| "HOOKED" The Lure and Lore of Sportfishing |
October 18, 2003 - February 29, 2004
6:00-8:00PM
http://www.nhnm.org
The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum will present "Hooke The Lure and Lore of Sportfishing", a comprehensive exhibition focusing on the unique history of salt-water fishing and it's origins in Southern California Coastal waters. Antique fishing gear, vintage photographs, paintings and memorabilia will deal with the evolution of sportfishing from the early years when ocean anglers such as Charles Frederick Holder and Zane Grey helped establish salt-water fishing as a sport, through the Golden Years when anglers discovered new fishing grounds and developed, through trial and error increasingly sophisticated techniques and tackle catching and landing the "big ones".
The exhibit runs through February 29, 2004 in the museum's Grand Salon Gallery. Hours are 10-5 Tuesday through Sunday.
For general information please call 949-673-7863 or visit the website.
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| CITIES OF PROMISE: IMAGING URBAN CALIFORNIA |
January 16, 2004 - April 25, 2004
The Orange County Museum of Art and the Automobile Club of Southern California present Cities of Promise: Imaging Urban California, an exhibition exploring the representation of California cities and suburbs in 20th Century art. The exhibit focuses on the architecture, roads, railways, and bridges that mark the state’s landscape and on how artists have chronicled the distinctive evolution of its metropolises. The exhibition addresses architecture and infrastructure as a reflection of American aspirations of freedom and modernity, community, and civic pride.
For more information on: exhibitions 949.759.1122, membership ext. 212, education ext. 204, or public relations ext. 202. To reach the museum gallery on weekends, dial 949.759.4848. The museum’s fax number is 949.759.5623. The South Coast Plaza Gallery phone number is 714.662.3366. You can also contact us on the Web at http://www.ocma.net.
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| KNOTT’S OFFERS DISCOUNTED ADMISSION |
January 5, 2004 - February 1, 2004
FOR GUESTS BRINGING A CAN OF FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY JANUARY 5 – FEBRUARY 1
Donated Food Collected Will Be Distributed to Needy Families in Southern California
BUENA PARK, Calif. (December 28, 2003) – In response to growing needs within the local community, Knott’s Theme Park has partnered with the Orange County Food Bank to help fight hunger in Southern California. January 5 through February 1, 2004, guests bringing a can of food to the park pay just $12.95 for a full day of Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park’s famous rides, shows and attractions including the all-new high spinning La Revolución in Fiesta Village or the high speed thrills of Xcelerator! This special discount offer saves $30 off of the regular adult admission. The collected food will be used by the Orange County Food Bank to help meet the hunger needs of Southern California’s neediest children and families. The promotion allows park patrons and community leaders the opportunity to collect needed donations beyond the traditional holiday period. For more information on assisting the needy of our community, please contact the Orange County Food Bank at (714) 897-6670. For Knott’s Theme Park information, please call (714) 220-5200 or visit our website at www.knotts.com.
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| Tall Ships to Battle at Newport Harbor Nautical Museum |
January 27, 2004 - February 2, 2004
World-renowned 18th century replica Tall Ships, Hawaiian Chieftain and Lady Washington will dock aside Newport Harbor Nautical Museum for their annual visit to Newport Beach. The two ships will arrive January 27 and depart February 3, 2004, as they continue their "Voyages of ReDiscovery, Tall Ships Tour" along the California coastline.
The yearly visit is part of a 15-city West Coast tour that will include battle reenactments at sea, adventure sail training and dockside tours with the crew dressed in 18th century costumes, as well as educational field trips for the Newport Mesa School District.
Free Dockside Tours of both Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will be given on Tuesday January 27 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The tours will also be available on Wednesday, Thursday and Monday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10a.m. to 1 p.m. throughout the "Tall Ships" seven-day stay. The cost is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for students as well as senior citizens, and $1.00 for children under 12.
For more information visit www.nhnm.org or call (949) 675-8915. 151 East Coast Hwy Newport Beach, CA 92660.
For reservations to tour the marvelous ships, witness the battle re-enactments or participate in the Adventure Sail Training please call (800) 200-5239. For information regarding the Tall Ships, visit www.hawaiianchieftain.com as well as www.ladywashington.org.
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