Subject: The Bowers Museum of Cultural Art

• To Do Tonight - 3/14

  ANGELS & AIRWAVES, 8:00 p.m. Melodic mutt or angelic alchemy? House of Blues, 1530 S. Disneyland Dr. Anaheim. ALVIN AILEY DANCE CO., 7:30 p.m. Bodies and spirit in motion. Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa DINNER AND A MOVIE: MEXICAN FILM SERIES - EL HIJO DESOBEDIENTE, 7:30 p.m. Got Culture? Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, 2002 N. Main St. Santa Ana AN ANGLE; THIS TIME NEXT YEAR; AULTA; THE WELCOME KIT; THE STANDARD AFFILIATES; BEYOND CONCEPTION, 7:00 p.m

  March 14, 2008

• To Do This Weekend 3/28 - 3/30

  OC MUSIC AWARDS, 3/29 8 p.m. OC's finest. The Grove 2200 E Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA 92806 (714) 712-2700 THE BLACK KEYS, 3/30 7 p.m. This band fucking rocks. Be there. $20 Glass House 200 W. Second St. Pomona, CA 91766 909-629-0377 DINNER AND LANTERN-LIT TOUR WITH EGYPTOLOGIST KARA COONEY, 3/30 5 p.m. Awesomely fantastic. Say a final farewell to the Mummies exhibit with dinner and a tour. $55. Bowers Museum of Cultural Art 2002 N. Main St. Santa Ana CA 92701 714-567-3600 Frisbee Golf,

  March 28, 2008

• To Do This Weekend 5/16 - 5/18

  "Buccaneers on the Bay" Fundraiser, 5/16 6:30 p.m. Be a pirate for a day! For a cause, too! Price: $100-$125 Newport Harbor Nautical Museum 151 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. Newport Beach, CA 92660 949-675-8915 On, Of, and About Paper, Daily Who doesn't want to learn more about paper? I know I do. Orange County Center for Contemporary Art 117 N. Sycamore Santa Ana, CA 92701 714-667-1517 Bowers Museum Call For Volunteers, Daily Volunteer to help make the visitor experience enjoyable at the highly a

  May 16, 2008

• To Do Tonight 8/21

  AUDIO OVERLOAD BATTLE FINALS, 7:30 p.m. We've got ourselves a spin off (the DJ kind, not the sitcom variety). Chain Reaction 1652 W. Lincoln Ave. Anaheim CA 92801 714-635-6067 LECTURE: COLE PORTER, 1 p.m. I've got you under my skin. Bowers Museum of Cultural Art 2002 N. Main St. Santa Ana CA 92701 714-567-3600 LIZARDS AND SNAKES AND BUGS—OH MY!, 6 p.m. George the critter guy brings his creepy, crawly friends Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Beach Central Park 18381 Goldenwest St. Huntingt

  August 21, 2008

• To Do This Weekend 8/22-8/24

  Debra's Girls Present: Going Green Theme Party, Friday 7 p.m. Long Beach's favorite gay bar pitches in to help the environment. Ripples 5101 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 562-433-0357 Hootie & The Blowfish, Friday 8 p.m. Hold My Hand! House of Blues 1530 S. Disneyland Dr. Anaheim, CA 714-778-2583 Grillin' n Chillin' Cooking Class, Saturday 11:30 p.m. Join Memphis Café Owner and Executive Chef Diego Velasco for a summer cooking class will feature a sizzling menu that combines gourmet Southwest

  August 22, 2008

• To Do Tonight 9/17

  Evan Stone and the Translucent Ham Sandwhich Band, 7 p.m. I like my ham like I like my clothes . . . DiPiazza 5205 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. Long Beach, CA 562-498-2461 Tokyo Police Club, The Whigs, We Barbarians, 9 p.m. Rock solid. Detroit Bar 843 W. 19th St. Costa Mesa, CA 949-642-0600 Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of Chinas First Emperor, until 8 p.m. A must see. Bowers Museum of Cultural Art 2002 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 714-567-3600 Playboy Comedy, 8:30 p.m. Nothing spells laughs quite li

  September 17, 2008

• To Do Tonight 9/22

  Gauguin: Sculptor of Myth & Mystery, until March 15 On loan from the Kelton Foundation's impressive collection, this exhibition highlights Gauguin's large body of sculptures, ceramics and woodblock carvings, emphasizing the lesser known side of his extensive creativity. Bowers Museum of Cultural Art 2002 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 714-567-3600 Documental: Contemporary Video Art From Europe, until October 4. Micol Hebron, a Chapman art professor and founder of the LA Art Girls collective, will cu

