Talk of the Towne Articles

96 - Nov / Dec 19

Early OC Punk Scene: “Kids of the Black Hole”

When the weekends rolled around, Jay Bauman put on his Chuck Taylor shoes, a cut-up band T-shirt and headed to the Cuckoo’s Nest in Costa Mesa. It was 1980, a time when disco still dominated the world. Bauman, a high school skater from Orange, found... Read More →

When the weekends rolled around, Jay Bauman put on his Chuck Taylor shoes, a cut-up band T-shirt and headed to the Cuckoo’s Nest in Costa Mesa. It was 1980, a time when disco still dominated... Read More →

96 - Nov / Dec 19

Holocaust Events Focus on Terror, Meaning & Memory

The Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education at Chapman University will present two very different public events this November, each focusing on the experience of terror and violence, but also the meaning found in such memories and the importance of never forgetting. For the twelfth consecutive... Read More →

The Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education at Chapman University will present two very different public events this November, each focusing on the experience of terror and violence, but also the meaning found in such memories... Read More →

95 - Sep / Oct 19

A Naturalist for You

with Joel Robinson

If you think of Orange County as the proverbial concrete jungle, Joel Robinson would like to change your opinion. The Founder and Director of Naturalist For You (NFY) welcomes the opportunity to share the natural wonders surrounding us here in our corner of the Golden... Read More →

If you think of Orange County as the proverbial concrete jungle, Joel Robinson would like to change your opinion. The Founder and Director of Naturalist For You (NFY) welcomes the opportunity to share the natural... Read More →

95 - Sep / Oct 19

Chapman University President Daniele Struppa

Since becoming Chapman University’s 13th president in September 2016, President Daniele Struppa hasn’t missed a beat leading the educational institution on its meteoric upward trajectory. Under Struppa’s watch, Chapman has continued to make history in academia. “Because of my previous 10 years serving as Chapman’s... Read More →

Since becoming Chapman University’s 13th president in September 2016, President Daniele Struppa hasn’t missed a beat leading the educational institution on its meteoric upward trajectory. Under Struppa’s watch, Chapman has continued to make history in... Read More →

94 - Jul / Aug 19

The Golden Spike

Spend some time in Orange and nearby North Tustin, and you’ll soon notice the name Hewes, including Hewes St. and Hewes Middle School. The name originates with David Hewes, a wealthy landowner, citrus pioneer and philanthropist, who lived in the area from 1881 until his... Read More →

Spend some time in Orange and nearby North Tustin, and you’ll soon notice the name Hewes, including Hewes St. and Hewes Middle School. The name originates with David Hewes, a wealthy landowner, citrus pioneer and... Read More →

93 - May / Jun 19

2019 Economic Update

Economic Forecast 2019 Update Attendees of Chapman University’s annual Economic Forecast in December 2018 left with the knowledge that unprecedented history is currently in the making. At the time, the current economic recovery, which began in June 2009, was 38 quarters old. Now the recovery... Read More →

Economic Forecast 2019 Update Attendees of Chapman University’s annual Economic Forecast in December 2018 left with the knowledge that unprecedented history is currently in the making. At the time, the current economic recovery, which began... Read More →

93 - May / Jun 19

Eichler Home Tour

Eichler Home Tour Real estate developer Joseph Eichler had already changed the face of architecture in Northern California when he decided to bring his unique Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired tract homes to Orange in the 1960s. He built 350 Eichler homes in the city.... Read More →

Eichler Home Tour Real estate developer Joseph Eichler had already changed the face of architecture in Northern California when he decided to bring his unique Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired tract homes to Orange in the... Read More →

92 - Mar / Apr 19

Cosi Fan Tutte

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 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... Read More →

92 - Mar / Apr 2019

Woman's Club of Orange Flower Show

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, 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... Read More →

91 - Jan / Feb 19

Orange County Transportation Authority

New Parking Structure to Debut in February

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 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... Read More →