Talk of the Towne Articles

92 - Mar / Apr 19

Cosi Fan Tutte The many operas written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart during his short life (1756-1791) are still treasured by audiences today. One of the most madcap and melodic is “Cosi fan tutte.” First performed in Vienna in 1790, the opera fell out of style... Read More →

Cosi Fan Tutte The many operas written by...

Woman's Club of Orange Flower Show

92 - Mar / Apr 2019

When it comes to longstanding traditions in Orange, the Woman’s Club Flower Show just may be at the top of the list. For the last 82 years every April since 1937, the club has hosted a flower show at the clubhouse on Center Street. The... Read More →

When it comes to longstanding traditions in Orange,...

Orange County Transportation Authority

New Parking Structure to Debut in February

91 - Jan / Feb 19

Orange Metrolink Parking Structure A block east of Orange’s historic train depot and Transportation Center, a large and handsome structure has taken form. The new Metrolink Parking Structure at the Orange Transportation Center is a welcome sight to many businesses and homeowners in the area,... Read More →

Orange Metrolink Parking Structure A block east of...

2019 Economic Forecast

90 - Nov / Dec 18

Economic Forecast 2019 With an October drop in the stock market and stories about the Orange County housing market cooling off, local business owners, investors, employees and residents may be wondering what’s in store for the local, California and U.S. economies. Luckily, when Old... Read More →

Economic Forecast 2019 With an October drop...

Class of 1950 Reunion

90 - Nov / Dec 18

Old memories were revived and new memories made at the Orange High 68th class reunion held this past September. Class of 1950 attendees were (back row from left) Don Barber (turquoise shirt), Harriet (Lampert) Friis, Robert (Bob) Steele, Don Pargee, Marlene (Lembke) Virus, Ted Glasener,... Read More →

Old memories were revived and new memories made...

Orange Dream

90 - Nov / Dec 18

Orange salt and pepper shakers, perfume vials, trade publications and candy packaged in miniature orange crates sit on display as part of the “Orange Dream” exhibition at Chapman University. The exhibit will be open through December 14 at the Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special... Read More →

Orange salt and pepper shakers, perfume vials, trade...

Keck Center for Science and Engineering

89 - Sep / Oct 18

Keck Center for Science and Engineering If you didn’t already know that Chapman University has a hugely ambitious plan for growth in the sciences in the near and coming future, you definitely would realize it after taking a look at the university’s very large... Read More →

Keck Center for Science and Engineering If...

Kiwanis Tour D' Historic Orange Bicycle Event

89 - Sep / Oct 18

Kiwanis Tour D' Historic Orange Bicycle Event On the wheels of its success last year, the Kiwanis Club of Orange is hosting its second Tour d’ Orange bicycle event on October 13. Renamed “Tour d’ Historic Orange,” the fundraising event has cyclists riding through... Read More →

Kiwanis Tour D' Historic Orange Bicycle Event ...

The Jill Foundation Cut-a-Thon

89 - Sep / Oct 18

The late Jill Etzold Kester is the inspiration behind the Jill Foundation annual Cut-a-Thon, which raises funds for local hairstylists with breast cancer. Jill is pictured here with her daughters Kylie (left) and Lacey (center). Kylie followed in her mom’s footsteps and is now a... Read More →

The late Jill Etzold Kester is the inspiration...

Le Tour De Toddlers

88 - Jul / Aug 18

Le Tour De Toddlers When the First United Methodist Church of Orange (FUMCO) decided to reopen its preschool, Pastor Bill Johnson put his whole heart into the idea. His early childhood was marked by an impairment, so he knew he wanted to contribute to... Read More →

Le Tour De Toddlers When the First...