Launched in 2010 as part of The City of Santa Ana’s 2010 “Fiestas Patrias – Fiestas de Independencia” Mexican Bicentennial, this unity-building event provides downtown audiences, both new arrivals and traditional families, with entertaining events throughout the City of Santa Ana that deepen relationships with local cultural groups, businesses, colleges and the film industry.

http://www.ocfilmfiesta.org

OC Film Fiesta In Santa Ana Kicks Off Week 2:

Mendez vs. Westminster Events at Chapman Univ. , Mon., Sept. 13

Week one of Film Fiesta was a glamorous trip back in time.  Vintage cars, silent film stars and views of the Mexican Independence struggle from a variety of cultures set the stage for our Friday charla with Sylvia Morales, director of “A Crushing Love.”  Continue the cinematic celebration tonight as we screen Sandra Robbie’s documentary “Mendez vs. Westminster” with a series of special events at Chapman University starting at 5pm.

Other Film Fiesta highlights this week include Golden Age classics at Calacas on Fourth, Independence Day lineups at Santa Ana College and Original Mike’s; two visual feasts from Disney; a portrait of artist Eloy Torres and classic feature films starring Santa Ana alumni Marlon Brando and Steve Martin.  Film Fiesta is also pleased to announce our closing film, “The Storm that Swept Mexico,” in its OC premiere at Santa Ana’s “Fiestas Patrias” celebration!

Be a part of the first OC Film Fiesta in Santa Ana, which takes place from September 4-19. All screenings are FREE and open to the public, and will take place at the Yost Theater, Fiesta Twin, Chapman University and other venues throughout downtown Santa Ana.

The OC Film Fiesta in Santa Ana is part of The City of Santa Ana’s 2010 Mexican Bicentennial events, and celebrates Santa Ana’s Latino heritage while also exploring Santa Ana’s historic roots through cinema.  All events, except our Bicentennial Sponsor & Press Gala, are FREE and open to the public. For more information, trailers and to view a full festival schedule, visit www.ocfilmfiesta.org or contact  info@ocfilmfiesta.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

See you at the cine!

Sincerely,

Sandra Pena Sarmiento

Director, OC Film Fiesta

All Screenings are FREE!

Click Here to see full schedule, film descriptions and trailers!
Click Here to Donate and Support the OC Film Fiesta through Paypal!

OC Film Fiesta Highlights Sept. 13-16

Monday, Sept. 13

“Mendez vs. Westminster”
Screening and Community Celebration, 5-10pm

CHAPMAN UNIV., Memorial Hall | Map
1 University Dr., Orange, CA 92866

Join us for a series of activities, screening and panel discussion commemorating the landmark 1947 Mendez vs. Westminster Orange County school desegregation case. Co-Sponsored by Hispanic Bar Association and Chapman University

Join us at Orange Circle (Glassell and Chapman) before the film @ 6:20pm as we take a 20 minute civil rights “Peace of Orange” tour which includes the last standing Mexican school from OC’s segregation era.  Be greeted by mariachis as you arrive on campus in time for the film!  After the screening, stay for a fascinating panel discussion on matters of race, civil rights and education in Orange County hosted by the Hispanic Bar Association of OC, followed by a reception.  View Trailer | Download Flier

5pm        Meet at Orange Circle (Plaza Park) for “Peace of Orange” self-guided tour maps
6:30pm  Procession from Plaza Park to Chapman’s Memorial Hall
7:15pm  Screening of Sandra Robbie’s award-winning documentary “Mendez vs. Westminster”
8pm        Panel Discussion led by the Hispanic Bar Association of OC.
9pm       Reception brought to you by the Hispanic Bar Association of OC.

Tuesday, Sept. 14

“El Compadre Mendoza,” 6:30pm @ CALACAS
CALACAS, 324 W. 4th St. | Map

A classic Mexican Golden Age film about politics and integrity.

Opportunistic landowner Rosalio Mendoza wants to be everyone’s “Compadre” (close buddy), but his alliances clash when a revolution demands he choose sides.  Followed by a pot-luck reception.  CALACAS’ gorgeous tiendita will be open next door throughout the screening!

