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SAUSD recognized for contributions to the community and the environment

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Education, Energy, Green, Santa Ana, SAUSD Leave a comment

SAUSD Recognized for Contributions to the Community and Environmental Program

Presented with Four Community Building Awards by City of Santa Ana

SANTA ANA, CA – April 21, 2011 – Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) earned four 2011 Community Building Awards for contributions to the surrounding community and the environment. The awards were presented by the City of Santa Ana’s Resource Network, which recognizes individuals and organizations who create a positive environment and make Santa Ana a productive place to live, work and play. Award recipients follow.

Superintendent Jane Russo received the Chief Executive of the Year Award capping a 38-year career in education, and effectively improving academics, modernizing school facilities and expanding partnerships with the city critical to the well-being of both entities and the constituents served.
For its Saddleback High Solar Generation and Energy Program, the Facilities Department received a Friends of the Environment Community Building Award. Installed in 2010, the roof-mounted solar photovoltaic electrical generation system will meet up to 75% of the school’s annual electrical needs while saving nearly $15 million over the 25-year project lifetime.
Jackson Elementary School in partnership with the Santa Ana Police & Athletic League was honored for its lunchtime fitness program, which teaches students the importance of regular physical activity and builds skills that support an active lifestyle. In just the first year of the program, the passage rate for Jackson 5th graders on the California Physical Fitness Test increased by over 300%.
The Orange County High School of the Arts also earned an award for providing artistic and meaningful experiences for high school students and those at the elementary level through an innovative summer camp.

For more information about SAUSD log on to http://www.sausd.us/.

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Solorio bill to keep the OC Fair public passes Assembly Policy Committee

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Editor Posted in Costa Mesa, Jose Solorio, Orange County, Politics, Santa Ana Leave a comment

For Immediate Release: April 26, 2011
For More Information Contact: Carol Chamberlain – Office: (916) 319-2069, cell: (916) 804-5355

Solorio Bill, Which Provides Governor Brown with a Revenue Sharing Option to Help Keep OC Fairgrounds in Public Hands, Passes First Assembly Policy Committee

Assembly Bill 35 now moves to Assembly Appropriations Committee

Sacramento – State Assemblyman Jose Solorio (D-Anaheim) presented to the Assembly Committee on Business, Professions and Consumer Protection the merits of Assembly Bill 35, his legislation which would provide Governor Jerry Brown a revenue-sharing option in an effort to keep the OC fairgrounds from being sold. The committee unanimously agreed with the Assemblyman, and passed the measure on a bipartisan 9-0 vote.

“We are willing to share in Orange County,” Solorio told the committee. “A revenue sharing plan is a viable option. After closely studying the matter, the OC Fair Board endorsed a revenue sharing proposal as an alternative to the proposed sale of the property.”

Solorio also reminded the committee that Governor Brown has publicly stated that he is against the one-time sale of state assets. Providing him with another way to generate revenue may be a better solution for the people of California than a fairground sale, which is now mired in a court battle and will be for some time.

Witnesses supporting AB 35 included Theresa Sears, an advocate with the Orange County Fairgrounds Preservation Society, Jeff Teller, with the Orange County Marketplace at the fairgrounds, and Randy Cheek, representing the Service Employees International Union 1000 Employees who work at the fairgrounds. The next stop for AB 35 is the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

State Assemblyman Jose Solorio is the Chair of the Assembly Insurance Committee and also serves on the Assembly Appropriations and Transportation committees. He represents the Sixty-Ninth Assembly District, which includes the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana. For more information about Assemblyman Solorio, visit www.assembly.ca.gov/solorio.

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State Assemblyman Jose Solorio represents the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove and Santa Ana. To learn more about State Assemblyman Solorio and his legislative work, visit his official website. This e-mail communication was authorized and paid for by Jose Solorio Assembly Officeholder Committee, ID 1337257, P.O. Box 26063, Santa Ana, CA, 92799.

Bring your own vinyl, this Wednesday night at Proof

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Editor Posted in Arts and Culture, Bars, Entertainment, Music, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Proof will be hosting a BYOV (bring-your-own-vinyl) night on Wednesday the 28th with residents Polyester and Master Droog!

We want to encourge people to bring in their own music to listen to and those that do will get a drink ticket that is good for $5 off their next drink!

Plus, I’m curious as to what music you guys have to offer! MAXIMUM LIMIT IS TWO VINYL A PERSON.

If you have more than one song on a vinyl, that’s okay! We will keep post it’s on your records with your name and the song numbers and throw it into the mix!

