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Does Prayer Make a Difference?

Susan Keysor Espenschied
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Does Prayer Make a Difference?

 

There are varying reactions within the public about the common phrase, “thoughts and prayers.” If this well-intentioned offering is spouted as a platitude without true dedication, the empty words fall hard on suffering hearts. On the other hand, as evidenced in the genuine outpouring for the Buffalo Bills’ injured player and the communal healing response for Monterey Park, such prayerful expressions are deeply heartwarming. According to the latest Gallup poll, 75% of people engage in prayer in their lives.1 Why? What is it that prayer offers us? And how do we make it meaningful and impactful?

 

As someone who engages in prayer quite often, I have witnessed how prayer solves problems and transforms characters, hearts, thoughts, and lives in very tangible ways. Prayer brings peace, healing, restoration, health, guidance, and freedom. And it can bring them not only to the person praying, but to those for whom we pray.

 

So, how do we move our prayers from spouting platitudes to experiencing the great love of our Creator? Many of us have petitioned God for help in prayer and that humble yearning is often needful. And yet, I’ve seen there is something truly transformative when the heart of prayer goes beyond petitions or mere positive thinking.

 

To learn more about prayer, I frequently turn to the Bible. The book of Psalms as well as the prayer that Jesus shared with his disciples which many refer to as the Lord’s Prayer are incredible examples that countless people have leaned on over the centuries. Rather than a formula, I see these prayers as providing a structure for my own prayers. They help focus my thoughts so I can better hear God’s Word that offers guidance, inspiration, and answers for today’s needs.

 

Beginning by striving to recognize God’s all-power and everlasting grace in quiet prayer helps to silence the doubts and fears that would have me feel separate from God. As with the prophet Elijah (see I Kings 19), this recognition of the “still small voice” of omnipotence allows my whole heart to be in audience with God. In this sanctuary of Spirit, I am reassured that God’s goodness can actually be seen and felt in my life. As the Lord’s Prayer states, “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” This tells me that the love of God isn’t in some far off place; it is present. It is “on earth” so to speak. And so I find that my prayers address specifically the needs of today and tomorrow and in a practical way strengthen my trust that prayer is more than nice ideas I say to reassure myself. There is real spiritual power behind it.

 

In time of need while I was unwell overseas, I experienced the assurance and healing effect the Lord’s prayer offers. As I prayed, I sought to deepen my understanding of each line of this affirming prayer. Humbly and persistently engaging with the inspiration of this prayer, I was healed of intense symptoms of food poisoning and was able to meet my tour group on time that morning with complete freedom.

 

Prayer for oneself and the world are both vital and needed. We cannot help ourselves or the world if one is drifting with the current of thought that is only steeped in the problem and letting fear, anger, frustration, rule our hearts. Humbly praying each day allows us to experience the grace of God’s presence that is so needed.  This prayer changes us and affects our interactions with the world around us. It ripples out to public thought of which we all contribute with every thought and prayer. Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of the church I belong to, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, wrote in her pamphlet, No and Yes, “True prayer is not asking God for love; it is learning to love, and to include all mankind in one affection. Prayer is the utilization of the love wherewith He loves us.” (p. 39) Compassion and leaning on God will go a long way in helping us be what we already are in the eyes of God’s love and hear fresh ideas that inspire solutions and heal hearts.

 

1 https://news.gallup.com/opinion/polling-matters/309638/update-virtual-worship-during-covid.aspx, 05/01/20.

 

 

Anne Cooling

Christian Science Practitioner and

Committee on Publication for Southern California

californias@compub.org

www.christiansciencesocal.org

New Garden in City of Irvine’s Bommer Canyon

Susan Keysor Espenschied
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New Garden in City of Irvine’s Bommer Canyon

 

Bommer Canyon Nature Garden before & after restoration work. 

Images courtesy of Irvine Ranch Conservancy.

