Dana Point Tall Ships Festival Ocean Institute Sunday Schedule & Parking Info

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Photo by South OC Beaches

There is shuttle service available from Strands Beach and Dana Point High School.
Strands Beach is located at 34100 Selva Road.
Dana Hills High School is located at 33333 Golden Lantern.
For more information on parking and shuttle service please link to parking

Inside the Ocean Institute Sunday

10:00am
Ocean Education Center Opens

10:15am
UCLA Virtual Reality Lab opens
Surf Science

10:30am
Monsters of the Deep
Ecology Theater

10:45am
Parrot Show
Pirate Jack/Courtyard

11:00am
Underwater Archeology Demo
Surf Science

11:15am
Cap’n Jack’s Pirate School
Cap’n Jack/Samueli

11:45am
Squid Dissection
At Sea

12:00pm
Story Time
Mermaid: TBA/Ecology Theater

12:15pm
Pirate Craft
Ecology

12:30pm
Parrot Show
Pirate Jack/Courtyard

12:45pm
Monsters of the Deep
Ecology Theater

1:00pm
Underwater Archeology Demo
Surf Science

1:15pm
Squid Dissection
At Sea

1:45pm
Cap’n Jack’s Pirate School
Cap’n Jack/Samueli

2:15pm
Clint Perry from Boohoo crew
Samueli

2:15pm
Pirate Craft
Ecology

2:30pm
Monsters of the Deep
Ecology Theater

3:00pm
Squid Dissection
At Sea

3:30pm
Parrot Show
Pirate Jack/Courtyard

3:45pm
Underwater Archeology Demo
Surf Science

4:00pm
Cap’n Jack’s Pirate School
Cap’n Jack/Samueli

4:30pm
Monsters of the Deep
Ecology

For More Information Please Link to Tall Ships

Toshiba Tall Ships Festival Dana Point Sunday Schedule for Maritime Wharf & Parking Info

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Photo by South OC Beaches

There is shuttle service available from Strands Beach and Dana Point High School.
Strands Beach is located at 34100 Selva Road.
Dana Hills High School is located at 33333 Golden Lantern.
For more information on parking and shuttle service please link to parking

Maritime Wharf (part of new Maddie James Seaside Learning Center)
*please note you must pay the adventure pass and enter to see the ships in order to access the wharf.
11:00 Storytime in the Boathouse
12:00 Capstan and sail raising demo (need ‘sailors’ to participate!)
1:00 Storytime in the Boathouse
2:00 Sing a sea chantey! (learn a sailor song)
3:00 Capstan and sail raising demo
3:30 Storytime in the Boathouse
*Different sea stories every time! And enjoy the traditional music of the Slackjaw Brothers on Saturday and Sunday from 12-3pm. They will be roving around throughout the festival.
For More Information Please Link to Tall Ships

Toshiba Tall Ships Festival 2014 Dana Point Sunday Schedule for Brig Pilgrim & Maritime Barn and Parking Info

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Photo by South OC Beaches

There is shuttle service available from Strands Beach and Dana Point High School.
Strands Beach is located at 34100 Selva Road.
Dana Hills High School is located at 33333 Golden Lantern.
For more information on parking and shuttle service please link to parking

On Board the Brig Pilgrim and Maritime Barn

10:00-10:30 Traditional Pipes/Drum
11:00 “Art and the Sea” Workshop Series: Rope-Making (in Maritime Barn)
11:30 Naval Historical Show – (ship closed to public at 11:15)
12:30 Cannon Demonstration on pier – (area will be closed off)
12:45 Boo Hoo Crew – (ship will be open to public during performance)
1:30 Crew Climbing Demonstration – Sail setting
2:00 “Art and the Sea” Workshop Series: Scrimshaw (in Maritime Barn)
2:30 Naval Historical Show – (ship closed to public at 2:15)
3:30 Cannon Demonstration on pier– (area will be closed off)
3:45 Boo Hoo Crew
4:00 “Art and the Sea” Workshop Series: Knot-Tying (in Maritime Barn)
4:30 Naval Historical Group photo meet and greet onboard Pilgrim
5:00 Ship closes
For More Information Please Link to Tall Ships

Toshiba Tall Ships Festival Dana Point Sunday Schedule Baby Beach Schedule and Parking Info

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Photo Courtesy of Karin Horlick

