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SUMMARY:Dana Point Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:SoCal Film Festivals \n \nFounded in 2023\, the Dana Point Film Festival (DPFF) is an oceans film festival focused on marine life and our relationship for this magnificent wonder. DPFF celebrates primarily documentary filmmaking that features education\, conservation\, preservation\, and recreation (ocean adventure films). The four-day festival also includes programs and events for the Boys & Girls Club\, musical entertainment and an opportunity to meet the filmmakers in person.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/dana-point-film-festival/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Killer Dana Surf Shop\, 24829 Del Prado Ave\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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SUMMARY:Dana Point Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:SoCal Film Festivals \n \nFounded in 2023\, the Dana Point Film Festival (DPFF) is an oceans film festival focused on marine life and our relationship for this magnificent wonder. DPFF celebrates primarily documentary filmmaking that features education\, conservation\, preservation\, and recreation (ocean adventure films). The four-day festival also includes programs and events for the Boys & Girls Club\, musical entertainment and an opportunity to meet the filmmakers in person.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/dana-point-film-festival/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Killer Dana Surf Shop\, 24829 Del Prado Ave\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T185357Z
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SUMMARY:Dana Point Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:SoCal Film Festivals \n \nFounded in 2023\, the Dana Point Film Festival (DPFF) is an oceans film festival focused on marine life and our relationship for this magnificent wonder. DPFF celebrates primarily documentary filmmaking that features education\, conservation\, preservation\, and recreation (ocean adventure films). The four-day festival also includes programs and events for the Boys & Girls Club\, musical entertainment and an opportunity to meet the filmmakers in person.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/dana-point-film-festival/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Killer Dana Surf Shop\, 24829 Del Prado Ave\, Dana Point\, CA\, 92629
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20261004T183359Z
CREATED:20261004T183359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T183359Z
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SUMMARY:Newport Beach Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:SoCal Film Festivals \n \n\n\n\n\nCelebrating its 27th year\, the Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States. The Festival brings an internationally curated collection of films and vibrant cultural events to the beautiful Southern California coast. Committed to championing original storytellers from around the world\, NBFF celebrates contemporary screen culture and cinematic excellence while engaging the community through compelling conversations with filmmakers and artists. The Newport Beach Film Festival is sponsored in part by Cadillac\, Citizens Private Bank\, UCI Health\, the Los Angeles Times\, Fashion Island\, and the City of Newport Beach. The 2026 Festival will take place October 15–22.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/newport-beach-film-fest/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTSTAMP:20261004T183359Z
CREATED:20261004T183359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T183359Z
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SUMMARY:Newport Beach Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:SoCal Film Festivals \n \n\n\n\n\nCelebrating its 27th year\, the Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States. The Festival brings an internationally curated collection of films and vibrant cultural events to the beautiful Southern California coast. Committed to championing original storytellers from around the world\, NBFF celebrates contemporary screen culture and cinematic excellence while engaging the community through compelling conversations with filmmakers and artists. The Newport Beach Film Festival is sponsored in part by Cadillac\, Citizens Private Bank\, UCI Health\, the Los Angeles Times\, Fashion Island\, and the City of Newport Beach. The 2026 Festival will take place October 15–22.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/newport-beach-film-fest/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20261004T183359Z
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SUMMARY:Newport Beach Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:SoCal Film Festivals \n \n\n\n\n\nCelebrating its 27th year\, the Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States. The Festival brings an internationally curated collection of films and vibrant cultural events to the beautiful Southern California coast. Committed to championing original storytellers from around the world\, NBFF celebrates contemporary screen culture and cinematic excellence while engaging the community through compelling conversations with filmmakers and artists. The Newport Beach Film Festival is sponsored in part by Cadillac\, Citizens Private Bank\, UCI Health\, the Los Angeles Times\, Fashion Island\, and the City of Newport Beach. The 2026 Festival will take place October 15–22.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/newport-beach-film-fest/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTSTAMP:20261004T183359Z
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SUMMARY:Newport Beach Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:SoCal Film Festivals \n \n\n\n\n\nCelebrating its 27th year\, the Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States. The Festival brings an internationally curated collection of films and vibrant cultural events to the beautiful Southern California coast. Committed to championing original storytellers from around the world\, NBFF celebrates contemporary screen culture and cinematic excellence while engaging the community through compelling conversations with filmmakers and artists. The Newport Beach Film Festival is sponsored in part by Cadillac\, Citizens Private Bank\, UCI Health\, the Los Angeles Times\, Fashion Island\, and the City of Newport Beach. The 2026 Festival will take place October 15–22.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/newport-beach-film-fest/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T163000