 

The City of Irvine and Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) welcome nature lovers to experience the new Bommer Canyon Nature Garden, where visitors can learn about native habitats, local plant life, and Orange County’s ranching history.

 

“The new Bommer Canyon Nature Garden is all about the past, present, and future of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks,” said Brian Hughes, Interpretive Activities Manager for Irvine Ranch Conservancy. “IRC staff and volunteers worked closely with the City of Irvine to help create and maintain the Nature Garden, so visitors can learn about Bommer Canyon’s history and why the area was developed into a nature preserve.”

 

Originally overrun by weeds and invasive plant species, the area located near the Bommer Canyon Cattle Camp was designated as the ideal site for an interpretive nature garden, so visitors can learn about why Orange County’s native wildlands are an important part of the local ecosystem. Through interpretive panels installed by IRC’s Planning and Infrastructure team, the Bommer Canyon Nature Garden will take visitors on a journey through the history of the Irvine Ranch, showcasing ranching techniques and old cattle equipment, as well as native plants from local coastal sage scrub, riparian, and grassland habitats.

 

“A big part of the success of the Bommer Canyon Nature Garden is the dedication from our IRC volunteers,” said Hughes. Leading up to the opening of the Nature Garden, IRC volunteers dedicated months of their time to keeping the area healthy by weeding, clearing trails, planting, and tending to the garden plants, and will continue their efforts to help keep the area healthy and thriving.

 

“With the plants well established, trails complete and signage installed, the Bommer Canyon Nature Garden is ready to become part of the seven-day access trail system on the Landmarks,” said Hughes. “It sits perfectly next to the Nature Loop Trail in Bommer Canyon and is a great spot to rest and learn more about Orange County’s urban wildlands.” The Nature Loop Trail and Nature Garden are accessible seven days a week from 7 a.m. to sunset.

 

For more information about Irvine Ranch Conservancy and restoration efforts on the Landmarks, visit IRConservancy.org. For more information about the City of Irvine open space, visit cityofirvine.org.

 

 

 

Irvine Ranch Conservancy

Irvine Ranch Conservancy is a non-profit, non-advocacy organization created in 2005 to help preserve and support the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks, enhancing the public’s connection to the land while helping partners and landowners with all aspects of stewardship. The Conservancy offers a variety of free, guided outdoor activities for all nature enthusiasts including hiking, mountain biking, horse-back riding and much more. For more information, visit www.letsgooutside.org.

 

 

City of Irvine

Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 310,250 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America’s safest and most successful master-planned urban communities.  Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine’s enviable quality of life.  This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of Great Park.  For more information, please visit www.cityofirvine.org.

 

 

SCFTA Presents Mean Girls

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SCFTA Presents Mean Girls
“IT’S NOT A REGULAR MUSICAL, IT’S A COOL MUSICAL.”

– Entertainment Weekly

 

March 7 – 19, 2023
Segerstrom Hall
Tickets on sale at scfta.org

 The producers of MEAN GIRLS – the record-breaking new musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Pictures based on the hit film – are excited to announce the First National Tour coming to Orange County at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The show will be playing in Segerstrom Hall from March 7 – 19, 2023.

MEAN GIRLS features a book by nine-time Emmy Award® winner Tina Fey, based on her screenplay for the film, music by three-time Emmy Award® winner Jeff Richmond; and lyrics by two-time Tony Award® nominee Nell Benjamin. Tony Award® winner Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs.

The tour cast will feature English Bernhardt as Cady Heron, Nadina Hassan as Regina George, Jasmine Rogers as Gretchen Wieners, Morgan Ashley Bryant as Karen Smith, Lindsay Heather Pearce as Janis Sarkisian, Eric Huffman as Damian Hubbard,
Adante Carter as Aaron Samuels, Caleb Mathura as Kevin G., Heather Ayers as Mrs. Heron/Ms. Norbury/Mrs. George., Lawrence E. Street as Mr. Duvall and Adriana Scalice as Standby for Cady, Regina, and Janis.

