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Located in Northern Orange County, the City of Fullerton has a population of over 130,000 and is home to California’s largest State University. The tree-lined streets of its Downtown area feature a number of distinct restaurants, specialty shops, and entertainment venues which have joined together to build the art community by participating in a free monthly art walk on the first Friday of every month.

Fullerton is also home to a diverse and ever-growing theater scene. The Fullerton Civic Light Opera, one of the largest theater companies in Southern California, is based at the Plummer Auditorium on Chapman Ave. Local educational institutions, such as Fullerton College and Fullerton High School's Academy of the Arts, also perform numerous large-scale productions there whereas the Maverick Theater, Stages Theatre, and the Hunger Artists Theater Company put on shows year-round in their own storefront theaters. The Muckenthaler Cultural Center offers extraordinary exhibitions, performances and engaging educational programs and The Fullerton Museum Center develops and presents multi-disciplinary exhibitions and educational programs in the areas of history, science, and art.

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Poetry at The Muck: Mike Sprake and Jane Hilary

Presented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center

September 9, 2010

The Muckenthaler Cultural Center presents... POETRY AT THE MUCK with Mike Sprake & Jane Hilary!

These English-born poets belong to the Laguna Poets Workshop and have both been featured on Moon Tide’s anthologies. They will be reading poetry at The Muck on this lovely evening.

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	Tell-a-friend 10,000 Years of Beer: Art Workshop for Adults: Bottle Cap Treasures Presented by Fullerton Museum Center at Fullerton Museum Center September 14, 2010 Turn old beer bottle caps into fun magnets and jewelry. We will be using resin epoxy, collage materials, hot glue, beads and other fun art supplies. Bring your own bottle caps or ...More
	Tell-a-friend Cabaret at The Muck: Kinetic Theory Cirque Presented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center September 16, 2010 The Muckenthaler Cultural Center presents... Cabaret at The Muck with Kinetic Theory Cirque! Contorting, hand-balancing, acrobatic stunts, clown, mime, dance and other ...More
	Tell-a-friend Twisted Wine Presented by STAGEStheatre at STAGEStheatre August 28-September 18, 2010 Robert and Sherry have an amazing life together. They are young, intelligent, successful, and don't have too much to worry about... until their friend, Lisa, makes them an offer ...More
	Tell-a-friend Our Town Presented by STAGEStheatre at STAGEStheatre August 20-September 19, 2010 Juxtaposed against the broader background of time, social history, and the universality of normal events, they are engaged in the lives of two families as they journey though daily ...More
	Tell-a-friend The Hobbit Presented by Maverick Theater at Maverick Theater August 6-September 19, 2010 The Hobbit follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins many years before The Lord of the Rings on his unexpected journey to reclaim the treasure of the great dragon ...More
	Tell-a-friend Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Presented by Hunger Artists Theatre Company at Hunger Artists Theatre August 27-September 19, 2010 Tom Stoppard's modern classic about two of Shakespeare's minor characters as they wrestle with their philosophies of fate and destiny, all the while struggling to keep up with the ...More

