Old Towne Talent Articles

100 - Nov / Dec 20

Eye of the 'Tiger'

In his profile on Amazon.com, Clyde San Juan is described as an “author and illustrator, backpacker on crooked trails, amateur photographer and, more recently, creativity encourager.” He is and has been all of those. And more. “Currently, I’m an author and teacher,” says San Juan,... Read More →

In his profile on Amazon.com, Clyde San Juan is described as an “author and illustrator, backpacker on crooked trails, amateur photographer and, more recently, creativity encourager.” He is and has been all of those. And... Read More →

98 - Mar / Apr 20

Donnie DeWees

Not everyone can say they’ve gone from building sandcastles to designing more than two dozen projects for Disney theme parks in Anaheim and Shanghai. But Donnie DeWees sure can. The owner of an architectural design firm in Orange that bears his name, DeWees first became... Read More →

Not everyone can say they’ve gone from building sandcastles to designing more than two dozen projects for Disney theme parks in Anaheim and Shanghai. But Donnie DeWees sure can. The owner of an architectural design... Read More →

97 - Jan / Feb 20

Gary Turner

Gary Turner may not have a household name, but if you grew up in the mid-1970s or later and were a bicycle motocross enthusiast, his work was legendary. That’s because he developed and built a lighter yet more durable BMX bike frame than was readily... Read More →

Gary Turner may not have a household name, but if you grew up in the mid-1970s or later and were a bicycle motocross enthusiast, his work was legendary. That’s because he developed and built a... Read More →

96 - Nov / Dec 19

Bella Donna's Sweets

Visit Donna and Dave Mastren at their Fullerton home, and it’s probably best to check your diet at the front door. From there, it’s easy to catch the smell of fresh-baked pies or cookies coming from the kitchen. And it’s not just a few pies... Read More →

Visit Donna and Dave Mastren at their Fullerton home, and it’s probably best to check your diet at the front door. From there, it’s easy to catch the smell of fresh-baked pies or cookies coming... Read More →

95 - Sep / Oct 19

Kim Le

“I worked here for 15 years before taking over the conservatory,” says Kim Le. “As office manager, I learned the back end, and as a teacher, I learned the front end. But it’s completely different being the owner.” - - - - Kim Le, Director... Read More →

“I worked here for 15 years before taking over the conservatory,” says Kim Le. “As office manager, I learned the back end, and as a teacher, I learned the front end. But it’s completely different... Read More →

88 - Jul / Aug 18

Chris Higgins

When Chris Higgins was a student at Orange High School, some guys asked him to be in their rock band. He told them he didn’t play any instruments. “They said, ‘That’s OK, we don’t really know how to play anything either. We’re just going to... Read More →

When Chris Higgins was a student at Orange High School, some guys asked him to be in their rock band. He told them he didn’t play any instruments. “They said, ‘That’s OK, we don’t really... Read More →

87 - May / Jun 18

Lee Rocker

Stray Cats’ Lee Rocker rolls out solo and reunion shows in SoCal Lee Rocker has rocked a lot of towns in his day. The double bass player for the Stray Cats–the rockabilly band he formed in the late 1970s with guitarist Brian Setzer and drummer... Read More →

Stray Cats’ Lee Rocker rolls out solo and reunion shows in SoCal Lee Rocker has rocked a lot of towns in his day. The double bass player for the Stray Cats–the rockabilly band he formed... Read More →

83 - Sep/Oct 17

Celebrating "Stranger Things"

with Ross & Matt Duffer

If you bump into Matt and Ross Duffer when they’re back in town for Chapman Celebrates on November 3-4, 2017 at the Musco Center for the Arts, ask them about “I Saved Superman.” The 15-minute film, which doesn’t appear on their IMDB profiles, stars Tara... Read More →

If you bump into Matt and Ross Duffer when they’re back in town for Chapman Celebrates on November 3-4, 2017 at the Musco Center for the Arts, ask them about “I Saved Superman.” The 15-minute... Read More →

82 - Jul/Aug 17

Banding Together

with the Wimberley Bluegrass Band

Mark, Danielle, Michael and James Wimberley, from left, spent a lot of time in Old Towne’s Plaza Park growing up. “It was always a really cool place to hang out,” says Michael. “It was kind of like our Mayberry.” - - - - The family... Read More →

Mark, Danielle, Michael and James Wimberley, from left, spent a lot of time in Old Towne’s Plaza Park growing up. “It was always a really cool place to hang out,” says Michael. “It was kind... Read More →

78 - Nov / Dec 16

Dr. William Heide

Transcended by Music

As St. John’s Minister of Worship & Music, Dr. William Heide oversees all facets of the church’s music ministry, including the concert series that includes Christmas performances. Dr. William Heide Experience a worship service at St. John’s Lutheran Church, and you’re likely to find yourself... Read More →

As St. John’s Minister of Worship & Music, Dr. William Heide oversees all facets of the church’s music ministry, including the concert series that includes Christmas performances. Dr. William Heide Experience a worship service at... Read More →