MEAN GIRLS opened on Broadway in April 2018 to rave reviews at the August Wilson Theatre, following its world premiere at the National Theatre in Washington, DC, in the fall of 2017.

New York Magazine calls Mean Girls “HILARIOUS! A smart, splashy new musical that delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery.” Chicago Tribune says “Tina Fey writes FUNNIER, SMARTER, SHARPER satire than anyone else in the business.” People Magazine declares the show is “FRESH, FUN AND INFECTIOUS – Jeff Richmond and Nell Benjamin’s songs keep the laughs coming!” The New York Daily News raves Mean Girls “TICKLES THE EARS, EYES AND FUNNY BONE – the direction by Casey Nicholaw packs style, invention and red bull-force energy.” And Entertainment Weekly proclaims it “A MARVEL: DAZZLING & HILARIOUS!”

Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.

MEAN GIRLS (Original Broadway Cast Recording), produced by Atlantic Records, is now available.

Tickets start at $28 and are available at online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa, or by calling (714) 556-2787. For inquiries about group ticket discounts for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236.

MEAN GIRLS
March 7 – 19, 2023
Segerstrom Hall

Tickets start at $28

Box Office
In person
The Box Office
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Monday 10am to 2pm
Tuesday through Friday 12pm to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Phone: Monday – Friday 10am to 5pm
(714) 556-2787

Online – SCFTA.org
Group Sales – (714) 755-0236

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is an innovative, nonprofit arts organization committed to supporting artistic excellence, creating impactful educational programs, and dedicated to engaging a culturally connected, inclusive and vital Orange County community for all, through the power of live performance.

As the leading cultural arts hub, the Center presents a variety of programming with performances by international dance companies, Broadway national tours, jazz and cabaret musicians, chamber orchestras and ensembles, comedy, and speaker series. Through the Education and Community Engagement departments, the Center also delivers family-friendly programming and performances on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza; these events include outdoor movie screenings, concerts, dance classes, diverse festivals and more.

With six venues on a beautiful multi-disciplinary campus, Segerstrom Center for the Arts proudly serves as the artistic home to three of the region’s major performing arts organizations: Pacific Symphony, Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Pacific Chorale as well as two independently acclaimed organizations: Tony Award®-winning South Coast Repertory and a site opening this fall as the home of the Orange County Museum of Art. Segerstrom Center is also home to the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School and Studio D, Arts School for All Abilities.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts applauds its corporate partner Kaiser Permanente, Official Health Care Partner and recognizes Spectrum Reach as media partner for the Broadway Series.

Information provided is accurate at the time of printing, but is subject to change. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a public, non-profit organization. “Segerstrom Center for the Arts” is a registered trademark.

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MV Outstanding Individuals To Be Recognized

Susan Keysor Espenschied
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MV Outstanding Individuals To Be Recognized

 

The City Council on Tuesday, February 14 will recognize some outstanding individuals and receive an update about important 2022 accomplishments.

 

Council Members will recognize the 2022 Employees of the Year that include Senior Public Services Supervisor Bryan Zahn as the City’s Employee of the Year; Fire Captain Danny Goodwin as Orange County Fire Authority’s Employee of the Year; and Crime Prevention Specialist Timory McElwain as Mission Viejo Police Services’ Employee of the Year.

 

For their outstanding work on behalf of our adopted Headquarters Battalion of the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, Lance Corporal Arandy Mendoza will be recognized as “Marine of the Quarter” and Sergeant Alexandra C. Munoz as “Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter.”

 

As the City looks forward to honoring its 35th year since incorporation, the annual State of the City video will premiere on Tuesday, reflecting on the important projects, events and accomplishments of last year.

In other presentations, U.S. Representative Young Kim will introduce herself and her efforts to represent Mission Viejo, which is part of the 40th congressional district.

