| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | La Fete du Siecle - Pacific Symphony Gala 2012Presented by Pacific Symphony at Hyatt Regency Irvine May 19, 2012 Be transported to Toulouse-Lautrec's Paris in "the party of the century". Experience the excitement of the Moulin Rouge and the Folies Bergere with an evening of music, dancing and dining supporting Pacific Symphony's artistic and award-winning education programs. | Pacific Symphony | 05/19/12 | Irvine |
2012 OC Greek FestPresented by St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church May 18-May 20, 2012 Come join us for Orange County’s premiere Greek Festival, the 2012 OC Greek Fest! Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Greece and enjoy the very best of Greek food, music, dancing and culture. Authentic Greek foods and homemade Greek pastries; traditional Greek dancing and Greek music; an outdoor marketplace with dozens of vendors and carnival rides & games and other activities for the kids—all right here in Anaheim. New for 2012: Friday night’s Happy Hour from... | St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church | 05/18/12-
05/20/12 | Anaheim |
The 18th Annual Balboa Island ArtwalkPresented 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. Celebrating its eighteenth anniversary, the Artwalk will take place on Sunday, May 20th, 2012 from 9am to 5pm along the South Bayfront Promenade of Balboa Island. Admission is free.
This fine art show features 90 artists exhibiting paintings, fine jewelry, blown glass, sculpture,... | Balboa Island Artwalk | 05/20/12 | Newport Beach |
18th Annual Muck Motor car Festival: Concours d’ ElegancePresented by The Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center May 20, 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 of lawns. While enjoying the cars, feast on fabulous food, wine, and special brews from Bootlegger’s Brewery. Live performances in the outdoor amphitheater by The Pleasure Tones on Saturday and Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys on Sunday. Proceeds benefit our youth arts education and outreach programs. | The Muckenthaler Cultural Center | 05/20/12 | Fullerton |
Jazz Festival featuring Carl Saunders QuartetPresented by The Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center May 24, 2012 Created by jazz pioneer and impresario, Howard Rumsey; internationally known educator/composer/tenor saxophonist, Dr. Glenn Cashman; and celebrity voice teacher, Eric Fütterer, the Muckenthaler Jazz Festival has been able to attract musicians such as the Carl Saunders Quartet. The festival returns to our beautiful outdoor amphitheater for its seventh season. Get your tickets early because this program sells out quickly. | The Muckenthaler Cultural Center | 05/24/12 | Fullerton |
Patchwork: Indie Arts and Crafts Festival Presented by Grand Central Art Center at Santa Ana Arts District May 27, 2012 Patchwork indie arts & crafts festival is a bi-annual event showcasing local emerging artists, crafts & designers.
You will get to peruse 100+ booths featuring local independent artists, designers & crafters at the show. these amazing creators will be showcasing their wares including clothing for men, women & kids, accessories, home goods like art, pottery & glassware, pet items, jewelry, soaps, candles & other bath & body items,... | Grand Central Art Center | 05/27/12 | Santa Ana |
1000 Pieces of ArtPresented by Orange County Department of Education May 16-May 30, 2012 Enjoy this show, which features the best of thousands of works of art from each level of students in grades K-12. Reception for Students - May 19, 10 am -noon. | Orange County Department of Education | 05/16/12-
05/30/12 | Costa Mesa |
Jazz Festival featuring Gonzalo BergaraPresented by The Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center May 31, 2012 Created by jazz pioneer and impresario, Howard Rumsey; internationally known educator/composer/tenor saxophonist, Dr. Glenn Cashman; and celebrity voice teacher, Eric Fütterer, the Muckenthaler Jazz Festival has been able to attract musicians such as Gonzalo Bergara. The festival returns to our beautiful outdoor amphitheater for its seventh season. Get your tickets early because this program sells out quickly. | The Muckenthaler Cultural Center | 05/31/12 | Fullerton |
First Friday Film - Monsoon WeddingPresented 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 India. Monsoon Wedding is frothy and enjoyable with a celebration of music and a riot of color. In Hindi with English subtitles.
For more information about this film, please call 949-248-5132. | San Juan Capistrano Library | 06/01/12 | San Juan Capistrano |
Divas, Drinks, and DessertsPresented by The Orange County Women's Chorus at St. George's Episcopal Church and Academy June 2, 2012 Watch out: We're taking to the stage and letting loose our inner prima donnas! If you liked last year's "Wine, Women and Song" event, you'll love this season's expanded feast of music, drinks, and delicacies. From the opera house to Broadway and beyond, you'll be treated to the strains of your favorite songs and solos as you enjoy appetizers, sweets, and beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). It's an evening of food and fun you won't soon forget! | The Orange County Women's Chorus | 06/02/12 | Laguna Hills |
Heritage Music & Arts FestivalPresented by Heritage Museum of Orange County at Heritage Museum of Orange County June 2, 2012 This year's Heritage Music & Arts Festival is going to be spectacular!
GREAT MUSIC! Featuring:
o California country rock and bluegrass legends CHRIS HILLMAN and HERB PEDERSEN
o TOULOUSE ENGLEHARDT - "Segovia of Surf and Americana Guitar"
o Noted singer and songwriter DENNIS ROGER REED
o CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS
o ROCKY NECK BLUEGRASS BAND
GREAT BEER!
