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Elizabeth Segerstrom and the Power of Giving

The act of giving is a powerful phenomenon that benefits both the giver and the receiver. Gifts of time, money and resources enrich the community in myriad ways. Giving expands our minds and strengthens humanity. The Catalogue for Philanthropy defines “philanthropy” as...
Posted On 26 Oct 2017
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Coastal Fashion: John Varvatos Rocks the Runway at South Coast Plaza Fashion Show

Designer John Varvatos is a rock star of the fashion world whose rock-influenced designs for men are trend-setting and capture the cool rock and roll mystique.  Ringo Starr, Iggy Pop and Alice Cooper are just some of the classic rockers who wear and promote his brand, which has...
Posted On 15 Oct 2017
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Benefit: Pacific Symphony Opening Night Celebration Hits a High Note

Pacific Symphony’s 2017-18 Classical Opening Night Celebration & Concert was a night of elegance and opulence from the moment 320 guests arrived at the Westin South Coast Plaza hotel. Attendees decked out in black-tie and stunning ball gowns began celebrating the Symphony’s...
Posted On 15 Oct 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Segerstrom Center Candlelight Concert Kickoff Party

Segerstrom Center for the Arts kicked off the festivities leading to the 44th Annual Candlelight Concert this December with a special event at The Ranch in Laguna Beach on Aug. 25 hosted by Candlelight Concert chairs Carol and Mark Perry. At the event, the special musical guests...
Posted On 21 Sep 2017
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Drama Versus Musical at Segerstrom Center and SCR

Segerstrom Center is renowned for its Broadway musical series, while South Coast Repertory has long been a haven for dramatic works. In September, their roles are reversed when Segerstrom Center presents the North American tour of the National Theatre production of “The Curious...
Posted On 25 Aug 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Segerstrom Documentary Gets NY Premiere

Longtime Newport Beach resident, philanthropist and visionary entrepreneur Henry T. Segerstrom passed away two years ago, but his memory and spirit live on thanks to institutions such as the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Plaza, which celebrates its 50th...
Posted On 09 Apr 2017
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Benefit: Pacific Symphony Celebrates 10 Years in Segerstrom Hall

By Christopher Trela & Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy  Has it really been 10 years since the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall opened its doors? Christopher remembers the opening concerts and celebrations on the arts plaza in front of Segerstrom Center, but what stood...
Posted On 14 Oct 2016
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PBS SoCal Premieres Documentary on Henry Segerstrom

He helped develop his family’s lima bean fields into South Coast Plaza, founded the Orange County Performing Arts Center (later renamed the Segerstrom Center for the Arts), donated land for South Coast Repertory, and his lead gifts helped create the Segerstrom Concert Hall and...
Posted On 16 Sep 2016
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Pacific Symphony Gala Guests Spend a Night in Tahiti

By Christopher Trela & Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy The Pacific Symphony has performed concerts in countries around the world, but this time it was symphony supporters who traveled to an exotic land during the Pacific Symphony’s 2016 gala, “Je t’aime Tahiti, Some Enchanted...
Posted On 26 May 2016
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Museum House Project Seeks Public Input

By Daniel Langhorne | NB Indy Newport Beach residents will get their first opportunity on Monday to share their thoughts on a proposed 26-story condominium tower to replace the Orange County Museum of Art’s building in Newport Center. City planning staff will host a scoping...
Posted On 19 Feb 2016
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Artscapes: ‘If/Then’ Musical Asks ‘What if?’

“Regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again, too few to mention.” Those lyrics from the song “My Way” hint at the “what if?” moments we’ve all had: What if I do this instead of that? What if I say yes to this relationship and no to that one? How would my life change based on a...
Posted On 15 Jan 2016
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Benefit: Candlelight Concert Glows Bright for Segerstrom Center

In 1974, several hundred Orange County arts supporters held an event to raise money for a major performing arts center. The inaugural fundraiser, which featured dinner and a concert, was held in a vacant Kresge five-and-dime store that was transformed into an elegant ballroom...
Posted On 25 Dec 2015
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2015: A Year in Review, Part 1

NOTE: Indy reporter Sara Hall compiled this look back at what made headlines in the NB Independent during 2015. This week, we cover January through June. January — Travis Marton, 23, of Valencia was struck and killed by a vehicle that fled the scene at 2:56 a.m. New Year’s Day at...
Posted On 24 Dec 2015
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Charity Spotlight: CHOC Follies Takes a Trip to “CHOCAGO”

CHOC Follies, the annual original musical comedy production that raises funds for CHOC Children’s, is returning for its 18th year with “CHOCAGO, An Orange County Vaudeville of Guys, Dames and Debutantes!” This year, three evening performances and a Saturday matinee will be held...
Posted On 27 Mar 2015
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