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Big Draw in OC!
08.02.11
You can be a part of Guinness World Record history Sunday at 2 p.m. by helping create the largest art class held in a single venue! The Chuck Jones Big Draw will be going on from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m at SOCO in Costa Mesa. and the Chuck Jones Center will host a 45-minute drawing class on how to draw Bugs Bunny. It costs $25 to participate, or $40 for a family (or group) of four. Tickets for the event are available through EventComplete.com.
There must be more than 817 people at the art class to break the recent record at an art class held in Copenhagen, Denmark in June. Craig Kausen, of the Chuck Jones Center in Orange and the grandson of Chuck Jones, spearheaded the idea, and thinks that his grandfather would have loved idea of this huge gathering of people all learning how to draw Bugs Bunny.
The Chuck Jones Big Draw is a fun-filled event for all ages and artistic levels designed to inspire creativity at school, business, sciences, sports and fine arts. Artists who will be on hand to offer their expertise during event include, Stephen Reis, storyboard artist for “The Simpsons”, California surf artist, Bob Elias and Christopher Scardino, the Center’s teaching artist.
Dining
BBQ BONANZA COMES TO OC!
08.01.11
By Sheryll Alexander
Orange County isn’t usually known for its barbecue, so now’s the time to attend OC’s first Texas-sized barbecue feast: The Orange County BBQ Bonanza.
Held Aug. 18-21 at Fountain Valley Sports Park (16400 Brookhurst St.), this festival to all things barbecue boasts some of America’s best barbecue chefs as well as juicy ribs, grilled meats, savory and refreshing summer sides, non-stop live country music, a children’s area, artisan exhibits, a sports tent and beer and wine cantinas.
Really hungry? The “VIP Rib Village experience” features endless ribs, sides, drinks and desserts as well as priority seating.
OC BBQ Bonanza Schedule
Thursday, August 18: 5-10 p.m.
Friday, August 19: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Saturday, August 20: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday, August 21: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Tickets & Ribs
One-day general admission: $5 for adults (includes free souvenir e-photo and a $2 off coupon for any sampler plate). Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
All active United States military personnel (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) receive free general admission (valid military identification required).
VIP Rib Village (see hours below) costs $100 per ticket (18 years and up only) and includes general admission, VIP designated table seating, service and all-you-can-eat ribs, salads, sides, desserts and drinks (beer, wine and sodas). Or, buy an entire VIP Rib Village table for $900 (10 seats per table).
VIP Rib Village Hours
Thursday and Friday: 5-9 p.m.
Saturday: 4-9 p.m.
Sunday: Noon-5 p.m.
Sheryll Alexander runs a news media agency based in Costa Mesa, California. Follow her! @sheryllalexande
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