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The country music and wine festival MissionFest returns to San Juan Capistrano for its second year at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park on Saturday, July 13. Photo: Courtesy of Luis Esparza

Fine Wine & Sunshine: MissionFest to Bring Country Music and Wine To San Juan

Staff The 2019 MissionFest is back for its second year in San Juan Capistrano and will be bringing music and wine-tasting experience like no other—the easiest choice…

The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo will host the learning workshop for children “I Dig Fossils” at the Ladera Ranch Library on Monday, July 15. Photo: Courtesy of The Reserve

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Fossil Discovery Workshop Allows Children to Learn Interactively About Ancient History

By Andrea Clemett The Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo intends to ignite learning about prehistoric life on our planet for children in the “I Dig…

This image released by A24 shows Jack Reynor, right, and Florence Pugh in a scene from the horror film "Midsommar." (Gabor Kotschy/A24 via AP)

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At the Movies: ‘Midsommar’ is Intoxicating

By Megan Bianco For those who found Hereditary too gruesome viewing last summer, I should warn you that director Ari Aster’s follow-up feature released in theaters over…

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At the Movies: ‘Toy Story 4’ to the Rescue for Families

By Megan Bianco Pixar’s Toy Story franchise is truly the gift that keeps on giving, as the saying goes. And unlike the Air Bud and…

Lights, a tribute band to Journey, will play free on Thursday, June 20, from 6-8 p.m. at the San Clemente Pier.
Photos: Courtesy of Mish

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Coastlines: Don’t Stop Believing in Tribute Bands

By Fred Swegles A list of more tribute bands than you will have time to see this summer What if you could go to concerts…

Star Wars: GalaxyÕs Edge at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, and at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, is Disney's largest single-themed land expansion ever at 14-acres each, transporting guests to Black Spire Outpost, a village on the planet of Batuu. Guests will discover two signature attractions. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (pictured), available opening day, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, opening later this year. (Richard Harbaugh/Disney Parks)

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The Force Awakens: Disneyland’s Newest Expansion Opens Up a Living and Breathing Star Wars Experience

By Zach Cavanagh A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away is now here—and closer than could have ever been imagined. Star Wars:…

Crystal Bowersox will be playing The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on Thursday, June 20. Photo: Courtesy of Titan Music Management

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Live at The Coach House: Crystal Bowersox

By Shawn Raymundo Crystal Bowersox is used to performing songs in front of a live audience. The 33-year-old singer-songwriter, who is back on the road…

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At the Movies: ‘Halston’ Becomes Vogue Again

By Megan Bianco When the topic of legendary fashion design comes up, you typically hear the usual names: Valentino, Dior, Gucci and Yves St. Laurent….

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At the Movies: Non-Fiction: More than a French Re-Write

By Megan Bianco I know what you were thinking if you might have seen the trailer for Olivier Assayas’ Non-Fiction before whatever indie movie you were attending:…

John Paul White. Photo: Alysse Gafkjen of Sacks and Co.

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Live at The Coach House: John Paul White

By Shawn Raymundo John Paul White is currently on a creative kick. His latest album, The Hurting Kind, was released just last month, but White…

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At the Movies: ‘Long Shot’ is a Safe Bet

By Megan Bianco Jonathan Levine’s new political romantic comedy, Long Shot, marks the return of the once-common “hot actress paired with slovenly Seth Rogen” trope….

Bea Torres teaches Jack and Lily Markel, of San Juan Capistrano, the art of crafting homemade tortillas. Photo: Allison Jarrell

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Fiesta Days Event Celebrates San Juan’s History

Staff Sunday, April 28, marks the seventh annual Fiesta Days event in San Juan Capistrano. The annual event, organized by the San Juan Capistrano Historical…

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At the Movies: ‘Amazing Grace’ Lives Up to Its Name

By Megan Bianco In 1972, Warner Bros. hired filmmaker Sydney Pollack to shoot footage of a small two-day concert that featured legendary soul singer Aretha…