ECLECTIC MUSIC CONCERT NO.28

Amusings, Hauntings, Wantings
Multi media installation / Brain Mapping
by stephen anderson
Exhibit runs November 1st to 29th, 2008

The Plan For Your Body, 2008 stephen anderson

The Eclectic company and occca presents:

Sat, Nov 15, 8pm, FREE
EMC concert: no. 28, eclectic electric eccentric

Panic Movement
Guppies
sleepr wave
Steven H. Antonio
DWL (from Portland Oregon)
music all around the area, from sound downtown
but OURS IS FREE!

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Sat, Nov 22: 8pm, FREE
EMC Concert no.29: alternative, techno, operatic

Dancing Lethargic
The Lynx Technique
Joy Shannon & the Beauty Marks

orange county center for contemporary art
117 N. Sycamore, Santa Ana, CA. 92701
714.667.1517 www.occca.org

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

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

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

5th Annual Noche de Altares

Join Calacas and El Centro Cultural de Mexico as we host the 5th Annual Noche de Altares in downtown Santa Ana on Saturday, November 3rd, 2007, from 2 pm to 10 pm. This Dia de los Muertos celebration is centered around altars that pay homage to loved ones that have passed away or to bring awareness to a social issue. This is a FREE! FUN! family event that includes crafts, entertainment, vendors and food.

Entertainment Line-up for Noche de Altares

2:00 pm Ballet Folklorico del Centro
2:30 pm Danzon Salsa & Cumbia
2:45 pm Guajiro Lopez (Trova Musician)
3:00 pm Relampago del Cielo
4:00 pm Rumba Buena Salsa Band
4:30 pm Xela
4:45 pm Olmeca
5:15 pm Niños de Son del Centro
5:30 pm Procession Begins - Blessing of Ceremonies
by Danza Azteca Group: Chichimeca Xiuhcoatl
7:00 pm Son del Centro
8:00 pm Very Be Careful

Back to Natives for the Holidays

Here is a list of activities and events that Back to Natives will be involved in during the next few weeks:

Get Back to Natives for the Holidays!
There is NOTHING the staff at Back to Natives hates more than the commercialism and materialism associated with the holidays. One way to avoid the malls and make a difference with your holiday gift giving is to give gift memberships to your favorite environmental non-profits, and give “green” gifts! We plan to do all of our holiday shopping at our favorite store, the Road Less Traveled - where you can now buy Back to Natives label native plant seeds! They make an awesome stocking stuffer, or a great insert in your holiday cards (as long as they are being mailed locally, of course!). Back to Natives also offers gift memberships! For just a few dollars more than a regular membership, we will send the recipient a Back to Natives “Care Package” with native wildflower seeds, organic coffee or tea, and organic chocolate. Membership forms can be downloaded at www.backtonatives.org/Donations.htm

Very Important Planet Event
Saturday, November 3, 2007, 1 - 3 p.m.
Back to Natives will have a booth at the Very Important Planet Event at the Placentia Town Center. The event will feature activities to educate people about protecting our environment. The Placentia Town Center is located at Kraemer & Yorba Linda Blvd., in Placentia.

Volunteer Restoration Training Program
Saturday, November 10, 8AM - 12PM
The United States Forest Service & Back to NativesRESTORATION presents a Volunteer Restoration Training Program on 9 Saturdays in 2007 & 2008. If you were unable to attend the first Restoration Volunteer Training Class on September 15, it’s not too late! The introductory class will be repeated in the future on a date to be determined. You can still join us at the second class, scheduled for 11-10-07 in Casper’s Park (the October class was cancelled due to the fire). Feel free to invite others, as well. Our next class will focus on restoration methodology and some of the invasive species we will be encountering. Then we hope to spend a couple of hours removing small herbaceous weeds.

The url of the Biodiversity presentation we viewed in class is http://www.backtonatives.org/btn_biodiversity.pdf
To view photos of the first class, visit http://backtonatives.blogspot.com For more information or to RSVP call 949-509-4787 or restoration@backtonatives.org This training is free.

