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Hilbert Museum and Pageant of the Masters Partner for 2025 Celebration of California Art

By Greer Wylder

May 25, 2025

The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University and the Festival of Arts’ Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach are joining forces in a 2025 collaboration that highlights California’s rich artistic legacy. The partnership honors the influence and scope of California art and celebrates the institutions that preserve and promote it.The initiative includes specially priced Pageant tickets for Hilbert Museum followers, a joint panel discussion on June 4, a dedicated “Hilbert Night” at the Pageant on July 9, and coordinated social media and PR campaigns showcasing both organizations.This alliance was sparked by the Pageant’s 2025 theme, “Gold Coast:…

Adam Brody, Kate Hudson, Jason Segel, and Sam Rockwell to Be Honored at Inaugural Newport Beach TV Fest

By Greer Wylder

May 14, 2025

The first-ever Newport Beach TV Fest, presented by the Newport Beach Film Festival, is set to debut June 5–8, 2025, at the historic Lido Theater with a powerful lineup of honorees, screenings, and conversations celebrating excellence in television.The four-day event will spotlight a wide range of talent across genres, including Adam Brody, Kate Hudson, Jason Segel, and Sam Rockwell, with awards presented during live tapings of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, moderated by THR Executive Editor Scott Feinberg.TV Performance of the Year AwardsAdam Brody will receive the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actor) on Friday, June 6, for…

The Ranch at Laguna Beach Introduces Ceramic Collaboration With Isa Carr

By Greer Wylder

May 13, 2025

The Ranch at Laguna Beach has launched a special collaboration with local ceramics artist Isa Carr, just in time for the debut of the new spring menu at Harvest.Carr’s handcrafted ceramics—plates, bowls, and more—are now part of the dining experience at Harvest. Inspired by the coastal beauty of Laguna Beach, each piece reflects The Ranch’s commitment to artistry, sustainability and a deep sense of place, honoring the property’s authentic roots and the town’s rich artistic heritage. Carr’s focus on sustainable practices also complements The Ranch’s ongoing green initiatives.The Ranch at Laguna Beach is located at 31106 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach.…

Bowers Museum Celebrates $500,000 Lead Gift for Terracotta Warriors Exhibition

By Greer Wylder

May 09, 2025

With just four weeks to go before the opening of World of the Terracotta Warriors: New Archaeological Discoveries in Shaanxi in the 21st Century, Bowers Museum announces a transformational $500,000 gift from Charles and Ling Zhang. Their generous contribution anchors a wave of support for the exhibition, which opens May 24, 2025.Lead support for the exhibition also comes from Southern China Airlines, South Coast Plaza, PNC Bank, East West Bank, the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, and Huaxie Int’l Fine Art Freight Service Co., Ltd.Curated by Bowers Chief Curator Dr. Tianlong Jiao, World of the Terracotta Warriors features…

Final Days to Experience Bowers Museum’s Dazzling Titanium Garden

By Greer Wylder

April 08, 2025

After captivating visitors for months, The Eternal Garden: Titanium Art by Aka Chen is entering its final days at Bowers Museum. The acclaimed exhibition, which marks Taiwanese artist Aka Chen’s first U.S. solo show, will close Sunday, April 13.Celebrated for its breathtaking blend of traditional Eastern aesthetics and contemporary craftsmanship, The Eternal Garden showcases more than 20 titanium works—from intricate vases to expansive polyptychs—evoking the serenity of classical gardens through luminous metalwork and poetic, floral-inspired forms.To mark the exhibition’s closing, Bowers will host a special lecture Sunday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m. in the Norma Kershaw Auditorium. Art historian Dr.…