Summer newsletter now online featuring upcoming events, activities
The City’s summer Leisure Time publication is now available online, offering detailed information about upcoming special events and exciting programs and classes that span the next few months. The publication, available at www.cityofmissionviejo.org, features information on an array of community activities and events like the Relay For Life at Saddleback College June 1-2; DAWG Walk [...]
Arts Alive Festival embraces art, peace, love and music
Mission Viejo’s weekend Arts Alive Festival drew talented artists from across Southern California to leave their mark by crafting colorful street murals on the pavement outside of the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center Saturday and Sunday. More than 70 artists of all ages and levels carefully crafted detailed themed pieces from famous art, [...]
City gearing up for spectacular free Arts Alive Festival this weekend
The City of Mission Viejo is gearing up for its spectacular two-day free Arts Alive Festival, a popular community event that combines art, music and fun for everyone. Interactive, hands-on activities that inspire and engage people is what this dynamic event is all about. The festival takes place on Saturday, May 4 from noon to [...]
Mission Viejo Garden Club grows community spirit
For the last 25 years, the Mission Viejo Garden Club has spread its seeds of “civic beautification” and “environmental responsibility” throughout the community. Formerly the Canyon Crest Garden Club, the Mission Viejo Garden Club is made up of people with a passion for giving back and a penchant for gardening. The club began with six [...]
Arts Alive Festival full of fun, great gifts for mom
If you’re stumped with what to give mom for Mother’s Day, head to Mission Viejo’s Arts Alive Festival the weekend of May 4-5. Along with fabulous art, entertainment and street painters, nearly 40 arts and craft vendors will be on hand selling their exquisite and unique handiwork. You can choose from a cornucopia of great [...]
Eco-art on display at Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center
The next time you drop by the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, be sure to check out a unique “eco-art” gallery on display. GreenLife Gallery is displaying works of art that are handmade using salvaged, reclaimed, organic and other renewable resources. The gallery’s owners, artists Pam and Chris Wagoner, collaborate with several artists [...]
Art instructor shows students how art comes to life
Kent Baker is passionate about art and has shared his zeal with students at Capistrano Valley High School for the last 8 years. He teaches drawing, painting and animation to creative young minds who absorb his lessons like a sponge. Kent also inspires them to get involved in the community. “The way I get my [...]
Don’t miss your last chance to compete in Mission Viejo’s Got Talent
If you couldn’t make the recent auditions for the “Mission Viejo’s Got Talent” show, don’t fret. The Mission Viejo Community of Character Committee will host “last chance” auditions for the exciting talent show on Friday, May 3. The auditions will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and [...]
Capo students perform Broadway musical smash hit April 24-27
Don’t miss your chance to see talented Capistrano Valley High School drama students perform a Broadway musical smash hit April 24-27. With unforgettable songs like “A Bushel and a Peck” and Luck Be a Lady,” this 1950s-era musical is set in Times Square and features a couple of big-city gamblers and the dames who love [...]
What is Arts Alive?
What is art? Architecture, sculpture, painting or the expression of human creative skill and imagination … art can take endless forms. People create art to express themselves, tell a story, share feelings, make things look beautiful and to remember important people and times. What is a community? It’s more than just a city or town. [...]
