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BalletX at Irvine Barclay Theatre

By Greer Wylder

January 19, 2023

Featuring three West Coast premieres, including Tiler Peck's “Umoja” (meaning “joyful” in Swahili), the diverse and innovative BalletX is a contemporary ballet experience unlike anything you've ever felt before. The renowned dance company will perform at Irvine Barclay Theatre on Jan. 24. According to Peck, Umoja is based on unity and community and is what the world needs now. With an eclectic repertoire and exuberant dancers, this Philadelphia-based company is blazing a path of creativity and innovation across leading stages, including The Kennedy Center, The Joyce Theater, and Jacob’s Pillow. Since its founding in 2005, BalletX has produced over 100 ballets by…

Legends: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono with Moanalani Beamer at Irvine Barclay Theatre

By Greer Wylder

January 11, 2023

Share the Spirit of the Islands with Keola Beamer and Henry Kapono, legends of Hawaiian music, when they take the stage at Irvine Barclay Theatre on Jan. 13. Both icons rose to fame as leaders at the creative forefront of the Hawaiian music renaissance of the 1970s. More than 50 years later they continue to perform at the highest levels of musical imagination. Beamer stretches the boundaries of slack key guitar music while remaining true to the soul of its deeply Hawaiian roots. His acclaimed recording, "Honolulu City Lights," is one of the best-selling recordings in the history of Hawaiian music. Today,…

Musco Center | Rosanne Cash Duo, Pilobolus & More This Spring!

By Greer Wylder

January 09, 2023

See one of America’s preeminent songwriters, Rosanne Cash, on February 16, and experience thrilling modern dance by Pilobolus on February 23. Hailed as "one of the most ambitious and literary songwriters of her generation” (Rolling Stone), Rosanne Cash has made a name for herself as one of America's preeminent singer-songwriters. Through 15 albums that have earned four Grammys, she has defied classification as merely a country artist or the eldest daughter of Johnny Cash through her deft exploration of folk, pop, rock, blues, and Americana.Join the Rosanne Cash Duo for a riveting concert at Musco Center for the Arts in Orange,…

Life Savers Foundation of Orange County Inaugural Gala

By Greer Wylder

January 09, 2023

Life Savers Foundation of Orange County, which grants financial assistance and raises awareness of the crucial need for living organ donors, is presenting its inaugural gala on Thursday, January 19 at Newport Beach’s premier waterfront destination, Balboa Bay Resort. Founding Chair Mrs. Carole Pickup, Executive Director Dr. John Huffman, and Co-Chair and Organ Donor Heidi Miller cordially invite the community to this special event to support the launch of Life Savers Foundation of Orange County.The evening begins in Balboa Bay Resort’s Grand Ballroom with an arrival reception at 6 p.m. including a hosted bar and hearty appetizers, followed by a…

Studio 54 New Year’s Eve Party at Balboa Bay Resort

By Greer Wylder

December 28, 2022

Say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023 as you party the night away in 70's style!Dance the night away at the Studio 54-inspired party at Balboa Bay Resort from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom. This disco by the bay will feature entertainment by The Funky Hippeez and a sprawling dancefloor. Be sure to stay for the sparkling wine toast at midnight followed by light bites. Tickets include valet parking and party favors.VIP BOOTHS - A limited amount of VIP Booths are available. Email specialevents@balboabayresort.com for more information. (VIP BOOTHS SOLD OUT)FOUR COURSE WINE DINNER option…