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

Bach & Telemann: Collegium Musicum

The unique baroque interpretations of classical music created by Kontrapunktus return to Laguna Beach in this special tribute to the historical friendship and mutual encouragement between two legendary composers MORE

Where to Find Arts Programs for Kids This Fall in Orange County

Whether your child is a budding artist, a future performer, or simply looking for a fun and educational way to spend their time, Orange County’s fall arts offerings have something for everyone.

SCR’s Paula Tomei shares some memories about her 44-Year SCR career in a candid TV interview.

Paula Tomei, South Coast Repertory’s longtime managing director, will soon leave her job. Tomei, 66, has been with Orange County’s most prominent theater company for 44 of its 60 seasons, the last 30 in her present position. She will be succeeded by Suzanne Appel, managing director of New York’s Vineyard Theatre.

Culture OC publisher Paul Hodgins recently talked to Tomei on OC World about her long, eventful career at SCR.

Temporary Crow Exhibit Takes Flight in Laguna Beach

The Laguna Beach community got a public art activation fully themed in birds this month with a visit from the Orange County Bird of Prey Center landing during a crow-themed exhibit in front of city hall.

Northern California artist Jack Champion installed his “Attempted Murder” exhibit July 12 on the front lawn of Laguna Beach City Hall. The exhibit features two 1,000-pound bronze crow sculptures that will continue on display through Sept. 20.

“Three or more would be called a murder — such as a gaggle of geese — therefore (this) is an ‘Attempted Murder,’” said Siân Poeschl, cultural arts manager for the city of Laguna Beach, describing the play on words of the exhibit title.

The temporary exhibit is the second of three installations outside city hall for 2024. The first was titled “Dream Big” by Elizabeth Laul Healy, and Poeschl said the December exhibit will remain a surprise for the community.

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.

A Moon for the Daydreamers

OCMA's special exhibit sees a wide variety of artists across all visual arts disciplines celebrate our satellite in the sky and all the wonder and curiosity it inspires MORE

Chalk Art Festival

You can make your own art during this colorful day of community creation in the city of Yorba Linda, also featuring live music and food trucks MORE

Summer Games in the City

While the Olympics may be over, children can still learn about their history through hands-on play at Irvine's Pretend City Children's Museum MORE

Sensory Friendly Screening of Barbie

The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana puts last year's blockbuster back on screen in a relaxed sensory environment to accommodate people prone to overstimulation MORE