Laguna Beach Cancels Pageant of the Masters, Festival of the Arts
ARTS & CULTURE
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After holding out as long as possible, the Laguna Festival of the Arts and Pageant of the Masters have finally made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 season.
Orange County Food Pantry Adapts to Coronavirus Pandemic During Ramadan
Health & Wellness
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The month of Ramadan is also an opportunity to be charitable and feed the hungry one of the many parts of Ramadan that Muslims can still do during the stay at home order.
At The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, The Show Is Going On… Virtually
ARTS & CULTURE
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Since late March, The Frida Cinema has been open virtually, posting links to about 15 diverse movies a week, thanks to films’ distributors making them available to art houses.
All-Inclusive LGBTQ+ Bars and Clubs Face New Challenges Amid Coronavirus
ARTS & CULTURE
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Queer businesses in Orange County have faced adversity before. But now, like other businesses, their current battle is against the coronavirus as they are stuck in a limbo with no end point.
Leopo: Grocery Truck Markets Connect Santa Ana Neighborhoods During Coronavirus
Julie Leopo
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He sells fresh produce that he buys from Los Angeles— an hour away. His clientele is multi-generational: youth skipping to buy candy and hot chips, husbands running out to buy a pack of tortillas during dinner time, or señoras carefully picking tomatillos for their fresh salsa of the day.
Losses Mount Quickly for Orange County Arts Groups
ARTS & CULTURE
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The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a staggering blow to Orange County’s arts community. According to a report published this week by Arts Orange County, local arts organizations have suffered losses of $16 million since the start of the crisis.
Hodgins: Orange County Arts in Limbo as Groups Big and Small Ponder the Future
ARTS & CULTURE
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Many local arts groups are struggling, but there are also reasons for hope once we get to the other side of the pandemic.
Where to Find Easter Services, and a Little Culture, Online
ARTS & CULTURE
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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.
Arts Closures in Orange County
ARTS & CULTURE
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UPDATED DAILY | A list of postponements, cancellations, and closures at arts institutions in Orange County.
This Year, O.C. Marks a More Muted Nowruz Than Usual
ARTS & CULTURE
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Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is celebrated by a variety of organizations in Orange County.