Old Towne Talent Articles

50 - Mar / Apr 12

A business without a sign is a sign of no business, says veteran sign painter Patrick G. Smith, whose work can be seen throughout Southern California, including Disneyland. - - - - In the 40 years that he’s been in business as a sign painter, Patrick G.... Read More →

A business without a sign is a sign of no business, says veteran sign painter Patrick G. Smith, whose work can be seen throughout Southern California, including Disneyland. - - - - In the 40 years... Read More →

49 - Jan / Feb 12

eXene

Punk legend, X frontwoman and Old Towne resident Exene Cervenka performs acoustic and spoken word shows once a month at Moonlight Graham in Old Towne. Old Towne Orange might seem worlds away from the mosh pits of Los Angeles in the early ’80s, but for punk rock legend Exene Cervenka, it’s the place she now calls... Read More →

Punk legend, X frontwoman and Old Towne resident Exene Cervenka performs acoustic and spoken word shows once a month at Moonlight Graham in Old Towne. Old Towne Orange might seem worlds away from the mosh pits of Los Angeles in the early ’80s, but for... Read More →

48 - Nov / Dec 11

Michael Short

Pictured above at First United Methodist Church in Orange, Michael Short is the longtime director of choral activities at Orange High School. His concert, choir and chamber singers have been invited to perform throughout Europe for a 14–day concert tour next summer. “Each student must raise about $5,000 for the trip,”... Read More →

Pictured above at First United Methodist Church in Orange, Michael Short is the longtime director of choral activities at Orange High School. His concert, choir and chamber singers have been invited to perform throughout Europe for a 14–day concert tour next... Read More →

47 - Sep / Oct 11

Barbi Galinda

Entrepreneur Barbi Galindo takes a break at the Orange Train Depot, where she will be hosting a spring fashion show next year featuring her vintage–inspired line of Luv2Lounge Apparel. Barbi Galindo always knew she had a penchant for sewing, but it wasn’t until she made a friend a pair of handmade... Read More →

Entrepreneur Barbi Galindo takes a break at the Orange Train Depot, where she will be hosting a spring fashion show next year featuring her vintage–inspired line of Luv2Lounge Apparel. Barbi Galindo always knew she had a penchant for sewing, but it... Read More →

46 - Jul / Aug 11

Jack Selman

A Homegrown Architect

Old Towne Orange native Jack Selman has provided architectural services from his Plaza–based office since 1974. Architects Orange is an award–winning firm specializing in retail, residential and mixed–use projects. - - - - Architects Orange Architect Jack Selman first opened his doors in 1974 in... Read More →

Old Towne Orange native Jack Selman has provided architectural services from his Plaza–based office since 1974. Architects Orange is an award–winning firm specializing in retail, residential and mixed–use projects. - - - - Architects Orange... Read More →

45 - May / Jun 11

Larissa Morais

With her studio located just around the corner from her husband’s restaurant in Old Towne, Larissa Morais creates dramatic oil paintings sought by collectors around the world. Some of her work is featured at Francoli Gourmet restaurant in Old Towne. Anyone who’s dined at Francoli Gourmet restaurant in Old Towne has probably gazed... Read More →

With her studio located just around the corner from her husband’s restaurant in Old Towne, Larissa Morais creates dramatic oil paintings sought by collectors around the world. Some of her work is featured at Francoli Gourmet restaurant in Old... Read More →

44 - Mar / Apr 11

Lindsey Saletta

A fashionista with a good sense for business, Chapman grad Lindsey Saletta designs and sews her own line of sophisticated and sassy attire. Currently commuting to LA to work for a fashion PR firm, Lindsey plans to get more into the marketing end of the fashion industry, possibly in... Read More →

A fashionista with a good sense for business, Chapman grad Lindsey Saletta designs and sews her own line of sophisticated and sassy attire. Currently commuting to LA to work for a fashion PR firm, Lindsey plans to get more... Read More →

43 - Dec 10 / Jan 11

Cristana Rocamora-Suder

Interior designer Cristana Rocamora-Suder, ASID, (left), with associates Jen Lozano and Jean McGrath. Specializing in product design and concept work, the firm addresses the design needs of both residential and commercial clients. Old Towne is the perfect fit for Cristana Rocamora-Suder, ASID, an interior designer specializing in product design and... Read More →

Interior designer Cristana Rocamora-Suder, ASID, (left), with associates Jen Lozano and Jean McGrath. Specializing in product design and concept work, the firm addresses the design needs of both residential and commercial clients. Old Towne is the perfect fit for Cristana... Read More →

38 - Nov / Dec 09

Kirk Sivertsen

Cartoonist Kirk Sivertsen shares an Old Towne park bench with a few of his friends, many of whom make frequent appearances in his comic strip, “Circle in the Square” featured in every issue of the Plaza Review. Portraying life in Old Towne Orange, each of the characters represents certain personality... Read More →

Cartoonist Kirk Sivertsen shares an Old Towne park bench with a few of his friends, many of whom make frequent appearances in his comic strip, “Circle in the Square” featured in every issue of the Plaza Review. Portraying life... Read More →

36 - Jul / Aug 09

Tom Richard

Tom Richard (right) and his son Craig relax in their Old California Lantern Company showroom, which features beautiful examples of the family’s handcrafted, solid-brass lighting fixtures, lamps and lanterns. Involved in the lighting business since 1971, Tom has created a premier lantern company that’s “all in the family,”... Read More →

Tom Richard (right) and his son Craig relax in their Old California Lantern Company showroom, which features beautiful examples of the family’s handcrafted, solid-brass lighting fixtures, lamps and lanterns. Involved in the lighting business since 1971, Tom has... Read More →