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Today Kikau talks to Kelly Todd from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. We have a fantastic conversation about her program, how her and her students survived two fires in the past few months, and hard work! Her recommendation is Brené Brown's podcast Dare to Lead. Kelly Todd received her MEd in mathematics education from UCLA in 1999 and her BA in theater arts also from UCLA in 1997. She has taught as a professor in the theater department at Pepperdine University for four years and has choreographed their recent musicals Big Fish, Crazy for You, and South Pacific. She is the 2014 Ovation Award Winner for Best Choreography for her work on Lysistrata Jones at the Chance Theater, where she is a resident artist. Some of her favorite credits there have been West Side Story, for which she received the LA Drama Critics Circle 2012 Special Award for Fight Choreography, and Triassic Parq, in 2013 and Jerry Springer: The Opera, in 2011 which both won the Ovation Award for Best Musical in an Intimate Theater and garnered her Ovation Award Nominations for Best Choreography. She was named Southern California's Choreographer of the Year in 2011 and 2012 by Stage Scene LA. Other credits include Once (Regional Premiere after Broadway), Light in the Piazza, Ivy and Bean, The Musical, Peter Pan and Seussical at South Coast Repertory, and The Who's Tommy at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – “What's Up” with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini delving into everything the Southland has to offer; from the 411 on what 90s Nite was like at Disneyland Park, to ‘RENT' in Concert at the Segerstrom Center of the Arts in Costa Mesa and MORE…PLUS – Thoughts on a new study that reveals “a large number of people are okay with their significant other being intimate with a robot - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – “What's Up” with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini delving into everything the Southland has to offer; from the 411 on what 90s Nite was like at Disneyland Park, to ‘RENT' in Concert at the Segerstrom Center of the Arts in Costa Mesa and MORE…PLUS – Thoughts on a new study that reveals “a large number of people are okay with their significant other being intimate with a robot - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – An in-depth conversation with Actor/Singer/Dancer Cartreze Tucker, who joins the program with a preview of his role as ‘Goldie Wilson' and ‘Marvin Berry' in the multi-award-winning musical – ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical'! Finally making its way to Los Angeles at The Pantages Theatre from November 5 – December 1, 2024 and to Costa Mesa at Segerstrom Center for the Arts from December 26, 2024 to January 5, 2025; ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical' features new music and lyrics by Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alan Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winning Glen Ballard, who've come together with an all-star cast to deliver the “hit musical people in all timelines have been waiting for” … PLUS – Thoughts on the woman that accidentally dyed her skin green permanently to attend the premiere for the film ‘Wicked' - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – An in-depth conversation with Actor/Singer/Dancer Cartreze Tucker, who joins the program with a preview of his role as ‘Goldie Wilson' and ‘Marvin Berry' in the multi-award-winning musical – ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical'! Finally making its way to Los Angeles at The Pantages Theatre from November 5 – December 1, 2024 and to Costa Mesa at Segerstrom Center for the Arts from December 26, 2024 to January 5, 2025; ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical' features new music and lyrics by Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alan Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winning Glen Ballard, who've come together with an all-star cast to deliver the “hit musical people in all timelines have been waiting for” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – An in-depth conversation with Actor Marcus M. Martin, who stars as ‘Genie' in Disney's Aladdin, the hit Broadway Musical that has been wowing audiences around the country on a North American Tour, and is now playing its final “High Adventure” in Costa Mesa at Segerstrom Center for the Arts from May 7-12; featuring a full score, including the five cherished songs from the Academy Award-winning soundtrack and more written especially for the stage - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – An in-depth conversation with Actor Marcus M. Martin, who stars as ‘Genie' in Disney's Aladdin, the hit Broadway Musical that has been wowing audiences around the country on a North American Tour, and is now playing its final “High Adventure” in Costa Mesa at Segerstrom Center for the Arts from May 7-12; featuring a full score, including the five cherished songs from the Academy Award-winning soundtrack and more written especially for the stage - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

Dot Kelly is currently performing in the National Touring Company of the musical "Funny Girl." The show will be at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles through Sunday, April 28th, and then moves to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa from May 28th to June 9th, before traveling across the country through the end of April 2025. Dot is a former Miss Virginia with the Miss America organization. She's traveled thousands of miles promoting cultural diversity awareness education with the Virginia Alcoholic and Beverage Coalition's Youth Education Initiative, highlighting alcohol abuse prevention and youth leadership.  She's a creative and versatile professional who combines her expertise in event planning and performing arts to deliver unforgettable experiences for diverse audiences and clients. She holds a master's degree in performing arts leadership and management and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Shenandoah University. As an Event Specialist at ESP Creative, she's played a pivotal role in curating and executing memorable events, including NBC's SNL Wrap Party, Baldor Food Group's Holiday Event, and several private events both nationally and internationally. She is skilled in creating event concepts, discussing event details with clients, securing venue, catering and other services, and preparing budgets. Learn more about Dot Kelly. Get tickets to "Funny Girl." Find out more about The Passionistas Project. Read the Show Notes.

“If I were king of the mountain and I got to say how all arts education was – I would actually say the idea of being curiously creative is key; testing out all the ideas and options.” – Scott Barnhardt This is a wildly fun and informative podcast for artists of all ages – especially those looking into studying theatre in college. Here's what you'll find in this episode: The college audition mindset The falsehoods of being a “starving artist” What is true about being a “starving artist”? Lucrative ways of working in the theatre Leaning into the type of artist you want to be known as The worth of a college degree SCOTT BARNHARDT is a musical theatre actor, theatre maker, writer, educator and Independent Education Consultant (IEC). He is also the owner and creator of The Creative College Journey, a bespoke approach to college guidance working exclusively with creative applicants (writers, filmmakers, actors, dancers)—helping families handle both the academic and artistic aspects of a college application with the goal to lower stress and increase clarity and enjoyment throughout the process. As a teacher and administrator, he most recently served as Lead Faculty for the Contemporary Musical Theatre + Film BFA program at Hussian College Los Angeles, and before that as the Director of Musical Theatre at the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA). He is a graduate of Wagner College (BA, Theatre/Speech) and UCLA (MFA, Playwriting). His acting credits include the original Broadway cast of The Book of Mormon (Elder Harris/Elder Thomas, u/s Elder McKinley, Asst. Dance Captain) and the Deaf West Broadway Revival of Big River at Roundabout. Other NYC: Yank! (The Old Globe Workshop), Bye Bye Birdie (City Center Encores!). National tours: The Boy Friend directed by Julie Andrews, Deaf West's Big River, the Detroit company of White Christmas and the Japanese tour of Disney on Classic with the Tokyo Philharmonic. At OCSA, along with teaching audition prep and a class called Mind|Body|Voice, he directed the virtual production of Now. Here. This. (the first full-length musical to be shot and presented entirely during quarantine), Evita (in association with Musical Theatre West), the High School premiere of Jasper in Deadland, The Drowsy Chaperone, Xanadu, 9-to-5 (alongside Jessica Lea Patty). He was also seen in concert with students at the Irvine Barclay Theatre in Coming Home with Krysta Rodriguez and Scott Barnhardt. Scott has taught workshops, master classes and built programming for UCLA, The Grammy Foundation, Professional School for the Arts, American Ballet Theatre, University of Michigan, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, MTCA of OC, Cal State Fullerton, Broadway Dreams, Broadway Classroom, International Thespian Festival, EdTA Professional Development, Florida Thespian Festival and The Performing Arts Project among others. Awards and grants include the 2004 Tony Honor (Big River), Grammy Citation for Best Cast Album (The Book of Mormon), Tim Robbins Playwriting Award, Sono Osato Scholarship, Caroline H. Newhouse Scholarship and the George Burns & Gracie Allen Fellowship in Comedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICYMI: Later, with Mo'Kelly Presents – An in-depth conversation with Actors Darian Sanders (Simba) & Khalifa White (Nala); two of the stars of the biggest musical to ever tour, Disney's ‘The Lion King'…Celebrating 25 landmark years on Broadway, ‘The Lion King' makes its long-awaited return to orange county from February 1-25, at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa - on KFI AM 640 – Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: Later, with Mo'Kelly Presents – An in-depth conversation with Actors Darian Sanders (Simba) & Khalifa White (Nala); two of the stars of the biggest musical to ever tour, Disney's ‘The Lion King'…Celebrating 25 landmark years on Broadway, ‘The Lion King' makes its long-awaited return to orange county from February 1-25, at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa - on KFI AM 640 – Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: Later, with Mo'Kelly Presents – An in-depth conversation with actress Haley Dortch, who makes her National Tour debut playing Fantine in the world's most popular musical, Les Misérables; which makes its long-awaited return to Southern California at The Pantages in Hollywood (August 1 – September 10, 2023) and Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County (September 19 -October 1, 2023)...PLUS – Tickets to see Taylor Swift's ‘Eras Tour' are going for insane prices - on KFI AM 640 – Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: Later, with Mo'Kelly Presents – An in-depth conversation with actress Haley Dortch, who makes her National Tour debut playing Fantine in the world's most popular musical, Les Misérables; which makes its long-awaited return to Southern California at The Pantages in Hollywood (August 1 – September 10, 2023) and Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County (September 19 -October 1, 2023) - KFI AM 640 – Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical @ Segerstrom Center for the Arts – 8.8 out of 10! Great Show! July 11 – 23, 2023 www.latheatrebites.com

