Events in OC

A Yuletide Walk Through Roger’s Gardens

It can be tough sometimes to decorate the home for Christmas.  Sure, you have the same classic items that have dressed your home in December year after year, and they always have meshed perfectly with the aesthetic that you have created in your home from January through November.  However, when the Christmas season arrives, it always brings with it a desire to purchase brand spanking new accessories, baubles, and other items of sparkly yuletide goodness to add to your seasonal look...Read More

An OC Fair Assessment

As is the case every July, thousands of people will flock to the Orange County fairgrounds in Costa Mesa to partake in the usual mélange of deep fried junk food, midway games, rickety rides, and the petting of noble beasts.  Chances are great that you will be one of the patrons.  As such, you will undoubtedly be confronted with the notion that the parcel of land that hosts the rustic-tinged event may be developed for other means in the future, as reminders of the passionate drive behind keeping the space in its current state will most likely be as visible to each fairgoer as they have been since the recommendation to sell off the property came down from Sacramento in May of 2009...Read More >>  

Living Richly (Without Being Rich)

A little while back, I came up with an idea of showcasing some of the more opulent ways that Orange County residents can spend their hard-earned money, which is not coincidentally what you will eventually read.  My thought process behind this theme was one of a rather logical nature; after all, the OC is home to some of the nation’s most affluent zip codes, so activities that are heavily draped in extravagance really should be discussed at some level.  However, I initially approached this topic with a healthy dose of trepidation.   Seeing as how the current recession has strangulated the nation to the point that the haves and the have-nots have been respectively segmented into bourgeoisie and peasants within certain circles, I was a bit nervous that discussing high-end flights of fancy would cause some people to instantly brand me as a bit of an elitist buffoon; or even worse, a low-rent, hack version of Gwyneth Paltrow... Read More >> 

Mother's Day Dining Guide..
21 Oceanfront Address: 2100 West Oceanfront, Newport Beach CA 92663 Phone: (949) 673-2100 Website: www.21oceanfront.com Hours: Lounge at 4pm, Dinner at 5pm, 7days a week. Mothers Day Brunch 10am to… Read More »

These are no Ordinary Decorations
By Rich Manning Sometimes, it can be a bit tough to generate the Christmas spirit in Orange County. As much as we appreciate December temperatures in the 70s and the lack of snow battling impleme... Read More »

Souring the Season in the OC
By Rich Manning The Charles Dickens novel “A Christmas Carol” is one of those rare literary works whose characters, plot points, and nuances have been cherished by generations of people, many of w... Read More »

Free Outdoor Concert Series in Irvine, Lake Forest and Mission Viejo
It's Pomp and Pizazz at Pacific Symphony's 2009 "Target Symphony in the Cities" Free Outdoor Concert Series in Irvine, Lake Forest and Mission Viejo Evening features selections from “Camelot” and... Read More »

Newport Beach Film Festival Presents official Premiere of Highwater
Directed and written by Dana Brown and produced by C. Rich Wilson, Highwater chronicles the action-packed Vans Triple Crown professional surfing competition which takes place from November to January on the magnificent North Shore of Oahu. The Vans Triple Crown is comprised of a series of challenging and historic contests that conclude the pro surfing world tour and ultimately crown a world champion: the OP Pro Hawaii in Haleiwa, the O’Neill World Cup on Sunset Beach and the grand finale, The Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Masters. Read More >>

Pacific Symphony and Komen Orange County Unite for "Music for a Cure"
Pacific Symphony and the Orange County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure have joined forces for “Music for the Cure,” a unique collaboration with a common goal of raising awareness about breast cancer—a devastating disease that affects one in eight women nationally. The Symphony’s final concert of the summer, “Tchaikovsky Spectacular,” takes on a decidedly pink hue, when it shines the spotlight on the importance of finding a cure. Taking place at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m., the concert culminates with Tchaikovsky’s triumphant and climatic “1812” Overture—in honor of those who have survived breast cancer. To purchase tickets, call the Symphony at (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org/Komen. Read More >>

Countdown to the Intrigue of Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol With Indigo
The official countdown to publishing's biggest event of the year kicks off with the release today of cover art for Dan Brown's highly anticipated new book, The Lost Symbol. Reviving The Da Vinci Co... Read More »

Knott’s Berry Farm Welcomes Kababayan Fest
Entertainment, activities and family fun awaits guests at the Filipino festival The largest Filipino festival on the West Coast will take place at Knott’s Berry Farm on Saturday, July 18. The event... Read More »

Cute and Dangerous
Organizers of the collaborative art event Cute and Dangerous cordially invite you (Orange County) to a free opening night event on June 12, 2009, at the [seven-degrees] multimedia and art venue in... Read More »

SING ME A SONG, PIANO MAN! PACIFIC SYMPHONY’S ANNUAL “SUMMER FESTIVAL” KICKS OFF WITH A JULY 4TH CELEBRATION FEATURING MICHAEL CAVANAUGH AND THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL!
It’s just a few weeks away: the official start to summer fun—set to music—in the great outdoors with family and friends at Irvine’s Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, the summer home of Pacific Sympho... Read More »

Second Annual Pacsun Pipeline To A Cure Gala to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Southern California Chapter, is pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual PacSun Pipeline to a Cure Gala is to be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hun... Read More »

The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum Presents BRYAN AUSTIN’S “Last Lecture”
The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum has the honor to present: “Whales: A New Paradigm in Photography and Conservation” coinciding with its seasonal children’s educational programs on Whale conservat... Read More »