| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Mendez vs WestminsterPresented 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... | OC Film Fiesta | 09/13/10 | Orange |
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 |
¡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. | OC Film Fiesta | 09/16/10 | |
Latino Short Film ProgramPresented 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 | OC Film Fiesta | 09/16/10 | |
A Century of Quilts – America in ClothPresented 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... | Bowers Museum of Cultural Art | 09/17/10 | Santa Ana |
Walt & El GrupoPresented 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. | OC Film Fiesta | 09/18/10 | |
Eloy Take TwoPresented 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. | OC Film Fiesta | 09/18/10 | Santa Ana |
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! | OC Film Fiesta | 09/18/10 | Santa Ana |
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 |
The Three CaballerosPresented 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! | OC Film Fiesta | 09/19/10 | |
The Storm that Swept MexicoPresented 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. | OC Film Fiesta | 09/19/10 | 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 |
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 |
Davis Barber's 10 Squared Film FestivalPresented 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 |
Claire Trevor Film FestivalPresented 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...
| UCI, Claire Trevor School of the Arts | 10/30/10 | Irvine |
Form and FunctionPresented 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. | Pure Color | 11/13/10- 11/20/10 | |
Symphony Pops: The Wizard of OzPresented 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. | Pacific Symphony | 04/07/11- 04/09/11 | Costa Mesa |