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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

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

Sugar Skull Workshops at Calacas

Friday, September 3rd, 6:30pm

Here we go again! Our favorite time of the year is right around the corner, and so with that, we are starting our ever-popular sugar skull workshops again!
Includes: How to make sugar skulls, decorate a sugar skull & history of el dia de los muertos. Space is limited and RSVP strongly suggested.

How Much : Material Fees - $3.00

Additional Information :

Free parking in structure at 3rd and Birch
For RSVP - rudy@calacasinc.com

About the Venue

Calacas
324 W. 4th St. #B Santa Ana, CA 92701 (West End Theater @ 4th & Birch)

Bowers Museum Exhibition: Weird and Wonderful - Celebrating 75 Years of Collecting

September 4th, 2010 - November 14th, 2010

In 1936 Bowers Museum opened its doors to the public. For the purpose of preservation, study and exhibition of history, a collection of objects, photographs and textiles relating to Orange County was started, and significant donations of first Native peoples of the area were cataloged. Through the years the museum broadened its collections and works of art from Africa and Asia; Egypt and the Mediterranean; Latin and South America and the Pacific began to fill its storerooms. Today nearly 130,000 objects are stored and preserved under the museum’s roof.

This September the museum opens its storerooms to let you encounter the weird and the wonderful as we celebrate 75 years of collecting at the Bowers. Never and rarely-before-seen objects will be on display including: shrunken heads from the Amazon, an Egyptian mummy mask with an eerie surprise, the bear trap that snared the last grizzly bear of Orange County, a Peruvian headhunter’s tunic, beautiful and curious objects from the African continent, a recently acquired female ancestor figure from Sulawesi, an early 19th century shawl embroidered along a voyage from Manila to California depicting exotic scenes from the East, the theatre costumes of Madame Modjeska, select paintings, dolls and many more surprises. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the most celebrated and curious of objects collected over the years.

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Exhibit through November 14th, 2010
Museum Hours: Tuesday - Sunday
10:00am - 4:00pm

About the Venue

Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706

End of Summer Art & Music Showcase at Calacas for Artwalk

Saturday, September 4th, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

This showcase will go on during the First Saturdays Art Walk, and will feature the photography of Tracy Vega, as well as live musical performances by Santa Ana locals: Dj Michelle and Street Spirit !!

How Much : Free

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Tracy Vega is a Southern California photographer with over 10 years of experience first shooting with instant cameras for personal projects, and later photographing at music and activist events. She is very much into music and admir...es the approach of local bands that care about their fans and who are into D.I.Y. (Doing It Yourself!): designing their own band logos, CD art, t-shirts and more. She would like to shoot photos of what has been labeled “underground or sub-cultural”, Tracy characterizes this as the "non-average and the non-corporate".

For this series she was inspired by the experiences she had growing up as a Mexican-American in the "melting pot" or "salad bowl" that is Southern California. Due to her unique facial features, people often wondered and tried to figure out where she was from, guessing Chinese, Middle Eastern, or a mix of Mexican and another ethnic group.

The idea of this project was to create a self-portrait series mimicking the many ethnicities that people have associated her with. It is an interpretation of what the artist imagines each ethnicity to dress like or look like. The costumes and backdrops also reflect her attempt at bringing out the beauty of each culture, while working with a limited budget. Also due to the limited equipment on hand, instead of photographing herself, she chose to photograph a model who could represent her vision for this project.

About the Venue

Calacas
324 W. 4th St. #B Santa Ana, CA 92701 (West End Theater @ 4th & Birch)

Santa Ana Film Fiesta: 42nd Street at the Historic OC Courthouse

Saturday, September 4th, 5:00pm

Sponsored by OC Parks. The seminal Hollywood musical choreographed by Busby Berkeley starring Bebe Daniels, a Latina star from the silent screen era who was famously jailed in Santa Ana for 10 days in 1921. Local historical societies, SAHPS and OCMAHS, will be present to help local audiences explore, preserve and celebrate Santa Ana's unique history!

How Much : Free

Additional Information :

OC Courthouse
211 West Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA?

http://www.ocfilmfiesta.org/

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No additional venue information at this time.

