Summer Salsa Celebration

This Friday-Jason’s Summer Salsa Celebration!

Jason’s Downtown Restaurant will be hosting their annual Summer Salsa Celebration on Friday, August 22, 2008 starting at 6:00PM.

If you think you’re “hot stuff” with a killer salsa concoction, then bring a batch of it to the celebration and your dish can be entered into the tasting.

A bottle of “El Don” Tequila will be presented to the creator of the favorite salsa of the evening!

Jason’s Downtown Entertainment Line Up

THURSDAY - 08/21 (6:30-9:30PM)
Tammy Vigiletti
Tammy Vigiletti has been entertaining audiences for more than 20 years. She manages her family owned dinner theatre Tibbies which is located in Long Beach aboard the historic Queen Mary. Tammy is currently working on recording a cd featuring her top 10 favorite songs. Please join us for a engaging night filled with first-rate service, sumptuous dining, relaxing intimate and enchanting atmosphere, and stellar entertainment!

FRIDAY - 08/22 (7:00-11:00PM)
Ritmo, Sabor Y Estilo
Changing it up a bit this weekend, local percussionist Jesse Moreira adds a twist of Salsa to his latin jazz stylings in support of the salsa celebration-staying true to the cha chas, boleros, and bossas through dinner, and then kicking up the spicy flavor with some energetic Salsa rhythms. Come out and join the party!!!

AVNT/GRDE

A new skate shop in downtown Santa Ana

AVNT/GRDE is a skate concept/lifestyle shop located in the Art District of Downtown Santa Ana on 306 W. Third St. and they just recently had their grand opening on the 2nd of August. AVNT/GRDE offer something new and refreshing to the area, and have been meet with amazing response from the community. For pictures of the shop visit:

www.avntgrde.blogspot.com
www.myspace.com/avntgrde

Animal Magnetism

An all media national juried exhibition

September 4 to 27, 2008
117 N. Sycamore, Santa Ana, CA
714.667.1517 www.occca.org
Opening Reception September 6th, 6 PM to 10 PM

Juror:
Mat Gleason, editor and publisher of
Coagula Art Magazine

Recently praised by the British critic Julian Stallabrass in his book, Art Incorporated, The Story of Contemporary Art, Mat Gleason has a keen eye for quality and authenticity, ferocious wit and an intimate knowledge of the jungle.

Animals, real and imaginary. We fear them, pamper them, tame them, trap them, eat them, lobby on their behalf, experiment on them, strut them as status symbols, and exterminate them. How do contemporary artists represent them?

From the caves of Lascaux, to the halls of the Louvre, there is no escaping them. With their long pedigree in the history of art, they prowl the great museums of the world. And today, animals leap from the work of contemporary artists, symbolically expressing their ideas and emotions. OCCCA’s terrific exhibition space will showcase a menagerie of superb examples of this trend, from the traditional to the avant-garde, from the realistic to the fantastic, in painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, video and new media

A catalog of accepted works will
accompany this exhibition.

Admission Free

Film, Concerts and Other Events @ OCCCA During September 2008:
First Friday Films: September 5: 8pm
Winged Migration (2001)
Director: Jacques Perrin

EMC Concert no.26: September 13: 8pm
Happy Dwarf
Deal by Dusk
B-side Effect

Domestic Violence Art Exhibit

The truth

The Book, The Documentary, The paintings, The Play

Art Exhibit By Art Guevara

Santora for the Arts Building
First Saturday of the month

(Politically Incorrect)
Rueben Martinez Gallery
Presents

Tres Maestros

Art Guevara
Emigdio Vásquez
Abram Moya Jr.

Santa Ana California

DV (Domestic Violence)

The truth

The book, the documentary, the paintings, the play
By
Art Guevara
Phyllis J. Crow
Julianna Danson

Understanding and Preventing Domestic Violence
Educational Documentary for Intermediate to High School
Educational Documentary for College to University
Educational Documentary before Matrimony

The truth, what is our understanding about the truth in domestic violence?
“If I can reach the good part of every person and change the way they think, my work is done; but then I’ll insist until I see the change is complete.” Guevara

Many times we ask ourselves this question why we are not honest when it comes to domestic violence, what’s the reason for not doing it.

LOVE?
CO DEPENDANCY?
SHAME?
EMBARRASMENT?
IGNORANCE?

Doesn’t matter what’s the reality that drive people to lie about the truth in domestic violence. The only truth is that domestic violence can’t be tolerated in our society anymore; the need of help is and will be a priority until we eradicate this chronic social behavior from our own homes and families.

