[ February 5, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ]
The Bowers Museum is hosting a free Asian New Year Family Festival today, Feb. 5, from noon until 3:30 pm. What a great way to entertain yourself before today’s Superbowl!
Come to the Bowers and enjoy music, food and a celebration of the Asian New Year!
Also today, the Bowers is hosting a free Children’s book presentation, [...]
Posted in Arts and Culture, Asians, Education, Entertainment, Family, Historical 
Tags: asian new year, Bowers Museum, family festival, free, year of the dragon 
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For additional information: Kayla Caceres, Director of Communications, Career College of California, 714-243-8635
STATE ASSEMBLYMEMBER JOSE SOLORIO TO GIVE KEYNOTE SPEECH AT CAREER COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA GRADUATION ON JAN. 13th
More Than 300 Guests Will Celebrate at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
Career College of California, based in historic downtown Santa Ana, is holding its Winter 2012 [...]
[ December 4, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
If you are looking for something to do this Sunday, how about visiting the Bowers Museum – for free? That’s right, you can visit the Bowers for free on Sunday, December 4, 2011, from 10 am – 4 pm. The Bowers Museum offers free admission to the museum on the first Sunday of every month, thanks [...]
[ November 19, 2011; 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. ]
The Bowers Museum is Honored to Host the Venerable Hui Chi, Abbot of the Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple
This Saturday, November 19 | 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Lecture to Discuss the Influence of Buddhism on Chinese History and Culture
The Venerable will lead a lecture and discussion relating to the Bowers’ new exhibit, Warriors, Tombs and Temples: [...]
Posted in Arts and Culture, Asians, Chinese, Entertainment, Santa Ana Tags: Bowers Museum, fo guang shan hsi lai temple, hui chi, warriors No Comments »Looking for fun things to do on Halloween, in and around Santa Ana? Here you go!
1. Halloween Costume Party at the Westfield MainPlace Mall
On Saturday, October 29th, from 1pm to 4pm join Westfield MainPlace for a spooktaclular afternoon of free, family Halloween fun.
Activities include:
Pumpkin Decorating
Face Painting
Halloween Trivia & Entertainment
The chance to win several Westfield MainPlace [...]
Posted in Arts and Culture, Bars, Crafts, Dance, music, Restaurants, Santa Ana, Volunteer, Youth Tags: back to natives, bistro 400, bite night, boo at the zoo, Bowers Museum, carnevil, costume party, de colores, downtown soul, freak fest, Halloween, halloween habitat howl-pers, halloween masquerade, halloween party, Kidseum, proof bar, pure evolution, regency south coast village, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Zoo, santiago park, shutterfly, voice of the macabre, westfield mainplace mall, yost theater, young frankenstein No Comments »[ September 23, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]
For Immediate Release
For additional information: Kayla Caceres, Director of Communications, Career College of California, 714-243-8635
COUNCILWOMAN MICHELE MARTINEZ TO GIVE KEYNOTE SPEECH AT CAREER COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA GRADUATION ON SEPT. 23RD
More Than 300 Guests Will Celebrate at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
Career College of California, based in historic downtown Santa Ana, is holding its Fall 2011 graduation ceremony [...]
[ June 25, 2011; 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. June 26, 2011; 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. ]
JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY & TASTING:
THE PLEASURE OF CHANYOU
Saturday, June 25, 1:30 PM (Repeated at 2:30 & 3:30 PM)
Experience the serene beauty of this traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony while tasting freshly prepared tea and learning the cultural history of this timeless custom.
In chanoyu the host entertains the guests with delicious tea which the guests thankfully receive. This is a [...]
Posted in Arts and Culture, Asians, Entertainment, Historical, Japanese, Santa Ana Tags: Bowers Museum, chanyou, japanese tea ceremony, kimonos No Comments »
[ June 23, 2011; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
International Arts Festival at the Bowers Museum, June 23- 6:00 pm FREE! The event is completely FREE for the community!
The Bowers will have an International ART EXHIBIT and music and dance performances by a variety of artists from various ethnic communities. A total of 150 art pieces will be exhibited at the Bowers Museum.
MECCA [...]
Posted in Arab Americans, Arts and Culture, Asians, Entertainment, Health and Medical, Latinos, Santa Ana Tags: arts, Bowers Museum, mecca, Santa Ana No Comments »
[ June 5, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
If you have some free time today, and you live in Santa Ana, there are some great opportunities to enjoy our local arts and culture scene for free today.
You can visit the Bowers Museum, the Kidseum, and the Heritage Museum for free today – and on Tuesday you can also visit the Discovery Science Center.
As [...]
[ May 21, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Scrimshaw: The Art and Craft of the American Whaler
Opening Saturday May 21, 2011
The bygone era of American whaling led men on distant voyages in search of the giants of the sea. In their spare time, these whalers carved the teeth, bone and other unused parts of the whale, developing a tradition that came to be [...]
Posted in Arts and Culture, Education, Entertainment, Historical, Nature, Santa Ana Tags: Bowers Museum, killing whales, scrimshaw No Comments »
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 [...]
[ April 19, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Saturday, April 23, 2011, 10 AM – 4 PM
Come celebrate the beauty of beads, fine crafts and more at the 17th Annual Art of Adorning and Beads Festival at the Bowers Museum.
This annual outdoor event is held in our lovely Key Courtyard and will feature over 60 local vendors selling beads, findings, finished jewelry and [...]
[ April 23, 2011; 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. ]
Remembering Africa
Saturday, April 23 at 1:30 PM
(Book signing at 3:00 PM)
Free to Bowers Museum members. Free with paid admission. $8 for non-members
Robert Vavra, world acclaimed photographer and author of 37 books accounting for over 3 million copies sold in 8 languages, presents his most recent work which culminates 17 years of preparation.
Remembering Africa includes experiences [...]
Posted in African Americans, Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Santa Ana Tags: Bowers Museum, remembering africa, robert babra No Comments »
[ April 16, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Ito Jakuchu: A Man with No Age, April 16 – June 12, 2011
The famous Etsuko and Joe Price Collection is one of the finest assemblages of Japanese art in the world, and on April 16, 2011, the Bowers Museum will unveil the first of two exhibitions showcasing the Collection’s crown jewels. Ito Jakuchu: A Man [...]
Posted in Arts and Culture, Asians, Entertainment, Historical, Japanese, Santa Ana Tags: a man with no age, Art, Bowers Museum, ito jakuchu, japanese, Santa Ana No Comments » [ April 3, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Target Free Sunday this Sunday, April 3, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, at the Bowers Museum. This offer includes free admission to the museum’s galleries. Learn More.
Don’t miss the NATIVE AMERICAN (NORTH & SOUTH) FAMILY FESTIVAL, this Sunday from 12:00PM – 3:30PM. Come celebrate the music, dance, arts, and food of Native American peoples. Learn [...]
Posted in Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Historical, Native Americans, Santa Ana Tags: Bowers Museum, Santa Ana No Comments »
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