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Two Nights of Unforgettable Jazz with the John Pizzarelli Quartet

By Greer Wylder

August 15, 2024

Get ready for a memorable evening as Grammy Award winner John Pizzarelli and his trio returns for their 11th spectacular appearance at the Sunset Jazz Series at Bistango Restaurant in Irvine on August 20 and 21.The Boston Globe praises Pizzarelli's vocals and guitar playing for "reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz." A celebrated bandleader and solo artist, Pizzarelli has recorded with artists such as Natalie Cole, Kristin Chenoweth, Rosemary Clooney, Ruby Braff, and Buddy DeFranco. His television appearances include The Tonight Show, Conan, David Letterman, and other popular shows. Recognized as one of the foremost contemporary interpreters of…

Hilton Anaheim launches ‘Young at Art’ Exhibit w/ Art from OC High Schoolers

By Greer Wylder

August 14, 2024

Orange County's largest hotel, Hilton Anaheim, has just launched the second installment of their Canvas Conversations art series. Titled "Young at Art," this exhibit will run through September 3rd and showcases work by talented young artists aged 13-18 from Orange County. In collaboration with the Orange Community Arts Guild (OCAG), the series aims to enhance the guest experience at Hilton Anaheim by immersing visitors in local culture. The artworks, including paintings, sculptures, digital art, mixed media, and more, will be displayed throughout the hotel.Curator and local artist Britt Samuels, who brought this concept to Hilton Anaheim, aims to celebrate Anaheim's vibrant…

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Experience the Magic: Mrs. Doubtfire Takes the Stage at Segerstrom Center This Fall!

By Greer Wylder

August 14, 2024

Get ready for an unforgettable theatrical experience—tickets for the highly anticipated engagement of Mrs. Doubtfire at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, running from September 24 to October 6, 2024, are now on sale!The beloved Scottish nanny is making her way to Costa Mesa! Rob McClure will reprise his Tony-nominated Broadway role in this internationally acclaimed musical, praised by critics as “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and a “feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, Mrs. Doubtfire brings to life the humorous and heartfelt story of…

Weatherman and Comedian Fritz Coleman Brings the Laughter Back to Mission Viejo!

By Greer Wylder

August 14, 2024

On Saturday, August 24, "Lass Your Aff Off!" returns to The Z Playhouse in Mission Viejo, featuring Orange County favorite Fritz Coleman! Known for bringing weather and laughter to KNBC for over 35 years, Fritz is set to share his unique comedy style in Mission Viejo—a show not to be missed! Whether you're in it for the laughs or a weather update, Fritz has you covered.Fritz Coleman, originally from Radnor, Pennsylvania, studied radio, television, and film at Salem University in West Virginia and Temple University in Philadelphia. He spent years as a comedian and disc jockey, eventually becoming a radio…

Red Cross Offers $20 Amazon.com Gift Card for Donors in August

By Greer Wylder

August 12, 2024

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urged to give as soon as possible to help patients receive lifesaving medical care. In Orange County, there are many upcoming blood donation opportunities through August. To find a blood drive near you, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Help.The Red Cross is working with hospitals around the clock to meet the blood…