 

The business portion of the meeting starts at 6 pm in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center.

Meetings are streamed live on the City’s website and air on Cox Channel 30 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99. Residents are encouraged to sign up for the City’s eNewsletter and follow the City’s official social media sites for the most accurate, up-to-date information.

 

 

 

Kelly Tokarski
Public Information Specialist

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE presents  ONCE

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LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE presents  ONCE

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is thrilled to present the fourth show of its season, the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE, book by Edna Walsh, music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, musical direction by Julia Hoffmann, choreography by Paula Hammons Sloan and directed by Steve Steiner. ONCE begins previews on Wednesday, March 8; will open on Sunday, March 12 at 5:30pm (press opening) and perform through Sunday, March 26 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Dr. in Laguna Beach.

 

“Guy meets Girl” in this tender love story about a struggling Irish musician on the verge of giving up, and a piano-playing Czech immigrant who reminds him how to dream. Featuring an outstanding ensemble of performers playing their instruments live on stage, this emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have music that won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Olivier Award and a Tony Award. With all of the magical songs from the critically acclaimed film, including the Oscar-winning “Falling Slowly,” this achingly beautiful, joyously uplifting show strikes an unforgettable chord in audiences and speaks to the power of music to connect us all!

 

ONCE will preview on Wednesday, March 8 at 7:30pm; Thursday, March 9 at 2pm & 7:30pm; Friday, March 10 at 7:30pm & Saturday, March 11 at 2pm & 7:30pm; will open on Sunday, March 12 at 5:30pm (press opening) and perform through Sunday, March 26 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Dr. in Laguna Beach.

 

Performances will be Wednesdays through Fridays at 7:30pm; Saturdays at 2pm & 7:30pm; Sundays at 1:00pm & 5:30pm. There will be added performances on Thursday, March 16 at 2:00pm and Tuesday, March 21 at 7:30pm.  There will be no performance on Sunday, March 26 at 5:30pm.

Tickets range from $66 – $91 and can be purchased online at www.lagunaplayhouse.com or by calling (949) 497-ARTS (2787). Group discounts are available by calling 949-497-2787 ext. 229.  Prices subject to change.

The box office is open Tuesdays – Sundays: 12pm to 4pm; Mondays open 2 hours prior to show time and until 15 minutes after curtain.  Open until showtime on all performance days.

 

COVID PROTOCOLS for the LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE

 

The Laguna Playhouse is no longer requiring vaccine or testing to attend performances. This policy is subject to change without notice and may not apply to every performance. Please see the performance listing and ticket buying page for specifics. Please visit

https://lagunaplayhouse.com/health-and-safety-policy/ for additional details

 

Founded in 1920, the historic Laguna Playhouse is one of the oldest continuously-operating not-for-profit theatres on the West Coast and is proud to be an active participant in the celebrated Laguna Beach arts community. From classic plays and musical comedies to the current off-Broadway smash, cutting edge and traditional music exhibitions, dance festivals and stand-up comedy performances, Laguna Playhouse brings the magical experience of the performing arts direct to over 80,000 patrons each season.

 

Laguna Playhouse educational programming includes year-round classes, productions by and for children and teens (Youth Theatre) and is one of the few companies in the region that offer a curriculum-based professional theatre-touring program, TheatreReach, which aligns with the California State Standards for literature, history and performing arts curriculum.         

 

Laguna Playhouse has been recognized in for the past five years as one of Orange County Register’s “Best of OC” in the category of Live Theatre. The Laguna Playhouse has featured many talented performers on stage, including Ed Asner, Leslie Caron, Hershey Felder, Harrison Ford, Melanie Griffith, Val Kilmer, Gregory Harrison, Dan Lauria, Hal Linden, Wendie Malick, Rita Rudner, Charles Shaughnessy, French Stewart, Loretta Swit, and Bette Davis.

