July 1 – 11
“Wine Women & Shoes”
Olive Crest Orange County
Olive Crest Orange County is hosting its Second Annual Wine Women & Shoes fundraiser via a live broadcast scheduled for July 11 at 2:00 p.m. The virtual event will open July 1 with silent auction bidding, a virtual marketplace open for shopping, and opportunities to purchase tickets to win the Key to the Closet (valued at $8,000 to $10,000) and the Key to the Cellar (30+ bottles of premium wines and a Napa Valley tasting tour). Can also enter the Best in Shoe Contest. The live broadcast will feature three tempting live auction items with auctioneer Zack Krone officiating, and actress Lizz Clark will announce the opportunity prize and shoe contest winners.
BetterUnite.com/WineWomenShoesOC-WineWomenShoesOrangeCounty
July 4, 6:00 p.m.
Virtual July 4 Celebration
Pacific Symphony
Join Carl St.Clair and Richard Kaurman as they hold the Pacific Symphony, along with Pacific Chorale, for a free online Independence Day concert featuring patriotic favorites, a special guest appearance by country star Lee Greenwood, and a virtual fireworks. The program is dedicated to frontline healthcare workers and is in recognition of two great Americans: Charlie and Ling Zhang. PacificSymphony.org/VirtualJuly4
July 12 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
22nd Annual Eric Marienthal & Friends Concert
High Hopes Head Injury Program
High Hopes Head Injury Program brings the 22nd Annual Eric Marienthal & Friends Concert live streaming from Spaghettini Grill & Jazz Lounge in Seal Beach. Famed saxophonist Eric Marienthal is featured with his band along with special guest, jazz artist Peter White, free of charge at HighHopesBrainInjury.org or Spaghettini.com. If you would like to attend IN PERSON, there are tickets available for purchase ($150) online on July 2 – only a few left). Silent and live auctions are featured. Donations are welcome at HighHopes.ws/donations/donation-one
July 12 5:00 p.m.
Hershey Felder’s “Beethoven,” a Play with Music
Laguna Playhouse
The live-streamed performance, benefiting Laguna Playhouse, features Hershey Felder as Beethoven performing some of the composer’s greatest works and using Felder’s text. It is based on the stage play directed by Joel Zwick. Viewing price is $55 per household for viewing on Smart TV, computer, smartphone and tablet. Once purchase is confirmed, you will receive confirmation and a viewing link on “how to watch” step-by-step instructions. Viewing will be available for an additional 72 hours post live performance. LagunaPlayhouse.com
July 17, 7:00 p.m.
CoPA Designs for the Musco Stage
Chapman University
As part of Musco Center for the Arts’ new @THEMUSCO online series, join a fascinating online conversation with theatrical designers engaged by Chapman’s College of Performing Arts for productions at Musco Center. Learn about their process as they discuss CoPA’s recent production of 9 to 5, and University Advancement’s Chapman Celebrates. Director Matt McCray chats with set designer Kristin Campbell, costume designer Carin Jacobs, lighting designer Zach Moore, and sound designer Cricket Myers. Access at MuscoCenter.org; YouTube, or Facebook.
July 26, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
“Painting My Story” Workshop
Art & Creativity for Healing
Art & Creativity for Healing is hosting a live online workshop. Participants will experience the Art4Healing method in a fun and interactive virtual setting. The ”Painting My Story” workshop is conducted by a certified facilitator leading participants through a series of prompts as they respond by painting abstractly with acrylic colors on canvas. The method provides an outlet for emotions by associating a color with a feeling and each participant will create three unique paintings. Cost is $49 (plus supplies) and all proceeds support the nonprofit’s Healing Art Box Program for underprivileged youth. Visit Art4Healing.org/live
August 22, 5:00 p.m.
Gala Take 2, “Celebrating the Future”
Alzheimer’s Orange County
Alzheimer’s Orange County is hosting a virtual gala evening benefiting its life-changing programs and services for the 84,000 Orange County residents affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Honorees includeLegacy Partner: Melvin Benner; Veteran Partner: Marty Burbank, JD, LLM; Volunteer Partner: Diane Montgomery. Gala Co-Chairs are Debi Pavlik and Alison Hoeven. ALZOC.org/Gala
September 27, 6:30 p.m.
“Step Up to the Plate”
Meals on Wheels
Join Meals on Wheels Orange County for the virtual premiere of “Step Up to the Plate,” a documentary about our community in action. Be a part of the celebration as community efforts are recognized to serve the needs of hungry, at-risk seniors. The evening will feature special guest appearances, a virtual silent auction and live opportunity drawing. MealsOnWheelsOC.org/StepUpToThePlate
Segerstrom Center for the Arts While the Center’s theaters are dark, Segerstrom Center is alive and well and dancing on Center at Home, a special spot on its website where everyone can find entertaining and educational videos perfect for stay-at-home fun. There are ballet classes for all ages and levels, Bollywood, Island Dance and a look back at the world premiere of American Ballet Theatre’s Of Love and Rage. Many of the dance videos were created by the Center’s School of Dance and Music for Children with Disabilities so they are inclusive and ideal for singles, siblings, families or worldwide Zooming! SCFTA.org