Bowers Museum Exhibition: Spirits and Headhunters - Art of the Pacific Islands
February 20th, 2010 - December 31st, 2010
Experience exquisite masterpieces and dynamic objects from the vast and diverse Pacific Islands in this special exhibition guest curated by Chris Rainier.
Photographer Chris Rainier guest curates this exhibition of art from the South Pacific. Spanning the geographic region collectively referred to as Oceania, this comprehensive exhibition highlights masterworks from the three cultural regions of Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia. Particular focus is placed on New Guinea, land of the headhunter, and the rich artistic traditions infused into daily and ritual life. Submerge into a visually stunning world and come face to face with larger-than-life masks, finely crafted feast bowls, objects associated with the secretive Sepik River men’s house, beautiful shell and feather currency, magic figures and tools of the shaman, objects related to seagoing trade routes, gorgeous personal adornments, weapons of warfare and the most precious of human trophies taken in retribution.
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Exhibit through December 31st, 2010
Museum Hours: Tuesday - Sunday
10:00am - 4:00pm
About the Venue
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Downtown Inc. Presents: Fiestas Calle Cuatro
June 13th, 2010 - August 22nd, 2010
This Summer, Every Weekend is a Fiesta in Downtown Santa Ana
Downtown Inc. in Santa Ana is proud to present Fiestas Calle Cuatro, the 4th Street Summer Entertainment series that will kick off on June 13th. The entertainment will consist of both traditional and eclectic street performances and themed concerts all along Historic 4th Street in Downtown Santa Ana. The highlight of the series will be and evening concert, the Downtown Summer Block Party on August 7th with headliners La Santa Cecilia, Bad Fish Crew, Jorge Meza y Su Tropicolombia and special guests Saint City Session, M.E.O (Mariachi Experimental Orchestra) and Aparato. All events are free to the public and fun for the whole family.
How Much : Free
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The 2010 Fiestas Calle Cuatro Schedule:
June 13, 2010 – Fiesta Calle Cuatro Kick-Off
June 20, 2010 – Dia del Padre (Father’s Day Celebration)
June 26, 2010 – Fiesta Mexicana
July 4, 2010 – Fiesta 4th of July
July 11, 2010 – Fiesta Mariachi
July 18, 2010 – Tardeada Rock
July 24, 2010 – Fiesta Boleros
August 1, 2010 – Bolivian Carnaval
August 7, 2010 – Downtown Summer Block Party
August 15, 2010 – Tardeada Ranchera
August 22, 2010 – Fiesta Tropical
About the Venue
305 East 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Theatre Out Presents: Zanna, Don't!
June 25th, 2010 - July 31st, 2010
Guys grab your guy, girls grab your girl and head on down to Heartsville High to have a gay old time with Zanna and his friends!
How Much : Adult - $25.00, Student - $15.00
Additional Information :
Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 pm
Select Thursdays @ 8:00 pm
Select Sundays @ 2:00 pm
Special $20.00 Tickets - July 2 & 3
Thursday, July 15 Performance - 8:00pm, $10.00 All Tickets
About the Venue
202 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Grand Central Art Center Exhibition: 100 Artists See Satan - A Fundraiser
June 26th, 2010 - August 15th, 2010
Grand Central Arts Forum, the support group for Grand Central Art Center (GCAC) is revitalizing the hit exhibition, 100 Artists See Satan, a survey of contemporary artists and their interpretation of the supreme demon. Unlike the original exhibition, this iteration of the collection will be presented as a fundraiser, with works available for sale to the public. All proceeds will benefit future GCAC programs and exhibitions. An exclusive preview will be held Saturday, June 26 from 6-7pm with the public reception scheduled from 7-10pm. On July 3 from 7-10pm GCAC will host another reception to coincide with Downtown Santa Ana's First Saturday Arts Walk.
100 Artists See Satan was originally organized by GCAC in response to another exhibition, 100 Artists See God, curated by John Baldessari and Meg Cranston for Independent Curators Inc. New York. The two shows exhibited simultaneously in 2004, Satan at GCAC and God at Laguna Art Museum, and gained notable attention from the public and media.
This second installation of the exhibit will offer the public a chance to purchase works from acclaimed artists. To further raise funds, Grammy Award winning graphic and packaging designer, Hugh Brown has been commissioned to design Satan's credit card, limited edition of 666. This collector's item is available only at the GCAC bookstore for $50. Cardholder's benefits include a discount on select merchandise in the GCAC Sales Gallery as well as the opportunity to win an artwork from the exhibition.
