Aug - Fullerton Observer
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AUGUST 2010 EVENTS<br />
THURS., AUG. 12 continued<br />
•7:30pm: Travels in Turkey Andrew Clay<br />
will show photos of travels in Turkey, including<br />
Ephesus, Cappadocia and Istanbul at the Rio<br />
Hondo Sierra Club meeting. Meet at Banco<br />
Popular at the SW corner of Euclid and<br />
Rosencrans (near CVS) in north <strong>Fullerton</strong>.<br />
Free<br />
•8pm: Free Poetry at the Muck- Ben Trigg<br />
& Steve Ramirez famously known as the<br />
cheeky hosts of Two Idiots Peddling Poetry,<br />
Trigg and Ramierz remind people that poetry<br />
can be powerful but also fun. Muckenthaler<br />
Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave.,<br />
<strong>Fullerton</strong>. 714-738-6595 or go to www.themuck.org<br />
for more info. Moon Tide Press.<br />
FRI., AUG. 13<br />
•10:30am: Hawaiian Luau Luncheon features<br />
a Hawaiian dance group performance<br />
and lunch. $3.50/general public; $2.50/60 or<br />
older at the <strong>Fullerton</strong> Senior Center, 340 W.<br />
Commonwealth Ave. 714-738-6305<br />
SAT., AUG. 14<br />
•1pm-2pm: Ed Royce Town Hall at<br />
<strong>Fullerton</strong> City Hall, 303 W. Commonwealth.<br />
An opportunity to meet and discuss issues with<br />
U.S Representative for our district, Ed Royce.<br />
www.royce.house.gov. Free<br />
•1pm-4pm: Secrets of Brewing Beer at<br />
<strong>Fullerton</strong> Museum Center features speaker Jeff<br />
Williams of O’Shea Brewing who will discuss<br />
the process and offer tips. Beer sampling is<br />
included. Must be 21 or over to attend.<br />
$10/members; $12/general. Reserve a seat by<br />
calling (714)738-6545.<br />
•7pm: Harmony Under the Stars Concert<br />
features the Orange Empire Barbershop<br />
Chorus and guest quartets at Pearson Park in<br />
Anaheim. Group ticket rates available.<br />
$15/adults; $10/kids 10-18; Free for kids<br />
under 10. Call 714-871-7675 or go to<br />
www.oechorus.org.<br />
THURS., AUG. 19<br />
•7pm: Magician Abbit the Average combines<br />
astounding magic, zany juggling and<br />
non-stop antics. Muckenthaler Cultural<br />
Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., <strong>Fullerton</strong><br />
92833. Call 714-738-6595 or go to www.themuck.org.<br />
$10<br />
First Annual Restaurant Week<br />
by Kelsi Collins & Xanat Hernandez<br />
The Chamber of Commerce presents<br />
its 1st annual Restaurant Week, from<br />
<strong>Aug</strong>ust 1st to the 7th, where participating<br />
local eateries will offer meals at<br />
reduced prices. Each restaurant has<br />
designed a pre-fixed menu for the weeklong<br />
event for food enthusiasts to sample<br />
the flavors of <strong>Fullerton</strong> cuisine.<br />
Participants can choose from 31 different<br />
restaurants primarily located in<br />
<strong>Fullerton</strong>’s historic downtown. From<br />
Angelo’s and Vinci’s spumoni to<br />
Matador Cantina’s bacon-wrapped<br />
THURS., AUG. 26<br />
•9:30am-3:30pm: Senior Public<br />
Transportation a presentation on public<br />
transportation choices and in filling<br />
out applications for OCTA Access and<br />
other non-emergency medical transportation<br />
services. <strong>Fullerton</strong> Senior<br />
Center, 340 W. Commonwealth Ave.<br />
The service is free but appointments are<br />
required. WECARE mobility management<br />
volunteers are also being sought.<br />
Call 714-738-6305 to reserve your spot<br />
or to learn more about volunteer positions.<br />
•7pm: Peter Brandon a <strong>Fullerton</strong><br />
local, produced his first breakout song<br />
“Drive Real Fast” which created waves in<br />
the country music world. He was nominated<br />
for LA Music Award for Song of<br />
the Year and has performed with lots of<br />
well-known acts. Muckenthaler Cultural<br />
Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., <strong>Fullerton</strong><br />
92833. Call 714-738-6595. $10<br />
•8pm: Outdoor Market & Movie<br />
After enjoying Latin music by Ostia at<br />