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Event Name	Organization	Dates	City
Desdemona Desdemona Presented by Hunger Artists Theatre Company at Hunger Artists Theatre September 4-September 19, 2010 In this play by Paula Vogel, the events of Othello are retold through the eyes of the women of Venice. Desdemona, the promiscuous wife of Othello; Emilia, the reluctantly faithful wife of Iago; and Bianca, Cassio's lover, a painfully naive prostitute. Directed by Katie Chidester.	Hunger Artists Theatre Company	09/04/10- 09/19/10	Fullerton
Live at The Muck: Linda Gentille Live at The Muck: Linda Gentille Presented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center September 23, 2010 The Muckenthaler Cultural Center presents... Live At The Muck with Linda Gentille! Described as pianist and entertainer extraordinaire, Linda Gentille has had the tutelage of Liberace himself. She holds the record for having performed in more cities in China than any other non-western performer. Watch this class-act perform for one night only!	Muckenthaler Cultural Center	09/23/10	Fullerton
Korean Sister City Exhibit Korean Sister City Exhibit Presented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center July 9-September 26, 2010 The Muckenthaler celebrates Fullerton’s Sister Cities with a special group exchange exhibition featuring artists from Yong-in, Korea and Fullerton. The show travels to Yong-in early next year. In all, 25 different artists showcase paintings, ceramics, sculpture, textile, and works in other media. A city of 831,000 people, Yong-in is located about twenty-five miles south of the South Korean capitol Seoul. The city is famous for it’s IT industry,...	Muckenthaler Cultural Center	07/09/10- 09/26/10	Fullerton
Fullerton Art Walk Fullerton Art Walk Presented by Fullerton Art Walk at Graves Gallery October 1, 2010 Local Fullerton venues have joined together to build the art community of Downtown Fullerton by participating in a monthly art walk. From 6:00pm to 9:00pm on the first Friday of every month, art lovers can enjoy an evening of numerous free art events and exhibition openings within walking distance of each other. A map will be provided to attendees, marking each participating location. Refreshments and snacks will also be provided throughout the evening at many of the stops.	Fullerton Art Walk	10/01/10	Fullerton
Davis Barber's 10 Squared Film Festival Davis Barber's 10 Squared Film Festival Presented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center October 3, 2010 The festival will feature 10 juried films, no longer than ten minutes each, for cash prizes and giveaways. Each film must carry the theme "Community." Jurors include film critics from major media outlets, and the film entries are expected from film professionals and students from around the country.	Muckenthaler Cultural Center	10/03/10	Fullerton
Michael McCarty - The Best Scary Stories Michael McCarty - The Best Scary Stories Presented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center October 7, 2010 Michael McCarty's motto, "Have mouth, Will run it!" rings true thanks to his amazing skills as a multicultural storyteller of African, African-American and International Folk tales, Historical tales and stories of Science.	Muckenthaler Cultural Center	10/07/10	Fullerton
Rob Woyshner, Jonathan Mack & Susan Montgomery Concert Rob Woyshner, Jonathan Mack & Susan Montgomery Concert Presented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center October 8, 2010 Roy Woyshner's recital, opera and concert career as a lyric tenor has taken him throughout the United States, Germany, France and Australia. Jonathan Mack has sung in more than 100 films, radio and television productions, most recently for the film Avatar. Susan Montgomery's national and international appearances in recent years have included engagements with the London Symphony Orchestra, Beijing Symphony, American Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Virtuoso Singers, among others.	Muckenthaler Cultural Center	10/08/10	Fullerton
Supernatural Poetry - Eric Morago & Hannah Wehr Supernatural Poetry - Eric Morago & Hannah Wehr Presented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center October 14, 2010 Morago is an active member of Los Angeles and Orange County's performance poetry and spoken word community. He has taken first place in various poetry slams, and has been published in an anthology of Orange County poets entitled Carving in Bone.	Muckenthaler Cultural Center	10/14/10	Fullerton
Joe Monti Magic & Mystery at the Muck Joe Monti Magic & Mystery at the Muck Presented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center October 21, 2010 America's Favorite Magician. Currently featured on TV's Masters of Illusion across the US. Joe Monti is also Magic Producer and Senior consultant on A&E's hit TV show Mindfreak starring the #1 magician in the world and Las Vegas headliner, Criss Angel.	Muckenthaler Cultural Center	10/21/10	Fullerton
