Tag: arts

Orange County Arts to Receive $5 Million in Rescue Funds

The Orange County Board of Supervisors on April 27 approved an allocation of $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support arts-related small businesses and non-profit organizations. The funding came as local arts organizations continue to struggle with economic losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent survey by Arts Orange County (Arts…


Newport Beach Film Festival Prepares for Comeback

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—The Newport Beach Film Festival is planning its return and organizers say they will pack as many live screenings into the event as possible. Founded in 1999, the event has become one of the largest international cinema events in Southern California, and a coveted stop for movie writers, directors and actors traveling the…


Philanthropists Help Pacific Symphony Amid COVID Struggles 

Pacific Symphony in Orange County, Calif., would usually make more than $8 million in ticket sales for the year, but it’s expecting to make only about $120,000 this year, president John Forsyte told The Epoch Times.  While musicians and other staff have taken pay cuts and been furloughed, the symphony has been determined to continue its free virtual programming to uplift spirits in difficult times, he said. And…


George Clooney, Julia Roberts Reunite to Film in Australia

Oscar winners Julia Roberts and George Clooney will be filming in Queensland later this year thanks to a federal arts program. The romantic comedy, Ticket to Paradise has attracted a $6.4 million grant under the Location Incentive Program and is expected to create more than 270 jobs for the local cast and crew. Directed by…