Why We Need Gov. Newsom to Sign AB 2222 – and Why It Matters for Orange County Arts Journalism
As local newsrooms shrink, California’s Community NEWS Act offers a potential lifeline for independent arts and culture reporting – but the governor must act by Sept. 30.
September 20, 2026
Phil Lyons, Visionary Champion of Classical Music, Has Died
Phil Lyons and his wife, Mary, became the largest endowment donors to both Pacific Symphony and Pacific Chorale, cementing their place as pillars of Orange County's arts community.
September 8, 2026
The Show Goes On: Camino Real Playhouse Readies to Open Its New Home
At a time when other theaters are closing their doors, the San Juan Capistrano company will open ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ on Sept. 11 in a new home.
August 17, 2026
Seven Standout Students Named 2026 Artists of the Year
In it’s 13th season, Orange County’s Artist of the Year program has finally whittled down the 888 students nominated this year to the top seven arts students in the county...
May 14, 2026
OC Theatre Guild Announces Winners at Its 5th Annual Awards Show
Of the 17 nominated theaters, seven take home awards at the annual event.
May 12, 2026
Arts Orange County Announces 26th OC Arts Awards Honorees
The Orange County arts community will gather on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in the Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, to honor its stars at the 26th Orange County Arts Awards, hosted by the county’s non-profit arts council, Arts Orange County.
April 20, 2026
Orange County’s 2026 Artist of the Year Semifinalists Announced
From a pool of 888 nominees, 108 students have been named 2026 Artist of the Year semifinalists.
April 19, 2026
South Coast Rep’s 2026-27 Season is a Return to Form
Audiences are growing, allowing for more productions and more adventurous programming.
April 15, 2026
San Clemente’s Miramar Food Hall Promises Diverse Dishes
Locals and visitors alike are invited to dig into a wide range of new eats in the culinary hot spot’s communal setting.
April 13, 2026
Grammy-winning Jazz Artist Arturo O’Farrill Will Be Segerstrom Center’s First Artist in Residence
His yearlong residency will include performances, master classes and the world premiere of a new symphony.
March 30, 2026
Katella Commons to Anchor OC Vibe With Expansive Food Hall and Bar Scene
The Anaheim development’s central gathering space will feature chef-driven stalls, six distinct lounges and a design rooted in local culture.
March 27, 2026
Artist of the Year Program Announces the 2026 Nominees from 88 Orange County Schools
Teachers across Orange County nominate standout juniors and seniors working in seven arts disciplines.
March 15, 2026
