It’s been a long time since I’ve dedicated any comments to arts related matters in Santa Ana. But with the Arts & Culture Master Plan being developed this week through a series of meetings seeking community input, there’s been plenty to talk about. In fact, there hasn’t been enoug time to talk about everything, so… Read More The Arte Santa Ana Podcast Resurges on Soundcloud
On Thursday, March 5, people in the Santa Ana area will be treated to a rare (very rare) chance to hear two concertos by Mexican composer Manuel M. Ponce at Segerstrom Hall. On the program are his more-often heard, and better-known, Concierto del sur (Concert of the South), a concerto for guitar and orchestra that he composed… Read More A Night of Mexican, and Russian, Art Music
Years ago, going back 20 years or so, there was a music store named Samara Musical on the corner of 1st & Broadway streets in Downtown Santa Ana. I acquired some of the rarest imported cds there, and not just anything, but really impacting, life-changing music. It’s sounds like an exaggeration but it’s true. Samara… Read More Remembering Samara Musical
Fellow Santa Ana born and bred artist Francisco “Frank” Saucedo and I discuss matters concerning the formation of the Santa Ana Arts & Culture Commission on the latest Arte Santa Ana Podcast. Listen through the following links and on iTunes. http://www.buzzsprout.com/10883.rss http://www.arte-santa-ana.org Omar Ávalos Gallegos Associate Music Instructor, Santa Ana College Principal Musician, UC Irvine… Read More Arte Santa Ana No. 7: Commentary on the Santa Ana Arts & Culture Commission
Latino Health Access, United Artists of Santa Ana and Francisco B. Saucedo presented the first of three mural workshops on the night of Monday, November 4th at The Spectrum apartments near Fourth and French streets. The first workshop consisted of a history of mural painting given by Sandra Sarmiento, followed by a presentation by Frank… Read More Spectrum Mural Project Kicks Off
The Santora has always been a source of inspiration for my creative process. She’s a beauty. I even titled one of my guitar compostions La Santora. One of my earliest recollections of going to the Santora dates back to ’97 or ’98, when the Neutral Grounds coffee shop was still there. That now is Lola… Read More Nights at the Santora
Art is tied to politics. Some of the greatest works of art have messages tied to all kinds of political topics including social justice, economic disparity, economic policies and history, just to name very few topics. Politics are not only present in visual art, where they perhaps are most evident, but also in musical art.… Read More Commentary: Arts in Politics and Vice Versa
Recitals are held in Fine Arts Hall, room C-104 and are free to students and the general public. Tuesdays, 5 PM September 10 Jazz Menagerie Sept. 17 Voice Students of Melody Versoza Sept. 24 SAC Jazz Quartet October 1 Rachel Kaplan, Flute Oct. 8 Judy Huang, Piano Oct. 15 Kayoko Adachi, Violin Oct. 22 Vernalis… Read More The Santa Ana College Applied Music Recital Schedule for Fall 2013
The Santa Ana College Music Department presents a series of recitals as part of its Applied Music Program, which is intended for students but is also open to the public at no cost. Recitals are Tuesdays at 5pm and Fridays at 12:30pm in the lecture hall in the Fine Arts building, room C-104. September 11… Read More The Santa Ana College Applied Music Recital Schedule for Fall 2012
The Santa Ana High School Music Department presents its Orchestra, Beginning Band and Mariachi spring concert on Wednesday, May 23rd at 7 pm at Medley Auditorium at Santa Ana High School. The ensembles are directed by Victor de los Santos and Elizabeth Solares-Cerros. Tickets are $3 presale and $5 at the door. Support the arts… Read More SAHS Orchestra, Beginning Band, and Mariachi Spring Concert on May 23
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