Electrifying Irish dancers will perform in two free shows March 9
Children ages 4 and older are invited to a riveting Riverdance-style performance of jigs, reels and hornpipes by award-winning Irish dancers from Mission Viejo. The special performance takes place in two free shows at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. [...]
Texan embracing Mission Viejo’s cultural arts
A doctoral student from Texas will spend the academic year interning with a Mission Viejo staffer who is rooted in the cultural arts. Jeanne Haggard is pursuing her doctoral degree in Fine Arts at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. She began her Mission Viejo internship on September 4 and will work 25 hours a week [...]
Readers’ Festival drew fans of beloved actresses and bestselling authors
If Linda Evans ever doubted her timeless star power, Saturday’s Readers’ Festival served as a vivid reminder that her adoring fans are many. Evans headlined the 3rd annual Mission Viejo Readers’ Festival, which attracted thousands, and introduced her new memoir “Recipes For Life” ahead of its release date just for the City’s event. With eyes [...]
Save the dates for concert featuring son of Country Hall of Famer, other exciting cultural arts programs
Mark your calendar for three fun-filled events designed to make people kick up their heels, appreciate art and enjoy the roaring ’20s. On Friday, September 24, the Saddleback Art League will host a free lecture about the life and works of John Singer Sargent, one of the world’s most well-known portrait painters. Jim Salchak, a [...]
Enjoy 'Young at Art' program Friday
The public is invited to enjoy the Passport to the Arts: A Journey for the “Young at Art” program on Friday, July 23 at Saddleback College. The program, sponsored by the City of Mission Viejo and its Cultural Arts Committee, features the “Jumbo Shrimp Circus Variety Show” complete with clown antics, juggling and tons of [...]
Modjeska Playhouse presents the Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) July 17-18
The public is invited to enjoy two enchanting evenings under the stars with the Modjeska Playhouse Summer Production of the Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) on Saturday and Sunday, July 17-18. This free program, sponsored by the City’s Cultural Arts Committee, takes place at 6 p.m. in the Kershaw Garden at the Mission Viejo [...]
World renowned musician comes to Mission Viejo March 13
The public is invited to attend a special performance by a world-renowned musician on Saturday, March 13. Lord of the Strings presents Dr. Martin Taylor is at 7 p.m. in Council Chamber at City Hall, 200 Civic Center. An internationally acclaimed musician, Taylor is recognized as the world’s foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar playing. [...]
Community theatre in Mission Viejo to produce well-loved comedy
The public is invited to enjoy a lively production of “Moon Over Buffalo” by On The Edge Theatre Productions, a new community theatre organization in town. The play takes place at 8 p.m. on Friday Jan. 8 and Jan. 15 and at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9 and Jan. 16 at [...]
Special documentary film screening Saturday, Jan. 9
Tickets are still available for a special screening of The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club hosted by the City of Mission Viejo in support of the KOCE-TV Foundation. Join director Amanda Pope, writer/producer Nick Spark and their special guests as they celebrate one of the 20th Century’s most accomplished and [...]
Don’t miss Christmas Fantasia Saturday, Dec. 5
If you’re seeking a fun-filled night full of engaging music and holiday cheer, then make plans to attend Christmas Fantasia on Saturday. The concert features The Da Capo Players and baritone John Huntington playing music from the Nutcracker, traditional Christmas Carols, yuletide favorites and much more. The concert starts at 8 p.m. at the Norman [...]
