Concert Questions?  Call Mary Guzman (714) 380-2210
guzmar@netzero.net

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/

310 W 5th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701

We are located at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Street (above the El Curtido Salvadorian Restaurant)

http://www.el-centro.org/

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.

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

An all media national juried exhibition including video, installation, jewelry and craft media.

Exhibition:
March 6 to April 18, 2009
117 N. Sycamore, Santa Ana, CA
714.667.1517 www.occca.org

Opening Reception March 7, 6 PM to 10 PM

FASHIONISTAS!
Fashion is a seductive powerhouse in contemporary culture, worthy of celebration and critique. From the earliest days of civilization to the present moment, we’ve been obsessed by decorative creations to adorn and define our beings. Madly inspired garments, bravura sketches, elaborately finished works, and experimental art in all media including video and installation will be accepted for judging to showcase the edge where adornment meets art.

Deadline for entries: January 12, 2009 (received not postmarked)

A catalog of accepted works will accompany this exhibition.

Fees and Deadline
A non-refundable $35.00 entry fee must accompany all submissions and arrive at OCCCA by January 12, 2009.

For Prospectus: www.occca.org

Juror: Claudia Grau
Claudia Grau opened her first store on Melrose Ave in 1979, with one of a kind clothes created by her wacky imagination. Her first commercial fashion hit washer “Depression wear” which was a Mad Max meets the Stone Age. Celebrities like Cher, Bette Midler, and Diane Keaton, were regulars at the boutique. Later, Claudia designed what became her signature collection antique Japanese kimonos constructed into a patchwork fabric, and remade into tailored jackets. Noted as one of the top woman of personal style in designer Randolph Duke’s book: “The Look: Dressing from the inside Out”, Claudia has an eye for the unusual and has a flair for crossing the lines between Art and Fashion.

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

The LATINO OC 300 Reception & Mixer

Tuesday, January 20, 5:30-8:30 PM
Delhi Community Center
505 E. Central Ave., Santa Ana, CA

Sponsored by
North Star Investors- Robert & Rosie Penn
Delhi Community Center
State Farm Insurance- Maggie Rodriguez, Agent
Ultimate Gifts- Janet Cronick

Host and MC
Ernie G, Comedian

Fabulous Food, Exhibits and Entertainment

The Event is at no charge with your RSVP
to stayconnected2004@yahoo.com