Artists: Kim Abeles, Rev. Ethan Acres, Robby Adams, Peter Adamyan, Shag aka Josh Agle, Kii Arens, Julie B., Ana Bagayan, Gary Baseman, Becca, Bigfoot, Chris Bradley aka SMASH, Scott G. Brooks, Mike Brown, Hugh Brown, Liz Carroll, Amy Caterina, Luke Chueh, COOP, Albert Cuellar, Bryan Cunningham, Dalek, Kelly Hutchison aka Dark Vomit, Bob Dob, Diana Donaldson, Richard Edson, Ron English, Korin Faught, Eric Finzi, Alan Forbes, Paul Frank, Camille Rose Garcia, Gregg Gibbs, Jeff Gillette, Mat Gleason, Alex Grey, Des Grisham, Don Ed Hardy, Alexander Harris, Andrea Harris, Dana Harvey, Laurie Hassold, Mercedes Heinwein, Tim Hendricks, F. Scott Hess, James Hill, Jason Houchen, Jim Jenkins, Michael Knowlton,Will Koffman, Charlie Krafft, Dennis Larkins, David Michael Lee, Joshua Levine, Bad Otis Link, Laurie Lipton, Tiffany Liu, James F. Lorigan, Danni Shinya Luo, Jason Maloney, Chris Mars, Sally Mars, Elizabeth McGrath with Brian Poor, Jeff McMillian, Tara McPherson, Matthew William Miller, Miso, David Molesky, Gary Musgrave, Scott Musgrove, Jessica O'Dowd, Skot Olson, Joe Ongie, Naida Osline, Nathan Ota, Sonya Palencia, Manuel Pardo, Joshua Petker, Gail Potocki, Matthew J. Price,Victoria Reynolds, Drew Roulette, Beau Roulette, Mark Ryden, Leigh Salgado, Krystopher Sapp, Kathy Staico Schorr, Todd Schorr, James P. Scott, Mike Shine, Skinner, Morgan Slade, Nathan Spoor, Tyler Stallings, CR Stecyk III, Cole Sternberg, Mike Stilkey, Eric Stoner, Ken Tanaka, Paul Torres, Christopher Ulrich, Jeffrey Vallance, NicolaVerlato, Marnie Weber, CW West, Mark Whelan (Kill Pixie), Eric White, Edward Walton Wilcox, Robert Williams, Witnes AWR, Christine Wu and others.
How Much : Free
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Receptions: Fundraiser Event Preview June 26, 2010 7-10pm
Opening Reception July 3, 2010, 7-10pm. Admission is free.
Lectures & Events: *Free docent group tours of the exhibition and building 11-4pm every day (Closed Monday) Call 714.567.7233 to schedule.
Exhibit through August 15th, 2010
About the Venue
Grand Central Art Center
125 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Bowers Museum Exhibition: Quilts - Two Centuries of American Tradition & Technique
July 3rd, 2010 - January 16th, 2011
Back by popular demand, Quilts: Two Centuries of American Tradition and Technique presents the Bowers’ most popular American quilts. To satisfy the curious and creative visitor, emphasis is placed on the quilts` construction techniques.
Guest curated by Julia D. Zgliniec, Quilts: Two Centuries of American Tradition and Technique presents the patterns, stitches, fabrics and other construction techniques of the Bowers’ most popular quilts, and many that have never before been exhibited. To satisfy our curious and creative visitors, the top and bottom sides of several quilts will be visible. The exhibition features a variety of 19th and early 20th century patterns, a “Whole Cloth” or “Linsey-Woolsey” quilt dating to 1776, a 1930s “Utility” quilt made of men’s suiting samples, and an unfinished variation of a “Crazy” quilt from c. 1850. Made using paper templates of old receipts, bills, letters and other documents, this particular quilt is every bit as interesting as a historical item as it is a textile.
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Exhibit through January 16th, 2011
Museum Hours: Tuesday - Sunday
10:00am - 4:00pm
About the Venue
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Bowers Museum Exhibition: Gemstone Carvings - The Masterworks of Harold Van Pelt
July 17th, 2010 - January 3rd, 2011
For over 35 years Harold Van Pelt has perfected the art of carving quartz and agate stones. The Bowers Museum is proud to be the first to assemble a body of Van Pelt`s work in an exhibition that highlights the remarkable beauty and extraordinary skill of gemstone carving.
