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Two Nights of Unforgettable Jazz with the John Pizzarelli Quartet

By Greer Wylder

August 15, 2024

Get ready for a memorable evening as Grammy Award winner John Pizzarelli and his trio returns for their 11th spectacular appearance at the Sunset Jazz Series at Bistango Restaurant in Irvine on August 20 and 21.The Boston Globe praises Pizzarelli's vocals and guitar playing for "reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz." A celebrated bandleader and solo artist, Pizzarelli has recorded with artists such as Natalie Cole, Kristin Chenoweth, Rosemary Clooney, Ruby Braff, and Buddy DeFranco. His television appearances include The Tonight Show, Conan, David Letterman, and other popular shows. Recognized as one of the foremost contemporary interpreters of…

Hilton Anaheim launches ‘Young at Art’ Exhibit w/ Art from OC High Schoolers

By Greer Wylder

August 14, 2024

Orange County's largest hotel, Hilton Anaheim, has just launched the second installment of their Canvas Conversations art series. Titled "Young at Art," this exhibit will run through September 3rd and showcases work by talented young artists aged 13-18 from Orange County. In collaboration with the Orange Community Arts Guild (OCAG), the series aims to enhance the guest experience at Hilton Anaheim by immersing visitors in local culture. The artworks, including paintings, sculptures, digital art, mixed media, and more, will be displayed throughout the hotel.Curator and local artist Britt Samuels, who brought this concept to Hilton Anaheim, aims to celebrate Anaheim's vibrant…

Weatherman and Comedian Fritz Coleman Brings the Laughter Back to Mission Viejo!

By Greer Wylder

August 14, 2024

On Saturday, August 24, "Lass Your Aff Off!" returns to The Z Playhouse in Mission Viejo, featuring Orange County favorite Fritz Coleman! Known for bringing weather and laughter to KNBC for over 35 years, Fritz is set to share his unique comedy style in Mission Viejo—a show not to be missed! Whether you're in it for the laughs or a weather update, Fritz has you covered.Fritz Coleman, originally from Radnor, Pennsylvania, studied radio, television, and film at Salem University in West Virginia and Temple University in Philadelphia. He spent years as a comedian and disc jockey, eventually becoming a radio…

The 17th Annual SeaChange Summer Party

By Greer Wylder

August 10, 2024

Oceana, the world's largest advocacy organization dedicated to ocean conservation, is hosting its 17th annual SeaChange Summer Party on Saturday, August 17th. The event will feature award-winning actor, advocate, and Oceana Board Member Ted Danson as the Master of Ceremonies and will honor SeaChange co-founder and Chair Emerita Valarie Van Cleave. Musical guest singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb will perform hits including “Stay (I Missed You),” celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.Oceana’s SeaChange Summer Party has raised nearly $20 million to support the organization's crucial work in ensuring a healthy ocean for future generations. Over the past 20 years, Oceana has successfully addressed…

Broadway Thursdays at the Frida: A Summer Movie Series by Segerstrom Center for the Arts

By Greer Wylder

July 25, 2024

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is excited to announce Broadway Thursdays at the Frida, a summer movie series in partnership with The Frida Cinema in downtown Santa Ana. Every Thursday evening in August, audiences are invited to enjoy screenings of heartwarming and nostalgic films inspired by the Center’s upcoming 2024-2025 Broadway season.Logan Crow, Executive Director and Founder of The Frida Cinema, shares, “Partnering with Segerstrom Center for the Arts feels natural for The Frida, as both institutions offer communities a place for collective storytelling. Many acclaimed films started on stage and recently we’ve seen an exciting trend of live shows based…