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The Ranch at Laguna Beach Introduces Ceramic Collaboration With Isa Carr

By Greer Wylder

May 07, 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 02, 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.…

Craft & Create: DIY Wood Workshop at Puesto Los Olivos

By Greer Wylder

March 24, 2025

Join AR Workshop Orange County for a hands-on DIY Wood Workshop at Puesto Los Olivos on Wednesday, March 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. This fun and creative experience lets guests craft a one-of-a-kind home décor item using a variety of tools, paints, and non-toxic stains. Guided by AR Workshop’s expert instructors, you'll learn new techniques while making something truly unique. The two-hour workshop starts at just $39.Space is limited—reserve your spot now: arworkshop.com/events/orangecounty.AR Workshop Orange County is a boutique DIY experience offering hands-on classes and private, instructor-led events at the location of your choice. With projects using wood, canvas, yarn,…

An Evening with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Tracy K. Smith at Segerstrom Center

By Greer Wylder

February 23, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith for an evening of compelling conversation with acclaimed poet and educator Tina Chang. As part of the Center’s In Conversation series spotlighting contemporary American authors and poets, this event promises an insightful and thought-provoking discussion on Monday, March 3, at 8 p.m.Tracy K. Smith has been a force in the literary world since her debut in 2003. Her poetry collection Life on Mars won the Pulitzer Prize, and her memoir Ordinary Light was a finalist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction. Across genres, her writing is powerful,…