| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Studio Art Workshop - Mosaic Assemblage, Part IPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 14, 2010 Carolyn Mahato, professional artist, guides you through the process of creating a small mosaic assemblage piece using a varity of recycled materials. Bring a small personal memento to add to the mix. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/14/10 | Santa Ana |
Gallery Talk: QuiltsPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 15, 2010 Join us at the Bowers Museum to discuss, explore, and learn about the art, history, and culture of quilts. A gallery talk will tell you all you need to know about how such beautiful and intricate quilt patterns were achieved. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/15/10 | Santa Ana |
2010 Cinema Orange: Journeyman Architect- The Life & Work of Donald WexlerPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) September 16, 2010 Co-presented by OCMA and the Newport Beach Film Festival, Cinema Orange spotlights the cinematic works of independent filmmakers from around the world. Celebrating the program’s sixth season, the 2010 Cinema Orange summer series showcases documentaries celebrating art, architecture and design from the recent Newport Beach Film Festival. Special Q & A sessions to follow select screenings. Cinema Orange is presented in conjunction with Third Thursdays and are... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 09/16/10 | Newport Beach |
Community Day (2 for 1) for Zip Code 92630Presented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano September 17, 2010 Mission San Juan Capistrano offers a 2 for 1 Celebrating Communities program, inviting South Orange County residents to the Jewel of the Missions, Mission San Juan Capistrano, by offering a 2 for 1 admission price special. | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 09/17/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
| Lecture: The Liuli Collection - Preserving the History of Ancient Chinese Glass | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/18/10 | Santa Ana |
15 Minutes of Fame: Portraits from Ansel Adams to Andy WarholPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) May 2-September 19, 2010 Featuring more than 150 works primarily from the Orange County Museum of Art’s significant collection of photography, 15 Minutes of Fame: Portraits from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol explores a diverse range of portraits from early modernism through contemporary practices. Since the beginning of photography, portraits have captured the well-known as well as the anonymous. With a title that refers to Andy Warhol’s famous prediction that everyone can have their own “15 minutes... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 05/02/10- 09/19/10 | Newport Beach |
Charles Long: 100 Pounds of ClayPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) April 11-September 19, 2010 This spring, the Orange County Museum of Art presents 100 Pounds of Clay, an interactive installation by sculptor Charles Long (b. 1958). Originally presented at OCMA in 2001 and brought back again in 2006, this popular artwork begins its life as a minimalist sculpture made up of 100 one-pound blocks of perfectly formed, brightly-hued modeling clay, and subsequently evolves through sculptures created by museum visitors. Visitors are invited to mold, sculpt, and play with the blocks of clay,... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 04/11/10- 09/19/10 | Newport Beach |
New Art for a New Century: Contemporary Acquisitions 2000β2010Presented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) May 2-September 19, 2010 During the past decade, the Orange County Museum of Art has significantly expanded its collection with 430 major works by regional, national, and international artists. New Art for a New Century: Contemporary Acquisitions 2000–2010 highlights 75 of these acquisitions including drawings, paintings, sculpture, video, and installations. The exhibition focuses on a broad range of contemporary work from the last decade including a significant number of works from the museum’s... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 05/02/10- 09/19/10 | Newport Beach |
Cinema Italiano: A Perfect Day (2008)Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 19, 2010 Italian with English subtitles Film Duration: 115 Min. Starring: Isabella Ferrari, Valerio Mastandrea, Valerio Binasco, Nicole Grimaudo Based on the Book Un Giorno Perfetto by Melania Gaia Mazzucco. Tapping into the terrors surrounding a messy divorce, Ferzan Ozpetek's A Perfect Day is a skillfully directed, eerily effective nightmare. Ozpetek delves deep into this common reality, touching on the pain of a husband who is not prepared to accept his wife's decision to end their marriage. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/19/10 | Santa Ana |
Studio Art Workshop: Mosaic Assemblage - Part IIPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 21, 2010 Carolyn Mahato, professional artist, guides you through the process of creating a small mosaic assemblage piece using a variety of recycled materials. Bring a small personal memento to add to the mix! | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/21/10 | Santa Ana |
Performance: Musical MasterpiecesPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 22, 2010 Beth Sussman, Juilliard-trained classical pianist, performs popular pieces from a variety of composers while providing interesting commentary and anecdotes on the pieces to enhance your musical enjoyment. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/22/10 | Santa Ana |
Lecture: The Greatest Year in Film - 1939Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 23, 2010 Michael Berlin, Ph.D., screenwriter and film expert, presents an overview of the most notable and memorable films from 1939 including Gone With the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, Gunga Din, Wuthering Heights, Good-Bye Mr. Chips, Dark Victory, Love Affair and more. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/23/10 | Santa Ana |
