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Anaheim and
Orange County
Art Calendar
May
Cinco de Mayo
May 5
A day of entertainment and festivities commemorating the Battle of Puebla when a Mexican militia defeated the invading French Army. Festivities include the crowning of a fiesta queen, carnival rides, food booths, entertainment & soccer tournament.
Greek Festival
May 20,21,22
Greek music, greek dancing, food & pastries held by St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church.
714-827-0181
Doheny Heritage Music Festival
Date TBA (Mid May)
877-750-3700
Doheny State Beach
The annual May festival is located on the Doheny State Beach and includes food vendors, artistic performers, gift store and three stages featuring continuous music. The doors open at 11am and music plays until 9pm.
Anaheim Children’s Art Festival
Late May, Date TBA
(714) 280-0772
At the Center Street Promenade in late May, this day-long festival has grown since its1997 founding by the Anaheim Arts Council, and now draws about 7,000 to try projects in staffed booths.
July
Pageant of the Masters
(949) 494-1145
July 7-Sept 1
July and August since the early 1930’s brings a juried exhibit of fine, original works by gifted artists.
Laguna Beach Passport
Through summer; July through end Aug
Laguna Beach
Art-A-Fair Festival 949.494.4514
Laguna Beach is offering "Passport to Laguna" that grants a one-time admission to four great art venues: Art-A-Fair, Festival of Arts, Laguna Art Museum and Sawdust Art Festival. A free shuttle will service the festivals from all parking lots and lodging facilities within the City. Purchase Passports at the Art-A-Fair Festival ticket booth.
Pageant of the Masters
July through end Aug
Irvine Bowl Park
(949) 494-1145
Witness art coming to life
Sawdust Art Festival
July though Sept
Laguna Beach
(949) 494-3030
See more than 200 Laguna Beach artists exhibit and sell their original artwork including jewelry, ceramics and textiles. See artist’s demonstrations; attend complimentary art classes and children’s art activities. There are three stages for entertainment, cafes and a saloon.
Summer Jazz Series - Hyatt Newport Beach
All summer through Oct 15
Hyatt Newport Beach Amphitheater, on the Golf Course
(949) 729-1234
Hosted by The Wave 94.7, this event features the smooth sounds of jazz artists.
The Queen Mary Jazz Series (Thursdays)
July through end Sept
The Queen Mary
(562) 499-1650
Jazz by the bay at the Queen Mary, Long Beach
Festival of Arts
July through end August
Laguna Beach
(949) 494-1145
Laguna Beach presents the Festival of Arts with nearly140 painters, sculptors, ceramists, jewelers, photographers and other artists are on display and available for sale strictly on the Festival grounds.
Contemporary Culture
July end through end Sept
City of Brea Gallery
1 Civic Center Dir
Brea, CA
(714) 990-7730
The individuality, humor and pop art-inspired works of Craiger, Gary Taxali, Glenn Barr, Eric Joyner and more.
Fullerton Summer Concert Series
July end through end Sept
The Sports Complex
560 E. Silver Pine between Harbor and Brea
(714) 738-6545
Fullerton is presenting free Wednesday concerts from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Bring the family for a night of live music. "The Answer" a classic rock band will open the series on July 14. Enjoy birthday cake to help celebrate Fullerton's 100th birthday. Food concessions will also be available and free arts and crafts activities. July 14, 2004 - August 18, 2004
Art-A-Fair
Early July through End Aug
(949) 494-4514
Art-A-Fair will feature more traditional art forms; this juried show includes sculpture, bronzes, stained glass, and paintings from artists all over the world.
August
Pageant of the Masters
(949) 494-1145
July 7-Sept 1
July and August since the early 1930’s brings a juried exhibit of fine, original works by gifted artists.
L.A. Graffiti Artist Show
Throughout August
OC Center for Contemporary Art
117 N. Sycamore St
Santa Ana, CA
(714) 667-1517
Hot Blues at South Coast Plaza
Mid August
South Coast Plaza Village
(714) 284-5464
The Center Stage Chapter of The Guilds of the Orange County Performing Arts Center presents "Hot Blues on a Cool Summer Night."
