A Place for Art http://www.aplaceforart.org/ Events in the Santa Ana Artist Village and nearby areas en-us Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:45:00 -0700 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:45:00 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Weblog Editor 2.0 info@aplaceforart.org (Alex Green) info@aplaceforart.org (Alex Green) 100 Artists See Satan - Fundraiser and Opening Reception - Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 7pm - 10pm. Free. http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=18 Grand Central Arts Forum, the support group for Grand Central Art Center (GCAC) revitalizes 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. On July 3 from 7-10pm GCAC will host the opening reception to coincide with Downtown Santa Ana's First Saturday Arts Walk. The exhibition will remain on view through August 15, 2010.

For more information, please visit : http://grandcentralartcenterblog.blogspot.com/

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Grand Central Art Center Gallery
125 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701

]]> Grand Central Art Center Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:45:00 -0700 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=18 Costumbres - Francisco V. Vazquez Free Photo Exhibit - July 3rd, 2010, 7pm - 10pm. Free. http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=257 Costumbres - Photo exhibition portraying the customs of the Mexican people living in the United States.


Find more photos from Mr. Vazquez at : http://www.flickr.com/photos/fvazquezphoto/

Gallery Curator : Claudia Lavina
Musical Guest : DJ Executive

]]> Calacas Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:45:00 -0700 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=257 Bowers Museum Presents - Music Dance and Storytelling of Central Asia and Iran - Sunday, July 25th, 2010 1:30pm - 3:30pm http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=261 Celebrate the Secrets of the Silk Road exhibition with Rowan Storm, musician and vocalist, and her professional ensemble of musicians and dancers. Including appearances by Mehdi Sarreshtedari, Sahba Motallebi, Tanya Merchant, Travis Jarrell, Rosa Rojas and the Sozanda Ensemble. Travel on a magical musical journey through the traditional arts and music from countries along the Silk Road. Sponsored by the Persian Arts Council and with generous support from The Farhang Foundation.

How Much : Members - $7.00, General Admission - $10.00

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Parking - $2.00

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Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
]]> Bowers Museum Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:45:00 -0700 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=261 Bowers Museum Exhibition - Spirits and Headhunters - Art of the Pacific Islands - February 20th, 2010 - December 31st, 2010 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=262 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

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Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
]]> Bowers Museum Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:07:00 -0700 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=262 Bowers Museum Exhibition - Gemstone Carvings - The Masterworks of Harold Van Pelt - July 17th, 2010 - January 3rd, 2011 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=263 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

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Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
]]> Bowers Museum Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:18:00 -0700 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=263 Bowers Museum Exhibition - Quilts - Two Centuries of American Traditions and Techniques - July 3rd, 2010 - January 16th, 2011 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=264 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

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Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
]]> Bowers Museum Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:29:00 -0700 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=264 Bowers Museum Exhibition - Ito Jakuchu - A Man with No Age - Masterpieces from the Price Collection - April 16th, 2011 - July 10th, 2011 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=265 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

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Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
]]> Bowers Museum Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:29:00 -0700 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=265 Broadway On Tour Presents - Honk! - July 17th, 2010 - August 8th, 2010 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=266 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

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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

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Broadway On Tour
625 French Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
]]> Broadway On Tour Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:56:00 -0700 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=266 Grand Central Art Center Exhibition - Joe Sorren - Interruption - November 6th, 2010 - January 2nd, 2010 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=268 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

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Grand Central Art Center Gallery
125 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
]]> Grand Central Art Center Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:09:00 -0700 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=268 Grand Central Art Center Exhibition - Detras De La Cortina - September 4th, 2010 - October 17th, 2010 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=269 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

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Grand Central Art Center Gallery
125 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
]]> Grand Central Art Center Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:33:00 -0700 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=269 Shari Puorto at Bistro 400 - Friday, July 23rd, 8:00pm - 12:00am http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=270 Shari Puorto-vocals,Gerry Duran-vocals/keys Todd Robinson-guitar Currently residing in Los Angeles, Shari Puorto is a soulful singer with a sexy and raspy sound, she immediately brings Janis Joplin to mind. Like Joplin, Puorto is a passionate performer with an energy that can rattle the foam in a pint of Pilsner. Kevin, Pubclub.com You would think Sharis been doing this forever. She has the sensibility of an old soul reborn and is undeniably passionate. She is a powerful and dynamic live performer who quickly and quite naturally connects with her audience. (Shes likely to steal your heart if you get too close!) Her intensity and warm nature shines through her singing and performances. Exec. Producer Ken Andrews SBMA, Sharis amazing vocal strength and soulful delivery combined with her high energy live performance is a combination that makes her one of today's hottest performers. Jim Santella, Southland Blues Magazine writes, Shes all about passion and communication. Music Connection writes, "She exhibits sweet vocal tones and is never off key --she can sing!" The Shari Puorto Band is a unique sounding band that combines Rock/Blues/Pop and a whole lotta soul.

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Shari Puorto - http://www.myspace.com/sharip

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Bistro 400
400 West 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
]]> Bistro 400 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:42:00 -0700 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=270 Tim Lewis and the Bar Starz at Bistro 400 - Saturday, July 24th, 7:30pm - 11:30pm http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=271 This is going to be awesome! Singer Guitarist Tim Lewis is bringing in some CLASSIC ROCK to the BISTRO!!! The Bar Starz: The longer you stay, the brighter we shine! A group of fun loving musicians that have a passion for classic Rock & Roll. The Bar Starz are: Jack Robbins, Steve Schibuola, Steve Watton, Kelli Lewis, Tim Lewis.

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The Bar Starz - http://brosbydesign.com/index.htm

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Bistro 400
400 West 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
]]> Bistro 400 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:07:00 -0700 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=271 Theatre Out Presents - Zanna, Don't! - June 25th, 2010 - July 31st, 2010 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=272 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

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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

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Theatre Out
202 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
]]> Theatre Out Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:19:00 -0700 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=272 Theatre Out Presents - Southern Baptist Sissies - August 13th, 2010 - September 4th, 2010 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=273 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

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Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 pm
Select Thursdays @ 8:00 pm
Select Sundays @ 2:00 pm

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Theatre Out
202 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
]]> Theatre Out Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:38:00 -0700 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=273 Theatre Out Presents - Briefs - A Festival of Short Plays - September 17th - September 26th, 2010 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=274 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

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Fridays and Saturdays @ 8:00 pm
Select Sundays @ 2:00 pm

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Theatre Out
202 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
]]> Theatre Out Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:53:00 -0700 http://www.aplaceforart.org/event.asp?ID=274