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Beyond A Dream Gala Supports Breakthrough T1D Research in Orange County

March 02, 2026

Breakthrough T1D Greater Orange County, formerly JDRF, will gather supporters on March 14 for the Beyond A Dream Gala to raise critical funds for research focused on curing, preventing and treating type 1 diabetes. Chaired by Nancy Mienik, Claire Squier and Mara Wilkie, the evening brings the community together for a night of entertainment and meaningful giving in support of the organization’s mission.The Norton family will be recognized as the Fund A Cure family, sharing the story of their daughter Ellie’s diagnosis and their ongoing commitment to advancing Breakthrough T1D’s work to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs for people living with type…

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LA Opera Young Artists in Concert at Musco Center

March 01, 2026

Musco Center for the Arts presents LA Opera Young Artists in Concert on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.The evening offers a rare opportunity to experience the next generation of operatic talent through a showcase of artists from LA Opera’s Domingo Colburn Stein Young Artist Program. Since its founding, the program has identified and prepared exceptional singers who have gone on to appear on the world’s most prestigious stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, Royal Opera House, San Francisco Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and the Bayreuth Festival.Performers represent the program’s newest class of emerging stars, artists who receive…

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Spring Returns to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

February 28, 2026

Tickets are now on sale for one of Southern California’s most anticipated spring traditions, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, opening Sunday, March 1, 2026. For 10 weeks, the annual attraction invites guests to wander 55 acres of Giant Tecolote ranunculus in full bloom, with sweeping fields of large, double-petaled flowers in vivid seasonal color.From March 1 through May 10, nearly 80 million flowers will blanket the rolling hills of North San Diego County in 13 shades of red, pink, orange, yellow and white. What began in 1965 as a small ranunculus farm has grown into a beloved spring destination,…

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California Cool Art Auction Returns to Laguna Art Museum

February 26, 2026

Laguna Art Museum will welcome back its signature California Cool Art Auction this spring, marking the event’s 44th year of celebrating California artists while supporting the museum’s exhibitions, education programs and community initiatives.The auction takes place March 7, 2026, with both online and in-person opportunities for collectors and art lovers to take part. Online bidding is open through Bidsquare and features a curated selection of works by leading and emerging California artists. All artworks will also be available for in-person viewing at Laguna Art Museum with paid admission.The evening culminates with the in-person auction and fundraiser on March 7 at…

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Cheyenne Jackson Brings Mid Life Torso Tour to Musco Center

February 25, 2026

Musco Center for the Arts presents Cheyenne Jackson: Mid Life Torso Tour on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.Emmy and Grammy-nominated performer Cheyenne Jackson brings his signature charm and powerhouse vocals to the stage in Mid Life Torso Tour, a witty and heartfelt evening that blends music, storytelling, and personal reflection. The show serves as a musical meditation on art, love, fatherhood, and the unexpected turns that have shaped Jackson’s life and career, delivered with humor, honesty, and warmth.Audiences will hear songs spanning Sam Cooke and Elvis Presley to Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan, alongside Jackson’s original music, including…

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