SAY NO TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Guevara

Mexican Artist
Luis Arturo Guevara Vazquez

Born in Mexico City 1950 the family moved to the State of Guanajuato at the small Village in Salvatierra. At the age of 8 Guevara suffered a car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down, for over a year his parents carried him every day to the doctor for therapy and to get his two daily shots. They didn’t have enough money to buy a wheel chair for him, but they did have a lot of love for their son.

After spending all year long in bed the doctors told the family that he was never going to walk again. But Guevara was listening to his friends playing “Canicas” marbles outside his house but he was not wasting any time, he will get up and fall again and again until one day he was able to last more than a few seconds standing. And then the next day a little step and the next one step, that was without the doctor’s and parents knowledge they told Guevara not to try to get up under any circumstances in order not to hurt him self but some time the bruises will show and they knew I he was trying to get up.

Well he persisted until he was able to walk normally again, and in 1974 or 75 Guevara moved to California where he is pursuing his artistic career. Since then Guevara has donated many WHEEL chairs to poor children mainly to D.I.F. of Rosarito Beach Baja California Mexico .

Guevara’s Art has helped many organizations from Mexico to many States in the USA

Luís Arturo Guevara, Mexican Artist, Civil Rights Activist & Realtor. One of the most active leaders in our community. Orange County , LA County and San Diego County . For the last 25 years Guevara, has been the Artist that has helped many Non-Profit organizations from San Francisco to Los Angeles , Orange County , Mexico .

Guevara a San Juan Capistrano resident since 1995 has dedicated most of his spare time to help families in need and has donated his time and art to many organizations. He has also helped to open and organize some of the following organizations:

President of the Capistrano Art Club
Member of the Cross Creek Cowboys (Reenactment Group)
TV and Radio Commentator helping people to resolve problems
Member of the California Art Club (Impressionist) since 1996
Member of the Fiesta Association
Member of the board of directors of the Helping Hand of San Juan Capistrano
Member of the board of directors of OCCTAC Children with special needs in Santa Ana , CA .

Guevara has organized International art exhibits since 1995 in San Juan Capistrano at the Historic Los Rios Street to help create more business for the City of San Juan . He has been working with the City of Rosarito Beach for the last 13 years helping and racing money for the poor families, batter woman and elderly people. True the government organization. D.I.F. He helped to open the first Therapeutic Center for children with especial needs in the same city. In February his Art Exhibit was to raise funds for the same organization, it was held at the Festival plaza Hotel.

Come Explore Historic Downtown Santa Ana!

Jason’s Downtown Restaurant and Wine Cellar sits in the heart of historic downtown Santa Ana. Fourth Street is home to some of the oldest and most fascinating buildings the city has to offer. The wonderful sites are just another reason to enjoy your dinner outside under the stars on our spacious patio.

Jason’s Downtown Entertainment Line Up

THURSDAY - 08/14 (6:00-10:00PM)
Next Generation Jazz Jam
Come out and hear some great live jazz from the next generation of accomplished jazz artists. Led by trumpet artist Bijon Watson, don’t miss this opportunity to hear him and many of his former students perform. Several of Bijon’s students have gone on to some of the country’s top collegiate music programs: Berklee College of Music, University of Southern California, and Manhattan School of Music to name a few.

FRIDAY - 08/15 (6:30-9:30PM)
Anne Walsh
Slip into the cool summer sounds of Brazil with the lyrical Anne Walsh, complimented by tom Zink on keys and Allen Deremo on bass-from beautiful bossa novas of Jobim and Ivan Lins to new arrangements of contemporary jazz luminaries such as Keith Jarrett, Don Grolnick and Pat Metheney. Not a stranger to Santa Ana, Anne has performed numerous concerts at the Cribb Di Pietro Theatre, as well as inspired voice students at The Orange County High School of the Arts, Jason’s welcomes Anne Walsh.

SATURDAY - 08/16 (7:00-11:00PM)
Dustin White and the Jeff Jones Trio
Dustin White and the Jeff Jones Trio have been performing enticing music for several years. The ensemble recalls classic american jazz and has been influenced by such greats as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and songwriters such as George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Jerome Kern. With Whites sultry voice and Jones lyrical song writing and musical direction, the group has definitely created a fresh and new original sound.

