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Mark Mothersbaugh: Postcard Diaries and
Arthur Taussig: Postcards From the Edges of America

IRVINE, CA (April 23, 2009): The Irvine Fine Arts Center presents Postcard Diaries, an astonishingly obsessive collection of private thoughts illustrated by DEVO front man Mark Mothersbaugh and Arthur Taussig’s postmodern photo documentary, Postcards from the Edge of America.

Originally created as a personal diary during downtime on early music tours, Mothersbaugh’s Postcard Diaries compilation illustrates a plethora of provoking and unusual imagery. Widely recognized for his prolific music endeavor with his band DEVO, Mothersbaugh has been illustrating for more than 30 years, a creative habit which still yields dozens of images per day.

Postcards from the Edge of America, features a selection of more than 100 prints representative of Taussig’s collection, which well surpasses 15,000 photographs. Postcards is an exploration on the function of the “museum” within various levels of culture. The function of a high-culture museum might be to preserve the best of the past and present in order to represent culture to future generations. Taussig explores the possibility that mid- and low- culture museums function in much the same way, but with radically different gatekeepers. Taussig’s photographs are illustrative of his unique vision, one deeply rooted in both photography and contemporary art.

Both exhibitions run June 13 – July 25 with a special reception on Saturday, June 13 from 6-8 p.m. Gallery admission and reception are free to the public. The Irvine Fine Arts Center is open Monday through Thursday, 9 am – 9 pm; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Art Center is closed Sunday. For more information, call 949-724-6880 or visit www.irvinefinearts.org.

Water Education and Family Fun on Tap at SMWD’s Fiesta de Agua

Free water education event for all local residents May 2

Families across South Orange County are invited to join Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD) for its annual Fiesta de Agua Water Education Festival and Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 2.

Come and learn more about the latest water conservation techniques and tools, like synthetic turf, low-water-use appliances and drought-tolerant plants and check out a sample yard.

There will be lots of activities for the kids, including water science experiments, crafts, face-painting, games and entertainment. The “prehistoric” reptile display and show was one of the most popular attractions last year, and the tarantulas, lizards and giant snakes will be back again this year to delight kids and adults alike.

Hot dogs, popcorn and snowcones will be available for the whole family.

For the second year in a row, Fiesta de Agua will be held at the District’s Oso Reservoir in Rancho Santa Margarita. This natural setting will provide opportunities for bird watching, guided nature walks and enjoying the outdoors.

The free family-oriented festival is held by SMWD each May to kick off its celebration of California Water Awareness Month.

What: SMWD’s Fiesta de Agua
When: Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: SMWD’s Oso Reservoir

For more information on Fiesta de Agua, please visit www.smwd.com.

Directions to Oso Reservoir:
From San Clemente: Drive north on I-5. Take the Alicia Pkwy exit and turn right on Alicia. Turn left on Marguerite Pkwy. Turn right on Los Alisos Blvd. After crossing the 241 Toll Road, take an immediate left to “Oso Lake.” Follow the dirt road about half a mile to the parking area.

From the 241 Toll Road: Take the Los Alisos exit and drive north. Take an immediate left to “Oso Lake.” Follow the dirt road about half a mile to the parking area.

Become a part of the most unique golf tournament in town as the women of Orange County unite in the fight against child abuse at the Jessica Erstad “Not So Serious” Women’s Golf Outing. Held on July 15, 2009 at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, this nine-hole tournament features a day of fun and festivity, while raising much needed funds for the Prevention Center’s parenting programs. Be sure not to miss a special guest appearance by Major League Baseball Player, Darin Erstad.

Foursomes are $800 and sponsorships begin at $1,500. For more information, please contact Bright Futures 4 Kids at (714) 543-4333.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 8pm
Tickets: $38, $33 (children 10+ and students half -price)

Contemporary Ballet with a European twist

Tom Mossbrucker, artistic director
Jean-Philippe Malaty, executive director

Hailed by The New York Times as “ a breath of fresh air,” Aspen Santa Fe Ballet has risen to the forefront of American dance in just 10 short years. This elegant and youthful company of eleven dancers charms audiences with its musical athleticism and its fresh innovative style.

For its Barclay debut, the company will bring an eclectic program that Includes works by some of the foremost choreographers of Europe and the U.S: Twyla Tharp's joyous Sweet Fields, Moses Pendleton's magical Noir Blanc, and Jorma Elo's poignant Red Sweet.

Irvine Barclay Theatre
4242 Campus Drive
Irvine Ca 92612
949-854-4646
www.thebarclay.org

Don't Wait! Just Three Weeks Until the First Annual South County Teen Center Golf Classic

March 30, 2009 • Aliso Viejo Country Club

TODAY'S TEENS ARE under more pressure and are more vulnerable than ever before. In today's tough economy many parents are forced to work more hours and many one-income households have become two-income households. At times, this may provide for periods when teens are at home alone or overly vulnerable to outside, unregulated influences.

Founded in 2006, the South County Teen Center provides a variety of supportive programs — including before- and after-school care, and summer activities — that help young teens develop strength of character, cultivate a sense of community, and build a "voice." Help us help our teens. Join us for our first annual golf tournament. Here's how:

• Sponsor a portion of the tournament
• Donate valuable auction items
• Play in the tournament
• Volunteer at the tournament
• Join us for Dinner and Live Auction

We understand today's economy is tough. In times like this, our services are more necessary than ever, and we truly appreciate anything you can do in support of our tournament.

To learn more about South County Teen Center, and to register to participate in our golf tournament, please visit www.scteencentergolf.com.

Sing your heart out the 1st Thursday of every month!
Here's your chance to become a " Downtown Anaheim Idol."
Warm up with Mark Coon today from noon-4:30PM, then from 4:30PM-6:30PM, compete to win a $20 Farmers' Market gift certificate and one of 8 spots in the final round (October 1, 2009).


Next week, Thursday, March 12, 2009, noon-7PM, celebrate Saint Patrick's Day at the Farmers' Market! Get all your green-themed crafts from our local artisans! "First Class Irish Band" will be playing all of the Celtic hits throughout the day! We asked our vendors what kind of St. Patty's Day goodies they would have in store; here are some of their answers:

Green Crepes - Crepes Bon Apart
Corned Beef & Cabbage Egg Rolls - Teryaki Inn
Corned Beef/Cabbage/Potatoes Lunch & Dinner Special, Irish Car Bombs - 195 Downtown Grill
Green Popcorn - Sweet Popcorn
Green Sauerkraut - Paula's Hot Dogs
Fresh Cabbage, Potatoes, Onions - Variety of Farmers
Irish Soda Bread - Old Town Bakery
Green Cupcakes - Morsels Bakery
St. Patty's Day Chocolate - Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

You are just going to have to come down next Thursday to see what other lucky items we'll have!

The Downtown Anaheim Certified Farmers' Market & Craft Fair is every Thursday from noon-7PM, and is located at Center Street Promenade & Lemon Street.

For information and to see the complete Downtown Anaheim event schedule, visit downtownanaheim.com or call 1 714 956 3586.

So... You Wanna Dance! - Imagination Celebration 2009
presented by Irvine Barclay Theatre and Backhausdance

Sunday, April 19th, 2009 at 2:00 PM

It seems like everyone is dancing on television these days, but what does it really take to become a dancer? Jennifer Backhaus and Backhausdance take you on a behind the scenes peek at the world of dance. See performances of different styles of dance and learn how dancers train and prepare for an audition. Do you think you are ready? Audience participants will be chosen to come onstage and learn a portion of a new dance and work with the professional company.