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 [...]
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 [...]
Arts Alive Sneak Peak April 20-21
Kaleidoscope and the City of Mission Viejo will celebrate art and the community at the Arts Alive Sneak Peek. The fun-filled event takes place from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 21 at the entertainment center located at 27741 Crown Valley Parkway. Community members [...]
Street painters bring art to life
Sometimes it takes something bad to happen to change a person’s life for the better. That’s what happened to William “Willie” Zin. Several years ago, Zin graduated from college with an arts degree but was unable to pursue his dream because of financial circumstances. So instead, he worked in the freight industry. It wasn’t until [...]
New lunchtime concert series
The public is invited to enjoy the inaugural performance of “Moment Musicale” on Wednesday, March 13 at 12:30 p.m. in the Saddleback Room at Mission Viejo City Hall, 200 Civic Center. This special new series features mini-chamber music concerts on the second Wednesday of each month. Community members can take a mid-day break and enjoy [...]
Sponsors sought for spectacular Arts Alive Festival
Sponsors are sought for the City of Mission Viejo’s spectacular two-day Arts Alive Festival May 4-5. The fun-filled event takes place at Oso Viejo Community Park on the Village Green and at the neighboring Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center at 24932 Veterans Way. This year’s festival celebrates the 1960s with a plethora of [...]
Make plans for spectacular Arts Alive Festival this weekend
The City is gearing up for its fun-filled two-day Arts Alive Festival this weekend. The spectacular annual spring event takes place from noon to 8:30 p.m. May 5 and from noon to 5 p.m. May 6 at Oso Viejo Park and the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. The event complements [...]
Get a sneak peek of Arts Alive Festival at Kaleidoscope April 21-22
Families and individuals of all ages are invited to get a fun-filled, memorable sneak preview of the upcoming Arts Alive Festival in the courtyard of the Kaleidoscope center this weekend. Children and teens can participate in several hands-on free activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (April 21-22) at the shopping center [...]
