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Yesterday, the much masturbated-about Stanley Cup sat at Anaheim City Hall for a good three hours. OC resident and photographer Christopher Victorio stopped by for a snapshot, but says security was pretty anal: "After countless millions of dollars given by local professional sports teams, the City ... More >>
OC photographer Christopher Victorio dropped by the Wiltern in LA last night to shoot Jimmy Eat World. He says he had a blast, though it was rather difficult to get his photos in with a rather large redheaded lady bouncing around in front of him. The group will be at the Anaheim House of Blues Thu ... More >>
OC's lamesauce Saturday night lineup forced music editor Dave Segal and photographer/Le Receptionist Leslie Agan to fly to The Prospector in Long Beach to catch The Vandelles, LSD and the Search for God and the Stevenson Ranch Davidians. The Vandelles were pretty awesome, the other acts. . .not so m ... More >>
Jill Scott - whose song "Daydreamin'" (with Lupe Fiasco) just won her another Grammy in the R&B category - took her vocal chords to Anaheim last night. 'Twas lovely but so loud that our photographer hid in the venue's Tea Rose Room, where he found some older ladies kicking back with some wine an ... More >>
Click the image for more shots from last night's show. All photos by Christopher Victorio.
In case you wondered what the weekend Live show looked like. More photos by Christopher Victorio behind the cut.
Photos by Christopher VictorioThe controversial flag flies in Irvine Wednesday.Alexandra Zavis and Paloma Esquivel blog in the LA Times that the appearance of the pre-Islamic Revolution Iranian flag at U.S. rallies "is stirring tension between Iranian expatriates who come out to express solidarity w ... More >>
Photo by Christopher VictorioMarch of the graduates.UPDATED WITH LINK TO SLIDESHOW...Last night's bittersweet mock graduation ceremony for students caught in the horrible, perpetual limbo of being educated, bright and ready to work, but denied the chance to because of their illegal immigration statu ... More >>
Photo by Christopher VictorioWhitesnake's David Coverdale is gonna getcha, Wednesday night at Pac-Amp.Kimberly Elizabeth Marquez, 20, was arrested on suspicion of assault and battery of a peace officer, drunk in public and resisting arrest after allegedly trying to hit and kick two Oran ... More >>
Photo by Christopher VictorioPark rangers talk with OC Pride participants about the noise at Mason Regional Park in Irvine on Saturday.The crowd was small but boisterous, there was a minor issue with the noise and some participants did not know at first that the showy police presence was for thei ... More >>
Photo by Christopher VictorioRich Cook leads Men Alive at gay marriage rallyWhile famed conductor Rich Cook directed his singing group Men Alive in the harmonious, sweet sounds of "Marry Us," an overly-tanned and hairy, fat, middle-aged bald man wearing shorts and a tank top held a handmade poster ... More >>
Photo by Christopher Victorio Ready for face time with the Lake Forest City Council Tuesday night. Medical marijuana advocates offered 1,000 free hamburgers to draw supporters to Tuesday night's Lake Forest City Council meeting, but only 300 showed up to plead with city officials to recon ... More >>
Photo by Christopher VictorioIt's mighty uncrowded along the fence as folks bare their asses for passing trains Saturday.After getting the greenlight from the Laguna Niguel City Council, the Orange County Sheriff's Department beefed up its presence before Saturday's annual mooning of passing trains ... More >>
Photo by Christopher VictorioLet those fists fly, co-eds!Orange County Register reporter Eugene W. Fields likely has no idea that the online version of his Chapman Undie Run article produced howls of laughter.
