Talk of the Towne Articles

123 - Sep / Oct 24

Southern California is known around the world for its lush gardens and meticulously curated homes, but many gardens fall into disrepair as soon as summer ends. Local landscapers and gardeners often take note of that, and some of them plan to do something about it.... Read More →

Southern California is known around the world for its lush gardens and meticulously curated homes, but many gardens fall into disrepair as soon as summer ends. Local landscapers and gardeners often take note of that,... Read More →

122 - Jul / Aug 24

Concerts in the Park

Enjoy New Sounds Every Week

Concerts in the Park School is out and so is the sun, which means it’s time for Concerts in the Park. A long-standing tradition in Orange, these free weekly summer concerts have brought joy and entertainment to community members for about 20 years. This year... Read More →

Concerts in the Park School is out and so is the sun, which means it’s time for Concerts in the Park. A long-standing tradition in Orange, these free weekly summer concerts have brought joy and... Read More →

122 - Jul / Aug 24

Tiddlywinks Toys & Games

Bringing the Fun to a New Location

Tiddlywinks Toys & Games If the Game of Life had custom spaces to represent her life as an entrepreneur, for Jeanie Viveros they would say things like: “find a community like Orange,” “develop friendships with longtime customers” and “watch families and children grow.” The reward... Read More →

Tiddlywinks Toys & Games If the Game of Life had custom spaces to represent her life as an entrepreneur, for Jeanie Viveros they would say things like: “find a community like Orange,” “develop friendships with... Read More →

121 - Mar / Apr 24

California Turtle and Tortoise Club of Orange County

Inspiring Proper Care for Turtles & Tortoises

California Turtle & Tortoise Club of Orange County Although he can’t explain his fascination for them, John Kim has always liked turtles and tortoises. “My first pet (in 1st grade) was a turtle,” says Kim, who today serves as President of The California Turtle and... Read More →

California Turtle & Tortoise Club of Orange County Although he can’t explain his fascination for them, John Kim has always liked turtles and tortoises. “My first pet (in 1st grade) was a turtle,” says Kim,... Read More →

121 - May / Jun 24

Kid's Musical Theater

Acting, Song & Dance

For nearly 20 years, Kid’s Musical Theater (KMT) has delivered youth community theater to Orange. The program provides kids 8 to 18 the opportunity to participate in production performance in acting, song and dance. In 2005 Mignon Whitaker wrote a proposal, resulting in Kid’s Musical... Read More →

For nearly 20 years, Kid’s Musical Theater (KMT) has delivered youth community theater to Orange. The program provides kids 8 to 18 the opportunity to participate in production performance in acting, song and dance. In... Read More →

121 - May / Jun 24

Tablao Flamenco

at Naranjita Flamenco

A new flamenco performance series, Tablao Flamenco, is introducing Orange residents to the spontaneous spirit of this traditional Spanish art form. Hosted by Naranjita Flamenco, the series began in March and will continue on the third Saturday of each month until November. “What the audience... Read More →

A new flamenco performance series, Tablao Flamenco, is introducing Orange residents to the spontaneous spirit of this traditional Spanish art form. Hosted by Naranjita Flamenco, the series began in March and will continue on the... Read More →

120 - Mar / Apr 24

Making Memories at the May Parade

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 →