Watch Othello In the Park This Summer in Santa Ana

Are you a fan of classic literature? Do you love plays? Is Shakespeare your go-to author when you have a desire to read? Well, this summer, the Santa Ana parks and recs department in conjunction with Shakespeare by the sea will present the literary classic, Othello, directed by Stephanie Coltrin. The legendary Shakespearean play will be held at Birch Park in July. The parks department encourages residents to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics foods for this wonderful and FREE event.

Shakespeare in the park is expected to be a magical evening where the audience is transformed back to Victorian times and enjoys one of the greatest plays ever written. Admission is free of charge, but seating space is on a first-come first-serve basis, so be sure to show up early.

 

When

Thursday, July 28 at 7pm

Birch Park

210 N. Birch St.

 

Three Great Subscription Services To Gift Dad This Father’s Day

The internet has changed the way we shop and purchase gifts for our loved ones. Nowadays monthly memberships are all the rage and great services can be delivered straight to your front door. If you are looking for something awesome this Father’s Day, here are three services to gift dad:

 

Audible: is a monthly audiobook club membership that allows subscribers to download audio books on a monthly basis. Prices start at $7.95

 

Dollar Shave Club: if your dad has a beard or mustache, get him a membership at the Dollar Shave Club. Shave kits will be delivered to your dad on a monthly basis and prices can be cheaper than $10.

 

Beer of the Month Club: this is a fun membership where various microbrew beers are delivered to you on a monthly basis (what’s not to love?). Memberships begin at $15 dollars a month and move up from there.

Simple Summer Décor Ideas For Your Santa Ana Apartment

Summer is the perfect time to redecorate your apartment and add a pop of color. Here are a few simple and cheap ways to decorate for the summer.

 

Bold Bathroom: if you are looking for a summer vibe, use your bathroom to experiment with bold colors. You don’t have to necessarily paint, but you can change out your bath towels, matts and curtains.

 

Replace books: summer is about the water and ocean, so replace some of the books on your book shelf with seashells and other watered-inspired treasures

 

Paint your coffee table: most landlords will not let you paint in your apartment, but no one is stopping you from painting your own furniture Sand down your coffee table and paint over it with a bold summer color.

Fun Upcoming Activities in Santa Ana

With May coming to an end, it’s time to start thinking about Summer and some fun activities to do! Luckily, Santa Ana is a vibrant city full of culture and fun things to do. Below are some activities you can do before summer hits.

Have you explored the Artist Village Artist Walk? If you haven’t you should check out the artists and performers in the Artist Village open house. This event attracts over one thousand participants and the best part? It’s FREE! Over 150 artists from local studios and galleries will have their beautiful and unique works on display for everyone to enjoy.

Do you love music? Then you should consider attending the OC Pop Concert which will be on June 12, 2016. This event features tons of young, aspiring singers, dancers and performers. For more information on this event, click here.

For those seeking something more mellow, the Santa Ana Senior Center offers organized activities, events, and classes for seniors 55 and over. Featured among the ongoing activities are the Culinary Arts club. Participants will have the chance to improve their cooking skills in a major way. There is also the DIY Crafts Club. Here you can learn to perfect your skills at assembling and carrying out various craft related projects. The Senior painting club helps develop your skills in the art of painting and best of all, it’s free.

Where To Celebrate National Hamburger Day in Santa Ana

Everyone has a different preference when it comes to burgers. Some people love McDonalds, while others only eat at the In-N-Outs of the world. Still others only eat burgers from high-end restaurants, but whatever your taste are, there is probably a great burger to be had within minutes of your Santa Ana apartment. This weekend is national hamburger day (yeah, you might not have known hamburgers had their own day) and if you are looking to celebrate, here is a quick list of three of the tastiest burgers near you. Enjoy your food!

 

GD BRO Burger

2321 E 4th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Phone number: (714) 972-4588

 

The BurgerStop

2302 S Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92707

Phone number: (714) 557-2835

 

Rockfire Grill

1945 E17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Phone number: (714) 564-0545

 

 

3 Areas To Spring Clean in Your Apartment

Spring cleaning is a pesky little chore that hardly anyone looks forward too. However, doing a deep cleaning of your apartment (at least once a year) will only help you get your security deposit back at the end of your lease. Here are three often-overlooked areas to deep clean this spring.

