Segerstrom Center Welcomes Yearlong Karon Davis Installation

Segerstrom Center for the Arts will welcome Curtain Call, a yearlong installation of a major sculpture by acclaimed artist Karon Davis, beginning in fall 2025. The work, on loan from Salon94, reflects Davis’s signature style of hauntingly beautiful life-sized plaster figures that capture the fragility, resilience and struggle of the ballerina body.

The installation pays tribute to the dancers who perform on the Center’s stages and to themes deeply connected to the art of dance. Its arrival coincides with the Center’s 2025–26 Dance Season and honors the legacy of Henry Segerstrom, whose vision was to make world-class art, both visual and performing, accessible to the Orange County community.

By bringing Davis’s sculpture to its campus, the Center continues that tradition, transforming its grounds into a dynamic hub where performance and public art come together. The sculpture will be on view throughout the 2025–26 season, offering audiences a chance to experience Davis’s work in dialogue with the world-class performances at Segerstrom Hall.

The piece will stand as both a visual echo of the dancers on stage and a public artwork accessible to all who visit. It reflects the Center’s mission to be more than a performance venue, creating a place where art in all its forms can be experienced, shared and celebrated.

With Curtain Call, the Center reaffirms its commitment to presenting world-class artistry while creating spaces that inspire connection, creativity and community long after the curtain falls.

For more information, visit scfta.org

Wrap Up by Valerie Perez Unveils Luxe Robe Collection for Fall

This fall, loungewear takes the runway with Wrap Up by Valerie Perez’s Luxe Robe Collection, an ultra-soft line of microfiber and silky kimono-style robes designed for both lazy mornings and chic evenings. Featuring couture-inspired prints, flattering silhouettes and buttery-soft textures, each piece blends cozy comfort with elevated style for the season.

Made from high-quality microfiber fabrics, these robes are known for their sexy cuts, breathable feel and smooth finish. The collection includes lightweight short robes for casual lounging, long robes in ultra-cozy fabrics for full-coverage elegance and silk-inspired kimono styles that bring a sensual edge to at-home wardrobes. Each design moves easily from relaxation to runway-ready, ideal for spa days, weekend getaways or resort escapes.

Wrap Up is recognized for custom prints and sophisticated designs that combine couture glamour with everyday comfort. The brand’s elegant drape takes inspiration from Thai sarongs, reimagined through modern luxury.

With Moroccan heritage and years of fashion industry experience, Perez infuses each robe with global influences and an eye for making everyday wear feel extraordinary.

Available at luxury resorts, spas and boutiques worldwide, including The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons and Montage, Wrap Up by Valerie Perez also offers custom logo and private label options. The line has become a favorite for bridal parties, special gifts and elevated guest experiences.

This season, Wrap Up invites you to indulge in fall’s softest embrace and see how the Luxe Robe Collection turns everyday moments into runway-worthy occasions. Explore the collection at wrapupbyvp.com

Sgt. Pepperoni’s Partners With CHOC for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

This September, Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store is teaming up with Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), part of Rady Children’s Health, to raise funds and collect LEGO® sets for the Cherese Mari Laulhere Child Life Department during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

All month long, proceeds from the Pizza of the Month and every dessert sold at Sgt. Pepperoni’s four Orange County locations will benefit CHOC’s child life department. The program helps patients and families feel more comfortable in the hospital by making medical equipment and procedures less intimidating.

In addition to ordering from the menu, guests are invited to donate new LEGO® sets at any location. These will be delivered directly to CHOC.

The centerpiece of the campaign is the LEGO® Fest Party at the Newport Beach store on Sept. 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. On that day, 100% of revenue from all four Sgt. Pepperoni’s restaurants will be donated. The team is also encouraging catering orders, giving companies, families and friends an opportunity to turn pizza into meaningful support for CHOC.

As part of this year’s effort, Sgt. Pepperoni’s staff visited CHOC on Sept. 10 to serve food and host pizza nights for patients, families and hospital staff on the oncology floor and in the outpatient infusion center.

The restaurant has set a goal of raising more than $100,000 and collecting hundreds of LEGO® sets. Local businesses and individuals are also invited to participate as matching donors to amplify the campaign’s impact.

Founded and operated by childhood friends and their families, Sgt. Pepperoni’s is known for giving back through community fundraisers, including its annual support of CHOC Child Life.

For more information, visit SgtPepps.com