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SUMMARY:ROOTED Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:SoCal Film Festivals \n \nThe Rooted Film Festival is a celebration of the stories that shape us — the cultures\, memories\, and communities that define who we are and where we come from. Founded and produced by high school filmmaker Julian Maya\, Rooted was inspired by the family stories he grew up hearing. Those narratives\, passed down across generations\, sparked the idea of creating a space where young filmmakers could explore their own stories. \nRooted brings the Southern California film community together through the shared language of cinema. We invite high school filmmakers to showcase authentic\, personal\, and meaningful work that explores family\, culture\, immigration\, heritage\, or any moment connected to where their story began. By uplifting emerging voices\, Rooted celebrates the power of storytelling and the families—chosen or inherited—that shape each filmmaker’s journey. \nFor more on Julian Maya\, Rooted Film Festival Founder/Producer- \nPlease visit his website below www.superjujuworld.com
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/rooted-film-festival/
LOCATION:The Frida Cinema\, 305 E. 4th Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92701
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20261004T183359Z
CREATED:20261004T183359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T183359Z
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SUMMARY:Newport Beach Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:SoCal Film Festivals \n \n\n\n\n\nCelebrating its 27th year\, the Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States. The Festival brings an internationally curated collection of films and vibrant cultural events to the beautiful Southern California coast. Committed to championing original storytellers from around the world\, NBFF celebrates contemporary screen culture and cinematic excellence while engaging the community through compelling conversations with filmmakers and artists. The Newport Beach Film Festival is sponsored in part by Cadillac\, Citizens Private Bank\, UCI Health\, the Los Angeles Times\, Fashion Island\, and the City of Newport Beach. The 2026 Festival will take place October 15–22.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/newport-beach-film-fest/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20261004T183359Z
CREATED:20261004T183359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T183359Z
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SUMMARY:Newport Beach Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:SoCal Film Festivals \n \n\n\n\n\nCelebrating its 27th year\, the Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States. The Festival brings an internationally curated collection of films and vibrant cultural events to the beautiful Southern California coast. Committed to championing original storytellers from around the world\, NBFF celebrates contemporary screen culture and cinematic excellence while engaging the community through compelling conversations with filmmakers and artists. The Newport Beach Film Festival is sponsored in part by Cadillac\, Citizens Private Bank\, UCI Health\, the Los Angeles Times\, Fashion Island\, and the City of Newport Beach. The 2026 Festival will take place October 15–22.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/newport-beach-film-fest/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20261004T183359Z
CREATED:20261004T183359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T183359Z
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SUMMARY:Newport Beach Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:SoCal Film Festivals \n \n\n\n\n\nCelebrating its 27th year\, the Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States. The Festival brings an internationally curated collection of films and vibrant cultural events to the beautiful Southern California coast. Committed to championing original storytellers from around the world\, NBFF celebrates contemporary screen culture and cinematic excellence while engaging the community through compelling conversations with filmmakers and artists. The Newport Beach Film Festival is sponsored in part by Cadillac\, Citizens Private Bank\, UCI Health\, the Los Angeles Times\, Fashion Island\, and the City of Newport Beach. The 2026 Festival will take place October 15–22.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/newport-beach-film-fest/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20261004T183359Z
CREATED:20261004T183359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T183359Z
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SUMMARY:Newport Beach Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:SoCal Film Festivals \n \n\n\n\n\nCelebrating its 27th year\, the Newport Beach Film Festival is one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States. The Festival brings an internationally curated collection of films and vibrant cultural events to the beautiful Southern California coast. Committed to championing original storytellers from around the world\, NBFF celebrates contemporary screen culture and cinematic excellence while engaging the community through compelling conversations with filmmakers and artists. The Newport Beach Film Festival is sponsored in part by Cadillac\, Citizens Private Bank\, UCI Health\, the Los Angeles Times\, Fashion Island\, and the City of Newport Beach. The 2026 Festival will take place October 15–22.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/newport-beach-film-fest/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260930T163455Z
CREATED:20260930T163407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T163455Z
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SUMMARY:Mehregan Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mehregan\, the Persian Festival of Love and Kindness\, is more than a seasonal celebration—it is a heartfelt tribute to our roots and a meaningful way to preserve Persian culture for future generations. Inspired by one of Iran’s most cherished ancient festivals\, Mehregan celebrates autumn and the timeless values of love\, gratitude\, kindness\, and harmony. This year\, we gather in Hope & Unity to enjoy live music\, colorful folk dances\, traditional arts\, authentic Persian cuisine\, a welcoming tearoom\, and exhibits highlighting Iran’s history\, diverse provinces\, and magnificent monuments. With engaging activities for children and a joyful atmosphere for families and friends\, Mehregan invites everyone to experience the warmth of Persian hospitality and celebrate a memorable day of culture\, community\, love\, and unity. Be part of it! \n 
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/mehregan-festival/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Great Park Live\, 8000 Great Park Blvd\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
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SUMMARY:Mehregan Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mehregan\, the Persian Festival of Love and Kindness\, is more than a seasonal celebration—it is a heartfelt tribute to our roots and a meaningful way to preserve Persian culture for future generations. Inspired by one of Iran’s most cherished ancient festivals\, Mehregan celebrates autumn and the timeless values of love\, gratitude\, kindness\, and harmony. This year\, we gather in Hope & Unity to enjoy live music\, colorful folk dances\, traditional arts\, authentic Persian cuisine\, a welcoming tearoom\, and exhibits highlighting Iran’s history\, diverse provinces\, and magnificent monuments. With engaging activities for children and a joyful atmosphere for families and friends\, Mehregan invites everyone to experience the warmth of Persian hospitality and celebrate a memorable day of culture\, community\, love\, and unity. Be part of it! \n 
