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Big Changes Underway at Eclectic LAB Anti-Mall

By Greer Wylder

February 07, 2025

The LAB Anti-Mall, celebrating over 30 years at its Bristol Street location in South Coast Metro, is gearing up for exciting changes. As of February 1, its longtime anchor tenant, Urban Outfitters, has departed the property, making way for renovations that will welcome new tenants.Linda Sadeghi, original owner, shared:"When we sought Urban as our anchor many years ago, it was for their first store in OC, and they were privately owned. Thirty years later, they are now an international public conglomerate with over 700 stores worldwide. No longer quite the 'local entrepreneur' that we built our business to support."(Note: The…

FASHIONISTAS 2025: Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA)

By Greer Wylder

February 07, 2025

FASHIONISTAS 2025 is on view now through March 22, 2025, at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art. This bold exhibition celebrates fashion’s power to provoke, inspire, and challenge the status quo. Fashion takes center stage as a force that defies convention, rejects mediocrity, and pushes back against bad taste with unapologetic creativity.With an irresistible energy, FASHIONISTAS 2025 explores fashion as ‘street theater,’ inspiring artists to break boundaries and spark conversation. The exhibition features a dynamic range of works, including text, symbols, posters, placards, video, photography, paintings, sculpture, functional objects, installations, and new media projects.The public is invited to the…

Love & Art: An Afternoon of Chocolate, Wine, and Creativity

By Greer Wylder

February 02, 2025

Ethos Contemporary Art invites guests to an afternoon of art, chocolate tasting, and wine at the "Love Show" on February 8, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m.Ukrainian chocolatier Olha Yaloza of U4U Chocolates will present a selection of handcrafted chocolates paired with wine. Wearable art corsets by Mercedes Brunelli will also be featured, with an opportunity to meet the artist and try one on.Georgeana Ireland will showcase "100 Hearts for Haiti," supporting Psalm 139 Love and the construction of a new home for abandoned mothers and orphans in Haiti. Ethos Contemporary Art, its artists, and patrons have contributed to various…

43rd Annual California Cool Art Auction at Laguna Art Museum

By Greer Wylder

January 31, 2025

Laguna Art Museum is thrilled to unveil details for its highly anticipated 43rd Annual California Cool Art Auction, benefiting the museum and its programs. This premier event, celebrating the best of California art, kicks off on February 15, 2025, with both online and in-person experiences for art enthusiasts.Bidding begins February 19 via Bidsquare, featuring a carefully curated selection of works by many of California's most celebrated artists. Art lovers can preview the collection in person at the museum with paid admission starting February 15, or explore it virtually on Bidsquare from February 19 onward.The festivities culminate on March 1, 2025,…

Tomatomania Returns: The Ultimate Tomato Plant Sale at Roger’s Gardens

By Greer Wylder

January 30, 2025

Tomatomania returns to Roger’s Gardens for its 14th year from Friday, February 28 – Sunday, March 9, bringing the world’s largest—and most fun—tomato plant sale. Scott Daigre and his team of Tomatomaniacs are back with an incredible selection of over 250 heirloom and hybrid tomato varieties, including exciting new additions for 2025. And stay tuned—the highly anticipated Tomato of the Year will be revealed soon.Largest Tomato Plant SaleDiscover an extensive collection of heirloom and hybrid tomato plants, perfect for every garden.Tomatomania at Roger’s Gardens is more than just a plant sale—it’s an experience. This ten-day event is a must for tomato…