And if you try to bring me a shitty record for a cheap drink, we will call you out and I’ll remember you. I know when someone’s pulling my leg.

Anything goes, may it be hip hop, rock n roll, new wave, brit-pop, motown, what have you!

Come on out and have a good time! Never a cover. 21+. 9:30pm-2am.

Proof is located at 215 N. Broadway in Santa Ana.

Social Soiree presents Fixed Love, at the Copper Door, this Wednesday night

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Editor Posted in Arts and Culture, Bars, Entertainment, Music, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Every LAST Wednesday of EVERY month Social Soiree presents FIXED LOVE! Mash it over to The Copper Door and bring your bikes inside to display them!

This Wednesday, April 27: Social Soirée DJ CONCRETE/PARKER CASE/MARTIN VIDAL & FIXED LOVE!!!

21+ NO COVER 8PM-2AM. @ THE COPPER DOOR, located at 225 1/2 N. BROADWAY, SANTA ANA.

VERY SPECIAL GUEST DJ! CONCRETE
RESIDENTS! PARKER CASE of Say Anything!
MARTIN VIDAL

HOSTED BY:

ANGELIQUE LEVAN, LONNIE MAXWELL AND RYAN RODRIGUEZ!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JEN LEE! ♥ http://jennifercassity.com/

HEATHER O! ♥ http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=887325573

Former State Senator Joe Dunn to be honored today with 2011 Legal Leaders Award

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Editor Posted in Democratic Party, Entertainment, Lawyers, Santa Ana Leave a comment

2nd Annual Legal Leaders Series, hosted by the Whittier Law School Alumni Association, presents: “Top Government Attorneys.” Speaker: Hon. Joseph Dunn, Exec. Director of California Bar Association & Retired California State Senator

Greetings! Please join me in recognizing the HONORABLE JOSEPH DUNN with a 2011 Legal Leaders Award.

When: 12:00-1:30
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Lunch served promptly

Where: South Coast Winery Restaurant (3608 Bristol, Santa Ana)
Corner of Bristol & MacArthur

RSVP: Online or nparikh@law.whittier.edu

Keith E. Rodenhuis
President, Whittier Law School Alumni Assoc.
Orange County Chapter

Hon. Joseph Dunn, Esq.

Joe Dunn currently serves as the Executive Director of the California State Bar and is a retired California State Senator from Orange County. When naming him to his most recent post, the State Bar said “as a veteran plaintiff’s lawyer and two-term state senator, Joe Dunn possesses the legal skills and political acumen indispensable for smoothing the waters between the State Bar and California’s legislative and executive branches. With the agency in Sacramento’s crosshairs, the new executive director leaves no doubt he’ll put public protection at the forefront of its regulatory activities.”

Click here for Dunn’s full bio.

Distinguished Legal Leader Award Recipients

2009

JUDGE JAMES GRAY, Retired
Hon. TONY RACKAUCKAS, OC District Attorney

2010

JUDGE SCOTT STEINER
JUDGE LON HURWITZ
JUDGE CHERI PHAM
JUDGE A. MANSSOURIAN

2011

Hon. SHAWN NELSON, OC Supervisor
Hon. JOSEPH DUNN, State Senator (Ret.)
Michael Schroeder, Esq.

Orange County anti-war planning meeting on Tuesday night

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Arab Americans, Entertainment, Orange County, Politics Leave a comment

The Orange County Peace Coalition is having an Anti-War planning meeting on Tuesday, April 26 · 7:00pm – 9:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim, located at 511 South Harbor Boulevard.

Nadia Hassan, the courageous Muslim woman who speaks so eloquently at Villa Park City Council meetings in response to Councilwoman Pauly’s hate speech, was supposed to address the issues concerning the wave of hate speech in Orange County, however she will not be able to attend so the planning and event announcement portion of the meeting will be longer.

Lite refreshments will be available.

Learn about Code Enforcement at Comm Link on April 28

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Entertainment, Neighborhood Associations, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The Santa Ana Communication Linkage Forum is hosting a meeting on Thursday, April 28, at 7 p.m. with an agenda focusing on: “Code Enforcement in our Neighborhoods” , featuring Alvaro Nunez, the Community Preservation Coordinator of the City of Santa Ana’s Planning and Building Agency.

Meeting Agenda:

6:30 to 7 pm: Socialize and network with other involved Santa Ana residents
7 pm: Special Guest: Joe Straka, the Interim City Attorney.
7:10 pm: Committee reports
7:30 pm: Speaker Presentation
8:15 pm: Neighborhood Roll Call

Snacks and Refreshments will be provided by Sandra Garcia of the Santa Ana Memorial Park Neighborhood Association.