Eclectic Music Concerts

Doors 7pm, Show 8pm

FREE admission, all ages

EMC Concert no.25: August 9: 8pm
Apeyga
Bank Holiday
Fuji Minx

Apeyga
ALBUM REVIEW [by Jim Corcoran] Oct.’07– “‘Forward’ is a vibrant incorporation of light, lush melodic numbers like Liberatus and harder tracks like Rise And Shine. Effects pedals are kicked into fifth gear across the disc, flavouring five of the seven tracks. And these jams are tight, with each song under four minutes. Apeyga seem to be shooting here for quality, not quantity. There are a few evident comparisons to other bands here, most obviously King Crimson. Pinstripe and Liberatus evoke Discipline-era Crimson and would not be out of place during the 1983 Champaign-Urbana record sessions for that band’s Three Of A Perfect Pair release. The End Of Reason, with its monstrous wall of noise, would sit well aside The Construkction Of Light. Other influences abounding here and there, whether deliberate or otherwise, include Rush, Television, Providence, R.I. experimental noise-core duo Lightning Bolt, The Cocteau Twins, and indie instrumental band Tortoise. The self produced disc shines with excellent sound quality and deft musicianship. And judging by the amount of fan testimonials on the band’s website, they are apparently a phenomenal band to see live. According to the date and cities listed on their site they have not toured outside of California. It would be great to see them do that someday. This is a band with a great future ahead of them, no doubt.” -THE DUTCH PROGRESSIVE ROCK PAGE REVIEW

“FUJI MINX, A ‘Glam Bam, Thank you Ma’am’ experience!”
-Erin DeWitt, OCWEEKLY

“I imagine they’d put on a great live show and have really cool videos. They’re obviously a very creative bunch. I can’t help picturing something like Sgt. Pepper’s when I listen to this. It’s sort of a fantasy story record.”
-Amy Lotsberg, CollectedSounds

Bank Holiday Manifesto:
All of our day jobs are spent educating the youth, and because of this we weep. we enjoy playing together. we want our songs heard by as many people as possible, however, don’t mistake our zeal for desperation; we want this on our own terms. our aim is to play/create new and exciting sounds that keep our collective interests; when that ends so do we. each of us can list favorite bands and influences a mile long, but instead of boring you with details we can only offer you our songs, which have been critiqued extensively, far beyond you could ever imagine. So please listen and send us your thoughts, we’ll just ignore them and continue to play until we feel like it should end. your friends, bank holiday

Orange County Center For Contemporary Art
117 N Sycamore. Santa Ana, CA 92701 www.occca.org
714 667 1517 · Th-Sun 12-5pm, Fri-Sat 12-5, & 5-9 *call for evening availability
1st Saturday Receptions: 6-10pm · First Friday Films: 8pm

OCCCA is located at the corner of 2nd and Sycamore in the Santa Ana Artists Village.
There is no entrance fee. Please see the web site for more
information, www.occca.org , or call the gallery during regular operating hours.

Summer Concert Events

EVENTS NOT TO MISS!

Amazing Local young guitarist
Evan Haymond and the Drunk Monkeys
Friday August 8, 2008 730 pm to 1130 pm
These guys are only 16 and 17 years old and are amazing! You’ve got to check these guys out. Great Blues and Rock!

Santa Ana Pub Crawl
www.santaanapubcrawl.com
Saturday August 9, 2008 5pm to ???
Whether you’re a long-time Santa Ana resident or someone who’s never stepped foot in our downtown, now is a great time to explore the historic downtown and its few, but fantastic bars and restaurants. Each restaurant or bar will be featuring specialty drinks and one night only “Pub Crawl” prices. Pick up a “Crawler Card ” at one of the participating locations for a chance to win prizes. Just be sure to stop by each location that night and get your card stamped, then turn your card in after you’ve hit all of the stops to be entered to win. That’s it! BISTRO 400, MEMPHIS, GYPSY DEN, PROOF, THE CROSBY, JASON’S DOWNTOWN

FREE Summer Concert on the Green
Santa Ana Winds Concert Band

Sunday, August 10, 2008 1:30 to 3:00
FREE TO THE PUBLIC - COMMUNITY EVENT -
Summer Concert on the Grounds of the Ronald Reagan Federal Courts Building
4th and Birch Pops and Americana Concert on the Green - Sunday August 10, 2008
We are hosting the historic Downtown, FREE to the General public, an old fashioned Concert in the Park and a showing of Antique Automobiles along the historic 4th street. We’ll have visitors from the Santa Ana Zoo, and artists from Santora Arts and Santiago Lofts.

Visitors can bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and picnic on the grassy area at the Ronald Reagan Federal Courts building.
This is designed to be a wholesome entertaining afternoon for all ages.

Featuring The Santa Ana Winds Concert Band

The Santa Ana Winds Youth Band has been promoting the City of Santa Ana for 35 years and has won accolades while performing in
the many community parades across the United States and Europe. Local events included the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Hollywood Lane Parade.

Bistro 400