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Old Towne Orange PLAZAREVIEW
From the Publisher One of my favorite things to do in the early summertime when the weather is mild, is open my office window overlooking the Plaza. As I work, it puts a smile on my face to hear the laughter of passersby and smell the tempting aromas of delicious food wafting from the Plaza’s many fine restaurants. This year I find it especially refreshing to feel the enthusiasm in the air as diners enjoy eating alfresco at the Plaza Paseo. There’s a renewed energy to Old Towne, evident as you walk the streets and visit the shops and restaurants. In the following pages, we share that excitement, such as on pgs. 9-11 with enthusiastic new business owners Randy Nguyen of Tabu Shabu, doctors Michelle Cho and Edward Tran of Hello Optometry and Mike Looney with Anchor Bar. As the world reopens, Orange is no exception. You can look forward to many events this summer in Old Towne, including the Musco Center’s Free, COVID-safe outdoor Pacific Symphony Orchestra Concert (p. 20). The Hilbert Museum of California Art has reopened and will feature the California Art Club’s 110th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition (p. 24). During the pandemic, the City of Orange responded by opening the Plaza Paseo so diners could safely eat outdoors in Old Towne. As of press time, whether the city will continue the Plaza Paseo is undecided. To share your thoughts on the topic, email CCPublic Comment@cityoforange.org, or call the City Council at 714-744-2234. You may also be wondering about the Orange International Street Fair. The committee is currently striving to make it a reality this summer, so stay tuned on our Facebook page! No matter where we meet this summer, I know it will be enjoyable. It’s always fun in Old Towne.
What’s Happening
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JULY 2021 Sat / Jul 3 / 4 - 9 pm City of Orange 3rd of July Celebration Live music, kid activities & food trucks, with the evening’s grand finale featuring the Orange Community Master Chorale and a patriotic fireworks salute to America. Grijalva Park 368 North Prospect St. 714-744-7278 / www.cityoforange.org Sun / Jul 4 / 10 am Orange Park Acres 4th of July Parade Celebrating 50 years of the OPA Plan. OPA Strong, United Then, Now & Forever. 650 East Santiago Canyon Rd OrangeParkAcres.org Fri / Jul 9 / 11 am - 5 pm The White Rabbit “Christmas in July” Kick-Off Delight your Heart & Show Your Smile with Refreshments & Cheer. Wear Something Festive & Receive a Door Prize. We feature Shabby Chic, Hand Crafted Decor, Jewelry & Vintage Treasures, through July 31. 146 North Glassell St / 949-922-0009 @TheWhiteRabbitOC
Sat / Jul 10 / 11 am - 5 pm Hilbert Museum of California Art California Art Club Gold Medal Exhibition Featuring more than 160 representational paintings and sculptures, inspired by the pioneering artists who founded the organization in 1909. Article on page 24. Also Opening: “The Disney Superstars” & “Fashion in American Illustration” 167 North Atchison St 714-516-5880 / hilbertmuseum.org Mon / Jul 12 / 7 - 8 pm Naranjita Flamenco The Fun Flamenco Choral Compás Sessions with singer, guitarist Santiago Maya. A super fun singing class. $180 for six weeks. 301 East Katella Ave 714-400-2939 / naranjitaflamenco.com Sat / Jul 17 / 10 am Bowers Museum Mandala Rock Painting: Healing through the Arts with Sonserae Leese. Advanced reservations required. 2002 North Main St, SA 714-567-3600 / bowers.org
Sincerely, Mike Escobedo 134 South Glassell St. / Orange, CA 92866 714 - 771 - 6919 Mike@OrangeReview.com
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