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Irvine Barclay Theatre Launches 2024-25 Season with World-Class Performances

By Greer Wylder

August 25, 2024

Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s premier performing arts venues, is set to launch its 2024-25 season with Grammy winners, notable speakers, and other renowned artists. Known for its intimate setting, the theater offers unique experiences across genres like jazz, classical, folk, pop, global music, comedy, dance, and theater. Upcoming performances include:Pacific Jazz Orchestra with John Pizzarelli and Sy Smith: Saturday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. Acclaimed guitarist/vocalist John Pizzarelli and powerhouse singer Sy Smith join the 40-piece Pacific Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Grammy-nominated Chris Walden. Tickets: $44 - $140.Fran Lebowitz: Saturday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. The…

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at the JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort

By Greer Wylder

August 25, 2024

The JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort proudly announces its 2024 Labor Day Weekend Celebration, offering an unforgettable experience for families as they bid farewell to summer. The weekend is packed with vibrant activities, delightful culinary offerings, and entertainment that promises to make the final days of summer memorable for all ages. Guests can unwind by the Citriculture Pool, with event highlights including a poolside live cooking station, a sunset Dive-In Movie Night, a DJ, and a bubble party.Starting daily at 11:00 AM and continuing until sunset, guests can savor delicious tacos, chips & salsa, and other mouth-watering treats at the poolside…

Ladies Luncheon Newport Beach benefiting CureDuchenne

By Greer Wylder

August 23, 2024

CureDuchenne, a leading global nonprofit committed to funding research and finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, is thrilled to announce the debut of the Ladies Luncheon Newport Beach at Shady Canyon Golf Club on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. This inaugural event promises a sophisticated afternoon filled with fashion, gourmet cuisine, and entertainment, all in support of raising crucial funds for research aimed at curing Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a debilitating neuromuscular disease.In collaboration with South Coast Plaza, the Ladies Luncheon Newport Beach will showcase a luxury fashion presentation by Monique Lhuillier, providing guests with an exclusive first look at the…

UC Irvine’s Beall Center for Art + Technology opens Future Tense: Art, Complexity, and Uncertainty

By Greer Wylder

August 23, 2024

In partnership with the 2024 Getty PST ART initiative, UC Irvine's Beall Center for Art + Technology presents Future Tense: Art, Complexity, and Uncertainty, opening on August 24, 2024. This exhibition showcases contemporary artists exploring complex systems like global warming, neuroscience, and robotics through various mediums, including paintings, sculptures, and videos.The exhibition features new work by artists like Laura Splan, Chico MacMurtrie, and Hege Tapio, commissioned by the Beall Center's Black Box Projects residency. It also includes pieces by artists such as Ralf Baecker and Julie Mehretu, engaging with the evolving field of Complexity Studies.Future Tense emphasizes the need to…

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort

By Greer Wylder

August 23, 2024

Summer fun continues at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort this Labor Day weekend, offering aquatic adventures, food trucks, live entertainment, tribute bands, and family-friendly activities from Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2, 2024.Guests can soak up the sun at Newport Dunes’ Inflatable Aquatic Park, open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. This water wonderland features extra-large inflatables, including a 17-foot slide, climbable icebergs, monkey bars, bouncers, and more. Additional water activities include pedal boats, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and 21-foot electric Duffy boats. All watersports activities can be booked online at NewportDunes.com.Tunes at the Dunes brings live…