Talk of the Towne Articles

88 - Jul / Aug 18

Chapman's New Lastinger Tennis Center Offers Public Playing Hour

Old Towne residents Doug and Susie Willits may be the only folks around with fond memories of the dusty old Chapman University tennis courts. The couple met for the first time as Chapman students taking a tennis class on the courts on the northeast corner... Read More →

Old Towne residents Doug and Susie Willits may be the only folks around with fond memories of the dusty old Chapman University tennis courts. The couple met for the first time as Chapman students taking... Read More →

87 - May / Jun 18

Chapman University 2018 Economic Update

Chapman University 2018 Economic Update Orange residents may not be aware that we live just down the street from an economic center that has made history for 40 years. At the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research at Chapman University (ACER) established in 1978,... Read More →

Chapman University 2018 Economic Update Orange residents may not be aware that we live just down the street from an economic center that has made history for 40 years. At the A. Gary Anderson Center... Read More →

87 - May / Jun 18

DisAbility Summit

Don Cardinal, Chapman University’s Director of the Thompson Policy Institute on Disability and Autism (TPI), shares state-of-the-art research on educational disabilities at the 2017 annual DisAbility Summit. - - - - DisAbility Summit In order to offer a broader perspective of what it’s like... Read More →

Don Cardinal, Chapman University’s Director of the Thompson Policy Institute on Disability and Autism (TPI), shares state-of-the-art research on educational disabilities at the 2017 annual DisAbility Summit. - - - - DisAbility Summit In... Read More →

86 - Mar / Apr 18

American Visionary

John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times—at the Bowers Museum Today, the image of John F. Kennedy is so prevalent and familiar that the man himself almost recedes into myth. He stares wisely from coins, commemorative plates, coffee mugs and other collectibles. The mystery of his... Read More →

John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times—at the Bowers Museum Today, the image of John F. Kennedy is so prevalent and familiar that the man himself almost recedes into myth. He stares wisely from coins, commemorative... Read More →

86 - Mar / Apr 18

Values & Villa Ford

with General Manager Scott Wade

Anyone who has remodeled their home (or watched shows like HGTV’s “Fixer Upper”) will tell you it takes a lot of vision, patience, as well as a healthy budget. Now imagine remodeling a car dealership for almost a year while still serving customers. That’s what... Read More →

Anyone who has remodeled their home (or watched shows like HGTV’s “Fixer Upper”) will tell you it takes a lot of vision, patience, as well as a healthy budget. Now imagine remodeling a car dealership... Read More →

85 - Jan / Feb 18

Couture Handbags

at Watch & Wares

Any woman with a passion for designer couture handbags will find a treasure trove of vintage scores at Watch & Wares in Old Towne. The small but mighty shop features a vast collection of guaranteed-authentic bags from Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Chanel and more. The... Read More →

Any woman with a passion for designer couture handbags will find a treasure trove of vintage scores at Watch & Wares in Old Towne. The small but mighty shop features a vast collection of guaranteed-authentic... Read More →

84 - Nov / Dec 17

Chapman University 2018 Economic Forecast

Chapman University 2018 Economic Forecast When Old Towne resident and business owner, Shannon Tucker, left Chapman’s midyear Economic Forecast update this past June, she felt cautiously optimistic. “The change in administration has left me feeling uneasy, so it was encouraging to hear the opinions of... Read More →

Chapman University 2018 Economic Forecast When Old Towne resident and business owner, Shannon Tucker, left Chapman’s midyear Economic Forecast update this past June, she felt cautiously optimistic. “The change in administration has left me feeling... Read More →

83 - Sep / Oct 17

Learning From History

While many people are aware of the Holocaust and other acts of genocide throughout history, it’s not often that you have the chance to hear from individuals who experienced these events or who have spent their lives studying these acts and their causes. This fall... Read More →

While many people are aware of the Holocaust and other acts of genocide throughout history, it’s not often that you have the chance to hear from individuals who experienced these events or who have spent... Read More →

83 - Sep / Oct 17

Orange Circle Optometry Celebrates 5 Years

with Alex Romero & Ly Nguyen

Everyone knows your name when you visit Orange Circle Optometry. Always on hand with a smile and hello are [from left] Gwen Wagner, Optician; Angelica Neria , Optometric Assistant; Ly Nguyen, Optometrist; Alex Romero, Optometrist and Lindsey Locke, Optometric Assistant. Orange Circle Optometry When Old... Read More →

Everyone knows your name when you visit Orange Circle Optometry. Always on hand with a smile and hello are [from left] Gwen Wagner, Optician; Angelica Neria , Optometric Assistant; Ly Nguyen, Optometrist; Alex Romero, Optometrist... Read More →

82 - Jul / Aug 17

Farmers Market to Table Dinner

at our Farm Table

If you’ve dined alfresco under the stars on a balmy Southern California summer night, you know the experience reaches new heights in the company of good food and good friends. Such is the lure of the 2nd Annual Farmer’s Market to Table Dinner to be... Read More →

If you’ve dined alfresco under the stars on a balmy Southern California summer night, you know the experience reaches new heights in the company of good food and good friends. Such is the lure of... Read More →