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LLC, Attn:to: Mobility, The Act-1 Job Group Ref Inc. for AdvancedLLC, Attn: Medicine, Mobility, Inc, Job Ref 9950 Research Dr., Irvine, (Los Angeles, CA) Focus on DBA ATIMS, Attn: HR, 21622 #: MFS, [email protected] ATIMS, Attn: HR, 216229950 Research#: MFS, Dr., hrmobility@rivian. Irvine, (Los Angeles, CA) Focus on CA 92618. managing the company's Plummer Street, Suite 210, com Plummer Street, Suite 210,CA 92618.com managing the company's NEWS...4 NEWS...4 Chatsworth, CA 91311. Chatsworth, CA 91311. image & raising awareness image & raising awareness of the company & its of Diningthe company in & Irvine:its How governor’sDining ordersin Irvine: will How affect governor’s local orders will affect local MKT. RES. ANALYST-SBDC SR. DEVELOPMENTMKT. RES. ANALYST-SBDCENGI- projects inSR. the DEVELOPMENT US, & abroad, ENGI - projectsrestaurants. in the US, & abroad, restaurants. especially in China. Bach INTEL TEAM (SANTA ANA, NEER (IRVINE,INTEL CA).TEAM (SANTA ANA,especially NEER in China. 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Attn: espite an ongoing global pandemic, Irvine’s ton, D.C.-based real estate investment firm PRP for $355 portation around major metropolitan areas, specifi- LLC LLC Mobility, Job Ref #: SDE20, Irvine, CAMobility, 92606 Job Ref #: SDE20, Irvine, CA 92606 HR, 1 Technology Dr., Bldg HR, 1 Technology Dr., Bldg DBA GPG ADVISERS LLC In DBA GPG ADVISERS LLC [email protected] [email protected] corporate real estate sales have yet to skip a million. cally San Francisco and New Hall Ranch, in Valencia, H, Irvine, CA 92618 H, Irvine, CA 92618 Irvine, CA seeks Network Irvine, CA seeks Network Engineer for NW model’g, Engineer for NW model’g, beat. Combined with the City of Hope building sale in California. analysis, plann’g, & analysis, plann’g, & IRVINEWEEKLY COM IRVINEWEEKLY COMIRVINEWEEKLY COM IRVINEWEEKLY COM D PASTORAL COUNSELOR: PASTORAL COUNSELOR: In fact, FivePoint and an East Coast real estate May, the Irvine-based FivePoint Holdings has sold In May, City of Hope and FivePoint announced coord’ion for HW/SW. No coord’ion for HW/SW. No IRVINEWEEKLY COM IRVINEWEEKLY COMIRVINEWEEKLY COM IRVINEWEEKLY COM trvl; No telcomm. Mail Master’s trvl;Degree No intelcomm. Divinity Mail Master’s Degree in Divinity investment firm have secured a deal worth more than three of four buildings at the FivePoint Gateway Cam- plans for a $1 billion Cancer Care Center, which will be resumes: Attn: HR, Job req., $34,000/yr,resumes: F/T, Attn: Re- HR, Job IRVINEWEEKLY COMreq., $34,000/yr, F/T, Re- IRVINEWEEKLY COMIRVINEWEEKLY COM IRVINEWEEKLY COM sume to Hyuk Been Kwon, sume to Hyuk Been Kwon, $500 a square foot. pus for a total of $463 million. outside of its headquarters in Pasadena, California. Code NW, GPG Advisers, LLC, Code NW, GPG Advisers, LLC,IRVINEWEEKLY COM IRVINEWEEKLY COMIRVINEWEEKLY COM IRVINEWEEKLY COM 18301 Von Karman Avenue, Seed Church,18301 1130 Von Soto Karman Pl, Avenue, Seed Church, 1130 Soto Pl, COVER: PHOTO VIA PEXELS.COMCOVER: PHOTO VIA PEXELS.COM IRVINEWEEKLY COM IRVINEWEEKLY COM Located in the Great Park Neighborhood Complex, Looking closer at PRP, their website indicates the Once completed, the cancer center will function as Suite 1060, Irvine, CA 92612. Placentia,Suite CA 92870 1060, Irvine, CA 92612.IRVINEWEEKLY COMPlacentia, CA 92870 IRVINEWEEKLY COM the two buildings, which are the largest on the Five- company “has acquired or built 4 million square feet of a research facility for Phase 1-3 clinical trials, which Point Gateway campus — 660,900 square feet — are oice, medical oice, industrial, retail and data centers are known as the first control groups to receive new FOR ALL INQUIRIES PUBLISHERFOR ALL INQUIRIES PUBLISHER IRVINEWEEKLY COM IRVINEWEEKLY COM currently occupied by the computer chip manufactur- and nearly 4,000 units of multifamily, condominium drug treatments, and help set the foundation for the IRVINEWEEKLY COMIRVINEWEEKLY COM er Broadcom Inc., and will be purchased by Washing- and assisted living properties in 40 investments.” research and successful treatment of certain diseases. IRVINEWEEKLY﹒COM | JULY 8, 2020 | 3 NEWS Once closed in August, the sale will be Orange Orange be will sale the August, in closed Once approx- pays Inc., Broadcom tenant, current The will PRP foot square per $537 the from cry far a Still, company’s the of part is Gateway FivePoint The announced FivePoint and Hope of City May, In as function will center cancer the completed, Once County’s largest oice sale in three years. 