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CALIFORNIA REGION #9
ORANGE Co.

DANA POINT – Events:
New Dana Point Certified Farmers Market, Saturdays. Hours: 9am-1pm. Location: La Plaza Park, 34001 La Plaza.

Summer Concerts in the Park, Jul 25 and Aug 1. On Jul 25, hear the Oreo Divas, a Tribute to the music of Motown. On Aug 1, hear Turn the Page, A Tribute to Bob Seger. Hours: 4:30pm-6:30pm. Location: Heritage Park, 34400 Park Lantern Rd. Event is free.
www.danapoint.org

Zero Trash – 1st Saturday Cleanup, Aug 7, Sep 4, Oct 2. Location: Girl in the Curl, 34116 Pacific Coast Highway. Hours: 10am-12pm.
www.zerotrashdanapoint.org

Toshiba Tall Ships Festival, Sep 10-12. Explore the majesty and wonder of tall ships through the smells, sounds and sights of real working tall ships. Interactive living-history encampments including blacksmiths, scrimshaw artists, and the infamous Port Royal Privateers are sure to entertain and amaze guests of all ages and are not to be missed. Location: Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive.
www.tallshipsfestival.com

Dana Point event info:
949-496-1555
www.danapointchamber.com

Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta®, Sep 9-12. This prestigious event promises once again, to be the sailing, powerboat and social event of the year. Since its inception, the Regatta has raised over $500,000 dollars for local charities through corporate donations, sponsorships and individual contributions. Location: Dana Point Yacht Club, 24399 Dana Drive.
www.dpyc.org/rhd/rhd.htm

COSTA MESA – Events:
Orange County Fair, Jul 16-Aug 15. This year’s theme is “The Beat Goes On,” and admission and parking is free for everyone during the first hours of the fair (Jul 16, from noon-1pm!) The fair offers so much, including the Summer Concert Series with top name entertainment, Tribute bands, the Action Sports Arena, competitions and contests. Location: 88 Fair Drive.
714- 708-1500
www.ocfair.com

Tony Bennett at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Sep 25. Music legend Tony Bennett returns to his Orange County fans in a concert that will feature all the great songs and that impeccable Bennett style that have earned him multiple Gold and Platinum albums, Grammy and Emmy awards, Billboard’s Century Award and a Kennedy Center Honor. Tickets: $64-$106. Location: 600 Town Center.
714-556-2787
www.OCPAC.org

LAGUNA BEACH – Events:
The Festival of Arts, Jul 5-Aug 31. This is California’s longest-running outdoor fine art exhibition featuring original artwork by 140 award-winning artists from Orange County, special art-related attractions and special events such as jazz concerts, wine and chocolate pairings, and guided art tours. Your one-time ticket purchase ($7) gives you unlimited admission to the Festival of Arts all summer long. Location: Irvine Bowl Park, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd. Hours: 10am-11:30pm.
949-497-6582 • 800-487-3378
www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org

Pageant of the Masters, Jul 7-Aug 31. More than 500 volunteers are transformed into life-sized re-creations of some of the world’s most famous paintings, sculptures, and other works of art. Elaborate lighting, stunning makeup, costumes and props render each scene an impressive imitation of its counterpart. The 2010 theme is “Eat, Drink and be Merry.” Tickets: $15-$90. Location: 650 Laguna Canyon Road.
949-494-1145
www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org

The Art of Tidepooling and Watercolor Journaling, Sep 19. Taught/guided by professional Laguna artists, participants will explore tidepools and create sketches of the creatures that live there. This event is great for families. The package includes a canvas tote bag, watercolor kit, gel pen, pencils and a journal. Refreshments provided. Pre-registration is recommended. Hours: 10am-11:30am. Location: Treasure Island Beach, Laguna Beach. Cost: $20-$35. Age 5-18 must be accompanied by an adult.
949-363-4700
www.locaarts.org

HUNTINGTON BEACH –
Bolsa Chica Wetlands Tour, ongoing. Tours are offered on the first and last Saturday of each month and the third Sunday of the month. Gather at the south lot of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, across the street from the main entrance to Bolsa Chica State Beach. Docents are stationed on or near the footbridge, a truly magnificent entrance to the restored Bolsa Chica wetlands. Tours begin every 15 minutes and five areas of interest are included in the presentation: history, birds, endangered species, ecology and restoration. This free tour is on a first come, first serve basis. This is a wonderful opportunity for vacationers, students, small groups and local citizens to visit our valuable resource. *Please note: dogs and bikes are not permitted. Tours start at 9am.
714-969-3492
www.surfcityusa.com

NEWPORT BEACH –
Annual Movies on the Beach, Fri-Sat evenings through Sep 6. First-rate family films are presented on an 18-foot by 20-foot screen on the beach at Newport Dunes Resort, 1131 Back Bay Dr. The movies are free, though there is a cost for parking.
949-729-3863
www.newportdunes.com

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO – Events at the Mission:
Music Under the Stars, Jun 26-Sep 4. Evening concerts on alternating weekends take place from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Performances include:

The Derek Bordeaux Group: Motown, Soul and R&B, the right way, Jul 24

Hot August Night: A Tribute to Neil Diamond, Aug 7

The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute to the Beatles, Sep 4

Zorro Unmasked, Jun 1-Aug 31. Original Zorro memorabilia featured from international media in: film, television, stage, publishing and other licensed products. ©2010 Zorro Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hours: 10am-4pm. Event is free with paid admission.

Ceramics Clay Clap, June-July. At summer camp programs for children (ages 6-12 recommended) students learn how to make pinched pots, coiled pots, decorative tiles, primitive statues, throwing on wheels, as well as how to glaze their work. Session I: Jun 21-Jul 2; Session II: Jul 6-Jul 16; Session III: Jul 19-Jul 30.
 

Pan for Gold, Every Saturday. Try your luck at finding the gold from 12pm-2pm in our custom-designed Mission trough. The Mission supplies the pan and the “gold” – and you pan your way to riches!
Mission San Juan Capistrano is located at 26801 Ortega Hwy.
949-234-1300
www.missionsjc.com

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