As the 2022-23 season begins, local arts leaders must navigate a changed landscape and coax patrons back to their seats.
Tag: Soka Performing Arts Center
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Danny Elfman Percussion Concerto Makes Its North American Premiere in Orange County
The former frontman for Oingo Boingo talks about composing classical music, performing at Coachella and the good old, rock ‘n’ roll days.
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Angélique Kidjo Delivers at Soka
REVIEW: The African world music icon offered positive messages and impressive vocals and dance moves during a Saturday night concert in Aliso Viejo.
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Hodgins: O.C. Arts Groups Emerge From Pandemic With New Ideas and Strengthened Resolve
The challenges of the last two years forced some arts organizations to the edge, but faithful patrons and generous help pulled them through.
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Delfeayo Marsalis Says His Style of Jazz is What O.C. Needs Right Now
The famous family’s trombone virtuoso brings his band, the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, to Soka University this Saturday.
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Pianists Team for an Evening of Music for Two Pianos at Soka
REVIEW: Garrick Ohlsson and Kirill Gerstein meet the challenge of big works by Busoni, Rachmaninoff and Ravel.
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Soka Performing Arts Center’s 10th Anniversary Season Arrives Late, But Maybe That’s a Good Thing
The university’s role as a major COVID vaccination center may have given its concert season an unexpected boost.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE
Two OC Arts Venues Postpone Events Because of Coronavirus Pandemic
The spread of the Omicron variant forces the Frida Cinema and Soka Performing Arts Center to reschedule film screenings and music performances.
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Orange County Arts Organizations Postpone Performances Due to the Pandemic
The Omicron variant is causing O.C. arts and culture groups to reconsider their schedules and procedures.
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Looking Ahead at Arts and Culture in 2022
Voice of OC’s Arts & Culture writers reveal events they are looking forward to attending in the new year.
