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Bowers Museum Celebrates $500,000 Lead Gift for Terracotta Warriors Exhibition
05.09.25
With just four weeks to go before the opening of World of the Terracotta Warriors: New Archaeological Discoveries in Shaanxi in the 21st Century, Bowers Museum announces a transformational $500,000 gift from Charles and Ling Zhang. Their generous contribution anchors a wave of support for the exhibition, which opens May 24, 2025.
Lead support for the exhibition also comes from Southern China Airlines, South Coast Plaza, PNC Bank, East West Bank, the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, and Huaxie Int’l Fine Art Freight Service Co., Ltd.
Curated by Bowers Chief Curator Dr. Tianlong Jiao, World of the Terracotta Warriors features more than 110 newly excavated relics from Shaanxi Province—many never seen before in North America. This historic presentation highlights groundbreaking discoveries that reshape understanding of China’s First Emperor and the civilizations that came before.
President and CEO Dr. Seán O’Harrow and Dr. Jiao will lead a press preview May 23, joined by a delegation from China’s most prestigious cultural institutions, including the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum Museum, and others.
The museum also thanks Chairwoman Anne Shih, whose decades of visionary leadership and fundraising have raised more than $30 million. Shih is leading the museum’s exclusive May 22 Gala, where guests will enjoy a first look at the exhibition. Gala support includes major sponsors Mei Yen and I Wan Huang, Dona Diane Anderson, and South Coast Plaza, among others.
The members-only opening night is May 24, and general tickets at bowers.org/warriors.
A full calendar of programs and events will begin prior to opening and culminate in a major symposium on June 21, featuring top international scholars.
Exhibition Details:
- Dates: May 24 – Oct. 19, 2025
- Location: Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana
- Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Admission: Special ticketed pricing $29 adults, with discounts available
This extraordinary exhibition invites visitors into a world rarely seen—and now newly revealed.
Image provided by the Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center
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The Ranch at Laguna Beach Introduces Ceramic Collaboration With Isa Carr
05.07.25
The Ranch at Laguna Beach has launched a special collaboration with local ceramics artist Isa Carr, just in time for the debut of the new spring menu at Harvest.
Carr’s handcrafted ceramics—plates, bowls, and more—are now part of the dining experience at Harvest. Inspired by the coastal beauty of Laguna Beach, each piece reflects The Ranch’s commitment to artistry, sustainability and a deep sense of place, honoring the property’s authentic roots and the town’s rich artistic heritage. Carr’s focus on sustainable practices also complements The Ranch’s ongoing green initiatives.
The Ranch at Laguna Beach is located at 31106 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. For more information, call 888-316-0959.
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