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Final Days to Experience Bowers Museum’s Dazzling Titanium Garden

By Greer Wylder

April 08, 2025

After captivating visitors for months, The Eternal Garden: Titanium Art by Aka Chen is entering its final days at Bowers Museum. The acclaimed exhibition, which marks Taiwanese artist Aka Chen’s first U.S. solo show, will close Sunday, April 13.Celebrated for its breathtaking blend of traditional Eastern aesthetics and contemporary craftsmanship, The Eternal Garden showcases more than 20 titanium works—from intricate vases to expansive polyptychs—evoking the serenity of classical gardens through luminous metalwork and poetic, floral-inspired forms.To mark the exhibition’s closing, Bowers will host a special lecture Sunday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m. in the Norma Kershaw Auditorium. Art historian Dr.…

Book Club with Bruce Cook Featuring Born in OC Rescheduled for April 10

By Greer Wylder

April 04, 2025

The Balboa Island Museum in Newport Beach is hosting its first-ever Book Club event, now rescheduled for Wednesday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m. Emmy Award-nominated writer and producer Bruce Cook will moderate the evening and lead a conversation with me about my new book, Born in OC: The Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries of Orange County, California.Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $20 for museum members and $25 for non-members. RSVP by calling 949-675-3952.Born in OC goes beyond Orange County’s reputation for surf and reality TV to shine a light on the creativity, innovation and diversity that define this community.…

Gary Howard to Be Honored at Casa Youth Shelter’s 2025 Bootstrap Ball

By Greer Wylder

April 01, 2025

Casa Youth Shelter will recognize longtime board president and philanthropist Gary Howard as the 2025 Legacy Honoree at its annual Bootstrap Ball on Saturday, May 10 at Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach. Inspired by the resilience of the youth they serve, the gala celebrates the people who make a lasting impact—and few have done more than Gary.For more than 20 years, Gary has championed Casa Youth Shelter’s mission with unmatched generosity and leadership. Whether stocking the pantry with steaks instead of just staples, offering his financial expertise, or leading the board with heart and integrity, Gary has always…

World-Class Training Returns: Sunday Master Class Series at ABT Gillespie School

By Greer Wylder

March 20, 2025

The American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts is bringing back its Sunday Master Class Series, offering young dancers an exclusive opportunity to refine their skills with world-class instructors. Designed for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 10 and up with a strong classical ballet foundation, the series provides expert training across multiple disciplines.Esteemed instructors include Gillian Murphy (Principal Dancer, ABT), Ethan Stiefel (former ABT Principal Dancer and artistic director), Alberto Blanco (Sarasota Ballet), Eric Tamm (former ABT dancer, Principal Faculty at Gillespie School), Susan Brooker (Artistic Director, Gillespie School), and Sarah Jones (Associate Director,…

Kiddle Karoo’s Monster House Party at Soka University – March 16

By Greer Wylder

March 12, 2025

Kiddle Karoo’s Monster House Party, winner of L.A. Parent’s “Best of 2014” award, is coming to Soka University’s Black Box Theatre on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 3 p.m.Come early for free snacks and balloon animals, and stick around after the show to meet Kiddle Karoo! This interactive musical puppet show is packed with catchy songs, zany Muppet-style puppets, and plenty of laughs. Kids will love singing along and joining in the fun with the Rock and Roll Monsters, while parents and grandparents will enjoy the high-energy entertainment that brings families together.Tickets are $28 ($25 plus a $3 fee) for…