Hosted by the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA... | Heritage Museum of Orange County | 06/02/12 | Santa Ana |
Beach Cities Quilters Guild FantaSea of Quilts ShowPresented 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 |
First Thursdays: Laguna Art WalkPresented 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 |
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 |
Elements of Fire Benefit Concert Featuring Sheldon Reynolds, formerly of Earth, Wind & FirePresented by Melody Makers Scholarship Foundation at Huntington Beach Public Library-Huntington Beach Public Library Theater June 9, 2012 Sheldon Reynolds, former lead guitarist and vocalist from Earth, Wind & Fire will be performing all the hits with his band "Elements of Fire" in a concert to benefit Melody Makers Scholarship Foundation. On June 9th, join us and Earth, Wind & Fire fans to support this great organization which will allow talented children(without the financial means) to persue their dream of becoming a singer/songwriter or performing artist.
This... | Melody Makers Scholarship Foundation | 06/09/12 | Huntington Beach |
The Art of ChocolatePresented 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 |
Santiago Art District Art WalkPresented 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 |
| Corona Del Mar Baroque Music Festival with Pianist, Simone Dinnerstein | Philharmonic Society of Orange County | 06/18/12 | Costa Mesa |
Summer Solstice FestivalPresented by The Muckenthaler Cultural Center at Muckenthaler Cultural Center June 24, 2012 Enjoy a day filled with top-notch performances by traditional ethnic music and dance groups from around the world. Free art workshops, storytellers, a music jam session, a children’s play area, an arts & crafts fair, house and gallery tours, a lawn sports tournament, picnicking, and food vendors will complete the family-focused experience.
Sponsored by The Jane Deming Endowment | The Muckenthaler Cultural Center | 06/24/12 | Fullerton |
OC Mini Maker FairePresented by University of California, Irvine July 14, 2012 There are millions of creative people in Orange County and we want to bring you together to share your passions. We believe that when this happens you’ll inspire not only each other but also everyone else around you. At the first ever OC Mini Maker Faire you’ll encounter a variety of enthusiastic people willing to show off their projects, inventions, and creations. Join the movement and discover the Maker in yourself at UC Irvine's Beall Center for Art +... | University of California, Irvine | 07/14/12 | Irvine |
National Dance Day/Susie Hansen’s Salsa FiestaPresented 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 |
Cypress Community FestivalPresented by Cypress Community Festival Association at Oak Knoll Park - Cypress Community Center July 28, 2012 Bring the entire family to the Cypress Community Festival on Saturday, July 28th from 9am to 5pm at Oak Knoll park in Cypress CA (near Valley View & Orange) for a family friendly day that includes a Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast, entertainment on 4 stages, rides, games, clowns, Snoopy, Ronald McDonald, car show, chili cookoff, arts & crafts vendors, business expo, softball games, 5K/10K Walk/Run, non-profit information booths and a wide variety of food.
This event is free.... | Cypress Community Festival Association | 07/28/12 | Cypress |
| Real Blues Festival of OC | The Muckenthaler Cultural Center | 08/16/12 | Fullerton |
Rita Rudner: Act 3Presented 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 |
Pageant of the MastersPresented by Laguna Beach Festival of Arts at Festival of Arts July 7-August 31, 2012 Tickets for the much-anticipated 2012 Pageant of the Masters are on sale now and make the perfect holiday gift for the art lover on your list. This holiday season, share the excitement of Pageant with tickets to The Genius.
Acclaimed for its awe-inspiring theatrical celebration of tableaux vivants – “living pictures” – the 2012 Pageant of the Masters presentation of The Genius will showcase the fascinating and unpredictable relationship between art and... | Laguna Beach Festival of Arts | 07/07/12-
08/31/12 | Laguna Beach |
Festival of ArtsPresented by Laguna Beach Festival of Arts at Festival of Arts July 1-August 31, 2012 Celebrating its 80th Anniversary this year, the Festival of Arts is California’s longest-running outdoor fine art exhibition. Its jury process and open-air gallery setting allow this festival to please all types of connoisseurs. The show features the original artwork by 140 award-winning artists from Orange County. Special art-related attractions and special events such as jazz concerts, wine and chocolate pairings, and guided art tours throughout the eight-week run provide... | Laguna Beach Festival of Arts | 07/01/12-
08/31/12 | Laguna Beach |
New Exhibit: California GoldPresented 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 |
| Music of the World: Greece, John Basdakis | Casa Romantica Cultural Center | 10/25/12 | San Clemente |
Walk to End Alzheimer's 2012 - Knott's Berry FarmPresented by Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter at Knotts Berry Farm October 27, 2012 The Alzheimer's Association, Orange County invites residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the upcoming Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's.
Walk to End Alzheimer's is more than a walk. It is an experience for thousands of participants in Orange County to learn about Alzheimer's disease and how to get involved with this critical cause, from advocacy opportunities, the latest in Alzheimer's research and clinical trial... | Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter | 10/27/12 | Buena Park |
Dia de los Muertes FestivalPresented 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 |
Walk to End Alzheimer's 2012 - Huntington BeachPresented by Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter November 3, 2012 The Alzheimer's Association, Orange County invites residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the upcoming Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's.
Walk to End Alzheimer's is more than a walk. It is an experience for thousands of participants in Orange County to learn about Alzheimer's disease and how to get involved with this critical cause, from advocacy opportunities, the latest in Alzheimer's research and clinical trial... | Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter | 11/03/12 | Huntington Beach |
Holiday FestivalPresented 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 |
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