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CULTURE

OC Photojournalist Leo Hetzel Recounts his Life Through his Images

OC Photojournalist Leo Hetzel Recounts his Life Through his Images

Apr 24, 2026
A Holiday Convergence in Orange County

A Holiday Convergence in Orange County

Feb 17, 2026
The Show Goes On for South OC Cars and Coffee

The Show Goes On for South OC Cars and Coffee

Jan 23, 2026

DANCE

Keep it Down: Fullerton Moves to Restrict Downtown Noise

Keep it Down: Fullerton Moves to Restrict Downtown Noise

Oct 9, 2025
Westminster Tet Parade Faces Financial Trouble

Westminster Tet Parade Faces Financial Trouble

Jun 23, 2025Jun 25, 2025
Santa Ana’s Fiestas Patrias Celebrate Mexican Independence Day

Santa Ana’s Fiestas Patrias Celebrate Mexican Independence Day

Sep 16, 2024

FOOD

Mexican Cuisine Goes Vegan

Mexican Cuisine Goes Vegan

Jun 20, 2025
Keeping Latino Traditions Alive at Fiestas Patrias

Keeping Latino Traditions Alive at Fiestas Patrias

Sep 22, 2023
A Time For Chicanos and Chicanas

A Time For Chicanos and Chicanas

Aug 27, 2023Sep 26, 2023

MUSIC

Irvine Considers Funding $100 Million Great Park Amphitheater

Irvine Considers Funding $100 Million Great Park Amphitheater

Jul 25, 2023Jul 26, 2023
Locals Ring in The Islamic New Year in Orange This Saturday With Games, Food and Music

Locals Ring in The Islamic New Year in Orange This Saturday With Games, Food and Music

Jul 21, 2023
Jean-Yves Thibaudet Follows His Own Score

Jean-Yves Thibaudet Follows His Own Score

Apr 1, 2023

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Orange County’s First Ever Neurodivergent Film Festival

Orange County’s First Ever Neurodivergent Film Festival

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026
O.C.Theatre Guild Award Winners Recognized at Second Annual Ceremony

O.C.Theatre Guild Award Winners Recognized at Second Annual Ceremony

Apr 22, 2023
New Ballet ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ Prioritizes Storytelling, Acting and Mexican Culture 

New Ballet ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ Prioritizes Storytelling, Acting and Mexican Culture 

Mar 26, 2023

VISUAL ARTS

Voice of OC Photos that Defined 2025

Voice of OC Photos that Defined 2025

Dec 31, 2025
New Mural Program in Santa Ana Sparks Artists’ Rights Debate

New Mural Program in Santa Ana Sparks Artists’ Rights Debate

Dec 9, 2025Dec 9, 2025
Fighting Cancer, Spreading Awareness With Art

Fighting Cancer, Spreading Awareness With Art

Sep 5, 2025Sep 5, 2025

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