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To Kill a Mockingbird at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

By Greer Wylder

December 26, 2022

The Costa Mesa premiere of the history-making production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD will be at Segerstrom Center for the Arts tomorrow night, December 27, 2022, through January 8, 2023. Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Tony® winner Bartlett Sher, is inspired by the timeless novel of the same name by Harper Lee. Starring in the critically acclaimed production are Emmy Award®-winning actor Richard Thomas as Atticus Finch, Melanie Moore as Scout Finch, Jacqueline Williams as Calpurnia, Justin Mark as Jem Finch, Yaegel T. Welch as Tom Robinson, Steven Lee Johnson as Dill Harris and Mary Badham (Oscar®-nominated for the role of “Scout” in the feature film)…

New Exciting In Conversation Series at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

By Greer Wylder

December 23, 2022

An astounding roster of inspiring individuals come to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, as part of an exciting new In-Conversation Series. First is the author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan on January 23, 2023. Author and comedian Fran Lebowitz will speak on February 6, 2023. Lastly, author and historian Erik Larson appear on March 6, 2023. All In-Conversation events take place Monday evenings at 8 p.m. in Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Three show packages start at $60.Each person in this diverse group brings something unique to share with the audience about their books, what inspires them, and how their lives…

Nochebuena: Christmas Eve in Mexico returns to Musco Center!

By Greer Wylder

December 12, 2022

Celebrate Christmas Eve in Mexico at Musco Center for the Arts on Thursday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. with a vibrant evening of music and dance featuring two of L.A.’s most acclaimed performance ensembles: Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar. In Mexico, Christmas is not just a single day, but a whole season of Christmas-related celebrations. Today, the Christmas traditions in Mexico are a blend of indigenous culture, Spanish heritage, and many other influences. In this concert, we’ll go through some of the unique regional traditions celebrated throughout Mexico and among Chicano families in the United…

Tis the Season! Celebrate the Holidays with Casa Romantica

By Greer Wylder

November 28, 2022

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, Orange County’s major cultural institution, and arts destination, is making spirits bright this winter with holiday happenings for the whole family! Throughout November and December, Casa Romantica has activities for all ages to enjoy; from a seasonal movie screening, a magical illuminated trail, yearly tradition performances, themed kid’s activities, and more! Casa Romantica will offer a wide variety of festivities on its specially-decorated grounds all season long for family-friendly holiday cheer with a seaside view. For more information on Casa Romantica and its winter events, visit CasaRomantica.org.Casa Romantica’s year-round programming of over 120 events celebrates…

Inaugural MILPA MUSIC FESTIVAL at The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano

By Greer Wylder

November 07, 2022

Celebrate the inaugural 2-day MILPA MUSIC FESTIVAL on Nov. 12 from 3 p.m.- 9:30 p.m., Nov. 13 from 1 pm.-.7 p.m., at The Ecology Center’s world-class, regenerative organic farm in South Orange County (San Juan Capistrano), highlighting the sites, sounds, and flavors of the Milpa season: corn, beans & squash. Featuring 18 local bands, local craft drinks, and very-local food – grown just a stone's throw from the music stage.“Milpa” is the ten-thousand-year-old tradition of intercropping corn, beans, and squash – the original regenerative organic agriculture. The first annual Milpa Music Festival will focus on the rhythm of the earth (and…