Film and Discussion: Fifty Wonders of Korea and Korea TodayPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 25, 2010 Film duration: 60 Min. Learn about the hidden treasures of Korean art and modern Korea. Immerse yourself in the culture and spirit of this rich and vibrant land. Refreshments provided following the program. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/25/10 | Santa Ana |
Lecture: The Elements and Principles of Art and Design Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 26, 2010 Professor Irini Vallera-Rickerson, art historian, presents an overview of how to discover the art and principles used in art and design with a specific focus on pieces from the Bowers permanent exhibitions. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/26/10 | Santa Ana |
| Gallery Talk: Masters of Adornment | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/28/10 | Santa Ana |
| Lecture: Women in the Arts - The World of Georgia O'Keefe | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/28/10 | Santa Ana |
| Lecture: Timeless Melodies - Rodgers and Hammerstein | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/30/10 | Santa Ana |
Educator and Parent Workshop: Mexican Art and Traditions - Day of the DeadPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 30, 2010 Learn how to make and decorate sugar skulls and other colorful art projects for the classroom and home. Advance reservations required. Please RSVP by September 27 to 714.480.1520. Bowers Kidseum, 1802 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706. | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/30/10 | Santa Ana |
Community Day (2 for 1) for Zip Codes 92653 & 92656Presented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano October 1, 2010 Mission San Juan Capistrano offers a 2 for 1 Celebrating Communities program, inviting South Orange County residents to the Jewel of the Missions, Mission San Juan Capistrano, by offering a 2 for 1 admission price special. | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 10/01/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
Art Shack Avg. Event Rating(3.0 Stars): Presented by Laguna Art Museum at Laguna Art Museum June 13-October 3, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (3.0 Stars):  Guest curated by Greg Escalante, Art Shack is a group exhibition in which artists such as Don Ed Hardy, Shag, Paul Frank, and Mike Shine combine art and architecture. Explore surf shacks, tattoo huts, retro shanties and more, and immerse yourself in 25 different worlds crafted by the artists.
Many shacks will be enterable, and some will include interactive components such as music and film. Don Ed Hardy’s Tattoo Hut will feature an activated tattoo machine. | Laguna Art Museum | 06/13/10- 10/03/10 | Laguna Beach |
Second Saturday Art FairPresented by San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce October 9, 2010 The San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce presents the Second Saturday Art Fair every month.
October 9, 2010, 10 AM - 4 PM, Historic Downtown San Juan Capistrano, Camino Capistrano, Yorba, Verdugo and Los Rios Streets
Brought to you by the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce. (949) 493-4700. www.sanjuanchamber.com
| San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce | 10/09/10 | |
GhoulfestPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) October 10, 2010 TARGET FREE SECOND SUNDAYS present. . . Ghoulfest!
Target Free Second Sundays is one of the best ways for Orange County families to spend time together enjoying art. Thanks to the generous support of the Visionaries and Target, admission is free on the second Sunday of every month. Join us for all day family fun on these special days! Activities from 11 am-4 pm.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Ghoulfest
Come to OCMA for ghastly... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 10/10/10 | Newport Beach |
The Vintage, "Farewell to the Swallows"Presented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano October 16, 2010 An annual celebration hosted by the San Juan Capistrano Chamber (SJC Chamber) to bid farewell to the swallows of San Juan Capistrano. The City of San Juan Capistrano is known for its famous Swallow birds. Each March the community welcomes the birds home with a parade and each October, the SJC Chamber bids them farewell with their celebration of food, wine, dancing and more. | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 10/16/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
Saving ParadisePresented by The Irvine Museum at The Irvine Museum June 16-October 23, 2010 Over a hundred years ago, many artists were fascinated with the splendor of California, which compelled them to paint the scenic beauty of California. Although the great romantic image of Old California remains, the unique landscape has changed dramatically. For our time, we are fortunate to be able to view some of these rare paintings and are able to briefly return to a time long ago when California was an unspoiled paradise. Because many of California’s unique lands, rivers,... | The Irvine Museum | 06/16/10- 10/23/10 | Irvine |
Community Day (2 for 1) for Zip Code 92688Presented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano November 5, 2010 Mission San Juan Capistrano offers a 2 for 1 Celebrating Communities program, inviting South Orange County residents to the Jewel of the Missions, Mission San Juan Capistrano, by offering a 2 for 1 admission price special. | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 11/05/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
Second Saturday Art FairPresented by San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce November 13, 2010 The San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce presents the Second Saturday Art Fair every month.
