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Ashley Ryan
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Orange County native Ashley Ryan has a hand in everything from writing, editing and photography to marketing and social media management. Having spent the last decade working for Firebrand Media, her work has appeared in Laguna Beach Magazine, Newport Beach Magazine, Bay Window, Sea Island Life, Montage Magazine and more, as well as CBS, Pure Wander, Tableau, Parenting OC, Delaware Today and beyond. She is also a senior copywriter and editor for Preferred Travel Group. While her biggest passions are traveling, music and sports, she always enjoys visiting museums, going to the beach, reading and spending time with friends, family or dogs.
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Jan 5, 2026 ∙ 6 min
A Double Dose of Immersive Entertainment Awaits at This New Irvine Attraction
From the high-energy challenge rooms at Hijinx Hotel to Holey Moley’s over-the-top mini golf courses, this vibrant playground offers character, competition and just the right amount of chaos. The indoor miniature golf course at Holey Moley is a great spot for date nights. Photo courtesy of Funlab Stepping into Hijinx Hotel or the adjoining Holey Moley golf club, your stress instantly melts away – and it’s replaced by sheer fun. This new space opened at the Irvine Spectrum Center in...
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Dec 19, 2025 ∙ 7 min
Orange County’s Bold New Art Wave Puts Paint, Resin and Color in Motion
From fluid art and resin pouring to balloon bursts of color, local studios are redefining how Orange County experiences and creates art. Artwork created at the studio by Shot of Art instructors. Photo by Ashley Ryan, Culture OC When you sign up for an art class, you expect the usual setup: a blank canvas, some brushes, an array of paints in a rainbow of hues and step-by-step guidance to learn the proper technique. But some of Orange County’s most thrilling classes flip the script, inviting...
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Nov 5, 2025 ∙ 8 min
Creativity and Sustainability Collide at This Year’s ‘Art + Nature’
The latest iteration of this annual initiative, organized by Laguna Art Museum, explores the intersection of artistic expression and the beauty of the natural world. San Francisco-based artist Ana Teresa Fernández, originally born in Mexico, is the commissioned artist for this year’s iteration of “Art + Nature” with her project “SOS.” Photo courtesy of Laguna Art Museum Every autumn, Laguna Art Museum celebrates the natural world with “Art + Nature,” an immersive initiative that brings...
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Jul 14, 2025 ∙ 8 min
Double the Drama: New Swan's Shakespeare Season Embraces Romance, Wit and Reinvention
REVIEW: From a Romantic-era “All’s Well” to a Wild West “Much Ado,” this season’s festival proves why its intimate, open-air productions...
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Jul 11, 2025 ∙ 7 min
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...
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Jun 23, 2025 ∙ 9 min
Laguna Beach Art Festivals Prepare to Launch for the Summer Season
The city’s three canyon festivals return with art, music, workshops and more. Visitors enjoy the annual Festival of Arts just outside the...
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Jun 18, 2025 ∙ 7 min
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...
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May 9, 2025 ∙ 7 min
Eight Hidden Gems for Orange County Arts Lovers
Expand your mind and embrace creativity at these lesser-known Orange County landmarks. Rachel Hakimian Emenaker’s “Deep Roots Among...
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Apr 7, 2025 ∙ 7 min
Full STEAM Ahead: Imaginology Makes Its Return to Orange County
This free, family-friendly event offers a fun and educational space for local youth to explore science, technology, engineering and the...
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Mar 3, 2025 ∙ 8 min
OC Restaurant Week Returns with Special Categories to Help Diners Discover Their Ideal Eateries
Explore a diverse range of dining options as Orange County’s annual culinary extravaganza embraces everything from restaurants with fine...
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Dec 16, 2024 ∙ 7 min
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...
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Dec 4, 2024 ∙ 7 min
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....
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