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Bloom! Exploring California Ecology Through Dance Theatre
02.05.20
From Monarch butterflies to California poppies, nature comes alive in Bloom performances at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo on Wednesday, Feb. 5 through Saturday, Feb. 8! Featuring a cast of 16 student dancers, Bloom utilizes movement, projections and text to bring the outdoors into the theatre. The performance also includes two short talks on ecology themes, presented by the Environment Studies and Horticulture departments, and the nearby Art Gallery will be exhibiting student work, so come early to view Nature-themed art from some of the Photography and Studio Art classes!
Includes short ecology talks given by:
Morgan Barrows, Chair of Environmental Studies
Robert Farnsworth, Co-Chair of Horticulture & Landscape Design
Artistic Director & Choreographer: Deidre Cavazzi
Learn more about studying Dance at Saddleback College.
- Wednesday, February 5, 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, February 6, 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, February 7, 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 8, 7:30 p.m.
$10 Adult; $7 Senior; $5 Student ($10 Door Price) FREE for high school students with school ID!
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$10 Adult, $7 Senior, $5 Student, $5 Child 12 & under ($10 Door Price)
Saddleback College campus, located at 28000 Marguerite Parkway Mission Viejo.
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THE Light After the WAr author at LAGUNA BEACH BOOKS
02.05.20
Indie book store, Laguna Beach Books welcomes Anita Abriel, author of The Light After The War on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. Inspired by an incredible true story of two Jewish friends who survived the Holocaust, this sweeping novel of love and friendship spans World War II from Budapest to Austria and the postwar years from Naples to Caracas, perfect for fans of The GermanGirl and We Were the Lucky Ones.
Anita Abriel was born in Sydney, Australia. She received a BA in English Literature with a minor in Creative Writing from Bard College and attended UC Berkeley’s Masters in Creative Writing program. She lives in California with her family and is the author of which was inspired by her mother’s story of survival during WWII.
RSVP at LagunaBeachBooks.com. FREE PARKING (subject to availability). Light snacks and complimentary beverages will be served. The book may be purchased in advance at Laguna Beach Books or online at LagunaBeachBooks.com.
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