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An Afternoon of Musical Brilliance: Orange County Youth Symphony & String Ensemble Fall Concert

By Greer Wylder

November 20, 2024

The Orange County Youth Symphony and String Ensemble, presented by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, will perform on Sunday, November 24, at 3 PM at Soka Performing Arts Center. This event showcases the next generation of the community's musical talents, offering an unforgettable journey through time and genres.The program includes Beethoven’s stirring Symphony No. 7, the jazz-inspired flair of Gershwin’s An American in Paris, and the lush, cinematic beauty of Morricone’s Cinema Paradiso theme. This carefully curated selection bridges genres, cultures, and emotions, highlighting the transformative power of music.These young musicians are not just performers but storytellers, channeling their…

Holiday Magic with the LA Master Chorale: Festival of Carols at Musco Center

By Greer Wylder

November 18, 2024

Celebrate the season on Tuesday, December 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Musco Center for the Arts with the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s Festival of Carols. This festive concert features a stunning array of traditional carols from around the world, along with contemporary holiday classics, all performed with the LA Master Chorale’s signature flair and artistry.Enjoy sing-along favorites like “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and “Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer” at this family-friendly event, perfect for ages six and up. Join the community in a joyous celebration of the holiday spirit!Tickets and more information, muscocenter.org.Musco Center for the Arts is located…

A Festive Season of Celebrated Performances: Irvine Barclay Theatre

By Greer Wylder

November 13, 2024

Irvine Barclay Theatre, a premier destination for performing arts in Orange County, continues its fall season with a selection of holiday events the whole family will enjoy.Christmas with The 5 BrownsSunday, Dec. 1 at 4 p.m.Celebrate the season with The 5 Browns, a Juilliard-trained sibling piano quintet known for their dynamic holiday arrangements. Dubbed the “Fab Five” by People magazine in 2002, the quintet has since performed worldwide, including at Carnegie Hall and the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing. With eight albums topping the Billboard classical music charts, their holiday concert promises an unforgettable experience. Tickets start…

Honor and Celebration: Veterans Day at the Queen Mary

By Greer Wylder

November 06, 2024

This Veterans Day, the iconic Queen Mary in Long Beach will honor the nation's heroes with a day of celebration dedicated exclusively to veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families, offering free admission on Monday, November 11, from 10 AM to 6 PM. The ship will host special programming and family-friendly activities to commemorate and celebrate their service.Attendees can enjoy exclusive meet-and-greets with the ship’s Captain and officers, craft letters for active troops, participate in arts and crafts, and listen to inspiring stories from fellow veterans. The day’s patriotic activities will include Game Time with the USO Girls, along with…

Sixth Annual Coast Film & Music Festival November 9-17

By Greer Wylder

November 04, 2024

The Coast Film & Music Festival (CFMF) has announced its 2024 lineup, featuring 15 feature films and 53 shorts, categorized thematically. The festival will run from November 9 to 17 across four venues in Laguna Beach: Rivian South Coast Theater, Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center, and Hobie Surf Shop Laguna Beach. Opening Night will present "Porcelain War," an award-winning documentary by Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev, accompanied by a live performance from Ukrainian pianist Leyena Antonyicq. The film explores the experiences of Ukrainian artists who remain in their homeland amidst conflict, balancing their…