Here is the Sunday Baby Beach schedule at the Toshiba Tall Ships Festival 2014 in Dana Point Harbor.
There is shuttle service available from Strands Beach and Dana Point High School.
Strands Beach is located at 34100 Selva Road.
Dana Hills High School is located at 33333 Golden Lantern.
For more information on parking and shuttle service please link to parking

Baby Beach Schedule for Sunday
9:15 Andy Scott (Bag Pipes)
10:00 Stone Pounder
10:45 John Kraus
11:30 Pint & Dale
12:15 John Kraus
1:00 Halau Hula Lani Ola
2:00 Foggy Dew
2:45 Bill Dempsey
3:30 Foggy Dew
4:15 Pint & Dale

For More Information Please Link to Tall Ships

Toshiba Tall Ship Festival Dana Point Saturday Schedule on Board the Brig Pilgrim and the Maritime Barn

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On Board the Brig Pilgrim and Maritime Barn
10:00-10:30 Traditional Pipes/Drum
11:00 “Art and the Sea” Workshop Series: Rope-Making (in Maritime Barn)
11:30 Naval Historical Show – (ship closed to public at 11:15)
12:30 Cannon Demonstration on pier – (area will be closed off)
12:45 Boo Hoo Crew – (ship will be open to public during performance)
1:30 Crew Climbing Demonstration – Sail setting
2:00 “Art and the Sea” Workshop Series: Scrimshaw (in Maritime Barn)
2:30 Naval Historical Show – (ship closed to public at 2:15)
3:30 Cannon Demonstration on pier– (area will be closed off)
3:45 Boo Hoo Crew
4:00 “Art and the Sea” Workshop Series: Knot-Tying (in Maritime Barn)
4:30 Naval Historical Group photo meet and greet onboard Pilgrim
5:00 Ship closes

For more information please link to tall ships

Toshiba Tall Ship Festival 2014 Dana Point Baby Beach Stage Schedule Saturday

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Baby Beach Stage

9:15 Andy Scott (bagpipes)
10:00 Bill Dempsey
10:30 Foggy Dew
11:15 John Kraus & the Goers
12:15 Pint & Dale
1:00 Hula Connection
2:00 John Kraus & the Goers
3:00 Bill Dempsey & the Pilgrim Crew
3:30 Pint & Dale
4:15 Foggy Dew

For more information please link to tall ships

Toshiba Tall Ships Festival Saturday Schedule and Parking Information

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Photo courtesy of the Ocean Institute / Cliff Wassmann

Here is the general schedule for the Toshiba Tall Ships Festival today at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point.
There is shuttle service available from Strands Beach and Dana Point High School.
Strands Beach is located at 34100 Selva Road.
Dana Hills High School is located at 33333 Golden Lantern.
For more information on parking and shuttle service please link to parking

9:00 a.m. Shuttle service begins

10:00 a.m. Toshiba Tall Ships Festival 2014 opens

10:00 a.m. Ocean Institute opens

10:00 a.m. Tall ships open for tours

3:30 p.m. Tall ships tours conclude, except the brig Pilgrim (ships get ready for cannon battles)

4:00 p.m. Boarding begins for Cannon Battle cruises

4:30 p.m. Tall Ships Sunset Cannon Battle cruises (4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

5:00 p.m. Ocean Institute and the brig Pilgrim close

5:00 p.m. Chantey concert concludes and the brig Pilgrim tours conclude

8:30 p.m. Shuttle service ends

For more information on the Saturday Schedule please link to tall ships

San Clemente’s Casa Romantica Free Reception Tonight

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Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente is hosting the
2014-2015 Casa Captivating Season Announcement Reception tonight,Friday September 5, 2014 at 6:30 PM.
This is a free event open to the public.
The Casa Romantica staff will unveil our exciting programs, concerts and events for the upcoming 2014-2015 Casa Captivating Season!
The reception will include a Q&A with the audience
and a special musical guest performance by violin virtuoso, Moni Simeonov.
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is located at
415 Avenida Granada.
For more information please link to Casa Romantica

Sawdust Art Festival Tonight: Great Art and Music Too!

