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California Wine Festival Returns to Huntington Beach Oct. 17 - 18

By Greer Wylder

October 14, 2025

Sip, savor, and take in the ocean views as California Wine Festival comes to Huntington Beach on Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18, at Paséa Hotel & Spa. The two-day celebration blends exceptional wine, fresh coastal cuisine, and live music at one of Orange County’s most scenic destinations.Founded in 2004 in Santa Barbara, California Wine Festival has become one of the largest outdoor wine festivals in the state. The nationally recognized series highlights the wines, foods, and landscapes of California while giving back to local charities, including the Foodbank of Santa Barbara and Surfrider Foundation. In 2023, the event…

Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert at Musco Center

By Greer Wylder

October 05, 2025

Musco Center for the Arts presents Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.Watch the beloved 1977 film that started it all on the big screen while a live symphony orchestra of professional and student musicians from The Chapman Orchestra performs John Williams’ legendary score in sync with the movie.Relive the story that introduced audiences to Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Darth Vader. Join Luke on a daring mission to rescue Leia and help the Rebel Alliance in its battle against the Empire.This multimedia presentation combines film and live music for a…

Musco Presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet

By Greer Wylder

October 02, 2025

Experience the artistry of Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Musco Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m.Founded by dance icons Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, Complexions has reshaped the world of contemporary ballet with its singular style, rooted in the Alvin Ailey tradition and performed by 16 exceptional dancers. Hailed as a “matchless American dance company” by the Philadelphia Inquirer and “game changing” by The Guardian, Complexions continues to inspire audiences worldwide.The evening opens with highlights from Retro-Suite, a collection of short works celebrating the company’s 30th anniversary, and concludes with LOVE ROCKS, set to the music…

Segerstrom Center Expands Feel Good, Do Good Donation Drives

By Greer Wylder

September 26, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is continuing its commitment to the Orange County community with the fourth annual Feel Good, Do Good donation drives, which pair local nonprofits with touring Broadway productions. During the 2025-26 Broadway season, each show will be thematically matched with a nonprofit organization, encouraging audiences to donate small items that make a big impact. The program reflects the Center’s mission to spread kindness and strengthen connections both on stage and in the community.Over the years, the Center has worked with more than 20 local nonprofits through these drives. Highlights include nearly 1,000 books donated to Children’s…

San Francisco Ballet’s Frankenstein Comes to Segerstrom Center

By Greer Wylder

September 25, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts will present San Francisco Ballet’s Frankenstein for five performances only, Oct. 2 to 5, 2025. The production is choreographer Liam Scarlett’s acclaimed interpretation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel.Set to an original score by Lowell Liebermann, the work is performed live by the Pacific Symphony under the direction of conductor Martin West. Scarlett’s version of the gothic tale blends choreography, music, pyrotechnics, and dramatic storytelling.The ballet follows Victor Frankenstein’s ambitious plan to create life, unleashing consequences that test the limits of humanity. Scarlett transports audiences to early 19th-century Geneva, with scenes ranging from eerie laboratories to…