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Katella Commons Adds Five More Reasons to Get Hungry at OCVIBE

By Greer Wylder

September 14, 2026

The dining lineup at Katella Commons just keeps getting better.OCVIBE, the 100-acre development wrapping around Honda Center, announced five new dining concepts joining the 50,000-square-foot market hall set to open in early 2027. This latest round brings a genuinely exciting mix of Mexican, Filipino, Chinese and Italian flavors, and several of the operators have deep roots right here in Orange County.First up is Don Churros Gomez, a third-generation family churro business led by brothers Jaime and Ricky Nuñez Gomez. Their grandfather, known simply as "Don Churros," created the family recipe back in 1969 in Yahualica, Jalisco. Guests at Katella Commons…

Musco Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary Jubilee! With a Decade of Its Own Talent

By Greer Wylder

September 13, 2026

Musco Center for the Arts turns 10, and it's celebrating the way it knows best: on stage, with the artists who built its legacy.The 10th Anniversary Jubilee! takes place Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., bringing together Chapman University alumni, returning professional artists and current students for a night that traces a decade of performance at the venue.The program spans music, theater and dance, reflecting everything Musco Center has represented for the performers and audiences who have filled its seats since opening. Highlights include choreography by Dwight Rhoden performed by Chapman dance students, scenes and songs pulled from past…

Levain’s Black & White Weekend Comes to Orange County for the First Time

By Greer Wylder

September 09, 2026

Levain Bakery's most popular limited-edition cookie is coming to Orange County for the first time. The Black & White Cookie, a longtime fan favorite, will be available at Levain's Fashion Island bakery in Newport Beach for four days only, Friday, Sept. 11 through Monday, Sept. 14, National Black & White Cookie Day.Now in its third year, Black & White Weekend has become an annual tradition for Levain, and this is the first time Orange County guests can celebrate it at their own neighborhood bakery.This year brings new ways to enjoy the weekend. Guests can pair the cookie with a Black…

LAWineFest Marks 21 Years With a New Home at the LA Equestrian Center

By Greer Wylder

September 09, 2026

LAWineFest is celebrating its 21st year with a move to a new venue: the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, set against the tree-lined edges of Griffith Park. The festival runs Sept. 12 and 13, bringing two days of wine tasting, live music and community spirit to a fresh setting between the 5 and 134 freeways.For more than two decades, LAWineFest has built a reputation as a welcoming spot for wine lovers of every level, and the new location adds mountain views and open, shaded grounds to the mix. The Equestrian Center is home to hundreds of horses and regularly hosts dressage…

Newport Dunes Celebrates Labor Day Weekend With Live Music, Beach Movies and Waterfront Fun

By Greer Wylder

September 02, 2026

Summer isn't over yet. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina is keeping the season going with a full lineup of live music, beach movies, food trucks and water adventures from Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7.Families looking to spend the day can head straight for the resort's Inflatable Water Park, open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. The floating obstacle course includes more than 25 inflatables, from slides and bounce platforms to icebergs and a jungle gym. For a calmer pace, the Upper Newport Back Bay is ideal for kayaking, pedal boating, paddleboarding or cruising…