 

Learn What’s Going On at www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

Sweet Venice deserves a loving forever home  

Susan Keysor Espenschied
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Sweet Venice deserves a loving forever home  

Five-year-old Venice experienced a series of unfortunate life events that led her to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center.

 

Through no fault of her own, Venice, a Staffordshire-terrier mix, was passed around from home to home, all of which were ill-equipped to give her the beautiful life she deserves. Her former owner describes Venice as a friendly, mellow, independent, and quiet dog that loves car rides and walks.

She has a sweet and gentle soul that will pull at your heartstrings. Venice is used to being alone for half the day and never has potty accidents inside the house.  She knows commands like “sit” and “stay” and does not jump up when greeting people.  She has lived with cats but can be picky about her dog friends. In all, Venice is a great dog.

 

“Week after week, our staff and volunteers wonder why this lovely girl hasn’t landed her forever home,” said Animal Services Supervisor Brynn Lavison.  “Venice is as gentle as a lamb and has the perfect balance of playful and snuggly energy to make for the best companion.”

 

If you’re interested in adopting Venice, fill out an adoption application at cmvas.org or visit 28095 Hillcrest.

 

 

Kelly Tokarski
Public Information Specialist

Don’t miss Valentine RomCom Author Panel Feb. 10 

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Don’t miss Valentine RomCom Author Panel Feb. 10 

 

Mark your calendar for February 10 to attend the Writers Present Valentine’s RomCom Author Panel at 6 pm in the Council Chamber.

 

This panel of six local romantic comedy writers – Melanie Jacobson, Summer Dowell, Brittany Larsen, Gigi Blume, Julie Christianson, and Savannah Scott – will present their most recent books and discuss the inspiration behind the stories.

All six of these amazing authors specialize in feel-good romances featuring both sweet and slightly sassy heroines. It’s the perfect ladies’ night out and bound to get you in the Valentine’s Day spirit.

 

Books will be sold onsite and signed after the main program. Prizes will be awarded to a few lucky audience members. Doors open at 5:45 pm at 200 Civic Center.

 

Register for this free program at this link.

 

 

Kelly Tokarski
Public Information Specialist

ELKS HONOR MEMBERS FOR YEARS OF SERVICE

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ELKS HONOR MEMBERS FOR YEARS OF SERVICE

Mission Viejo / Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 (“Elks Lodge”) conducted their annual tribute to members for years of service at a recent Tuesday night meeting. This year’s event, which was well attended by Elks members and guests, recognized years of tenure from one  to sixty  years.

Exalted Ruler (“ER”) Rick Moscoso welcomed members and guests and presided over the meeting. Lodge Secretary Norm Jones acted as master of ceremonies and awarded 186 service pins. Secretary Jones said of the event, “Pins are awarded for five-year service increments. We affectionately call it ‘Old Timers Night’ and it is always a fun-filled get-together for the recipients and attendees. There is always lots of storytelling from the older members about the early history of our Lodge.”

Twenty-five-year pins were awarded to Carla Joe Banning, Andrew Dumont, and PER Charles T. Hart. 30-Year pins went to Franklin Simmons and George Cleaver. 35-year service pins went to Thomas Banning lll, Edward Guthrie, Harry Hammer, Allan Richardson, and Richard Selway. Although not present at the meeting but recognized for forty-year Elk’s memberships were: PERs Donald Beal & Thomas Schreck, and members Dennis Miller, and Robert Wondrash. 45-year awards were made to Walter Fernandez, Ronald Putney, Donald Sweetland, and PER John Shannon. There was a standing ovation when memberships spanning 60 years for Don Lundholm, and PER Donald Robinson were announced.

ER Moscoso said of the event, “I think it is great when we honor our old-timers. They are the people who built and made the Elks the charity organization it is today.” Secretary Jones commented, “This year’s event had the highest percentage of eligible 5-year members that attended and received 5-year pins. The Lodge has initiated record numbers of new members in the past 5 years and has become the most active, benevolent, and social Fraternal Organization in the Saddleback Valley.”