Today, Lori is interviewing Danielle Mitchell. They'll be talking about the methodology of writing and reading poetry. Danielle Mitchell (she/her) is an intersectional feminist, poet, and teaching artist. She is the Founding Director of The Poetry Lab, an online learning platform that rallies in service of working-class writers around the globe. Danielle is the author of Makes the Daughter-in-Law Cry, winner of the Clockwise Chapbook Prize (Tebot Bach, 2017). Her poems have appeared in Hayden's Ferry Review, Vinyl, Four Way Review, Transom, New Orleans Review, Nailed Magazine and others. Danielle has received scholarships to travel to Patmos Island, Greece to study poetry, as well as grants from Poets & Writers and the Ashaki M. Jackson No Barriers Grant from the Women Who Submit. She is the inaugural winner of the Editor's Prize from Mary Magazine and the Editor's Choice Award from The Mas Tequila Review. She has performed on stages all over Southern California including the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Danielle holds bachelor's degrees in Women's and Gender Studies and Creative Writing from the University of Redlands and is an alumna of the Community of Writers. She is currently working on a manuscript of poems about misogyny and the Internet. You can find her on her website or follow her on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn. Also, check out The Poetry Lab website or follow The Poetry Lab Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Goodreads.   In this episode Danielle Mitchell and Lori discuss: Adding emotional stakes to poems to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. The magic of tapping into things you don't understand. Her annotative document process. Plus, her #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/456

On this edition of KVC-Arts David Fleming speaks with jazz pianist Vijay Iyer. He's received critical acclaim from past releases – including his most recent – called UNEASY. We'll hear about several tracks from the disc, and the musicians he's touring with, and a performance in the region soon. Saturday November 5th at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa with 7 and 9 pm performances.

The 6th Annual Tastemakers of Orange County celebrating the 25th Anniversary of OCAPICA is set for Wednesday, Sept. 14th at 6 p.m. at the Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. “Tastemakers of Orange County is … Continue reading →

Read more about Pacific Chorale and their upcoming season:https://www.pacificchorale.org/Read about the award on the Singerpreneur blog:  https://singerpreneur.com/2022/04/with-a-single-award-the-grammys-just-honored-a-whole-lotta-people-in-the-southland/___________________________________________________ANDREW BROWN — PRESIDENT & CEO, PACIFIC CHORALEAndrew Brown is President & CEO of the GRAMMY Award-winning Pacific Chorale, the resident chorus at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. The critically acclaimed choir presents its own concert series each season and frequently collaborates with world class ensembles such as Pacific Symphony and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Brown is responsible for guiding all facets of the non-profit organization, which has an annual budget of $3 million. He also collaborates directly with Artistic Director Robert Istad to help transform his artistic vision for the choir into reality, shepherding both day-to-day and long-term artistic endeavors.Since joining Pacific Chorale in December 2018, Brown has bolstered the organization's fiscal health, built an operating cash reserve fund, and increased its permanent endowment. On the artistic front, he has managed several landmark projects, including Istad's first recording with the chorus, All Things Common (2020), featuring works of Tarik O'Regan on Yarlung Records, and the strategic development of the choir's significant digital presence with programs such as Tis the Season!,the Chorale's first virtual concert gala, which was live-streamed to more than 5,000 households in December 2021 and raised over $250,000 for the choir. He also oversaw the production of The Wayfaring Project, the chorus' compelling concert film weaving a Bach motet with contemporary works that was broadcast nationwide in December 2021 on PBS, which draws 80 million viewers monthly. The popular film continues to be streamed on pbssocal.org, kcet.org, and the PBS app. Under Brown's leadership, in July 2023, Pacific Chorale will embark on its first international tour in seven years with appearances in Austria, Germany, and the United Kingdom, further expanding its global presence.Previously, Brown served as Chief Operating Officer of the Los Angeles Master Chorale having risen through its administrative ranks during a 17-year tenure with the organization. As COO, he demonstrated his strong track record of initiating and leading change, strengthening operations, and innovating in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. As a professional singer, Brown, a tenor, also sang with LA Master Chorale for ten seasons and performed with several other Southern California-based professional choral ensembles. He can be heard on numerous recordings and film scores and made a featured on-camera singing appearance in the hit CBS television series, How I Met Your Mother. Brown earned an M.A. in Arts Management and an M.B.A. from the Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University, and a Bachelor's degree in music education from Ball State University.

Watch 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' through September 4th at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood and at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in November!

2022年5月15日下午，神韻環球藝術團在柯斯塔梅莎橙縣表演藝術中心（Segerstrom Center for the Arts）的第三場演出，再次持續爆滿，來自各界的主流精英慕名紛至沓來，飽覽失落已久的中國神傳文化。 更多內容請見：https://www.epochtimes.com/b5/22/5/16/n13738247.htm 大纪元,大纪元新闻,大紀元,大紀元新聞, 加州, 橙縣, 華裔市長, 神韻, 褒獎 

2022年5月14日（星期六），神韻環球藝術團在美國加州橙縣柯斯塔梅莎橙縣表演藝術中心（Segerstrom Center for the Arts）進行兩場演出，兩場都是爆滿的盛況。藝術界、政界、教育界、金融、工商業等各界主流精英紛紛慕名前往觀賞，沉醉於神韻帶來的藝術盛宴。 更多內容請見：https://www.epochtimes.com/b5/22/5/15/n13737396.htm 大纪元,大纪元新闻,大紀元,大紀元新聞, 神韻, 加州, 橙縣, 政要精英

Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on' experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 7 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. This week we have a super-sized episode of Catalyst, with a whopping three interviews! Each of our guests this week takes us on a creative journey, one which can be full of unexpected turns, but always gets us to the right destination. To kick us off, Jeremy Scheidt speaks with Tanwarin Sukkhapisit, a Thai filmmaker and Thailand's first transgender member of parliament. Sukkhapisit who has held a multitude of different jobs within the film industry including being a screenwriter, actor, producer, and director for various television shows, shorts, and feature-length films, and whose most recent directorial work is a TV series titled The War Of Flowers, discusses with Scheidt the realities and challenges of working in the industry. They also tackle what it is like to work in a creative environment within a region that has very specific censorship laws, and how that effects your work, and you as a person. The second segment of our show this week features an interview with Courtney Donely the Director of Special Events at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, by Sierra Detar. Originally a Women's Studies major, Donely has an intriguing career journey, that she discusses at length with Detar, including her start with the Make a Wish Foundation, how she found running her own business can be isolating at times, and how everything she has learned along the way has contributed to her finding her right fit in an organization and a position. In our final segment this week Kaitlyn Kenyon sits down with Madi Atkins, the founder of a creative agency in New York called Madness Studio. A fashion photographer, Atkins launched the studio, as a creative production studio that creates video/photo campaigns, and digital marketing campaigns for clients in the fashion and beauty industries. Atkins opens up to Kenyon about how she got her start and the perks and drawbacks of working in such a fast paced creative industry.

Lisa Bhathal Merage is a premier example of a polymath in the true sense of the word. With a stunning resume that runs the gambit from the private sector, to altruistic nonprofit work, to active involvement in the arts, she embodies the ideal contemporary woman, effortlessly transcending the notions of power and grace she blends the two seamlessly with her actions, and poise, with her stellar track record being evidence to all that can be accomplished with such clarity of mind. People dream of accomplishing just a portion of what that Lisa has and we are certain that she has just begun leaving her fingerprint on the world. From operating as CEO of a top tier luxury bathing suit line, to part owner of the Sacramento Kings, to sitting on the board of the newly opening Orange County Museum of Art, Lisa is truly a woman who can achieve anything she puts her mind to, and we all look forward to watching on in wonder as she does. Before then enjoy this interview and pick up some of the wisdom she is sprinkling throughout this fantastic episode, with great joy we are proud to present the one the only Lisa Bhathal Merage.Lisa serves as Co-Founder and Managing Partner of RAJ Capital. The Newport Beach based firm is the alternative asset platform of the Bhathal Family Office.RAJ Capital was established after successfully selling the family's 50-year old women's swimwear business, RAJ Swim, to private equity. Lisa was CEO of RAJ Swim from 2006-2016. In 2009, she launched LUXE by Lisa Vogel, an upscale and chic swimwear fit solution for the modern beach sophisticate, sold at luxury retailers such as Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. LUXE by Lisa Vogel was honored as the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim Presents “Designer of the Year” in 2012.Lisa has appeared in numerous fashion and business television segments including appearances on CBS, E! Entertainment Television, NBC Inside Couture, and FOX's Good Day LA. She has participated as a panelist for BUZZ: An Executive Women's Think Tank, and awarded with the inaugural “Rising Leader” Award at Segerstrom Center's Arts and Business Leadership Award Dinner. Lisa was a recipient of the 2015 “Women in Business” Award from the Orange County Business Journal and was the Keynote Speaker at the event in 2016.Along with her family, Lisa is co-owner of Sacramento Basketball Holdings LLC. The firm owns the Sacramento Kings franchise of the National Basketball Association (NBA), Golden 1 Center, the Sawyer Hotel and residences, and is the developer of the Downtown Commons entertainment and sports district in Sacramento.