Santa Ana Film Fiesta

Saturday, September 4th - 19th, 2010

The Santa Ana Film Fiesta is a film festival component of The City of Santa Ana's 2010 "Fiestas Patrias - Fiestas de Independencia" Mexican Bicentennial events. It's a celebration of the Santa Ana's Latino heritage through cinema and an educational tour of Santa Ana's historic roots.

This unity-building event will provide downtown audiences, both new arrivals and traditional families, with entertaining events throughout the City of Santa Ana that deepen relationships with local cultural groups, businesses, colleges and the film industry.

Every year, over 200,000 visitors attend Santa Ana's "Fiestas de Independencia" Mexican Independence Day festivities centered along historic 4th Street, "La Calle Cuatro." This year will feature musical artists Aleks Syntek, Maria Jose, Paty Cantu and Elefante. The Santa Ana Film Fiesta will add a vital new dimension to these traditional festivities by celebrating Santa Ana's cultural diversity through a selection of feature films, documentaries and shorts.

Join us for this year's new and dynamic Film Fiesta, a cinema celebration in the historic heart of downtown OC!

How Much : Free

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Schedule
Saturday, September 4th, 5:00pm @ Historic OC Courthouse - "42nd Street"
Sunday, September 5th, 8:00pm @ French Square (4th & French) - "Memorias de Un Mexicano"
Monday, September 6th, 5:00pm @ Yost Theatre - "Arrancame La Vida"
Tuesday, September 7th, 7:00pm @ Yost Theatre - "La Cucaracha"
Wednesday, September 8th, 7:00pm @ Yost Theatre - "Viva Maria!"
Thurday, September 9th, 7:00pm @ Yost Theatre - "Que Viva Mexico"
Friday, September 10th, 7:00pm @ Breath of Fire Theater - "A Crushing Love"
Sunday, September 12th, 7:00pm @ Santa Ana College - "Los Ultimos Zapatistas"
Thursday, September 16th, 5:00pm @ Original Mike's - "Short Film Program"
Thursday, September 16th, 7:00pm @ Original Mikes's - " ¡Three Amigos!"
Saturday, September 18th, 2:00pm @ Fiesta Theater on 4th Street - "Walt & El Grupo"
Saturday, September 18th, 7:00pm @ Yost Theatre - "Eloy Take Two"
Saturday, September 18th, 8:00pm @ Yost Theatre - "Viva Zapata"
Sunday, September 19th, 2:00pm @ Fiesta Theater on 4th Street - "The Three Caballeros"
Sunday, September 19th, 9:00pm @ Yost Theatre - "The Storm that Swept Mexico"
*Schedule subject to change*

http://www.ocfilmfiesta.org/

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No additional venue information at this time.

Santa Ana Film Fiesta: Memorias de Un Mexicano at French Square

Sunday, September 5th, 8:00pm

Sponsored by the Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana. An outdoor screening of the classic Mexican Revolution documentary which features actual footage from the era will be screened onto the building adjacent to French Square. Seating will be provided. Savor nostalgic footage under the stars in historic downtown Santa Ana!

How Much : Free

Additional Information :

French Square
E 4th St & French St, Santa Ana, CA

http://www.ocfilmfiesta.org/

About the Venue

No additional venue information at this time.

Santa Ana Film Fiesta: Arrancame La Vida at the Yost Theatre

Monday, September 6th, 5:00pm

A lavish historical production evoking revolutionary Mexico and starring Mexico’s hugest celebrities! Starring Ana Claudia Talancon and Daniel Cacho. Will the beautiful Catalina stay with her husband, a much older, unfaithful general or run off with a young, handsome rebellious composer? It’s a love story for the ages set in 1930’s post-revolutionary Mexico.

How Much : Free

Additional Information :

www.ocfilmfiesta.org

About the Venue

Yost Theater
307 North Spurgeon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Santa Ana Film Fiesta: La Cucaracha at the Yost Theatre

Tuesday, Septembet 7th, 7:00pm

This 1959 film starring Mexican film legends Dolores del Rio, Maria Felix, Pedro Armendriz and Emiliano Fernandez tells the story of two Villista women caught between love, revenge and the Revolution. Stunning color cinematography by Gabriel Figueroa! Starring Maria Felix, Dolores Del Rio and Pedro Armendariz.