Thousands have admired the work of Harold Van Pelt who, along with his wife Erica, are considered the best gem and mineral photographers in the world. Few know of Van Pelt’s extraordinary ability as a fine art gemstone carver, and nobody has ever seen his entire body of work assembled in one place. Bowers Museum is proud to present the first comprehensive exhibition of the extraordinary artworks of Harold Van Pelt.
For over 35 years Van Pelt has quietly been perfecting the art of carving quartz, rock crystal and agate gemstones. Hundreds of hours go into each multi-faceted, fluted, and textured vase, hollow container, sculpture and vessel, many of which are accented with gold and semi-precious stones. Working the stone down to paper-thin walls brings out the gorgeous natural quality and colors of the agate and gives quartz the transparency of glass. Transformed by one man’s vision and skill from a solid stone to an incredibly delicate work of art, the gemstone carvings of Harold Van Pelt have to be seen to be believed.
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Exhibit through January 3rd, 2011
Museum Hours: Tuesday - Sunday
10:00am - 4:00pm
About the Venue
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Broadway On Tour Presents: Honk!
July 17th, 2010 - August 8th, 2010
The story of an Ugly Duckling separated from the farm and trying to find his way hone again. Pursued by a hungry cat, and meeting many interesting characters along the way, he learns many lessons about love and acceptance before discovering his true beauty.
The award winning full two hour Broadway musical performed in two acts with a 15 minute intermission.
Suitable for the whole family.
How Much : Adults - $12.00, Children/Seniors - $10.00
Additional Information :
Performance Dates - Saturday, July 17th, 24th, 31st, and August 7th at 2:00pm
Saturday, August 7th at 7:30pm
Sunday, July 18th, 25th, and August 8th at 2:00pm
About the Venue
Broadway On Tour
625 French Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Digging Up The Dirt - An old story of loving to death
July 30th - August 29, 2010
A play about poerty perversion; about making love and making art; about that old story of loving to death. Who murdered "Sirena Cantante" is not the question. The questions is: why?
"Digging Up the Dirt" takes place, as Moraga writes, "Inside The Poet's head, somewhere in the fragmented Chicano nation of Aztlán." Here, as in most Moraga plays, the playwright uses the imagined landscape of the Southwest to poignantly explore those censored questions that continue to impact Chicana lives. And, as in most Moraga plays, such depictions give all of us pause -regardless of race or gender or sexuality. This is especially the case in "Digging Up the Dirt" where the plot thematically interweaves two murder stories. One is the tale of "Sirena Cantante's" murderer, "Josefa Zanzibar," serving a life sentence, while, engaging in lesbian romances and being mercilessly visited by the probing "Poet." The second is an intimate account of the murder of "Amada," a Chicana lesbian killed by the hand of her own son. Through the telling of both stories, alternately satirical and tragic, audience members are held accountable for their own "crimes of passion" and the play becomes a kind of moving mirror to all our unacknowledged "murderous" deeds of the heart.
For more info about the production, artists, and the theater organizations, please visit:
www.breathoffire.org
www.cherriemoraga.com
www.adelinaanthony.com
Showtimes:
8pm - Friday's & Saturday's
6pm - Sunday's
Tickets:
$25 - Opening Night
(at door or advance purchase)
$15 - Fri /Sat (advance purchase)
$20 - Fri / Sar (at door)
$10 - Sunday's
(at door or advance purchase)
About the Venue
Breath of Fire - Latina Theatre Ensemble
310 West 5th Street, 2nd Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Grand Central Art Center Exhibition: Detras De La Cortina
September 4th, 2010 - October 17th, 2010
Artists: Emigdio Vasquez, Henry M. Godines, Greg Stone, Matt Southgate, Abram Moya, Jose Lozano, Gilbert "Magu" Lujan, Rosa Williams and Alma Lopez.
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Orange County Artists and the Chicano Movement
About the Venue
Grand Central Art Center
125 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Open House at The Art Institute
Saturday, August 7th, 9:30am
At the Open House you'll be able to:
Learn more about their programs.
Tour their facilities and get a feel for the school.
Speak with current students, faculty, and admissions staff.
Learn about student services, scholarship opportunities, grants, and financial aid (available to those who qualify).