the market from 6:30 to 8:30pm on E.<br />
Wilshire & Pomona next to the<br />
<strong>Fullerton</strong> Museum Center - bring your<br />
chairs, blankets & cushions to the corner<br />
of Chapman & Harbor behind the Fox<br />
Theater for a showing of Dr. No with<br />
Sean Connery. Both events are Free<br />
street dogs, customers can expect a<br />
wide-range of tastes. Restaurants offer<br />
menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner<br />
at prices ranging from $5 to $40. Some<br />
of the other food establishments<br />
include: Café Hidalgo, Mulberry Street,<br />
Karma Kabob, Monkey Business Cafe,<br />
Phans 55 Bistro, Brownstone Café,<br />
Branagan’s Irish Pub, Bourbon Street,<br />
The Cellar, ENVY, Heroes Bar & Grill,<br />
Roscoe’s, The Olde Ship, Cherch,<br />
Chomp Rockin’ Sushi & Teppan Grill,<br />
Commonwealth Lounge, Lomeli’s,<br />
Revolucion Mexican Grill, Summit<br />
SAT., AUG. 28<br />
•1:30pm & 5:30pm: Romeo & Juliet<br />
in Ralph B. Clark Park by Shakespeare<br />
directed by Branden Roberts. Two shows<br />
at 1:30pm and 5:30pm in the<br />
Amphitheater area. Kids & seniors/$2;<br />
adults/$3. Parking/$5. Clark Regional<br />
Park, 8800 Rosecrans Ave., Buena Park.<br />
RSVP at ws.romeoandjuliet@gmail.com.<br />
•5pm: Barney Frank keynote speaker<br />
at the OC Democrats annual Harry S.<br />
Truman Awards Dinner. Also present to<br />
accept an award for her work on protecting<br />
the environment will be Senator<br />
Barbara Boxer. Buena Park. More info at<br />
www.ocdemocraticparty.org<br />
THURS., SEPT. 2<br />
•7pm: Zoot Velasco executive director<br />
of the Muckenthaler and also a performance<br />
artist takes the stage for a mix of<br />
folk tales and personal stories.<br />
Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W.<br />
Malvern Ave., <strong>Fullerton</strong> 92833. Call<br />
714-738-6595 www.themuck.org. Free<br />
•4:30pm-8:30pm: Outdoor Market<br />
fresh vegetables & fruit; food vendors;<br />
beer garden; kids activities; Latin music<br />
by Ostia. <strong>Fullerton</strong> Plaza on E. Wilshire<br />
between Harbor and Pomona,<br />
Downtown <strong>Fullerton</strong>. Free Admission<br />
714-738-6545<br />
FULLERTON OBSERVER Page 15<br />
House, Tranquil Tea Lounge, Stadium<br />
Tavern, Ziing’s Bistro & Bar, and more.<br />
Chamber of Commerce Chair Gary<br />
Graves has worked closely with restaurants<br />
in the hope of increasing city<br />
income through sales tax while encouraging<br />
locals to take advantage of<br />
<strong>Fullerton</strong>’s finest restaurants. The<br />
restaurant business, like many other<br />
industries, faces many challenges in<br />
maintaining a customer base in today’s<br />
economic climate. In the spirit of its<br />
mission statement, the Chamber aims<br />
to organize other events similar to<br />
Restaurant Week to support the growth<br />
and prosperity of <strong>Fullerton</strong>.<br />
Free Summer<br />
Outdoor Concerts<br />
TIME: 6pm to 9pm<br />
LOCATION: <strong>Fullerton</strong> Sports field<br />
located at 560 E. Silver Pine St. (off<br />
Bastanchury Rd., west of Brea Blvd.<br />
in the Brea Dam flood control<br />
basin).<br />
PARKING: Free parking onsite and<br />
free overflow parking with shuttle<br />
service at First Evangelical Free<br />
Church parking structure on corner<br />
of Bastanchury Rd. and Brea Blvd.<br />
KIDS: Free arts & crafts<br />
FOOD: Bring a picnic or purchase<br />
supper from the providing restaurant<br />
of the evening. Frati Gelato<br />
will also have a booth at each concert.<br />
BRING: Lawn chairs or blankets<br />
for seating and family & friends.<br />
•<strong>Aug</strong> 4: Music by Southbound<br />
and food by Z Pizza<br />
•<strong>Aug</strong> 11: Music by Beatles tribute<br />
band Help and food by Roscoe’s<br />
Deli<br />
•<strong>Aug</strong> 18: Music by Jann Browne<br />
Band and food by Bourbon Street.<br />
City of <strong>Fullerton</strong><br />
Parks & Rec 714-738-3167
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