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Celebrating 28 Years of Creativity in Orange County

April 20 - May 26, 2013

The 28th Annual Imagination Celebration is a yearly spring arts festival for children and families, presented by Arts Orange County in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education. The festival will take place from April 20-May 26, 2013 and will offer dozens of affordable or free events throughout Orange County! Events include theatre, dance, music, and visual arts, and range from professional performances to student showcases and hands-on workshops. The Imagination Celebration is an exciting collaboration with professional arts organizations, cities, schools, libraries, colleges, universities, and community venues to offer affordable arts experiences in every Orange County community. Parents throughout Orange County will enjoy a wide variety of free or affordable, creative activities they can share with their children.

2013 Imagination Celebration Official Poster Contest Winner

Reid Barraza, 11th grade
Orange County School of the Arts, Santa Ana

2013 Imagination Celebration People's Choice Winner

Elaine Huynh, 12th grade
Mater Dei High School, Santa Ana

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	Jim Gamble Puppets Performance and Art Workshop Presented by Orange County Great Park and Arts Orange County at Orange County Great Park May 18, 2013 Jim Gamble's larger-than-life puppets dramatize West African folk tales in the enchanting outdoor performacne of "Tales of the ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Anteaters On Ice Celebrate Figure Skating Presented by Anteaters On Ice at Anaheim Ice May 19, 2013 UC Irvine's ice sports club, Anteaters On Ice, is hosting a community ice skating fundraiser. Guests can enjoy a discounted price of $10 at ...More Event Rating (1 vote)
	Imagination Celebration Poster Contest Showcase Presented by Showcase Gallery at Showcase Gallery May 19-June 1, 2013 The featured exhibit in the gallery will be the top entries for the "Imagination Celebration 2013 Poster Contest." Also in the ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Imagination Celebration Art Displays at OC Public Libraries Presented by OC Public Libraries April 20-May 26, 2013 Enjoy a sampling of art created by local children at an OC Public Libraries Branch Library. While you are there escape with a good book ...More Event Rating (3 votes)
	Art Off the Wall Presented by Irvine Fine Arts Center at Irvine Fine Arts Center May 3-May 18, 2013 A whimsical 3-D mixed media exhibition with over 300 pieces of sculptural art created by artists ages 5-18. ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	1,000 Pieces of Art - An All-District Art Show Presented by Orange County Department of Education May 8-May 20, 2013 An enormous art exhibit featuring 100 works of art from each grade level of students in grades K through 12. Works will be displayed on all ...More Event Rating (0 votes)
	Anaheim's Children's Festival Presented by Anaheim Arts Council at Center Street Promenade May 18, 2013 A family art festival with more than 50 booths of art, hands-on activities for children, information, and food. A ...More Event Rating (0 votes)	(1 attending)

	Fireflies & Honey Bees - Children's Poems for You and Me Presented by City of Newport Beach May 18, 2013 Bring your creativity and interest in nature to hear and see "Fireflies & Honey Bees" by author and illustrator Chip Fesko, as part of Imagination Celebration, 2013. Fireflies & Honey Bees - Children's Poems for You and Me Presented by City of Newport Beach May 18, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Young At Art Family Festival Day Presented by Children's Museum at La Habra at Children's Museum at La Habra May 18, 2013 The Young at Art Family Festival Day will celebrate the Arts this May! A colorful display of local children’s artwork will be showcased in addition to festivities focusing on performing, visual and musical arts. The festival will include lively interactive music and cultural dance performances, immersive art stations, and carnival style... Young At Art Family Festival Day Presented by Children's Museum at La Habra at Children's Museum at La Habra May 18, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Kidseum Drum Circle Presented by Bowers Kidseum at Bowers Kidseum May 19, 2013 Join renowned drummer Martin Espino on a tour through Latin America with an interactive drum circle. Participants will also make their own drum to take home. A Proud Partner of Imagination Celebration. Kidseum Drum Circle Presented by Bowers Kidseum at Bowers Kidseum May 19, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra Presented by Chapman University College of Performing Arts at Memorial Hall, Chapman University May 19, 2013 Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra (OCYSO) celebrates its 43rd season featuring the 86-member strong official youth orchestra of Orange County. Featuring music by Bernstein (Suite from Candide) and the 2012 Concerto Competition Winners. Daniel Alfred Wachs, Music Director and Conductor Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra Presented by Chapman University College of Performing Arts at Memorial Hall, Chapman University May 19, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Storyteller Rebecca Martin and Celtic Adventures Presented by El Toro Library and Imagination Celebration at OC Public Libraries-El Toro Library May 21, 2013 Stories from the Highlands of Scotland and the Hills of Ireland lead listeners into the whimsical wisdom of the rich Celtic tradition. A Proud Partner of Imagination Celebration. Storyteller Rebecca Martin and Celtic Adventures Presented by El Toro Library and Imagination Celebration at OC Public Libraries-El Toro Library May 21, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Night Fairy Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Julianne Argyros Stage May 24-June 9, 2013 A new adaptation by John Glore From the book by Laura Amy Schlitz Directed by Oanh Nguyen Part of SCR's Theatre for Young Audiences series: Kid friendly theatre, family friendly prices. Flory is a fairy no taller than an acorn, who loses her exquisite wings in a fight with a bat, falls... The Night Fairy Presented by South Coast Repertory at South Coast Repertory - Julianne Argyros Stage May 24-June 9, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Cinderfrog Singing and Fun Presented by Cinderfrog May 26, 2013 Storytime for families and children. Sing songs with rhythm instruments and hear the ribbing story of Cinderfrog by fairy-tale princess and author, Miriam Patrick. Children are invited to come dressed as a fairy-tale princess, character, or superhero. A proud partner of Imagination Celebration. Cinderfrog Singing and Fun Presented by Cinderfrog May 26, 2013 Event Rating (1 vote)