Commissioners Present: Susan Rhie, Oscar Valadez, Erik Wehn, Angela Lindstrom, Jozef Maldonado Absent: Adrian Meza, Doug McKendry Chair Lindstrom began with a request for the nomination of a third member to join […]
The U.S. Postal Service celebrates the joyous annual holiday of Hanukkah with a new stamp in 2024. The holiday, also called the Festival of Lights, spans eight days and nights and is […]
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October 5 & 6 from 11 am – 6 pm 621 S. Avenue 21, Los Angeles The Brewery Artwalk at 621 S Avenue 21 LA CA 90031 celebrates over 40 years of […]
Fullerton is a vibrant hub for the arts, thanks in part to the presence of Fullerton College and California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). Both institutions offer a wide scope of art curriculums […]
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The Swiftie Summer Jam event was an Epic Night for 400 Swiftys’ at the Hunt Library! The line of parents and children, eager to get in, moved swiftly as the City of […]
The Fullerton Museum Center, home of the Leo Fender Gallery, is thrilled to announce that Leo Fender will be inducted into the second class of the OC Hall of Fame. This prestigious […]
If you’ve ever gone down West Valencia Mesa Drive, you have probably seen animal and insect-like sculptures made from palm fronds either sitting, standing, crouching, or perched in upright positions in different […]
Get ready for an amazing concert featuring tributes to 5 legends of rock! Join us for a one-night-only show on Thursday, August 8, at 7 pm. Las Vegas and LA-based tribute artists […]
When enjoying the outdoors, many of us have seen an artist equipped with paint palette and easel, creating their own version of the scene before them. This popular style of painting, known […]
On the first floor of the CSUF Pollak Library, I recently noticed a glass exhibition display case, curated by Patrisia Prestinary, Valerie Christy, Kathy Spennato, and Natalie Vandercook, located next to the […]
Long-time Fullerton teacher Donna Judd has published a children’s book, Three Tiny Tigers, which she initially wrote in 1978 and had illustrated by her colleague, Joe Sprekelmeyer. The tiger cubs’ adventures […]
OC Residents are invited to attend The Stories that Connect Us, a free community event of celebration and awareness presented by the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) and Orange […]
Open through July 3, 2024 Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm or by appointment Monday through Thursday. As the world around us continues to […]
“ …I found my heart full in the presence of a strong, beautiful woman, and that’s how Robin found his.” –From the Director, Brian Johnson’s Notes. Filled with exciting swashbuckling battles, daring fight scenes, and what proves to be an epic […]
It’s easy to see the benefits of art classes and workshops for students wanting to learn about art. The instructor shares tips and tricks, and the students leave with tools to improve […]
Independent curator Annabella Pritchard has always been fascinated by the Surrealist movement, and her research has been focused on women Surrealist artists for a little over a decade. One evening a year ago, she received a […]
“Trashion Show”, a California Creative Corps-funded public workshop series and re-use fashion show, creates unique wearable art from clean discarded materials. “Trashion Show” Artist Amy Bauer ǀ Jewel Box Children’s Theater Sunday, […]
The bustling scene of downtown Fullerton showed promise on April 27 of its streets becoming more lively with the relocation of Xzbt, an art exhibit that aims to use its platform alongside […]
In this issue, we enthusiastically write about the beauty and function of mural art, particularly focusing on the art created by our own local muralist, Carla Roque. Recognized by the Orange County Register as one of the most influential people of […]
On view to the public through May 12, 2024, Symbiosis: 18 Environmental Art Installations are open inside the Arboretum & Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton. Situated at the intersection […]
Civil War: A Hit and A Miss This movie has been referred to as “a scary vision of a broken America,” probably an apt description of the violence and mayhem that ensues […]
Honoring contemporary creative movements throughout the state, the Brea Gallery proudly presents the 39th annual Made in California exhibition through June 23rd, 2024. For nearly four decades, this annual juried exhibit has […]
Fullerton is home to many people with rich cultural backgrounds. We have festivals representing Korean, Mexican, Pakistani, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, etc. On April 27, two fantastic festivals celebrating two beautiful cultures […]
At the City Council meeting on Apri 16, council members Dr. Ahmad Zahra, Dr. Shana Charles, and Bruce Whitaker presented certificates of recognition to the volunteers who participated in the historic Lemon […]
The biggest event of the year, coinciding with FOJ’s 25th anniversary, showcased great music, food, and auction items. A few annual Friends of Jazz events are better, and none are bigger than […]
A showing of the top-placing entries from the first 25 years of one of the country’s oldest and largest student art and writing contests focused on the Holocaust is coming to the […]
Nine-year-old Kira Suinn has always loved to act. Now, fueled by the skills she honed at Arborland’s Theater & Voice Acting Workshop, this budding actress is on the brink of seeing her […]
FJUHS District Board is excited to share that a select collection of winning artworks from our recent art show was on display in the Boardroom until April 9. These pieces highlight the […]
One of the First Major Events at the City’s Newly Renovated Hunt Branch Library and Event Center Free Family Event Features The Lucky Band, Kids Imagine Nation, and Fullerton’s Grupo Folklorico Monte […]
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fullerton (UUCF) hosted a Cabaret for Reproductive Justice on the evenings of March 22 and 23 as a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood. Local playwrights Chance Vernon and […]
When I recently visited the Fullerton Public Library’s website, I read an entry on their “Fullerton’s Female Trailblazers” page about a silent film actress named Sharon Lynn, who was known as La […]
How important is it to you to have a paper newspaper? Due to the high cost and environmental impact of paper, the Fullerton Observer is considering going to subscription only. That means […]
The Maverick Theater is bringing back an audience favorite this spring: Evil Dead The Musical. An Off-Broadway crowd-pleaser, Evil Dead The Musical combines all the elements of the cult classic films The […]