CSU Fullerton Memory Walk CSU Fullerton Memory Walk Presented by Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter at California State University, Fullerton October 23, 2010 The CSU Fullerton Memory Walk will be at Cal State Fullerton, Engineering Lawn. The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $300 million for the cause. Memory Walk is a community event that joins friends, family and co-workers as they walk to end Alzheimer’s. Participants typically register in teams of 10-12 and fundraise using tools...	Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter	10/23/10	Fullerton
Moonlight Masquerade Ball Moonlight Masquerade Ball Presented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center October 24, 2010 An eerie night of entertainment and revelry can be found at the historic Muckenthaler mansion's Fourth Annual Moonlight Masquerade fundraiser. Psychics, circus performers, a tarot card reader and masked guests will fill the mansion's gardens, reminiscent of the grand parties hosted in the 1930s.	Muckenthaler Cultural Center	10/24/10	Fullerton
Monette Velasco & Friends Supernatural Broadway Review Monette Velasco & Friends Supernatural Broadway Review Presented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center October 28, 2010 Monette Velasco returns to the Muckenthaler for the 3rd year in a row. This year expect to hear great songs from horror movies and musicals. Monette was understudy for the role of Kim in the second national Broadway tour of Miss Saigon. She's been singing since she was in high school in and around Orange County. She's most proud, however, of having a kidney transplant 10 years ago. Thanks to her uncle Ariel, who donated his kidney, she's been able to do what she loves best: Enjoying...	Muckenthaler Cultural Center	10/28/10	Fullerton
Nevermore Nevermore Presented by STAGEStheatre at STAGEStheatre October 8-October 30, 2010 Join them this October for an evening of Edgar Allen Poe like you've never seen it before. Director David Chorley is assembling some of the most talented writers, directors and actors in Southern California to adapt Mr. Poe's most famous and not-so-famous poems and stories into an evening of theatre you won't soon forget. Using comedy to breathe new life into some of these stories, it'll be a smooth ride between the traditionally creepy and the horrifyingly funny!	STAGEStheatre	10/08/10- 10/30/10	Fullerton
Zombie Love: The Musical Zombie Love: The Musical Presented by Maverick Theater at Maverick Theater October 10-October 30, 2010 Adapted from the award-winning film of the same name, Zombie Love: The Musical is a deliciously biting new comedy about desire, dissent, danger, and dismembered delicacies of the undead. This cleverly-twisted musical tale will get your flesh tingling and your pulse racing - provided, of course, that you have one.	Maverick Theater	10/10/10- 10/30/10	Fullerton
The Poe Plays The Poe Plays Presented by STAGEStheatre at STAGEStheatre October 8-October 30, 2010 Once upon a midnight dreary... Join us this October for an evening of Edgar Allan Poe like you've never seen it before. Director David Chorley is assembling some of the most talented writers, directors and actors in Southern California to adapt Mr. Poe's most famous and not-so-famous poems and stories into an evening of theatre you won't soon forget. Using comedy to breathe new life into some of these stories, it'll be a smooth ride between the traditionally creepy and the...	STAGEStheatre	10/08/10- 10/30/10	Fullerton
The Woman in Black The Woman in Black Presented by STAGEStheatre at STAGEStheatre October 1-October 31, 2010 The framework of this spine tingler is unusual: a lawyer hires an actor to tutor him in recounting to family and friends a story that has long troubled him concerning events that transpired when he attended the funeral of an elderly recluse. There he caught sight of the woman in black, the mere mention of whom terrifies the locals, for she is a specter who haunts the neighborhood where her illegitimate child was accidentally killed. Anyone who sees her dies! The lawyer has invited some friends...	STAGEStheatre	10/01/10- 10/31/10	Fullerton
World Premiere: Jane Eyre World Premiere: Jane Eyre Presented by FCLO Music Theatre at Plummer Auditorium October 15-October 31, 2010 A new treatment of the classic novel, "Jane Eyre", this musical has the grand sweep of a 'Les Miz' or 'Phantom', plus the haunting love story of Jane and Rochester. Rumor and mystery abounds in this epic love story, which is enhanced by an absolutely gorgeous score.	FCLO Music Theatre	10/15/10- 10/31/10	Fullerton
Night of the Living Dead Night of the Living Dead Presented by Maverick Theater at Maverick Theater October 1-October 31, 2010 A group of panicked survivors are barricaded in a deserted farmhouse while a horde of flesh-eating zombies hovers outside their door. This is a one of a kind experience, perfect for the Halloween season.	Maverick Theater	10/01/10- 10/31/10	Fullerton
A Midsummer Night's Scream A Midsummer Night's Scream Presented by Hunger Artists Theatre Company at Hunger Artists Theatre October 1-October 31, 2010 Shakespeare's romantic comedy gets bloody this Halloween. Four love struck teenagers wander into the New Orleans bayou and find themselves caught in the crossfire of a feuding Voodoo priest and priestess and their zombie subjects. Amber Scott has previously directed for the Beyond Convention and Dead Letter Office festivals.	Hunger Artists Theatre Company	10/01/10- 10/31/10	Fullerton
