Talk of the Towne Articles

63 - May / Jun 14

When Greg Irwin attended TEDxChapmanU last year, the commercial account rep for an Orange graphics company left the event held on Chapman’s campus highly motivated to make some changes in his professional life. The talk that inspired Irwin given by Gwynne Shotwell, president and CEO of SpaceX,... Read More →

When Greg Irwin attended TEDxChapmanU last year, the commercial account...

Celebrating Huell Howser

62 - Mar / Apr 14

Fans of the late Huell Howser and his iconic TV show “California’s Gold” are invited to a free Open House at Chapman University on Saturday, March 29th from 9 am to 6 pm. The event will include live appearances by various stars of Howser’s public television programs and tours of the... Read More →

Fans of the late Huell Howser and his iconic TV...

R.W.B. Party Props

Bringing Parties to Life!

60 - Nov / Dec 13

When R.W.B. Party Props started in 1963, the business began as a hobby for co-owner Bob Babcock. “I always liked to build things and tinker with antique vehicles,” says Babcock, who graduated from Garden Grove High School in 1961. “Back then, I owned an antique... Read More →

When R.W.B. Party Props started in 1963, the...

Adventures of a Foreign Correspondent

53 - Sep / Oct 12

For intrepid foreign correspondent David C. Henley, it’s ironic that where his 57-year career took root it could have ended. The veteran journalist, whose work has taken him to dozens of countries around the world, fell in love with the life of a roaming newspaperman... Read More →

For intrepid foreign correspondent David C. Henley, it’s...

An American Celebration

53 - Sep / Oct 15

Every time Barbara Parker attends an American Celebration event and the performance comes to a close, the Chapman ’64 alumna wishes that the show wouldn’t end. “American Celebration is mesmerizing and absolutely wonderful,” says Parker, a committee member for opening night of the wildly popular,... Read More →

Every time Barbara Parker attends an American Celebration...

O'Hara's Pub

40 O'Years in the Plaza

53 - Sep / Oct 12

O’Hara’s Irish Pub When Ted Robinson walks into O’Hara’s Pub in the Plaza, he knows he’s somewhere where everybody knows his name. “When I was young, I worked across the street at Wally’s Market,” says Robinson, now retired and a regular visitor to the pub.... Read More →

O’Hara’s Irish Pub When Ted Robinson walks into...

The Wrecking Crew

53 - Sep / Oct 12

In the 1960s when Denny Tedesco’s father, Tommy, went to work each day, rather than carrying a briefcase, he left the house with his guitars. While the younger Tedesco understood his father was a musician, he didn’t realize until he reached adulthood the significance of... Read More →

In the 1960s when Denny Tedesco’s father, Tommy,...

Chapman University Economic Forecast Update

52 - Jul / Aug 12

In the January/February issue of the Plaza Review, we reported the findings of the 34th annual 2012 Chapman University Economic Forecast Update. The recently-released June 2012 Economic & Business Review covering the U.S., California and Orange County economic forecasts for 2012-13, revealed that for the... Read More →

In the January/February issue of the Plaza Review,...

Orange Ambassadors

52 - Jul / Aug 12

As Miss City of Orange 2012, Megan Wisler enjoys dispelling stereotypes. “Many people wonder if I was a toddler in a tiara, but they quickly see that isn’t the case when they talk to me,” she says. “I love it when they realize that beauty... Read More →

As Miss City of Orange 2012, Megan Wisler...

Bill Cathcart, Citizen of the Year

51 - May / Jun 12

In 1972, when the City of Orange Parks and Recreation Department came to remove the palm trees in the Old Towne Orange Plaza, a young landscape architect, Bill Cathcart, tied himself to the trees. As onlookers gathered and Channel 2 recorded the events, he attempted... Read More →

In 1972, when the City of Orange Parks...