Jackie Moe
Jackie Moe is a professional entertainment reporter and editor who lives for live music, marathon running, and good stories. Working as a features reporter for major newspaper publications Orange County Register, Press-Enterprise and Los Angeles Times, and as an editor for a variety of publications including OC Business Journal, Inland Empire Magazine and Parenting OC, she recognized the need for quality digital coverage for all of the truly fascinating people, food, and events in and around Orange County.
She created Backstage SoCal in 2017 to provide unique entertainment content beyond the general calendar items. You may contact her directly on her social media or email: socalnewsjackie@gmail.com
Elijah Ahmad Lewis Brings ‘The Wiz’ to Costa Mesa in a Full-Circle Moment
Dana Cimone as Dorothy, Cal Mitchell as The Lion, Elijah Ahmad Lewis as The Scarecrow, and D. Jerome as The Tinman in the North American Tour of THE WIZ. Photo by Jeremy Daniel.jpg
Rita Rudner’s New Year’s Eve at Laguna Playhouse: Big Laughs, Champagne, Home by 10
By JACKIE MOE
Most New Year’s Eve plans involve crowds, chaos, and staying up far later than anyone actually...
Still Shufflin’: Boz Scaggs Talks Hits, Jams and Staying Timeless
By JACKIE MOE
Nearly five decades after Silk Degrees made him a household name, Boz Scaggs is still finding...
Unlocking the Screams: Inside SeaWorld’s 5th Annual Howl-O-Scream
By JACKIE MOE
As the sun sets over SeaWorld San Diego, the aquarium park transforms into a chilling playground...
From UCI to Broadway: Actress Returns to OC with Broadway’s Hottest Musical ‘& Juliet’
See Broadway’s & Juliet at Segerstrom Center Sept. 9–21. UC Irvine alum Teal Wicks stars as Anne Hathaway in this pop-fueled twist on Shakespeare.
Staying Alive with Symphony Style: Enrico Lopez-Yañez on Bringing Disco Fever to Irvine
Symphony meets soul this Saturday with Pacific Symphony’s “Disco Fever — Let’s Dance!” Aug. 23 at Great Park Live in Irvine.
Ozomatli Brings 30 Years of Culture, Community, and Celebration to OC Parks Summer Concert...
By JACKIE MOE
Kicking off the OC Parks 2025 Summer Concert Series on June 19 at Mile Square Regional...
2025 Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival: Grand Tastings, Harbor Views, and 20 Years...
By JACKIE MOE
Swirling, sipping, and savoring took center stage Memorial Day weekend as the Newport Beach Wine &...
‘Mamma Mia!’ Returns to Costa Mesa with Dancing Queens and ABBA Magic
The 25th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia! lights up Costa Mesa May 13–18 with ABBA hits, dazzling energy, and three generations dancing in the aisles.
25 Years of The Used: A Conversation with Jeph Howard
The Used. Photo Credit Hunter Garrett (@shotbyhvnter)
Reba McEntire to Host 60th ACM Awards Featuring Star-Studded Duets and Decades-Spanning Tribute
Country music’s biggest night is pulling out all the stops for its 60th anniversary.
The Academy of Country...
From Jet Pilot to Jazz Vocalist: Judy Whitmore Soars with New Album ‘Let’s Fall...
Judy Whitmore is inviting listeners to embrace the elegance of romance with her new album, Let’s Fall In Love, a 12-track...
Lantern’s Edge: Dana Point’s Coastal Dining Gem
By JACKIE MOE
Perched above the shimmering Dana Point coastline, Lantern’s Edge at Laguna Cliffs Marriott offers more than...
A Conversation with Joss Stone: Holiday Spirit, Soulful Music, and Life in Harmony
Grammy-winning artist Joss Stone reflects on her career, the magic of holiday music, and collaborating with Pacific Symphony at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa on Dec. 20-21.
Galpão Gaucho Steakhouse Opens with a Sizzling Celebration in Irvine
Guests at the grand opening event indulged in Brazilian delicacies, fine wines, and the show-stopping 24-karat Golden Steak, marking the arrival of Irvine’s newest culinary hotspot.
