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Remember Rebecca Schoenkopf? The Weekly's beloved, wildly popular Commie Girl? Whose column skewered the rich, mega-rich, and other idiots? Who unceremoniously bid our paper adieu in February–and who was unceremoniously booted out of the Weekly offices afterward? You can always read her oeuvre on this website–or, better yet, buy her first book this summer. Titled …
Jeanne Carmen, the cotton-picking country child turned B-movie queen and '50s pinup girl went gently into that good night Thursday at her Irvine home, succumbing to lymphoma. She was 77. Carmen graced the cover of OC Weekly's Holiday Gift Issue in 1998, and former staffer Steve Lowery wrote about her in '97. Our online archives …
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BOOK GROUP, 7pm For Fiction N Literature Barnes N Nobles in Marina Pacifica Mall, 6326 East Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach DISNEY ON ICE: PRINCESS WISHES, 7:30pm Enter a world of wishes with your favorite Disney princesses in Disney on Ice Presents Princess Wishes. Honda Center, 2695 E Katella Ave., Anaheim PINK FLOYD’S THE WALL, …
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, 1pm All the way from New York! Segerstrom Hall located in the OC Performing Artscenter, Costa Mesa A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 4pm What better time to see this Christmas show than now? Perhaps tomorrow, but no show is scheduled for Christmas day. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, (714) …
THE NUTCRACKER, 7pm A Christmas classic! Golden West College Mainstage Theater, 15744 Golden West St., Huntington Beach 1940s RADIO HOUR: A HOLIDAY MUSICAL, 7:30pm For big band fans. Rose Center Theater, 14140 All American Way, Westminster LA POSADA MAGICA, 7:45pm Performed in English with a Latin beat, this enchanting musical play for the entire family …
Well, there went the year! OK, there's a little over a week left, but that's going to zip by. This Grinch says good riddance, but not before looking back at all that went down one last time. Check out OC Weekly's Year in Photos by clicking the image below: While you're at it, flip through …
Costa Mesa resident Lori McDonald's odd taste in holiday decorations may be getting her into trouble with the city and her neighbors, but after she described them to us we had to get a look. McDonald's huge 1971 Cadillac Hearse, painted “Plum Crazy” purple has raised the ire of some of her uppity neighbors and …
THOMAS KINKADE, 5pm Kinkade is making a rare holiday appearance. Village Gallery located in Main Place, 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana, (Main level, center court) ANAHEIM MIGHTY DUCKS, 7pm See the Ducks battle Colorado Honda Center, 2695 E Katella Ave., Anaheim ACOUSTIC MEDLEY NIGHT, 7:30pm Featured every Wednesday night. Ocean Avenue, 237 Ocean Ave., …
SURF CITY NIGHTS, 5pm This special street fair takes place along a closed-off section of Main Street. Featured will be a farmer's market, bounce house, street performers (musical and non-musical acts,) restaurant samplings, sidewalk sales and specials from local restaurants. 301 Main St. (approximate address), Huntington Beach, (714) 536-5542 PRIME RIB DINNER, 6:30pm Learn to …
Magic Lantern peaked “At the Mountains of Madness.” Weekly poster/music zine L.A. Record cashed in on its good karma and booked a strong lineup to celebrate this obscure, esoteric holiday at the renovated library known as Eagle Rock Center for the Arts. Featuring savvy DJs with deep crates of psych, garage, shoegaze and prog (Billgazer, …
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PAJAMA-RAMA STORYTIME, 7pm For kids ages 3-8 Barnes N Nobles located in Bella Terra, 7881 Edinger Ave., Ste. 110, Huntington Beach, (714) 897-8781, Huntington Beach AMADEUS, 7:30pm Screen this classic film that profiles who else but Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Bay Theatre, 340 Main St., Seal Beach, (562) 431-9988 OPEN MIC, 7:30pm Enjoy your 15 minutes …
CHAMPAGNE TASTING, 6pm The New Year’s is nearing. So, pick out the champagne you’ll be toasting with at this bubbly testing. Bacchus Secret Wine Cellar, 6735 Quail Hill Pkwy., Irvine, (949) 502-4600 INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAY DELIGHTS, 6:30pm Learn to create delicious dishes that you can easily integrate into your seasonal dinners and parties. Sur la Table, …