Dinner with Dave, at the Memphis at the Santora, on Wednesday, December 9th!
It’s the return of Bad Santa photos!
Join us for Dinner with Dave this Wednesday for an evening of holiday festivities and Free Dinner starting at 10pm!
Allensworth will be playing at 10pm with the anticipated arrival of last years unforgettable Bad Santa! Continue reading
The Neighborhood Housing Services of Orange County, El Salvador Park and Recreational Center and the Artesia-Pilar Neighborhood Association cordially invite you to attend La Posada, on Friday, December 11, 2009. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m., at El Salvador Park and Recreational Center, located at 1825 W. Civic Center Drive.
The Posada procession will promptly begin at 6:00 p.m. Local entertainment will follow. Food for Sale will benefit the after-school Adventures Program and the Artesia Pilar Neighborhood Association.
Have you been to Santa Ana’s The Road Less Traveled Store? The Road Less Traveled is an environmentally & human conscious store dedicated to bringing alternatives to every aspect of life.
Here is what they are up to this month:
Truffles: Simple & Sinful – $35
December 13 (sun), 11am-2PM
Learn how to make decadent chocolate treats from C-Salt Gourmet owner, Courtney. Create a number of yummy flavors and make decorative boxes.
Kids Beading – $25
December 13th (sun), 3-5PM
All you need to know to make earrings, bracelets & necklaces! Easy step by step instruction, how to booklet & all materials included! Continue reading
The Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana invites you to their “Mexican Festival of Cinema,” at the Bowers Museum, on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
This Thursday’s film is “Memorias de un Mexicano,” which was filmed in 1950. The remastered, edited version of Salvador Toscano’s film about the Mexican Revolution will be screened. Continue reading
Rather than print thousands of cards this year, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez will instead make donations to Orange County non-profits in need by sponsoring a holiday donation competition, according to her campaign website.
Your favorite non-profit could benefit – click here to apply today! Deadline is Monday, December 16.
“In light of these tough economic times and given the continued focus on climate change and the need to do more to protect our environment, there was no question that for the first time ever, the right thing for me to do this year was to go green with my holiday cards,” said Sanchez. “Those who typically receive my cards will still receive my card, only this year they will receive an electronic version. And with the money we normally spend on printing and mailing the cards, my campaign will give donations to needy non-profits in Orange County through a competitive application process.” Continue reading
Art sale at Santa Ana College . . this week only!
The art sale features lots of ceramic pieces by local artist Connie Major.
Dec. 1 & 2, 2009
10:30am to 4:00pm and 6:00am to 9:00pm
Dec. 3, 2009
10:00am to 3:00pm Continue reading
1st Annual Santa Ana International Music Festival 2009
Casas Guanajuato – Santa Ana, El Centro Cultural de Mexico and Fundacion Yanga Veracruz
Title Sponsor – Downtown Inc.
Where: Downtown Santa Ana 4th Street, Sycamore, Artist Village, Fiesta Marketplace, Yost Theater
When: Saturday November 21, 2009, noon to 9:00 p.m and Sunday November 22, 2009, noon to 8:00 p.m
Entertainment: various musical styles from all over the world, including world music, country, reggae, latin, african drumming, japanese, flamenco, persian, rock, hip hop, native american, colombian, brazilia and much more… Continue reading
Relámpago del Cielo’s Ritmos de la Costa Tropical concert will be held this Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM at Santa Ana High School.
Tickets are selling fast! Contact the office to reserve tickets: (714) 836-8715.
Relámpago del Cielo Inc. (RDC) , a 501(c)3 non-profit organization is celebrating it’s 30th Anniversary. Continue reading
The Lacrosse Music Tour is coming to Santa Ana, on Nov. 21. This is an all day event, with many entertaining activities including: lacrosse games, auditions for athletic actors, contests, and a concert featuring 3OH!3 and DRAKE. This definitely has the potential to be a fun day all around!
Here is the event schedule –
Date: 11/21/09
Location: Santa Ana Municipal Stadium
602 N Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703
9:00 AM – Sports Studio Casting:
Athletic Actors are encouraged to tryout for roles in future Hollywood productions, and Lace up for a spot in the upcoming lacrosse feature film, Crooked Arrows, in development. Continue reading
Military Salute, Now – Nov. 26
Knott’s Berry Farm pays tribute to past and present U.S. armed forces personnel during Veteran’s Month with free park admission for them and a guest November 1-26 only. Up to six additional tickets can be purchased for only $15 each. Military ID or DD214 presented with a photo ID required for discount.
For the past 18 months, I have been transforming the Yost Theater into a world-class performance venue. It will be fully complete, along with a restaurant, in 2010.
We are finally at a stage to host international touring acts. This Saturday Nov. 7 we are proud to present Mum, an experimental Icelandic pop group whose music is characterized by soft vocals, eccentric beats and colorful effects, and a variety of traditional and unconventional instruments. Hildur Gudnadottir of Mum opens the evening with a solo performance followed by Icelandic group Sin Fang Bous.
This Sunday, November 1, the Bowers Museum will be presenting a “Day of the Dead” Festival, starting at 12 noon. Here is their schedule of events:
MEXICAN DAY OF THE DEAD FAMILY FESTIVAL
12:00 PM
Revel in one of Mexico’s oldest traditions by honoring the spirits of our lost loved ones as they come back to earth on this special day. Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a celebration of life through music, dance, food, and art.
NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM
11:00 – 11:20; 3:15 – 3:35
FILM: Flickering Lights: Days of the Dead – A visual journey into the history and celebration of the Mexican Days of the Dead.
1:30 – 3:00
FILM: Macario directed by Roberto Gavaldón – This classic Mexican movie depicts a man’s struggle over his own needs and the needs of his family during the Dia de los Muertos holiday. (English sub-titles) Continue reading
Do you know any high school students who have a passion for fashion? The Art Institute of Orange County, located at 3601 West Sunflower Avenue in Santa Ana, is going to give a way two full scholarships – and a load of other prizes.
Here is their official information about this contest:
Recognition is a beautiful thing…and so is an exciting future in the fashion industry. You can find both at The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition 2010. Now open for entries, this competition challenges high school seniors to create the best original design in two categories: fashion design and fashion marketing, merchandising or retail management. The excellent part? Two grand prize winners will have the opportunity to earn a full tuition scholarship to study fashion at an Art Institutes school, as well as tour Seventeen magazine’s offices, have lunch with a style pro, indulge in a $500 shopping spree, attend New York City Fashion Week — and blog about the experience on Seventeen.com. Continue reading
“Former Santa Ana College student Vicente Serrano returns to screen his documentary “A Forgotten Injustice” on Monday, October 19,” according to the Anaheim Examiner.
The first screening starts at 11:00 a.m. in Santa Ana College’s Phillips Hall.
Here’s a few excerpts about the movie and Serrano, from the Anaheim Examiner: Continue reading
Picture courtesy of the L.A. Times
Santa Ana is known for its art – but did you know that our new Court of Appeals building features murals and paintings representing historic Orange County legal cases?
The new 4th District Court of Appeal building in Santa Ana features “a mural depicting Westminster vs. Mendez, the 1947 ruling originating in Orange County that put an end to segregated schools for Mexican children. It was painted by students from Otto A. Fischer School, which serves residents of juvenile hall,” according to the L.A. Times.
The art work was spearheaded by appellate Justice Eileen Moore, who was assigned the task of finding artwork – but given no budget. Continue reading