How Much : Free

Additional Information :

www.ocfilmfiesta.org

About the Venue

Yost Theater
307 North Spurgeon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Downtown Inc Presents: Lunchtime Concert at the Artists Village

Wednesday, September 8th, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Downtown Inc. and the CSU Fullerton Music Department preseent the first of many lunchtime concerts on the Second Street Promenade in Downtown Santa Ana. Eat on the patio of your favorite restaurant and enjoy free music. Afterwards, stop by Grand Central Art Center for free docent tours.

How Much : Free

Additional Information :

Parkingg at the Third Street structure or meters on Broadway and Sycamore.

About the Venue

No additional venue information at this time.

Santa Ana Film Fiesta: Viva Maria! at the Yost Theatre

Wednesday, September 8th, 7:00pm

In this 1965 French comedy directed by Louis Malle, Bridgette Bardot and Jeanne Moreau star as two women named Maria who are caught up in the Revolution while travelling in a French circus through Mexico. This feisty French take on the Mexican Revolution also stars George Hamilton. Starring Bridgette Bardot, Jeanne Moreau and George Hamilton!

How Much : Free

Additional Information :

www.ocfilmfiesta.org

About the Venue

Yost Theater
307 North Spurgeon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Santa Ana Film Fiesta: Que Viva Mexico at the Yost Theatre

Thursday, September 9th, 7:00pm

A stunning visual portrait of post-Revolutionary Mexico by Sergei Eisenstein! In 1931, Sergei Eisenstein, the father of Russian cinema, was commissioned by Upton Sinclair to create a film about the history of Mexico. While never completed, many consider this to be Eisenstein's greatest film. In 1979, the footage was edited according to Eisenstein's original notes and the result is a cinematic masterpiece that examines Mexico after the Revolution through the eyes of a Soviet cinema master. Unforgettable cinematography by Edward Tisse.

How Much : Free

Additional Information :

www.ocfilmfiesta.org

About the Venue

Yost Theater
307 North Spurgeon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Santa Ana Film Fiesta: A Crushing Love at Breath of Fire Theatre

Friday, September 10th, 7:00pm

The new documentary by legendary Chicana director Sylvia Morales! In this sequel to her groundbreaking history of Chicana women, CHICANA (1979), pioneering filmmaker Sylvia Morales honors the achievements of labor organizer/civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, author/educator Elizabeth “Betita” Martinez, civil rights advocate Alicia Escalante and historian/writer Martha Cotera and writer/playwright/educator Cherrie Moraga, whose new play "Digging Up the Dirt" had its world premiere at Santa Ana's Breath of Fire Theater.

How Much : Free

Additonal Information :

www.ocfilmfiesta.org

About the Venue

Breath of Fire - Latina Theatre Ensemble
310 West 5th Street, 2nd Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Eclectic Music Concert at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art

Saturday, September 11th, 7:00pm

With the cooperation of the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA), The Eclectic Company is a creative think-tank established in 2005 to support SoCal arts by organizing events that bring various artistic mediums together.

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Additional Information :

¡Aparato!: http://www.myspace.com/aparatorock
The RadioActive Chicken Heads: http://www.myspace.com/chickenheads

About the Venue

Orange County Center For Contemporary Art
117 North Sycamore, Santa Ana CA 92701

Santa Ana Film Fiesta: Los Últimos Zapatistas at Santa Ana College

Sunday, September 12th, 7:00pm

This award-winning documentary by Francesco Taboada Tabone features interviews with some of the last surviving members of Emiliano Zapata's army.

How Much : Free

Additional Information :

Santa Ana College
1530 West 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
www.ocfilmfiesta.org

About the Venue

No additional venue information at this time.

Santa Ana Film Fiesta: Short Film Program at Original Mike's

Thursday, September 16th, 5:00pm

Featuring Paul Bobadilla’s award-winning “Tijuaneros” A selection of short films by up and coming US & Mexican filmmakers will be screened during Original Mike’s Happy Hour “Movies & Margaritas” night along with signature “Independence Day” cocktails. Celebrate the next generation of Latino filmmakers

How Much : Free

Additional Information :

http://www.ocfilmfiesta.org/

About the Venue

Original Mike's
100 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
http://www.ocfilmfiesta.org/

About the Venue

Original Mike's
100 South Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Santa Ana Film Fiesta: ¡Three Amigos! At Original Mike's

Thursday September 16th, 7:00pm

Classic 80's comedy starring OC's own Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short. This classic 1986 John Landis comedy starring Orange County's own Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin short follows the misadventures of a trio of silent movie stars who are mistaken for actual revolutionary heroes by villagers threatened by the menacing El Guapo, played to the hilt by Alfonso Arau.

