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Art Exhibits & Events

Mission San Juan Capistrano - Southern California Plein Air Painters Association (SOCALPAPA) Art Exhibition and Sale- San Juan Capistrano
April 5 - June 24, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Mission show is a juried exhibition of sixty plein air landscape paintings by members of SOCALPAPA. Judges will be present during the reception evening on April 4th to announce their decisions for award winning pieces. All paintings on display are for sale throughout the length of the exhibition.

Admission is free with paid admission to the Mission.

LOCATION:
Mission San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano

INFORMATION:
(949) 234-1317

Heritage Art Exhibition & Sale- San Juan Capistrano
May 17, 2008

Showcasing the original works of 40 Plein Air artists from across the nation who have captured the breathtaking beauty of the landscape at 10 exhibition sites within the Irvine Ranch wildlands and parks. Art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to take home these one-of-a-kind masterpieces at the outdoor dinner gala. Hosted by the Capistrano Valley Conservancy (CVC), along with the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, all proceeds from the gala and art sale will support the CVC’s mission of increasing the public’s awareness of the fragile nature of the natural treasures of this region.

LOCATION:
The Oaks Horse Farm
28650 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano

Artists Village Open House - Santa Ana
Ongoing - First Saturday of the Month

Downtown Santa Ana comes alive with arts the first Saturday of each month when galleries, theatres, artists and performers in the Artists Village host a monthly Open House for the public. This free event attracts as many as 1500 individuals who come from throughout Los Angeles and Orange County to walk more than 150 participating studios and galleries located in historic buildings in the heart of downtown Santa Ana.

714-571-4229

Orange County Museum of Art - FREE Thursdays - Newport Beach
Thursday nights

Free Thursday evenings feature gallery talks, lectures, performances, films, and video screenings by Biennial artists. Programs start at 7:30 pm. (check website for details)

LOCATION:
850 San Clemente Drive
Newport Beach

949-759-1122

Laguna Canyon Premier Artists (Private Studios) & Wine Tasting
1/2 Day Tour - Meet 8 to 15 of Laguna's Premier Artists.
These award winning Gallery and Festival Artists will show you their latest work of art in their private studios as well as the process and tools used for their inspiration. Many have won prestigious awards and are renowned around the world. Enjoy contemporary art, plein air, mixed media/abstract, bronze sculptures, figurative art, sculptured glass jewelry and more. There's also a stop at Laguna's famous Culinary Arts for wine tasting & cheese.

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Music

Orange Crush - Free Live Music - Newport Beach
Every third Thursday

The popular after-hours series Orange Crush returns every third Thursday featuring live music from some of the best Indie bands in Southern California and some of the hottest DJs in town. Have a drink at the Citrus Cafe, and relish the contemporary after-hours scene of the Orange County Museum of Art. Arrive early to waltz through the galleries at your pace or take a tour when available.

LOCATION:
Orange County Museum of Art
850 San Clemente Drive
Newport Beach

INFORMATION:
949-759-1122

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Film & Cinema

 

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Historical Tours & Programs

San Juan Capistrano Walking Tour - San Juan Capistrano
Sundays
1 pm

The Walking Tour visits two San Juan Capistrano adobes built in the 1790s and the Victorian Pryor House. Tales of ghosts, pirates, buried treasure and of many who have lived here will point out why San Juan is so special.

Donations of $2.00 per adult and $1.00 per child are accepted and go to several projects including Save the Adobe Fund.

LOCATION:
Tours leave from "Lady Debra's" at the corner of Camino Capistrano and Verdugo Street.
San Juan Capistrano

INFORMATION:
(949) 493-8444

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Current Museum Exhibits

Bowers Museum Exhibit: "Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor"
exhibiting May 18-October 12, 2008

Considered one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century, the tomb complex of China's First Emperor, Shi Huangdi, features thousands of terra cotta warriors that were intended to protect him throughout eternity. Since their discovery, the terra cotta army has been termed the Eighth Wonder of the Ancient World.

LOCATION:
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana

INFORMATION:
(714) 567-3679

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Readings & Lectures

Casa Romantica Poetry Reading Series
Ongoing - Readings are held the last Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm.

Promoting and celebrating the many poets living and writing in Orange County and offering the best poetry of Southern California and beyond in a setting both historic and beautiful: the Casa Romantica Cultural Center Gardens.

Events are free and open to the public.

LOCATION:
Casa Romantica
415 Avenida Granada
San Clemente, CA 92672

INFORMATION:
(949) 498-2139

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Theater & Performing Arts
- Featured On Stage Peformances

Laguna Playhouse presents: "Alexandros"
May 27– June 29, 2008

It’s a birthday party nobody will forget, a hilarious human comedy with a warm Latin heart. Abuela, matriarch of a Cuban-exile family is turning 75. Much-married Maritza and her teenage daughter, Marty, have driven in from Texas. Live-at-home single son, Tio, wants everything to go smoothly, but as the punch flows, the Miami sky turns stormy and Eric, the handsome gardener arrives, the party unravels. Meanwhile, Alexandros, Abuela’s bad-tempered pooch becomes the catalyst for an emotional meltdown in which closet doors open, truths tumble out and the bonds of family love are inspiringly reasserted.

LOCATION:
Laguna Playhouse
606 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92652

INFORMATION:
Box Office (949) 497-ARTS (2787)

Heidi
April 18 - May 11, 2008

Based on Joanna Spyri’s classic story, Heidi tells the tale of an orphan who spreads sunshine everywhere she goes in this fast-paced musical adaptation. A story for all generations, children will delight in the adventures of Heidi as adults rediscover this beloved tale from their childhood. Heidi steals the hearts of her grandfather, Peter, Klara, and all those with whom she comes in contact, including the audience. Heidi is produced and directed by Denise Fenton, the theater’s founder.

LOCATION:
Musical Theatre Village
36-C Mauchly
Irvine, Ca

INFORMATION:
Box Office (949) 753-1996

SCR presents: "The Injured Party"
April 20 - May 11, 2008

The Old Guard is giving way. What will happen once it’s gone? That’s the underlying question in Tony Award-winning playwright Richard Greenberg’s eighth SCR World Premiere. Maxene is 94, rich and — possibly — immortal. Her grandson, Seth, no spring chicken himself, is not-so-rich, hopelessly stalled and determined that redistribution must commence. The time may be out of joint, but at least the joint is jumping in this ingenious new comedy about family, love, art, money, ambition, Christmas and—could it be?—homicide.

LOCATION:
South Coast Repertory
655 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa

INFORMATION:
714-708-5555

Capistrano Shakespeare Festival - San Juan Capistrano
Opens on July 11th 2008

The Camino Real Playhouse has presented Shakespeare Under The Stars each summer for over 16 years.

The summer production for 2008 will include Romeo & Juliet, Two Gentlemen of Verona & The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (abridged - all 37 Plays in 97 Minutes!).


LOCATION:

Camino Real Playhouse
31776 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 675

INFO: (949) 489-8082

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