May 16, 2008

March 2008

Features

Extreme Guitar

Extreme Guitar

The Orange County Performing Artscenter is recruiting up to 100 electric guitar players of all ages and styles to perform a one-hour piece of experimental music on March 29.

Interview with John Moorlach

Interview with John Moorlach

Read our in-depth Q&A with the Chairman of the Board of Orange County Supervisors.

Building Respect

Building Respect

Orange County hasn't been known for its architecture. But a new book by the American Institute of Architects Orange County just might change that.

Selling the Sail

Selling the Sail

A pioneer of online lending brings some new ideas to the yacht business.


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Style: Bold for Spring

Vibrant pigments herald a colorful spring. Check out photos from our latest fashion shoot.

Beauty: Most Wanted

We spotlight the latest product from Kiehl’s.

Beauty: Beauty Q&A

Read our quick interview with Ron Love, founder and president of 18/8, a men’s hair care and grooming center.

Beauty: Beauty News

Pregnant? Try one of these maternity spa treatments at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel spa.

A La Mode: Catwalk

St. John recently showed off its Fall 2008 fashion collection. View the runway photos!

A La Mode: Fashion News

A new collection from Van Cleef & Arpels, trunk shows, store openings and more.

A La Mode: What's Hot

Check out photos and details of the hottest items in Orange County fashion.

A Slice of Orange: Vote for Trela

Christopher Trela may be many things, but a quitter he's not. He's still running ... for something.

Commentary: Amusing Musings

Columnist Michael Ray ponders old Newport, new Newport and new, new Newport Beach.

Home Accents: Books for Home

Need some inspiration on home design or decor? Check out these books.

Open House: Built to Impress

Open House: This Pelican Crest estate in Newport Beach has definite wow factor.

On the Stage: Phantom at OCPAC

A great story, imaginative staging and memorable music have combined to give 'The Phantom of the Opera' 20 years of staying power.

On the Stage: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at OCPAC

Revelations is one of many pieces the ensemble will perform during its week-long stop this month.

Art Access: Portraits of the Soul

About Face: Portraiture Now at the Long Beach Museum of Art shows the works of 35 artists who use paint, pastels, graphite, or colored pencil to depict real-life contemporary people.

Focus on Galleries: Sculptural Mythology

Artist Ron Pippin shows his dream-like sculptures at antique and furnishing shop, Trove, in Laguna Beach.

Society: Jeff Goldblum?

Find out what he was doing in Orange County and take a look at our other snapshots from events around the county.

As I Was Saying: Events Galore

Awards, charity and even a ball.

Scene: Party to Remember

See photos from this year’s 34th annual Candlelight Concert, benefiting the Orange County Performing Artscenter.

Click: Brunch at Brown Jordan

The luxury outdoor furniture manufacturer hosts a lecture by author, designer and consultant Steve Nobel at its Laguna Niguel showroom.

Click: Innovative

View photos from Lighting Innovation and Ketel One Vodka's party at a lighting store showroom in Laguna Niguel.

Click: Gourmet Fundraising Benefits Diabetes Research

The event raised $5,000 through opportunity drawing.

Travel: Get Away to LA

Travel Report: A round-up of some hot LA hotels for your visiting pleasure.

Travel: Hot Hideaway

Punta Mita’s Four Seasons Resort and Private Residence Villas crank up the thermostat on cool.

Travel: Rediscovering Playa

In the midst of a small fishing village on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, The Tides offers a holistic oasis in a bustling resort town.

Cuisine: The Crow Bar and Kitchen

Our restaurant reviewer finds true love in this Orange County gastropub.

By the Glass: Land of Prosperity

A brother-sister team leave their careers and return to their family's Sonoma land to make wine.

Tidbits: Champagne and Wine and Daiquiris, Oh My

Find out what's happening at a restaurant near you.

Shrink Rap: Tunnel Vision

Our contributing clinical psychologist explores nuances of the human attention span.

The Burn: No More Sore

Learn some easy ways to prevent post-workout muscle soreness.

Living Well: Live a Cancer-Free Life

Our medical expert offers up tips on staying cancer-free.

For Him

Gear, gadgets and other goodies for guys. Find out what's hot in watches and how Converse is celebrating its 100th birthday.

Backstory: Birds with a Mission

No one is sure why swallows travel 7,500 miles to San Juan Capistrano every March. But when they arrive, it’s time to celebrate.

Orange Pulp: Diary of a Waterman

Our waterman ponders the Coastal Commission's recent vote against the proposed 241 Toll Road extension near south Orange County.

Orange Pulp: Water-Wise Filmmaking

Laguna Beach IMAX movie pioneer, Greg MacGillivray, releases his latest project, which documents the alarming shrinking of the Colorado River.

Orange Pulp: The Art of Service

Giuseppe Lama, managing director for The Resort at Pelican Hill, shares his wisdom on what it takes to excel in customer service.

Orange Pulp: The Mansion Debate

Is this new Orange County mansion “the jewel of Irvine” or an eyesore in a quaint 1960s neighborhood?

Orange Pulp: Peter Blake Gallery Celebrates 15 Years

Find out how this former waiter helped turn the Laguna Beach art community into what it is today.

Orange Pulp: Sole Genius

An Orange County entrepreneur creates kids shoes with interchangeable soles. Simple yet brilliant.

Orange Pulp: Heavy Lifting

We get to know Stephanie Ciarelli, Newport Harbor High strength coach and the junior national coach for USA Weightlifting.

Orange Pulp: The Driver's Seat

Coast auto expert Steve Irsay gets personal with the 2008 Audi R8. You don't want to miss his exclusive interview with the hot new supercar.

Orange Pulp: Shop Talk

Take an exotic journey at lala, an Indian-import fabric and clothing shop in Laguna Beach.