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Orange County Art and Culture

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Organized by Lisa Pedersen and 7 others

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There is so much Art and Culture in Orange County and surrounding areas. This group includes a range of events from theater, lectures, museums, galleries, films, music, architecture, art exhibitions, dance, design, walkthrough modern architecture, restaurants, photography, international culture and more for participants. We celebrate artistry, creativity, and original thinking.

If you have events to suggest, please email the organizer. We definitely want to hear from you!

We require a clear facial photo so our organizers can recognize you at events. If you cannot provide a facial photo, please write to me directly to explain the situation. We do allow exceptions. In addition, we need you to apply with a proper name.

Don't be a flake. Please honor your RSVP commitments. Many meetups "allow" no shows. We are not crazy about them. You will be dropped from the group if you have 5 no shows.

Upcoming events (3)

Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 3:00 PM PDTMovie: Leave Her to Heaven
The Frida Cinema, Santa Ana, CA
Leave Her to Heaven is a psychological thriller cloaked in sun-drenched, beautiful colors.

When novelist Richard Harland (Cornel Wilde) meets the striking and enigmatic Ellen Berent (Gene Tierney), it seems like a whirlwind romance straight out of a dream. But their fairy-tale love story quickly curdles into obsession as Ellen’s possessiveness spirals into something far more dangerous. She doesn’t want to share Richard’s affection with anyone—not his family, not his work, not even his past.

Director: John M. Stahl
Run Time: 110 min.
Release Year: 1945
Starring: Cornel Wilde, Gene Tierney, Jeanne Crain, Mary Philips, Vincent Price

MOVIE TRAILER
https://thefridacinema.org/movies/leave-her-to-heaven/

MEET BEFORE THE FILM
We will meet in the lobby of the Frida at 2:45 PM. I'll have a sign stating OC Art & Culture. Will head in to grab out seats ~2:50 PM.

TICKET COST
In-person: $9
Purchase online: $10 (includes online fee) - https://thefridacinema.org/purchase/760271/

TRIVIA
"It was cited by director Martin Scorsese as one of his favorite films of all time, and he assessed Gene Tierney as one of the most underrated actresses of the Golden Era." Taken from IMDB website.

PARKING
Address: 300 East 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
There are two parking structures. One behind the Friday and the other behind the 4th Street Market. You will need to make payment to park in them. At this time, I don't know what the cost is.

AFTER THE MOVIE
If you're hungry and or thirsty, we will walk down to the 4th Steet Market where they have several food vendors.
1 attendee
Tue, Jul 15, 2025, 4:45 PM PDTMovie: 1950 French Film - Orpheus (English Subtitles)
The Frida Cinema, Santa Ana, CA
A masterpiece of cinematic surrealism and a cornerstone of mid-century French art film, Orpheus (Orphée) finds poet, playwright, and visionary Jean Cocteau at his most mysterious and mythic.

A modern retelling of the Orpheus myth set in postwar Paris, the film follows a celebrated poet (played by the impossibly cool Jean Marais) as he becomes obsessed with a shadowy Princess—Death incarnate—and journeys into the land of the dead to reclaim his wife, and perhaps his soul.

Blending classical mythology with avant-garde technique, Cocteau conjures magic from mirrors, rubber gloves, reverse film, and pure imagination. The result is a haunting meditation on fame, creativity, and mortality, where even the afterlife feels like a stage lit by dream logic and doomed desire.

Directed: Jean Cocteau
Run Time: 1 Hr 52 Mins.
Language: French

MOVIE TRAILER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-KJqzv6jxY

MEET BEFORE THE FILM
We will meet in the lobby of the Frida at 4:35PM. I'll have a sign stating OC Art & Culture. Will head in to grab out seats ~4:40 PM.

TICKET COST
In-person: $12
Purchase online: $13 (includes online fee) - https://thefridacinema.org/purchase/808760/

TRIVIA
"The opening scenes set in the Cafe des Poetes were originally set to be filmed with regular extras. However, Cocteau found them to be too self-conscious and artificial so they were all dismissed. Instead, real bohemians from Paris' real café culture were drafted in. These proved to be so natural and relaxed with the café setting, they actually stayed on for two extra days after filming had finished, just hanging out in the cafés that the film crew had been using." Taken from IMDB website.

PARKING
Address: 300 East 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
There are two parking structures. One behind the Friday and the other behind the 4th Street Market. You will need to make payment to park in them. At this time, I don't know what the cost is.

AFTER THE MOVIE
If you're hungry and or thirsty, we will walk down to the 4th Steet Market where they have several food vendors. It's about a 1/2 block from the Frida.
2 attendees
Sun, Aug 10, 2025, 1:00 PM PDTPerformance: A Beautiful Noise @ The Segerstrom
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart busting, show-stopping American rock icon.
The career highlights of the award-winning musician behind "Sweet Caroline," "You Don't Bring Me Flowers," and more come to life in this celebratory show.

Good musicals never seemed so good! A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is the latest Broadway show to celebrate an iconic singer/songwriter, borrowing its title from his hit 1976 album. But this musical showcases more than 25 hits from every stage of his career, from the romantic "Play Me" to the mournful "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" to the crowd-pleaser "Sweet Caroline."

All these tunes and more tell the story of Diamond's life, tracing how he went from an unknown Brooklyn kid to an internationally successful performer. As the real Diamond can no longer perform due to Parkinson's disease — which the musical acknowledges — this show keeps his music alive and reminds audiences of his unmatched talent as a showman.

To purchase your ticket for Sunday, August 10 @ 1:00 PM, go to - http://bit.ly/3TkxHh3

If you would like to sit with me, Here is where I'll be - My seat is in Section - Balcony(28), Row T, Seat 101

GROUP MEETING POINT @ 12:45 PM
we will meet where the main box office, which is located next to the plaza level entrance of Segerstrom Hall.

SEASON TICKETS
Segerstrom offers season tickets. I've signed up for the 2025-2026 Mega Series 7 (Sun Mat) Season. For 10 shows, it only cost me $421. Above is my seat location. If you are interested in joining me or sitting elsewhere, go to http://bit.ly/44pDI24. Please note, they offer other dates and times. To view them, go to http://bit.ly/43T4gZm

PARKING INFORMATION
There are several parking garages adjacent to Segerstrom Center. The closest parking structure for visitors is located at the Center Tower Parking Structure, adjacent to Segerstrom Hall on Sunflower Avenue between Avenue of the Arts and Park Center Drive. Please note, the Center neither owns nor operates any of these parking garages, and rates are subject to change.

Area Parking
All local rates and availability are subject to change without notice.

Tower Plaza Parking Structure
600 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Irvine Parking
3201 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

The MET Parking
535 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
3 attendees

Past events (1527)

Mon, Jul 7, 2025, 5:30 PM PDT1946 French Surrealist Romantic Film: Beauty and the Beast (English Subtitles)
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1 attendee

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