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toes. Each of the fries options as well Jollibee comes in the form of tater tots, catering Jollibee, located inside Seafood City, is to the preferences of each customer. quite well known as a Filipino fast food The fries cost a mere $5.50, which is chain. They serve chicken, spaghetti, substantially low compared to other burgers and much more. However, eateries that charge an overwhelming- Jollibee is infamous for the chicken joy ly higher amount for loaded fries. Their and spaghetti. They oer very appetiz- shop is very open and airy, allowing for ing meals for a minimal cost and sell a customers to easily distance themselves vast amount of menu items which are
IRVINEWEEKLY﹒COM and quickly grab their food without accustomed to several cravings. Jollibee contact. A bite of their crispy carne sells desserts such as their sweet and asada fries followed by a sip of their gooey peach mango pie, that many famous sweet tea makes for a relaxing enjoy snacking on. Along with their summer day! delicious and inexpensive meal variety, 14413 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA 92606. they successfully maintain social distancing, only allowing a specified Chronic Tacos amount of customers inside at a time. JULY 8, 2020 | 8, JULY Chronic Tacos in both Walnut Village To order, you can call ahead of time or
| and Alton Square provides a lengthy order online. menu along with a wide array of 2180 Barranca Parkway Suite # 120, 4 options for inexpensive pricing. From Irvine, CA 92606. 5 the tacos to the bowls to the burritos to the fries, Chronic Tacos will guarantee Ding Tea DING TEA • PHOTO BY SAM HINGCO optimal quality and service. The stas Ding Tea is the spot to visit if you at both locations are incredibly friendly are craving your boba fix while still to each and every customer that walks wanting to minimize spending. The sta in the door and the family atmosphere is especially considerate toward their HE P T KEO T E TS that they provide is diicult to find customers and ensures that each cus- nowadays. Many people will order their tomer leaves with a smile behind their IN I INE tacos solely because of the free guaca- mask. They are exceedingly helpful in mole that many other taco shops do not that they oer several pickup options: oer. 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Chung Chun is located in the Zion — is one of the many Mexican eateries Thai Cafe 92 Corporate Park Suite D, Irvine, CA The plan became implemented within the state’s Market food court and is already well- on Newport Avenue. The options here Another one of Irvine’s hidden gems, 92606. reopening guidelines, and included an expedited known for their Korean cheese hot dogs. are endless and cater to all kinds of cus- Thai Cafe is a small restaurant, oering HOW CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR S ORDERS IMPACT permitting process. They serve an assortment of hot dogs, tomer desires. From creamy milk flavors savory thai cuisine that accurately BF Bakery & Cafe IRVINE S E TENDED OUTDOOR DINING PLAN. Irvine is now peppered with locations oering ex- including their ramen dog, potato dog to fruity flavors and even spicy flavors, embodies the warmth of an authentic Located inside 99 Ranch Market in tended outdoor dining. Currently, the city has a dozen and squid ink cheese dog, with their Paleteria Azteca serves a broad range Thai meal. They are famous for their Culver Plaza, Bread Farm is a hidden dierent centers or plazas with restaurants and brew- main menu ranging from $2 to $5. Along of individuals. They are accommodat- pad see ew which pleasantly incor- Asian bakery serving a variety of eries oering open air or extended outdoor dining. with the many menu items, they pro- ing to each customer and properly dis- porates the silky noodles with their inexpensive pastries, baked goods BY: EVAN . LANCASTER Earlier last week, Gov. Newsom said he was closing vide several condiments to choose from play social distancing standards for an heavenly meat. The tom yum soup is and drinks that accommodate a wide s the city of Irvine celebrated another •Restaurants bars in Los Angeles and asking several other counties to top o your Chung Chun experience. eatery. They are also incredibly cheap also quite frequently ordered due to the