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New Podcast Tour Unites Orange County Creativity

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By Greer Wylder
April 17, 2018

1888's Why We Write: Orange County Roadshow  highlights creative purpose and necessity in Orange County. Taking submissions from across the globe, this essay series stands as a manifesto to why writers put pen to paper. Each essay is less than 500 words, and everyone is invited to submit and share their work. Why We Write essays will be performed by invitation or through actors for international authors who can’t make the trip. The Why We Write project was inspired by George Orwell’s 1946 essay “Why I Write.” 1888 developed this program to highlight our motives for writing and asked the…

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Experience Ailey live

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By Greer Wylder
April 16, 2018

Segerstrom Center for the Arts proudly welcomes the return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in an exclusive Southern California engagement April 18 - 22.. The Company will dance new programs that feature five works never before seen at the Center and several sets to music by legends of the jazz world. The three Southern California Premieres are – Members Don't Get Weary (2017), choreographed by Bessie Award Winner Jamal Roberts to music of John Coltrane, Victoria (2017) choreographed by Spanish choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano to music by Michael Gordon, and a new production of Mass (2004/2017) choreographed by Ailey…

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NB Film Fest Seeks Volunteers

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By Greer Wylder
April 16, 2018

The Newport Beach Film Festival seeks enthusiastic film lovers to volunteer for Orange County’s annual celebration of cinema. The 19th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival, presented by Pacific Sales, runs April 26—May 3, 2018. As a non-profit organization, the Newport Beach Film Festival wouldn’t be able to bring such an amazing event to life without the help of over 400 volunteers. Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in several aspects of the festival. Volunteer positions include: Guest Relations, Merchandise Sales, Media Relations, Theater Ushering, Event Production and Office Reception. Before the festival, volunteers must attend at least one mandatory…

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Meet Rebecca Taylor at Fashion Island

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By Greer Wylder
April 16, 2018

Fashionistas and anyone wanting top styling advice will want to join an evening of fashion and charity with Rebecca Taylor at Fashion Island on Wednesday, April 18 from 5 to 7 pm.. You can shop the latest trends with advice—and facetime—from Rebecca and Fashion Island personal stylist Sara Aplanalp. Attendees will receive 25% select items and help support The National Charity League when making a purchase, with 10% of sales benefiting the organization. RSVP at RSVP@RebeccaTaylor.com Rebecca Taylor is near Bloomingdale’s at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

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Joey Alexander Trio at Musco Center for the Arts

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By Greer Wylder
April 15, 2018

14-year old piano prodigy Joey Alexander has been featured on  60 Minutes, Time Magazine, and NPR.  Come see why Wynton Marsalis says he has “never heard anyone play like him" at one of the West Coast’s best acoustic venues. Reserve your seat today for Friday, April 27: Joey Alexander Trio at Musco Center for the Arts. Musco Center for the Arts is located on the campus of Chapman University at 415 North Glassell in Orange.

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