  September 22, 2008

• To Do Tonight 9/24

  420, 9:30 p.m. Breathe it in. Mai Tai Bar 97 Aquarium Way Long Beach, CA 562-435-1200 Sling Shot, 8:30 p.m. You'll shoot your eye out. Cook's Corner 19122 Live Oak Canyon Rd. Trabuco Canyon, CA 949-858-0266 Ride the Great Park Balloon, Daily High flying. Orange County Great Park Off the 5 Fwy. Irvine, CA 949-724-6247 Quilts at Bowers Museum, 10 a.m. Blankets of cool. Bowers Museum of Cultural Art 2002 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 714-567-3600

  September 24, 2008

• To Do Tonight 10/8

  Dinner with Dave Two Year Anniversary Show, 8 p.m. Performers include Mariachi Anacatlan, The Neighborhood Bullys and The Calypso Cats. Memphis 201 N. Broadway Santa Ana, CA 714-564-1064 Ron Kobayashi Trio, 7 p.m. Jazz up your dinner with these three fine gentlemen. Spaghettini 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy. Seal Beach, CA 562-596-2199 John Solone’s Tribute to Sinatra, 6:30 p.m. Hear songs by Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and more. Piccolino Ristorante Pizzeria 28731 Los Alisos Blvd., Ste. 3 Miss

  October 8, 2008

• Hanoi (Art) Rocks!

  July 15, 1999

• To Do Tonight 10/21

  Behind The Red Curtain, 9 p.m. DJs Bobby Soul, Spicy D, DJ Cocoe and Josh One spin behind the orange curtain. The Continental Room 115 W. Santa Fe Ave. Fullerton, CA 714-526-4529 Bowers Museum Free Days for Santa Ana Residents!, Third Tuesday of every month Courtesy of the Lockhart Family and a generous donation in the memory of Dorothy Goerl, the Bowers Museum is offering free admission to Santa Ana residents, with proof of residency. Bowers Museum of Cultural Art 2002 N. Main St. Santa Ana, C

  October 21, 2008

• To Do Tonight 11/18

  Tight Wad Tuesdays, 8 p.m. We're in a recession people! Spend wisely. $3 drinks all night. 195 Grill and Sports Bar 195 W. Center Street Promenade Anaheim, CA 714-999-8699 Masters of Adornment: The Miao People of China, 8 p.m. Featuring approximately 80 objects, mostly drawn from the Bowers Museum's permanent collection, the exhibition includes several distinct examples of Miao women's festive wear paired with finely crafted jewelry. Bowers Museum of Cultural Art 2002 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA

  November 18, 2008

• To Do Tonight 12/16

  The Ice Cream Man's Xmas Party, 10 p.m.Do you know the ice cream man?The Prospector, 2400 E. Seventh St., Long Beach, CA; 562-438-3839The Night Train, 9 p.m.Beats the shit out of the Day Train.The Continental Room, 115 W. Santa Fe Ave., Fullerton, CA; 714-526-4529Beth Fitchet Wood Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m.The showcase to end all showcases.Marine Room, 214 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach, CA; 949-494-3027 Bowers Museum Free Days for Santa Ana Residents!, ALL DAYWho doesn't love free

  December 16, 2008

• To Do This Weekend 1/23-1/25

  Angels in America, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.One of the most important pieces in American theatre comes to Orange County. An epic yet intimate look at relationships, religion, politics and AIDS. Produced by Theatre Out and the Maverick Theater.Maverick Theater, 110 E. Walnut, Anaheim, CA; 714-526-7070 Lecture: Masks Renew the World, Saturday at 1:30 p.m.Dr. Herbert M. Cole, Professor Emeritus, UCSB, discusses how the diverse human, animal, and composite masks of Africa both

  January 23, 2009

• [Special Screenings] 'Casablanca,' 'Bedtime Stories,' 'Memento,' More

  June 4, 2009

• [Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'Surfing 50 States,' 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High,' More

  November 13, 2008

• [Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'A Hard Day's Night,' 'The Big Lebowski,' 'A Christmas Story'

  December 4, 2008

• [Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'Bad Santa,' 'Bambi,' 'The Goonies,' More

  December 11, 2008

• [Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'Flow,' 'Prête-moi ta main,' More

  February 19, 2009

• [Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'Hania,' 'Nothing Like the Holidays,' More

  February 26, 2009

• [Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'Luke and Brie Are On a First Date,' 'The Godfather,' More

  March 5, 2009

• [Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'The Heart of the Sea,' 'Blazing Saddles,' More

