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News for December 2009


Cirque Du Soleil is momentum for Irvine’s Great Park

Cirque Du Soleil is momentum for Irvine’s Great Park

By CHRISTOPHER SMITH | THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

The circus coming to town hasn’t been big news for decades, but there was an interesting wrinkle Wednesday, given where Cirque Du Soleil chose… Read More


Cirque du Soleil raises big top at Great Park

Cirque du Soleil raises big top at Great Park

By SEAN EMERY | THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

IRVINE – Cirque du Soleil is busy turning an asphalt expanse at the Great Park into a bustling big top, as Irvine leaders… Read More


New Cirque du Soleil show opens Friday in Irvine

New Cirque du Soleil show opens Friday in Irvine

By PAUL HODGINS | THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

“Kooza,” which opens Jan. 8 in Irvine’s Great Park, is Cirque du Soleil’s 19th production, but when you listen to Gilles Ste-Croix talk… Read More


In Focus: Balloon Envelope Upgrade

Video Summary: In-depth interviews discussing the logistics and process of renovating the Orange County Great Park Balloon envelope. Includes a picture montage of the balloon deflation and a time lapse… Read More


In Focus: Agriculture at the Great Park

Video Summary: A discussion about the dedication of agricultural land at the Orange County Great Park. Interviews with Larry Agran, Tom Larson and Master Gardeners provide insight about the current… Read More


KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil

KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil

January 8–February 14, 2010

Buy Tickets ($65-$135) | Show Schedule
Map & Directions ($10 Parking) | Shuttle Schedule

Questions/Concerns? Please call 1-(800) 450-1480.

About Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA
KOOZA tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search… Read More


Board of Directors Meetings (2009)

Board of Directors Meetings (2009)

Time & Place: 10:00 a.m. at Irvine City Hall
Resources: Agendas | Live Webcast (via ICTV 30)

Orange County Great Park Board of Director Meetings are broadcast live on scheduled meeting dates, and are replayed on… Read More


Great Park Teams Up with Orange County Toy Collaborative

Great Park Teams Up with Orange County Toy Collaborative

300,000 toys to be unloaded, stored and distributed to local charities

DECEMBER 7, 2009 – IRVINE, California – The Orange County Great Park is the official site location for the 2009 Orange County Toy Collaborative Toy Giveaway. The Toy Collaborative is a… Read More


New Great Park Balloon Envelope

New Great Park Balloon Envelope

Inflation Timelapse & Photo Slideshow

The iconic Orange County Great Park Balloon received a new look this month, with a technologically advanced envelope to shine brighter in the sky. The new envelope now features a dye… Read More


New Great Park Balloon Shines a Brighter Orange in the Sky

New technology protects pigment and uses internal illumination

DECEMBER 4, 2009 – IRVINE, California – The iconic Orange County Great Park Balloon got a new look today with a technologically advanced envelope to shine brighter in the sky. The… Read More