How Much : Free

Additional Information :

www.ocfilmfiesta.org

About the Venue

Original Mike's
100 South Main Street, 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

Santa Ana Film Fiesta: Walt and El Grupo at the Fiesta Theater on 4th Street

Saturday, September 18th, 2:00pm

An award-winning documentary about a journey Walt Disney and his animators made to South America in the '30s. The trip served as the visual inspiration for the animated feature "Los Three Caballeros" and influenced Disney animation for decades to come.

How Much : Free

Additional Information :

http://www.ocfilmfiesta.org/

About the Venue

No additional venue information at this time.

Santa Ana Film Fiesta: Eloy Take Two at the Yost Theatre

Saturday, September 18th, 7:00pm

Eloy Take Two is a film by Roberto S. Oregel chronicling the journey into the creative mind and work of Los Angeles artist, Eloy Torrez, famous for painting the celebrated mural of Anthony Quinn on the Victor Clothing Bldg. The documentary features comedy legend/art collector Cheech Marin, musician Doug Martinez and others. Explore Eloy’s canvas, the urban sprawl of Los Angeles. With introductions by the artist himself, Eloy Torrez!

How Much : Free

Additional Information :

www.ocfilmfiesta.org

About the Venue

Yost Theater
307 North Spurgeon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Santa Ana Film Fiesta: Viva Zapata at the Yost Theatre

Saturday, September 18th, 8:00pm

With introduction by Emiliano Zapata's nephew, Alfredo Zapata! This classic 1952 film about Emiliano Zapata starring Santa Ana High School alum Marlon Brando and Anthony Quinn, written by John Steinbeck and directed by Elia Kazan is not to be missed!

How Much : Free

Additional Information :

www.ocfilmfiesta.org

About the Venue

Yost Theater
307 North Spurgeon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Mad Marionettes - Special Downtown Street Fair Weekend at Bistro 400

Saturday, September 18th, 8:30pm - 12:00am

Special Downtown Street Fair Weekend! 4th street is closed, come in from 1st Street and Ross, then to 3rd and Bush. Nothing else like it! A Truly Unique local talent! You've GOT to experience this!

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Mad Marionettes: http://www.myspace.com/madmarionettes
Daniel Mccormick
Ivam Mccormick (Accordion/Percussion/Piano/Vocals/Everything)
Magnifico Ulises (Wooden Block)
Mr. Damian Aguayo (Upright Bass/Percussion/Vocals)
Nando Mendoza (Bass Drum)
Hot Thomas (Trumpet/Brass/Instruments/Keys)
Hector Reyes (Broken Water Jug, Metal Tables,Random Objects)

About the Venue

Bistro 400
400 West 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

2010 Mexican Bicentennial Events in Santa Ana Fiestas Patrias

Saturday, September 18th - Sunday, September 19th, 11:00am - 10:00pm

The 32nd Annual Fiestas Patrias will return to downtown Santa Ana, Orange County’s largest Mexican Independence street festival, September 18-19 for another fun filled extravaganza featuring some of today’s Top Latin Artists on the main stage including; Aleks Syntek, Maria Jose, Paty Cantu and more to be announced.

Each year over 200,000 attend the weekend festivities and this year promises to be special as we celebrate Mexico’s Bicentennial. Santa Ana’s Fiestas Patrias celebration will be filled with food, a carnival and Top Latin Billboard entertainment lined up the entire weekend.

For the first time MX Live Entertaiment will be joint producers along with Velazquez Publishing and Promotions of the Festival handling all marketing, PR, talent booking and production.

Live entertainment, cultural booths, food, carnival, fun for the entire family

How Much : Contact Venue

Additional Information :

Event Promoters:
MXLive Entertainment - www.santaanafiestaspatrias.com
Velazquez Publishing and Promotions - www.fiestacalle4.com

About the Venue

No additional venue information at this time.

