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Things to do in May around Orange County, California |
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2004: "The 10th Annual Balboa Island Artwalk will be the largest artwalk to date with over 125 artists exhibiting oil paintings, watercolors, glass and ceramic sculptures, jewelry, photography, hand-crafted items and demostrating throughout the day.
Eight bands will fill the air and entertain you as you walk along South Bayfront. New this year, the Artwalk will feature art, music and classic Woodie automobiles at the Balboa Fun Zone... so remember to bring your Island Ferry change. Parking will be available at the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and on Balboa Peninsula.
The 10th Annual Balboa Island Art Walk is being presented by Mary Hardesty Realty and supported by local community sponsors. We appreciate their support. Please stop by and say THANKS!"
Featured artists include: Doreen Abegg
Alexa Alexander
Terry Anderson
Julie Arnoff
Greg Autry
Leslie Avalos
Trina Baker
Barbara Baumgartner
Wayne Bender
Maria Elena Bicer
Ray Bohon
William Bonhall
Douglas Buchman
Lory Butterfass
Katy Byerts
Shannon Caplan
Patricia Cliffton
Malle Cole
Patricia Colwell-Trujillo
Dana Cooper
Carlos Covarnbias Jeanee Davis
Margie Dorney
Victor Dworak
John Eagle
Jamie Ennen
Kathy Esnard
Barbara Fudurich
Tag Garber
Tim Genet
Susan Gilbert
Edward Gill
Stephanie Godbey
Timree Gold
Pat Graham
Iris Gunning-Wyatt
Silvia Herrera
Chris Hooker
Erin Houghton
William Hudson
Mary Huntsman
Suzanne Inloes
Margaret Jamison
Brent Jensen
Wendy Johnson
Bruce Juenger
Kathy Kehoe
Richard Kent
Marge Kinney
Dee Kirkham
Nancy Klann
Jolly Kornicks
Jim Krogle
Allison Kuehn
Cathy LeBlanc
Judi LeFever
Jan Lowe
Mollie Markel
Enrica Marshall
Andra Martin
Paul Maurice
Fred McClory
George McGhee
John Mel Tracey Moloney
Constance Monroe
Julie Neglia
Erich Neubert
Hughette Nordin
Howard O'Donnell
Marty Oertel
Raymond Otis
Marina Pavlovich
Peter J'Art
Marilyn Poliquin
Jeff Price
Karen Raidy
Lesley Rankin
James Robertes
Suzanne Salisbury
Janine Salzman
Donna Sappia
Sheryl Sauer
Robbie Sayers
Joshua Serafin Karen Shaw
Steve Simon
Leo Simone
Marcia Smallwood
Janice Steele
Marilee Stockman
Lyndelle Stonick
Scott Sutton
Joanne Szabo
Marie Taggart
Jean Toombs
Jack Wang
Steve Wang
Elizabeth Ward-Bell
George Watts
Rhys Williams
Darlela Wilson
Erin Woodruff
Max Yamada
Lorin Zechiel
Greg Zook Newport Beach |
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Club for Skiing, Tennis, Volleyball, River Rafting, etc. "The Balboa Ski & Sports Club is dedicated to the sport of skiing. We are a Member of the Far West Ski Association and the Orange Council. We race in the Schusski League against other Orange County Ski Clubs. Most races are in Mammoth and coincide with our three day Mammoth trips.... The BSSC Tennis program is an active group of approximately 100-120 tennis players of all levels. We have open doubles group play from 8am to Noon {no cost} every Sunday morning.... Volleyball every Tuesday.... Summer Beach Volleyball - what a great way to spend a Tuesday evening and meet some great people!... River Rafting - at least one trip a year for those adventurous types.... Parties - just about any excuse will do." Newport Beach |
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Held in May.
2006 description: "There is no finer location than Doheny State Beach to celebrate true American Music... plus enjoy tasty food, shop in the expanded Vendor Village and have a picnic with your friends!
The stellar list of artists performing this year includes:
* B.B. King - the 80th Birthday Celebration
* Etta James and the Roots Band
* John Hiatt with special guests the North Mississippi Allstars
* Los Lobos
* G Love and Special Sauce
* Tower Of Power
* Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials
* Tommy Castro Band
* Charlie Musselwhite
* Henry Butler
* James Hunter from England
* The Electric Kings from Belgium
* James Harman Band
* The Mannish Boys Revue
* Zac Harman & MidSouth Blues Revue
* Nathan James & Ben Hernandez
* Martin Gerschwitz, Blue Mama & more!" Dana Point |
| Downtown Anaheim Children's Festival | |
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Held in May by the Downtown Anaheim Association and their various sponsors.
"There is free public parking on Oak Street @ Clementine or Lemon." Anaheim |
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Runs January thru June.
"An annual festival of music and ideas, Eclectic Orange is a project of The Philharmonic Society of Orange County. Eclectic Orange Festival celebrates the eclectic nature of our cultural landscape. Ideas meet and mingle, classical arts are refreshed and renewed, contemporary art flourishes, while all of the world's cultures are treated with honor....