Gaddi H. Vasquez is the descendant of migrant farm workers who instilled in him a strong work ethic and the value of serving others. He was the first member of his family to earn a college degree and has been a lifelong advocate against world hunger, disease and poverty.Before retiring, he was senior vice president of government affairs for Edison International and Southern California Edison, one of the nation's largest investor-owned utilities. He was responsible for government relations activities at the federal and state level, as well as local public affairs.From 2006 to 2009, Gaddi H. Vasquez served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Organizations in Rome, Italy, including the World Food Program and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. He led major reform efforts resulting in the adoption of some of the most sweeping changes in the organization's history. From 2002-2006, Ambassador Vasquez served as director of the United States Peace Corps where he led the international volunteer service organization with volunteers and staff serving in 78 countries.Early in his career, he served as an Orange County supervisor, as chief deputy appointments secretary to Governor George Deukmejian, and as a police officer for the City of Orange. He has served on the President's Commission on White House Fellowships, the California Criminal Justice Council, the California Film Commission, and the board of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund. He serves on the boards of directors of the Public Policy Institute of California, the Pat Brown Institute, the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts, the national advisory boards of the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program and of the Salvation Army, and the board of trustees of Chapman University.​Ambassador Vasquez has been named one of Hispanic Business Magazine's top 100 Most Influential Hispanics in the United States. Ambassador Vasquez is a graduate of the University of Redlands and the recipient of five (and soon to be a sixth from CSUF) honorary doctorate degrees.​

“The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) brings back its “Tastemakers of Orange County” fundraising event on Wednesday, October 13 in the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. … Continue reading → The post Show 446, October 9, 2021: Preview of “Tastemakers of Orange County” Benefit for OCAPICA appeared first on SoCal Restaurant Show.

“The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) brings back its “Tastemakers of Orange County” fundraising event on Wednesday, October 13 in the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. Nearly two dozen local … Continue reading → The post Show 446, October 9, 2021: Show Preview with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris appeared first on SoCal Restaurant Show.

The three year designation by Segerstrom Center for the Arts begins in December 2021 with ABT's annual engagement of Alexei Ratmansky's The Nutcracker. For photos, please visit The Ballet Herald. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/balletherald/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balletherald/support

Casey Reitz is President of the Segerstrom Center of the Arts, a multi-disciplinary cultural institution in Costa Mesa, CA, appointed in 2019. Since 2010, Reitz served as Executive Director of Second Stage Theater in New York City, winning a Tony Award as Best Musical Producer of Dear Evan Hansen in 2017, and where he successfully led the acquisition, renovation and re-opening of Broadway's Helen Hayes Theater. With the launching of the Hayes, Second Stage became only the 4th non-profit with a permanent home on Broadway. Prior to Second Stage, Reitz was the Director of Development at The Public Theater. He holds an MFA in Theater Management from Yale University and a BA in Theatre from the University of Alabama. He and I discuss watching the audience, experiencing the great works, suspension of disbelief, the draw of Southern California, the town square, having broad and vast ambition, being afraid to leave New York, how every detail matters, taking your work seriously, being an artist, bringing people joy, not maintaining the status quo, fabulous failures, letting things be quiet, and the beauty and courage of creativity! *** This episode is brought to you by Kelly Klee private insurance . Please check out their website: Kellyklee.com/Heidi and they will make a $50 donation to Artadia, an art charity I've recommended, per each qualified referral. This episode is brought to you by Best & Co. Please visit www.BestandCoAspen.com and use discount code Heidi2020 to receive 5% off of any item on the Best & Co. website. If you are interested in creating a custom piece please email custom@bestandcoaspen.com and mention that you heard about Best & Co. on my podcast to receive the special discount. *** Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please email press@hiz.art *** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests.Follow Heidi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidizuckerman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heidizuckerman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-zuckerman-a236b55/

Ann Hampton Callaway one of America's most gifted artists in pop and jazz  talks with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ about her upcoming live performances as COVID restrictions continue to be lifted. First up Ann will be performing her very popular one woman show "The Streisand Songbook" on July 13th at 8P at a new venue on Cape Cod, The Music Room Gallery & Wine Bar in West Yarmouth, MA. With over 100 Symphony performances to rave reviews, this show is 90 minutes of soaring, sizzling hits and gems of the diva of divas so definitely check it out. Then it's on to the Patio Stage at Strathmore in Bethesda, MD where she will be joined by Billy Stritch to perform “The Linda Ronstadt Songbook” on July 16th. Ann will then be traveling across the country to Costa Mesa, CA to perform “The Linda Ronstadt Songbook” on July 25th at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. On July 29th she will perform at the Vail Jazz Festival and finish the month with her popular virtual show Callaway Hideaway live stream "Ann Hampton Callaway Sings The 70's" on July 31st. Continuing her national tour on August 13th and 14th she will be performing "Ann Hampton Callaway - Broadway Classics" at the Arts Garage in Delray, FL and will end the month virtually with Callaway Hideaway live stream on August 29th presenting "Ann Hampton Callaway - Songs I Wish I'd Written". Then if COVID restrictions continue to lift globally she will be off to the UK to perform “The Judy Garland Songbook" and "Ann Hampton Callaway - Cinematic Serenade" in London. We talked to Ann about what she hopes to accomplish with her work and her spin on our LGBTQ issues.  Ann Hampton Callaway is a leading champion of the Great American Songbook. She's made her mark as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, actress, educator, TV host and producer. Voted by Broadway World as “Performer of the Year” and two years in a row as “Best Jazz Vocalist” Ann is a born entertainer. She is best known for her Tony-nominated performance in the hit Broadway musical “Swing!” and for writing and singing the theme song to the hit TV series “The Nanny.” Callaway's performances and recordings have garnered her The Theater World Award, 15 MAC Awards, several Bistro Awards, The Mabel Mercer Award, The Johnny Mercer Award for Songwriting and The Blanton Peale Award for Positive Thinking. For  More Info & Tix… LISTEN: 500+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES 

Mario the Maker Magician returns to The Piff Pod! Piff & Mario commiserate over teaching at virtual magic camp and the highs and lows of performing Zoom shows, Matt's kids try out Mario's magic-performing robot, and the gang plan for the future robot apocalypse. Check out Mario's website for show dates, books, robots, and more! https://www.mariothemagician.com/ Attention CA members of the Dragon Squad! Come see Piff the Magic Dragon (with opening act Matt Donnelly: The Mind Noodler!) LIVE at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts on July 31! https://www.scfta.org/events/2021/piff-the-magic-dragon ​ Check out Piff the Magic Dragon on PIFFTREON for VIP access including EXCLUSIVE PODCAST EPISODES every week, live video chats with the Piff Crew, exclusive merch, and much more! https://www.patreon.com/PiffTheMagicDragon

How much caffeine is too much caffeine for a magic dragon? Piff and Matt recap a busy week as the Piff Crew prepares to take their Vegas show on the road to California and beyond. Plus, Piff is looking for help in the form of both a cooler and human dog wranglers. Attention CA members of the Dragon Squad! Come see Piff the Magic Dragon (with opening act Matt Donnelly: The Mind Noodler!) LIVE at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts on July 31! https://www.scfta.org/events/2021/piff-the-magic-dragon ​ Check out Piff the Magic Dragon on PIFFTREON for VIP access including EXCLUSIVE PODCAST EPISODES every week, live video chats with the Piff Crew, exclusive merch, and much more! https://www.patreon.com/PiffTheMagicDragon

From being on the faculties of prestigious schools, to working with some of the best arts companies in the world, to her current role as the Vice President of Education for the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California, Talena Mara has devoted her life to the arts.  A student of the very first El Sistema program, Talena now works to ensure that ALL students have access to quality artistic experiences.  Join us today for a fascinating conversation about the arts and how they are used to bring our communities closer together!FOLLOW US:T: @RBSolutions2021IG: @RightBrainSolutionsWeb: www.rightbrainsolutions.orgE: rightbrainsolutions@outlook.com

Our Conversation with Catherine Campbell (She/Her/Hers) on December 16th, 2020. Catherine is the Production Manager for Mixed Blood Theatre Company in Minneapolis, where theatre lives at the intersection of authenticity and virtuosity while championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism through exceptional artistry, catalytic relationships, and universal access. Previously, she held positions in Production and Artist Management with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Columbia University, Public Theater, Hollywood Bowl, Segerstrom Center, and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. She earned her B.A. in Production and Theatre Management at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She is a member of the Production Manager's Forum Diversity and Inclusion, Membership, and Early Career Committee.

Jeff and Colleen discuss a concert featuring the music of Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Recorded 11/30/2019 The concert was at the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts in Costa mesa, CA on 11/3/2019. It featured Sondheim and Webber songs like; SONDHEIM: “Comedy Tonight” from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumSONDHEIM:... The post Best of Sondheim and Webber – Ep. 101 appeared first on Ride Along with Jeff and Colleen.

Before we even get to our big question, we have a great discuss about the culture of an organization and what is necessary to rebuild and create an inclusive culture.  Then we get to our big question…Jennifer Turner's big change was moving from Michigan to Illinois for a new job. She didn't know everything but her drive for development, courage and humility propelled her to take the risk. Not only is she passionate about development, but also her leadership style is patterned after her belief system. Jennifer believes fundamentally that cultures need to be transparent, development focused, show empathy and promote collaboration. Take a listen and you will want to work for Jennifer! Jennifer is the President and Chief Executive Officer for Tennessee Performing Arts Center, a Nashville-based nonprofit arts organization dedicated to excellence in the performing arts and arts education. Since 1980, TPAC has welcomed more than 12 million audience members and served more than 1.8 million students, teachers, and adults with performances, teacher resources, professional development, classroom residencies, and enrichment programs. Formerly, Jennifer served as Executive Vice President and Managing Director for Segerstrom Center for the Arts, an acclaimed arts institution in Southern California, where she built a world-class leadership team, led innovative community initiatives, and spearheaded multi-million-dollar capital development projects, including the successful completion of the 56,000 square foot Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofits arts, Jennifer previously was the Chief Operating Officer for the national historic landmark Auditorium Theatre in Chicago and held roles with Michigan Opera Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, and Harper College. She is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a graduate degree from Roosevelt University in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management.Connect with Jennifer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifercturner/ and on Twitter @JenniferArts to learn more about her and her background. To learn more about Tennessee Performing Arts Center, please visit:TPAC Website: https://www.tpac.org/TPAC Instagram: @tennesseepacTPAC Twitter: @tpacSign up for our newsletter at https://abbraccigroup.com/. Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about our podcast. Learn more about the CHARGE® model by purchasing the book, The Way of the HR Warrior. Let us know about the moments for you that changed your life trajectory. Drop us a note via our website.

