Mendez vs Westminster

Presented by OC Film Fiesta at Chapman University

September 13, 2010

Join us at Orange Circle (Glassell and Chapman) as we take a 20 minute civil rights “Peace of Orange” tour which will include the last standing Mexican school from OC's segregation era. Be greeted by mariachis as you arrive on the Chapman University campus in time for the film! After the screening, stay for a fascinating panel discussion on matters of race, civil rights and education in Orange County followed by a reception! co-sponsored by the OC Hispanic Bar Association and...

2010 Cinema Orange: Journeyman Architect- The Life & Work of Donald Wexler

Presented 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...

¡Three Amigos!

Presented by OC Film Fiesta

September 16, 2010

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.

Latino Short Film Program

Presented by OC Film Fiesta

September 16, 2010

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

A Century of Quilts – America in Cloth

Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art

September 17, 2010

Guest curated by Julia D. Zgliniec, Quilts: Two Centuries of American Tradition and Technique presents the astounding patterns, stitches, fabrics and other construction techniques of the Bowers’ most popular quilts, and many that have never before been exhibited. Friendship Quilts, Crazy Quilts, children’s quilts, and quilts of historic and visual interest will be on view. A selection of elegant quilts will be displayed so as to reveal the construction techniques of both...

Walt & El Grupo

Presented by OC Film Fiesta

September 18, 2010

An award-winning documentary about a journey Walt Disney and his animators made to South America in 1941. The trip served as the visual inspiration for the animated feature "Los Three Caballeros" and influenced Disney animation for decades to come.

Eloy Take Two

Presented by OC Film Fiesta at Yost Theatre

September 18, 2010

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, music.

Viva Zapata!

Presented by OC Film Fiesta at Yost Theatre

September 18, 2010

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!  With an introduction by Emiliano Zapata's nephew, Alfredo Zapata!

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.

The Three Caballeros

Presented by OC Film Fiesta

September 19, 2010

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

The Storm that Swept Mexico

Presented by OC Film Fiesta at Yost Theatre

September 19, 2010

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.

Film and Discussion: Fifty Wonders of Korea and Korea Today

Presented 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.

Art Shack

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.

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.

Claire Trevor Film Festival

Presented by UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts at Claire Trevor Theatre

October 30, 2010

Red Carpet Screening of ?Key Largo? Kicks-Off
Film Festival and Tribute to Actress Claire Trevor
At Claire Trevor School of the Arts / UC Irvine

WHO: The Claire Trevor School of the Arts at University of California, Irvine has organized the Claire Trevor Film Festival to mark what would have been the actress?s centennial birthday. One of her films will be screened each month through June. The screening of ?Key Largo? on Saturday, Oct. 30...

Form and Function

Presented by Pure Color

November 13-November 20, 2010

Form and Function-The Artists of Motor Sport.

In the world of design there is a juxtaposition between Form and Function.
The world of motor sports is where they come together.
Pure Color Gallery is proud to exhibit some of the finest examples of this world.
Meet five Orange County artists, each with his unique view.

Symphony Pops: The Wizard of Oz

Presented by Pacific Symphony at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

April 7-April 9, 2011

There is nothing quite like seeing one of cinema's greatest achievements accompanied by the world-class Symphony; the Pops season provides this excellently with a nostalgic trip down the yellow brick road for a symphonic night at the movies. The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved films of all time, comes to the concert hall's big screen, lovingly restored. On stage, the musicians of the Symphony perform the timeless soundtrack live.