MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT: Free Admission to Autumn Moon Festival at Bowers Museum This Weekend
WHEN: Sat., Sept. 20 and Sun., Sept. 21 from 11am – 3:30 pm
WHERE: Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
COST: Free For All
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Celebrate the tradition of the Autumn Moon Festival – bringing families and friends together. View the art work of 300 children ages 5 – 15 and adults in the community. Face painting, art projects, Moon Cake sampling (while supplies last), music and lion dance ongoing throughout the afternoon. Presented in partnership with Vietnamese American Arts & Letters Association (VAALA) and the Nguoi Viet Daily News, Festival of Children Foundation, and the Chinese Cultural Arts Council. The Autumn Moon Festival is sponsored by The James Irvine Foundation.
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY | September 20
• 12 PM – Lion Dance by JC Culture Foundation
• 12:30 PM – FOURTY4B, Smooth, soulful, & feel-good a capella songs
• 1 PM – Bolsa Grande High School Dance Troupe performs Vietnamese Folk Dances
• 1:30 PM – Dance Impressions Productions performs
Chinese Folk Dances
• 2:15 PM – South Coast Chinese Cultural Center Association Dance Troupe performs Chinese folk dances
• 2:45 PM – South Coast Chinese Cultural Center Association Morning Glow Youth GuZheng presents, Traditional Chinese performance
SUNDAY | September 21
• 12 PM – Lion Dance by JC Culture Foundation
• 1 PM – Bolsa Grande High School Dance Troupe performs Vietnamese Folk Dances
• 1:15 PM – Rosey Dae, singer/songwriter performs acoustic jazz and R&B
• 1:45 PM – Minh Tran, Vietnamese Magician astounds you with his amazing program
Founded in 1936, the Bowers Museum is one of California’s finest and Orange County’s largest museums. Situated in the heart of Orange County, the Bowers Museum enriches lives through the world’s finest arts and cultures. The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 N. Main St. in Santa Ana, just one minute from the 5 freeway at the Main St. South exit, and just a few minutes from the 22, 55 and 57 freeways. For more information, visit www.bowers.org, email vpayan@bowers.org or call 714-567-3645.
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