Talk of the Towne Articles

119 - Jan / Feb 24

Making Music that Makes Us Feel Good

Herb Alpert is a true renaissance man. The Grammy-winning jazz/pop trumpeter and philanthropist—whose music career spans more than 60 years—still records, tours, paints and sculpts on a regular basis. He oversees L.A. jazz club Vibrato with his daughter, too. “I wake up in the morning... Read More →

Herb Alpert is a true renaissance man. The Grammy-winning jazz/pop trumpeter and philanthropist—whose music career spans more than 60 years—still records, tours, paints and sculpts on a regular basis. He oversees L.A. jazz club Vibrato... Read More →

119 - Jan / Feb 24

Musco Center for the Arts

2024 Winter-Spring Season

2024 Winter-Spring Season From Herb Alpert’s Brazilian jazz to the renowned voice of Lawrence Brownlee, Chapman University’s Musco Center for the Arts winter season will feature a diverse lineup of international and homegrown talent. Sixteen performances encompassing dance, choral, classical, folk music and more will... Read More →

2024 Winter-Spring Season From Herb Alpert’s Brazilian jazz to the renowned voice of Lawrence Brownlee, Chapman University’s Musco Center for the Arts winter season will feature a diverse lineup of international and homegrown talent. Sixteen... Read More →

119 - Jan / Feb 24

Orange Public Library & History Center

Dedicated to Preserving History

Orange Public Library & History Center Orange is well-known for valuing history. This commitment to historical preservation resulted in the addition of a History Center when the Orange Public Library was renovated in 2007. “The Orange community is dedicated to preserving history, which is wonderful,”... Read More →

Orange Public Library & History Center Orange is well-known for valuing history. This commitment to historical preservation resulted in the addition of a History Center when the Orange Public Library was renovated in 2007. “The... Read More →

118 - Nov / Dec 23

Renée Mascolo

The Passing of a Dear Friend

Renée Mascolo This past September, the City of Orange lost one of its most colorful and long-standing members, Renée Mascolo. Renée was a fixture of Old Towne Orange, owning and operating Renée Jewelers for more than 40 years. She was the eighth owner of the... Read More →

Renée Mascolo This past September, the City of Orange lost one of its most colorful and long-standing members, Renée Mascolo. Renée was a fixture of Old Towne Orange, owning and operating Renée Jewelers for more... Read More →

118 - Nov / Dec 23

Teresa "Tita" Smith

A Home Grown Kid from Orange

A young Teresa celebrating her birthday in 1952. - - - - Teresa “Tita” Smith spent her Sundays as a child wandering through orange groves and splashing in irrigation puddles at her grandfather’s orchard in Orange. Times were much simpler then, and the town a... Read More →

A young Teresa celebrating her birthday in 1952. - - - - Teresa “Tita” Smith spent her Sundays as a child wandering through orange groves and splashing in irrigation puddles at her grandfather’s orchard in... Read More →

118 - Nov / Dec 23

The Dragonfly Shops & Gardens

Created for Someone You Love

The Dragonfly Shops & Gardens An Old Towne fixture for 15 years, Dragonfly Shops & Gardens is located inside a vintage 1920’s home converted into a retail store. The shop sells unique gifts, beads and vintage pieces, plus the largest selection of miniatures and fairy... Read More →

The Dragonfly Shops & Gardens An Old Towne fixture for 15 years, Dragonfly Shops & Gardens is located inside a vintage 1920’s home converted into a retail store. The shop sells unique gifts, beads and... Read More →

117 - Sep / Oct 23

Old Towne Film Festival

Caught on Film

Old Towne Film Festival Dan Parks, founder of the Old Towne Film Festival, left his Missouri home seven years ago looking for the Los Angeles dream. He hoped to make movies that would inspire people and share an empowering message with the world. Dan began... Read More →

Old Towne Film Festival Dan Parks, founder of the Old Towne Film Festival, left his Missouri home seven years ago looking for the Los Angeles dream. He hoped to make movies that would inspire people... Read More →

117 - Sep / Oct 23

Town & Gown

Bridging Chapman University with the Community

Paula McCance (left), former president of Town & Gown, and Kathy Dunlap, current president, are pictured in the Town & Gown Garden located in front of Chapman University’s Elliott Alumni House. The organization supports students through their Endowed Scholarship Fund, as well as various campus... Read More →

Paula McCance (left), former president of Town & Gown, and Kathy Dunlap, current president, are pictured in the Town & Gown Garden located in front of Chapman University’s Elliott Alumni House. The organization supports students... Read More →

116 - Jul / Aug 23

McCandless Tile

A Third Generation Labor of Love

Members of the McCandless family stand in front of the Orange Plaza Fountain, which was damaged during a police chase in March. McCandless Tile is renovating the fountain, originally tiled by Charles McCandless. Pictured back left are great grandchildren Devon and Dahlia Davis standing in... Read More →

Members of the McCandless family stand in front of the Orange Plaza Fountain, which was damaged during a police chase in March. McCandless Tile is renovating the fountain, originally tiled by Charles McCandless. Pictured back... Read More →

116 - Jul / Aug 23

Rocket Launch Agency

Taking Off in Old Towne Orange

Rocket Launch President Mike Wheeler (left), Vice President of Marketing and Advertising Erin Gibbons and Vice President of Public Relations Dan Nasitka meet in the agency’s Old Towne office, which they opened in 2020. The trio used their creative experience to launch a full-service marketing... Read More →

Rocket Launch President Mike Wheeler (left), Vice President of Marketing and Advertising Erin Gibbons and Vice President of Public Relations Dan Nasitka meet in the agency’s Old Towne office, which they opened in 2020. The... Read More →