The meeting will be held at the Santa Ana Police Department’s Community Room, which is located at 60 Civic Center Drive. Park in the adjacent parking structure. Parking will be validated. This meeting is accessible via bus, by OCTA routes 62 and 51.

Mark your calendar for the next meeting, on May 26, featuring “Gang Enforcement in our Neighborhoods.”

The Orange County Dream Team’s Dream-a-Thon is on April 29

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Charities, Education, Entertainment, Fullerton, immigration, Latinos, Mexico, Politics, Santa Ana, Working Families, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Support the Orange County Dream Team at their Dream-a-Thon 2011:

Time: Friday, April 29 · 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: California State University, Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA

What is it?!

The DREAM-A-THON is the first walk-a-thon event in support of AB540 students. ALL registration money/donations collected will go to event expenses (ex. give-a-ways, food, t-shirts, entertainment, etc.) and the CSUF AB540 Book Scholarship.

But wait…who are AB540 students?!

Undocumented students who are allowed to pay in-state tuition fees at higher education institutions, but do not qualify for financial aid. These students struggle paying for and receiving a college degree due to a lack of monetary funds. Without a social security number, many are unable to find a quality job to pay for college, let alone acquire one post-grad.

For more information: http://istillhaveadream.org/

How does the DREAM-A-THON work?!

The event is a walk-a-thon, with a twist. This walk is not based on the amount of laps committed by the walker or the distance they walk, it is simply based on the presence of each individual at the event and their dedication/support to help AB540 students receive a quality education.

All registered participants will receive pledge forms to distribute to family/friends for flat-rate donations in support of the walker and this cause. For every $10 donated, an additional ticket for opportunity drawings will be provided for the participant.

So, when, where, and how much is it?!

Date: Friday, April 29, 2011
Time: Registration-9am; Walk-10am-2pm
Location: CSUF Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) Lawn, in front of the Student Health Center
Pre-Registration: $10 (including a t-shirt)

How do I register?!

http://dreamathon.webs.com/ under “Event Registration” tab!

Please, spread the word to your friends and family, this event is open to everyone interested in making a difference in the lives of CSUF AB540 students!

And be sure to attend the Orange County Dream Team’s Spring Pachanga:

Time: Saturday, May 7 · 8:00pm – 11:30pm
Location: Anaheim California

Come join OCDT and all the DREAMERS in the OC for a Spring Panchaga fundraiser.

$5 Donation (Entrance: 1 drink + a snack)

Help the Orange County DREAM Team raise money for Scholarships.
There will be music, dringks and beautiful energy from our OC community!!!!!

Contact: Jesus for address and directions @ 714-267-8234

P.S. THIS IS IS A FUNDRAISER DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED.

How will the City of Santa Ana slash their next annual budget?

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Labor, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Regardless of who ends up serving as the Interim or permanent Santa Ana City Manager, the most pressing issue is going to be the next city annual budget.

The City of Santa Ana’s administration has already cut to the bone. They have outsourced as much as could be expected – and they have renegotiated contracts with all of their employee unions. They have had a hiring freeze in place for some time as well.

Where to cut next?

Over 70% of the current budget is spent on police and fire services. Of that, 48.8% funds the police department. (See the graphic above).

The SAPD is already understaffed. How can we cut their budget further when public safety is a priority for most voters? I do think that the City often misallocated its police resources. For example, the SAPD again targeted cruising this Easter weekend. Why not make that a City event, put up grandstands and make money instead, as the City of Long Beach does every year with their Grand Prix?

Can we use more security cameras to monitor hot spots in the City? Internet cameras have become an inexpensive option.

What about non-police security? Downtown Inc. has been paying security guards to help keep the downtown Artists Village safe. Results have been somewhat mixed, as one man was killed while being robbed, but overall the downtown area does feel safer.

The City of Brea found a way to slash their fire department’s budget by using apprentices to fill out crews, instead of paying hundreds of thousands in unnecessary overtime. This could be an option for the City of Santa Ana as well.

For some reason the City gives the Bowers Museum over one and a half million a year. That is hard to justify given that we have had to cut our Parks and Recreation budget to the bone. The money spent on the Bowers is equivalent to almost ten percent of our Parks and Recreation budget! Clearly the Bowers needs to stand on its own.
The Santa Ana Zoo also sucks up a lot of the Parks and Recreation budget. At some point you have to believe it would make sense for the City to spin off the Zoo as a free-standing entity and let it sink or swim on its own as well.

