Now in its third annual year, Posse on Broadway brings live music and top DJ’s to the streets and venues of Downtown Santa Ana. A block party featuring 6 venues, 6 events, every 3rd Saturday of the summer June 19, July 17 & August 21.

June 19 Posse presents a FREE outdoor concert with LA folk outfit THE WATSON TWINS and local singer songwriter Barrett Johnson from 6-9pm on the 2nd Street Promenade. Directly following the concert, Proof Bar, Memphis Santora, The Crosby, Gypsy Den and Lola Gaspar host live music, DJ’s and food and drink specials until the last call.

Visit www.downtown-santaana.com for more information.

SATURDAY, JUNE 19

2nd STREET PROMENADE (Broadway/Sycamore)
6-9pm-Free-All Ages

The Watson Twins
with Barrett Johnson
& DJ Weird Beard

NORTH BROADWAY (1st-4th Sts.)
9pm–2am-Free

PROOF BAR:
J. Logic
Evol
DCON
bootmachine5000

THE CROSBY:
TVD
TSC-1 & Dijon
Thomas PM

MEMPHIS:
noMSG
Casual Touch
Acid Girls

GYPSY DEN:
Special live performances

Save the Date for 2nd installment of Posse on Broadway, July 17 with a free concert with Abandoned Pools (Tommy Walter of The Eels) and The Colourist. Details coming soon.

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

Several charities set up text-messaging systems to allow people to give micro donations, in which $5 or $10 goes directly to the charity, if people type in certain key words. Ask your local church or newspaper how can you help. I have compiled some links to different organizations that can be contacted directly. Please DO NOT contact us since we can help but to spread the word and keeeping people informed. Thank you and God Bless you!

Claudia de la Cruz Flamenco Institute Presents:

BAILANDO CON AMOR FLAMENCO
Annual Recital 2009

February 28th, 2009 at 6 pm
Ebell Theater
625 French St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
RSVP, Tickets & Information
www.flamencoinstitute.com
(714) 493-2058

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Ebell Theater a beautiful location just one mile from the Bowers Museum. Enjoy food and refreshments before and after the show!

VOTED BEST FLAMENCO SCHOOL IN ORANGE COUNTY
OC Weekly & Tu Ciudad Magazine

Read featured cover story of Claudia de la Cruz at OCLifeMagazine

Cultural Stage of Art the house of
Claudia de la Cruz Flamenco Institute
is located at:

CSUF Grand Central Art Center
125 N. Broadway St
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Right below the Gypsy Den Cafe

Call to secure your space today!

714.543.1370 & 714.290.3959
info@culturalstageofart.org

www.flamencoinstitute.com

Happy New Year from Back to Natives! We’ve thought long and hard, and we’ve
come up with this list of suggested New Year’s Resolutions for you!

1. Give Mother Nature a hand – volunteer at least once a month (with
Back to Natives!)

2. Get in shape – spend time in Nature (volunteering with Back to
Natives!)

3. Make new friends/meet cool new people (while volunteering with Back
to Natives!)

4. Donate funds to help Back to Natives (every little bit helps keep
our programs going!)

2009 will be a Year of Volunteering with Back to Natives. Here are the
dates of our upcoming HABITAT RESTORATION volunteer events (weeding,
planting, and seeding):

1-11-09, 9AM – 12PM, at Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano

1-12-09, 9AM – 12PM, at Jeronimo Creek in Mission Viejo

1-12-09, 12:30 – 2:30PM, at San Juan Elementary’s Habitat Garden

1-18-09, 9AM – 12PM, at Mason Regional Park in Irvine

1-26-09, 9AM – 12PM, at Jeronimo Creek in Mission Viejo

1-26-09, 12:30 – 2:30PM, at San Juan Elementary’s Habitat Garden

2-8-09, 9AM – 12PM, at Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano

2-9-09, 9AM – 12PM, at Jeronimo Creek in Mission Viejo

2-9-09, 12:30 – 2:30PM, at San Juan Elementary’s Habitat Garden

2-22-09, 9AM – 12PM, at Mason Regional Park in Irvine

3-8-09, 9AM – 12PM, at Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano

3-22-09, 9AM – 12PM, at Mason Regional Park in Irvine

4-12-08, 9AM – 12PM, at Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano

4-26-09, 9AM – 12PM, at Mason Regional Park in Irvine

5-10-08, 9AM – 12PM, at Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano

5-24-09, 9AM – 12PM, at Mason Regional Park in Irvine

RSVP for any of these events to volunteer@backtonatives.org or 949-509-4787,
and we will send directions and more info. ALWAYS bring gloves, sunscreen,
a re-useable water bottle, snacks, a hat, and closed toed shoes.

