Arts & Entertainment

No shortage of art museums to visit in Orange County

9/19/2025 - 2 minute read

Orange County has a wealth of art just waiting to be seen! One can easily view local art, historical artifacts or contemporary art within thirty minutes of campus. 

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Concordia Choir brings joyous sounds to Mayor's Breakfast and upcoming Hymn Festival

9/19/2025 - 2 minute read

As fall approaches and students acclimate to the semester, members of the Music Department make their first public performances of the school year. With a season that ranges from hymns, orchestra tours, commercial projects, to handbells, the Music Department is preparing for another vibrant year of concert offerings to all students, faculty and audiences beyond Concordia.

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Passport Week introduces students to local favorites

9/19/2025 - 3 minute read

The first week of September, Concordia hosted “Passport Week.” A weeklong series of activities designed to give students new experiences, highlight local spots and get students involved. Each day had a different theme, making the week feel like a “journey” through the community.

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Local fall activities checklist

9/19/2025 - 1 minute read

Roger’s Gardens opened its annual Midnight Market Halloween Boutique. Kick off the fall season with a trip to the garden, a spooky walk through the boutique, and pick up a pumpkin to get in the spirit.

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Don’t know what to do in the winter? The Courier Staff recommends…

1/17/2025 - 2 minute read

Are you looking for activities to keep you busy during the cooler winter months? The weather isn’t ideal for our favorite beachside pastimes, but thankfully Orange County has much to offer. Here are just a few of our editors’ favorites!

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Two Concordia students danced during the 2022 Super Bowl

2/25/2022 - 3 minute read

Two of our very own Eagles, Senior Kari Wilhelm, Communication major and dance team member, and Emma Lee, junior transfer and Business Management major, performed at the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sun., Feb. 13. 

Between working with celebrity artists and being chosen to participate as two of the 350 field performers for the event, both ladies will remember the opportunity as an experience of a lifetime. 

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2021: A year in review

1/21/2022 - 3 minute read

A change in presidency, a continuing pandemic and natural and manmade disasters shaped 2021, but there was also positive news throughout the year. Here are some of  the biggest stories of 2021.

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Omicron variant of the coronavirus: What you should know

12/10/2021 - 1 minute read

According to a recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the emergence of the omicron variant, the infection and spread of omicron has officially begun in the United States. The variant was first reported in mid-November and the World Health Organization listed omicron as a "variant of concern." Among 50 states, 19 of them already have confirmed cases as of this past Monday. California is one of the states to have its first confirmed case last Friday.

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Top five Thanksgiving break ideas in O.C.

11/19/2021 - 2 minute read

During Thanksgiving there are many ways to get involved and celebrate the season around Orange County. Students can have a fulfilling and fun break with any of these five activities. Experiencing new and old events with those we love in O.C. can bring great joy to our hearts.

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Get up and dance! The Irvine Village Global Festival delivers moments of celebration

10/15/2021 - 2 minute read

On Oct. 9, in a roaring venture to bring families and friends together in the Irvine community, Irvine Village Global Festival was a success! The Irvine Village Festival showcased a host of different foods, entertainment and upcoming talent featuring artists like “Minor Strut” and “Street Beat.” 

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