The City of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College, and The Shops at Mission Viejo are joining forces to host “8 Days of Arts” – a community collaboration that will embrace art in many forms throughout Mission Viejo May 3-10. The 8 Days of Arts kicks off at the City’s Oso Viejo Park then travels to Saddleback College with a culmination celebration at The Shops at Mission Viejo. This first-time event is designed to build arts awareness and cultivate a love of art in people of all ages. All events are free unless otherwise noted.
A dance and painting performance by Saddleback College students will take center stage during the City’s Arts Alive Festival May 3-4 on the Village Green at Oso Viejo Park and the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way. Festival details are available athttp://discovermissionviejo.com.
Saddleback College will host a plethora of events from May 5-10 in the Fine Arts and Media Technology complex. Students and faculty in the arts will display their talents in music, art, theatre, speech and photography.
Then on Monday, May 5, piano students will perform in solo repertory and ensembles by composers like Bach and Gershwin. An art lecture, Margarita happy hour and jazz performance will follow.
The following day features Cinema-Television-Radio students presenting a film showcase in the McKinney Theatre. The day also includes a student photography shoot demonstration with models; art history lecture; student art exhibition; and an awards reception.
On Wednesday, May 7, the college will feature a strawberry shortcake bowl event in the art courtyard. A theatre arts showcase, lecture, champagne reception and recital follow later in the day.
The fun continues at Saddleback on May 8 with a speech showcase performance, music ensemble and theatre performance. The campus on Friday, May 9 will host a chamber music performance and other activities for the community.
The excitement culminates on May 10 when the City of Mission Viejo and Saddleback College bring the arts to The Shops at Mission Viejo. Patrons will enjoy performances by music students and singers throughout the mall beginning at noon. The City of Mission Viejo will host a complimentary Artists Workshop for kids (lower level near H&M/Old Navy) until 4 p.m. with activities that include Zendangle, watercolor, printmaking, a street painting demonstration on pastel paper, chalk-board messaging and social networking.
For more detailed information about any of the events, visithttp://www.saddleback.edu/arts/documents/8DaysofArtsFlyer-F.pdf.