November 13, 2010, 10 AM - 4 PM, Historic Downtown San Juan Capistrano, Camino Capistrano, Yorba, Verdugo and Los Rios Streets
Brought to you by the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce. (949) 493-4700. www.sanjuanchamber.com
| San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce | 11/13/10 | |
Weird & Wonderful: Celebrating 75 Years of Collecting at BowersPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art September 4-November 14, 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... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/04/10- 11/14/10 | Santa Ana |
Christmas at the MissionPresented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano December 4, 2010 Christmas at the Mission event includes: dance, choir and mariachi performances, photos with Santa Claus, and Santa’s Workshop craft activities. In addition, refreshments will be offered for sale, including Champurrado (Mexican Hot Chocolate), cocoa and coffee. | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 12/04/10 | San Juan Capistrano |
California Legacies: Missions and Ranchos (1768-1848)Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art January 1-December 31, 2010 California Legacies: Missions and Ranchos (1768-1848) features objects related to the settlement of Alta California through Spanish land grants, life at the California Missions and the wealth and lifestyles of the first families who flourished under Mexico's rule of California known as the Rancho period. The collection originating from Orange County's missions and ranchos includes the first brandy still to be brought to California, a statue of St. Anthony that originally stood in the Serra... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 01/01/10- 12/31/10 | Santa Ana |
Classic California: Recently Conserved Paintings from the Permanent CollectionPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art January 1-December 31, 2010 Since 2005, the Bowers California Arts Council has collaborated with the museum’s Collections Department and the Balboa Art Conservation Center, San Diego, to preserve the quality of the paintings’ canvases and frames. These early California paintings represent one of the most notable areas within the collection—all made possible through donations since the museum opened its doors in the 1930s.
Many of the museum’s most important and iconic portraits,... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 01/01/10- 12/31/10 | Santa Ana |
First CaliforniansPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art January 1-December 31, 2010 This installation showcases the Bowers` extensive permanent collection of Native American art and artifacts in stone, shell, plant fiber (through spectacular basketry) and feathers. These primary resources help tell the story of the culture of Native Californians. Although groups from all regions of California are represented in the exhibit, special attention is placed on local groups that inhabited the coastal regions of Southern California. The Boeing Company funded the teacher... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 01/01/10- 12/31/10 | Santa Ana |
Vision of the Shaman, Song of the PriestPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art January 1-December 31, 2010
Pre-Columbian art from Mexico and Central America displayed in a series of galleries communicates the power and sophistication of the mysterious cultures that rose and fell in ancient America. Emphasis is placed on the ceramic and stone arts of West Mexico, Costa Rica and Panamá. A gallery devoted to the famous "Limestone Tomb of Lord Pacal" includes a lifesize reproduction of the elaborately decorated and highly symbolic limestone sarcophagus excavated at the... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 01/01/10- 12/31/10 | Santa Ana |
Rocket LabPresented by Discovery Science Center at Discovery Science Center July 2, 2010-January 1, 2011 Entering the Rocket Lab means stepping into the blast zone! Located inside DSC's famous cube - a sight easily recognizable by Interstate 5 - this Lab highlights the history and science behind rocket travel. Experience a rocket launch by surrounding yourself by video screens, blasts of fog and state-of-the-art sound effects. Learn about the chemistry behind different kinds of rocket fuels used by JPL. Who knew rocket science could be so much fun?! | Discovery Science Center | 07/02/10- 01/01/11 | Santa Ana |
Science of GingerbreadPresented by Discovery Science Center at Discovery Science Center December 11, 2010-January 2, 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. | Discovery Science Center | 12/11/10- 01/02/11 | Santa Ana |
Gem Carvings: The Masterworks of Harold Van PeltPresented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art July 17, 2010-January 3, 2011 Gemstone Carvings: The Masterworks of Harold Van Pelt