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Check-in begins: 9:30am
Presentations begin: 10:00am
Housing tour begins: 12:30pm
About the Venue
The Art Institute Of California - Orange County
3601 West Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704
About the Venue
The Art Institute Of California - Orange County
3601 West Sunflower Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Trolly Coming Soon in Downtown Santa Ana
Saturday, August 7th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Don't miss the Trolley's debut!!
Free Historical Tour Saturday, August 7th. If you missed the debut in July, you won’t want to miss the First Saturday in August tour. Find out historical facts you never knew about Downtown Santa Ana. The last hanging in California and where it occurred will surprise you. Toastmasters International began here in Santa Ana and has grown into a worldwide organization. What movie star was jailed at the OC Courthouse and what happened? Come find out the history of your downtown and join us on the next Free Historical Tour Saturday, August 7th. Boarding at the Old Courthouse (211 West Santa Ana Blvd.), begins at 1:00 PM. Tour lasts 20-25 fun filled minutes. All Aboard!
How Much : Free
Additional Information :
The free tours will begin every 20 to 30 minutes from the Old Orange County Courthouse at Civic Center and Broadway. The trolley can seat 20 people on each trip and requires no reservation.
About the Venue
305 East 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Guitar Presentation with Mónica Esparza at Calacas
Saturday, August 7th, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Learn about the traditional style of Spanish guitar building & view her private collection.
How Much : Free
Additional Information
For more info, please call 714-662-2002 or visit:
www.monicasguitars.com
About the Venue
Calacas
324 W. 4th St. #B Santa Ana, CA 92701
(West End Theater @ 4th & Birch)
Theatre Out Presents: Southern Baptist Sissies
August 13th, 2010 - September 4th, 2010
From the creator of the hit comedy Sordid Lives comes this funny and touching examination of sexuality and religion in the South.
How Much : Adult - $18.00, Student - $15.00
Additional Information :
Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 pm
Select Thursdays @ 8:00 pm
Select Sundays @ 2:00 pm
About the Venue
202 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
OC Pavilion Presents: Curtains
Friday, August 13th 2010, 8:00pm
The curtain rises on Robin Hood of the Old West, a bad Western adaptation of the Robin Hood story is reaching its conclusion. The egregiously untalented leading lady, Jessica Cranshaw is a triple threat: she can't sing, act, or dance (or remember when to say her lines). To the relief of everyone, she is murdered during her opening night curtain call. The entire company comes under suspicion, and Lt. Frank Cioffi of the Boston Police Department is called in to solve the homicide. Believing that the perpetrator is still in the building, he sequesters it.
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Show through September 5th, 2010
About the Venue
OC Pavilion
801 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Zoofari Fundraising Gala for the Santa Ana Zoo
Saturday, August 28th, 5:30pm - 12:00am
Announcing the archeological discovery of the century! The long-lost tomb of the ancient Egyptian god SAA ZUU has been unearthed at the Santa Ana Zoo.
Rip Ribble, Board President of the Friends of Santa Ana Zoo, reports, “As you know, SAA ZUU is the little known Egyptian god of protection, prosperity, and partying for all those who live in and visit the Zoo grounds. We have been searching for SAA ZUU and his tomb for decades and can’t believe that, while monkeying around in their enclosure, our very own Gibbons made the discovery! We are going bananas over this important find! This calls for a celebration.”
SAA ZUU’s tomb and its mystical treasures will be on display for one night only as the Santa Ana Zoo is transformed into a magical Egyptian oasis at Zoofari 2010.
All of the ancient Egyptian Pharaohs, their Queens, SAA ZUU, and Zoofari 2010 Honorary Chairs Sandy Segerstrom Daniels and Ed Arnold hereby command all party animals to come celebrate the majesty and splendor of the enchanting pyramids and temples on our beautiful grounds.
Let the feasting, frivolity and fundraising begin with our 18th annual black tie/safari-wear gala.
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The evening includes valet parking underwritten by Villa Ford, a fully hosted bar, hors d’oeuvres, live cocktail entertainment, a signature drink “Cleopatra’s Kiss,” photo opportunity with camels, a fully catered, sit-down dinner and live and silent auctions. Chuck Dreyer, Southern California’s preeminent fundraising auctioneer, will again serve as our Auctioneer. Dancing and music will follow dinner.
Zoofari’s fundraising project this year is designed to upgrade our animal commissary to a state-of-the-art facility for animal food preparation. This important site is where all of the essential diets are prepared for each and every animal at the Zoo. By supporting this year’s Zoofari, you will make a significant impact on our animals and their valuable place in the world.