And if you’re up for a long term commitment:

Restoration Volunteer Training Program
Back to Natives has partnered with the US Forest Service to provide a 9
month restoration volunteer training program. BTN will educate volunteers in
dry restoration practices within the Cleveland National Forest. For more
information and to sign up for this FREE training program please contact
restoration@backtonatives.org. The 2008/9 class has already begun, but we
welcome participants to join in at any time. Remaining dates are: January
17, February 21, March 21, April 25, & May 16 .
Click here for a registration form, and an event waiver.

Back to NativesRESTORATION
(949) 509-4787 voice/fax
(949) 335-8656 cell
Saving Habitat One Person at a Time
www.backtonatives.org

3rd Saturday Wine Dinner
January 2009
Tour de France

After a brief hiatus, the 3rd Saturday Wine Dinners are back at Memphis! Please mark your calendar for the return on January 17, 2009. We’re excited to once again bring you great wines and great food at a really great value. We’ll be resuming our 3rd Saturday of every month schedule so watch for future announcements.

Join us as we travel to the Loire Valley, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhone, and Languedoc-Rousillon and explore the wines and foods of each region.

Five courses of regionally authentic fare paired with wines of the region selected by American Wines.

3rd Saturday Wine Dinner
Tour de France $69 per person

January 17, 2009
7:00 pm
Memphis at the Santora
201 N Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701

The menu is being finalized and will be sent out as soon as its done. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing david@memphiscafe.com or by calling 714.564.1064.

memphiscafe.com

Take advantage of this week’s (freakishly-weird) warming trend and grab a seat on the best patio in Downtown Santa Ana.

If you’re looking for something to do in Santa Ana this weekend, check out the Art Walk at the Santiago Art District Saturday night starting at 7pm-afterward, be sure to stop in for a bite to eat!

THURSDAY – 01/15
5:00-7:00PM: Crazy Happy Hour Specials
1/2 OFF ALL APPETIZERS AND DRINKS!

Jason’s Downtown Restaurant will be open from
5:00PM-11:00PM for dinner/bar service.
FRIDAY – 01/16 (6:30PM-9:30PM)
Bill and Ted’s Jazz Machine
www.myspace.com/billandtedsjazzmachine

Interested in seeing some great local jazz? Come and check out Bill and Ted’s Jazz Machine this weekend at Jason’s Downtown restaurant in Santa Ana. They play all types of jazz including swing, bebop, bossa novas, and soul jazz. They will definitely get your toes tapping with their sweet and smooth sounds! So live a little and come out this Friday night…

SATURDAY – 01/17 (8:00PM-11:00PM)
The “Groove Revolution”
Worldwide CD Release Party!

www.myspace.com/grooverevolution

Trumpeter Bijon Watson and Bass Trombonist Chris Creswell met as members of the 1994 Disney All-American College Band, and the 1995 Disney-Grammy All-American Jazz Band. The two have remained friends and colleagues ever since, and with the addition of Keyboardist/Composer Carlos Ordiano; and featuring Drummer Felix Pollard, Bassist Rene Camacho, and Guitarist Jeff Askew, the Groove Revolution was formed. The Groove Revolution’s unique sound can only be described as an eclectic fusion of Jazz, Rock, Funk and R&B, with infectious rhythms and boundless energy.
The most recent “evolution of the revolution” features Saxophonist Louis Van Taylor and vocalist William “Hanford” Lee.

The personnel of the Groove Revolution have toured with Eric Benet, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Diana Krall, Harry Connick, Jr., Lionel Richie, Anastacia, Shelia E., George Duke, Chaka Kahn, The Staple Singers, Jessica Simpson, and Brian Culbertson to name a few. This special event marks the worldwide release of their self-titled debut recording. Fresh off a week of recording new material in the studio, don’t miss this opportunity to hear some great music from some great musicians!

www.jasonsdowntown.com

SoundDowntown 2008 is a one-day music festival on Saturday, November 15, featuring a lineup of over 50 locally and nationally recognized bands, DJ’s and performing artists at various venues throughout the Artist’s Village of downtown Santa Ana.

Preferred advance tickets are $10 and general admission is $15 day-of. Event tickets will allow patrons to enter all local venues (some 21+) curated with entertainment. Venue capacity will range from 50 to 800, so suggested arrival times will vary. Advance tickets are now on sale.
Click to hear the psa

click here to purchase!!!
New Artists TBA!
Note: Some Performances are 21+
Please Check Schedule

Sponsored in part by the Downtown Santa Ana Business Council, OC Weekly, Karl Strauss Brewing Company, KUCI, Yelp and Splitends.

