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Best Orange Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in CA
We highlight three of the best Orange Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants: The Filling Station Cafe, Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, and Tutto Fresco. Each of these establishments showcases the distinct flavors and inviting atmospheres that make them standout destinations for both locals and visitors. Orange, CA is home to a vibrant and diverse food scene, featuring a myriad of hidden culinary gems that offer unique and unforgettable dining experiences.
OC Parks encouraging community shoreline monitoring in Dana Point
OC Parks recently installed the first community-driven shoreline monitoring location in Orange County. Located along the Strands Beach access ramp, the CoastSnap station encourages community members to help with coastal monitoring efforts. The CoastSnap station includes a smartphone cradle and instructions on how to upload and submit a photo of...
Shark Week is ‘fin'-ished, but a white shark event will surface in Dana Point
Distinguished Speaker Series: An evening with Dr. Chris Lowe at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point. Wednesday, July 24 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; $10 general admission, free for Ocean Institute members. The shark expert will discuss studying juvenile great white sharks near the California coast and how we can...
July 17: After Work Cardio Hike To The Sinks
Immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility the the Irvine Natural Landmarks with a 13-mile after work cardio hike to the Sinks and The Springs. Fresh air, scenic views, winding paths and picturesque vistas. The hike is from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and leaves from the Augustine staging area...
A glimpse at Crystal Cove in Summer
Crystal Cove Conservancy has kicked off the 2024 summer season with extensive programming for all ages that span from the beach to the trails. Visitors will be delighted to see a combination of new and returning programs at Crystal Cove State Park, as well as extended dates for one of the Conservancy’s most popular programs – “The Great Plein Air Art Experience,” which will now run through October.
Platters get splattered at Festival of Arts on Membership Day, July 28
Art lovers are invited to a Platter Painting Demonstration on Sunday, July 28, 12-3 p.m. in the Art Center at Festival of Arts. Visitors will watch as 12 Festival exhibitors try their hand at painting personal designs on giant platters using ceramic glazes. Click photo for a larger image. Photos...
Dana Point Headlands: Data Points To Successful Co-Existence Between People, Pacific Pocket Mouse
“Seen any Pocket Mice?” another hiker asked as he and his son passed us on the Dana Point Headlands Preserve trail last week. “No – have you?” one of my companions asked. “Yeah! I’ve seen them running across the trail before,” he replied. “They’re thriving.”...
LB Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters kick off summer with successful opening week
In the heart of Laguna Beach, a vibrant celebration of art and culture unfolded as the Festival of Arts welcomed locals and visitors to the opening week of the 2024 Festival of Arts Fine Art Show and the Pageant of the Masters. Click on photo for a larger image. Photo...
Cultural Arts: Music in the Park is in full swing, next concert July 21
Bluebird Park, 772 Cress St. Music in the Park is a free public concert series held Sunday evenings in July and August, at Bluebird Park. Concerts start at 5 p.m. Set-up is not permitted before 3 p.m. No dogs are allowed at Bluebird Park (LBMC 6.16.020). No smoking (LBMC 7.40.030). No display or sale of merchandise (LBMC 18.04.015). Low-seating beach chairs are encouraged. Alcohol is permitted for guests 21 or older, but must be accompanied by a full meal. Solicitation of any kind is not permitted at city events.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Erick Sanchez, Brooke Halliday, Joelle B. Lurie (Photo by Francis Gerard Gacad) Life is pandemonium, and so is adolescence. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a quirky gem in the contemporary musical theater canon, centering on an oddly compelling premise. Six language-loving tweens gather to compete in the county spelling bee, run by three adults who are just as wonderfully weird. But don’t be fooled by the innocent plotline. The stakes are high: Each kid grapples with the painful awkwardness of adolescence, first love, and family pressure as they step up to the mic to spell. The Wayward Artist’s production of Spelling Bee, directed by Sydney Raquel, is pure, grade-A fun that’s well worth the trip to OC.
Look what’s happening at Upper Newport Bay in summer
Summer at Upper Newport Bay welcomes you to the outdoors with Sow and Grow Fridays, kayaking, Community Days and Restoration in Big Canyon. Come discover this ecological reserve (coastal wetland) that spans 752 acres. On Friday mornings, bring a friend and join Sow and Grow Fridays in Upper Newport Bay’s...
LBCAC adds concerts for July
–Tuesday, July 16, 8 p.m. The Snacks will take you on a Madcap adventure through time, featuring popular and not so popular songs from the last 100 years. Hear amazing stories behind the songs. See pictures never before seen and hear familiar songs as they should have been heard in the first place! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll beg for mercy.
Pacific Chorale’s Annual Choral Festival to Showcase Free Performance of Major Haydn’s Mass
(Photo credit: Pacific Chorale) Pacific Chorale’s 16th Annual Choral Festival will culminating in a free performance of Haydn’s “Mass in Time of War.”. Conductor Robert Istad leads the Pacific Chorale’s Festival Choir in the final concert. Also on the program is the world premiere of Dr. Jung-a Lee’s new work “Hommage à Haydn.” The composer gives the premiere at the organ.
Laguna Playhouse to Present COMEDY NIGHT AT THE PLAYHOUSE in August
With the funniest lineup this side of the canyon, LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present another night of hilarity with its ongoing series, COMEDY NIGHT AT THE PLAYHOUSE. COMEDY NIGHT AT THE PLAYHOUSE will perform on Tuesday, August 6 at 7:30pm at the Laguna Playhouse. Hosted by Mark Christopher Lawrence, this evening...
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