We all love life along our gorgeous coast. But how much do you fancy yourself a connoisseur of the actual Coastlifestyle? Find out just how much you know about who’s who and what’s what with our quiz.
If you get all 15 right, consider yourself a maven of the social scene.
If you score:
14-12: You indeed have been out and about this year.
11-8: Poor you! You must be working too hard to get out much.
7-1: Well, you just might be from Fullerton.
0: Thankfully there’s a cure for that: Read every issue of Coast.
1. Never mind ho-hum party decor. The Orange County Museum of Art’s Art of Dining event projected eye-popping sensual imagery of what artist on the ceiling of the tent during its gala?
A. Amy Schumer B. Marilyn Minter C. Camille Claudel D. Diane Arbus
2. Once just a silent partner, Cindy Galardi Culpepper took over as CEO of which Orange County-based fast-food empire after the death of her ex-husband?
A. In- N-Out B. Del Taco C. Wienerschnitzel D. McDonald’s
3. What world-class orchestra returned to Orange County after a 15-year absence, scoring a cultural coup for the Philharmonic Society?
A. Philadelphia Orchestra B. Los Angeles Philharmonic C. Paris Opera Orchestra D. Berlin Philharmonic
4. What Laguna Beach arts happening celebrated its 50th year in 2016?
A. First Thursdays Art Walk B. Sawdust Festival C. Laguna Art Museum’s Art & Nature D. Pageant of the Masters
5. What arts benefactor promoted cultural and political harmony with the memorable toast: “From East to West to oneness!”?
A. Donald Bren B. Charlie Zhang C. George Argyros D. Wylie Aitken
6. What local chef was a runner-up on Season 13 of the Bravo television series “Top Chef”?
A. Carlos Salgado B. Bruno Serrano C. Amar Santana D. Sal Maniaci
7. What Orange County venue can claim it’s the only regional theater west of the Mississippi that has been open 95 consecutive years?
A. Laguna Playhouse B. South Coast Repertory C. La Mirada Theatre D. Huntington Beach Playhouse
8. The longtime residence of John Wayne in Newport Bay is now home to these frequent hosts of philanthropic events.
A. Larry and Dee Higby B. Beverly and RC Cohen C. Rita Rudner and Martin Bergman D. Twila and Alan True
9. What feature at Chapman University’s Musco Center for the Arts is named after the famous divo Placido Domingo?
A. Blue velvet stage curtain B. Lobby C. Box seats D. The orchestral hall
10. What was the American sparkling wine – tippled by President Richard Nixon and Premier Zhou Enlai at their historic 1972 “Toast to Peace” state dinner –served at the opening of the exclusive “Nixon, China and the Arts” exhibit at South Coast Plaza to preview the reopening of the Nixon library?
A. Robert Mondavi B. Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs C. Duckhorn D. Italio
11. “Henry T. Segerstrom: Imagining the Future” is the title of what creative work based on the life of an influential visionary and retail developer in the county?
A. Musical B. Gallery exhibition C. Documentary D. Biography
12. What Corona del Mar High graduate was the gymnast who competed in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero?
A. Sam Mikulak B. James Pribram C. Evan Marks D. Jeff Pearlman
13. You’re at Pizzeria Ortica to kill an hour before curtain time at South Coast Repertory. Who’s the award-winning mixologist behind the bar?
A. Pascal Olhats B. Andre Bignes C. Joel Anthony Caruso D. Aaron Reid
14. At 325 feet in height, what is the tallest office building in Orange County?
A. 520 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach B. Center Tower, South Coast Plaza C. Anaheim Marriott-Palms Tower D. 200 Spectrum Center, Irvine Spectrum
15. What did Laguna Beach-based Gorjana open for the first tim in October?
A. Brick-and-mortar store B. Specialty tea outlet C. Online clothing site D. Pop-up shop at Fashion Island.
Answers: 1/B 2/C 3/D 4/B 5/B 6/C 7/A 8/B 9/A 10/B 11/B 12/A 13/C 14/D 15/A
