FREE HOLIDAY EVENT: LAS POSADAS
Sponsored by the James Irvine Foundation
Saturday | December 20 | 5pm – 7pm
JOIN US FOR A TRADITIONAL MEXICAN CELEBRATION!
A reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s journey as they seek shelter in Bethlehem. Continue reading
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Free admission to the Bowers Museum today including a 40’s Family Festival
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Salute to the 40s Family Festival
Sponsored by The Nicholas Endowment
NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM
Visit the Bowers Museum for free on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, which is the Target Free First Sunday event. Free admission to specially-ticketed exhibition China’s Lost Civilization is limited to the first 1,500 people on a first come, first served basis. Each recipient must be present. Tickets can be picked up in the North Wing.
Free admission is also included to Bowers Museum permanent exhibitions including: Sacred Realms: Temple Murals by Shashi Dhoj Tulachan; Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands; California Legacies: Missions and Ranchos; Vision of the Shaman, Song of the Priest; California: The Golden Years; Ancient Arts of China and limited engagement exhibition Heavenly Horses. Continue reading
Santa Ana Council Member and Mayor installation and reception set for Dec. 9
The City of Santa Ana is hosting an Installation and Reception for the City Council Members who were reelected in the November General Election as well as Mayor Miguel Pulido, on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., at the City Council Chambers, located at 22 Civic Center Plaza, in Santa Ana.
There will be a reception immediately following at the Bowers Museum, located at 2002 North Main Street, in Santa Ana. Continue reading
Miniondas celebrates 40 years of publication with a Quiceañera Expo at the Bowers
For Immediate Release
Miniondas Celebrates 40 Years of Publication with a Quiceañera Expo at Bowers Nov. 23
Free Festival Features Fashion Show, Live Mariachis, Music, Prizes and More
(Santa Ana, Calif.) Miniondas, Orange County’s free Latino weekly newspaper, invites the community to a free Quinceañera Expo celebrating its 40 years of continuous publication on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 12 PM – 4 PM at the Bowers Museum. The Bowers is located at 2002 N. Main St. in Santa Ana.
The free Miniondas Quinceañera Expo will feature a fabulous quincea era fashion show, live music, mariachis, DJs, limousines, party bus, cake, photographers, videographers, flowers, invitations, prizes, raffles, an opportunity to win a quinceañera gownand everything needed to plan a memorable event. Continue reading
Meet Bestselling Author Karl Marlantes at the Bowers Museum on 11/19
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For Immediate Release
Wed., Nov. 19, 2015
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Kershaw Auditorium
FREE LECTURE & BOOK SIGNING: What It Is Like to Go to War
Meet Bestselling Author Karl Marlantes in Conversation
Bestselling author Karl Marlantes will be at the Bowers Museum on Wednesday, November 19 at 7:30 pm for a free lecture and signing to discuss his latest non-fiction work, What It Is Like to Go to War. Mr. Marlantes will be interviewed by Mary Menzel, Director of the California Center for the Book. Mr. Marlantes is a Vietnam Veteran, a Rhodes Scholar, and the author of the New York Times best-selling novel Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War.
In What It Is Like to Go to War, Mr. Marlantes takes the reader on a deeply personal and frank journey into what it is like to experience the ordeal of combat. Marlantes combines riveting accounts of his combat experiences with lucid analysis, self-examination and thoughts on war throughout history from Homer to The Mahabharata to Jung. Continue reading
Bolivian Hispanic Heritage Month event at the Bowers set for Oct. 12
LULAC-Bolivia Invites You to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Bowers Museum
Live Music, Dance and Poetry from the Americas on Sunday, October 12 at 4:30 pm
In celebration of “Hispanic Heritage Month,” LULAC-Bolivia is honored to present talented Latino singers, dancers, poets and artists on Sunday, October 12 at 4:30pm at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. LULAC #3188 promises an evening of color and a touch of Latino magic through the exhibition of our finest work.
In an effort to keep our Latin American multiculturalism, poetry, music, art and folklore vibrant, LULAC-Bolivia has invited a variety of artists from several countries to perform, including Mexico, Argentina, Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia and Bolivia. Continue reading
Free Italian & Mediterranean Family Festival set for 10/5 at the Bowers Museum
The Bowers Museum is hosting a free Italian & Mediterranean Family Festival at this Sunday, Oct. 5 from 11 am – 4 pm, at 2002 N. Main St., in Santa Ana.
This is a free event sponsored by The Nicholas Endowment and presented by the Bowers Italian Cultural Arts Council.
Schedule: Continue reading
Celebrate the cultural arts of Japan at the Bowers Museum through 9/28
THE BONSAI TRADITION: CULTURAL ARTS OF JAPAN
Tues. – Sun. | September 23 – 28
10 AM – 4 PM| John M. Lee Court
This harmonious display consists of 28 trees selected from private collections who are devotees to the living, natural art form of bonsai. The Viewing Stones, or ‘found art,’ are collected from various parts of the U.S. and Asia. The artists, all members from Kofu Bonsai Kai, will be available each day to answer questions and to help you understand the beauty and simplicity of this exquisite and inspiring art form. Presented by Kofu Bonsai Kai, Orange County. Sponsored by The James Irvine Foundation and the Medellas Foundation. Free to members. Free with paid admission. Continue reading
Mayor Miguel Pulido to host a State of the City reception on 9/30
Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido is hosting a campaign breakfast reception that will include a “State of the City” update on September 30, 2014, from 7:30 am to 9:30 am at the Bowers Museum, in the John Lee Court, at 2002 N. Main St., in Santa Ana.
Tables are available for $2,000 and individual tickets are available for $200. Please RSVP to Alisha Mendoza at (213) 891-2965 or via email here.
