Press Releases
Segerstrom Center for the Arts Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Campus-wide Celebration
For four decades, Segerstrom Center for the Arts has served as a gathering place for extraordinary artistry, meaningful connection, and unforgettable experiences in Orange County. On Sunday, September 13thfrom 2 – 8 pm, the Center invited members of the local community to come celebrate its 40th anniversary with a free, campus-wide celebration for one unforgettable afternoon. And over five thousand attended throughout the day. From live performances and interactive activities to behind-the-scenes experiences, artmaking, music, movement,…
Read MoreCristo Rey Orange County’s Founding Class Opens the Doors to a Campus Built for Them
In a milestone moment cheered by students, faculty, and parents, Cristo Rey Orange County High School just opened its new, permanent campus at a nine-acre office park on South Harbor Boulevard, delivering on a promise made three years ago to its first freshman class that they would graduate from a campus built for them. Founding President Stephen Holte made that commitment in 2023 to Cristo Rey’s inaugural freshman class, then in what was a closed…
Read MorePurrs in Paradise Cat Lounge Opens at The CAMP in Costa Mesa
Purrs in Paradise, a new tropical-inspired cat lounge, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at The CAMP in Costa Mesa. The celebration will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, inviting the community to relax, connect with cats, have fun, and support local animal rescue. Created as a paradise for cats and the people who love them, Purrs in Paradise offers guests a colorful, welcoming space to spend time with cats,…
Read MoreWhat Comes After Live-Work-Play? South Coast Metro has Some Observations
As mixed-use districts mature, coordinated branding, public-private partnerships, walkability, arts, hospitality and business alignment can help them stay competitive – particularly as demand patterns shift. How do maturing mixed-use districts stay competitive as office, retail, multifamily and hospitality demand patterns continue to shift? The experience of South Coast Metro in Orange County, Calif., offers several practical lessons. In the 1960s, developer and philanthropist Henry Segerstrom envisioned the growth of a vibrant urban center that became…
Read MoreSouth Coast Metro By The Numbers
The story of South Coast Metro is all in the numbers. Boasting more than 2,500 acres within 3.5 square miles, including sections of the cities of Costa Mesa and Santa Ana, South Coast Metro represents a blueprint for a modern mixed-use community with each of its components successfully interlocking – all strategically located midway between Los Angeles and San Diego and conveniently near John Wayne Airport. South Coast Metro is home to the acclaimed Theater…
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