Here are a few links to information about the current City budget:

Inside covers: City Council and Executive Management Team
City Manager’s Letter
Section 1: Budget Summary
Section 2a: General Fund Summary
Section 2b: General Fund Detailed
Section 3: Internal Services Fund
Section 4: Community Development Agency
Section 5: Special Revenue Fund
Section 6: Enterprise Fund
Section 7: Capital Funds

Foundation boosts Segerstrom High School’s Music Program

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Editor Posted in Arts and Culture, Charities, Education, Music, Santa Ana, SAUSD, Youth Activities 1 Comment

Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation Boosts Segerstrom High Music Program

School Receives New and Refurbished Band Instruments

SANTA ANA, CA – Segerstrom High School is the recipient of several musical instruments, thanks to The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation — an organization which supports arts of under-served schools and after-school programs with musical instrument purchases or repairs. The donation to Segerstrom High consists of the following pieces, which will become a part of the school’s marching and concert bands:

Five new alto saxophones
Five new clarinets
Five new trumpets
One new flute
Four refurbished flutes

“We were thrilled when we learned that our application for support was accepted,” said Dr. Amy Avina, Segerstrom High School principal. “These musical gifts will add a boost to our music program and enable more students to play and experience the benefits of music education,” Dr. Avina said.

“Learning music in school is a way to engage kids and give them something that makes them better students and better people,” said Felice Mancini, executive director of The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation. “They deserve every tool available to help them receive a quality education, and we want to ensure that music is in that toolbox.”

Segerstrom High School is one of nine high schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District. Its enrollment includes approximately 2,400 students in grades 9-12, 75% of whom qualify for the free or reduced price meal program. Segerstrom High is a school of choice, meaning the student population is drawn from both the surrounding neighborhood as well as throughout the Santa Ana Unified School District by random lottery. Parents and students must sign an agreement and abide by that agreement in completing their assignments, maintaining good attendance habits, and complying with the school’s various other policies. Visit the school online at www.sausd.us/segerstrom.

The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation donates new and refurbished musical instruments to under-served schools, community music programs and individual students nationwide in an effort to give youngsters the many benefits of music education, help them to be better students and inspire creativity and expression through playing music. Learn more at www.mhopus.org.

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Grrl Fair collective planning a misguided protest at the next Art Walk

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Editor Posted in Arts and Culture, Santa Ana, Women 15 Comments

UPDATE: Andy Verostek, an artist at the Santora, has written a post about the allegations by the Grrl Fair collective that an artist at the Santora harassed a number of them at their recent event. Click here to read his account, which clearly debunks the allegations made by the OC Weekly.

“Organizers of this year’s Grrl Fair collective,the county’s decade-old celebration of all things womyn, are planning a protest May 7 in SanTana’s Artists Village during its next Art Walk,” according to the OC Weekly. You can also read about it over at the Orange Juice blog.

The OC Weekly article explains that “They claim that during their March 12 Grrl Fair in downtown SanTana, an artist in the Santora Building constantly groped underage girls, and that Santora management (under the rule of mega-developer Mike Harrah), artists, and the city’s police department have not bothered with their pleas for action.”

Protesting the Art Walk and ripping Mike Harrah, who owns the Santora Building, is ridiculous. Harrah cannot do anything about this. It is a police matter, but the police cannot do anything either. The comments left by readers indicate that the reason the SAPD has not opened an investigation is that none of those making allegations have been willing to put their name on a formal police report. No names – no report. That is how this works.

Until the women who were groped actually file police reports, nothing is going to happen. This planned protest is just going to hurt innocent artists who had nothing to do with any of this.

There are allegations that the artists knew beforehand that they had a pervy guy in their midst. If true, the question is – what could they have done? I have seen all sorts of pervy guys at the Art Walks – including a bunch of local politicians known for cheating on their wives.

This incident however does open up a can of worms for the Art Walk in that there are also allegations that the alleged groper was very drunk. The fact is that many of the art galleries serve alcohol during the Art Walk, and even those that don’t serve it often have liquor on hand for the artists themselves. Should this tradition continue? Or should we leave the alcohol service to the bars and restaurants in the Artists Village? I am told that the Santa Ana Planning Commission is going to look into this.

