Articles

109 - May / Jun 22

Looking Good in Orange

Owner Christine Thompson raises a glass to O’Hara’s 50th anniversary with longtime bartender Jason Gardner. - - - - O’Hara’s Irish Pub A teetotaling Canadian is where O’Hara’s Irish Pub’s history begins. Fifty years ago, original owner Gail Hewitt founded the classic dark pub serving... Read More →

Owner Christine Thompson raises a glass to O’Hara’s 50th anniversary with longtime bartender Jason Gardner. - - - - O’Hara’s Irish Pub A teetotaling Canadian is where O’Hara’s Irish Pub’s history begins. Fifty years ago,... Read More →

109 - May / Jun 22

A Few Things to Do

at Aces Bar & Grill

Aces Bar & Grill Owners George Lopez (left) and Eddie Martin pose with some of their original food and drink menu options. The pair have been friends and business partners for more than 25 years, working together on other ventures, but opening a bar has... Read More →

Aces Bar & Grill Owners George Lopez (left) and Eddie Martin pose with some of their original food and drink menu options. The pair have been friends and business partners for more than 25 years,... Read More →

109 - May / Jun 22

Coach Scott Laverty

Men's Head Baseball Coach

Coach Scott Laverty Successful baseball coaches and their players know that strategic moves are what knock a ball out of the park. That’s why Chapman University’s Head Baseball Coach, Scott Laverty, left his position at a Division 1 team in college to play with a... Read More →

Coach Scott Laverty Successful baseball coaches and their players know that strategic moves are what knock a ball out of the park. That’s why Chapman University’s Head Baseball Coach, Scott Laverty, left his position at... Read More →

109 - May / Jun 22

A Natural Approach to Skin Care

with Christina Martinez

Christina Martinez, owner of Skin Care by Christina, has built an impressive collection of 5-star testimonials that continues to grow as word of her natural approach to skin care and its effectiveness spreads. As a licensed skin care specialist, she is known and praised for... Read More →

Christina Martinez, owner of Skin Care by Christina, has built an impressive collection of 5-star testimonials that continues to grow as word of her natural approach to skin care and its effectiveness spreads. As a... Read More →

108 - Mar / Apr 22

Bradford J. Salamon

Forging Ahead at the Hilbert Museum

When a well-known artist holds a “retrospective” exhibition at a museum, it’s usually the artist looking back on the fullness of an entire career, its triumphs and all its waystations and landmarks. The exhibition “Bradford J. Salamon: Forging Ahead,” currently at the Hilbert Museum of... Read More →

When a well-known artist holds a “retrospective” exhibition at a museum, it’s usually the artist looking back on the fullness of an entire career, its triumphs and all its waystations and landmarks. The exhibition “Bradford... Read More →

108 - Mar / Apr 22

The Girl Next Door

with Rob & Gloria Boice

From their beautiful Craftsman bungalow on North Pine Street in Old Towne, Rob and Gloria Boice have been pioneers of the preservation movement in Old Towne since 1981 when they purchased the historic home and worked toward restoring it to its original glory. Remarkably, Rob and... Read More →

From their beautiful Craftsman bungalow on North Pine Street in Old Towne, Rob and Gloria Boice have been pioneers of the preservation movement in Old Towne since 1981 when they purchased the historic home and worked... Read More →

108 - Mar / Apr 22

Aida Cuevas

Orange History Center Archivist/History Librarian

Archivist and Local History Librarian Aida Cuevas stands between a cash register from the Higgins Furniture Store and a letterman sweater from the old Orange Union High School––donations on display at the Orange Public Library History Center. - - - - Aida Cuevas, Orange History... Read More →

Archivist and Local History Librarian Aida Cuevas stands between a cash register from the Higgins Furniture Store and a letterman sweater from the old Orange Union High School––donations on display at the Orange Public Library... Read More →

108 - Mar / Apr 22

SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits

Something Old, Something New

SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits founders Denise Weyhrich (left) and Cindi Rhodes holding pieces from a recent exhibition by “The Godfather of tiki” LeRoy Schmaltz at their new permanent location within the Full Circle Meaningful Marketplace. - - - - Denise Weyhrich & Cindi Rhodes /... Read More →

SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits founders Denise Weyhrich (left) and Cindi Rhodes holding pieces from a recent exhibition by “The Godfather of tiki” LeRoy Schmaltz at their new permanent location within the Full Circle Meaningful Marketplace.... Read More →

108 - Mar / Apr 22

Rick Turner

Vice President of Facilities Management

Rick Turner Rick Turner thrives when given the opportunity to rise to challenges. “I love making things happen,” says Chapman University’s Vice President of Facilities Management. “I get excited when someone says they have an unusual request.” COVID-19 gave Turner the chance to tackle a... Read More →

Rick Turner Rick Turner thrives when given the opportunity to rise to challenges. “I love making things happen,” says Chapman University’s Vice President of Facilities Management. “I get excited when someone says they have an... Read More →

107 - Jan / Feb 22

Riley's Jewelry Service

Spreading the Love

Dan Riley and his stepdaughter, Andrea Eisnaugle, show off noteworthy rings for sale at Riley’s Jewelry Services. When he’s not repairing Old Towne neighbors’ jewelry, Riley loves playing the guitar and airs electric background music at his store. - - - - Dan Riley, Riley’s... Read More →

Dan Riley and his stepdaughter, Andrea Eisnaugle, show off noteworthy rings for sale at Riley’s Jewelry Services. When he’s not repairing Old Towne neighbors’ jewelry, Riley loves playing the guitar and airs electric background music... Read More →