Jeronimo Creek Restoration Day! - VOLUNTEER!
Saturday, November 17, 2007, 9AM - 12PM
Join Back to Natives in assisting the Earth Resource Foundation to restore native habitat at Jeronimo Creek, in Mission Viejo. Everyone is invited - children below high school should be accompanied by a parent. We will be weeding. Bring gloves, sunscreen, water, snacks, hat, and closed toe shoes. Where to Park: Park at Pavion Park, 24051 Pavion, Mission Viejo, CA, located off of Jeronimo. From Marguerite Pkwy turn east onto Jeronimo, go almost 2 miles and take a right into Pavion Park. Walk south along the trail to the restoration site. For more information or to RSVP: 949-509-4787 or restoration@backtonatives.org

Buy Nothing Day Hike in the National Forest
Friday, November 23, 9AM
Join Back to Natives for a walk up Silverado Motorway in the Cleveland National Forest in celebration of Buy Nothing Day — an informal day of protest against consumerism on the day after American Thanksgiving. This day, often called “Black Friday,” is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Participants will wear off their Thanksgiving meals when they climb two thousand feet in three miles. The Silverado Motorway runs its narrow course up the north wall of Silverado Canyon. The path twists past fascinating strata until it arrives at Bedford Peak where we will enjoy panoramic views extending to Catalina Island and Mount Baldy if it’s clear.

Bring plenty of water, energy food, and a hat. Be prepared for narrow sections and rocky slopes. A Forest Adventure Pass is required in this area and can be obtained at the Silverado Canyon Market at 28192 Silverado Canyon Rd. Call 949-509-4787 or email education@backtonatives.org to RSVP. Meet at the Maple Springs Parking Area. This event is free.

Full Moon Walk at Crystal Cove
Saturday, November 24, 4:00PM
Join us for a quiet, slow paced walk to enjoy the “Beaver Moon.” We’ll stroll through the backcountry listening for the song of tree frogs and nocturnal insects. As the sky fades to black, we’ll search for the darker silhouettes of bats and owls, as they soar across fields of stars. Call 949-509-4787 or email info@backtonatives.org to RSVP. Meet at the CCSP Ranger Station. This event is free.

And here is a cool event that we hope to attend:

Patchwork Art & Craft Show at the Road Less Traveled!
November 4, 10AM - 4PM
This is your chance to get started on holiday shopping while supporting local, independent artists! Some of the products for sale include: amazing clothing for men, women & kids, letterpress stationary, jewelry, rock’n'roll belt buckles, edgy dolls, artsy purses, green & sustainable goods, aprons, refashioned vintage clothing, art & so much more.
www.roadlesstraveledstore.com

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

Don’t ever become a pessimist… a pessimist is correct oftener than an optimist, but an optimist has more fun, and neither can stop the march of events. - Robert A. Heinlein

SECOND USE

Los Angeles Assemblage Group at Orange County Center for Contemporary Art

Thursday, November 15, 2007 through Saturday, December 15, 2007

Opening reception: Saturday, December 1, 2007, 6:30 to 10 PM

FREE ADMISSION

Gallery hours: Thursday – Sunday noon to 5PM, Friday- Saturday until 9PM

Orange County Center for Contemporary Art is located at 117 N. Sycamore, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Directions and more information: www.occca.org

The 15 member Los Angeles Assemblage Group addresses private and public matters in this alternative art form—an art form of reference, psychological association and narration.

LAAG is a multicultural, multiethnic group. They come from diverse disciplines such as collage, painting, photography, construction, printmaking, and ceramics.

Members:
Leslie Caldera
Pat Cox
Dale Davis
Jari Havlena
Ursula M. Kammer-Fox
Eva Kolosvary-Stupler
Barbara Baker McIntyre
Lois Ramirez
Annemarie Rawlinson
Joseph Sims
Diane Stovall
Mauricio Vallejo
Joan Vaupen
Sandy Brown Wyeth
Mel Andrews

Orange County Center For Contemporary Art
117 N Sycamore. Santa Ana, CA 92701 www.occca.org
714 667 1517 • Th-Fri 12-5pm, Fri-Sat 12-9
1st Sat receptions: 7-10pm • 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.