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/mehregan-festival/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Great Park Live\, 8000 Great Park Blvd\, Irvine\, CA\, 92618
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T150000
DTSTAMP:20260719T131856Z
CREATED:20260719T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T131856Z
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SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From the Revolutionary Era to the present day\, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry\, politics\, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials\, dyes\, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Featuring over 40 quilts and coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260719T131856Z
CREATED:20260719T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T131856Z
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SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From the Revolutionary Era to the present day\, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry\, politics\, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials\, dyes\, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Featuring over 40 quilts and coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260718T180843Z
CREATED:20260718T180843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T180843Z
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SUMMARY:OC Parks Sunset Cinema
DESCRIPTION:OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series showcases a mix of recent hits and classic favorites at some of Orange County’s premiere parks. Enjoy 12 free movie screenings Friday nights\, beginning June 5 through Aug. 28\, at Carbon Canyon Regional Park\, Craig Regional Park\, Mason Regional Park\, Yorba Regional Park\, Laguna Niguel Regional Park\, Irvine Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Guests of all ages are encouraged to arrive early for lively pre show entertainment\, including character meet and greets\, DJ led games\, themed photo opportunities and more. Cinema events begin at 6 p.m. with films beginning after sundown. \nFriday movie nights kick off June 5 and include Lilo & Stitch (2025)\, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)\, Freakier Friday (2025)\, Monsters\, Inc. (2001)\, How to Train Your Dragon (2025)\, Elio (2025)\, Twilight (2008)\, The Wild Robot (2024)\, 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)\, Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)\, Jumanji (1995) and Top Gun (1986).
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/oc-parks-sunset-cinema/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260719T131856Z
CREATED:20260719T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T131856Z
UID:10002170-1787914800-1787929200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From the Revolutionary Era to the present day\, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry\, politics\, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials\, dyes\, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Featuring over 40 quilts and coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260719T131856Z
CREATED:20260719T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T131856Z
UID:10002169-1787828400-1787842800@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From the Revolutionary Era to the present day\, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry\, politics\, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials\, dyes\, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Featuring over 40 quilts and coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260719T131856Z
CREATED:20260719T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T131856Z
UID:10002168-1787742000-1787756400@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From the Revolutionary Era to the present day\, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry\, politics\, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials\, dyes\, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Featuring over 40 quilts and coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260719T131856Z
CREATED:20260719T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T131856Z
UID:10002167-1787655600-1787670000@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From the Revolutionary Era to the present day\, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry\, politics\, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials\, dyes\, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Featuring over 40 quilts and coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260719T131856Z
CREATED:20260719T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T131856Z
UID:10002166-1787482800-1787497200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From the Revolutionary Era to the present day\, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry\, politics\, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials\, dyes\, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Featuring over 40 quilts and coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260719T131856Z
CREATED:20260719T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T131856Z
UID:10002165-1787396400-1787410800@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From the Revolutionary Era to the present day\, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry\, politics\, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials\, dyes\, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Featuring over 40 quilts and coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T203000
DTSTAMP:20260718T180843Z
CREATED:20260718T180843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T180843Z
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SUMMARY:OC Parks Sunset Cinema
DESCRIPTION:OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series showcases a mix of recent hits and classic favorites at some of Orange County’s premiere parks. Enjoy 12 free movie screenings Friday nights\, beginning June 5 through Aug. 28\, at Carbon Canyon Regional Park\, Craig Regional Park\, Mason Regional Park\, Yorba Regional Park\, Laguna Niguel Regional Park\, Irvine Regional Park and Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach. Guests of all ages are encouraged to arrive early for lively pre show entertainment\, including character meet and greets\, DJ led games\, themed photo opportunities and more. Cinema events begin at 6 p.m. with films beginning after sundown. \nFriday movie nights kick off June 5 and include Lilo & Stitch (2025)\, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)\, Freakier Friday (2025)\, Monsters\, Inc. (2001)\, How to Train Your Dragon (2025)\, Elio (2025)\, Twilight (2008)\, The Wild Robot (2024)\, 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)\, Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)\, Jumanji (1995) and Top Gun (1986).