(photo by Christopher Victorio)Who here wants to cut teacher pay?"This is a battle between Christian conservatives versus deceitful, socialistic, liberal Democrats and education bureaucrats who are delusional."--The actual argument made Saturday at the California Republican Assembly convention in ... More >>
Christopher VictorioOn March 17, the babes of Peepshow Menagerie kicked off bringing it all together with two Disney-themed burlesque productions. The first night took place at Bordello's, where Burlesqueland featured some "Dizney-inspired" performances by Venue DeMille, Mimi LeMeaux, Scarlett Le ... More >>
Andrew YoussefNew Found Glory fan, not a teenager?What'd you miss this weekend? Welllllllll on Saturday, New Found Glory and Saves the Day performed at the House of Blues Anaheim. Hello Goodbye and Fireworks opened. Photog Andrew Youssef was there to document all the high-pitched fun. See the ph ... More >>
Christopher VictorioThe line-up.Skinnie Magazine held their Centerfold Model Search Finals at the Slidebar in Fullerton yesterday night. Girls from all over the Southern California area competed for a spot as a centerfold, $1000 cash and a Jägermeister machine. Clothing optional in the bik ... More >>
Photo by Christopher VictorioA familiar role for Larry Agran on Wednesday: moving chess pieces at the Great Park. When Great Park Corp. board members several months ago were chewing the fat at one of their monthly board meetings at Irvine City Hall, chairman Larry Agran mentioned how he envisione ... More >>
Christopher VictorioBear Kamp celebrates five years.Bear Kamp, a "Saturday night frenzy for burly bears, husky hunks, boss truckers, chubbies n' chasers, gen-x-bears, oso bears, and kuma lovers," celebrated their five year anniversary at the House of Blues Anaheim on Saturday night. And it was aw ... More >>
Christopher Victorio / OC WeeklyHer life on the B-List?Don't want to jinx it or anything, but we so, so hope this ends up happening.
Christopher VictorioStacy Clark enjoys some Stereofix. On Saturday night, Turkey and Friends helped put together an awesome lineup of talented bands to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Local faves like Stacy Clark, Stereofix, Beta Wolf, the Relative Strangers, We Are the Pilots ... More >>
Christopher VictorioTwo groups with quite different agendas but upset at the same thing--Orange County's justice system-- joined forces today at OC Superior Court in Santa Ana, carrying signs and chanting slogans in an effort to alert the public to problems inside OC's main courthouse. In front o ... More >>
Christopher VictorioOn Friday night, the Long Beach Roller Derby took over the Spruce Goose Dome in Long Beach for their first ever bout. In their season opener, the Terminal Island Tootsies went up against the 4th St. Retro rollers. Fire dance troupe Sirena Serpentina also performed. See all pho ... More >>
Christopher VictorioPeople, people everywhere...Coachella makes for the best people watching around: Big ones, small ones, funny ones, hot ones, ugly ones, fashionable ones, high ones, drunk ones... you know. And we've got photos of attendees from all three days, thanks to our dude Christopher Vi ... More >>
Chad SengstockAw.Circle Jerks performed at the Fox Pomona Theater on Saturday night. Ceremony, Municipal Waste and 7 Seconds opened up--photographer Chad Sengstock reports news of a rowdy crowd and a semi-scared (but, you know, not reeeally) photographer. See all the photos here!
Christopher Victorio / OC WeeklyTuition money well spent at the winter 2009 undie run.Originally posted May 3, 2010 at 3:09 p.m. UPDATED May 13, 2010 at 2:31 p.m.: Looks like The Man have made the kids call off their sketchy after party! Details at bottom of postAdministrators at Orange's Chapman ... More >>
Christopher VictorioWenches!Photographer Christopher Victorio had a tough assignment this Saturday: The Second Annual Orange County Beer Festival at Irvine Lake. It was hard, but he got through it. See the photos here.
Christopher VictorioProud parents, avert your gaze!All the post-party shenanigans were put to an end by Chapman University, but that didn't stop the annual pre-final exams tradition of the Undie Run from happening. And we've got photos. Parents, avert your eyes. Pervs, you, too. Click here to see ... More >>
Christopher VictorioLucent Dossier Experience, day two of Lightning in a BottleLightning in a Bottle took place on Friday though Sunday in Irvine. The free-spirited festival featured fire/dance/circus performances, speakers, live entertainment from the Glitch Mob, Nosaj Thing, Lucent Dossier, pro ... More >>
Christopher VictorioSo the turn-out wasn't so hot, but a protest against BP took place this afternoon in Long Beach at the Aquarium of the Pacific. It was all a part of the Seize BP Campaign's National Days of Action--similar demonstrations took place in more than 50 cities across the country. Th ... More >>
Christopher VictorioBlixx hangs out.From uh, midget wrestling (their words, not ours!) at Santa Ana's Galaxy Theatre to kicking off a summer-long fest in Downtown Santa Ana with the Watson Twins, the weekend was a full one. After the jump: Even more photos. Including some from an event at the Hou ... More >>
Mugs Away Saloon's annual mooning of the Amtrak is Saturday.Check that: it's apparently not true.Yes, booze-fueled, hearty-partiers will be out there, dropping trou as the choo-choo whizzes by, but the Laguna Niguel watering hole is now distancing itself from the annual event.
