Things to Do
Washington Square Arts Report prepared by Jean Poppa
GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS
The Bowers Museum of Cultural Art
www.bowers.org 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 567-3600
The Bowers Museum in Santa Ana will allow Santa Ana residents to visit the museum on the First Sunday and Third Tuesday of every month between 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. free of charge. Santa Ana residents will need to show a Driver's License or any picture I.D. with any correspondence that has their name and Santa Ana address on it. Museum hours: Tues-Sun: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Features: First Californians and CA Legacies; Vision of the Sharman Gems! Colors of Light and Stone - The Michael Scott Private Collection” Lectures: 4/26 at 1:30 0pm “Persian Rugs: 2500 Years of Art, Culture and Craftsmanship Admission: $5.00 4/26 from 10:00am – 5:00pm – The Art of Adorning –Bead Society of OC Admission: Free 4/27 at 1:30 pm – In-depth preview of Carlisle Floyd’s “Susannah” Admission: Free Family Festival – Japanese Cherry Blossom Family Festival; Sun. April 27 from 11:00-3:30 pm Upcoming: Terra Cotta Warriors – Guardsman of the First Emperor – Opening May 18, 2008 – Order your tickets now!!
The Bowers Kidseum
www.bowers.org/kidseum/kidseum.asp Features: Activities at Bowers Museum: Preschool Discoveries 3-5 yrs Activity Tours Other Youth programs such as Scouts Tues. & Wed. 10:30-12, $12/child ($6 additional sibling), $5 adult.; Sat. & Sun. 11-3:30, (free w/ Bowers admission) Art Lab, Face Painting & Storytellers @1:30 p.m. Information for Summer Art Camp available on website
Centennial Heritage Museum
www.centennialmuseum.org 3101 W. Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704 (714) 850-9452 Features: Kellogg House Tours: Wed.-Fri. 1-5 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $5; Seniors/Children $4.00 5/10/08 – Mother’s Day Tea
Delhi Center
www.delhicenter.com 505 E. Central Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92707 (714) 481-9600 Features: Manuel Esqueda Museum Shop Classes offered in Health; Education, Cultural Arts; Recreation; Economic Development
Taco Bell Discovery Science Center & 3D Laser Theater
www.discoverycube.org 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 542-2823 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily FREE ADMISSION for Santa Ana residents 1st Monday of month, Parking $3 $12.95 Adults, $9.95 for Seniors (55+) & Kids 3 to 17 1/18/08 – 5/4/08 – CLIFFORD, THE BIG RED DOG 2/1/08-5/4/08 – TIGERS-Tracking A Legend: Myths and Mysteries explored 2/1/08 – 4/30/08 –“Mouth Power” Discover a healthy mouth Features: “Dinoquest”( 40 interactive dinosaur exhibits); Boeing Delta III Rocket with 25K thrust engine; Underwater Themed Kidstation for 0-5 yrs. Try the 100 Hands-On Science Exhibits, Website has available their “year-long” calendar
CA State Fullerton’s Grand Central Art Center
www.grandcentralartcenter.com 125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 567-7233 Features: Student Films www.ratpoweredfilms.com Theater: Show #2 ; April 11-26; Directed by Rita Renee Performs 8pm April 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 New Play Readings: April 30-May 3; Performs 8pm April 30, May 1, 2, 3 10 Minute Plays: May 8-10; Performs 8pm May 8, 9, 10
Santa Ana Artist Village
Features: First Saturday’s --Entertainment & Open Galleries
Dr. Willela Howe-Waffle House & Medical Museum
www.santaanahistory.com Offices: Santa Ana Historic Preservation Society & Orange Co. Historical Society 120 W. Civic Center Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 547-9645 Features: $5 Tour Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum Open House: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Note: House is being painted so date uncertain as to next open house)
The Old Orange County Courthouse
www.ocparks.com/oldcourthouse 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 973-6605 (Built in 1901) FREE Tours Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Features: O. C. History Center & Archives & Pacific Coast Archaeological Society Library
Orange County Center for Contemporary Art
www.occca.org 117 N. Sycamore St., Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 667-1517 Gallery Hours: Thurs & Sun: Noon-5:00 p.m. Fri & Sat: Noon - 9:00 p.m. Mon-Weds. By Apt. No Entrance Fee Features: 1st Friday Films FREE Current exhibition: Feature: Suki Berg, Making Her Mark; April 4 – 26, 2008. Free Admission Feature: On, Of, and About Paper, An All Media National Juried Competition artworks on, made of, or conceptually about paper; Exhibition runs: May 1st to 31st, 2008 Jurors: Peter Nesbett and Shelly Bancroft; co-publishers Art on Paper Magazine and Directors of Triple Candie Art Venue in Harlem, NYC; Reception Saturday May 3rd, 6-10pm; Free admission: Feature: “Enclosed, Encased & Enrobed” A Provocative exploration of Society’s norms and requirements for body coverage; by Darlyn Susan Yee, Christian Ponce, Yun Bai & The Nipple Project; June 5-28, 2008 Feature: EMC Concert Series: May 10, May 17, June 14; 8:pm; doors open 7:30 pm; Free Admission
MUSIC & DANCE
Opera Pacific
www.operapacific.org 600 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92707 (800) 346-7372 Features: 2008 Season: “Susannah” 5/14/08; 5/18/08; 5/22/08; 5/24/08
Pacific Chorale
www.pacificchorale.org 3621 S. Harbor Blvd., Ste. 220, Santa Ana, CA 92704 (714) 662-2345 Preparing for 2007-2008: “40th Anniversary Season.” 3/29/08 - 8:00 p.m. “American Treasurers” 5/17/08 - 8:00 p.m. “Revelations, Revolutions”
Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra
www.psyo.org 3631 S. Harbor Blvd, #100, Santa Ana, CA 92704 (714) 755-5799 Features: 2007/2008 CONCERT SEASON PSYO SPRING CONCERT Orange County Performing Arts Center's Renée and Henry Segestrom Concert Hall Sunday, May 11, 2008– 4:00 PM COMMUNITY CONCERT Leisure World, Laguna Woods Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 4:00pm PSYO SEASON FINALE CONCERT Orange County Performing Arts Center's Renée and Henry Segestrom Concert Hall
THEATER
Broadway on Tour Children’s Theater
www.broadwayontour.org Ebell Theater, 625 French St., Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 542-6939 Features: 2008 Season: DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: - April: 19, 20, 26, 27 at 2:00 pm; April 26 also at 7:30 pm May: 3, 10, 11 at 2:00 pm; also May 3 at 7:30 pm Adults: $12.00; Seniors and children under 12: $10.00
Rude Guerrilla Theater Co.
