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Dolly Parton’s Songs Come to Life with Pacific Symphony

By Greer Wylder

November 05, 2025

Pacific Symphony honors one of America’s most beloved storytellers with “Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony” on November 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.Led by Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, the multimedia concert takes audiences on a visual and musical journey through Dolly Parton’s songs, life, and stories. The performance features Dolly on screen, joined by a cast of guest vocalists and musicians performing new orchestral arrangements by David Hamilton.Audiences will hear many of her greatest hits, including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love…

Savor the Season by the Sea at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

By Greer Wylder

November 05, 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort invites guests to savor the season by the sea with live entertainment, special savings, and a cozy fall menu.The resort’s popular Concerts Under the Stars series returns November 29 with ABBA Under the Stars, a lively evening of nostalgia and music beneath the coastal sky. Guests who dine or enjoy drinks onsite that night will receive complimentary parking with a $30 food and beverage purchase, making it an ideal Thanksgiving weekend escape.To celebrate the start of the holiday shopping season, the resort’s Black Friday Sale begins November 10, offering up to 30% off stays of…

Shucked Musical Comedy Heads to Segerstrom Center November 11–23

By Greer Wylder

November 05, 2025

Get ready to laugh. Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Shucked, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious,” performing in Segerstrom Hall from November 11 to 23, 2025.Shucked features a sharp book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn, and a score of memorable, radio-ready songs by Grammy Award winners and Nashville hitmakers Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally. The production is directed with warmth and joyful energy by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien.What happens when a slightly neurotic New York comedy writer teams up with two Nashville music stars? A bold and irreverent farm-to-fable…

Ice at Santa Monica Returns for the Holidays

By Greer Wylder

November 04, 2025

Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. has announced the return of Ice at Santa Monica presented by Disney+ and Hulu, the city’s beloved holiday tradition now in its 17th season. From November 7, 2025, through January 19, 2026, the seasonal rink at 1324 5th Street will transform Downtown Santa Monica into a festive winter destination by the beach. Families and friends can lace up their skates and create lasting holiday memories.The Grand Opening Celebration takes place Friday, November 7, from 6 to 10 p.m. Guests can enjoy free ice skating on a first-come, first-served basis, a live DJ, on-ice performances, giveaways and…

Prime Pizza Opens First Orange County Location in Mission Viejo

By Greer Wylder

November 02, 2025

Prime Pizza is bringing its California take on classic New York-style pizza to Orange County with the opening of its first location in Mission Viejo on Monday, Nov. 3. The shop is currently open with limited hours as the team prepares for its grand opening celebration.To celebrate, Prime Pizza will give away merch and serve free slices from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (limit one per person) on Nov. 3 at its newest shop at 24420 Alicia Parkway.Founded in Los Angeles in 2014, Prime Pizza is known for its authentic New York–style pies made with premium ingredients. Each pizza starts…