Thursday, Sept. 16

“Short Film Showcase,” 2pm @ Santa Ana College, Philips Aud.
SANTA ANA COLLEGE, Phillips Aud. | Map
1530 W 17th St, Santa Ana, CA

A part of the SAC Student Body “Hispanic Heritage” celebration day!  Lineup to be announced soon.

Thursday, Sept. 16

“Los Ultimos Zapatistas,” 3pm @ Santa Ana College, Philips Aud.
SANTA ANA COLLEGE, Phillips Aud. | Map
1530 W 17th St, Santa Ana, CA

This award-winning documentary by Francesco Taboada Tabone features interviews with some of the last surviving members of Emiliano Zapata’s army. View Trailer

Thursday, Sept. 16

“Latino Short Film Happy Hour” and “Three Amigos!” at Original Mike’s
ORIGINAL MIKE’S, 100 S. Main | Map

“Latino Short Film Happy Hour,” 5pm

A selection of short films by up and coming US & Mexican filmmakers will be screened during Original Mike’s Happy Hour “Movies & Margaritas” night along with signature “Independence Day” cocktails.  Celebrate the next generation of Latino filmmakers featuring Paul Bobadilla’s award-winning “Tijuaneros.”

“¡Three Amigos!,” 7pm

Classic 80’s comedy starring OC’s own Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short

Sponsored by Caribou Industries and Original Mike’s

This classic 1986 John Landis comedy starring Orange County’s own Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin short follows the misadventures of a trio of silent movie stars who are mistaken for actual revolutionary heroes by villagers threatened by the menacing El Guapo, played to the hilt by   Alfonso Arau. View Trailer

Don’t Miss These Great OCFF Closing Weekend Films!

Sat., Sept 18 “Walt & El Grupo” plus Q&A with Director Ted Thomas, Fiesta Twin Theater, 2pm | Map

Sat., Sept. 18      ”Eloy Take Two” plus Q&A with artist Eloy Torrez, The Yost, 6pm | Map

Sat., Sept. 18      ”Viva Zapata,” starring Marlon Brando and Anthony Quinn, The Yost, 7pm | Map

Sun., Sept. 19     ”The Three Caballeros,” Disney Classic in 35mm, Fiesta Twin Theater, 2pm | Map The OC Film Fiesta in Santa Ana is presented by the City of Santa Ana.  Sponsors include:  The Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana, OC Parks, The Law Offices of Vincent Sarmiento, Downtown, Inc., MXLive, The Walt Disney Company, MiniOndas, Metropolitan Theatres, Original Mike’s, Robert Escalante’s Custom Auto Service, OC Weekly, The Yost Theater, Fiesta Marketplace Association, Chapman University, Santa Ana College, Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble, Orange County Mexican American Historical Society, OC Hispanic Bar Association, Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society, Arts Engine, OCGente.com, Calacas and Aztec Gold.  Produced by Pocharte.

www.ocfilmfiesta.org ]]> http://www.santaanaartsdistrict.com/oc-film-fiesta-festival.html/feed 0 http://www.santaanaartsdistrict.com/after-hours.html http://www.santaanaartsdistrict.com/after-hours.html#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:54:43 +0000 admin http://www.santaanaartsdistrict.com/?p=859 OCCCA, Orange County Center for Contemporary Art presents:

After Hours Phase 2:
Individual Stories

You are cordially invited to the Opening Reception (during the First Saturdays Art Walk) July 3rd, 4 – 10PM

The exhibit runs from July 1 to July 31, 2010 at OCCCA.
Orange County Center for Contemporary Art
117 North Sycamore
Santa Ana, CA USA, 92701
www.occca.org

AFTER HOURS
After Hours Project by Dalibor Polivka, Rob Mintz, and Viktor Hulik

PHASE 2: Individual Stories

Artists Included:
Jan Berger, Vladimir Popovic, Marian Mesko, Marian Mudroch, Igor Minarik, Milota Havrankova, Vojtech Kolencik, Marek Ormandik, Maria Balazova, Blazej Balaz, Svatozar Ilavsky, Marko Blaao, Asot Haas, Jan Hoffstädter, Martin Lettrich, Ingrid Visnovska, Oleg Fintora, Viktor Hulik

Curated by Xenia Lettrichova and Viktor Hulik

Individual Stories is the second part of a three-phase international art exhibition organized by Dalibor Polivka, Viktor Hulik and Rob Mintz showing eighteen avant-garde Slovakian artists at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art in July 2010.