Christopher Victorio / OC WeeklyMajor League Baseball's All-Star Game isn't known for enlisting sluggers with squeaky clean criminal records. Exhibit A: this mugshot gallery.And Orange County, where today's All-Star Game will be held, has time and again lured athletes into trouble--legal, medical ... More >>
Christopher VictorioWell we got our wish: Summer weather finally arrived and you're also already probably tired of it. But this weekend the heat didn't stop us from getting out: We hit up the OC Fair's opening weekend and sampled the best--deep-fried butter, giant corn dogs, deep-fried chocolate- ... More >>
Christopher VictorioYou get what your ask for. Deep fried butter, tasty Tijuana treats and more of what you missed this week in Stick a Fork In It after the jump!
Christopher VictorioThe ColouristAugust was a big month for local music at the Grove of Anaheim. Wrapping up one last performance at Anaheim's big box venue, the mash-up of homegrown talent at the final Locally Grown showcase gave disciples of the OC music scene a mixed pallet of indie rock ... More >>
Christopher VictorioWhat did you miss this weekend? It should have been packed with music and eating with all of the events that went on. On Friday night, we caught the revival of Something Corporate at The Grove in Anaheim (right). On Saturday, we headed back to Anaheim to stuff our face at the ... More >>
Christopher VictorioIf you finish your dinner, you can have a small large piece of carrot cake.On the line this week is Pete Lehmar of Gladstone's first OC-area location. If you missed the interview, click here and here, then continue on for this week's chef's recipe.
Spitzer: Rackauckas has been "totally unethical."Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas and Todd Spitzer, the high-ranking prosecutor he fired in August, conducted dueling, in-depth press conferences today.After trying to groom Spitzer as his eventual replacement for 18 months, Rackaucka ... More >>
Christopher VictorioOrange County's ex-gay-dar rocketed off the charts this past week as roughly 600 people gathered to attend Exodus International's Freedom Conference at Concordia University, while about 60 demonstrated outside the gates of the fortress-like campus last Saturday.
Christopher VictorioBarely in the race but cute anyway.On Sunday, the battle was on: Contestants attempted to down as much sushi as they could at RA Sushi's Maki Madness in Huntington Beach. The winner, Jed, won a year's worth of free sushi. Good for you, Jed. Good for you. See all the photos by ... More >>
Photo by Christopher VictorioFood truck gatherings happen practically every day, but few usually benefit charities. Those happening today and tomorrow do. Today, a so-called "Gourmet on the Go Food Drive Event" is happening at the OCEA (Orange County Employees Association) office in ... More >>
Christopher VictorioWhen the food truck phenomenon first started, parking and setup were very much a fly-by-night operation: a single truck would find a spot, park, then Tweet its location to hungry fans. There was a sense of stealth to it; it was almost like electronic samizdat.When the first tr ... More >>
Photo by Christopher VictorioNot this giant cluster-truck... Word nerds, help me out here. What do you call a gathering of luxe-loncheras? I'm not talking about an oversized catastrophe special event like the OC Foodie Fest shown above, but a run-of-the-mill, cluster of food trucks that happens ... More >>
Photo by Christopher VictorioWe conclude our Q&A with Dean Simon of Bruxie with a recipe. And it's a special one, coinciding with its actual debut to the public, today. Here's a hint: in November, Bruxie opened with a Pumpkin Spice shake, then last month they offered two holiday shakes: Egg ... More >>
Photo by Christopher VictorioJason Quinn and Daniel Shemtob of The Lime TruckOur sister paper New Times in Miami is in the heat of it. The filming of the Great Food Truck Race finale is happening this weekend in their city. Their reporter, Alexandra Leon, is doing a bang-up job live blogging the ... More >>
Christopher Victorio/OC WeeklyMiss out on L.A. Rising this year? Over 70,000 fans flocked to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for L.A. Rising. El Gran Silencio, Immortal Technique, Rise Against, Lauryn Hill, Muse and Rage Against the Machine filled up the historic venue for nine hours of swea ... More >>
Photo by Christopher VictorioAnother two cities before the final showdown of The Great Food Truck Race and OC boys Daniel Shemtob, Jason Quinn, and Jesse Brockman of The Lime Truck are still very much the contenders we knew them to be. Last episode they came out victorious, wowing a Memphis veget ... More >>
Photo by Christopher VictorioListen to this: according to a study published on Journal of Applied Social Psychology, if you eat with a man, you're likely to eat less food than if you dined with a woman. The experiment observed the habits of 127 college students and took note of what they ate and ... More >>
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