Santa Ana Film Fiesta: The Three Caballeros at the Fiesta Theater on 4th Street

Sundayy, September 19th, 2:00pm

This animated 1940s film starring Donald Duck and his two Latino amigos, the Mexican Juan Gallo and Brazilian Jose Carioca, sends audiences on a vibrant visual journey across Mexican pop and South American pampas. A family-friendly classic!

How Much : Free

Additional Information :

http://www.ocfilmfiesta.org/

About the Venue

No additional venue information at this time.

Santa Ana Film Fiesta: The Storm that Swept Mexico at the Yost Theatre

Sunday, September 19th, 9:00pm

OC Premiere of a celebrated new film exploring the legacy of the Mexican Revolution! The Storm That Swept Mexico is an epic two-hour HD documentary by Ray Telles that tells the story of the Mexican Revolution of 1910, its causes and its legacy, using contemporary footage and interviews with participants, historians, and others, as well as with period photographs and motion picture from the earliest days of cinema.

How Much : Free

Additional Information :

www.ocfilmfiesta.org

About the Venue

Yost Theater
307 North Spurgeon 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

Bicycle Maintenance Workshop at The Road Less Traveled

Saturday, September 25th, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Join The Bicycle Tree as they show you how to keep your bike running smoothly, with a solid assortment of tools to make almost any adjustment. Bring your bike!

How Much : $5.00 suggested donation per bike.

Additional Information :

The Road Less Traveled Store
2204 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706

About the Venue

No additional venue information at this time.

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

Broadway on Tour Presents: Annie

October 9th - October 24th, 2010

Annie is a spunky orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, Miss Hannigan. Annie befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home with billionaire Oliver Warbucks and his personal secretary Grace Farrell.

Finally available after years of national touring, BOT is glad to be able to present again one of our all-time favorite musicals. The full two hour Broadway version performed in two acts with a 15 minute intermission. Suitable for the whole family.

How Much : Children and Seniors - $10.00, Adults - $12.00

Additional Information :

Show Date
Saturdays: October 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th at 2:00pm
Saturday: October 23rd at 7:30pm
Sundays: October 10th,17th,24th at 2:00pm

About the Venue

Broadway On Tour
625 French Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Eclectic Music Concert Series Presents: Santa Ana NoiZe Fest 2 at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art

Saturday, October 9th, 7:00pm

NoiZe Returns to Santa Ana! 2nd Annual Festival In Santa Ana!
With the cooperation of the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA), The Eclectic Company is a creative think-tank established in 2005 to support SoCal arts by organizing events that bring various artistic mediums together.

How Much : Contact Venue

Additional Information :

Prepare for the the stuff of legends

Yuko Imada: http://www.myspace.com/yukoimada
Jesus is Dead: http://www.myspace.com/jesusisdeadband
Pedestrian Depot
Phog Masheen: http://www.myspace.com/phogmasheeen
Just One Ghost: http://www.myspace.com/dyingindigitalmusic
More TBA

About the Venue

Orange County Center For Contemporary Art
117 North Sycamore, Santa Ana CA 92701

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

Orange County Center for Contemporary Art's 30th Year Anniversary Show

October 14th, 2010 - November 27th, 2010

This year OCCCA is entering its 30th year and to celebrate this historic event we are devoting two months to showcase and reunite our past and present members. We invite you the OCCCA alumni to participate.

We have a proud history of providing cutting edge thought provoking shows and showcasing a diverse range of art from hundreds of talented artists from around the world. We could not have made it this far without you.

How Much : Contact Venue

Additional Information :

About the Venue

Orange County Center For Contemporary Art
117 North Sycamore, Santa Ana CA 92701

13th Annual Award-Winning Historical Cemetery Tour - Strangers in a Strange Land: Immigrants Who Shaped OC

Saturday, October 23rd, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Sponsored by the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society. Dating back to the 1800s, settlers came to the Santa Ana Valley from far and wide—including émigrés from dozens of countries. English, Dutch, Canadian, Mexican, Japanese, German, Chinese, and more came to share in the prosperity of California . Strangers in the unfamiliar melting pot of American society, these immigrants contributed to the success of the county. Come hear costumed actors share the stories of people who shaped a truly “international” Orange County.

