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Festival of Whales’ final weekend

lhastings — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:31:43 +0000

Have a “whale” of a time at the Festival of Whales in Dana Point this weekend, March 8-9. This is the second and final weekend for the 37th annual Festival, which offers a variety of activities, including live music, art shows, sailing and of course, whale watching.

During this migration season, from December through March, more than 40 whales pass by Dana Point every day.

There are a number of whale-watching excursions and charters to choose from, so check out the official web site now! Don’t miss the boat!

-Lindsey Hastings for DiscoverOC

Experience ‘Chicano Art and Soul’ at Muzeo

lhastings — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:21:23 +0000

Through April 13, you can experience Chicano Art and Soul through three nationally acclaimed interactive and introspective exhibits at Muzeo in Anaheim. Our favorite Chicano, Cheech Marin, presents “Chicano Now,” “Papel Chicano” and “The Chicano Collection,” all at So Cal’s newest museum and cultural arts center.

Adults and children alike will love the interactive activities, like driving a hydraulic ‘57 Chevy, learning how to salsa and viewing Chicano independent films.

There’s a huge display of art in all different mediums as well.

This is a great place to experience culture with the whole family or, if you’re a teacher, to take students on a field trip. For group visits, you can e-mail bookings@muzeo.com or call 714-956-8936.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission for adults is $10, seniors and students $9 and children 3-12 $8.

Muzeo
214 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805

-Lindsey Hastings for DiscoverOC

Art expressions by a Muslim American at CSUF

lhastings — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:58:54 +0000

Sama Wareh is a Muslim American woman who uses art to express herself, and to depict her life. You can get a glimpse into that life by seeing an exhibit of her work at the Titan Student Union Gallery at Cal State Fullerton, now through April 4.

Sama is the youngest of eight Muslim children and receives her inspiration from summer trips back to her home country of Syria. Sama received her Bachelor of Arts in Film from Cal State Fullerton but uses a variety of different mediums such as acrylic, oil paints, prismacolor pencils, chalk, airbrush, spray paint and clay.

Admission to the exhibit, “What is Written and What is Not: Expressions of a Contemporary Muslim American Woman,” is free. The gallery is open Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 10 p.m.

CSUF TSU Center Gallery
800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 278-3371

-Lindsey Hasting for DiscoverOC

Photography Nature Hike Saturday in Laguna

lhastings — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:15:18 +0000

Saturday, March 1, take a photo hike with Laguna Canyon Foundation naturalists Don Millar and Dave Louton in beautiful Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.

It feels great to get out of “city life” for a little while and just be with the trees. And you’ll be able to capture some great images of flowers, other aspects of nature, or a fellow hiker.

The hike is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Reservations should be made by calling 949-923-2235. The guided hike is free, but be prepared to pay $3 for parking.

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA

-Lindsey Hastings for DiscoverOC

See ‘12 Angry Men’ at Segerstrom Hall

lhastings — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:12:01 +0000

Now through March 9, you can see Richard Thomas starring in “12 Angry Men” at Segerstrom Hall.

OK, you may be thinking, “I could see angry men anywhere I go, for free,” but this is much more exciting! Originally a teleplay written by Reginald Rose, “12 Angry Men has been reproduced as a film and a television show.

The play focuses on 12 men who have been called to be jurors. They must deliberate the fate of a murderer. Yet as the men argue their points of view, they discover that they must face their own past to solve the mystery.

There are various show times, including matinees and evenings. Tickets are $15 to $65. Go to the online box office to choose your time and seats. The show runs about an hour and a half with no intermission.

Segerstrom Hall
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 556-2787

-Lindsey Hastings for DiscoverOC

José Casas’ tragedy “14″ in Santa Ana

lhastings — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:56:11 +0000

From now until March 15 you can experience José Casas “14” in Santa Ana. This tragic play, told in monologues, shows the story of 14 Mexican immigrants who died in the sweltering Arizona desert whilst crossing the border in May 2001. It has been called “Best Original Play” by the ARIZONIA and won the Theatre Award of Excellence in 03-04.

Casas wrote this play based upon many interviews he gave. It is said to investigate the complex relationship between Mexicans, Chicanos and Anglos who reside in Arizona. This play isn’t about who’s good and who’s bad but the gray area that we must accept in between the two.

“14” shows on Fridays and Saturday at 8 p.m. You can also catch a Sunday matinee at
3 p.m. on March 2 and 9. General admission is $15 with students and seniors at $10. Remember to bring a valid I.D.

For reservations you may call 714-540-1157 or e-mail BOFTC.reservations@gmail.com.

310 W. 5th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(2nd Floor above El Curtido Restaurant)

For Parking:
Santa Ana Public Parking Structure
310 N Birch St
Santa Ana, CA 92701

-Lindsey Hastings for DiscoverOC

‘Defying Gravity’ in Brea this weekend

lhastings — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:15:50 +0000

This Saturday and Sunday, Feb 23-24, you can catch “Defying Gravity” at the Brea Curtis Theatre.

Stephen Schwartz composed the extremely popular music for shows such as “Wicked,” “Pippin” and “The Baker’s Wife.” Now his closest friends, Debbie Gravitte and Scott Coulter, have joined together in showcasing Schwartz’s memorable pieces in one full-length musical experience. You can catch Schwartz’s shows on Broadway, but you’ll only see this one at the Curtis.

Saturday’s show is at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday’s is at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $22 to $28. The theatre is pretty small, so purchase your tickets online now!

Brea Curtis Theatre
1 Civic Center Cir.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7600-Lindsey Hastings for DiscoverOC

Untold Stories of the Gold Rush in Fullerton

lhastings — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:11:22 +0000

From now until March 2, see the exhibit “Gold Fever: Untold Stories of the California Gold Rush” at the Fullerton Museum Center. The Gold Rush set the stage for California’s development and now you can learn all about it: from before gold was discovered in 1848 to the frantic dash to California in 1849.

The museum in open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 4 p.m., Thursdays from noon to 8 p.m., Fridays through Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays.

General admission is $4, seniors 65+ and students are $3 and children 6 to 12 are $1. Also, if you go the first Thursday of the month, everyone gets in for only $2 each.

Don’t miss this exhibit on the rush that defined California.

Fullerton Museum Center
301 N. Pomona Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 738-6545

-Lindsey Hastings for DiscoverOC

Tigers! At the Discovery Science Center

lhastings — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:33:44 +0000

Through May 4, you and the little tykes can learn all about tigers and track the legend of these mysterious creatures. The Discovery Science Center combines biology, ecology, geography and natural history into a compelling high-definition experience for all to enjoy.

The exhibit focuses on a Bengal tiger family at the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Through their story, you will learn all about the preservation and protection of tigers from being hunted for sport. You will identify tiger tracks, direction, speed and learn how a tigress travels with her cub.

The Science Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission for children ages 3 to 17 is $9.95, for adults $12.95. Kids age 2 and under get in free.

Discovery Science Center
2500 N Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 542-2823

-Lindsey Hastings for DiscoverOC

‘Charlotte’s Web’ at SCR

lhastings — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:25:46 +0000

Now you can see the classic tale of a pig and a spider on stage! Catch Charlotte’s Web until Feb 24 at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa. This version is adapted by Joseph Robinette and directed by Shelley Butler.

Tickets are $20 to $27. It’s best to purchase them online in advance, since limited seats are left. There are a variety of performance times from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Pick the one that’s best for you and bring the family on an adventure you won’t soon forget.

South Coast Repertory
655 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
(714) 708-5500

-Lindsey Hastings for DiscoverOC