Sara Broadhead is the Head Electrician for Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts (when not furloughed because of COVID) and has been in the facility for the last 10 years.  Prior to having a "house gig" she did corporate and industrial event design traveling across the US with Brite Ideas. She has an MFA in Lighting Design from UC Irvine and Bachelors in Theatrical Design and Accounting from Western Michigan University.  She loves living in Southern California and adores the friend family that she has built while missing her family and friends in Michigan. Known to many on touring Broadway and Ballet shows as the baker of Broadway Baking Night: a chance to make some homemade snacks for the crews that bring art to our stage from all over the world and in return donations are made to Behind the Scenes each year.  A perpetual work in progress : ) "The Capacity To Care Is What Gives Life Its Deepest Significance." - Pablo Casals

I’m sharing the top five reasons to love Costa Mesa.   I’m excited to share the five main reasons I love Costa Mesa, California, one of the many areas I service here in Orange County. It has much more than wonderful weather and the yearly Orange County Fair (though those are great too). 1. City of the Arts. Costa Mesa is known as the “City of the Arts.” The Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts not only includes a 3,000 person opera-style hall for Broadway musicals, but also a 2,000-person concert hall that brings shows and music to the city. It’s an excellent venue to enjoy the very best of Costa Mesa musical arts. 2. Conveniently located. The city has the 405 freeway, 55 freeway, and the 73 toll road. Unlike New York, San Francisco, and London, here, we need a car to get around. However, no matter where you’re trying to go, Costa Mesa has convenient roads to get you there. 3. Close to all the beaches. As a kid, the beach was too far away from where I lived, but in Costa Mesa, no matter where you are, you’re about five miles away from a beach. If you’re looking for sand and waves, they have beautiful Huntington Beach and Newport Beach.  4. The South Coast Plaza. This is the largest shopping mall on the West Coast. Originally, it began as a lima bean field. The first department stores were Robinsons-May and Bullock’s. Every year, 24 million people shop and dine in the plaza. It’s a fantastic place for retail therapy! 5. Amazing restaurants and bars. “Mesa” means “table” in Spanish. You could eat at a different restaurant every day of the year and still not have tried everything. There are also plenty of gyms and yoga studios to burn off the delicious calories.  I would love to hear the reasons you love Costa Mesa and what some of your favorite places are. Please comment below! If you’re considering moving to this exceptional city, call or email us; we love helping people find their place here. Also, contact us if you have any questions about real estate. We would be happy to help you.

A special series with @DJCLEAN and Sakina Ibrahim exploring topics on culture, lifestyle, and spirituality. The world is changing really quickly and culture is the fuel that is driving everything forward” DJ Clean began his career performing at the age of 17 for private parties in Washington D.C. Since then he has lived in Florida, New York City and most recently, Los Angeles. With over 12 years of experience, DJ Clean has spun at high-end venues across the country. He has also shared the stage with Biz Markie, Rev Run, T-Pain, Rick Ross, and many more. Santos Party House, Green House, Thompson Hotel, The Mondrian Hotel, The Hudson Hotel, Tammany Hall, Williamsburg Music Hall, Pranna Lounge, The Attic, West 3d Common, Free Candy, No.8 NYC , The 40/40 Club, Los Globos, Mint Lounge, Library Bar DTLA, The Reserve and Baja Beach Club are some of the many places he's played. In 2014, he won the Sprite Spinoff Battle in New York City. He travels around the country performing at music festivals. He has also performed at Afropunk Atlanta, Afropunk NYC, 2018 Tennessee Gay Pride Fest, 2015 New York Puertorican Day Parade, Vidcon, Vans Surf Competition, the 2018 Washington DC Folk Life Festival and much more. His extraordinary talent to play for diverse crowds is why he is considered "The Sound of The People" MORE ABOUT THE DJ Sakina Ibrahim is an NAACP Image Award-nominated Author, Creative, Social Entrepreneur, and Professor of Dance. She has been featured on platforms such as Aspire TV, Black Enterprise Magazine and Essence Fest and more. Sakina is a passionate woman whose brand focus is Movement, Culture and Mindfulness. She has presented workshops centered in these elements institutions such as Drexel University, George Washington University (Black Girl Health Expo), University of California Irvine, the Boston Women's Conference, Michigan State University, the Trayvon Martin Foundation, and many more organizations and institutions. Sakina holds a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of California, Irvine and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of the Arts. Her inspiring books include Big Words to Little Me: Advice to the younger self, Daily Moves: Affirmations for the Millennial and a goal-setting guide A Hustler's Planner. Sakina’s performance credits include: Rennie Harris RHAW, Beauty Shop the Play featured on OWN Network, Bayside the Musical, Creed 2, Silver linings Playbook and more. Sakina received her theatrical training from Susan Batson Studios in New York and Michelle Danner Acting Studio in Los Angeles. She has served as the Rehearsal Assistant to Legendary Choreographer Donald McKayle and worked closely as the Assistant to Hollywood Creative Director Anthony Burrell. Her work explores how to use the arts and literacy as a tool of empowerment and self-discovery. She has worked for organizations such as Jill Scott’s Blues Babe Foundation, The Dance Theater of Harlem, Mark Morris Dance Center, and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Growing up with a disabled family member, Sakina has always had an interest in the healing arts and began to study somatics, yoga and mind-body centering as modalities to help people restore and heal their body’s. Sakina continues to expand her passion of the arts, creativity, and healing nationally through classes, workshops, speaking engagements, film and more. MORE ABOUT THE DANCER --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A special series with @DJCLEAN and Sakina Ibrahim exploring topics on culture, lifestyle, and spirituality. The world is changing really quickly and culture is the fuel that is driving everything forward” DJ Clean began his career performing at the age of 17 for private parties in Washington D.C. Since then he has lived in Florida, New York City and most recently, Los Angeles. With over 12 years of experience, DJ Clean has spun at high-end venues across the country. He has also shared the stage with Biz Markie, Rev Run, T-Pain, Rick Ross, and many more. Santos Party House, Green House, Thompson Hotel, The Mondrian Hotel, The Hudson Hotel, Tammany Hall, Williamsburg Music Hall, Pranna Lounge, The Attic, West 3d Common, Free Candy, No.8 NYC , The 40/40 Club, Los Globos, Mint Lounge, Library Bar DTLA, The Reserve and Baja Beach Club are some of the many places he's played. In 2014, he won the Sprite Spinoff Battle in New York City. He travels around the country performing at music festivals. He has also performed at Afropunk Atlanta, Afropunk NYC, 2018 Tennessee Gay Pride Fest, 2015 New York Puertorican Day Parade, Vidcon, Vans Surf Competition, the 2018 Washington DC Folk Life Festival and much more. His extraordinary talent to play for diverse crowds is why he is considered "The Sound of The People" MORE ABOUT THE DJ Sakina Ibrahim is an NAACP Image Award-nominated Author, Creative, Social Entrepreneur, and Professor of Dance. She has been featured on platforms such as Aspire TV, Black Enterprise Magazine and Essence Fest and more. Sakina is a passionate woman whose brand focus is Movement, Culture and Mindfulness. She has presented workshops centered in these elements institutions such as Drexel University, George Washington University (Black Girl Health Expo), University of California Irvine, the Boston Women's Conference, Michigan State University, the Trayvon Martin Foundation, and many more organizations and institutions. Sakina holds a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of California, Irvine and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of the Arts. Her inspiring books include Big Words to Little Me: Advice to the younger self, Daily Moves: Affirmations for the Millennial and a goal-setting guide A Hustler's Planner. Sakina’s performance credits include: Rennie Harris RHAW, Beauty Shop the Play featured on OWN Network, Bayside the Musical, Creed 2, Silver linings Playbook and more. Sakina received her theatrical training from Susan Batson Studios in New York and Michelle Danner Acting Studio in Los Angeles. She has served as the Rehearsal Assistant to Legendary Choreographer Donald McKayle and worked closely as the Assistant to Hollywood Creative Director Anthony Burrell. Her work explores how to use the arts and literacy as a tool of empowerment and self-discovery. She has worked for organizations such as Jill Scott’s Blues Babe Foundation, The Dance Theater of Harlem, Mark Morris Dance Center, and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Growing up with a disabled family member, Sakina has always had an interest in the healing arts and began to study somatics, yoga and mind-body centering as modalities to help people restore and heal their body’s. Sakina continues to expand her passion of the arts, creativity, and healing nationally through classes, workshops, speaking engagements, film and more. MORE ABOUT THE DANCER --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A special series with @DJCLEAN and Sakina Ibrahim exploring topics on culture, lifestyle, and spirituality. The world is changing really quickly and culture is the fuel that is driving everything forward DJ Clean began his career performing at the age of 17 for private parties in Washington D.C. Since then he has lived in Florida, New York City and most recently, Los Angeles. With over 12 years of experience, DJ Clean has spun at high-end venues across the country. He has also shared the stage with Biz Markie, Rev Run, T-Pain, Rick Ross, and many more. Santos Party House, Green House, Thompson Hotel, The Mondrian Hotel, The Hudson Hotel, Tammany Hall, Williamsburg Music Hall, Pranna Lounge, The Attic, West 3d Common, Free Candy, No.8 NYC , The 40/40 Club, Los Globos, Mint Lounge, Library Bar DTLA, The Reserve and Baja Beach Club are some of the many places he's played. In 2014, he won the Sprite Spinoff Battle in New York City. He travels around the country performing at music festivals. He has also performed at Afropunk Atlanta, Afropunk NYC, 2018 Tennessee Gay Pride Fest, 2015 New York Puertorican Day Parade, Vidcon, Vans Surf Competition, the 2018 Washington DC Folk Life Festival and much more. His extraordinary talent to play for diverse crowds is why he is considered "The Sound of The People" MORE ABOUT THE DJ Sakina Ibrahim is an NAACP Image Award-nominated Author, Creative, Social Entrepreneur, and Professor of Dance. She has been featured on platforms such as Aspire TV, Black Enterprise Magazine and Essence Fest and more. Sakina is a passionate woman whose brand focus is Movement, Culture and Mindfulness. She has presented workshops centered in these elements institutions such as Drexel University, George Washington University (Black Girl Health Expo), University of California Irvine, the Boston Women's Conference, Michigan State University, the Trayvon Martin Foundation, and many more organizations and institutions. Sakina holds a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of California, Irvine and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of the Arts. Her inspiring books include Big Words to Little Me: Advice to the younger self, Daily Moves: Affirmations for the Millennial and a goal-setting guide A Hustler's Planner. Sakina’s performance credits include: Rennie Harris RHAW, Beauty Shop the Play featured on OWN Network, Bayside the Musical, Creed 2, Silver linings Playbook and more. Sakina received her theatrical training from Susan Batson Studios in New York and Michelle Danner Acting Studio in Los Angeles. She has served as the Rehearsal Assistant to Legendary Choreographer Donald McKayle and worked closely as the Assistant to Hollywood Creative Director Anthony Burrell. Her work explores how to use the arts and literacy as a tool of empowerment and self-discovery. She has worked for organizations such as Jill Scott’s Blues Babe Foundation, The Dance Theater of Harlem, Mark Morris Dance Center, and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Growing up with a disabled family member, Sakina has always had an interest in the healing arts and began to study somatics, yoga and mind-body centering as modalities to help people restore and heal their body’s. Sakina continues to expand her passion of the arts, creativity, and healing nationally through classes, workshops, speaking engagements, film and more. MORE ABOUT THE DANCER --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ in Costa Mesa, California continues it's 2019 – 2020 Family Series with The Joshua Show: Episode 2 This family-friendly production plays February 1 and 2 in Samueli Theater. Will caught up with Joshua himself. Joshua holden is an Award-winning puppeteer and Ambassador joy.  He shares how he uses singing, tap dancing and a cast of zany puppets to thrill audiences of all ages in his whimsical production about friendship and the value of being yourself. SEGERSTROM CENTER for the arts.  February 1 – 2, 2020 Samueli Theater Tickets are $20 and are available online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. Follow Joshua : https://instagram.com/ohmygoshuajoshua The joshuashow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elena Gilliam is quickly becoming celebrated as an extraordinary jazz vocalist of our time. This became apparent after delivering a sensational show at the KKJZ 88.1 2018 Summer Jazz Series held at the Segerstrom Center for The Arts in Costa Mesa, CA and followed by a sold out performance at the Fall 2018 SoCal Jazz … Continue reading Elena Gilliam →