range of preferences. Bread Farm is Fourth of July weekend, it mostly did so from •Wineries & Tasting Rooms to place their reopening on a “dimmer switch,” due to Their more popular sauces include the and aordable if you are looking for the rich broth that many individuals find the perfect pick-me-up to grab on the A the outside looking in. But that seems to •Movie Theaters increases in COVID-19 cases across the state. honey mustard paired with a classic to- perfect summer takeout dessert. luscious and tasty. To order, you can call go for a quick lunch or breakfast. They have been the plan all along. •Family Entertainment Centers As of July 2, Newsom oicially pulled the state’s dim- mato ketchup. Chung Chun also oers a 17292 McFadden Ave. Suite G, Tustin, ahead of time or even place an order in only oer takeout and already were As COVID-19 continues to spike in parts of the state, •Zoos & Museums mer switch, by ordering “indoor operations” at bars, drink menu for their customers, serving CA 92780. the store for takeout. Thai Cafe is ideal accustomed to the new “normal,” aware Governor Gavin Newsom ordered certain businesses •Cardrooms restaurants, museums, as well as movie theaters and boba teas, fruit teas and fresh lattes. for those who are looking to serve a of how to properly attend to each to close immediately to help mitigate the spread. These sectors may modify operations to provide casinos in 19 counties across the state, to halt for at least 4800 Irvine Blvd. #101, Irvine, CA Burntzilla larger number of people for reasonable customer in a safe manner. Bread Farm In a thread of tweets Wednesday, July 1, the city of Ir- services outside or by pick-up. Outdoor services must three weeks. 92620. Though known for their sliders, pricing. Each of their menu item plates also oers several cakes that make for vine detailed exactly what city sectors needed to shut adhere to appropriate modifications including physi- Prior to Newsom’s press conference Wednesday July Burntzilla fries are the way to go when can serve two to three individuals. To an excellent last-minute quarantine down — and what could remain open with outdoor cal distancing and use of face coverings. 1, Orange County’s acting Health Oicer Dr. Clay- Paleteria Azteca you are craving a quick and hearty optimize your visit, grab a cup of their birthday. Their prices are very ideal modifications: While all bars in the city must close down, Irvine has ton Chau issued a similar order. Chau directive said Only five minutes away from the meal during quarantine. Their com- refreshing Thai tea to accompany your for customers. And they almost always Gov. 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Singing drummer Brandon Saller space. dancers; and footage of a skateboarding “tiger.” Turns performed a streaming “Live From My Living Room” Fullerton’s Lit – best-known for huge 1999 hit “My out that The Ospring make quite a convincing coun- concert on May 22, with a portion of the proceeds go- Own Worst Enemy” — oered fans the opportunity to ORANGE COUNTY S CREATIVES HAVE GOTTEN VERY CREATIVE DURING try band, and their lockdown video enjoyed around ing to the band’s crew, and various members have also “Get Lit with Lit” for four days in April. This entailed 80,000 YouTube views in its first month — pretty fly (for streamed acoustic jams and playthroughs of favorite doing personalized virtual liquor shots with founder LOCKDOWN. a striped guy). Atreyu tracks. members Ajay and Jeremy Popo on Cameo, with 100 As the creators of an Emmy-winning TV series, The Predictably, Placentia’s pot-fixated hip-hoppers percent of proceeds going to the MusiCares non-profit Aquabats are no strangers to making video content. Kottonmouth Kings traditionally mark 4/20 (April 20) (which aims to “safeguard the health and well-being BY: PAUL ROGERS With their May/June tour with Reel Big Fish post- in some special way. With face-to-face performances of all music people”). poned, the cartoon-ish Huntington Beach fivesome ruled out this year, they had to celebrate this unoicial I mentioned Huntington Beach alt-metal up-and- he almost overnight mothballing of the Doubt chanteuse has been doing more than okay out considerable lengths to stay in touch with their sizable have been making various video and audio overtures “Weed Day” with a split-screen remote livestream. comers BI·AS in my article last month about area concert business due to the coronavirus has