Long Beach Celtic Festival
Mid August
Currently looking for a new venue
(562) 804-5639
Celtic Food and Music
Fiesta Street Fair
August, TBA
(949) 492-1131
Food and game booths, live music, a Salsa Challenge and more are part of the family-oriented fun at the annual Fiesta Street Fair in San Clemente.
September
Festival of Children
Throughout Sept
South Coast Plaza
714-438-3286
A collaboration of children’s charities and community involvement that provides education and resources to improve the future of children throughout the Orange County, California. 125 events during the month include cartooning, craft projects, storytelling, and gymnastics presentations.
Annual Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival
Throughout September
(909) 699-6267
The International Film and Music Festival begins September 8 through the 12th at the Tower Plaza, Movie Experience, corner of Ynez & Rancho California Roads.
Annual Temecula on Stage
September 3rd
Main Street, Old Town Temecula
Contact Theater Foundation
(909) 678-1456
The area's top chefs and wineries will be showcased along with a variety of performance arts including local musicians, vocalists, actors and dancers. Temecula On Stage will be promoted as the centerpiece of an entire weekend.
Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Festival
Sept through Early Oct
Orange County Fair & Exposition Center
(562) 598-0857
International Street Faire
Early Sept, Date TBA
Old Towne Orange
(714) 538-3581
This annual festival offers cuisine, folk music, dance from around the world, more than 100 craft artisans displaying their works around this famous historic plaza at Chapman & Glassell.
Festival of Italy
Sept End through mid Oct
South Coast Plaza
(714) 435-2115
The center-wide festival will showcase the best fashions, food and furnishings from Italy. areas of the shopping center will be decorated to reflect Italian culture and arts with schools, museums, and performing arts groups offering programs and exhibits related to Italy's cultural life and history.
Fall Concert on the Green - Celebration of American Music
Temecula Duck Pond Community
Rancho California Road & Ynez Road
(909)695-2787
The Arts Council of Temecula Valley in conjunction with the Temecula Community Services Department presents the summer concert series. Bring the whole family to enjoy the annual Concert on the Green. Enjoy big band sounds of the Harry James Orchestra.
October
Annual Catalina Island Jazz Trax Festival 2004
Throughout October
Casino Ballroom
Catalina Island
(866) TRAXTIX
The 18th annual festival is a three day, three weekend event that takes place in the Casino Ballroom.
November
Sawdust Art Festival Winter Fantasy
Nov. 19 & 20; Nov. 25, 26 & 27;
Dec 3 & 4; Dec. 10 & 11
Sawdust Art Festival
Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach
(949) 494-3030
The Winter Fantasy is a fine art and crafts festival featuring more than 170 artists from around the country. Visitors may visit with Santa, enjoy art classes and refreshments.
Opera Pacific 2005-2006
Starts in Early November
Orange County Performing Arts Center & the Pacific Amphitheater
Costa Mesa, CA
1-800-346-7372
Annual Intertribal Marketplace
Early Nov
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mt. Washington
Southwest Museum of the American Indian
234 Museum Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90065
323-221-2164
American Indian cultures, traditions, and innovations are celebrated in this unique event of Southern California. Admission is free with museum admission.
Aquarium of the Pacific Autumn Festival
Early Nov, Date TBA
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach, CA
562-590-3100
Dive into the arts, foods, cultures, and marine environments of Asia during our annual Autumn Festival.
December
Festival of Lights - San Diego Wild Animal Park
Throughout Dec
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
San Diego Wild Animal Park
619-718-3000
With over 100, 000 multi-colored lights, light sculptures, holiday entertainment, crafts, and shopping, the Festival is quite literally a sight to see.
Sawdust Art Festival Winter Fantasy
Nov. 19 & 20; Nov. 25, 26 & 27;
Dec 3 & 4; Dec. 10 & 11
Sawdust Art Festival
Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach
(949) 494-3030
The Winter Fantasy is a fine art and crafts festival featuring more than 170 artists from around the country. Visitors may visit with Santa, enjoy art classes and refreshments.
Nutcracker Festival
Dec 3
Holiday Street Fair held at the Center Street Promenade.
714-956-3586
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