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To Kill a Mockingbird at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

By Greer Wylder

December 26, 2022

The Costa Mesa premiere of the history-making production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD will be at Segerstrom Center for the Arts tomorrow night, December 27, 2022, through January 8, 2023. Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Tony® winner Bartlett Sher, is inspired by the timeless novel of the same name by Harper Lee. Starring in the critically acclaimed production are Emmy Award®-winning actor Richard Thomas as Atticus Finch, Melanie Moore as Scout Finch, Jacqueline Williams as Calpurnia, Justin Mark as Jem Finch, Yaegel T. Welch as Tom Robinson, Steven Lee Johnson as Dill Harris and Mary Badham (Oscar®-nominated for the role of “Scout” in the feature film)…

New Exciting In Conversation Series at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

By Greer Wylder

December 23, 2022

An astounding roster of inspiring individuals come to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, as part of an exciting new In-Conversation Series. First is the author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan on January 23, 2023. Author and comedian Fran Lebowitz will speak on February 6, 2023. Lastly, author and historian Erik Larson appear on March 6, 2023. All In-Conversation events take place Monday evenings at 8 p.m. in Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Three show packages start at $60.Each person in this diverse group brings something unique to share with the audience about their books, what inspires them, and how their lives…

Celebrate the Holiday Season with OC Parks at Heritage Hill Historical Park

By Greer Wylder

December 16, 2022

Celebrate the holidays at OC Parks’ Heritage Hill Historical Park this December with Holiday Lights.Gather friends and family to wander through twinkling lights, December 16-18 from 5 to 9 p.m. with OC Parks’ Holiday Lights. And, don’t forget your camera for various holiday-themed photo opportunities. Pets are welcome outdoors on leashes no longer than six feet. Heritage Hill Historical Park is at 25151 Serrano Road, Lake Forest. (949) 923-2230

Tis’ The Season For Celebrating at These Orange County Hotels

By Greer Wylder

December 13, 2022

The holidays are just around the corner and in the spirit of the season, OC hotels and resorts are full of holiday happenings. From Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club’s Merry Movies on the Grand Lawn to Lido House, an Autograph Collection’s Holiday Hideaway Winter Market, there are plenty of activities to make the whole family smile this holiday season.Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club | Dana Point, CAPerched on a golden hillside between Los Angeles and San Diego, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is an oceanfront oasis enveloped by the warmth of the SoCal sun. Reflect on this…

Nochebuena: Christmas Eve in Mexico returns to Musco Center!

By Greer Wylder

December 12, 2022

Celebrate Christmas Eve in Mexico at Musco Center for the Arts on Thursday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. with a vibrant evening of music and dance featuring two of L.A.’s most acclaimed performance ensembles: Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar. In Mexico, Christmas is not just a single day, but a whole season of Christmas-related celebrations. Today, the Christmas traditions in Mexico are a blend of indigenous culture, Spanish heritage, and many other influences. In this concert, we’ll go through some of the unique regional traditions celebrated throughout Mexico and among Chicano families in the United…