Talk of the Towne Articles

120 - Mar / Apr 24

The McFerran and Dahleen families of Orange got together in 1965 to watch the parade in front of City Hall. Shown in photo (back row, from left) are Craig McFerran, Earl Dahleen, Betty McFerran, Gail Dahleen; (front row, from left), unknown, Scott McFerran, Thea McFerran,... Read More →

The McFerran and Dahleen families of Orange got together in 1965 to watch the parade in front of City Hall. Shown in photo (back row, from left) are Craig McFerran, Earl Dahleen, Betty McFerran, Gail... Read More →

120 - Mar / Apr 24

Orange Home Grown Community Cookbook

Brings Kitchen Creations to the Community

The sounds of knives on cutting boards, simmering sauces and cameras clicking filled Megan Penn’s kitchen for several days in 2021. She and her board members weren’t preparing for a big family get-together or catering an event. They were cooking up something special that would... Read More →

The sounds of knives on cutting boards, simmering sauces and cameras clicking filled Megan Penn’s kitchen for several days in 2021. She and her board members weren’t preparing for a big family get-together or catering... Read More →

120 - Mar / Apr 24

Orange Police Foundation

Enhancing Public Safety

Residents of Orange may notice a new officer on the streets who can sniff out a suspect and chase down clues. His name is Jax, and he’s an 18-month-old German shepherd—purchased and trained with funds donated by the Orange Elks Lodge 1475 to the new... Read More →

Residents of Orange may notice a new officer on the streets who can sniff out a suspect and chase down clues. His name is Jax, and he’s an 18-month-old German shepherd—purchased and trained with funds... Read More →

119 - Jan / Feb 24

Herb Alpert

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 →