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Photo courtesy of twitter.com/sawdust_art

The Sawdust Art Festival is a great place to spend a Friday Night!
Various Art Forms, Music and food for all to enjoy!
This is a local non profit that everyone can enjoy.
They even have season passes, so you can go back!
The Sawdust Festival is located at 935 Laguna Canyon Road. The sawdust Festival is ongoing through August 31 2014 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm daily.
For more information please link to: http://www.sawdustartfestival.org

Motorcity Magic Tonight thru August 24. 2014 at Laguna Playhouse

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The Laguna Playhouse presents Motorcity Magic tonight thru August 24 2014. Show time tonight is 7:30pm.
MOTORCITY MAGIC features fabulous male harmonies, stunning female vocals and a supremely-talented 7-piece back-up band. This fast-moving production honors the Motown legends that brought the world to its dancing feet. With the music of the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Isley Brothers, Mary Wells and many more. The Laguna Playhouse is located at 606 Laguna Canyon Road.
For more information link to : http://www.lagunaplayhouse.com

#RightNow in Dana Point Heritage Park : Free Concert in the Park

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Dana Point Concert Series Presents A Free Concert at Heritage Park # #rightnow.
The Derek Bourdeaux Group AND AbbaFab will perform today between
2:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Heritage Park is located at 34400 Old Golden Lantern.
This is the park that is accessed from Pacific Coast Highway and above Dana Point Harbor Area.
http://www.danapoint.org/?page=68&recordid=7409&returnURL=%2findex.aspx

Dana Point Free Concert in the Park Right Now at Heritage Park

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Today Dana Point Concert Series Presents A Free Concert at Heritage Park.
The Derek Bourdeaux Group AND AbbaFab will perform today between
2:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Heritage Park is located at 34400 Old Golden Lantern.
This is the park that is accessed from Pacific Coast Highway and above Dana Point Harbor Area.
http://www.danapoint.org/?page=68&recordid=7409&returnURL=%2findex.aspx

Dana Point Lobster Beach Fest #RightNow at Doheny State Beach

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Good turnout for the Dana Point Lobster Fest happening #rightnow at Doheny State Beach. The Monarch Beach Rotary Club Fundraiser benefits various select charities. Guests enjoy great food, music, dancing under the stars. The event is scheduled to end at 9:00pm.

Phil Shane is Back! In Dana Point! Harpoon Henry” Right Now!

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Phil Shane is performing at Harpoon Henry’s in Dana Point Harbor right now! The audience is up and dancing and everyone is smiling! Seating is to capacity and the fans are standing in the aisle. Parking is kinda tight tonight but there are spaces in the Wind and Sea parking lot. Phil Shane had been a regular fixture in the Orange County Music Scene until he moved to Nashville in January of 2014. He is performing until midnight tonight. He will be back at Harpoon Henry’s for the last two weekends in August.
http://www.philshane.com
http://www.windandsearestaurants.com/harpoonhenrys/hh-entertainment.htm

St. Regis Monarch Beach Farm to Feast Event Benefits the Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano

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St. Regis Monarch Beach Chef’s Farm-to-Feast

You’re invited to experience the exclusive Farm-to-Feast event with the talented chefs of the St. Regis Monarch Beach, taking place at the Resort’s Botanical Garden on Sunday, August 17 from 4pm-8pm. Enjoy an evening of ocean views and supporting local farmers and artisan products, while enjoying chef prepared dishes by the Resort’s award-winning culinary team. Executive Chef Raj Dixit of Michael Mina’s Stonehill Tavern and Executive Resort Chef Frederic Castan, with Executive Chef Graem Blair of Motif Restaurant and the Resort’s Pastry Chef Frederick Moreau, along with Chef Franck Tassic of Monarch Bay Club and Larson Warkentin of Club 19, will be offering their delectable seasonal tastings. Walk the grounds of the lush Botanical Garden and enjoy a variety of hand-selected cheeses, freshly shucked oysters and sustainable seafood, olive oils, fresh baked bread, and various charcuterie from the finest vendors in Orange County.

In addition to tasting some of the freshest seasonal produce from local farmers, guests are invited to indulge in hand-crafted signature St. Regis Bloody Marys by the Resort’s Lobby Lounge mixologists, as well as local wines, live music and art by Laguna Beach artists.

Tickets are $55 per person, with $10 per person donated to the Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano – an exciting educational center, that engages individuals, families, and students in fun, hands-on activities that teach practical, environmental solutions at the household and community level.

Tickets are limited. To reserve, call (800) 722-1543.

Complimentary parking will be available at Club 19 for event attendees.
http://www.stregismb.com/farmtofeast

Dana Point Summer Concerts at Sea Terrace Park are Enjoyed by All Today

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I thought everyone was at the San Clemente Fiesta Street Festival! There were plenty of music lovers enjoying the Bad Company and Led Zepplin tribute bands today at Sea Terrace Park in Dana Point.

http://www.danapointconcertseries.com