Jeff and Colleen attended and reviewed ‘Christmas with Marie Osmond’ at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Find all our episodes here > RideAlongPod.com/allepisodes Please subscribe here > RideAlongPod.com/subscribe The post Christmas with Marie Osmond concert, a Review – Ep. 26 appeared first on Ride Along with Jeff and Colleen.

Jeff and Colleen attend and review a performance of Handel’s Messiah at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. Jeff learned a lot about Handel’s Messiah during the concert. He didn’t realize there was so much than just the Hallelujah Chorus involved. When he listened at home, he had a trick to... The post Handel’s Messiah Concert, a Review – Ep 21 appeared first on Ride Along with Jeff and Colleen.

On this week's episode of the I Heart Costa Mesa podcast, we've got Brett Bolich - who performs all over Southern California as local magician, Brettso The Great! In this interview, we talk about the life of a magician, our local magic scene and, of course, Costa Mesa.  Check it out, then have a magical weekend, Costa Mesans! Connect With Brettso The Great: Online: https://brettsothegreat.com/ Instagram: @brettsothegreat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brettsothegreat/ On This Episode We Discuss:  Cheers To 20 Years at Yardhouse: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/triangle-square-cheers-for-20-years-tickets-74356300697 OCC Planetarium: http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu/about_occ/planetarium/Pages/default.aspx Mesa Verde Library: http://www.ocpl.org/libloc/mesaverde Costa Mesa Library: http://www.ocpl.org/libloc/cmdd Lions Park: https://www.costamesaca.gov/city-hall/city-departments/parks-and-community-services/map-of-city-parks/lions-park Penn & Teller 'Fool Us': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penn_%26_Teller:_Fool_Us Shin Lim on 'America's Got Talent': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin_Lim The Magic Castle in Los Angeles: http://www.magiccastle.com/now_appearing/  KIDabra: https://www.kidabra.org/ Storming Area 51: https://www.seti.org/storming-area-51 Vanguard University: https://www.vanguard.edu/ Segerstrom Center: https://www.scfta.org/ Cirque du Soleil: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/ Ciao! Pizza and Deli: https://www.ciaodelipizza.com/#/ Sushi Imari: https://www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-imari-costa-mesa Cancun Juice: https://cancunjuice.com/costa-mesa-harbor-blvd/ Thank You To Our Wonderful Podcast Sponsors: Music Factory School of Music Orange Coast College Triangle Square Please tell your friends about the podcast – and don't forget to leave your rating and review wherever you listen! Find Us On… Facebook: www.facebook.com/iheartcostamesa/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iheartcostamesa/ Instagram: @iheartcostamesa Twitter: @iheartcostamesa Shop the store! https://www.iheartcostamesa.com/shop/ Big thanks to everyone who helped make this podcast possible! Producer: Danny Thompson (danny@themusicfactoryoc.com) Intro / Outro Voiceover: Brian Kazarian Music: Eddie “DJ Kaboom” Iniestra  

SHOW NOTES The future generation is seeing and listening to what’s happening in the country and around the world. Sonia De Los Santos is a family musician and Latin Grammy Nominee that is providing a loving, kind, and diverse message with her bilingual songs. In today’s episode, Brenda and Sonia sit down at Segerstrom Center for the Arts to talk about her musical journey that began in Nuevo León, México and is flourishing in New York Island. Sonia also talks about her two albums: Mi Viaje de Nuevo León to the New York Island and ¡Alegría! that was recently nominated for a Latin Grammy for Best Latino Music for Children. We also talk about Latina representation on stage and how not only little Latinas see themselves represented, but other children see that representation and connection to their neighbors, friends, and classmates. Brenda and Sonia dive deep about the compelling and beautiful message that her songs give to children and of the importance of her singing in front of the White House. From positive actions that Sonia’s music brings to her talking about how she opened the doors for herself to be singing in famous venues, we cover all that Sonia has accomplished in this inspiring episode!   In this episode we talk about... 1:23 - Brenda talks about the wonderful experience of seeing Sonia de los Santos sing “This Land is Your Land” in Español and English 3:03 - Sonia talks about the importance of the message of “Esta Es Tu Tierra” in her concerts 5:38 - Listen to Sonia speak about her how she defines herself as a Mexican-American singer-songwriter and the positive actions she can do to through her songs  8:46 - Sonia shares her love for music during her childhood and how she wanted to move to New York  11:49 - Even though she studied communication, Sonia made the best out of her university years 14:41 - Sonia opens up about her move from Nuevo León to the New York Island  16:37 - Discover how Sonia toured with Grammy Award winning group Dan Zanes and Friends  18:17 - Find out how Sonia was inspired to have her own band and explore her Latin American culture through family music 19:12 - “Seeing the trust [Dan] and the rest of the band had in me was very eye-opening about the possibilities in the future. Maybe I can do this. I got to have more faith in me.” 22:48 - Family music doesn’t have to be immature. Sonia shares the beautiful and compelling nature of children’s music 25:13 - Sonia talks about how she started her first album, “Mi Viaje: De Nuevo León to the New York Island” 27:46 - Discover how Sonia’s music is nurtured by everyone’s culture and listen to her advice on surrounding yourself with the right band 30:03 - Sonia describes the experience of making her first album and how her grandmother inspired her to write “La Golondrina”  33:08 - Find out the creative and collaborative process that Sonia has with her band  36:51 - Discover how Sonia’s smile and happiness inspired her to write her Latin Grammy nominated album, ¡Alegría! 39:21 - Sonia shares how she focuses on her priorities when she’s faced with condescending and remarks  42:44 - Listen to how Sonia creates a safe and welcoming space for children to enjoy music 45:45 - Sonia talks about the moment she and Elena Moon Park sang in front of the White House 49:56 - Sonia’s music not only speaks to Latino families, but it also connects to other families and places representation to Latinas  51:50 - Sonia is one of many Latin American Family Musicians that represents her culture and is making space for other female singers 52:49 - Brenda and Sonia talk about an article that said that Sonia’s success in Lollapalooza is due to J Balvin and Rosalía 1:00:20 - Sonia talks about the experience of playing in Lollapalooza and other amazing venues 1:02:19 - Focusing on the number of followers can be a vicious cycle  1:04:30 - Do you want to be a musician? Listen to Sonia’s advice! 1:06:30 - Sonia talks about her beautiful hand-painted skirt  1:07:37 - Listen to Sonia’s upcoming concerts and new songs! 1:09:25 - “Fly...don’t be scared to follow your dreams.” 1:10:22 - Follow Sonia and buy her albums!   RELEVANT LINKS   Mi Viaje: De Nuevo León to the New York Island ¡Alegría! 5 Latin Children's Music Artists You Should Know NBC's Visiones The Getty Museum Austin City Limits Madison Square Park Central Park Summerstage Kids Lollapalooza Segestrom Center for the Arts Sonia De Los Santos Esta Es Tu Tierra (This Land Is Your Land) Tatiana  Bachelor's Degree in Communication at Tec del Monterrey Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Dan Zanes and Sonia De Los Santos  Disney World Dan Zanes  Elena Moon Park  La Golondrina  Tan Feliz Luisa Bastidas Macondo Cien Años de Soledad 100 Years of Solitude Smithsonian Folklife Festival  Sonia De Los Santos & Elena Moon Park singing outside the White House Read the Al Día article that Brenda and Sonia talked about J Balvin Mon Laferte Guillermo del Toro Read the CNN article that Sonia mentions 123 Andrés Carnegie Hall The New Victory Theater Check out Sonia's beautiful hand-painted skirt  See Sonia's La Maraca music video The Okee Dokee Brothers   WANT MORE? Follow Sonia on Instagram: @soniadls Follow Sonia on Facebook: Sonia De Los Santos Follow Sonia on Twitter: @soniadls Visit Sonia's website Buy her album, Mi Viaje de Nuevo León to the New York Island Buy her Latin Grammy nominated album, ¡Alegría! Also available for digital download Listen to her music on CD Baby and Spotify Follow Ellas: @ellasthepodcast Follow Me: @bren_jai Song by: Sro CC by SA

