No theater? No problem! OCSA students will perform ‘Now. Here. This.’ virtually
Author of musical "Now. Here. This." Susan Blackwell reimagines musical with OCSA students to create virtual theater experience in a COVID world.
‘Wicked’ star performs with OCSA’s aspiring Broadway students
Before she was belting out "Defying Gravity" as Elphaba in the Broadway and national tour of Tony Award-winning Wicked, Jessica Vosk was...
New Orleans’ artist James Martin is exactly what jazz needs
Saxophonist, singer, and songwriter James Martin is pumped to get everyone on the dance floor of the Music Preserves Foundation's One Year...
Get ready to dance with Koo Koo Kanga Roo
Comedic dance-pop duo Koo Koo Kanga Roo will bring their fun show to California rock clubs, including the Voo Doo Room in San Diego on Jan. 23 and Chain Reaction in Anaheim on Jan. 30.
How to Heal Bone Stress Injuries in Dancers & Athletes
Bone stress injuries, especially in dance, can be stressful. They can be hard to understand, hard to suspect, and have unpredictable healing...
4 reasons why you can’t miss Dana Point’s 45th Annual Boat Parade of Lights
Decked in exotic Tiki decor, the 45th Annual Boat Parade of Lights in Dana Point kicks off with a bang on Dec. 6.
Vanessa Williams dazzles at annual Chapman Celebrates Gala
Grammy Award-nominated Vanessa Williams' robust, melodious vocals illuminated the annual Chapman Celebrates Gala on Nov. 2 as she serenaded her iconic number...
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...
New foundation aims to inspire and support music education in OC & beyond
Freshly launched Music Preserves Foundation's mission is to inspire greater understanding and appreciation for music and provide cultural opportunities and music and arts education year-round.
Q&A Meet the Leads: ABT and Segerstrom Center’s ‘The Nutcracker’
By SIERRA ESQUEDA, Backstage SoCal correspondent
The American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School presents their annual production of...
Waddle into the brand new Huntington Beach Duck Donuts shop
Duck Donuts Franchising Company is now open for business in Huntington Beach. Owned by Gary Kopel and Minal Mehta, the store is located at 18591...
Disney and CHOC lace up shoes for charity 5k Walk in the Park
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...
Left Coast Brewing Opens in Irvine with Booze and BBQ!
Left Coast Brewing Irvine, located in Irvine Company’s Sand Canyon Plaza, is now open! The tasting room features Kansas City-style barbecue, exclusive Irvine-based beer, and...
