Entertainment & Arts
Heiress Joan Irvine Smith filed a lawsuit in Superior Court on Wednesday claiming a Fallbrook art dealer has refused to give her more than $4 million in California impressionist paintings he bought with her money.
Sept. 9, 1993
A long-overdue retrospective unfurls artist Alexis Smith’s exceptional career. Does that mural depict a glorious sunset or a deadly wildfire?
Nov. 30, 2022
Alexis Smith, the clever, much-exhibited Southern California conceptual artist who winningly combined found images and smart phrases since the 1970s, has died. She was 74.
Jan. 2, 2024
The Orange County Museum of Art has been without a director since the end of 2013, leading many in the local art world to speculate about the executive search being conducted by museum leaders.
May 21, 2014
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March 15, 2012
Travel & Experiences
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is set to redefine what passes for a good time in Las Vegas, with various venues devoted to theatrical performances, concerts and more.
Feb. 26, 2013
April 25, 2013
Over the last six months, Joan Irvine Smith has been scouring art dealerships, auctions and the storehouses of private collectors in search of the Southland’s scenic past.
April 15, 1992
April 5, 2011
The brand-new Smith Center for the Performing Arts is a masterpiece
Dec. 5, 2012