Stricklands Ice Cream Returns as an O.C. Mainstay
Owner-operator Neil Liu reopened an Ohio favorite last year and has turned it into a Costa Mesa sanctuary of unique flavors.
August 11, 2025
David Ihrig Wants to Create the ‘Theater of Tomorrow’
Irvine-based acting teacher and theorist will try the latest technology and his unique acting technique in a new-play festival.
August 4, 2025
New Life in This Old Fox
As the Fox Theatre in Fullerton turns 100, renewed interest and hope in its restoration grows.
July 25, 2025
New Art School in Tustin to Offer Bilingual OCSA Alternative
The K-12 school is going through a $35 million-$40 million expansion, and will offer additional instruction in the performing arts, creative writing, visual arts, dance and instrumental music.
July 21, 2025
From Concept to Costume: Behind the Scenes of the Entertainment Industry’s Silhouettes
Orange County-based costume concept artist and illustrator Gina DeDomenico has spent years honing her craft to develop a career she is passionate about.
July 11, 2025
Immigration Fears Forced Mr. Diablito Off His Corner in Santa Ana, But Not Out of the Community
José Rodríguez has sold fruit from the same corner in downtown Santa Ana for 35 years.
June 27, 2025
Casa Romantica’s New Space, The Studio, Connects Resident Artists with the Community
Renovations have revitalized this San Clemente cultural center, creating new opportunities for local artists to connect with the Orange County community.
June 18, 2025
Nate Jackson Takes Orange County Punk History Personally
Native son Nate Jackson co-writes first book documenting the history of Orange County's punk rock scene.
June 4, 2025
How Rocker John Kraus Found a New Musical Direction While Earning His Sea Legs
The Fullerton musician, who has played in Orange County bands since the 1990s, has released his second album with his current band, the Goers.
May 23, 2025
Violins of Hope Bring Stories of Survival Through Performances and Educational Discussion
Actual instruments that were performed in concentration camps during the Holocaust are on display at the Hilbert Museum, and upcoming at the Merage Jewish Community Center of OC.
May 21, 2025
Richard Stein Appointed to the California Arts Council by Gov. Newsom
Richard Stein of Arts Orange County has been appointed to the California Arts Council by Gov. Newsom. Stein has served as the President and CEO of Arts OC for the...
May 20, 2025
‘We Have Nowhere Else to Go’
After 59 years in the city of the arts, Costa Mesa Playhouse faces an existential crisis and must find a new home.
May 5, 2025
