Each week, Arts Orange County and Culture OC deliver you this look at the stories and events happening in our arts and cultural community.

Newport Beach TV Fest

Celebrate the stars and stories that light up your screens in this inaugural expansion of the Newport Beach Film Festival at the newly re-opened Lido Theatre MORE

Nate Jackson Takes Orange County Punk History Personally

Native son Nate Jackson co-writes first book documenting the history of Orange County's punk rock scene.

L.A. Philharmonic Visits Orange County with Glowing Herrmann and Tchaikovsky

REVIEW: Joseph Pereira’s new percussion concerto also gets an impressive airing.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic made its annual trip to the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on Thursday night (courtesy of the Philharmonic Society of Orange County). It is one of the more versatile orchestras at work today and, led by Spanish guest conductor Gustavo Gimeno, it played an interestingly varied program, with comfort, style and abandon, as well as commitment. In a Society season that featured major orchestras from Europe, the Angelenos gave every bit as much satisfaction.

A great deal of the programming offered by the other touring orchestras on the Society’s schedule this year has been hackneyed, so the L.A. Phil’s agenda was refreshing, at least in the first half, for not being so well traveled. It featured Bernard Herrmann’s Suite from “Vertigo,” the second performance of Joseph Pereira’s “Naru” (its premiere came Thursday in L.A.) and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 in what proved to be a far from routine performance.

From Drag Brunches to Punk Proms, Orange County's 'Pride is for Everyone'

Pride in Orange County means community, celebration and showing up – whether you’re marching in a parade, cheering at a ballgame, or dancing under the stars.

Each week, we recommend a variety of events and experiences from the listings at SparkOC.com, our free website for Orange County's arts and cultural community.

Summer Serenade

The popular celebration of chamber music classics from the Orchestra Collective of Orange County returns for its fifth year, this time indoors on the stage at the Brea Curtis Theatre MORE

Flag Day

Anaheim's Pearson Park is the setting for the city's 30th annual salute to the stars and stripes, featuring a parade and live stage performances MORE

Hunt Branch Library Summer Carnival

Admission is free for this one-night family event at Fullerton's historic Hunt Branch Library, including carnival games and surprises MORE

Open Studios at Laguna Canyon Artist Studios

A dozen Canyon artists invite members of the public to drop in, see their works and methods, and purchase original pieces at this annual showcase in Laguna Beach MORE