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Music by the Bay

Presented by ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum at ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum

May 18, 2012

Music by the Bay is ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum’s popular musical reception series. Please join us for an evening of fun and friends at the Museum. Enjoy a night of live music and complementary wine and appetizers on our waterfront courtyard and galleries overlooking the beautiful surroundings of Newport Harbor. Come early to enjoy restaurants, retailers and ...More

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	Tell-a-friend 18th Annual Muck Motor Car Show: Hot Rods and Customs Presented by The Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center May 19, 2012 The oldest and grandest car show in North Orange County hosts Hot Rods and a Concours D’Elegance with the true classics of the automotive industry spread out over eight acres ...More
	Tell-a-friend The 18th Annual Balboa Island Artwalk Presented by Balboa Island Artwalk at Balboa Island Artwalk May 20, 2012 Over a Mile of Art & Live Music! The Balboa Island Artwalk is the premier showcase for talented local artists and marks the start of the Island's summer season. ...More
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	Tell-a-friend First Friday Film - Monsoon Wedding Presented by San Juan Capistrano Library at OC Public Libraries-San Juan Capistrano Regional Library June 1, 2012 A stressed-out father, a bride-to-be with a secret, a smitten event planner, and relatives from around the world create much ado about the preparations for an arranged marriage in ...More

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Beach Cities Quilters Guild FantaSea of Quilts Show Beach Cities Quilters Guild FantaSea of Quilts Show Presented by Beach Cities Quilters Guild June 2-June 3, 2012 Beach Cities Quilters Guild presents the FantaSea of Quilts Show at Soka University on Saturday, June 2nd, and Sunday, June 3rd, Over 400 entries, quilts, garments, dolls, wearable art. Merchant Mall and 30 vendors. Food and refreshment vendor. Live Auction on Saturday at 1:00pm. Opportunity Quilt drawing on Sunday at 3:00 pm. For more information contact Alicia Passarelli at Alicia.passarelli@yahoo.com or call 949-425-0371.	Beach Cities Quilters Guild	06/02/12- 06/03/12	Aliso Viejo
Dia de los Muertes Festival Dia de los Muertes Festival Presented by The Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center November 1, 2012 This Day of the Dead celebration includes Mexican and Mexican–American entertainment, Dia De Los Muertes altars, papel picado (paper cut into elaborate designs), calaveras de azucar (sugar skulls), and all the fun of the holiday. Don’t forget to tour Jose Lozano’s exhibit Open Your Eyes/ Abre Los Ojos exhibit honoring the Mexican state of Michoacan.	The Muckenthaler Cultural Center	11/01/12	Fullerton
First Thursdays: Laguna Art Walk First Thursdays: Laguna Art Walk Presented by City of Laguna Beach Arts at Laguna Beach Arts District June 7, 2012 Join member galleries for Laguna Beach's monthly First Thursdays Art Walk for artist demonstrations, exhibition openings, music, dance, appetizers, and more! Now in its 14th year! Art Walk maps are available online and at all participating galleries. First Thursdays Art Walk is funded by Member Galleries, the lodging establishments and the City of Laguna Beach. First Thursdays Art Walk is sponsored through donations made by: The City of Laguna...	City of Laguna Beach Arts	06/07/12	Laguna Beach
Holiday Festival Holiday Festival Presented by The Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center December 23, 2012 The Muckenthaler’s annual Holiday Festival features various activities, including home and gallery tours, performances, and an arts & crafts fair. The family-friendly event also provides free art workshops for kids, a children’s play area, and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Supported by grants from The James Irvine Foundation and The National Endowment for the Arts.	The Muckenthaler Cultural Center	12/23/12	Fullerton
Music of the World: Greece, John Basdakis Music of the World: Greece, John Basdakis Presented by Casa Romantica Cultural Center at Casa Romantica Cultural Center October 25, 2012 Enjoy a lively celebration of Greek culture in this performance of authentic Greek music and dance led by award-winning performer and dance instructor, John Basdakis. Audience participation invited!	Casa Romantica Cultural Center	10/25/12	San Clemente
National Dance Day/Susie Hansen’s Salsa Fiesta National Dance Day/Susie Hansen’s Salsa Fiesta Presented by The Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center July 26, 2012 Violinist Susie Hansen and her band perform their original style of Afro-Cuban Salsa and Latin Jazz for thousands of people. Popular with jazz aficionados, dancers, and foot-tapping listeners, the band knows how to get the audience moving. As Susie likes to say, “We aim for the feet!” Zoot will teach a salsa dance lesson before the concert so the crowd can dance to every beat.	The Muckenthaler Cultural Center	07/26/12	Fullerton
New Exhibit: California Gold New Exhibit: California Gold Presented by Bowers Museum of Cultural Art at Bowers Museum of Cultural Art February 25-September 30, 2012 Visitors will see immeasurable riches in these two exhibitions including: stunningly beautiful specimens of native California gold; coins, bullion, and recovered treasure from sunken ships. Visitors will see immeasurable riches in these two exhibitions including: stunningly beautiful specimens of native California gold; coins, bullion, and recovered treasure from sunken ships.	Bowers Museum of Cultural Art	02/25/12- 09/30/12	Santa Ana
Rita Rudner: Act 3 Rita Rudner: Act 3 Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse August 24-August 26, 2012 Award-winning comedian and Las Vegas headliner Rita Rudner returns with her sophisticated wit and clever oneliners to The Laguna Playhouse for an exclusive engagement. Rudner’s sharp timing and soft-spoken voice have become her trademarks while delivering hilarious and witty observations on everyday life.	Laguna Playhouse	08/24/12- 08/26/12	Laguna Beach
San Clemente Garden Club 2012 Garden Tour San Clemente Garden Club 2012 Garden Tour Presented by San Clemente Garden Club June 9, 2012 This self-guided tour features six unique coastal gardens. The gardens provide unique and innovative landscape and horticultural ideas for your own garden creations. Proceeds from the tour support the Garden Club’s scholarship program and community horticulture projects.	San Clemente Garden Club	06/09/12	San Clemente
Santiago Art District Art Walk Santiago Art District Art Walk Presented by Santiago Art District at Santiago Art District June 16, 2012 Every Third Saturday: Come visit the Santiago Art District Art Walk, located across from the historic Amtrak train station in Santa Ana. The art walk begins at 7:00pm and galleries stay open until at least 10:00pm. With nearly 20 galleries to visit-- all showing various types of works in various mediums-- there’s something for everyone. Santa Ana is quickly becoming The City for art, music, and food. Stay for a bit at each gallery, meet the...	Santiago Art District	06/16/12	Santa Ana
The Art of Chocolate The Art of Chocolate Presented by Huntington Beach Art Center at Huntington Beach Art Center June 10, 2012 The Huntington Beach Art Center brings you The Art of Chocolate on Sunday, June 10, from 2-5 pm. The event will feature Executive Pastry Chef Jean-Marie Verhoeven of Pechanga Resort & Casino. Chef Verhoeven will present a culinary demonstration in the making of elegant chocolate desserts as well as a chocolate showpiece. In addition, we will host a variety of vendors throughout the galleries offering samplings of chocolate desserts, wines and other...	Huntington Beach Art Center	06/10/12	Huntington Beach

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