Phil Lyons and his wife, Mary, became the largest endowment donors to both Pacific Symphony and Pacific Chorale, cementing their place as pillars of Orange County's arts community.

This September, Culture OC marks three years as an independent nonprofit newsroom. Anniversaries usually invite us to look back. This year, we are also looking outward at the artists, organizations, ...

Three years ago this week, we launched Culture OC with an ambitious but simple vision: to give Orange County’s diverse and vibrant arts scene the deep, high-caliber journalism it deserves. At a time ...

The Orange County Museum of Art has a new name and new management. UCI’s acquisition of the 63-year-old museum will result in a new name for the amalgamated institution: the UC Irvine Langson Orange ...

Film, books, poetry, fashion, makers, city explorations, arts education and more -- a closer look at the creative life of Orange County.

We’re thrilled to share with you our writers’ picks for notable events in theater, dance, visual arts, culture and music for fall 2026. Culture OC’s talented team of arts and culture writers has ...

It began as a dream that quickly went bust. While San Clemente has recovered admirably and is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, for anyone trying to reach it – or pass through it – by rail, ...

Reopened two years ago following an extensive restoration, the Lido Theater has been returned to its full glory with art deco details, from the grand marquee outside to ornate mirrors and light ...

Nearly 900 Orange County high school students have been nominated for the 2026 Artist of the Year program, recognizing some of the county’s most promising young artists. This year, 888 students were ...

The World Cup is many things: a massive business enterprise, political event and global media spectacle. This year’s tournament, which begins June 11 and runs for 39 days, is the biggest ever, with ...

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