Meanwhile, fair officials face ongoing questions about how they can better represent Orange County’s nonwhite communities.
Category: Culture
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Comedian Sandra De Anda Uses Online Stand-Up Shows to Raise Money For Local Charities
While the pandemic has made some find new hobbies, activist Sandra De Anda bring stand-up comedy to an online audience while also giving back to her community.
Posted inNEWS
OC Fair Seeks Public Input on Removing the Pride Flag While Annual Event Faces Diversity Questions
Attempts by some locals to remove the Pride Flag from the OC Fairgrounds and an identity crisis at the fair will collide on Jan. 20.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
‘To Know Better’ Campaign Competition Announces Its Winners
The OC Human Relations Commission organized a student competition to design a campaign that promotes cultural acceptance and rejects hateful behavior.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim’s Little Arabia Commercial District Continues to Push City Leaders For Official Recognition
A coalition of small business owners continue to press for official recognition of their efforts despite a silent city council.
Posted inCountywide
What’s Coming in Local Arts & Culture in 2021
Arts and culture organizations are moving forward with cautious optimism as events get planned for the new year. Here’s what Voice of OC writers are looking forward to.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
The Year Ends with the Weeklong Celebration of Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa honors the values and practices of continental African and African-American culture while celebrating family and community.
Posted inCulture
Orange County Hanukkah Celebrations Begin, Spirits Remain Bright
“The story of Hanukkah is as relevant to COVID today as it was 2,000 years ago,” said Chabad of Laguna Niguel Rabbi Mendy Paltiel. “The message is of love over darkness, kindness over tyranny.”
Posted inCountywide
Ways to Celebrate the Holiday Season in the Year of Coronavirus
Voice of OC’s arts and culture team share highlights from their beats of things to do, see and eat during this special time of the year.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Community Celebrations for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos Reimagined for a Safer Holiday Season
Lots of options are available to celebrate the fall holidays in responsible, socially distanced ways.