July 17 - January 3, 2011
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... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 07/17/10- 01/03/11 | Santa Ana |
Miradas: Mexican Art from the Bank of America CollectionPresented by MUZEO at MUZEO September 10, 2010-January 9, 2011 Miradas: Mexican Art from the Bank of America Collection, organized by the National Museum of Mexican Art in collaboration with Bank of America Corporation, is a unique exhibition of one of the most extensive corporate collections in the U.S. and takes a close look at the paintings, prints and photographs created over the past 80 years. The exhibition is curated by Cesáreo Moreno, National Museum of Mexican Art in collaboration with Bank of America's curatorial staff and examines and... | MUZEO | 09/10/10- 01/09/11 | Anaheim |
| Quilts: Two Centuries of American Tradition and Technique | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 07/23/10- 01/16/11 | Santa Ana |
Lewis & Clark ExhibitPresented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano November 1, 2010-March 30, 2011 Mission San Juan Capistrano presents a Mission Museum Exhibit - "Lewis & Clark Expedition Across America" - from November 2010 thru March 2011. Also features Lewis and Clark Revisited: A Trail in Modern Day, organized by Greg MacGregor and the California Exhibition Resources Alliance. This will debut in the West Wing for a limited time only | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 11/01/10- 03/30/11 | San Juan Capistrano |
2010 California BiennialPresented by Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) at Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) October 24, 2010-April 17, 2011
The only exhibition of its kind in California, the California Biennial brings together a large cross-section of the State’s most innovative contemporary visual artists. The Biennial continues the Orange County Museum of Art’s four-decade long history of presenting new developments in California art. In 2008, the museum presented works by more than 50 artists and, for the first time, incorporated off-site projects with collaborating venues from Tijuana to Northern... | Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) | 10/24/10- 04/17/11 | Newport Beach |
Sesame Street Presents: The BodyPresented by Discovery Science Center at Discovery Science Center January 29-May 1, 2011 Sesame Street Presents: The Body is Discovery Science Center’s most exciting exhibit all about you! This unique exhibit offers a learning experience set in the familiar and reassuring world of Sesame Street. The exhibit is an exciting collection of hands-on, interactive and multimedia experiences that allow children to explore the human body. | Discovery Science Center | 01/29/11- 05/01/11 | Santa Ana |
The Adventures of Mr. Potato HeadPresented by Discovery Science Center at Discovery Science Center May 28-September 11, 2011 The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head features our much-loved and silly companion leading the way on amazing adventures in outer space, on a jungle safari, on an archaeological dig, and under the sea. The exhibit encourages children to welcome new experiences with confidence, curiosity and humor, to think about all they can be and do, and to always respect themselves and others. | Discovery Science Center | 05/28/11- 09/11/11 | Santa Ana |
WaterWorks: Soak Up the SciencePresented by Discovery Science Center at Discovery Science Center May 20-September 11, 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 from May 20 – September 11, 2011. Immerse yourself in stimulating, hands-on learning experiences that will quench your thirst for the playful, powerful and precious world of water. | Discovery Science Center | 05/20/11- 09/11/11 | Santa Ana |
South Wing Interpretative ExhibitPresented by Mission San Juan Capistrano at Mission San Juan Capistrano January 1, 2010 - Ongoing This new exhibit highlights the lives of the padres who lived in the South Wing of Mission San Juan Capistrano during the 18th century.
The exhibit focuses on the founding and decline of the Mission, the period of secularization, the transfer of ownership of the Mission to and from the Catholic Church, and the pivotal role Abraham Lincoln played in returning the Mission during the last months of his life. | Mission San Juan Capistrano | 01/01/10- Ongoing | San Juan Capistrano |
Casa Kids Story TimePresented by Casa Romantica Cultural Center at Casa Romantica Cultural Center May 27, 2009 - Ongoing Casa Romantica Cultural Center - San Clemente's enchanting historic treasure, the cultural heart of the community - offers a children's storytime geared to enrich youngsters with interactive reading. This event is designed to entertain and educate children ages 3 to 5. | Casa Romantica Cultural Center | 05/27/09- Ongoing | San Clemente |