Join me on Thursday, January 9 at 6 PM at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library for a special book signing and conversation! I’ll be sharing stories about Born in OC: The Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries of Orange County, California, my latest book highlighting the incredible people shaping our community. It’s been an amazing journey covering Orange County’s lifestyle and culture for over 30 years, and I’m excited to meet you, sign books, and talk about the inspiring stories that make Born in OC so special. Fun fact—the book cover was designed by my son, Matthew Lobdell!

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Join Segerstrom Center for the Arts for an extraordinary evening with the world-renowned Martha Graham Dance Company, celebrating its 100th anniversary in GRAHAM100. This historic performance will take place at Segerstrom Hall on Saturday, January 18, at 7:30 PM. Tickets are now available at [url=http://www.scfta.org]http://www.scfta.org[/url].

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Celebrate the New Year at Triangle Square with activities ranging from movies and bowling to live music, dancing, and dining. At Westwood Coast, enjoy an elevated steakhouse experience with live country music by Redneck Rodeo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for guests 21 and over. Dinner service runs from 7 to 9 p.m., with VIP entry from 9 to 10 p.m., and general admission starting at 10 p.m. General admission tickets start at $28.52, dinner and show tickets are $129.89, and VIP tables are available on Eventbrite.

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Pizza lovers, get ready—Mr. Moto Pizza is bringing its famed hand-tossed New York-style pizza with a unique twist to Orange County! Known for its fresh ingredients and bold, creative toppings, Mr. Moto Pizza will soon be opening its first two locations in Irvine at The Square and Oak Creek in early 2025, followed by Costa Mesa and the Village at Orange shortly after.

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