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Celebrate the Heartbeat of Mexico at Musco Center for the Arts!

By Greer Wylder

September 06, 2024

Musco Center for the Arts presents the Heartbeat of Mexico Free Family Festival returning on September 8 and Mariachi Herencia de Mexico on Friday, September 13! Join them for another celebration of Mexican and Mexican-American culture, featuring a fun-filled day of music, dance, arts & crafts, food, and more!Heartbeat of Mexico – Free Family FestivalSunday, September 8 from 12 to 7 PMMusco Center for the Arts – Aitken Arts PlazaWith two stages, a program jam-packed with music and dance, community organizations, live painting, and a chalk art contest, as well as a beer garden and crafts, there is something for…

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Project Playhouse: Tour, Bid, and Support HomeAid at Irvine Spectrum

By Greer Wylder

September 06, 2024

HomeAid Orange County invites you to the return of Project Playhouse at Irvine Spectrum, a fundraising event showcasing the talents and creativity of the building industry to raise money and awareness for neighbors experiencing homelessness. Thrilling crowds since its debut in 1992, this popular community event brings together top builders, designers, and trade partners who donate their time and resources to create stunning, one-of-a-kind playhouse designs that will delight kids of all ages.The playhouses will be auctioned off to the highest bidders on October 5th (at AV Irvine) with proceeds benefiting HomeAid’s mission to help people experiencing homelessness rebuild their…

Spotlight on Cinema: Orange County Film Society

By Greer Wylder

September 03, 2024

For film enthusiasts in Orange County, the Orange County Film Society (OCFS) is a fantastic opportunity. This club offers year-round access to advance screenings of both blockbuster hits and indie films. Members also receive exclusive invitations to private Q&A sessions and receptions, plus special perks from the Newport Beach Film Festival.Founded in 2006 by the Newport Beach Film Festival, the OCFS is dedicated to celebrating both international and American cinema. Members enjoy a range of film screenings throughout the year, including exclusive previews of upcoming releases. These events often feature discussions with filmmakers, critics, and other cinema experts. The OCFS…

Irvine Barclay Theatre Launches 2024-25 Season with World-Class Performances

By Greer Wylder

August 25, 2024

Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s premier performing arts venues, is set to launch its 2024-25 season with Grammy winners, notable speakers, and other renowned artists. Known for its intimate setting, the theater offers unique experiences across genres like jazz, classical, folk, pop, global music, comedy, dance, and theater. Upcoming performances include:Pacific Jazz Orchestra with John Pizzarelli and Sy Smith: Saturday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. Acclaimed guitarist/vocalist John Pizzarelli and powerhouse singer Sy Smith join the 40-piece Pacific Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Grammy-nominated Chris Walden. Tickets: $44 - $140.Fran Lebowitz: Saturday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. The…

UC Irvine’s Beall Center for Art + Technology opens Future Tense: Art, Complexity, and Uncertainty

By Greer Wylder

August 23, 2024

In partnership with the 2024 Getty PST ART initiative, UC Irvine's Beall Center for Art + Technology presents Future Tense: Art, Complexity, and Uncertainty, opening on August 24, 2024. This exhibition showcases contemporary artists exploring complex systems like global warming, neuroscience, and robotics through various mediums, including paintings, sculptures, and videos.The exhibition features new work by artists like Laura Splan, Chico MacMurtrie, and Hege Tapio, commissioned by the Beall Center's Black Box Projects residency. It also includes pieces by artists such as Ralf Baecker and Julie Mehretu, engaging with the evolving field of Complexity Studies.Future Tense emphasizes the need to…