Reservations are required.
About the Venue
Santa Ana Zoo
1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
El Movimiento
The Chicano Arts Movement in Orange County
Exhibit runs September 4 - October 17, 2010
Through a cultural celebration of the arts Grand Central Art Center is proud to highlight those artists who brought the Chicano Movement of the 1970s to Orange County. The Chicano Civil Rights Movement of the 1970s was not only a catalyst for social justice, but the beginning of an education reform in Southern California. These leaders sought to reduce drop-out rates, develop bilingual programming, expand support to higher education, increase the number of Chicano educators, and develop curricula centered around Chicano studies. As part of the growing interest in heritage emerged Chicano art fueled by cultural pride. These artists reproduced what they saw in their communities and united a growing population.
This exhibition is a timely one corresponding with the city of Santa Ana's bicentennial celebration of Mexico's Independence from Spain, and ending a decade where murals throughout the county have been threatened and Chicano Studies have been removed from some public education.
About the Venue
Grand Central Art Center
125 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Theatre Out Presents: Briefs - A Festival of Short Plays
September 17th - September 26th, 2010
Theatre Out's first annual short play festival will showcase original short works by and about the gay community with the audience voting for the "Best of the Festival".
How Much : Adult - $15.00, Student - $12.00
Additional Information :
Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 pm
Select Sundays @ 2:00 pm
About the Venue
202 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
OC Pavilion Presents: Doubt
Friday, September 17th 2010, 8:00pm
It's 1964, at St. Nicholas Catholic school in the Bronx. A nun who grows suspicious when a priest begins taking too much interest in the life of a young black student. Is she being overly protective or not protective enough? And can she work within the system to discover the truth?
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Show through October 10th, 2010
About the Venue
OC Pavilion
801 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Heritage Museum Presents: The 6th Annual Fundraising Gala - The Templeton Expedition: Death in the Desert
Saturday, September 25th, 2010
Visit 1937 Egypt (in 2010 Santa Ana)!
Explore the top secret archaeological dig site and newly discovered temple!
Meet the eminent archaeologist, Dr. Stanley Templeton!
Dine on exquisite cuisine provided by Country Garden Caterers!
Participate in silent and live auctions!
Dance the night away to the swinging sounds of Johnny Kleker and the Big Band!
How Much : Tickets are $125 per person or $1000 per table (seats 10)
Additional Information :
Proceeds from this signature event will go to support the 20,000 children who annually visit the Heritage Museum to participate in our hands-on educational programs.
About the Venue
Heritage Museum of Orange County
3101 West Harvard Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Spooky Science: Bug Invasion! at the Discovery Science Center
October 2nd - October 31st, 2010
They’re coming to get you…at Discovery Science Center! No magnifying glass needed here; these bugs are larger than life! Experience giant bug animatronics, a world-class insect collection, and interactive educational stations. See the world of bugs through their eyes! Find out about “the good, the bad, the ugly” of the insect world, even play with our remote-controlled robotic bugs!
How Much : Adult - $12.95, Child - $9.95
Additional Information :
Hours
Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
About the Venue
Discovery Science Center
2500 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Keep the Promise: A Wine Tasting Benefit for The Wooden Floor
Saturday, October 9th, 6:00pm
The Wooden Floor brings back for the fourth consecutive year our popular annual wine tasting benefit on Saturday, October 9, 2010, at 6pm, featuring twelve exquisite and rare wines. This event will be an inspiring evening celebrating the forward movement of underserved youth, and will raise funds for The Wooden Floor’s award winning youth and family programs.
About The Wines
The tasting features 92-96 point wines retailing at up to $130 per bottle. John Markley and his wife Janice, wine connoisseurs and dedicated supporters of The Wooden Floor, passionately hand-curate the wines over the course of a year or more. The Markleys have been known to hunt all over California for certain wine selections. Their motivation is to have the most distinguished wine tasting event in Orange County, and in turn, generate the most impact for students of The Wooden Floor.
How Much : $150 per person, $100 of which is tax deductible.
Additional Information :
RSVP at 714.541.8314 or
Ellen@TheWoodenFloor.org
Sponsored by
John and Janice Markley, The Frome Family Foundation, Anaheim Ducks and Honda Center, and St. Joseph Health System
All proceeds from the evening benefit The Wooden Floor. Private community support accounts for 90 percent of The Wooden Floor’s funding, and enables its year-round programs to be offered free of charge.