On this week’s Twisting the Plot podcast, we chat with the “Voice of Broadway.”  Betty Buckley, award-winning actress, with a decades-long career that has encompasses TV, film, stage, and concert work around the globe, talks to us about her many plot twists. Betty sat down with us during the final week of a year tour as Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly! We discuss the hard work, discipline, and absolute delight she experiences when reaching deep and bringing to life new roles for the stage and screen.  As an actress, Betty is always twisting her plot, her voice, her body, and her point of view.  As a woman she is relentless in her mission to keep evolving and growing.  Betty has released 16 solo albums and will be performing with her quartet in Costa Mesa and Beverly Hills this fall. She can currently be seen in the hit TV series “Preacher.” We are so thrilled to share her wise musings with you. http://www.bettybuckley.com  See Betty live in concert at:  The Segerstrom Center of The Performing Arts in The Samuel Theatre Costa Mesa, CA. Featuring musical direction by Christian Jacob and a quartet of gifted musicians. Oct. 17, 18 & 19  https://www.scfta.org/events/2019/betty-buckley The Saban Theatre Beverly Hill, CA. with an opening set by the brilliant Saxophonist Tom Scott. Featuring Musical Direction by Christian Jacob and a quartet of gifted musicians. November 2. https://wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/events/betty-buckley-beverly-hills/

Will and Lara are honored to have an opportunity to speak with the ICONIC Betty Buckley about life, pets and her upcoming performances at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and LA's Saban Theater. The Tony winner will be at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts October 17 – 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Samueli Theater. Segerstrom Center for the Arts proudly presents Tony Award® winner Betty Buckley October 17 – 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Samueli Theater. If you miss that, she'll be in LA's Saban Theater on November 2nd: http://www.saban.theater/tickets/ We hope you enjoy this special episode of West of Broadway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this first episode of a brand-new season of the podcast, we dive into the world of performing arts - here in the City of the Arts - with Jason Holland, VP of Community Engagement at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Learn all about the upcoming theater season and more FREE, local events you can enjoy on the Argyros Plaza, here in Costa Mesa. Listen in, then check out all the fun stuff happening over at SCFTA this Fall! Connect with Segerstrom Center for the Arts: Online: https://www.scfta.org/ Instagram: @segerstromarts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCFTA/ Twitter: @segerstromarts On This Episode, We Discuss: OC Press Club: http://www.orangecountypressclub.com/ Triangle Square: https://www.go2triangle.com/ Orange Coast College: http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu Concerts In The Park: https://www.costamesafoundation.org/concerts South Coast Repertory: https://www.scr.org/ Argyros Plaza: https://www.scfta.org/Events/Plaza-Events-List.aspx Lions Fish Fry: https://cmnh-lions.com/fish-fry/bands-2019/ National Dance Day: https://www.scfta.org/events/2019/national-dance-day-free El Grito: https://www.scfta.org/events/2019/el-grito-free Group Pricing (10 or more): https://scfta.org/See-a-Show/Group-Services.aspx All Abilities Celebration: https://scfta.org/events/2018/all-abilities-celebration-free  La Bayadère: https://www.scfta.org/events/2019/mariinsky-ballet Miss Saigon: https://www.scfta.org/events/2019/miss-saigon Anastasia: https://www.scfta.org/events/2019/anastasia The Crack Shack: https://www.crackshack.com/location/costa-mesa/ Lions Park: https://www.travelcostamesa.com/play/recreation/parks/lions-park/ Fairview Park: https://www.travelcostamesa.com/play/recreation/parks/fairview-park/ OC Fair: https://ocfair.com/ Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce: http://www.costamesachamber.com/ Thank You To Our Wonderful Podcast Sponsors: Music Factory School of Music Orange Coast College Triangle Square Please tell your friends about the podcast – and don't forget to leave your rating and review wherever you listen! Find Us On… Facebook: www.facebook.com/iheartcostamesa/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iheartcostamesa/ Instagram: @iheartcostamesa Twitter: @iheartcostamesa Shop the store! https://www.iheartcostamesa.com/shop/ Big thanks to everyone who helped make this podcast possible! Producer: Danny Thompson (danny@themusicfactoryoc.com) Intro / Outro Voiceover: Brian Kazarian Music: Eddie “DJ Kaboom” Iniestra  

This week... Sheila J. Sadr joins us for an intimate discussion on submission and finding ways to flourish in the midst of letting go. In time for America's Independence Day, we also explore what freedom looks for her living in this country as a millennial woman of color who has Muslim roots. Guest Bio: Sheila J. Sadr is a first generation Iranian-American poet, journalist, educator, and resident cow-enthusiast nuzzled somewhere between Orange County & Long Beach California. She writes about love, her family, her communities, flowers, and her whole heart. Sheila has had her work featured with the United Nations, Segerstrom Center of the Arts, Write About Now, and countless other gorgeous spaces. She took first place at the 2018 Jack Rabbit Poetry Slam and is a two-time finalist for the Not A Cult Poetry Book Competition. Published or forthcoming Nat. Brut, Tinderbox Poetry, BOAAT, and many other gems, Sheila has facilitated numerous writing workshops in California, including at California State University, Fullerton and California State University, Long Beach. She now spends her time cultivating The Workshop, a collaborative writing space in the Orange County, and also serves as the Talent Director for The Definitive Soapbox family, one of LB’s longest running open mics that is now going on its tenth year. Guest Socials: Website InstagramInstagram - The Workshop FacebookWhat are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations. Even $1/month goes a long way as this show is 100% listener supported. https://www.patreon.com/derrickengoyFollow: https://www.instagram.com/derrickengoy https://www.facebook.com/derrickengoypoetry https://www.twitter.com/derrickengoy https://www.derrickengoy.usMusic:Composed and Produced by Derrick EngoyIntroduction by Kevin HortonSpoken word piece, "A Pale Blue Dot," by Sheila SadrMerch:Official GearSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/derrickengoy)

On this special mini episode of West of Broadway, Will and Lara talk with Noah Weisberg who is currently staring as Willy Wonka in the National Tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Now playing at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts til Sunday June 9th. Based on the classic Roald Dahl novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, with music by Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award winner Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Grammy and Tony Award winners Scott Wittman and Shaiman, a book by David Greig, and choreography by Tony Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Joshua Bergasse. The production includes additional songs by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley from the 1971 Warner Bros. motion picture. The show tells the story of Willy Wonka, world-famous inventor of the Everlasting Gobstopper, who has just made an astonishing announcement. His marvelous — and mysterious — factory is opening its gates...to a lucky few. That includes young Charlie Bucket, whose life definitely needs sweetening. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing, life-changing journey through Wonka's world of pure imagination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Costa Mesa: Do you know where your water comes from? How it gets there? Where it goes? We didn't... until we invited Shawn Dewane from Mesa Water on the podcast! Now we know *so much more* about local water than we ever thought possible. Dive on in to Episode 3 of Season 3 with us... and soon, you too, will know more about Costa Mesa water than you ever did before. Learn something local - check it out, Costa Mesa!   Connect with Mesa Water and Shawn Dewane: Online: https://www.mesawater.org/ Instagram: @mesawater Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MesaWater/ On this episode, we discuss: The I Heart Costa Mesa Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iheartcostamesa/ The Capital Grille Restaurant: https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locations/ca/costa-mesa/costa-mesa/8044 TeWinkle Park: https://www.costamesaca.gov/city-hall/city-departments/parks-and-community-services/map-of-city-parks/tewinkle-park Segerstrom Center for the Arts: https://www.scfta.org/ OC Fairgrounds Equestrian Center: https://ocfair.com/about-us/oc-equestrian-center/ I Heart Costa Mesa is sponsored by: Music Factory School of Music Please tell your friends about the podcast – and don't forget to leave your rating and review wherever you listen! Find us on… Facebook: www.facebook.com/iheartcostamesa/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iheartcostamesa/ Instagram: @iheartcostamesa Twitter: @iheartcostamesa Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iheartcostamesa Shop the store! https://www.iheartcostamesa.com/shop/ Big thanks to everyone who helped make this podcast possible! Producer: Danny Thompson (danny@themusicfactoryoc.com) Intro / Outro Voiceover: Brian Kazarian Music: Eddie “DJ Kaboom” Iniestra  

8.2 out of 10 - A GOOD SHOW! www.latheatrebites.com Feb 5- 17, 2019 COME FROM AWAY tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed, and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

We did it again, the second ever Live Pulpmx/Racer X podcast show from Segerstrom Center for the Arts in the OC. We talk Anaheim 1 press conference, the sport in general, DC and RV entertain and you get to ask questions even.