in OK. In early April, the self-isolating Stefani and Shel- following while self-isolating. The quarantined quintet to their fans in the run up to new album Kooky Spooky This consisted of the three remaining members of musicians coping during lockdown, but they earn an- Tbeen a disaster for musicians worldwide, with ton gave a remote performance of their No.1 country have revisited a project called “Song A Day,” in which … In Stereo in June. Perhaps the most unlikely was the kinda-on-hiatus group rambling on from their other shout-out here for sheer extent of their creativity canceled tours decimating schedules and earnings hit “Nobody But You,” bundled up in front of a camp- they begin writing a new song every Monday, then scholarly guitarist Eaglebones Falconhawk (a.k.a. Ian respective homes about their stoner lifestyles under during the pandemic. The quintet actually wrote and alike. But many artists soon dusted themselves down fire, for an Academy of Country Music special that hot-potato it between members before revealing the Fowles) demonstrating the equipment, techniques, lockdown and recounting episodes from KK’s nearly self-produced a song, then self-recorded and edited and started producing improvised audio and video replaced the cancelled ACM awards. More bizarrely, completed tune at the end of the week (all shared and tones intrinsic to the surf rock that so influences 25-year history, augmented by various drop-in guests, an accompanying video; all while sheltering-in-place content from quarantine in order to stay connected the couple then made a virtual appearance on The through video clips). They even switched-up the idea The Aquabats’ sound, on Fender Play LIVE. for nearly two hours. in their respective homes. Considering that the band with their fans. We took a look at the lockdown eorts Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, during which one week in May, instead demonstrating the writing Alongside Young the Giant, veteran foursome With their fun-focused M.O. deflated by current features founding Korn drummer David Silveria, it’s of 10 well-known Orange County bands and artists. Stefani took clippers to her beau’s quarantine mullet, process behind one of their existing tracks, “Glory.” Thrice are probably Irvine’s best-known rock export. conditions, Orange County punk veterans Zebrahead little surprise that the resulting song, “Unsavory”, is For Anaheim girl-next-door-gone-glam Gwen mid-interview. In late April, Garden Grove poppy punkers The O- Their frontman Dustin Kensrue has stayed busy while have been keeping the party going in cyberspace throwback nu-metal. But the songcraft, recording and Stefani, boyfriend Blake Shelton’s 1,200-acre Oklaho- Lockdown wouldn’t have been such an issue for spring got doubly topical with their social-distanced isolated, performing a heartfelt virtual duet of the Pe- with weekly “Songs in the Key of Quarantine” play- split-screen video are all impressively professional ma ranch is hardly the worst place to be quarantined. Irvine’s favorite musical sons Young the Giant a few video rendition of Tiger King star Joe Exotic’s “Here ter Gabriel classic “In Your Eyes” with Switchfoot singer lists on Spotify. These have leaned towards punk, and (under any circumstances). While coronavirus caused the last leg of her Las Vegas years ago, when all the band’s members shared Kitty Kitty” (which is actually by obscure Washington Jon Foreman, and then a solo acoustic set for the Riot especially O.C. punk (including, of course, Zebrahead), Just a Girl residency to be postponed, the former No a house in L.A. But these days they’ve had to go to country duo The Clinton Johnson Band). The clip fea- Fest At Home livestream series. but have also featured everything from pop to full- IRVINEWEEKLY﹒COM | JULY 8, 2020 | 7 LIT • PHOTO BY: KEVIN SCANLON KEVIN BY: LIT • PHOTO – best-known for huge 1999 hit “My hit 1999 huge for best-known – MUSIC YOUNG THE GIANT • PHOTO BY: WESLEY YEN WESLEY BY: THE GIANT • PHOTO YOUNG in my article last month about area area about month last article my in Lit BI·AS BI·AS I mentioned Huntington Beach alt-metal up-and- alt-metal Beach Huntington mentioned I Fullerton’s Fullerton’s Own Worst Enemy” — oered fans the opportunity to to opportunity the fans oered — Enemy” Worst Own entailed This April. in days four for Lit” with Lit “Get founder with shots liquor virtual personalized doing 100 with Cameo, on Popo Jeremy