Local Motion

Crussell Fine Arts artist baby smith at Grand Central Art Center

Local Motion

Show August 4 – August 19, 2007

Opening Reception Saturday August 4, 2007 7 – 10pm

Local Motion is a group exhibition and collaboration supporting local artists connected and involved with the Santa Ana’s Artist Village and Grand Central Art Center.

Grand Central Art Center
125 North Broadway
Santa Ana, Ca 92701
714-567-7236

http://www.CrussellFineArts.com

crussellj@earthlink.net

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS AT GRAND CENTRAL ART CENTER

Rental and Sales Gallery
Recent works of Francisco Tellez-Giron
June 2-24, 2007
Opening Reception June 2nd 6-10pm

Grand Central Art Center hosts the first U.S. art exhibition for Latin American Artist Francisco Tellez-Giron. Originally a muralist and graphic designer from Mexico City, Tellez-Giron paints bold and insightful works about immigrant life. His painting style is rooted in a passion for life in all of it’s trials and rewards. Combining portraits of inspirational artists, poets, folkloric iconography and current global politics, Tellez-Giron paints abstracted works which contemplate a remarkable personal journey.

Poetic Sculpture by Southern California artist Grace Songolo

Main Art Gallery
Emerging Artists Collective
June 2-24, 2007
Opening Reception June 2nd 6-10pm
Over twenty Santa Ana high school artists and teachers who have participated in the GCAC after school arts classes will present their works which include, painting, photography, video, illustration and graphic design.

Artists featured: Leslie Abrajan, Alfred Acosta, Wendy Acosta, Heriberta Cruz, Marcos Cruz, Edgar Denicia, Antonio Escalante, Andres Flores, Monserrat Garcia, James Gil, Ruth Gonzalez, Esperanza Lopez, Jaime Lopez, Blanca Malfavon, Alicia Martinez, Andrea Martinez, Jessica Mendez,Aimee Murillo, Jessica Lopez, Jorge Morales, Israel Ochoa, Tony Pedraza, Nick Perez, Oscar Perez, Joe Pizana, Marco Priego, Adriana Rangel, Ralph Rangel, Karina Roldan, Nancy Roldan, Sheri Tierrablanca, Ernest Vega

Project Room
Jeffrey Vallance – Relics and Reliquaries
Curated by the artist
June 2-24, 2007

Opening Reception June 2nd 6-10pm
Grand Central Art Center presents an installation constructed in the form of a treasure chamber featuring reliquaries from the life of artist Jeffrey Vallance.
Excerpt from his book Relics and Reliquaries published by Grand Central Press:
“This reliquary project is related more to artist Chris Burden’s performance relics than to the California assemblage tradition. Burden displays his relics — such as the nails he used to crucify himself to a VW Bug — in high-tech Plexiglas cases. For my performance artifacts, I merge the idea of Chris Burden’s high-concept relics with the medieval tradition of ornate gilded reliquaries… Since early childhood I have been an obsessive collector, verging on neotoma (being a pack rat). I consciously started saving things in 1963, at the age of eight. I would collect objects that I thought were somehow significant, but I would also save relics from tragicomic events and personal traumas.”

For more info visit Grand Central Art Center

Primordial Images of a Modern Mystic

CSUF Grand Central Art Center opens psychological, painterly visions of Myron Conan Dyal in: Primordial Images of a Modern Mystic

Santa Ana- On April 7, 2007, CSUF Grand Central Art Center unveils the first solo exhibition by self-taught Southern California-based artist Myron Conan Dyal. Primordial Images of a Modern Mystic features 18 paintings, 12 drawings and 20 sculptures from Dyal’s vast oeuvre spanning nearly three decades. His imagery is overwhelmingly dark and haunting and obviously created with obsession and compulsion: he uses papier-mâché to create his sculpture, in large part, because its immediacy accommodates his urgency to see his objects in three-dimensional form. Usually figurative or organic, the forms are derived from visions he experienced during epileptic seizures and self-induced trances he encountered on his spiritual journey to come to grips with his lifelong struggle with epilepsy and its stigma. A classically trained musician and telecommunications executive, Dyal kept his prolific production of art secret for many years—only showing it to family and a few close friends until recently. Read more

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