SAPD to crack down again on cruisers on Easter and Cinco de Mayo

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Editor Posted in automobiles, Civic Affairs, Latinos, Public Safety, Santa Ana 2 Comments

The SAPD is once again going to inconvenience Santa Ana residents while cracking down on innocent folks out cruising on Easter and Cinco de Mayo.

If Santa Ana’s city leaders were smart about this they would charge folks to see the cruising, as folks in Long Beach do with their annual Grand Prix…

See their press release below:

Santa Ana Police Department

CITIZEN ALERT

Traffic Operations For Easter and Cinco de Mayo.

In an effort to provide a safe environment and minimize the impact on our local neighborhoods, the Santa Ana Police Department will be deploying extra police personnel to deal with the influx of cruiser activity experienced on Easter (Sunday, April 24th) and Cinco de Mayo (Thursday, May 5th). In years past, the City of Santa Ana has contended with large crowds, congested roadways, criminal activity, and quality of life issues that affect our residents, businesses and visitors. Therefore, to mitigate these issues, an increased police presence, lane restrictions and road closures will be in effect in the areas of Bristol Street from 17th Street to Callen’s Common, Main Street from 17th Street to Dyer Road, and Edinger Avenue from Main Street to Raitt Street. Residents, motorist, and visitors should expect traffic delays and make an effort to avoid these areas whenever possible. Residents are encouraged to report any significant or ongoing criminal activity occurring on these two evenings to the Santa Ana Police Department at (714) 245-8049. Any questions regarding these enforcement programs may be directed to Corporal Wharton at (714) 245-8209.

Contact Information

Contact Name: Corporal Wharton
Contact Email: mwharton@ci.santa-ana.org
Contact Phone: (714) 245-8209

Santa Ana Easter church services and restaurant specials

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Editor Posted in Churches and Religion, Entertainment, Restaurants, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Great Vigil of Easter on Saturday, April 23, from 7:30 pm to 9 pm, at Episcopal Church of the Messiah, located at 614 N. Bush St., in Santa Ana.

The Great Vigil (in English). This ancient liturgy is the principal Easter celebration. We begin in the patio blessing a new fire and a new paschal candle. We process into the dark church bearing candles with the Christ light. We listen to the promises of redemption from scripture lessons. We baptize new members into the family of Jesus. With the Easter acclamation, we ring the bells we have brought, lights, incense and glorious music acclaim the resurrection of Jesus and we celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter with the Parish Choir and a Brass Quartet. Festive champagne reception follows in the Parish Hall.

Celebrate Easter this Sunday at Santa Ana’s historic First Baptist Church, featuring Pastor Andy Quient.

9 am – Traditional Worship Service
10 am – Free Continental Breakfast, in the Fireside Room
10:30 am – Easter Egg Hunt for the kids
11 am – Contemporary Worship Service

Bring your family and friends!

Located at: 1010 West 17th St., Santa Ana CA 92706. 714.547.2557.

Easter Services at the Word of Life Church, with Pastor Nati Alvarado, Jr., at 625 French St., in Santa Ana, on Sunday, April 24:

Good morning, come and join me tomorrow at Word of Life OC, service times are 7am which will be a bilingual service. 9am & 11am English services. We will be having a giant Easter egg hunt for the children. Hope to see you. Jesus He did all that He did just for YOU. Be cool my friend and enjoy your day.

Easter Sunday Service, on Sunday, Apr 24 6:30a, at Church Of the Foothills, at 19211 Dodge Ave. at Newport, in Santa Ana, CA.

Sunrise Service and Easter Worship Service, Communion, Sermon: “Resurrection in the Real World,” Texts: Matthew 38: 1-10. Easter Egg Hunt for pre-school age through 5th grade, will follow the Easter Worship Service.
Church of the Foothills is a United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ church.

Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, Apr 24 6:00a to 7:00a at Fairhaven Memorial Park, located at 1702 Fairhaven Ave, in Santa Ana.

Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary along with the CBMC – Orange County, cordially invite you to attend the 19th Annual Easter Sunrise Service, “The Raise of Hope,” Featuring:

Mark Bundy-CBMC, A Ministry to Business & Professional Men
Ric Olsen- Lead Pastor, The Beacon Church
Chaplain- City of Orange Fire Department
Ken Wilson- Associate Pastor, Seeker’s Chapel
The Rays Ensemble
A White Dove Release
A Visit from the Easter Bunny
And Much More

Easter Services at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana:

Sunrise Service (In Spanish) Sunday, April 24th. Celebrate the Risen Lord at this 7:00 a.m Spanish service!
Easter Sunday Breakfast, Sunday, April 24th. Beginning at 8:30 a.m., enjoy a delicious homemade breakfast cooked by our members for a suggested donation of $5 for adults and $3 for children.
Resurrection Service, Sunday, April 24th. Celebrate the risen Lord at our 10:00 a.m. service! This service will include special music and an introduction of new members.
Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt, Sunday, April 24th. Immediately following the service at 11:30 a.m., all children through 5th grade are invited to search for eggs on the courthouse lawn.