About Mayor Pulido
Since he was first elected to the Santa Ana City Council in 1986, Mayor Miguel Pulido has been a major force in the renaissance and economic revitalization of the City. He is currently serving his sixth term as Mayor and has proven to be a leader, not only within the community, but regionally and nationally. Mayor Pulido has focused his efforts on improving the quality of life for all Santa Ana residents. During his tenure the City has experienced a 58 percent reduction in crime, an increase in home values, a rise in the number of business licenses, an enhancement of the economic opportunities for the private sector, an overall revitalization of the City’s infrastructure and an expansion in social and culture venues. Continue reading
Free admission to the Autumn Moon Festival at the Bowers Museum this weekend
MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT: Free Admission to Autumn Moon Festival at Bowers Museum This Weekend
WHEN: Sat., Sept. 20 and Sun., Sept. 21 from 11am – 3:30 pm
WHERE: Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
COST: Free For All
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Continue reading
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Bowers Museum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 10, 2014
CONTACT: Victor Payan, Latino Audience Engagement Specialist, 714-567-3645, vpayan@bowers.org
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Bowers Museum
Orange County Institution Offers Programs, Exhibits Showcasing Hispanic Heritage
The Bowers Museum of Cultural Art in Santa Ana offers several wonderful exhibits and events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Orange County. In addition to fascinating permanent exhibits showcasing Hispanic cultures throughout the Americas, the Bowers will also host the opening screenings for the 5th OC Film Fiesta on Sept. 18 and 19.
Founded in 1936, the Bowers Museum evokes the inviting serenity of a Californio hacienda, with its arched corridors and red tiled roof. Inside its halls, the Bowers contains permanent exhibits of Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican artifacts, California’s Missions and Ranchos era and Southern California’s Native peoples. Continue reading
5th OC Film Fiesta kicks off Thurs., Sept. 18 at the Bowers Museum
5th OC Film Fiesta Kicks Off Thurs., Sept. 18 at Bowers Museum
Fest Opens With Volando Bajo, Homage to Mexican Musica Romantica of the ‘80s
(Santa Ana) The 5th Annual OC Film Fiesta opens Thurs., Sept. 18 at 7 pm at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana with a free screening of Volando Bajo, acclaimed Mexican director Beto Gomez’s hilarious homage to musica romantica of the 1980s. The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 Main St. in Santa Ana. The OC Film Fiesta, which features three weekends of films, documentaries and workshops, runs through Sunday, Oct. 5.
Presented by the City of Santa Ana PRCSA and produced by Pocharte, the OC Film Fiesta is a free cinematic celebration of Orange County’s diversity and multicultural heritage. The OC Film Fiesta continues on Friday, Sept. 19 at the Bowers with a special 1:30 pm screening of Fernando de Fuentes’ 1936 classic Vamonos con Pancho Villa with a discussion about the film’s legendary composer, Silvestre Revueltas. Continue reading
Free Caribbean Family Festival at the Bowers Museum on Sep. 7
The Bowers Museum is hosting a free Caribbean Family Festival on Sunday, September 7, 2014, from 11 am – 4 pm, at the Margaret and Cleo Key Courtyard. This event is sponsored by The Nicholas Endowment.
This event will include:
- Face painting, Jelly Fish and Wood Fan art projects
- Free frozen tropical fruit bars
The Caribbean Jems will wow the audience with their vibrant costumes and unique high energy dances. They will perform to popular Caribbean music played by Upstream. Continue reading
The Bowers Museum’s August programs showcase the diversity of Latino culture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 12, 2014
CONTACT
Victor Payan
Latino Audience Engagement Specialist
714-567-3645
vpayan@bowers.org
BOWERS MUSEUM FEATURES GREAT LATINO PROGRAMS IN AUGUST
Lineup includes Lecture about Buenos Aires, Spanish Masters Presentation and Lalo Guerrero Doc
The Bowers Museum is proud to present a number of wonderful Latino programs in August, which showcase the diversity of the Latino community. The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 N. Main St. in the heart of Santa Ana. All events take place in the Norma Kershaw Auditorium. Student tickets are only $5.
On Thursday, August 14, join award-winning lecturer Jacqueline Hahn for An Evening in Buenos Aires: The “Good Air,” the Paris of South America. Madame Hahn will take you on a delightful trip to Buenos Aires. Explore the rich history, geography, architecture, sprawling avenues, parks, museums, and cafés of this enchanting city. Attendees will receive a free, autographed textbook from Ms. Hahn. The presentation begins at 7pm. Continue reading
Bower Museum’s Fiesta Latina set for July 27
Bowers Museum’s Fiesta Latina Celebrates Art, Culture, Community on July 27
Admission Free to First 1,500 Visitors and to All Santa Ana Residents
Santa Ana, Calif. — The Bowers Museum announces a new community program, Fiesta Latina, as part of the New California Treasures project supported by the James Irvine Foundation.
For one day only, Sunday, July 27, 2014, the Bowers will offer free admission to the first 1,500 visitors, plus free admission to all Santa Ana residents, to see its wonderful exhibitions and take advantage of this fun-filled day. The Fiesta Latina takes place from 11am-3:30pm at the Bowers Museum.
Visitors will enjoy the Latin music of boleros, rancheras, tangos and more with DJ Soto. Guests can learn how to dance salsa and compete in a dance competition to the live music of Cantamerica, an award-winning guitar ensemble, as they perform in the John M. Lee Court from 2 pm to 3:30 pm. A demonstration/performance of Brazilian martial arts will take place by Capoeira Brasil Tustin at 1:30 pm. Continue reading