Participating Venues:

The Crosby, The Yost Theater, Bistro 400, Festival Hall, Gypsy Den, Jason’s Downtown, Memphis Santora, Proof, CSF Grand Central Art Center

Billing (More TBA):
Austin Hartley-Leonard – Bearded Baby – Blank Blue – Bobby Soul – Busdriver – Cheap Date – DJ Dan Oh – DJ Dan Sena – DJ J Hall – DJ Nobody – DJ Pubes – Faded Tequila Wormz – Flying Saucers – Free Moral Agents – Free the Robots – From Elsewhere – Inkblots – Living Suns – Look Daggers – Majic Bullet Theory – Mexican Institute of Sound – MODE – My Hollow Drum – Nalepa – Narodniks – No MSG – Nortec Collective Presents Bostich + Fussible – Nosaj Thing – One Way – Peanut – Protect Me – Satisfaction – Shepard Fairey – Sparrow Love Crew – Strange Fruit – Tea Long – Teton Songwriters – The Entrance Band – The Growlers – The Hattrix Project – The (International) Noise Conspiracy – Two Guns – Venus Infers – Zechs Marquise – Zutra

The historic—and historically progressive—Artists’ Village district in the city of Santa Ana gets into the groove this November 15, with the much-anticipated soundDowntown 2008. This day-into-night music and spoken word festival happens on Saturday, November 15, from 2pm-2am, featuring a lineup of 60+ locally and nationally recognized bands, DJs and performing artists hosted by more than a dozen of Santa Ana’s most famously intriguing landmark venues, all within a walkable radius of just a few square blocks in the downtown arts district. The streets of the area won’t be blocked off, instead audiences will be issued all-access passes that allow for a freeform, self-guided experience akin to a gallery walk, complete with printed programs containing maps and full schedules, and integrating the simultaneous performances to unfold within the vibrant nightlife of the neighborhood.

One of the Southland’s best kept cultural secrets, Santa Ana is a dynamic, evolving, and engaged arts community. The Bowers Museum, Orange County High School of the Arts, OC Weekly HQ, the revitalized Santora Building, the renovated Festival Hall and Yost Theater, dozens of independent galleries, and Rude Guerrilla Theater Company are just a few of the pillars of this naturally occurring culturati hub. The noted Grand Central Art Center with its small but salient regional museum vibe in the European kunsthalle tradition, and its edgy, ambitious programming, offers the quintessential example of the kind of cultural interplay soundDowntown 2008 is engendering, as it invites radio station KUCI to program a full night of local indie buzz bands inside its galleries, including some explosive special guests to be announced soon.

In fact, each of the dozen plus venues participating share not only the organizers’ love of progressive culture, but also their passion for the breathtaking architectural preservation and innovation that gives the community its compelling, eccentric, and almost literary flavor.

soundDowntown 2008 signals the return of Koos Art Center, whose presence laid the groundwork for Santa Ana’s cultural vibrancy, as founder and soundDowntown producer Dennis Lluy reopens Koos at the Yost, once a Mexican movie house and Vaudeville theatre, and who for soundDowntown host a bill featuring; the politically-charged, anthemic rock from Rick Rubin-produced buzz band International Noise Conspiracy; Nortec Collective Presents Bostich + Fussible, a collaborative effort in furhterance of dirty TJ techno; the Entrance Band’s psychedelic avant-freedom rock; and Free the Robots blend old-school/avant-garde hip-hop.

Meanwhile, down the block, Mexican Institute of Sound’s boundary and border-blurring indie electronica and rough-riding feel-good beach Goth from the Growlers take the stageFestival Hall; The Living Suns infiltrate the Gypsy Den with their psychedelic prog rock;Bistro 400 opens their patio to host DJ Bobby Soul and Secret Affair and Jason’s throw their antes in with eclectic indie fare. Shepard Fairey aka DJ Diabetic, and DJ Pubes hold it down at the Crosby, an archetype of the lively college town coffee house offering books, art, music, food, drinks, and the kind of genre-blurring cultural fusion that defines Santa Ana society.

Among the most lively mash-ups of old and new is are the all-star spoken word jam by Hattrix Project, dancers, and music from the Magik Bullet Theory taking place at the Grand Central Art Center; DJ Nobody and Free Moral Agents at Memphis in the instantly classicSantora Building, kicking out the louder beats amid impressive surroundings that include three floors of art galleries; and Sparrow Love Crew’s soulful hip-hop and self-described “Ghettotech” draw dance-hungry crowds at Proof.

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