Located at 600 N. Main St., in Santa Ana.

Easter Brunch at McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant. Sunday, Apr 24 12:00p, at at McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood, located at 2791 N. Main St., in Santa Ana.

For guests who are looking for a special place to celebrate Easter Sunday or looking for a traditional Easter Brunch, McCormick & Schmick’s will be offering benedicts, omelets, and signature baked French toast (with Brioche bread layered with toasted pecans, bananas and caramel, baked with a vanilla scented custard and topped with traditional bananas foster, syrup and whipped cream.

Easter Brunch at Tangata, on Sunday, Apr 24 11:00a to 3:00p, at Tangata, located at the Bowers Museum at 2002 N. Main St., in Santa Ana.

Enjoy Easter Sunday brunch at Tangata at the Bowers Museum. Three course meal includes a first course selection of Atlantic smoked salmon carpaccio, grilled Japanese eggplant, chilled tomato gazpacho, Manchego salad, or baby torn field greens. Main course selection: pan-roasted trout, bistro medallion of beef, herb-grilled free-range chicken, poblano chile sweet potato hash, or cinnamon French toast.

Join the Memphis at the Santora for Easter Brunch with specials created by Executive Chef Diego Velasco.

Exclusive holiday menu offerings include:

house made lamb sausage with Tuscan kale, potato hash, poached eggs and a blistered grape tomato sauce
coriander & citrus crusted ahi with a green lentil salad, roasted rainbow carrots and warm olive vinaigrette
wild mushroom & goat cheese omelet with sweet potato & bacon fritters and black truffle butter
as always our full brunch menu will be available plus 2 for 1 bloody marys and bottomless mimosas

Click here to make your reservations today!

Tardeada Latina 2011 to support the OC Aids Walk on Sunday

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Editor Posted in Entertainment, Garden Grove, Latinos, LGBTQ, Music, Santa Ana Leave a comment

SOMOS OC presents: The Tardeada/Fiesta Latina 2011, to benefit this year’s AIDS Walk.

You are invited to a Tardeada and Latina night full of entertainment and Latinos/Latinas ready to have a great time with fantastic music and Somos Go-Go Dancers!

@ Frat House 21+

SOMOS GO-GO Dancers!!!!! ( Aouuchh!!!)
Mega Drag Show de Ross y sus Estrellas!!
$10 Entrance
Drinks specials!!

All proceeds will be donated to the OC AIDS Walk 2011, that is coming up on May 1.

For tickets call Marcos 714.604.8916/Mario 714.474.4271.

Time: Tomorrow at 6:00pm – Monday at 2:00am
Location: Frat House Bar & Nightclub
8112 Garden Grove Blvd
Garden Grove, CA

Click here to RSVP on Facebook.

Fobb Fest and JBoog performance tonight at the Galaxy Theatre

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Editor Posted in Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Music, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Featuring: J-Boog w/Detour Posse, Peetah Morgan,Ray Leger, Sons of Mannaseh w/Bonafide, Mark Vaki w/ Local Culture,Spawnbreezie. Special guest artist Monsta Ganjah & Ras Mas. opening will be Malie Production & Poolay!

J Boog (Born Jerry Afemata) is a singer born in Long Beach and raised in Compton, Ca. Growing up in a large family, he was always surrounded by lot’s of people and music. J’s father is the chief of the family village in Alao, American Samoa. Boog was raised with a strong sense of that tradition and culture and he proudly carries it with him today and always.

Tickets are on sale now @ $35 Day of show $40 VIP $50 (meet & greet, Photo w/artists balcony seating).

For Box Office ticket purchase and dinner reservations, please call (714) 957-0600. More ticket outlets to be announced or inbox any of the admins (limited tickets on hand). Please note that dinner reservations are first come first serve meaning if you plan to eat dinner there you will get preferred seating Which you will be asked to come an hour and half before showtime. Hope to see you there! Stay tuned for more artists and VIPs tba.

Time: Today at 6:00pm – Tomorrow at 2:00am
Location: Galaxy Concert Theater, 3503 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD, SANTA ANA CA.

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