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DAX Gallery in Costa Mesa

Posted on March 27, 2014 | 9:04am

DAX Gallery in Costa Mesa features contemporary street art from established artists and up-and-coming local Orange County artists in a 4,500 square foot open space on Randolph Street in Costa Mesa’s SoBeCa district.   DAX Gallery’s mission is to make a lasting and forward-moving footprint within the OC arts community in Costa Mesa.

DAX Gallery

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at SCFTA

Posted on March 12, 2014 | 10:34am

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for another electrifying performance from March 27 – 30.  With an unparalleled display of passion, strength and athletic ability, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) is one of the most celebrated and acclaimed performing arts groups today.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Alvin Ailey's The River. Photo by Paul Kolnik_3 copy

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Assassins at The Costa Mesa Playhouse

Posted on March 7, 2014 | 10:27am

From theater patron to director, David Blair has played many roles at the Costa Mesa Playhouse.  When Blair went to see a production 8 years ago, the passion and talent of the actors inspired him. He knew that he wanted to be a part of the community theater, so he auditioned for a show.  After 6 years at the Costa Mesa Playhouse, Blair has done a little bit of everything to keep audiences entertained, including acting and directing as well as duties away from the spotlight like working the box office and recruiting volunteers.

Assassins

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Zocalo Public Square: Do the Arts Make Us Better People?

Posted on February 12, 2014 | 11:56am

Do the arts make us better people?  That was the question posed to guests at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa last night during the Zocalo Public Square and the Getty public philosophical discussion about the role the arts plays in society.

Zocalo Public Square

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The Wizard of Oz at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Posted on February 6, 2014 | 1:53pm

The yellow brick road passes through the City of the Arts as one of the most beloved Broadway musicals of all time, The Wizard of Oz, returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts with performances beginning February 11, 2014.

Wizard of Oz, Mirvish Productions Toronto

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