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Casa Romantica Showcases Festival of Arts Legacy in New Summer Exhibition

By Greer Wylder

June 04, 2026

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is partnering with the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach for a new summer exhibition celebrating the artists who helped shape Laguna Beach’s creative legacy.“Through the Decades: Artists That Shaped the Festival of Arts” will be on view at Casa Romantica from June 12 through Sept. 6, 2026. The exhibition features select works from the Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection and traces more than a century of Southern California art history through paintings, ceramics and sculptures from some of the region’s most influential artists.Drawn from an archive of more than 1,000 works, the…

Farm Tour & Field Day at Fermentation Farm Acres

By Greer Wylder

May 14, 2026

Fermentation Farm Acres is hosting its first official Farm Tour and Field Day on May 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in San Juan Capistrano. Adult tickets are $50.The self-guided walking tour covers seven stops across the working farm, including the orchard, HAPA Honey apiary, compost station, in-ground crop rows, greenhouse and berry rows, before wrapping up with a picnic on the lawn of the Swanner House. Along the way, guests will learn how crops are grown, tended and harvested, and why small, local farms and the restaurants they supply matter.Lunch, prepared by Fermentation Farm, and house-made kombucha are…

44 Women for Orangewood Luncheon in Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

May 14, 2026

The 44 Women for Orangewood Scholarship Luncheon returns Thursday, May 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VEA Newport Beach for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to supporting youth education.The luncheon brings the community together to raise funds for Orangewood Foundation scholarships, grants and educational programs that help young people build brighter futures. Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated lunch and hear from keynote speaker Josh Shipp, who will share insights on the power of mentorship, opportunity and encouragement.The event offers a meaningful way to give back while helping support the next generation.Reserve your seat and learn more online.VEA Newport…

Alabaster International Debuts in OC with ‘Her Light & Legacy’

By Greer Wylder

May 05, 2026

Alabaster International is making its Orange County debut with a community event on Thursday, May 15, 2026, at Deli Nerds in Costa Mesa. The nonprofit supports the health, nutrition and empowerment of indigenous women and families in East Africa and Sri Lanka, and this gathering offers a meaningful way for the local community to connect with its mission.Titled Her Light & Legacy | An Evening with Alabaster International, the event introduces the organization to Orange County while building momentum for a larger fundraising gala planned for September 12, 2026.The day begins with an all-day dine-out fundraiser, with 10 percent of…

An Evening of Connection and Compassion in Aliso Viejo

By Greer Wylder

April 13, 2026

An evening of spirit communication and philanthropy is set for Friday, May 1, bringing together connection, healing and community support at the Aliso Viejo Country Club.Master Channeler Oracle Maureen will share messages of love and closure from the Other Side during a special program that also raises awareness for equine-assisted therapy and the role horses play in supporting speech therapy, mental health and addiction recovery. Proceeds benefit The Shea Center for Therapeutic Riding.The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a reception featuring hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, followed by a group reading at 7 p.m. Guests will then enjoy a seated…