Kaitlin Wright https://voiceofoc.org Orange County's Nonprofit Newsroom Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:38:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-VoiceofOC.icon_.EXTRASMALL-32x32.png Kaitlin Wright https://voiceofoc.org 32 32 128151149 New Ballet ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ Prioritizes Storytelling, Acting and Mexican Culture  https://voiceofoc.org/2023/03/new-ballet-like-water-for-chocolate-prioritizes-storytelling-acting-and-mexican-culture/ Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3170165

American Ballet Theatre’s adaptation of the famed Mexican novel “Like Water for Chocolate” makes its North American premiere in Costa Mesa.

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American Ballet Theatre’s adaptation of the famed Mexican novel “Like Water for Chocolate” makes its North American premiere in Costa Mesa.

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]]> 3170165 What’s Coming Up in Arts & Culture for 2023? https://voiceofoc.org/2023/01/whats-coming-up-in-arts-culture-for-2023/ Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3167420

Voice of OC’s arts writers pick out notable events for the spring season in theater, dance, visual arts, classical music, culture and food.

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Voice of OC’s arts writers pick out notable events for the spring season in theater, dance, visual arts, classical music, culture and food.

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]]> 3167420 Nochebuena at Musco Center for the Arts Celebrates the Season in a Uniquely Mexican American Way https://voiceofoc.org/2022/12/nochebuena-at-musco-center-for-the-arts-celebrates-the-season-in-a-uniquely-mexican-american-way/ Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3166774

Acclaimed groups Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles are in the spotlight in the annual Christmas tradition at Musco.

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Acclaimed groups Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles are in the spotlight in the annual Christmas tradition at Musco.

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]]> 3166774 What To Do in Orange County During the 2022 Holiday Season https://voiceofoc.org/2022/11/what-to-do-in-orange-county-during-the-2022-holiday-season/ Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3165842

Voice of OC’s arts and culture writers pick out the best in culture, visual arts, dance, theater, classical music and food for the holiday season.

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Voice of OC’s arts and culture writers pick out the best in culture, visual arts, dance, theater, classical music and food for the holiday season.

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]]> 3165842 VOC Staff Pick the Best for the 2022 Arts & Culture Fall Season https://voiceofoc.org/2022/09/voc-staff-pick-the-best-for-the-2022-arts-culture-fall-season/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3163026

Arts and culture organizations in O.C. have emerged from the pandemic. And they’re ready to raise the bar and the level of social activity.

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Arts and culture organizations in O.C. have emerged from the pandemic. And they’re ready to raise the bar and the level of social activity.

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]]> 3163026 Laguna Dance Festival Evolves as Jodie Gates Moves to a New Position in Cincinnati https://voiceofoc.org/2022/08/laguna-dance-festival-evolves-as-jodie-gates-moves-to-a-new-position-in-cincinnati/ Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:54:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3161317

Revolutionary arts leader Jodie Gates is stepping away but not down as artistic director of the Laguna Dance Festival. The festival's annual weekend of performances, Aug. 12-13, will highlight world-class performers.

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Revolutionary arts leader Jodie Gates is stepping away but not down as artistic director of the Laguna Dance Festival. The festival's annual weekend of performances, Aug. 12-13, will highlight world-class performers.

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]]> 3161317 Alonzo King Calls for Peacemakers in a New Work for American Ballet Theatre https://voiceofoc.org/2022/03/alonzo-king-calls-for-peacemakers-in-a-new-work-for-american-ballet-theatre/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:56:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3150797

The acclaimed company, at Segerstrom through Sunday, is presenting three works including a world premiere.

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The acclaimed company, at Segerstrom through Sunday, is presenting three works including a world premiere.

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]]> 3150797 Looking Ahead at Arts and Culture in 2022 https://voiceofoc.org/2021/12/looking-ahead-at-arts-and-culture-in-2022/ Fri, 31 Dec 2021 15:49:40 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3147082

Voice of OC's Arts & Culture writers reveal events they are looking forward to attending in the new year.

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Voice of OC's Arts & Culture writers reveal events they are looking forward to attending in the new year.

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]]> 3147082 Christmas Arrives Early with ‘Nochebuena: Christmas Eve In Mexico’ at Musco Center for the Arts https://voiceofoc.org/2021/12/christmas-arrives-early-with-nochebuena-christmas-eve-in-mexico-at-musco-center-for-the-arts/ Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:22:57 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3146452

Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar return to Orange County this weekend.

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Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar return to Orange County this weekend.

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]]> 3146452 ‘The Nutcracker’ Holiday Dance Tradition Returns to Orange County https://voiceofoc.org/2021/12/the-nutcracker-holiday-dance-tradition-returns-to-orange-county/ Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:33:05 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3146101

The famed holiday ballet returns to several local stages after a year-long hiatus due to COVID, bringing with it excitement for the season and for a return to “normal.”

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The famed holiday ballet returns to several local stages after a year-long hiatus due to COVID, bringing with it excitement for the season and for a return to “normal.”