  March 26, 2009

• To Do Tonight - 3/24

  Shaoling Temple Kung Fu Monks Team, 7 p.m.Witness Venerable Grand Monk Master Shi Yong Xin and the Shaoling Temple Kung Fu Monks Team as they "hi-ya!" their way into your heart.Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA; 714-567-3600Magnolia, 7:30 p.m.Bring a chair or blanket and huddle on the floor of this hip Fullerton art gallery for some cinematic enjoyment on the small screen. Hibbleton Art Gallery, 112 W. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton, CAFall in Love with Comedy featuring J

  March 24, 2009

• To Do This Weekend - 4/3-4/5

  Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival, Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.The Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival will celebrate the cultures, cuisines and history of Anatolia (known as modern day Turkey). The aim of the festival is to strengthen civil society and cross-cultural awareness. So, eat, drink and be merry.OC Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CAPicasso at the Lapin Agile, until Sat. April 11, 8 p.m.Produced by Steve Martin and set in the early 1900s, the play is a meditation on the nature of t

  April 3, 2009

• To Do Tonight - 4/14

  Taco Tuesday, 5 p.m.What is it about tacos and Tuesdays that just go together so damn well?! Endless tacos (for only $5) and a live DJ. Plus, you'll have enough left in your wallet for a recession-margarita.Avila's El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant, 2101 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA; 949-642-1142Film: Kilimanjaro, 1:30 p.m.A brave band of explorers struggle to scale Africa's highest peak in this breathtaking movie. The film is free with museum admission and is 70 minutes.Bowers Museum of Cultura

  April 14, 2009

• [Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'Dr. No,' 'Dr. Strangelove,' 'Suzuka,' More

  April 9, 2009

• [Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'Citizen McCaw,' 'Absurdistan,' More

  March 19, 2009

• [Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'Strangers,' 'Sid and Nancy,' More

  February 12, 2009

• [Special Screenings] Local Showings of Oscar-Nominated Short Films, More

  February 5, 2009

• [Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' 'A Clockwork Orange,' More

  January 29, 2009

• [Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'The Crowd,' 'Evil Dead II,' 'Love In the Sahei'

  January 22, 2009

• [Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'Let the Right One In,' 'Carrie,' 'Clerks,' 'Psycho'

  January 15, 2009

• [Special Screenings] Movie of the Week: 'Xanadu!'

  January 8, 2009

• Ox Fest

  January 1, 2009

• [Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'Zulu,' 'Midnight Cowboy,' 'Monty Python's Life of Brian'

  January 1, 2009

• Blanket Statement

  September 18, 2008

• [Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'Breaking Away,' ' Cry-Baby,' 'Hero' and More

  September 4, 2008

• [Special Screenings] Local Screenings of 'Sir! No Sir' and More

  August 21, 2008

• Special Screenings

  July 17, 2008

• The Terra Cotta Warriors and the Emperor They Protect Seem Eerily Familiar

  June 5, 2008

• Special Screenings

  Movie of the week: The Sophisticated Misfit
  

  November 1, 2007

• To Do Tonight - 5/21

  Film Screening: The Last Warrior, 7:30 p.m.Dave Lowry and Dr. Stephan Tumbull present a film on the most powerful samurai warlords. 66 minutes. Free with museum admission.Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA; 714-567-3600 American Girl Young Readers Club, 5 p.m.Remember the adventures of Samantha, Molly, Kirsten and the rest? Go for the nostalgia, if for nothing else. Just thinking about it makes me feel like a young girl again. A young American girl.

  May 21, 2009

• Death Warmed Over

  Bowers mummies are creepy for all the wrong reasons

  May 12, 2005

• The Rich Are Different

  April 4, 2002

• Hairy Pottery

  December 27, 2001

• [Special Screenings] Q Film Festival, 'Fight Club,' 'Princess Mononoke,' More

  May 7, 2009

• [Special Screenings] 'Under the Bombs,' 'Border Café,' 'The Big Lebowski,' More

  May 14, 2009

• To Do Tonight - 5/19

  Kabbalah Open House, 6:30 p.m.Who knows, you could see Madonna!Kabbalah Classes, 1533 Alton Avenue, Santa Ana, CA; 800.817.3192 Film: Secrets of the Samurai Sword, 1:30 p.m.Okay. It's not technically taking place tonight, but how awesome does this movie sound? Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA; 714-567-3600 Cornerstone 50s and 60s Dance, 7:30 p.m.A night of dancing open to adults in their 50s and 60s, or those who're interested in

  May 19, 2009

• [Special Screenings] 'Rushmore,' 'Carrie,' 'Metropolis,' More

  May 21, 2009

• Rembrandt's Sympathy for the Poor Still Holds Lessons Today

  July 16, 2009