Paul Hodgins talks about the new Arts & Culture section at Voice of OC as well the future of Arts institutions, like the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Repertory, in a changing Orange County.

On this episode of West of Broadway, Lara talks about her “Date Night” with her husband at the Pantages Theater seeing the National Tour of Waitress. Playing in LA until August 26th, it’ll be back this way on November 13th at the Segerstrom Center. After that, Will gets to connect with Tamlyn Brooke Shusterman, Broadway Veteran and founder of Broadway Artists Connection And International Children's Network Connect To Fight Poverty In Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the I Heart Costa Mesa Show, we have the warm and wonderful Samantha Chagollan in studio. Chagollan is a children's book author, blogger, freelance writer, artist and newly-minted yoga instructor. We discuss the freelance lifestyle, branding, overcoming fear, our favorite books, and all the things she loves best about living in Costa Mesa. Connect with Samantha Chagollan and her work... Purple Ink Creative: https://www.purpleinkcreative.com/ Purple Ink Creative on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleinkcreativity/ Purple Ink Creative on Instagram: @purpleinkcreative Chagollan's Blog: http://www.therestlessraconteur.com/ Spectra Yoga: http://spectrayoga.com/ Free Karma Classes (some taught by Chagollan) at Spectra Yoga: http://spectrayoga.com/apps/mindbody/classes/16 Walter Foster Publishing: https://www.quartoknows.com/imprints/1996/Walter-Foster-Jr/ Chagollan's author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Samantha-Chagollan/e/B001K8NRTW/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1528009764&sr=8-1 Chagollan's favorite restaurant in Costa Mesa: https://www.nickspizzapasta.com/ Her favorite events in Costa Mesa are live theater and dance performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Repertory: https://www.scfta.org/ https://www.scr.org/ I Heart Costa Mesa is sponsored by: Music Factory School of Music The Orange County Market Place Please tell your friends about the podcast – and don't forget to leave your rating and review wherever you listen! Find us on… Facebook: www.facebook.com/iheartcostamesa/ Instagram: @iheartcostamesa Twitter: @iheartcostamesa Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iheartcostamesa Big thanks to everyone who helped make this podcast possible! Producer: Danny Thompson (danny@themusicfactoryoc.com) Intro / Outro Voiceover: Brian Kazarian Music: Eddie “DJ Kaboom” Iniestra

In this episode of the I Heart Costa Mesa Show, we talk to Paulette Lombardi-Fries and Jenny Wedge from Travel Costa Mesa, our city's local travel and tourism organization. Come along with us as we flip our usual POV and take a tourist's view of Costa Mesa. We talk food, attractions, theater, shopping... and did you know there are 33 hotels in Costa Mesa? (Neither did we!) Listen, learn - and maybe get inspired to take a staycation of your own - on this episode of the I Heart Costa Mesa Show. Here is the Travel Costa Mesa website and blog: https://www.travelcostamesa.com/ Travel Costa Mesa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travelcostamesa/ Travel Costa Mesa on Instagram: @travelcostamesa Travel Costa Mesa on Twitter: @travelcostamesa Travel Costa Mesa on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/travelcostamesa/videos Visit the OC: http://www.visittheoc.com/ Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce: http://www.costamesachamber.com/ Travel Costa Mesa represents the following Costa Mesa hoteliers: Avenue of the Arts: https://www.avenueoftheartshotel.com/ Ayres Hotel: https://www.ayreshotels.com/orange-county/promotions Best Western Plus: http://www.bwnewport.com/ BLVD Hotel: http://www.blvdcostamesa.com/ Costa Mesa Marriott: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/snast-costa-mesa-marriott/ Crowne Plaza: http://www.blvdcostamesa.com/ Hilton: http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/hilton-orange-county-costa-mesa-SNACMHH/index.html Holiday Inn: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/costa-mesa/jwacm/hoteldetail Ramada: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/costa-mesa-california/ramada-inn-and-suites-costa-mesa-newport-beach/overview Residence Inn: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/csmnb-residence-inn-costa-mesa-newport-beach/ Westin: http://www.westinsouthcoastplaza.com/ We also talk about the following restaurants, businesses and attractions in Costa Mesa: South Coast Plaza: http://www.southcoastplaza.com/ Segerstrom Center for the Arts: https://www.scfta.org/ South Coast Repertory: https://www.scr.org/ Vaca: http://www.vacarestaurant.com/ Le Chateau Garden Bistro: https://www.ayreshotels.com/ayres-hotel-costa-mesa-newport-beach/lechateaugardenbistro.aspx Capital Grill: https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locations/ca/costa-mesa/costa-mesa/8044 The Country Club Restaurant: https://www.countryclubcm.com/ Din Tai Fung: http://dintaifungusa.com/ Pizzeria Ortica: http://www.ortica.com/ Old Vine Cafe: https://www.oldvinecafe.com/ Centennial Farm: https://ocfair.com/centennial-farm/ Heroes Hall Veteran Museum: https://ocfair.com/heroes-hall/ Argyros Plaza Free Events: https://www.scfta.org/Events/Plaza-Events-List.aspx Noguchi Gardens: https://www.travelcostamesa.com/play/arts-and-museums/visual/california-scenario-noguchi-garden/ Costa Mesa Artwalk: https://www.travelcostamesa.com/artwalk/ The LAB Anti-Mall: http://www.thelab.com/ Seabirds Kitchen: http://www.seabirdskitchen.com/ Ecco Pizza: http://www.eccopizza.com/ The Camp: https://www.thecampsite.com/ SOCO & The OC Mix: http://socoandtheocmix.com/ SOCO Farmer's Market: http://www.farmermark.com/soco/ Portola Coffee Lab: http://www.portolacoffeelab.com/costamesa/ Costa Mesa Most Walkable OC City: https://www.ocregister.com/2011/07/26/costa-mesa-most-walkable-city-in-oc/ Taco Maria: http://www.tacomaria.com/ ARC: https://www.arcrestaurant.com/ The OC Fair: https://ocfair.com/ Pacific Amphitheater: http://pacamp.com/ I Heart Costa Mesa is sponsored by: Music Factory School of Music The Orange County Market Place Please tell your friends about The I Heart Costa Mesa Show – and don't forget to leave your rating and review wherever you listen! Find us on… Facebook: www.facebook.com/iheartcostamesa/ Instagram: @iheartcostamesa Twitter: @iheartcostamesa Big thanks to everyone who helped make this podcast possible! Producer: Danny Thompson (danny@themusicfactoryoc.com) Intro / Outro Voiceover: Brian Kazarian Music: Eddie “DJ Kaboom” Iniestra

Karen Mason is a star of on-and-off Broadway, a recording artist and cabaret performer of renown, and currently can be seen as Madame Giry in the touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Love Never Dies"...the sequel to "The Phantom of the Opera." Karen does the big pitch on why we need that sequel...why I should see it...and we delve into the history of a creative "freak" who knew early on that singing and performing in front of an audience was where she was meant to be. Plus we're joined by guest Lara Scott who has seen the show and shares her thoughts. "Love Never Dies" is currently at the Pantages theater in Los Angeles (through April 22, 2018) and moves to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa (April 24-May 5) and will continue touring the country; get more info and tickets here and learn more about Karen and her latest collection of music "It's About Time" at karenmason.com

Karen Mason is a star of on-and-off Broadway, a recording artist and cabaret performer of renown, and currently can be seen as Madame Giry in the touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Love Never Dies"...the sequel to "The Phantom of the Opera." Karen does the big pitch on why we need that sequel...why I should see it...and we delve into the history of a creative "freak" who knew early on that singing and performing in front of an audience was where she was meant to be. Plus we're joined by guest Lara Scott who has seen the show and shares her thoughts. "Love Never Dies" is currently at the Pantages theater in Los Angeles (through April 22, 2018) and moves to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa (April 24-May 5) and will continue touring the country; get more info and tickets here and learn more about Karen and her latest collection of music "It's About Time" at karenmason.com

