OUT at the Fair: Over the Rainbow at The O.C. Fair!
by tony reverditto – For the first time ever, Orange County Fair is hosting “Out at the Fair” (OATF ) at this year’s festivities on Sunday, July 28. What started as a Facebook post gathering a group of friends at the San Diego County Fair has turned into a summer highlight at multiple fairs across […]
Have The Time of Your Life with ‘Mamma Mia!’ at Laguna Playhouse
Due to overwhelming demand, Laguna Playhouse is extending the first show of its 99th season, the perfect romantic comedy to kick off the Summer, ABBA’s intoxicating MAMMA MIA!, music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson, originally conceived by Judy Craymer with musical direction by Ricky Pope and […]
Harvey: French Stewart in The Playhouse – Everything’s Hopping!
by lisa lipsey – If you were a theatre nerd in high school, chances are you have encountered Harvey. Or maybe you met the lovable Pooka when you saw the Jimmy Stewart film. Written by Mary Chase and directed by Andrew Barnicle, the Laguna Playhouse’s production of Harvey has French Stewart (3rd Rock from the […]
How Sweet! Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory is Opening in SoCal.
by lisa lipsey – Have you heard? About the five children from around the world who won a golden ticket entry to Mr. Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory and a lifetime supply of chocolate? This is the premise of Roald Dahl’s popular children’s book, turned movie (twice-over), turned musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. My brother […]
AIDS Walk Orange County Heads OUT On The Boardwalk
by tony reverditto – Orange County is once again about to lace up its collective walking shoes for the 33rd Annual AIDS Walk O.C. on Saturday, June 1 hosted by Radiant Health Centers. For 2019, however, they’re improving the shine on all those walkers’ feet, by taking the stroll along Huntington Beach’s Boardwalk. One of […]
Newport Beach Film Fest: Celebrating “The Big 20” and Queer Shorts Galore
by chris carpenter – Smile for the camera Newport Beach Film Festival, it’s your birthday! Begun as a small-scale event initially, NBFF will be celebrating 20 years of stellar growth in local repute and international recognition from Thursday, April 25 through Thursday, May 2. Each year, the festival strives to bring to Orange County the […]
CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION: Honoring Sarah Kasman and Shanti’s 30th Birthday Bash
by tony reverditto – The word Shanti, meaning “inner peace” in Sanskrit, was first used in 1974 by San Francisco’s Dr. Charles Garfield, to describe The Shanti Project’s model of volunteerism, designed to enhance quality of life by providing emotional support and assistance to people living with life-threatening illnesses. It’s a mantle and ideology that […]
Rising From The Ashes: ANAHEIM WHITE HOUSE
by bill biss – Bruno Serato, the owner of the revered dining establishment known for three decades as Anaheim White House, is a remarkable humanitarian in his charity work and a chef supremo, putting his passion, talent and heart into every detail. In February of this year, Serato, his family and staff watched as their […]
Celebrate the HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD with Segerstrom Center for the Arts
by tony reverditto – ‘Twas a long time coming…but it was absolutely worth the wait. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is celebrating their latest addition, the new beautiful Argyros Plaza and Center for Dance and Innovation (CDI), which has transformed the center’s campus. This brilliant use of space was designed by Michael Maltzan and has […]
A Holiday Adventure with The Merry Men of MENALIVE
by tony reverditto – It may seem a little early for a Christmas anecdote, but MenAlive, Orange County Gay Men’s Chorus holiday concert takes place Friday and Saturday, December 1 and 2, so we didn’t want you to miss it! A little history: MenAlive, the brainchild of founder Rich Cook, began with 13 singers back […]