Fullerton Shadows Theatre Festival Fullerton Shadows Theatre Festival Presented by Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center September 30-October 31, 2010 Presented by the Muckenthaler Cultural Center and Fullerton’s theatre community, this month long theatre festival is themed after horror, mystery, and science fiction and begins on September 30th. There will be over 120 events in the festival program including movies at the Fox Theatre, silent films at the Plummer, magic and music at the Muckenthaler, and performances in eight venues across the city for the entire month of October. Stay tuned for more information and final event...	Muckenthaler Cultural Center	09/30/10- 10/31/10	Fullerton
Fullerton Art Walk Fullerton Art Walk Presented by Fullerton Art Walk at Graves Gallery November 5, 2010 Local Fullerton venues have joined together to build the art community of Downtown Fullerton by participating in a monthly art walk. From 6:00pm to 9:00pm on the first Friday of every month, art lovers can enjoy an evening of numerous free art events and exhibition openings within walking distance of each other. A map will be provided to attendees, marking each participating location. Refreshments and snacks will also be provided throughout the evening at many of the stops.	Fullerton Art Walk	11/05/10	Fullerton
Debbie Does Dallas The Musical Debbie Does Dallas The Musical Presented by Maverick Theater at Maverick Theater November 5-November 21, 2010 A ridiculous parody based on the 1978 pornographic film Debbie Does Dallas. The Musical, like the movie, centers around high schooler Debbie and her friends' attempts to become Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders; however, unlike the original movie, the musical does not contain any actual sex or nudity.	Maverick Theater	11/05/10- 11/21/10	Fullerton
Beyond Convention IV Beyond Convention IV Presented by Hunger Artists Theatre Company at Hunger Artists Theatre November 12-November 21, 2010 The play festival that breaks the boundaries of traditional theatre is back for its fourth installment. Emily Brauer Rogers has previously produced the previous installments of Beyond Convention as well as directed for Hardcore: Women's Reflections on Iraq.	Hunger Artists Theatre Company	11/12/10- 11/21/10	Fullerton
Fullerton Art Walk Fullerton Art Walk Presented by Fullerton Art Walk at Graves Gallery December 3, 2010 Local Fullerton venues have joined together to build the art community of Downtown Fullerton by participating in a monthly art walk. From 6:00pm to 9:00pm on the first Friday of every month, art lovers can enjoy an evening of numerous free art events and exhibition openings within walking distance of each other. A map will be provided to attendees, marking each participating location. Refreshments and snacks will also be provided throughout the evening at many of the stops.	Fullerton Art Walk	12/03/10	Fullerton
It's a Wonderful Life: a Live Radio Play It's a Wonderful Life: a Live Radio Play Presented by STAGEStheatre at STAGEStheatre November 19-December 19, 2010 This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.	STAGEStheatre	11/19/10- 12/19/10	Fullerton
The Spirit of Man: A Play in Three Parts The Spirit of Man: A Play in Three Parts Presented by Hunger Artists Theatre Company at Hunger Artists Theatre December 3-December 19, 2010 Peter Barnes' intense three-piece play about three separate times in history in which characters are faced with the question of the existence of God and how to find meaning in a cheerless life. Brenda Kenworthy makes her Hunger Artists directorial debut.	Hunger Artists Theatre Company	12/03/10- 12/19/10	Fullerton
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians Santa Claus Conquers the Martians Presented by Maverick Theater at Maverick Theater December 3-December 26, 2010 Santa Claus kidnapped by Martians! Will the children on Earth have no toys on Christmas day? Only Hollywood could cook up such an absurd story and only the Maverick Theater would want to adapt it to the stage. This holiday season join Santa on a madcap adventure in outer space!	Maverick Theater	12/03/10- 12/26/10	Fullerton
Flamenco and Spanish Guitar Flamenco and Spanish Guitar Presented by Lizarran Tapas Restaurant at Lizarran Tapas Restaurant November 20, 2008 - Ongoing Lizarran Tapas Restaurant in Fullerton has weekly Flamenco and Spanish Guitar. Come and enjoy authentic cuisine from Spain and live entertainment every week!	Lizarran Tapas Restaurant	11/20/08- Ongoing	Fullerton
Solid Design: Leo Fender's Telecaster Solid Design: Leo Fender's Telecaster Presented by Fullerton Museum Center at Fullerton Museum Center October 17, 2008 - Ongoing In early 1949 Leo Fender started seriously designing a standard guitar model for his Fine Line of Fender Electric Instruments. At first the guitar was called the Esquire, then the Broadcaster, and finally the Telecaster. Sixty years later it is one of the most popular guitars in the world, an instrument built for working men and women musicians who defined the blues, country, and pop styles. "Solid Design: Leo Fender's Telelcaster" will showcase this instrument, the first...	Fullerton Museum Center	10/17/08- Ongoing	Fullerton

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