http://www.rudeguerilla.org 200 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 547-4688 Features: May 20 - June 11 – “Knives in Hens” WARNING: Adult themes.The Orange Co. Performing Arts Pavilion & Ambrosia Restaurant
www.ocpavilion.com 801 N. Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 550-0880 Features: Musical Tributes at 8 p.m.: Check website for the various featured tributes Friday Night Jazz – Every Friday at 8:00 pm at the Vault
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Santa Ana College
www.sac.edu 1530 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706 Features: Dance: Danceworks – May 8 - 11 Theater: Arts: Within these Confines: May 8 – May 30; High School Invitational; June 12 – August 2; A summer tradition! Santa Ana College hosts an exhibition of artwork from local high schools. Big Bands meets Vocal Jazz – May 16 Cinderella Waltz – May 30 – June 8 Tessman Planetarium 1530 W. 17th St., Bldg. M-10, Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 564-6356 Shows presented on selected days - reservations necessary - Mon- Fri. Features: “How Rare is Earth?”; “Where are You?”; “How Far is Up?”, and “The Star of Bethlehem.”
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park and Crean Family Farm
www.santaanazoo.org 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701 FREE ADMISSION for Santa Ana residents 2nd Tuesday of month General Information: Admission is $6 for adults; $3 for children 3 to 12 years of age and senior citizens; and FREE to children 2 and under, people with disabilities and members of the Zoo.
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Wilshire Square Traditional Tea
www.wilshire-square.org May 3 – 12:00 pm limited seating see website for details
Mother’s Day Celebration
City flier pdf Sat. May 17, 2008 – 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Santa Ana Stadium; Santa Ana Parks & Rec. featuring Little Joe y La Familia; Stadium Parking $5.00; table for 8 on the field $500 otherwise Free Admission
June Family Festival
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1100 S. Center Street, S.A. June 13, 14, 15;
Be sure to check the various websites for additional exhibits and shows.
The OC Pavilion
The OC Pavilion is a vision of Michael "37 Stories" Harrah and opened in July 2005 at 801 North Main Street in the former Bank of America building. If everything in the July 10th OC Register article is true, it's a major asset to the downtown area and to our neighborhood. Harrah spent $21 million intalling a plush, state of the art concert facility and an Ambrosia restaurant on the 2nd floor and The Vault, a VIP lounge in the old BofA vault. Most of the acts seem to be "tribute" bands. The OC Pavilion website lists coming attractions and ticket information. Tickets are sold through Ticketweb.
If any WSNA resident visits the Pavilion and wants to add to this or write a review, we'll create a page for the Pavilion.
Go see a movie, Take one of your neighbors or their kids with you. Our convenient, never-crowded local theater has a new lease on life after being run down by Captain Blood. The owner is Jeff Stedman's Picture Show Entertainment. Here's an article about his Colorado theater. The films are a little stale but hey, what do ya want for a buck? (Admission $1.00 on Tuesdays, $1.75 other days) ? OC Register Showtimes. Showtimes 714 836-7469. If you haven't been there, the theaters are accessible from the rear entrance of Main Place (facing the 5 Fwy) The box office is up the escalator to the right and the theaters are one more escalator up.
With 107 screens within six miles of Washington Square there's no excuse not to find something good to watch. Rent a DVD if you don't want to drive. The good news is that Video Sky at 417 W. 17th Street changed ownership and was cleaned up and smells better, no change that, it smells worse and they have fewer new movies. Netfiix is a good option. DVD rentals at Videosky are $1.50.
Attend a Santa Ana City Council Meeting. You've seen them on Channel 3 if you have cable, now see them in person! Check up on your elected councilperson to make sure she's representing our neighborhood well. Or go to a Com-Link meeting on the 4th Thursday of every month in the Community Room of the Police Station at 6:30PM. It's a forum to exchange information between Santa Ana's diverse neighborhoods. Hint: there's often free food before the meeting! If you click on the link above you'll find your webmaster and treasurer in the center of the photo at the top of the Com-Link page.
Take a look at the City of Santa Ana Community Calendar for a list of meetings and events elsewhere in the city.
OC Weekly's Calendar, The Register's Calendar, The LA Times Calendar Live
There are always fine art events and performances going on at Santa Ana College. Here's the Spring 2008 Calendar. Don't forget that the largest planetarium in Orange County is right next door. The Tessman Planetarium on campus has interesting shows open to the public for only $3.00. The schedule isn't published but is available by phone 714 564-6356 Tuesday and Thursday between 10 & 1 or leave a message and they'll call you back.
Make sure to check the WSNA Santa Ana College page for more events and use your VIP card for free admission.
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