For this exhibit OCCCA is proud to host Galeria Z from Bratislava, Slovakia. In September 2010 OCCCA will send a group show to Slovakia called After Hours.

Contemporary art exists in a kaleidoscopic space of exchange, a　shared world with many time zones. To build the first truly global culture artists must work together to promote, assist and inspire each other.

This project was made possible with generous support from the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava, the Slovak Embassy in Los Angeles and the Slovak-American Center.

Individual Stories

To explore the current moment of the Slovak art scene, Individual Stories presents artists from different generations each with an individual creative identity. Maria Balazova uses symbols, Asot Haas changing illusions of light, Oleg Fintora transparency, and Viktor Hulík rational investigation of space and movement. Jan Berger employs multiple layers of expressive colors, Igor Minárik detailed mosaic compositions, Marian Mesko classic minimalism, Marian Mudroch extremes of light and dark, Ingrid Viscovsk additions of script, all exploring the possibilities of geometric abstraction, the color spectrum and the fundamentals of vision.

Vojto Kolencík translates literature into painterly gestures. Blazej Balaz’s post-conceptualism centers on text. Vlado Popovic is influenced by his experiences in photography, film and theatre. Marko Blazo comments on current events in multi-media installations. Sveto Ilavsky’s paintings break through art’s conventions to attain great thematic complexity. Jan Hoffstadter’s objects engage the viewer in a sophisticated three-dimensional dialogue. Martin Lettrich sensually redefines space. Milota Havránková uses photography to depict her inner world, an intimate private domain.

This rich variety of aesthetic theory and practice is anchored in the Slovak environment but resonates far beyond geographic borders. These artists are linked to us across obsolete frontiers by the internet, increased travel, international art fairs, and the desires of collectors. OCCCA is excited to introduce this roster of exotic names that roll off the tongue like poetry, wishing each of them the best of luck pursuing new exhibition opportunities in America.

www.occca.org

TECMA – Technology Entrepeneurship & Cultural Mexican Association and The City of Santa Ana
in honor of Mexico’s 2010 Bicentennial Anniversary of Independence
Are pleased to invite you to the

LATIN AMERICAN ART AUCTION

To benefit the Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center

May 27th, 2010 at 6 pm

Bowers Museum
2002 N Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92706

$50 Entry

Latin American Art Specialist

Gregorio Luke, Guest Speaker
Alex Slato, Auctioneer

Live Auction, Silent Auction, No Host Bar, Hors d’oeuvres
Live entertainment provided by OCCTAC Star Students
Please RSVP to OCCTAC at 714-547-5468 Ext. 310

http://www.occtac.org/

http://tecmaoc.info/

“Muchas Flores” | “Many Flowers”
11th Annual Flamenco Recital
Sunday May 1st, 2010 at 5pm
The Ebell Theatre
625 French Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701

CLAUDIA DE LA CRUZ FLAMENCO INSTITUTE

Visit PICS2NITE.COM to see the Santa Ana Artwalk Photographs, make sure to register and leave your comments. You can also upload your own images here at the Santa Ana Arts District website if you would like to share them with the rest of the community. Enjoy!

117 N Sycamore. Santa Ana, CA 92701  www.occca.org
714 667 1517 · Hours: Th & Sun 12-5pm, Fri & Sat 12-9
1st Saturday Receptions: 6-10pm

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.

Show runs from February 20 to March 20, 2010 and is located in Orange, California

Opening Celebration February 20, 4-8pm

Closing Party and Panel Discussion on Joseph Eichler March 20, 2010 4-8pm with the Panel Discussion starting at 6:30pm including:

Mike Sasso; Eichler owner, Artist and Realtor.

Jon Webb; Eichler owner and President of Affordable Housing Access.

Alan Hess; Historian and author of The Ranch House, Palm Springs Weekend, Ocsar Niemiyer Houses, Googie and Viva Las Vagas. Alan Hess will also have a book signing following the Eichler Panel Discussion.

See our website at
http://www.crussellfinearts.com/page_eichler_01.html
http://www.CrussellFineArts.com
or email the artist at crussellj@earthlink.net for more information.