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]]> 3146101 Orange County Once Again Readies to Celebrate the Holidays with Music and More https://voiceofoc.org/2021/11/orange-county-once-again-readies-to-celebrate-the-holidays-with-music-and-more/ Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:43:21 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3145798

Need a few ideas for getting out to celebrate the holidays? The Arts & Culture team has put together a list of their favorites for the upcoming season.

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Need a few ideas for getting out to celebrate the holidays? The Arts & Culture team has put together a list of their favorites for the upcoming season.

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]]> 3145798 Orange County’s Dance Season is in Full Swing, and Contemporary is King https://voiceofoc.org/2021/10/orange-countys-dance-season-is-in-full-swing-and-contemporary-is-king/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:47:41 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3141185

Philadelphia’s BalletX and Orange County’s own Backhausdance will present contemporary dance performances this Saturday, Oct. 16. 

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Philadelphia’s BalletX and Orange County’s own Backhausdance will present contemporary dance performances this Saturday, Oct. 16. 

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]]> 3141185 A Look at Orange County’s Arts & Culture for Fall 2021 https://voiceofoc.org/2021/09/a-look-at-orange-countys-arts-culture-for-fall-2021/ Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3137799

Voice of OC’s arts writers pick out the best in visual arts, theater, classical music, dance, culture and food.

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Voice of OC’s arts writers pick out the best in visual arts, theater, classical music, dance, culture and food.

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]]> 3137799 National Choreographers Initiative Weighs Risk vs. Reward and Chooses to Host its Usual In-Person Event https://voiceofoc.org/2021/07/national-choreographers-initiative-weighs-risk-vs-reward-and-chooses-to-host-its-usual-in-person-event/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:10:21 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3133908

After a year off, the National Choreographers Initiative has brought back dancers and choreographers to work on new works.

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After a year off, the National Choreographers Initiative has brought back dancers and choreographers to work on new works.

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]]> 3133908 The Wooden Floor Goes Site-Specific for its First Performance Since 2019 https://voiceofoc.org/2021/07/the-wooden-floor-goes-site-specific-for-its-first-performance-since-2019/ Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:25:47 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3131512

The Wooden Floor, a school that dance, academic and family programs for low-income students in Santa Ana, will present their 38th annual concert as a site-specific performance on their campus.

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The Wooden Floor, a school that dance, academic and family programs for low-income students in Santa Ana, will present their 38th annual concert as a site-specific performance on their campus.

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]]> 3131512 Laguna Dance Festival Brings Live, In-Person Dance Back to Young Orange County Dancers https://voiceofoc.org/2021/06/laguna-dance-festival-brings-live-in-person-dance-back-to-young-orange-county-dancers/ Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3130303

Students embrace the chance to dance inside a studio after a year of unconventional dance training.

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Students embrace the chance to dance inside a studio after a year of unconventional dance training.

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]]> 3130303 American Ballet Theatre Returns to the Stage for First Time Since the Pandemic https://voiceofoc.org/2021/04/american-ballet-theatre-returns-to-the-stage-for-first-time-since-the-pandemic/ Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:57:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3126016

ABT dancers have come to Costa Mesa to live and work in a pandemic bubble in order to rehearse and perform together for an upcoming streaming concert.

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ABT dancers have come to Costa Mesa to live and work in a pandemic bubble in order to rehearse and perform together for an upcoming streaming concert.

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]]> 3126016 Anaheim City Council Unanimously Votes to Keep Anaheim Ballet in its Home Studio — for Now https://voiceofoc.org/2021/04/anaheim-city-council-unanimously-votes-to-keep-anaheim-ballet-in-its-home-studio-for-now/ Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3125860

After being lured to Anaheim 24 years ago, Anaheim Ballet has 18 months to find a new home before being kicked out of its current location due to changes in affordable-housing laws.

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After being lured to Anaheim 24 years ago, Anaheim Ballet has 18 months to find a new home before being kicked out of its current location due to changes in affordable-housing laws.

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]]> 3125860 Skylar Campbell Improvises in Light of Delayed Company Premiere https://voiceofoc.org/2021/03/skylar-campbell-improvises-in-light-of-delayed-company-premiere/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3121319

Skylar Campbell, a Laguna Beach native and principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada, had put two years of work into coordinating the live debut of the Skylar Campbell Dance Collective at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, until it was all put on hold due to the pandemic.

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Skylar Campbell, a Laguna Beach native and principal dancer with the National Ballet of Canada, had put two years of work into coordinating the live debut of the Skylar Campbell Dance Collective at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, until it was all put on hold due to the pandemic.

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]]> 3121319 What’s Coming in Local Arts & Culture in 2021 https://voiceofoc.org/2021/01/whats-coming-in-local-arts-culture-in-2021/ Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:00:34 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=2921669

Arts and culture organizations are moving forward with cautious optimism as events get planned for the new year. Here's what Voice of OC writers are looking forward to.

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Arts and culture organizations are moving forward with cautious optimism as events get planned for the new year. Here's what Voice of OC writers are looking forward to.

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