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/oc-parks-sunset-cinema/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Multiple venues (see link)
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,OC Theater,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events,SoCal Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260719T131856Z
CREATED:20260719T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T131856Z
UID:10002164-1787310000-1787324400@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From the Revolutionary Era to the present day\, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry\, politics\, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials\, dyes\, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Featuring over 40 quilts and coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260719T131856Z
CREATED:20260719T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T131856Z
UID:10002163-1787223600-1787238000@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From the Revolutionary Era to the present day\, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry\, politics\, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials\, dyes\, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Featuring over 40 quilts and coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260719T131856Z
CREATED:20260719T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T131856Z
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SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From the Revolutionary Era to the present day\, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry\, politics\, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials\, dyes\, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Featuring over 40 quilts and coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260719T131856Z
CREATED:20260719T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T131856Z
UID:10002161-1787050800-1787065200@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From the Revolutionary Era to the present day\, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry\, politics\, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials\, dyes\, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Featuring over 40 quilts and coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T223000
DTSTAMP:20260719T132750Z
CREATED:20260719T132750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T132750Z
UID:10002193-1786908600-1786919400@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:Fair After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy singing and dancing at Plaza Stage\, featuring karaoke on Wednesdays\, country night on Thursdays\, dance party with DJ Narada on Fridays\, swing night on Saturdays and Latin night on Sunday. Free with Fair admission! \nWednesdays\, Thursdays & Sundays\, starting at 7:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays\, starting at 8:30 p.m.
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/fair-after-dark/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:OC Fair & Event Center
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260719T131856Z
CREATED:20260719T131856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T131856Z
UID:10002160-1786878000-1786892400@socalspotlight.biz
SUMMARY:The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce
DESCRIPTION:From the Revolutionary Era to the present day\, quilts have served as both cherished heirlooms and silent witnesses to the evolution of American industry\, politics\, and global trade. The American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce explores how the materials\, dyes\, and techniques used in quiltmaking reflect centuries of economic shifts and technological innovation. Featuring over 40 quilts and coverlets from Bowers Museum’s permanent collection\, as well as loans from the family of famed quilter Jean Ray Laury and others\, this exhibition traces the journey of fibers like cotton\, silk\, wool\, rayon\, and polyester through two and a half centuries of American quilting. \nVisitors will encounter quilts that speak to the mass-production of domestically printed cotton fabric in the 19th century\, as well as to the ingenuity of makers during times of scarcity\, such as Depression-era scrap quilts and wartime cotton regulations. Highlights include a rare 1776 whole-cloth wool quilt\, an early Bethlehem Star quilt with chintz appliqué\, a quilt made of handkerchiefs commemorating the American centennial in 1876\, and a 1975 pictorial quilt celebrating scenes of California life. \nThrough these textiles\, period ephemera\, and multimedia interactives\, The American Quilt invites reflection on the intimate relationship between cloth and community\, and how trade policies shape the availability and aesthetics of everyday materials. Whether hand-stitched by anonymous or known makers\, each quilt offers a tactile record of American life\, labor\, and legacy. \nExhibit Credit:  \nThe American Quilt: Cloth and Commerce is organized by Bowers Museum and curated by Tara Miller. The exhibition is supported by Flying Geese Quilters Guild and Repiecers – Southern California Study Group
URL:https://socalspotlight.biz/event/the-american-quilt-cloth-and-commerce/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Bowers Museum\, 2002 North Main Street\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92706
CATEGORIES:OC Lifestyle Events,SoCal Events,SoCal Lifestyle Events
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