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Reset, Reimagine and Reconnect in the New Year at Sherman Library & Gardens

By Greer Wylder

January 05, 2024

In Corona del Mar, Sherman Library & Gardens has prepared a special lineup of activities starting in January to promote learning through wellness. Commencing on January 10th, "Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling" will launch a five-week course aimed at nurturing emotions like gratitude, curiosity, serenity, and joy, drawing inspiration from the serene garden surroundings. Join local writer Ellen Bell as she shares the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling and offers insights into developing your personal writing practice. For additional information, visit here. Explore a distinctive and delightful approach to floral design with the "Florcuterie Floral Design Workshop" on January 11th from 10:00 a.m.…

The Pasadena Showcase House

By Greer Wylder

January 03, 2024

The Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts proudly presents the 2024 Showcase House of Design, featuring the historic Potter Daniels Manor. This architectural gem, built in 1902 and transformed in 1922 into an English Tudor Revival Style estate, opens its gates for a spectacular home tour from April 21 to May 19. For $65, the Golden Ticket grants access to this design marvel on any day during the public viewing period.Alongside the Golden Ticket, exclusive Insider Packages are now available, offering tiered pricing and unique behind-the-scenes experiences. Insider Package #1 combines the Golden Ticket with an invitation to the pre-renovation…

Hopelessly Devoted: The Music of Olivia Newton-John

By Greer Wylder

January 03, 2024

Segerstrom Center for the Arts proudly presents "Hopelessly Devoted: The Music of Olivia Newton-John," a three-night tribute from January 11-13, 2024, at 7:30 pm in the Samueli Theater. This special event features a talented ensemble of Broadway veterans, including Jessica Hendy, Kelli Rabke, David Burnham, Blaine Krauss, and Scott Coulter, accompanied by pianist John Boswell. They come together to honor the memory of the much-loved singer and actress Olivia Newton-John, who passed away in 2022. The ensemble will perform a selection of Olivia’s greatest hits, celebrating her life and illustrious career.Olivia Newton-John's 60-year journey in entertainment saw her earn four Grammy®…

Irvine Barclay Theatre Kicks off New Year with Diverse Performances

By Greer Wylder

January 03, 2024

Irvine Barclay Theatre Kicks off New Year with Diverse PerformancesIrvine Barclay Theatre is kicking off the year with an exciting lineup featuring a diverse array of speakers, performers, and Grammy winners. Please take note that the John Malkovich performance of The Infernal Comedy, initially scheduled for February, is being rescheduled due to a conflict with his filming schedule following the end of the SAG/AFTRA strike.Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, 8 p.m. – A Conversation with Anne Lamott Join Anne Lamott, a writer who fearlessly tackles subjects like Alcoholism, Motherhood, Jesus, Loss, Power, Truth, and Enjoyment, all with self-effacing humor. In this…

Cécile McLorin Salvant at Segerstrom Center for the Arts!

By Greer Wylder

December 29, 2023

The Segerstrom Center for the Arts is excited to host GRAMMY®-winning jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant for two performances at the Samueli Theater. These shows are scheduled for Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Tickets, starting at $59, can be purchased at scfta.org. Salvant's performance will feature a rich mix of her original work and unique covers.Describing Cécile McLorin Salvant merely as an award-winning jazz vocalist doesn't fully capture her essence. She is a multifaceted artist: a GRAMMY Award® winner, a nominee for Best Jazz Vocal Album this year, a singer, composer, visual artist, MacArthur Fellow,…