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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 Series

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 of Flavor

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 In Love’

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...

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Disney and CHOC lace up shoes for charity 5k...

By Mark Eades, Backstage SoCal Get your walking shoes ready, it's time to start preparing for the 2018 CHOC Walk in the Park, presented by...

Q&A: ‘Currents’ electrifies Costa Mesa with dance-infused show

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the SoCal debut of internationally renowned Israeli performance troupe Mayumana on Saturday, April 6.

The biggest and baddest of Monster Jam returns to...

Monster Jam returns to Angel Stadium of Anaheim for three consecutive weekends -- beginning this Saturday and Sunday.

Keepin’ the funk fresh: Brian Culbertson returns to Newport...

Award-winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Brian Culbertson will perform at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach's Summer Concert Series on Sept. 21, 2018.

Local Spotlight

Crime Beat podcast digs into OC’s most compelling & mysterious

By JACKIE MOE True-crime podcast listeners will indulge in Crime Beat for its gripping storytelling, mysterious nature and...

Local Experts

Rest Is Best: How Sleep and Taking Time Off Improves Athleticism

When tired and choosing between sleep, an extra class, or even an extra recovery session, it is best to choose the extra time for sleep.

Athletes & Dancers: How to Eat, Drink & Still Be Healthy Over the Holidays

Ask for the Experts: How to stay fit and healthy during the holidays

Dancers: How to Improve Ankle Mobility and Performance

How to improve ankle mobility and stability for dancers and athletes.

‘The Graceful Exit’ founder talks new website and podcast for navigating divorce

New website serves women enduring the divorce process throughout Orange County and Southern California.

Backstage Q&A

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...