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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)

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...

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.

Fiesta Flavors and Fireworks: Anaheim’s Calaca Mamas Cantina Brings the Magic

By JACKIE MOE Calaca Mamas Cantina is more than just a meal; it’s a fiesta for the senses, offering...

Melissa Etheridge Talks New Projects, Powerful Docuseries, and ‘I’m Not Broken’ Tour Coming to...

By JACKIE MOE With her signature raspy voice and powerful presence, Melissa Etheridge remains a force in the music...

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