Meet the Docents: Orange County’s Unsung Champions of Arts and Culture
If you think docents and volunteers simply greet visitors and give tours, think again. We take an inside look at the passion, professionalism and value they bring to Orange County’s cultural institutions.
August 10, 2026
‘Walk-Ins Welcome’ Dishes on Pivots, Cleanses and Scoops of OC Flavor
This month’s episodes feature Kei Concepts chef Viet Nguyen, holistic health coach Kelsey Sullivan, private chef Shey Garland and Strickland's Ice Cream owner Neil Liu, each sharing how they built – and rebuilt – their careers in Orange County's food scene.
August 7, 2026
Shopping with the Browns, the Family Behind DeeLux
From Cool Jerk to The Denim Bank to DeeLux, the Browns remain dedicated to the vintage fashion business, despite the pressure that comes with it.
July 6, 2026
Meet Eli Simon, the Visionary Behind the New Swan Shakespeare Festival
From behind the scenes to center stage, Simon's dedication to the New Swan Shakespeare Festival earns him a Cultural Legacy Award.
July 3, 2026
For Orange County Artist Big Sur, Music Is Activism, Healing and Home
Melody Tajalli, aka Big Sur, uses music to reflect her journey as a queer, first-generation Iranian-Afghan American artist.
June 29, 2026
Top Secret Chef: Orange County’s Best Kept Culinary Secret Is Hidden Behind Closed Doors
Daniel Hohng leads the kitchen at the invite-only The Park Club California in Costa Mesa, turning out elevated California cuisine with an Asian flair.
June 8, 2026
A Restaurant in Newport Beach Celebrates 100 Years of History, Hospitality and Community
From its origins as the iconic Arches in 1926 to its modern incarnation as A Restaurant, the landmark location has remained a gathering place for generations.
May 18, 2026
Art Therapist Sara DeSmet Displays Resilience at Cypress College’s Gallery and in Her Own Practice
Irvine therapist uses art to convey resilience – and helps others do the same.
May 4, 2026
For Anaheim Ventriloquist Christine Barger-Lutes, Every Puppet Has a Voice
Her troupe of puppets – from a sassy wooden figure to a sensitive skunk – reflects a lifetime of craft shaped by imagination, loss and performance.
April 27, 2026
Historic Huntington Beach Auditorium Turns 100 with ‘A Century of Stars and Stories’
The school district’s theater on the Huntington Beach High School campus has played a foundational role for young performers in Orange County.
April 15, 2026
Emmet Cohen Pays Homage to the Greats in Irvine Concert
Rising jazz star honors music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane during his current tour.
April 8, 2026
A New Orchestra is Set to Bring Symphonic Sounds to Orange County
A local conductor has established the South Orange County Orchestra, which plans its inaugural concert April 11.
April 3, 2026
