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Friday, July 18, 2025

Stepping Out

National Choreographers Initiative Returns to OC Led by Corona del Mar Resident Molly Lynch

Corona del Mar resident Molly Lynch is a Professor of Dance at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts at UC Irvine. Now that school is out for the summer, Lynch can take a nice long vacation. Or maybe not. Lynch is the founder and artistic director of the National Choreographers...

Segerstrom Center Presents American Ballet Theatre’s ‘Giselle’ July 24-27

American Ballet Theatre is coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts this month, and it’s a rare summer performance by the famed ballet troupe. It’s been 15 years since ABT came to sunny Orange County during the summer, and the seasonal treat they are bringing with them is something...

Laguna Playhouse Appoints Adele Adkins as New Managing Director

After conducting an extensive nationwide search led by Arts Consulting Group, The Laguna Playhouse has hired Adele Adkins as its new Managing Director. A nationally recognized arts leader and creative strategist, Adkins brings more than 25 years of experience in driving organizational growth, building high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional results...

Art Imitates Art: An Enchanting Evening at the Pageant of the Masters

By Zoe Luczaj | NB Indy Arts Columnist Between illusion and magic, art breathes at the Pageant of the Masters. Held every night from July 5 to August 29 in the heart of Laguna Beach, the 2025 production, titled "Gold Coast: Treasures of California," is an ode to the state's museums,...

Pacific Symphony Presents ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Aug. 2 with John Williams’ Score Performed Live to Film

Pacific Symphony musicians are well versed in classical music, and many of them play on motion picture soundtracks, which may be why they seem to love the pops and summer concerts that frequently dive into music from the movies. Sometimes the Pacific Symphony goes a step further and hosts evenings...

Arts Review: OCMA’s Latest Biennial Honors the Art of Growing Up Loud

By Zoe Luczaj | NB Indy Arts Columnist Who says museums have to be quiet? The Orange County Museum of Art’s 2025 Biennial opened on Saturday, June 21 with a roar. OCMA kicked off their California Biennial, “Desperate, Scared, But Social” (titled after OC Riot Grrrl band Emily’s Sassy Lime’s album),...

Orange County Museum of Art Unveils California Biennial 2025: ‘Desperate, Scared, But Social’

The Orange County Museum of Art is desperate. And scared. But social. “Desperate, Scared But Social” is the name of a 1995 album by riot grrrl band Emily’s Sassy Lime, and it’s the title of OCMA’s 2025 California Biennial, which explores the landscape of late adolescence and early adulthood through...

Eric Marienthal’s Benefit Concert on July 13 at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Supports High Hopes Head Injury Program

It’s time for great jazz for a great cause when the annual Eric Marienthal & Friends Concert returns to the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach on Sunday, July 13 to raise funds for the High Hopes Brain Injury Program, a local nonprofit organization that works with people who have suffered...

Ivan’s House Live at Mozambique in Laguna Beach Presents Sunday Brunch July 6 with Trust 1 and The Sunday Gospel Band

Enjoy brunch on Sunday, July 6 at Ivan's House Live at Mozambique in Laguna Beach with music by Trust 1 and The Sunday Gospel Band, an all-star cast of top musicians that have played at the Saddleback Church and have also been top recording artists for several different artists....

Stars Come Out for Inaugural Newport Beach TV Fest June 5-8

The Newport Beach Film Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary last fall with a star-studded lineup of actors, directors, costumers and other noted luminaries of the entertainment world. The Festival rode the celebratory tailwinds by creating the inaugural Newport Beach TV Fest, presented by the Newport Beach Film Festival June 5-8....