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Step inside California Kinship at Langson IMCA

By Greer Wylder

June 10, 2025

Visitors to Langson IMCA are encouraged to slow down, embrace the experience, and make space for a sense of awe and inspiration.On view through Aug. 30, California Kinship: Painting Homelife in the Golden State Before 1940 invites guests into the private worlds of early 20th-century Californians. Curated by Langson IMCA Assistant Curator Michaëla Mohrmann, Ph.D., the exhibition features portraits and scenes of everyday life—capturing moments of intimacy, care, and connection at home. Many of the works on view are drawn from the museum’s Buck Collection.Visitors of all ages can also enjoy the new Reading Lounge, In Focus gallery, and ongoing…

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Ninth Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival to Celebrate Stories of the Sea

By Greer Wylder

June 09, 2025

The ninth annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival will set sail June 13-14 with a theme that celebrates Stories of the Sea: Wooden Boats in Film & Fiction.Presented by Whittier Trust and hosted by the Balboa Yacht Club, the festival brings the romance and adventure of classic sea tales to life with a lineup of iconic wooden boats, many featured in films, fiction, or owned by Hollywood legends.This year’s featured vessel is the fully restored Western Flyer, the historic sardine trawler that John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts famously chartered to the Sea of Cortez, later chronicled in The Log from…

Anaheim Hills Festival to Host Bubble Poppin’ Fun Event June 14

By Greer Wylder

June 09, 2025

Anaheim Hills Festival is kicking off summer with a free, family-friendly Bubble Poppin’ Fun event on Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Guests can enjoy millions of bubbles, interactive stations by Bubble Pop, a foam zone, photo ops with a costumed character and more. The event takes place in the parking lot next to Hobby Lobby and is open to the public.Bubble stations will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.Anaheim Hills Festival is located at 8020 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road in Anaheim.For more details and a full store directory, visit AnaheimHillsFestival.com.

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

By Greer Wylder

June 03, 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:…

Open Studios at Cannery Artist Collective This Weekend

By Greer Wylder

June 02, 2025

Cannery Artist Collective invites you to explore its open studios during a special two-day event on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Newport Beach.Located at 420 31st St. in the heart of Cannery Village, this creative enclave of local artists will open their workspaces to the public, showcasing original art, antiques, and handmade goods that add character and charm to any home.In addition to open studios, guests can browse flea market finds, meet a handbag maker and jewelry designer, and check out a new vintage and antiques shop next door.Come support local…