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Irvine Barclay Theatre Kicks off New Year with Diverse Performances

By Greer Wylder

January 03, 2024

Irvine Barclay Theatre Kicks off New Year with Diverse PerformancesIrvine Barclay Theatre is kicking off the year with an exciting lineup featuring a diverse array of speakers, performers, and Grammy winners. Please take note that the John Malkovich performance of The Infernal Comedy, initially scheduled for February, is being rescheduled due to a conflict with his filming schedule following the end of the SAG/AFTRA strike.Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, 8 p.m. – A Conversation with Anne Lamott Join Anne Lamott, a writer who fearlessly tackles subjects like Alcoholism, Motherhood, Jesus, Loss, Power, Truth, and Enjoyment, all with self-effacing humor. In this…

Cécile McLorin Salvant at Segerstrom Center for the Arts!

By Greer Wylder

December 29, 2023

The Segerstrom Center for the Arts is excited to host GRAMMY®-winning jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant for two performances at the Samueli Theater. These shows are scheduled for Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Tickets, starting at $59, can be purchased at scfta.org. Salvant's performance will feature a rich mix of her original work and unique covers.Describing Cécile McLorin Salvant merely as an award-winning jazz vocalist doesn't fully capture her essence. She is a multifaceted artist: a GRAMMY Award® winner, a nominee for Best Jazz Vocal Album this year, a singer, composer, visual artist, MacArthur Fellow,…

Rivian Revives Laguna Beach Historic Theater as Its Premier Flagship Retail Space

By Greer Wylder

December 11, 2023

Rivian, the American electric vehicle manufacturer, just unveiled its premier retail space, Rivian South Coast Theater, in Southern California. This flagship store, situated at 160 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, close to Rivian's Irvine headquarters, marks the company's 11th launch this year and its third in California. Rivian South Coast Theater, sprawling over 11,000 square feet, is not only the largest of its kind but also doubles as a hub for the community, offering a mix of vehicle showcases, creative events, and theater programs.Originally the New Lynn Theater since 1935, this site has undergone extensive restoration, carefully preserving its…

Holidays Around the World at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

By Greer Wylder

December 06, 2023

In 2017, Holidays Around the World was conceived with the vision of transforming Segerstrom Center for the Arts into a captivating holiday destination, a place where all seasonal celebrations could come to life. This cherished event offers families in Orange County a wonderful opportunity to come together and embrace the diverse holiday traditions of various ethnicities and nationalities, all at no cost.The Julianne and George Argyros Plaza undergoes a magical transformation on Sunday, December 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., turning into a breathtaking winter wonderland. Here, attendees can relish a myriad of performances by local music acts and…

Soka Welcomes Seong-Jin Cho & Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

By Greer Wylder

December 04, 2023

This December in Orange County, renowned pianist Seong-Jin Cho, acclaimed by the Washington Post for having "the musical potential to take his place alongside the greats of the past," and the esteemed Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS), celebrated by the Star Tribune as "One of the world’s most distinguished chamber ensembles," are set to deliver mesmerizing performances. Presented jointly by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Soka Performing Arts Center, these concerts are scheduled for December 5 and December 9, 2023, at the Soka Performing Arts Center. Audiences can anticipate Seong-Jin Cho's interpretations of pieces by Mozart, Ravel,…