The Mission Viejo-Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444 is celebrating over 50 years of service to Saddleback Valley Communities. It is one of 8 lodges in the Orange Coast District of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) whose headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. The BPOE is a charitable organization with a 152-year history of giving. “Elks Care Elks Share”. For information regarding Elks programs or Elks membership, call 949 830-3557

By Andy Costello

Five-year recipients in attendance

 

Photo Credit: Mission Viejo-Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444

 

Festival of Whales  March 4-5 

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Festival of Whales  March 4-5 

Dana Point Harbor Hosts the 52nd Annual Festival of Whales 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two-day festival will include whale watching excursions, interactive activities and displays, live music and more

Photo courtesy of Dana Point Harbor Partners 

 

Famous for the best year-round whale watching, Dana Point Harbor is celebrating whale watching season with the 52nd Annual Dana Point Festival of Whales, March 4 – 5. The Festival, now in partnership with the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce, commemorates the annual migration of California gray whales through Dana Point, the “Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World®.”

 

“The Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to work in partnership with Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching and Dana Point Harbor Partners to carry on a tradition that is so treasured by the community,”  said Vickie McMurchie, Executive Director of Dana Point Chamber of Commerce. “This beloved annual celebration brings locals and visitors together to highlight the prevalence of environmentalism, art and community in Dana Point and we’re honored to be more involved this year.”

 

The weekend festivities will begin with the Welcoming of the Whales Ceremony at the Ocean Institute on Friday, March 3. The event begins at 4:45 p.m. with a sunset ceremony and reception to follow, free non-alcoholic beverages, and food-truck cuisine available for purchase. The weekend events will be kicked off with the Festival of Whales “Magical Migration” Parade on Saturday, March 4 at 10 a.m., traveling from the island, over the bridge and into the village of Dana Point Harbor. New to the festival this year, a concert on Saturday Night at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott will feature artists Sheena Easton and Taylor Dayne.

 

“We are proud that the Festival of Whales is in its 52nd year and each year we continue to add more events and educational activities for the public,” said Donna Kalez, owner of Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whales Watching and whose father Don Hansen, started the festival 52 years ago.

 

The remainder of the weekend will be filled with events including whale excursions, the Whales, Tales & Ales street fair, a thrilling Dinghy Dash, and the Diamond Dig treasure hunt. The Concert on the Water will take place at 12 p.m. on March 5 at Baby Beach, featuring three live bands performing atop a floating stage, BBQ specialties available for purchase and a Spirit Garden for those 21 and older. Additional artists will perform in the Harbor Music Series at different locations within the Harbor. Whether you’d like to stroll through classic vessels in the Classic Car and Boat Show, participate in a beach cleanup, vote on your favorite chowder in the Clam Chowder Cook-Off, or snap a photo in front of the life-sized whale tale sculpture, Fluke, the Festival of Whales has entertainment and activities for all ages. Many of the events benefit local non-profits including Fish for Life, the Dana Point 5th Marines, and the Rotary Club of Monarch Beach.

 

Celebrate whale watching season and enjoy the diverse marine life Dana Point Harbor offers year-round. For more information and to view the full list of events, visit festivalofwhales.com and DanaPointHarbor.com.

