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Join Me for Authors Night in Orange

11.08.26

I’ll be joining five local authors for the Orange County Historical Society’s Authors Night on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Orange. We’ll share the stories behind our books, answer questions and sign copies.

The evening brings together a range of Orange County stories, from Southern California’s theme parks and early pioneers to the artists and visionaries who have shaped our community. Here’s a look at the authors and their books:

Ken Stack, “Stack’s Liberty Ranch Collection”
A theme park historian who has spent more than 60 years preserving artifacts, Stack shares previously unpublished photographs and stories from Southern California attractions. His latest volume features Universal Studios Hollywood in the 1960s and ’70s, along with Lion Country Safari, Newport Harbor Buffalo Ranch and Jungleland.

Rosemary Vasquez Tuthill, “The Boy Who Painted the Barrio”
Tuthill tells the story of her father, artist and muralist Emigdio Vasquez, through family history, personal memories and his artwork. The illustrated biography follows his childhood in Orange’s Cypress Street Barrio and the experiences that shaped his art.

Timothy Zierer, “Civil War Veterans of Tustin”
Zierer profiles 33 Civil War veterans, 30 Union and three Confederate, who later called Tustin home. Their stories connect the war to the early days of Tustin and Orange County, where many became civic leaders.

Greer Wylder, “Born in OC: The Artists, Entrepreneurs & Visionaries of Orange County”
My book shares the stories of 50 remarkable people who have helped shape Orange County. After more than three decades covering this community, I wanted to take readers beyond the accomplishments and into the lives of the artists, chefs, entrepreneurs and philanthropists behind them.

Mike Stockstill, “Irvine Ranch Fulfilling the Vision 1977-2025”
Stockstill explores the Irvine Company’s development under Donald Bren, including Newport Coast, open space preservation and Irvine’s growth. The book also covers UC Irvine and the transformation of the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station into the Great Park.

Colleen Fliedner, “Fascinating True Tales from Old California”
Fliedner brings together more than 50 stories of famous and lesser-known Californians from 1542 to 1940. Her subjects include fortune seekers, Chinese immigrants and Biddy Mason, whose lives offer a broader look at California’s past.

Books will be available to purchase, and some authors will also bring earlier titles. Bring cash, as not everyone will accept credit cards or Venmo.

The public is welcome. I’d love to see you there!

Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church
2400 N. Canal St., Orange

For more information, visit orangecountyhistory.org.

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All Aboard: ‘Water for Elephants’ Rolls Into Costa Mesa

11.05.26

The circus is coming to Orange County. Segerstrom Center for the Arts will host the North American tour of the Broadway musical “Water for Elephants” in Segerstrom Hall from Nov. 10-22, with just 16 performances.

Based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, the show follows a young man who loses everything, jumps a moving train and finds a new home with a traveling circus. Told through the eyes of his older self, it’s a love story and a reminder that life can begin again at any age.

The production arrives with serious credentials. The book is by four-time Tony Award nominee Rick Elice (“Jersey Boys,” “Peter and the Starcatcher”), with a score by PigPen Theatre Co. The Broadway run won Drama Desk Awards for direction, sound design, fight choreography and puppetry, plus an Outer Critics Circle Award and the Chita Rivera Award for choreography. Ryan Emmons directs the tour, recreating the original staging by Tony nominee Jessica Stone.

Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. The show runs 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one intermission. Tickets start at $39 and are available online at scfta.org or by phone at 714-556-2787, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

The box office at 600 Town Center Drive is open Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. It is closed weekends. Groups can call 714-755-0236.

Segerstrom Center is the only official ticket outlet for its performances, so tickets bought through a broker or third party can’t be replaced if lost or stolen.

Photo by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade.jpg

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