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Culture OC Editors
Jan 102 min read
Join Culture OC Writer Peter Lefevre for an Evening with SoCal Jazz Greats
Experience Orange County with us by signing up for one (or all!) of our upcoming Culture Club Presents events. Have you ever wanted to...
Culture OC Staff
Jan 323 min read
What's Happening in Arts and Culture in Orange County in 2025
Martha Graham Dance Company will perform “Immediate Tragedy” along with other repertory works. Photo courtesy of Segerstrom Center for...
Culture OC Staff
Dec 27, 20248 min read
2024's Top 5 Moments in Visual Arts, Culture and Popular Music
From left: Enrique Iglesias , Miss Vietnam of Southern California, Viviana Nguyen, and a figure from Ide Chikae's "Viva! Volleyball." ...
Culture OC Staff
Dec 23, 20249 min read
2024's Top 5 Moments in Classical Music, Dance and Theater
From left: Tessa Auberjonois, Tianyi Liu and a dancer from the SoCal Ballet Scene Festival. Photo collage by Heide Janssen, Culture OC We...
Culture OC Editors
Dec 17, 20241 min read
'Under the Baton': PBS SoCal to Air a Special on Carl St.Clair
In partnership with Culture OC and a generous grant from the Orange County Community Foundation, PBS SoCal will air an interview with...
Ashley Ryan
Dec 16, 20247 min read
Soul Singer Joss Stone Brings Holiday Spirit to Segerstrom Center
The British singer-songwriter will perform a mix of Christmas tunes and sultry hits with Pacific Symphony this weekend. Joss Stone will...
Lindsay Mack
Dec 13, 20248 min read
Molly Noori Fights to Destigmatize Chronic Illness in the Opera Industry
Culture OC talks with Noori of The Chronicled Voice, and organizations set up to advocate for equality in the opera industry and beyond....
Eric Marchese
Dec 11, 20246 min read
The King's Singers Are Making a Holiday Stop at the Irvine Barclay
The well-traveled a cappella ensemble will celebrate the season, Disney’s centennial and hallmarks of its history. The Cambridge,...
Ashley Ryan
Dec 4, 20247 min read
Orange County Women's Chorus Takes a Journey Around the World in Their Upcoming Holiday Concerts
As the group prepares to launch its latest series of concerts, local audiences will be treated to festive melodies from cultures abroad....
Paul Hodgins
Nov 27, 20241 min read
Your Generosity Drives Cultural Journalism Forward
We’re growing, thanks to you! Culture OC is almost a month into our year-end fundraising campaign. Bolstered by generous matching...
Culture OC Staff
Nov 25, 202418 min read
Culture OC Picks the Season's Best for 2024 in Orange County
Performances, exhibitions, holiday festivals and more are in store for the culturally curious in our 2024 holiday guide. Well, believe...
Timothy Mangan
Nov 15, 20244 min read
What Does a Conductor Do? What Will Alexander Shelley Do?
The Pacific Symphony’s new music director gives us a chance to notice and understand the art of conducting anew. It’s always big news...
Paul Hodgins
Nov 13, 20246 min read
Alexander Shelley Will Be Pacific Symphony's Next Music Director
The British conductor brings a distinguished background and a wealth of interdisciplinary experience to his new role. Alexander Shelley...
Lindsay Mack
Nov 11, 20249 min read
Lyric Opera's Founder Makes Sure New Works and Classics Have a Home in Orange County
How does opera fit into the modern age? Diana Farrell, president and artistic director of Lyric Opera of Orange County, shares her...
Joel Beers
Nov 6, 20248 min read
Ticket Trauma: How Local Performing Arts Organizations are Affected
Ticket fraud and mishandling doesn't just impact big acts and their fans. Local performing arts organizations are also feeling the pain...
