This large, 95,000 square foot (8,825 square meter) eco-friendly facility is known as the Soka Performing Arts Center. Located on the Soka University of America campus in Aliso Viejo, this state-of-the-art center features a concert hall and theater both fully equipped with incredible acoustics designed by the same man who did the Walt Disney Hall in Los Angeles and the Suntory Hall in Tokyo. See amazing student performances as well as professional groups year round at this stunning venue.
The center, funded largely by a mega-million dollar endowment from Renée and Henry Segerstrom, was originally inaugurated in 1986, with the first venue Sergestrom Hall as part of what was then the Orange County Performing Arts Center. The latest addition, a community plaza uniting the newer and older venues was built in 2006, and the center renamed the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The complex has drawn huge audiences for symphony, ballet, and Broadway events. The Segerstrom Center for the Arts, featuring the 2000-seat Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 500-seat Samueli Theater, Founders Hall and Segerstrom Hall as well as a variety of educational exhibits and recreation services, continues this tradition of artistic expansion. The halls are well suited to hold symphony performances, as they features state of the art acoustics that can be adjusted for large as well as intimate events. Tours are available on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:30a, and offer a great glimpse into the backstage area, as well as notes about the architecture and design.
Disney's magic kingdom, Disneyland Park in Anaheim is the original theme park. A labor of love designed by Walt Disney himself, it is the only one of the franchises to have been built directly under his utmost care. Since its grand opening in 1955, this theme park has become renowned as a place where dreams come true, where ogres, dragons, and wizards roam, and where dazzling visions of the future get realized. Due to substantial growth and development throughout the years, this whimsical wonderland now includes eight playfully themed lands like Critter Country and Mickey's Toontown. Here, fairytale princesses and Mickey Mouse greet visitors of every age and welcome them into a world of thrilling experiences where magical lands come to life and where imagination knows no bounds.
It is no exaggeration to say that Disneyland Resort is one of the best-known attractions in the whole world. For 45 years, Disneyland Park was the only theme park at this site, and is the better known of the two amusement parks at Disneyland Resort. While the original Disneyland is about rides and fun Disney characters, the Disney California Adventure, built-in 2001, recreates the popular sights of California. Disneyland Resort also houses three resort hotels and the famous entertainment, dining and shopping district known as Downtown Disney. The hours of operation vary for the two theme parks, restaurants and shops. One-day passes are available, but the three or five-day passes are recommended for what is sure to be an experience of a lifetime.
The Festival of Arts Center in Laguna Beach, California was first established in 1932 by John H. Hinchman. Over the years the forms of art changed from drawings to live pictures, slowly getting revamped with backdrops and music. Today, the Festival of Art is a huge event with live demonstrations, artwork for sale, art exhibitions, music performances and food. It is a fun and exciting event that should not be missed.
Sherman Library and Gardens is located on Pacific Coast Highway and has extensive botanical collections with examples of plant life from desert regions to tropical regions. The gardens are a veritable outdoor museum of plants. You can walk along the paths, smell the fragrant flowers and listen to the bubbling fountains. An oasis that will take you away to a calmer, more peaceful realm, it also has a library on site which is a delight for art lovers and bibliophiles.
Delighted customers discover their hidden talent for painting in a cozy, friendly non-judgemental environment where they can sip their favorite vintage and let their brush speak. Inspired Art Wine is a studio that combines a relaxing glass of wine or beer with a spot of creative art, away from the demands of everyday life for an evening with friends. Corporate team building events or private parties with friends can be organized at the venue, complete with expert art instructors, easels, aprons, brushes and paints, along with beverages.
Have a fancy wedding to attend and you're not quite ready to show off your dancing skills on the floor? Head on over to Phill's Ballroom Dance Studio. They'll set you right. They have private lessons for those who want to meet their dancing goals in a hurry. They also have special packages for brides and grooms, where they teach the couple the basics and even perform a special choreography just for the couple. If you're not prepping for an event but just want to learn to dance, they also have regular batches for group learning sessions. The LGBTQ community gets special consideration from them as they have personalized dancing lessons designed especially for them. They also cater to the personalized dancing needs of same sex couples.
Recess is not only a rehearsal studio but also a performance space for local musicians. With state-of-the-art equipments,nine multifaceted rooms and a professional staff, this sleek space is everything an artist or a band needs. Some of their previous listings are Indubious, Richard Benjamin and The Simpkin Project.