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Childhelp Rich Saul Memorial Golf Classic 2021

By Greer Wylder

September 09, 2021

This year marks the 39th year of the Orange County Childhelp Golf Classic, now known as the Rich Saul Memorial Golf Classic at Pelican Hill Golf Club. The event continues in the spirit of the late NFL Ram great Rich Saul, who was dedicated to changing the lives of abused and neglected children. The tournament is sold out, but there's an incredible online auction you can participate in! The auction goes is live and will continue through the day of the tournament on Thursday, September 23. They have fabulous items, like a Napa Valley Vacation, a NASCAR VIP Exclusive, Private Thermal Club/Desert Golf Stay,…

Alonzo King LINES Ballet at Segerstrom Center

By Greer Wylder

September 07, 2021

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the mesmerizing dancers of Alonzo King LINES Ballet performing “gripping, urgently beautiful choreography” (San Francisco Chronicle) by visionary choreographer Alonzo King.Leading the performance in Segerstrom Hall is AZOTH, a luminous ballet that premiered in 2019 with music recorded by Charles Lloyd and Jason Moran, complete with a striking light installation by Jim Campbell. Rounding out the evening are repertoire excerpts featuring works set to music by Zakir Hussain, Gabriel Fauré, and Edgar Meyer. The Company will showcase a single performance on Saturday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. In 2022 LINES will celebrate its 40th Anniversary with two major…

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20+ Chefs Unite as Tastemakers of OC Returns Oct 13

By Greer Wylder

September 03, 2021

The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) brings back its "Tastemakers of Orange County” fundraising event on Wednesday, October 13 in the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Nearly two dozen local chefs will celebrate the Asian and Pacific Islander community, culture, and heritage by giving guests the opportunity to indulge in one-of-a-kind Asian and Pacific Island-inspired dishes. Proceeds from tickets sold for this event benefit OCAPICA to support mental health, health, workforce, youth in education, and civic engagement opportunities for low-income families throughout Orange County.Participating chefs and restaurants include:TAKASHI ABE & TED LEE |…

8th Annual Priceless Luncheon

By Greer Wylder

August 31, 2021

Vanguard University’s (VU’s) Global Center for Women and Justice (GCWJ) will host its annual Priceless Luncheon to continue developing resources and education for advocates to study the issues, be a voice and make a difference in the fight to end human trafficking. The event will be held on September 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the first time on campus at the university’s Waugh Student Center, a new, state-of-the-art building that opened in February 2020.As the first time, this annual event will be held on VU’s campus, it will also be the first in-person event held in the new…

Sunset Jazz at Bistango Continues

By Greer Wylder

August 30, 2021

Sunset Jazz at Bistango continues on Tuesday, Aug. 31, and Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. featuring Byron Stripling, The Bobby Floyd Trio, Bruce Forman, and Jeff Hamilton. A spectacular trumpeter with a very wide range, a beautiful tone, and the ability to blend together many influences into his own style, Byron Stripling is the Artistic Director of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, leader of his own quartet, and constantly in demand to play with pop orchestras around the world. Joining Byron will be jazz organist Bobby Floyd, who is a featured player with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, having shared the stage with…