and Ajay members non-profit MusiCares the to going proceeds of percent well-being and health the “safeguard to aims (which people”). music all of comers blown metal. Additionally, drummer Ed Udhus and and Udhus Ed drummer Additionally, metal. blown play- “quarantine recorded have Palmer Dan guitarist rehearsal band’s the from songs ZH popular of alongs” space. an- earn they but lockdown, during coping musicians creativity their of extent sheer for here shout-out other and wrote actually quintet The pandemic. the during edited and self-recorded then song, a self-produced sheltering-in-place while all video; accompanying an band the that Considering homes. respective their in it’s Silveria, David drummer Korn founding features is “Unsavory”, song, resulting the that surprise little and recording songcraft, the But nu-metal. throwback professional impressively all are video split-screen circumstances). any (under Zebrahead traditionally mark 4/20 (April 20) (April 4/20 mark traditionally also kept at it during lockdown, with many of many with lockdown, during it at kept also Members of Yorba Linda metalcore mainstays mainstays metalcore Linda Yorba of Members hip-hoppers pot-fixated Placentia’s Predictably, current by deflated M.O. fun-focused their With Atreyu support help to money raising on focused eorts their Saller Brandon drummer Singing crew. road idled their Room” Living My From “Live streaming a performed go- proceeds the of portion a with 22, May on concert also have members various and crew, band’s the to ing favorite of playthroughs and jams acoustic streamed tracks. 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esponding to the financial plight of our coun- dresses the greatest challenges of the Orange County directors, exhibit preparators, musicians, stage tech- ty’s artists and arts institutions, due to COVID-19, community in partnership with local nonprofit organi- nicians, writers, and others employed in arts & culture R the nonprofit organization Arts Orange County zations.” The organization also helps veterans and at- professions are eligible to apply.” And they must be 21 recently announced the establishment of the “OC risk teens and addresses issues of equity, homelessness, years of age or older. Arts & Culture Resilience Fund.” health and wellness, and education. As the number 10 Organizations and individuals applying for these Working with the Orange County Community grantmaker among 780 U.S. community foundations, funds should log onto charitableventuresoc.org/re- Foundation (OCCF), the fund provides financial relief OCCF has worked with Arts Orange County since its silience-fund-arts/ or call (714) 336-0920. Charitable to individual artists, art venues, community-based founding. Ventures, launched in 2007, encourages the growth of performance groups and major performing institutions The OC Arts and Culture Resilience Fund was innovative regional nonprofits and to build the capac- SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS • PHOTO BY: MALIKA MIDDLEBROOKS ART CAMP in the O.C. — the latter including the Irvine Barclay announced to the public on June 22 with $150,000 in ity of the nonprofit sector, has fiscally sponsored more Theater. These funds will enable these entities to con- seed money, with a goal of $500,000. The fund will than 60 community projects and regional initiatives tinue to survive and hopefully thrive, while creating provide bridge grants to arts organizations to retain since inception. artworks, exhibitions and performances for the enjoy- essential sta and to provide online programming and In addition to the Irvine Barclay Theater, nonprofit ment and enrichment of the public. instruction, along with financial assistance to individ- arts organizations in Irvine include: Chamber Music A comprehensive survey of O.C. arts organizations ual creative artists. OC, Choral Arts Initiative, EKTAA Center, Festival Ballet (not including individuals) conducted by Arts Orange Creative artists and nonprofit arts organizations are Theatre, Hope Center for the Arts, Maple Youth Ballet, County in April concluded that they experienced a invited to apply for bridge loans and grants. Musical Theatre Village, National Choreographers Ini- $16 million financial blow. That dollar amount is likely Individuals who wish to receive funds from OCCF tiative, OC Music & Dance, Pacific Symphony, Philhar- higher today, according to Richard Stein, the organiza- must