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Segerstrom Center Presents Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Mavis Staples

By Greer Wylder

November 02, 2022

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Mavis Staples, with special guest, vocalist, pianist, and songwriter Kandace Springs for one performance only, Friday, December 9, 2022, at 8 p.m. at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Mavis returns to Orange County with her incomparable gospel singing and an array of her most reputable songs spanning from the Civil Rights era to some present-day classics. Kandace Springs will open for Mavis with the voice that Prince describes as “a voice that could melt snow.” Staples’ achievements as both a gospel music pioneer and civil rights activist…

Attention Bag Lovers: Hammittland

By Greer Wylder

November 02, 2022

Join Hammitt at a Candyland-themed event just in time for the holidays on Saturday, November 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., as they present a selection of specially priced Retiring Styles - in a whimsically imagined Hammittland. Watch as Manhattan Village's outdoor plaza transforms into a sweet shopping and entertainment destination that's fit for handbag lovers and eager gifters alike. Whether you pick up a one-of-a-kind sample for 40% off or sip on fresh frosé, there's a bit of festive fun for the whole crew. Be sure to bring a friend - this is set to be a record-breaking party. Plaza at Manhattan…

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Presents Vijay Iyer Trio

By Greer Wylder

October 28, 2022

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Vijay Iyer Trio, one of the pivotal jazz bands of the twenty-first century for one night only on November 5, 2022, for two shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Teaming up with bassist Matt Brewer and Jeremy Dutton on the drums, Iyer’s trio has earned fans around the world by making cutting-edge music that remains accessible, music that is emotionally resonant and deeply interactive while always radiating groove and brimming with polyrhythmic detail. Vijay Iyer, an active composer, and musician has carved out a unique path as an influential presence in the music industry…

Anaheim’s Fall Festival and Halloween Parade Tradition Continues

By Greer Wylder

October 26, 2022

The Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade began on October 30th, 1924. The inaugural event featured a costume contest, a mutt parade, street dancing, and an evening parade led by Grand Marshals and baseball legends Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson. The parade grew to such a spectacle that the Los Angeles Times once heralded it as the “biggest Halloween parade in the nation,” with reports of 150,000 spectators on the sidelines, and was televised on KTLA in the late 1960s. And, now Anaheim’s Fall Festival and Halloween Parade return to in-person festivities for the first time since 2019 on Saturday, October…

The District at Tustin Legacy’s Family Fun Halloween Bazaar

By Greer Wylder

October 21, 2022

Dress up your little ones (kids & pets too!) and come to The District’s Free 'spooky' Halloween Bazaar, in partnership with Modern Makers Mart, on Saturday, October 29th from 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Enjoy Kid, Family & Pet Costume Contests, free Kids' Crafts & Family Activities, Live Music, 35+ Artisan Vendors, including a Slime Station, and fun Photo Ops at our Pumpkin Patch (sponsored by Lowes) & visiting Hearse! Plus, for the adventurous at heart, challenge yourself with Axe Throwing!Gift card prizes awarded to the top 3 winners of our costume contests*:6 p.m. Kid & Family/Group Costume Contest7 p.m. Pet Costume Contest*No…