How Much : Contact Venue

Additional Information :

Fairhaven Memorial Park
1702 Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, CA
(714) 633-1442

About the Venue

No additional venue information at this time.

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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Additional Information :

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

Science of Gingerbread at the Discovery Science Center

November 26th, 2010 - January 2nd, 2011

Inside the kitchen, much more is going on than pouring and mixing – it’s science at work! Our holiday festival is filled with festive activities designed to bring families together this holiday season.

Hands-On Holiday Interactives:
-Kitchen Science Activities -"Science of Snow" Stage Show -Decorating Demonstrations -Award Winning Gingerbread Displa

How Much : Adults - $12.95, Children - $9.95

Additional Information :

Gingerbread Weekend Events: Join us on the weekends for special events and programming especially for the holidays. All activities and demonstrations are free after admission. Dates and activites are subject to change.

About the Venue

Discovery Science Center
2500 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705

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

Broadway On Tour Presents: Snoopy!

January 29th, 2011 - February 13th, 2011

Charles Schulz’s zany cast of cartoon characters comes to life in the musical creation SNOOPY!!! All of the PEANUTS gang join with Snoopy in a singing and dancing celebration of friendship and adventure. Through a series of entertaining vignettes and accompanied by dynamic music and footwork, this show is bound to entertain the entire family.

A one hour show in one act - optional tea party available one hour before show. All the cookies and punch you want and a chance to meet the characters before the show. Dress up or casual, it's up to you.

How Much : Show Only - $10.00, Show w/Tea Party - $15.00

Additional Information :

Show Dates
Saturdays: January 29th, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 2011 at 2:00pm
Sundays: January 30th, February 13th, 20th, 2011 at 2:00pm

About the Venue

Broadway On Tour
625 French Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

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.

How Much : Contact Venue

Additional Information :

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

Broadway On Tour Presents: Wonderland

May 7th, 2011 - May 29th, 2011

Where can you find mice who drink tea, cats who can grin, and rabbits who are always running late? Why, in Wonderland, of course! When Alice happens to fall into this wacky world, the citizens are concerned that she may interfere with their Wonderland way of life. Anything can happen in this upside down version of Lewis Carroll’s classic story.

A one hour show in one act - optional tea party available one hour before show. All the cookies and punch you want and a chance to meet the characters before the show. Dress up or casual, it's up to you.

How Much : Show Only - $10.00, Show w/Tea Party - $15.00

Additional Information :

Show Dates
Saturday: May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 2011 at 2:00pm
Sundays: May 15th, 22nd, 29th, 2011 at 2:00pm
Sundays: May 29th, 2011 at 4:30pm (No Tea Party)

About the Venue

Broadway On Tour
625 French Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Heritage Museum Presents: Family Holiday Music Festival

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

Featuring Bluegrass, Folk & Americana
And Lots of Food and Family Activities

How Much : Contact Venue

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About the Venue

Heritage Museum of Orange County
3101 West Harvard Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704

WaterWorks: Soak Up the Science at the Discovery Science Center

May 20th, 2011 - September 11th, 2011

The wonders of water will WOW you at WaterWorks: Soak Up the Science – a new special exhibition that will be making a splash at Discovery Science Center. Immerse yourself in stimulating, hands-on learning experiences that will quench your thirst for the playful, powerful and precious world of water.

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

Broadway On Tour Presents: Princesses

July 9th, 2011 - July 24th, 2011

All of the classic fairy tale characters and princesses are competing in the kingdom's musical competition to win the honor of "Fairest of All". Chaos ensues when the Pixie Chicks and their Fairy Stage-Mother sabotage all of the acts. Only through friendship, cooperation, teamwork do the Princesses find the way to come together to bring out the best that they can be to win the day!

Completely original story and music by our own musical director Erik Pryztulski - see it here in it's world premiere! A two hour musical performed in two acts with a 15 minute intermission. Suitable for the whole family.

How Much : Children and Seniors - $10.00, Adults - $12.00

Additional Information :

Show Dates
Saturdays: July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 2011 at 2:00pm
Sundays: July 23rd, 2011 at 7:30pm
Sundays: July 10th, 17th, 24th, 2011 at 2:00pm

About the Venue

Broadway On Tour
625 French Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701