have their primary residence in Orange County, monic Society, Pretend City Children’s Museum and tion’s president and CEO. California, and they must work professionally or voca- Southern California Children’s Chorus. Soon after completing that survey, Arts OC reached tionally in local arts. In a phone interview, Arts OC’s CEO Richard Stein out to OCCF to establish the Resilience Fund to provide In addition, the oicial description of individual was positive and encouraging about the future of the needed money to more than 50,000 OC artists, includ- artists eligible to receive money from the OC Arts and arts in Orange County. “These are very dark days for ing musicians, actors, dancers, filmmakers, teaching Culture Resilience Fund is as follows. “Artists will have the arts community, literally and figuratively, so our OC artists and people working behind the scenes in the been an active participant in the arts community Arts and Culture Resilience Fund is intended to help arts. The fund will also aid our county’s many nonprof- (those whose life’s work is the arts, regardless of the try to get them through the worst of it,” he said. “But it arts organizations. income derived from work in the arts) and has expe- I know that when they are able to reopen safely for The Orange County Community Foundation, head- rienced a loss of income due to COVID-19 because of: their artists and audiences, we will witness a renais- ed by Shelley Hoss, president and CEO, is a countywide cancelled performances, exhibitions, programs, class- sance in the arts, much like what followed the historic philanthropic organization. In an email interview, Hoss es, organizational closures, or loss of non-arts supple- dark ages in Europe, and it will be unlike anything we explains, “OCCF supports the philanthropic goals of mental income or job. Actors, artists, choreographers, have experienced before — a time of healing, a time of individuals, families and private foundations, and ad- costumers, craftspeople, curators, dancers, designers, joy and a brilliant new era of discovery.” ALL AMERICAN BOYS CHOIR OSCA IRVINEWEEKLY﹒COM | JULY 8, 2020 | 9 OSCA ART CAMP ART ARTS SCHOOL OF DANCE AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OF DANCE SCHOOL BOWERS MUSEUM BOWERS ALL AMERICAN BOYS CHOIR BOYS ALL AMERICAN SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS • PHOTO BY: MALIKA MIDDLEBROOKS MALIKA BY: • PHOTO CENTER FOR THE ARTS SEGERSTROM LIZ GOLDNER BY: ANAHEIM BALLET Organizations and individuals applying for these these for applying individuals and Organizations nonprofit Theater, Barclay Irvine the to addition In Stein Richard CEO OC’s Arts interview, phone a In directors, exhibit preparators, musicians, stage tech- stage musicians, preparators, exhibit directors, culture & arts in employed others and writers, nicians, 21 be must they And apply.” to eligible are professions older. or age of years charitableventuresoc.org/re- onto log should funds Charitable 336-0920. (714) call or silience-fund-arts/ of growth the encourages 2007, in launched Ventures, capac- the build to and nonprofits regional innovative more sponsored fiscally has sector, nonprofit the of ity initiatives regional and projects community 60 than inception. since Music Chamber include: Irvine in organizations arts Ballet Festival Center, EKTAA Initiative, Arts Choral OC, Ballet, Youth Maple Arts, the for Center Hope Theatre, Ini- Choreographers National Village, Theatre Musical Philhar- Symphony, Pacific Dance, & Music OC tiative, and Museum Children’s City Pretend Society, monic Chorus. Children’s California Southern the of future the about encouraging and positive was for days dark very are “These County. Orange in arts OC our so figuratively, and literally community, arts the help to intended is Fund Resilience Culture and Arts “But said. he it,” of worst the through them get to try for safely reopen to able are they when that know I renais- a witness will we audiences, and artists their historic the followed what like much arts, the in sance we anything unlike be will it and Europe, in ages dark of time a healing, of time a — before experienced have discovery.” of era new brilliant a and joy The OC Arts and Culture Resilience Fund was was Fund Resilience Culture and Arts OC The are organizations arts nonprofit and artists Creative OCCF from funds receive to wish who Individuals individual of description oicial the addition, In