DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA Santa Ana - The Unexpected Welcome to Santa Ana, California. Founded in 1869, Santa Ana has long been the county’s government powerbase. Today, this historic city serves as Orange County’s downtown. Businesses, tourists and locals come to Santa Ana for its fresh, unexpected experiences – from gleaming, technologically advanced office buildings ... more.

Claudia de la Cruz Flamenco Institute was voted as Orange County's Best Flamenco Dance Classes according to OC Weekly Best of Orange County September 18th, 2007 issue. OC Weekly Best Flamenco Dance Classes Claudia de la Cruz Flamenco Institute Grand Central Art Center, lower level 125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana (714) 543-1370 (more...)... more.

Claudia de la Cruz Flamenco Institute Presents: AY PERO QUE GRACIA! 2007 Summer Recital Sunday June 10th, 2007 3pm to 8pm $25 General Admission $50 Prefered Seating Price includes Flamenco Show & Spanish Buffet Seating is limited and tables are expected to fill quickly. Reservations strongly suggested. TAPAS RESTAURANT 4253 Martingale Way Newport Beach, CA 92660 RSVP 714.543.1370 INFO 714.750.... more.

“ECHOES: Women Inspired by Nature” an exhibition of 21 women artists whose work focuses on the natural environment Co-Curated by Betty Ann Brown and Linda Vallejo “Echoes: Women Inspired by Nature” will be presented at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA) from April 5 through May 20, 2007. Curated by art historian Betty Ann Brown and visual artist Linda V... more.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Cultural Stage of Art Claudia de la Cruz Flamenco Institute is relocating to a new address: CSFU Grand Central Art Center 125 N. Broadway St Santa Ana, CA 92701 Right below the Gspsy Den Cafe STARTING SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3RD, 2007 more info at 949-667-1653 Call to secure your space today! Claudia de la Cruz Flamenco Institute 714.290-3959 info@culturalstage... more.

Cal State University Fullerton GRAND CENTRAL ART CENTER 125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, California, 92701 LISTENING with Kronos Quartet’s David Harrington February 17, 2007 7:30-8:30 p.m. Listening with David is an experience in the uniqueness and connectivity of sound. Few people are as tuned in to the possibilities and potentialities of sound as David Harrington, founder and first violin... more.

Santa Ana fought diligently to become the heart of government of the newly formed county of Orange over 100 years ago. It has become the area’s political power base. It was an impressive victory for a city that began in 1869 with under 5000 people. Originally a mustard field, it became a town when founder William H. Spurgeon established his home here. Santa Ana has as its’ center an... more.

By Jennifer Mena Los Angeles Times Amid the cookie-cutter homes in gated communities throughout Orange County, Santa Ana's downtown has become a refreshing, urban oasis for adventurous home seekers. New businesses and a nascent artists village have drawn professionals who live in lofts and revel in the area's Latin flavor, which differentiates the area from its starchier neighbors. (more...)... more.

Cultural Stage of Art presents it's 7th annual Christmas Recital coming up Sunday December 17th, 2006. Pastorela Flamenca is the new Claudia de la Cruz Flamenco Institute Production celebrating the Christmas spirit and the closing of the 2006 winter Semester featuring an inspiring Flamenco performance with over 60 students on stage including 4 year old children and adults. (more...)... more.