About the Venue
The Wooden Floor
1810 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Theatre Out Presents: Boys Will Be Boys
October 15th, 2010 - November 20th, 2010
Poor Ishmael suffers from Gay Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that renders some gay men unable to stay focused on any trend for more than a few weeks. Five of Ish’s friends skip to the rescue with a delicious musical “fun-raiser” to benefit The Ishmael Gonzalez Fund to Fight Gay- D.D. In this hilarious, intimate evening, the performers expose themselves and their views on love, the challenges of contemporary gay life, and the essential fabulosity of being gay.
How Much : Adult - $25.00, Student - $15.00
Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 pm
Select Thursdays @ 8:00 pm
Select Sundays @ 2:00 pm
About the Venue
202 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Grand Central Art Center Exhibition: Joe Sorren - Interruption
November 6th, 2010 - January 2nd, 2010
Joe Sorren is a young, Arizona-based illustrator turned painter. In 1995, he had his first LA solo exhibition at Kantor Gallery. In 1997 he won a gold medal at the prestigious Society of Illustrators annual competition, New York and won a gold medal at the Society of Illustrators competition, Los Angeles in 1998. His illustrations have appeared in the New Yorker, Time Magazine, Atlantic Monthly and Rolling Stone. His paintings resemble expressively painted children's book illustrations; they are mostly cheery with a slight edge or suggestion of unrest, discontentment or mischief.
It is Joe Sorren’s first museum retrospective featuring 10 new paintings and 8 sculptures made in conjunction with sculptor Jud Bergeron. A subsequent book entitled, “Interruption,” will also be relased with the show.
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Exhibit ends January 2nd, 2011
Joe Sorren : Paintings
Joe Sorren and Jud Bergeron : Collaborative Sculpture
About the Venue
Grand Central Art Center
125 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Bowers Museum: Benjamin Franklin - In Search of a Better World
Saturday, December 18th 2010, 10:00am
Featuring seventy-five rare and important artifacts from Franklin’s life, this exhibition is an immersive, interactive visitor experience for all ages. The exhibition presents the stories of Franklin’s life through his personal belongings used during his early years in Boston as a rebellious teenager, during his life as a printer and during his years of service to the American colonies and the newly formed United States. A scientist, inventor, diplomat, humorist, philanthropist and entrepreneur, Franklin’s dynamism comes to life further through hands-on and interactive activities and animations geared toward a school-aged audience.
How Much : Adult - $12.00; Senior(Age 62 or Older)/Students/Children(6-17) - $9.00; Children under 6 - Free
Additional Information :
Exhibition throught March 13th, 2011
About the Venue
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Bowers Museum Exhibition: Ito Jakuchu: A Man with No Age - Masterpieces from the Price Collection
April 16th, 2011 - July 10th, 2011
Exquisite and engaging, the scroll and screen paintings of Ito Jakuchu from the prestigious Price Collection have drawn crowds of over 1 million to the Tokyo National Museum. The Bowers Museum is proud to host this important exhibition in conjunction with the county wide JapanOC festival.
The outstanding Japanese screen and scroll paintings from the Etsuko and Joe Price Collection experienced immense success as a traveling exhibition in 2006-2007, attracting over one million viewers. For the first time in the United States, a new exhibit is set to introduce you to one of the Price Collection’s greatest assets – a man considered by many to be one of the greatest artists that ever lived, yet known by very few outside of Japan. His name is Ito Jakuchu. Born in Japan in 1715, he lived as a vegetable seller and a Buddhist monk, all the while living a life devoted to illuminating the beauty of nature with the magical stroke of the artist’s brush. But Jakuchu took his brush beyond just skill, making him different from all others. His works are diverse and so coupled with the heart of nature that they have an ageless quality and appeal to people from all walks of life – no scholarly explanations needed. Jakuchu’s paintings have left their mark, a stroke far beyond the capabilities of ordinary men.
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Exhibit through July 17th, 2011
Museum Hours: Tuesday - Sunday
10:00am - 4:00pm
About the Venue
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Heritage Museum Presents: Family Holiday Music Festival
Sunday, May 22nd, 2011
Featuring Bluegrass, Folk & Americana
And Lots of Food and Family Activities
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About the Venue
Heritage Museum of Orange County
3101 West Harvard Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
About the Venue
Heritage Museum of Orange County
3101 West Harvard Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
