March 12, 2025

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

Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez - a Trip to New Orleans Featuring The Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra

A 19-piece ensemble summons the spirit of Mardi Gras through song at the Irvine Barclay Theatre MORE

The Five Details Orange County Restaurants Fail to Notice, and Five They Do Well

Culinary contributor Anne Marie Panoringan shares what surprises her about a restaurant’s attention to detail - or lack thereof.

Senior Editor Richard Chang is Interviewed for the Podcast 'Bounce'

Culture OC's senior editor, Richard Chang, was recently interviewed by Susan Petrella for her podcast "Bounce," self-described as "playful, unfussy conversations with SoCal's arts and culture stars."

Vienna Philharmonic Brings Distinctive Sound to Beethoven and Strauss

REVIEW: Yefim Bronfman shines as soloist, Nézet-Séguin almost makes ‘Ein Heldenleben’ work.

South Coast Repertory Endured a Rough Year But Sees Opportunities Ahead

The theater’s challenges mirror many of American theater’s current dilemmas.

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.

Women's History Month Art Exhibition

The City of Buena Park celebrates the visual art created by Orange County Women - viewable at City Hall by appointment MORE

Danny Trejo - Trejo's Tacos

Tough guy movie actor turned L.A. entrepreneuer Danny Trejo visits the OC Public Library at Rancho Santa Margarita to share recipes and stories from his new cookbook "Trejo's Tacos" MORE

Kiddle Karoo's Monster House Party

It's a high-energy singalong musical puppet extravaganza at Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo MORE

Go Green

The CAMP in Costa Mesa is cultivating a unique celebration of the Earth and St. Patrick's Day with live music, craft workshops, a clothing swap, and restaurant specials MORE

 
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