dresses the greatest challenges of the Orange County County Orange the of challenges greatest the dresses organi- nonprofit local with partnership in community at- and veterans helps also organization The zations.” homelessness, equity, of issues addresses and teens risk 10 number the As education. and wellness, and health foundations, community U.S. 780 among grantmaker its since County Orange Arts with worked has OCCF founding. in $150,000 with 22 June on public the to announced will fund The $500,000. of goal a with money, seed retain to organizations arts to grants bridge provide and programming online provide to and sta essential individ- to assistance financial with along instruction, artists. creative ual grants. and loans bridge for apply to invited County, Orange in residence primary their have must voca- or professionally work must they and California, arts. local in tionally and Arts OC the from money receive to eligible artists have will “Artists follows. as is Fund Resilience Culture community arts the in participant active an been the of regardless arts, the is work life’s whose (those expe- has and arts) the in work from derived income of: because COVID-19 to due income of loss a rienced class- programs, exhibitions, performances, cancelled supple- non-arts of loss or closures, organizational es, choreographers, artists, Actors, job. or income mental designers, dancers, curators, craftspeople, costumers, organization CountyArts Orange esponding to the financial plight of our coun-our of financial plight the esponding to artiststy’sCOVID-19, arts institutions,andto due nonprofitthe DARK TIMES FOR ARTISTS AND THE ARTS ARE LIGHTENED BY A COUNTYWIDE A COUNTYWIDE BY LIGHTENED ARE AND THE ARTS ARTISTS TIMES FOR DARK FUND. 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rvine Weekly’s Movie Guide is your spective is smart and merciless as ever, her beauty queen past, when she took to work for them, ’til it doesn’t. When one look at the hottest films available even he couldn’t have predicted what the crown during an annual pageant of their sprees goes violently wrong, the Ion your TV sets, electronic devic- the world might be like when this film marking the event and had her entire protagonist flees with unsettled connec- es — and as coronavirus restrictions got released (digitally at home due to life ahead of her, filled with dreams for tions, and you know the kid will be back continue to change — in select theaters coronavirus theater closures and amid bigger successes and a perfect life. with scores to settle. Michael Pitt makes and drive-ins throughout Southern protest, historical reckoning, and a fer- Things didn’t turn out as she’d hoped, for a brooding and believable all grown JULY 8, 2020 | 8, JULY California. At press time, theaters vent fight for racial justice and equality). and the struggling single mom sees the up lead and Perlman is always great,
| and multiplexes such as AMC chains The film’s timing was obviously pageant providing another chance but the screenplay by director John indicate that previously planned meant to skewer and highlight what now that her daughter Kai (Alexis Chi- Swab feels too unfocused and it’s hard 10 re-openings in mid-July have been we’ve all come to know and loathe after kaeze) is old enough to compete, even to care — much less root — for anyone 11 postponed to the end of July. This too, four years of Trump, but like Carell’s if that doesn’t seem to be what her teen here. may be adjusted, at least in California, recent Netflix vehicle Space Force, the wants. Grappling with familiar parental as Governor Gavin Newsom assesses treachery and truth of the premise struggle, not to mention the race and Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of COVID-19 spikes and adjusts reopen- makes us too weary for the message. class disparities that can make the Fire Saga | Netflix ings accordingly. Even when it’s funny, it kinda hurts to decisions and dynamics involved all If you’re a Will Ferrell fan, he can The good news is that there’s no laugh. . that much harder for black families, almost do no wrong. But don’t go into shortage of diversely engaging films Miss Juneteenth presents an honest this strange music-filled new Netflix to see. And as always, we let you know My Spy | Amazon Prime, VOD and hopeful slice of life and the kind of comedy expecting the all-out rib-tick- what’s worth the watchtime — from Set to open in theaters