 

Cabinets: this is an often ignored area in most households. Yes, cabinets get wiped down all the time, but a deep cleaning and scrubbing should happen a few times a year.

 

Dishwasher: to get your dishwasher really clean run a cycle with a mix of vinegar and water or purchase a store bough solution. Just be sure to clean the washer a few times a year.

 

Oven: the oven can be a tough area to clean with all the heavy duty stains that build up over the course of a year. Try scrubbing heavy duty stains with baking soda and then adding some vinegar. The reaction should be enough to really get your oven spotless.

 

 

 

Santa Ana Zoo Party for the Planet

On Sunday, May 15 the Santa Ana Zoo will be hosting a “Party for the Planet” event that celebrates the environment, energy conservation and protecting wildlife. The event will feature energy conservation themed crafts, games, and demonstrations featuring animals. There will also be food, train rides and carousals for $3 and $4 each. Admission for the zoo is $10 for adults and the park opens at 10 am. If you are looking for some family fun this May, support the local zoo and attend this event. You’ll be sure to have a great time. The Santa Ana zoo is home to over 150 animals, including 50 mischievous monkeys and various endangered species that will be sure to leave your kids in awe.

Sunday May 15, 12pm to 2pm

Santa Ana Zoo

1801 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana

Best Mother’s Day Brunch Locations Near Santa Ana

Mother’s Day is this Sunday May 8th and if you do not have an entire day planned out for all the wonderful Mothers in your life, shame on you. However, there is still time to plan something special, and why not start with a brunch for the entire family? Santa Ana has a host of wonderful brunch locations in the city, but you may need to hurry and make a reservation since the holiday is typically a big one for restaurants. Here is a quick list of three brunch locations to try near your Santa Ana apartment. Click the links for more information, to find out menu prices or make a reservation.

 

Original Mike’s

100 S Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Phone number(714) 550-7764

 

The Green Parrot Villa

2035 N Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92706

Phone number(714) 569-1970

 

Sunday Champagne Brunch

7667 Center Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Phone number(714) 908-5178

Get Ready for the OC Beer Fest in May

Are you a beer lover? Well, then we have the event for you—the OC Beer Fest on Saturday, May 7th 2016. The 8th Annual Beer Festival is coming off the heels of a sold out event in 2015 and this year’s fest promised to be even bigger and better. The OC event features dozens of beers, both international and domestic, plus various food trucks and live entertainment. Proceeds from the fest will benefit Noah’s B-ark, Inc a non-profit organization that works toward rescuing doc’s and other animals from shelters to find them permanent and loving homes. So why not enjoy a few beers and help a good ca use in the process?

 

Saturday, May 7

The Phoenix Club

1340 South Sanderson Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806

 

For more information or to buy tickets visit: https://www.facebook.com/ocbeerfest

 

Attend a Concert at the Santa Ana Observatory

Did you know the Santa Ana observatory holds concerts on a night basis? Did you even know Santa Ana had an observatory? If you are looking to take in a concert at one of the most unique venues in the area, look no further than the observatory. Most concerts only cost in the $5 to $10 range for tickets. Here is a quick look at a few upcoming concerts to enjoy with your friends and family.

 

Saturday, Apr 30, 2016    11:00 PM

Observatory Presents Bromance Night

Brodinski ($5 Show)

With Louisahhh, Virgil Abloh, Gener8tion

Doors @ 11pm

$5.00

Tickets

 

Sunday, May 1, 2016    8:00 PM

Binary Star

With Special Guest Mc Lyfe w/DJ Mando

The Constellation Room is located inside of The Observatory.

$10.00

Tickets

 

Tuesday, May 3, 2016    8:00 PM

Baby Bash & MC Magic

Doors @ 7pm

$10.00

Wednesday, May 4, 2016    8:00 PM

Constellation Room @ Observatory Presents

Bleached

 

The Observatory is located at: 3503 South Harbor Boulevard Santa Ana, CA 92704 (714) 957-0600   http://www.observatoryoc.com/venue#sthash.KvZoUage.dpuf

For general questions: info@observatoryoc.com