November 29, 2023

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

Carols by Candlelight

A powerful and intimate annual concert by the Pacific Chorale draws you into the power and wonder of traditional holiday songs MORE

Dynamic (Sister) Duos Command OC's Restaurant Scene

Our columnist understands that success isn’t always strength in numbers, it’s strength in sisters. She gets to know some of the prominent players in Orange County’s food and beverage scene.

Chance Theater is Built to Last

PART 1: The Anaheim stage finds balance and support at the intersection of art and commerce.

Great Places for Cocktails in Orange County, Part 2: More New Classics

COCKTAILS, PART 2: Over the next few weeks, our food writers, Anne Valdespino and Anne Marie Panoringan, are taking a deep dive into places around Orange County that are great spots to grab a drink with friends.

A Cornucopia of Options: What to Do in Orange County During the 2023 Holiday Season

Performances, exhibitions, holiday fairs and more are in store for the culturally curious.

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.

Capistrano Lights at Mission San Juan Capistrano

Throughout December, your special Capistrano Lights ticket includes holiday programming such as Dickens-era-carolers, a butterfly orchard, a nightly tree-lighting, and regular day admission to Mission San Juan Capistrano MORE

Winter Exhibit Preview

Get a free sneak preview (with RSVP) of two upcoming exhibits at Anaheim's MUZEO - including the return of the beloved MUZEO Express holiday model train showcase MORE

Tamale Festival + Christmas Tree Lighting

Celebrate the holidays in Orange County fashion with this free family festival in La Habra that combines delicious food, live performances, a petting zoo, and more MORE

Nature Journaling

Discover a new way to enjoy the outdoors with this guided hike in Buena Park which teaches you how to observe and document the details of your nature trips MORE

 

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 — Andrew Brown, President & CEO,

Pacific Chorale

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