just as nuanced portrayal that we want and ling absurdity of Anchorman, Tallade- indie art house gems to popcorn-perfect COVID-19 exploded and everything need to see more of when it comes to ga Nights or Step Brothers. It has those blockbusters to new movies garnering involving crowds of any kind closed people of color on film. . kinds of moments of course, but the tone buzz, indicating where you can catch — including, of course, movie theaters is probably closer to Elf (minus the clev- them whether it be digital Video on — My Spy understandably fell through Beats | VOD er take on heartwarming holiday fare). Demand (VOD), streaming subscription the cracks. But the contrived feeling Exploring the friendship between It also brings to mind that ice skating services or in the comfort of your car at cop-meets-kid comedy feels like a good two young Scots during the height of parody Blades of Glory, right down to local drive-ins. fit now in the streaming space, as family the ’90s rave scene, Beats has plenty of the hairdo’s (don’ts). Unlike Jon Heder fare with flair is a hot ticket. pumping electro sounds (The Prodigy, in that one, who mostly tried to match Irresistible | VOD JJ (Dave Bautista) is a gru CIA opera- Orbital) to energize and make anyone Farrell’s wide-eyed wackiness, Rachel If you miss Jon Stewart’s biting politi- tive that has been tasked with surveil- who dabbled in the underground party McAdams plays it straight here as Far- cal banter and satirical badassery, his ling a family, a mission he accepts world feel nostalgic. The stark black- rell’s partner and love interest, bringing latest serves up the zesty helping you’d begrudgingly. Things don’t go smoothly, and-white period piece was adapted a sincerity to an otherwise ridiculous expect — but that doesn’t mean it’s as and the family’s precocious 9-year- from a one-man play by co-writer tale of an Icelandic singing duo — called satisfying as it could be. Set sometime old daughter Sophie (Chloe Coleman) Kieran Hurley, but it feels like a much Fire Saga — hoping to win the global after the 2016 presidential election, discovers the hidden CIA cameras in grander production thanks to visceral music competition referenced in the it brings us into the wicked world of her home. In exchange for not blowing music moments and likely, the input of title. political strategist Gary Zimmer (Steve JJ’s cover and sinking the whole oper- producer Steven Soderberg. Like most Since most Americans probably ar- Carell), who finds himself in smalltown ation, Sophie brokers a deal with him of his films, this one makes the most of en’t familiar with the contest in question, Wisconsin trying to groom retired Ma- to spend his time training her to be a atmospheric contrasts and character the premise lacks some resonance, but rine colonel Jack Hastings (Chris Cooper) spy. Charming and determined, JJ finds connections, building excitement and that almost doesn’t matter once things to run for mayor, a move toward gain- he has a soft spot for his new pint-sized an engaging groove that we don’t want get going. There’s plenty of eye candy to ing Democratic party power over an protégé in this sure to popular Prime to end, but does in spectacular fashion, complement Farrell’s patent audacious- important swing state. Video oering. with a dizzying and defiant warehouse ness and musical numbers too. Of course, there is a roadblock. Re- bash. Marking a reunion of director David publican political strategist Faith Brew- Miss Juneteenth | VOD Dobkin (Wedding Crashers) with Far- ster (Rose Byrne) is also in town, and yes, The holiday marking the day when Run with the Haunted | VOD rell and McAdams, Eurovision shows the sexual tension between them is part slaves in Texas learned they were Ron Perlman, William Forsythe and audiences a world they probably don’t of what makes the story interesting. The actually free may have seen its biggest Dree Hemingway oer engaging turns know a lot about, gently mocking it but targets here are all easy otherwise — the recognition and celebration last month, in this gritty thriller concerning disen- also paying it respect in a weird way, media, the fat pocketed big wigs and but many still don’t know a lot about franchised kids and the pseudo family and that’s not an easy balance. It’s hard the parties themselves — and it’s easy how it’s been celebrated in certain that takes them in. 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