September 2017
Features
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UC Irvine Drama Alum Lilan Bowden on Playing Bex on Disney Channel’s “Andi Mack”
UC Irvine drama alum Lilan Bowden says she has achieved a dream she never thought to reach for.
Celebrating 50 Years: A Look Back at Fashion Island & South Coast Plaza
Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza are celebrating their golden anniversaries this year.
Watch These Two O.C. Realtors Compete For Multimillion-Dollar Properties on Bravo’s “Real Estate Wars”
Get ready for “Real Estate Wars”
A Look Inside the $26 Million Dana Point Home On Orange Coast’s September Cover
31 Strand Beach Drive in Dana Point is currently listed at $25.9M by the McMonigle Team in Newport Beach.
Meet L. Song Richardson, New Dean of UCI’s School of Law
She’s eager to build on her predecessor’s legacy at a critical juncture for the school.
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Coastlines
La Habra High’s Aliyah Moulden on Becoming the Youngest Finalist in The History of “The Voice”
The 16-year-old offers an inside view of the show in time for the new season, premiering this month.
19 Don’t Miss Events Happening in O.C. this September!
Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival, Janet Jackson, Laguna Dance Festival and more!
Chapman Alum and R&B Crooner Nieman Gatus Earns Millions of Plays on Spotify
The recent Chapman University graduate has a collaborative EP in the works.
O.C. Style
Fashion Island’s New Men’s Shop Robert Talbott: A Perfect Fit For the O.C. Lifestyle
Shoppers buy off-the-rack, or take advantage of the made-to-measure program.
O.C. Dining
A Photo Tour of Puesto in Irvine
Puesto, one of San Diego’s popular, high-profile taquerias, plants a flag on O.C. soil.
Puesto: Irvine’s New Mexican Venue Brings Delicious Twists to Our Taco Scene
The restaurant oozes an upscale suburban personality with urban Mexican flourishes.
Essays
Four Orange County Institutions Take Part in The Getty’s Second Pacific Standard Time
This will be a very interactive exhibition with the educational programs and students from Anaheim.
CDM Teacher Uses Poetry to Connect, Unite, and Humanize Students in the 21st Century
“I believe that poetry is so powerful because it makes us more human. “
Home
On The Market: Architectural Feats
These one-of-a-kind wonders have wow factor in spades.
6 Celebrity Abodes in Orange County
Check out these former celebrity homes if you’re in the (possibly gated) neighborhood.
A Look Inside the $26 Million Dana Point Home On Orange Coast’s September Cover
31 Strand Beach Drive in Dana Point is currently listed at $25.9M by the McMonigle Team in Newport Beach.
Real Estate | Shannon Wilkins of Prairie Interiors on Staging to Sell
Shannon Wilkins, founder of Newport Beach-based Prairie Interiors, stages to sell with O.C. buyers in mind.
Buying Decisions & Short Term Rentals: 4 Tales From O.C. Airbnb Hosts
How do short-term rentals affect real estate decisions? We asked locals who rent out rooms on their properties.
Newport Beach Interior Design Boutique Isles Interiors Offers a Fresh Dose of Inspiration
Open since April, the eclectic shop sells unique antiques, vintage pieces and other home accessories.
Miscellany
Editor’s Note | September 2017
One of the best things about this job is when I can leave the office and get out in the community.
