Orange County Great Park http://www.ocgp.org Irvine, California Wed, 16 May 2012 21:44:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v= en hourly 1 Great Park Food for Thought Film Series Features Vanishing of the Bees May 18 http://www.ocgp.org/2012/05/great-park-food-for-thought-film-series-features-vanishing-of-the-bees-may-18/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/05/great-park-food-for-thought-film-series-features-vanishing-of-the-bees-may-18/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:22:44 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=11049

IRVINE – The Great Park Food for Thought outdoor film series presents Vanishing of the Bees this Friday, May 18.  Filmed across the U.S., Europe, Australia and Asia, Vanishing of the Bees examines the… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/05/great-park-food-for-thought-film-series-features-vanishing-of-the-bees-may-18/feed/ 0 A World Orchestra You Can Build http://www.ocgp.org/2012/05/a-world-orchestra-you-can-build/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/05/a-world-orchestra-you-can-build/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 17:58:09 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=11040 IRVINE – At this outdoor Arts Happening, explore the endless possibilities of making musical instruments from common household items at A World Orchestra You Can Build, a two-part musical extravaganza… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/05/a-world-orchestra-you-can-build/feed/ 0 2012 Great Park Movie on the Lawn Series To Premier with Transformers http://www.ocgp.org/2012/05/2012-great-park-movie-on-the-lawn-series-to-premier-with-transformers-dark-of-the-moon/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/05/2012-great-park-movie-on-the-lawn-series-to-premier-with-transformers-dark-of-the-moon/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 23:55:56 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=11029 IRVINE– Come see the Autobots take on the evil Decepticons when the Great Park Movie on the Lawn series premiers on the big screen with the 2007 blockbuster hit Transformers on Saturday,… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/05/2012-great-park-movie-on-the-lawn-series-to-premier-with-transformers-dark-of-the-moon/feed/ 0 Great Park Food for Thought Film Series Kicks Off with Forks Over Knives May 4 http://www.ocgp.org/2012/05/great-park-food-for-thought-film-series-kicks-off-with-forks-over-knives-may-4/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/05/great-park-food-for-thought-film-series-kicks-off-with-forks-over-knives-may-4/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 17:11:49 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=11027 IRVINE – The Great Park presents Food for Thought, a three-part outdoor film series focusing on the food we eat. The first film, Forks Over Knives will screen on Friday, May 4. You… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/05/great-park-food-for-thought-film-series-kicks-off-with-forks-over-knives-may-4/feed/ 0 Gardening for Adults: Growing Edibles http://www.ocgp.org/2012/04/gardening-for-adults-growing-edibles-2/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/04/gardening-for-adults-growing-edibles-2/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:51:24 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=11003 IRVINE – You can grow your own fresh produce, no matter what your skill level or how much space you have available, with help from the City of Irvine, the… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/04/gardening-for-adults-growing-edibles-2/feed/ 0 Great Park Artisan Food & Arts Festival April 28 http://www.ocgp.org/2012/04/great-park-artisan-food-arts-festival-april-28/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/04/great-park-artisan-food-arts-festival-april-28/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:47:15 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10966 IRVINE – Enjoy an all-day celebration of artisan food, sustainable gardening and creative art at the Great Park’s first ever Artisan Food & Arts Festival on Saturday, April 28 from 11:00… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/04/great-park-artisan-food-arts-festival-april-28/feed/ 0 Go Green at Great Park’s Runway Dash & e-Recycle Day April 14 http://www.ocgp.org/2012/04/go-green-at-great-park%e2%80%99s-runway-dash-e-recycle-day-april-14/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/04/go-green-at-great-park%e2%80%99s-runway-dash-e-recycle-day-april-14/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:14:26 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10944 IRVINE – Drive through and drop off your old televisions, computer monitors, DVD players or other electronic devices at the e-recycling collection zone at the first ever Runway Dash &… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/04/go-green-at-great-park%e2%80%99s-runway-dash-e-recycle-day-april-14/feed/ 0 Ambassador Volunteer Program http://www.ocgp.org/2012/04/ambassador-volunteer-program/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/04/ambassador-volunteer-program/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:59:15 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10883 The Position:
The Orange County Great Park Volunteer Ambassador Program gives individuals a unique and exciting opportunity to promote the Great Park and engage with the Orange County community, refine public… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/04/ambassador-volunteer-program/feed/ 0 Great Park to Present Runway Dash & e-Recycle Day April 14 http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/great-park-to-present-runway-dash-e-recycle-day-april-14/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/great-park-to-present-runway-dash-e-recycle-day-april-14/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:23:48 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10868 IRVINE – As Earth Day approaches, treat your family to a fun-filled day of fitness, educational activities and gourmet food trucks while learning the importance of recycling at the first Runway… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/great-park-to-present-runway-dash-e-recycle-day-april-14/feed/ 0 Chamber Music at the Great Park http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/chamber-music-at-the-great-park/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/chamber-music-at-the-great-park/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:05:25 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10863 IRVINE – Come enjoy three chamber music masterpieces performed by the Krechkovsky – Loucks Duo with guest artist Ross Gasworth at Notes of Nationalism, a folk-infused program featuring chamber music… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/chamber-music-at-the-great-park/feed/ 0 The Great Park Presents Mime Over Matter http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/the-great-park-presents-mime-over-matter/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/the-great-park-presents-mime-over-matter/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:22:04 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10859 IRVINE – Enjoy the magic of mime theatre and learn how to use your body to depict emotion and tell a story without words with world-renowned mime artists, The Chameleons,… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/the-great-park-presents-mime-over-matter/feed/ 0 GREAT PARK GALLERY EXHIBITION OPENING http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/great-park-gallery-exhibition-opening/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/great-park-gallery-exhibition-opening/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:33:01 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10847 IRVINE – The public is invited to an art exhibition opening featuring Marks on the Land – The View from Here, Aerial Photography by Tom Lamb on Saturday, March 24 from… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/great-park-gallery-exhibition-opening/feed/ 0 U.S. Department of Energy Sets Official Dates for Solar Decathlon 2013 at the Great Park http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/u-s-department-of-energy-sets-official-dates-for-solar-decathlon-2013-at-the-great-park/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/u-s-department-of-energy-sets-official-dates-for-solar-decathlon-2013-at-the-great-park/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:54:57 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10808 IRVINE – The U.S. Department of Energy today announced that the Solar Decathlon 2013 will take place October 3 through October 13, 2013 at the Orange County Great Park.

The U.S.… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/u-s-department-of-energy-sets-official-dates-for-solar-decathlon-2013-at-the-great-park/feed/ 0 The Great Park to Feature Community Safety Expo http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/the-great-park-to-feature-community-safety-expo/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/the-great-park-to-feature-community-safety-expo/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:13:02 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10804 IRVINE – Educate yourself and family with safety tips from local public safety agencies. Enjoy an interactive day with Police and Fire vehicle displays, live demonstrations, and informative safety booths.… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/the-great-park-to-feature-community-safety-expo/feed/ 0 ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK SPRING GARDEN WORKSHOPS http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/orange-county-great-park-spring-garden-workshops/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/orange-county-great-park-spring-garden-workshops/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:51:30 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10801 IRVINE – Spring is around the corner and it’s time for spring gardening. The Great Park Garden Workshops will teach you everything you need to know about successful and sustainable… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/orange-county-great-park-spring-garden-workshops/feed/ 0 The Great Park Gallery Draws Record Attendance http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/the-great-park-gallery-draws-record-attendance/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/the-great-park-gallery-draws-record-attendance/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:15:17 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10788 IRVINE – In the seven months since it opened, the Great Park Gallery has become an important part of the Orange County arts scene, drawing large crowds and introducing visitors… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/03/the-great-park-gallery-draws-record-attendance/feed/ 0 Concert Pianist and Artist-in-Residence Kevin Kwan Loucks and Piano Soloist Jodie Lee to Perform Four-Hand Extravaganza! http://www.ocgp.org/2012/02/concert-pianist-and-artist-in-residence-kevin-kwan-loucks-and-piano-soloist-jodie-lee-to-perform-four-hand-extravaganza/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/02/concert-pianist-and-artist-in-residence-kevin-kwan-loucks-and-piano-soloist-jodie-lee-to-perform-four-hand-extravaganza/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:33:44 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10666 IRVINE – Hear concert pianist and Artist-in-Residence Kevin Kwan Loucks along with soloist and chamber musician Jodie Lee perform a Four-Hand Extravaganza juxtaposing the musical forces of Mozart and Dvorak on… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/02/concert-pianist-and-artist-in-residence-kevin-kwan-loucks-and-piano-soloist-jodie-lee-to-perform-four-hand-extravaganza/feed/ 