 

Dana Point Harbor invites you to enjoy fun, sun, ocean activities, delicious dining, shopping and more. From migratory gray whales that frequent the coastline to stunning sunsets and harbor views, there’s seaside beauty and unforgettable adventure at Dana Point Harbor. For more information visit DanaPointHarbor.com or connect with us via Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
About Dana Point Harbor Partners: Dana Point Harbor Partners, LLC (DPHP), a collaboration created to operate and redevelop Dana Point Harbor in a P-3 partnership with the County of Orange, is made up of three “best in class” real estate development firms, each specializing in a unique product type. Burnham Ward Properties is responsible for stewarding the harbor’s Commercial Core activities featuring the retail, restaurants, offices and other landside buildings, as well as all parkscape areas. Bellwether Financial Group guides the marina operations including the boat slips, boater facilities, dry boat storage, day-boat parking, guest slips, and launch ramp areas. R.D. Olson Development leads the hotel redevelopment and hospitality components of the harbor and currently operates the Dana Point Marina Inn.
The partnership is developing a master plan that connects the harbor’s landside and waterside to become a singular cohesive waterfront experience. United by a love of the water and dedicated to preserving Dana Point Harbor’s historical significance, the partnership is applying all areas of respective expertise to ensure every element of the harbor will be thoughtfully designed, redeveloped and managed to be reimagined into a world-class destination with historic roots and local charm.

 

SCFTA – BLUEY’S BIG PLAY

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SCFTA – BLUEY’S BIG PLAY

 

Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM

Segerstrom Hall

Tickets on sale at scfta.org

 

Grab the sticky geckos, break out the duck cakes, and alert the grannies! It’s time to meet the much-loved Heeler family, who will be coming to the Hollywood Dolby Theatre for six performances January 27-29 with the Bluey live show, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show!

The Emmy® Award-winning animated preschool series, which airs on Disney Junior, Disney Channel, and Disney+, will be “taking the show on the road” to Segerstrom Center for the Arts with 2 shows:

Thursday, February 23 at 10:00 AM

Thursday, February 23 at 1:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tickets start at $25 and are available at online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa, or by calling (714) 556-2787. For inquiries about group ticket discounts for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236.

Fans of all ages will get to see Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli as they’ve never seen them before, as the Heelers embark on their very first live theater show in the U.S. featuring puppetry, live actors, and iconic sets. Based on an original new story written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show also contains new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush.

“After seeing the amazing reaction the show received during its Australia run, we are delighted to bring this standout live theater show to U.S. audiences,” said director Rosemary Myers of Windmill Theatre Co. “We know how much love there is out there for Bluey and are thrilled and honored to translate these brilliant characters into the three-dimensional world and to share this special experience with fans throughout America.”

Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show is presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co. The stage show enjoyed much success in the home market of Australia, where it premiered in Bluey’s hometown Brisbane and went on to perform 447 times across 65 venues, including the Sydney Opera House.

 

Bluey’s Big Play

Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM

Segerstrom Hall

 

Tickets start at $25

 

Box Office

In person

The Box Office

600 Town Center Drive

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

 

Monday 10am to 2pm

Tuesday through Friday 12pm to 5pm

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

 

Phone: Monday – Friday 10am to 5pm

(714) 556-2787

 

Online – SCFTA.org

Group Sales – (714) 755-0236

 

 

 

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is an innovative, nonprofit arts organization committed to supporting artistic excellence, creating impactful educational programs, and dedicated to engaging a culturally connected, inclusive and vital Orange County community for all, through the power of live performance.
As the leading cultural arts hub, the Center presents a variety of programming with performances by international dance companies, Broadway national tours, jazz and cabaret musicians, chamber orchestras and ensembles, comedy, and speaker series. Through the Education and Community Engagement departments, the Center also delivers family-friendly programming and performances on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza; these events include outdoor movie screenings, concerts, dance classes, diverse festivals and more.
With six venues on a beautiful multi-disciplinary campus, Segerstrom Center for the Arts proudly serves as the artistic home to three of the region’s major performing arts organizations: Pacific Symphony, Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Pacific Chorale as well as two independently acclaimed organizations: Tony Award®-winning South Coast Repertory and a site opening this fall as the home of the Orange County Museum of Art. Segerstrom Center is also home to the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School and Studio D, Arts School for All Abilities.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts applauds its corporate partner Kaiser Permanente, as its Official Health Care Partner.
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