The year is drawing to a close and as we look back at all our travel experiences of 2017, Kim and Tamara share their favorites on this week's podcast. ON THE PODCAST 00:30 - Talking with Kim and Tamara about 2017 02:30 - Favorite cities 04:27 - Favorite city hotels 07:50 - Favorite beach hotels 11:30 - Favorite hotel outside of the city setting 15:00 - Favorite history tours 18:45 - Favorite food tours 22:13 - Favorite meal 25:43 - Favorite outdoor adventure 29:10 - Out of the ordinary experiences 34:28 - Other great experiences 39:00 - Theme park experiences 42:42 - Aquarium experience 44:09 - Water park experience 45:06 - Favorite mother-daughter getaways 47:17 - Favorite product discoveries for this year 55:55 - Giveaway!!!   BEST OF 2017 Favorite cities: Vienna, Austria - This was a no brainer for Tamara as her favorite city for 2017. It was so clean and elegant and had great architecture, museums and food. Anaheim, California - Kim chose this city in California. Until recently she has always thought of Anaheim as Disneyland. This year she explored the downtown area and experienced its very southern California feel. Favorite city hotels: Avenue of the Arts - Kim stayed at this hotel in Costa Mesa, California. This hotel sits right across the Segerstrom Center that is the big performing arts center in Costa Mesa. The decor of the hotel room had a very modern feel and had a cute restaurant on site that had great lighting and seating for breakfast. Palais Hansen Kempinski - This hotel Tamara stayed at was in Vienna, Austria. Her family had a fabulous experience. Staying at this hotel was the full 5 star service, where they were greeted by name when entering and leaving. The employees were also so helpful with any information that was needed. The breakfast buffet was widespread and the nicest experience. Favorite beach hotels: Disney Aulani - Was Kim’s favorite beach hotel mostly in part due to the the location of the hotel and the surrounding beaches. Eden Roc Cap Cana - Tamara’s favorite hotel was one that she stayed at with her husband in the Dominican Republic. This was a great quiet getaway that can only be described as heaven. Favorite outside the city hotels: Basin Harbor Club Hotel - Is a hotel next to Lake Champlain in Vermont. This hotel is perfect for big family vacations, with different cabins along the lake. Mar Vista Cottages at Anchor Bay - This location is set off of the coast Highway 1 and is in Northern California. The Cottages are owned by a sweet couple that keeps them well kept and clean. They have live chickens so if you set out a basket by around 5pm, they would collect eggs for you to have in the morning as well as a garden with fresh herbs. Favorite history tours: The Jewish history tour Tamara and her family took in Budapest was her favorite tour experience starting with their great tour guide that shared some personal stories and it was an emotional journey. Kim loved her experience at the Cannery Row in Monterey, California, where she learned about the bridges that go over the road that used to be used for sending fish into the warehouses for canning. Favorite food tours: Walk Eat Nashville -  Was Tamara’s favorite food tour this year out of the five that she has been on. The tour had a great variety. Theo Chocolate - Was Kim’s favorite food tour this year that is in Seattle, WA. This tour teaches you the history of Theo chocolate and the story behind it. Favorite meal: Kim’s favorite meal was at The C Restaurant and Bar which is located on Cannery Row in Monterey, CA. The whole experience from the service to the food quality and the view were fantastic. Tamara’s favorite meal was at The Bazaar by Jose Andres which is located by South Beach Miami, Florida. This was one of the best food experience she has had and it was very inventive and tasted fabulous. Favorite outdoor adventures: Tamara’s family loved the experience they had hiking in Copper Mountain in Colorado. Kim’s favorite trip was the Oars Adventure she took for a camping and water rafting experience. Out of the ordinary experiences: Kim loved the experiences she had at the Disney Aulani KA WA’A luau. Though this was very Disney, it still had the history and tradition that was a fun little experience. Tamara loved the experience of the Peabody Memphis Hotel where her daughter Hannah got to be the Honorary Duck Master. This hotel has ducks that live on the roof that every morning are led down the elevator and to the fountain where they stay during the day, and then at night they are led back up to the roof. Theme park experience: The Flight of Passage at Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. This was the best ride that Tamara and her family have been on. It was worth the wait in line. Kim likes that Disneyland is starting a Max pass system instead of just Fast Pass. Favorite mother-daughter trips: Tamara and Hannah loved their civil rights road trip they took this year. Kim and Lizzy loved their Southern California trip where Lizzy got to experience some surf lessons. Then Kim and Amelia loved their trip to Estes Park Colorado where they got to explore the Rocky Mountain National Park there. MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST Aulani Resort Podcast Volcano Bay Podcast Sanuk Sandals Ricardo Suitcase Epiphanie Bag Ariat Boots FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play and leave us a review! Have a question or comment? 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In this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Kelly Uygan, co-Owner of Konnect Pilates and Faculty with American Ballet Theatre’s West Coast William J Gillespie School about conditioning and injury prevention strategies for dancers. They cover: Common causes of injury in dancers and how that relates to their technique Key elements of a dance conditioning program Technical things that dancers can work on to both improve their technique and balance out their body for more resiliency (e.g. working in parallel, dorsiflexion, quad strength) The issue with using cues for technique that aren't technically accurate and why this can contribute to movement dysfunction The role of Pilates in dance conditioning Safe strategies for stretching and what to be mindful of with dancers who have hypermobility About Kelly Uygan Kelly, is a former ballet professional ballet dancer and Co-Owner of Konnect Pilates Studio, she is a certified PMA [Pilates method Alliance] certified instructor and her teaching experience as a pilates instructor exceeds over 30 years. She trained originally with renowned Pilates instructor Diane Diefenderfer 2nd generation Pilates. Kelly is also an active faculty member with the Balanced Body Education, instructing teacher trainers in all 8 Pilates Modules plus Anatomy and Balanced Body Barre. She is also on Faculty with American Ballet Theatre’s West Coast William J Gillespie School at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts training pre- professional levels 4,5 and 6. She holds certifications with: The Pilates method Alliance, American Ballet Theater’s National training Curriculum for young dancers; Resistance Flexibility and Strength training with the Ki-Hara technique used by Olympic swimmer Dara; The Pink Ribbon Program, a Post-Operative workout enhancing recovery for breast cancer survivors; CoreAlign, BBBarre, BODHI and the entire BodyCode system in which she is a Master Teacher of training under Mr. Carbone Master Gyrotonics teacher and inventor of the BodyCode system for 10years. To connect with Kelly, visit her website konnectpilates.com.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts – Segerstrom Hall October 6 – November 1, 2015 www.theorangecurtainrev.com

Forbidden Broadway's latest round of fun-poking celebrates the current season of Tony-worthy musicals in an uproarious evening of lyric-twisting. The original New York production, with what Variety calls "an amazingly versatile cast of four," is guaranteed to have you on the mat with laughter! www.theorangecurtainrev.com

Costa Mesa is an Orange County, California, location with access to nearby beaches and Disneyland, but also a destination in its own right as the home to the world-famous South Coast Plaza, a luxury mall that will meet any shopper’s demands. Come with Travel Brigade and we’ll tell you about VIP access at the Plaza and a fun alternative shopping center known as SoCo and the O.C. Mix. We’ll also stop by the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and let you know about hotels and dining that are easy walking distance from the Plaza. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

This week Chris speaks with two stars of the current hit musical, Jersey Boys, now on tour. Quinn VanAntwerp and Adam Zelasko share their insights and stories about what it’s like to appear in one of the hottest shows in the country. The show will be in Orange County, CA at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts from June 24 … Read more about this episode...

RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles is one of the longest running, most successful musical tributes ever created. Join Chris as he speaks with show creator Mark Lewis and performer Steve Landes in advance of their upcoming appearance at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. = … Read more about this episode...

Jimmy Webb, on the most vaunted songwriters of his generation, will soon be appearing with the talented Broadway songstress Maureen McGovern from April 11-13 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. Chris spoke to both of these remarkably talented artists in advance of their appearance together. Do not wait for tickets to this show as … Read more about this episode...

Prominent Television Producer/Theatre Writer Kim Flagg discusses the success of I Love Lucy Live currently on its U.S. National Tour pulling into the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. The Live Arts Calendar features All the Great Books Abridged at the Laguna Playhouse in Laguna, CA. Sterling reviews Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s Harmony at the Ahmanson Theatre downtown Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Music Center. Steve Cisneros, Founder and Artistic Director of the Phantom Projects Theatre Group in Los Angeles, discusses the organization’s history and its dedication to children and young adults through theatre; in particular its 17th Anniversary production of No Way to Treat a Lady. Flagg and Cisneros recall embarrassing career moments.

Prominent Television Producer/Theatre Writer Kim Flagg discusses the success of I Love Lucy Live currently on its U.S. National Tour pulling into the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. The Live Arts Calendar features All the Great Books Abridged at the Laguna Playhouse in Laguna, CA. Sterling reviews Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s Harmony at the Ahmanson Theatre downtown Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Music Center. Steve Cisneros, Founder and Artistic Director of the Phantom Projects Theatre Group in Los Angeles, discusses the organization’s history and its dedication to children and young adults through theatre; in particular its 17th Anniversary production of No Way to Treat a Lady. Flagg and Cisneros recall embarrassing career moments.

At a Zócalo/Getty event, writer Susan Orlean, Segerstrom Center for the Arts president Terrence W. Dwyer, and Getty CEO James Cuno weren’t entirely in accord about why and how art changes people’s lives—and on whether all art is created equal in that respect.

He’s one of the most legendary figures in music; the man that has come to define theatrical rock and roll – Alice Cooper. He brings his Raise the Dead tour to the vaunted Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa on November 26, 2103. Alice talks to Chris about this noted upcoming show, as well as sharing some other truly … Read more about this episode...

TV and stage star Paolo Andino (LOGO TV’s The Big Gay Comedy Sketch Show) is interviewed about his starring role in the Blank Theatre production of David Sedaris’ Santaland Diaries at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood. Sterling gives mini reviews of Silence! The Musical at the Hayworth Theatre in Los Angeles, and the Donny & Marie Christmas in Los Angeles spectacular at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre. The Live Arts Calendar features the Orange County Men Alive Chorus’ A Winter Spectacular with Special Guest Liza Minnelli at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA; and the State of the Arts Sweepstakes sponsored by Breakdown Services. 2012 Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Award Winning Director Michael Matthews (The Color Purple at Hollywood’s Celebration Theatre) discusses a bountiful year of directing which also includes the hit world premiere musical Justin Love/Celebration Theatre, and the Santaland Diaries/Stella Adler Theatre. Andino and Matthews recall embarrassing career moments. Sponsored by Breakdown Services (http://www.breakdownexpress.com/)