Ernesto Cisneros’ novel “Efrén Divided” captures the struggles of Latino parents and children who are separated due to federal policies.
Category: Culture
Leopo: A Time to Reflect, Recognize Local Indigenous History
Three different indigenous women with ancestral ties to native Orange County offer their perspectives on recognizing local indigenous history.
Inaugural Viet Book Fest Shares Children’s Books by Vietnamese Authors and Illustrators
Readings for the festival will occur on Zoom every Saturday in October.
Live Performance May Be on Pause, but Arts Students Continue Their Studies with Hope
College teachers and students are choosing to see the silver lining as innovations are implemented in performing arts courses during the pandemic.
Pageant of the Masters Still Hoping Ticketholders Will Let it Slide
Patrons are frustrated that refunds have still not been made for the Pageant of the Masters. Pageant officials offer the latest updates on the festival’s policies regarding the cancelled 2020 festival.
Pandemic Forces Another Holiday to Go Virtual: Observing Rosh Hashanah from a Distance
Even though you are unable to congregate in person to usher in the Jewish new year, we have a few alternative options to help you celebrate Rosh Hashanah the season.
A Celebration of Mexican Independence Through a Santanero Lens
Because of Coronavirus, celebrations for Mexican Independence Day will not happen in Santa Ana this year; but, a live celebration will be offered online.
Orange County Writers of Color Rise to the Moment
This is a story about what being a writer of color means in a county that has historically been conservative, suburban and majority white.
Vietnamese American Violinist is a Proud Mariachi Musician
Classical violinist Kurt To found his calling as a mariachi musician and now plays with the local group Mariachi Nuevo Capistrano.
Muckenthaler Cultural Center Finds a Way to Thrive During the Pandemic
Farrell Hirsch has not let the coronavirus get in the way of the Muckenthaler’s mission to “enrich the human spirit through the arts.”


