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Where to Find Easter Services, and a Little Culture, Online
As California’s shelter-at-home period continues, many religious and cultural institutions that regularly welcome large crowds have creatively adapted to new challenges. Plus, a look at options at cultural institutions.
Culture
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Where to Find Easter Services, and a Little Culture, Online
As California’s shelter-at-home period continues, many religious and cultural institutions that regularly welcome large crowds have creatively adapted to new challenges. Plus, a look at options at cultural institutions.
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This Year, O.C. Marks a More Muted Nowruz Than Usual
Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is celebrated by a variety of organizations in Orange County.
Food
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The Foodservice Industry Trend We Didn’t See Coming: Hand Sanitizer Manufacturing
Blinking Owl Distillery is changing course and will be producing hand sanitizer for the foreseeable future.
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What Resources are Available for Restaurant Owners and Employees? Plus, the Latest Grocery Store Safety Strategies
A round-up of resources for restaurants and their employees. Plus, a look at the adjustments that grocery stores are making to ensure equal access to goods and the safety of patrons.
Theater
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South Coast Repertory Announces New Season, Tries to Salvage Current One
Normally, when a performing art organization announces a new season, the main order of business is talking about the subject at hand: all the shows that will tempt the public over the next year. This year, of course, is different.
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Rita Rudner and Paul Rodriguez Add Humor and Star Power to Laguna’s ‘Barefoot in the Park’
The comedy legends have major supporting roles in the still-popular 1963 Neil Simon comedy. At the helm is regular Laguna Playhouse director Michael Matthews.
Music
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Yuja Wang Displays Virtuosity and Temperament for a Puzzled Segerstrom Audience
REVIEW: The virtuoso pianist offers an unusual program and appears flustered by audience behavior.
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Pacific Symphony’s New Season Includes a Collaboration with South Coast Repertory
Pacific Symphony's 2020-2021 season is announced, marks the beginning of music director Carl St.Clair’s fourth decade with the orchestra.
Dance
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How the Local Dance Scene Might Change in the Decade Ahead
In our series “The Decade Ahead,” Voice of OC’s Arts & Culture writers speculate on what is on the horizon for Orange County in the next ten years. This month: Laura Bleiberg tackles what is possibly in store for the county’s dance community.
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Hip Hop Culture Hits the Streets in Santa Ana
Last weekend when the world was beginning its downward spiral into global pandemic, a small gathering at GCS clothing store in downtown Santa Ana was celebrating. Celebrating life. Celebrating community. Celebrating hip hop culture. On Saturday, March 14, the alley in front of GCS was a scene right out of a 1980s breakdance movie. DJs […]
Visual Arts
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How Will the Museum Landscape in O.C. Change in the Next Decade?
In our series "The Decade Ahead," Voice of OC's Arts & Culture writers speculate on what is on the horizon for Orange County in the next ten years. This month: Richard Chang tackles what is possibly in store for the county's museums and visual arts scene.
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UCI’s Art Museum is a Dream Deferred, but Should Be Worth the Wait
Despite delays, the UCI Institute and Museum of California Art looks toward the future under the guidance of its new museum director, Kim Kanatani.