0 Orange County Great Park Corporation Board Re-Elects Officers and Directors http://www.ocgp.org/2012/02/orange-county-great-park-corporation-board-re-elects-officers-and-directors/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/02/orange-county-great-park-corporation-board-re-elects-officers-and-directors/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:27:09 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10660 IRVINE – At the Orange County Great Park Board of Directors Annual Meeting last Thursday, the Board re-elected Chair Beth Krom and Vice-Chair Walkie Ray to serve in their positions… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/02/orange-county-great-park-corporation-board-re-elects-officers-and-directors/feed/ 0 Great Park to Feature Songwriting with Kerry Getz http://www.ocgp.org/2012/02/great-park-to-feature-songwriting-with-kerry-getz/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/02/great-park-to-feature-songwriting-with-kerry-getz/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:13:01 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10623 IRVINE – Come learn how to create music at this Arts Happening with professional singer/songwriter Kerry Getz on Saturday, February 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Palm… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/02/great-park-to-feature-songwriting-with-kerry-getz/feed/ 0 The Great Picture: The World’s Largest Photograph & The Legacy Project exhibition extended through February 26 http://www.ocgp.org/2012/01/the-great-picture-the-world%e2%80%99s-largest-photograph-the-legacy-project-exhibition-extended-through-february-26/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/01/the-great-picture-the-world%e2%80%99s-largest-photograph-the-legacy-project-exhibition-extended-through-february-26/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:13:17 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10580 IRVINE – The Legacy Project exhibition, The Great Picture: The World’s Largest Photograph & The Legacy Project, has been extended through February 26.  This multimedia exhibition tells the compelling story of how… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/01/the-great-picture-the-world%e2%80%99s-largest-photograph-the-legacy-project-exhibition-extended-through-february-26/feed/ 0 Great Park Selected as Site of U.S. Department of Energy 2013 Solar Decathlon http://www.ocgp.org/2012/01/great-park-selected-as-site-of-u-s-department-of-energy-2013-solar-decathlon/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/01/great-park-selected-as-site-of-u-s-department-of-energy-2013-solar-decathlon/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:47:20 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10573 IRVINE – The United States Department of Energy today announced that the Orange County Great Park has been selected as the site for the 2013 Solar Decathlon.  With the award,… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/01/great-park-selected-as-site-of-u-s-department-of-energy-2013-solar-decathlon/feed/ 0 Concert Pianist & Artist-in-Residence Kevin Kwan Loucks and Cellist Denis Brott to Perform Recital Saturday http://www.ocgp.org/2012/01/concert-pianist-artist-in-residence-kevin-kwan-loucks-and-cellist-denis-brott-to-perform-recital-at-great-park/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/01/concert-pianist-artist-in-residence-kevin-kwan-loucks-and-cellist-denis-brott-to-perform-recital-at-great-park/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:16:04 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10568 IRVINE – The Foundation for the Great Park is helping to advance the growing arts and culture program at the Great Park, by underwriting the residency of Kevin Kwan Loucks,… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/01/concert-pianist-artist-in-residence-kevin-kwan-loucks-and-cellist-denis-brott-to-perform-recital-at-great-park/feed/ 0 Great Park Announces $21.5 Million Construction Project http://www.ocgp.org/2012/01/great-park-announces-21-5-million-construction-project/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/01/great-park-announces-21-5-million-construction-project/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:57:42 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10565 IRVINE – The Orange County Great Park Corporation has announced the next phase of Park construction with a presentation on the $21.5 million 2012 Western Sector Park Development Plan Capital… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/01/great-park-announces-21-5-million-construction-project/feed/ 0 GREAT PARK TO CREATE WELLNESS GALLERY AT FARMERS MARKET http://www.ocgp.org/2012/01/great-park-to-create-wellness-gallery-at-farmers-market/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/01/great-park-to-create-wellness-gallery-at-farmers-market/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:23:06 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10561 IRVINE – The Orange County Great Park Board of Directors has accepted a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to create a Wellness Gallery at the Great Park… Read More

]]> http://www.ocgp.org/2012/01/great-park-to-create-wellness-gallery-at-farmers-market/feed/ 0 Dance and Photography at the Great Park Saturday http://www.ocgp.org/2012/01/dance-and-photography-at-the-great-park-saturday/ http://www.ocgp.org/2012/01/dance-and-photography-at-the-great-park-saturday/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:37:04 +0000 Staff http://www.ocgp.org/?p=10553 IRVINE – The Great Park’s growing complement of diverse arts programming continues this weekend with dance and photography. The weekend will mark the continuation of a popular “arts happening” series… Read More

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