The Philharmonic Society of Orange County is grateful to the following organizations and sponsors for their support of the 2005 Ecletic Orange Festival:
Irvine Barclay Theatre,
Laguna Playhouse,
Newport Beach Public Library Foundation,
Orange County Museum of Art,
Orange County's Pacific Symphony,
Orange County Performing Arts Center,
Pacific Chorale,
UCI Beall Center for Art & Technology"
Irvine |
| Fun with Chalk Children's Creative Festival | |
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"Fun With Chalk is a unique festive celebration of the heart, mind, and creative spirit. Thousands of visitors are captivated annually by one of America's most fun Festivals! Incredible images are created directly on asphalt, by artists, using their enormous talent, and chalk. Yes, chalk! The entire parking lot of the Norman Murray Community Center is transformed into a canvas of hundreds of images, some recreations of famous masterpieces, and others original creations of incredible design and color.
The Childrens Creative Festivals, producers of Fun With Chalk, is an all - volunteer organization of people who care deeply about children and art, and who work and plan all-year round to bring a first class event to the community." Mission Viejo |
| Garden Grove Strawberry Festival | |
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"The Strawberry Festival over the years has evolved into a variety of Commercial booths, Arts and Crafts, Game Booths, Food Booths and major Carnival Rides which dot the landscape of the Village Green, located between Euclid Avenue and Main Street, two blocks north of Garden Grove Boulevard. The Strawberry Festival Amphitheater, located at the South End of the Village Green, which was built for the city by funds raised by the Association, provides a charming venue for the many stage shows featuring celebrity and local performers. The largest Strawberry Shortcake is devoured by hungry fairgoers on opening night. The Strawberry Festival is always held Memorial Day weekend. A parade highlights Saturday’s festivities as it winds its way to the Festival grounds.
The Strawberry Festival has raised over $4.2 million for local organizations, including the Police and Fire Departments, Boys and Girls Club, Acacia Day Care Center for the frail elderly, The Assistance League and many others. In addition, local service, fraternal, school, and church groups raise thousands more each year." Garden Grove |
| Greek Festival at St. John the Baptist | |
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Held in May.
"Greek Food, Greek Dancing, Greek Music, Christian Fun..."
As of 2006, free parking available at Buena Park Downtown & Mall. Anaheim |
| Imagination Celebration of Orange County | |
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2004 Festival runs from April 17th thru May 16th at various locations. See website for schedule and exhibitions.
"Welcome to event, exhibition and general information for the 2004
Imagination Celebration of Orange County's annual spring festival titled 'Renaissance 2004'. This is our 19th year of providing some of the best performing and visual art featuring the youth of Orange County!
Children will have the opportunity to try their hand at variety of art workshops, while families will enjoy the musical and performing groups featuring students from Orange County."
Includes a Saturday... "afternoon is a fun filled interactive event for all ages. Families are treated to mini performances, storytelling, and crafts. Aspiring dancers are given the opportunity to try on tutus and pointe shoes while meeting professional ballerinas. Remember to bring your camera!"
2004 schedule includes exhibits, venues & participation by: The Anaheim Ballet, Bowers Kidseum, OC Museum of Art, Ballet Montemarte, Little Shop of Horrors, The Children's Museum at La Habra, Rancho Canada School, Journey School, Cypress Festival of the Arts, The Curtis Theater, Forum Theater, McGaugh Elementary, Newport Beach Public Library, California Choreographer's Dance Festival, Art-A-Fair, OC Department of Education, Pacific Symphony, Huntington Beach Library, Knott Avenue Christian Church, Assistance League of Irvine, Laguna Art Museum, OC Performing Arts Center, Fullerton Museum Center, Southland Ballet Academy, South Coast Repertory, Waldorf School of Orange County, Santa Ana High School, Anaheim High School, ICOC Poster Contest, 1000 Pieces of Arts, All District Art Exhibit, Crayola Dream-Makers, Public Exhibitions of Student Artwork, 'Art off the Wall' - A 3D Exhibition, Photography & Multimedia Exhibit, Rising Starts Elementary Art Awards and Scholarship Performance Reception, OC Public Library, OCDE Family Art Show, 28th Annual Very Special Arts Exhibit, Young Masters Art Show. Irvine |
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Held in May.
2003: "For years, Orange County has been an unintentional maelstrom of poetic activity. You can spend a week in OC poetry and find samplings of Modernism, Beat, Slam, and Hip Hop. After a successful first year, with unprecedented media coverage and packed houses across the county, the Orange County Poetry Festival returns for a second year. We invite everyone to join us for 35 days of eclectic styles and poetry environments, including featured and open readers." Huntington Beach |
| OCTheatre.org - the authoritative source | |
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An absolutely great list of OC theatres. |
| Renaissance Pleasure Faire | |
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Not in Orange County, but worth the drive. Weekends in April and May. Check their website for exact information. They will also host your wedding, Renaissance style!
"Back to a land Where Fantasy Rules…!
Swashbuckling Heroes, merry Minstrels, dazzling Daredevils, Belly Dancers, Jugglers, and Colorful Characters of every sort compete for your attention on our busy streets and upon seven stages offering continuous entertainment throughout the day.
Where else can you cheer on heroic knights, learn to juggle, chat with William Shakespeare, haggle with a fishwife, and join Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth I, on a grand visit to a bustling 16th century Faire? From our morning antics at the Call O' Faire show, where we open the town gates, to our farewell to the Queen at the end of the day, our 1,000 costumed performers will surround you with entertainment.
So, whether you choose to simply sit back and enjoy our stage shows, quietly stroll the merry lanes of the Faire, or boldly join in the play, your visit is sure to be a memorable one." Irwindale |
| Volunteer Center of Orange County | |
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"The Volunteer Center Orange County is the essential partner in improving quality of life in Orange County by connecting community resources, increasing volunteerism, and building professional capacity in nonprofit organizations." Santa Ana |
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