PleinAir Today Highlights Peter and Gails Ochs Collection to be Exhibited at Casa Romantica

Casa Romantica is pleased to announce that its upcoming Open Casa: I Love You, California exhibition has been featured in PleinAir Today, a digital newsletter version of PleinAir Magazine. “Including highlights by such luminaries as William Wendt and Maurice Braun, the California Impressionist collection of Peter and Gail Ochs is world-class,” notes PleinAir Today editor Andrew Webster. To read the article on Outdoor Painter, please follow the link listed below: https://www.outdoorpainter.com/the-peter-and-gail-ochs-collection/ The exhibition will host a free opening reception on Friday, November 3, 2017. Works will be on display in Casa Romantica’s Gallery, and will be included with general admission until February 18, 2018.

OC Register Features Casa Romantica’s 90th Birthday Celebration

Casa Romantica was excited to host its Bee’s Knees: 90th Birthday Bash as part of its D. Yoder Family Sunday series on September 3, 2017. Guests received an experience to remember, as they arrived in 1920s attire, were greeted at the door by Ole and Nellie Hanson look-alikes with “Happy 90th Birthday Casa Romantica” buttons, engaged in 1920s family-fun games, ate birthday cake, and were serenaded by the Happiness Band. The highlight of the event was the presentation of a dedication certificate by California Assemblyman Bill Brough from the Office of Senator Bates, recognizing Casa Romantica as an historic landmark, and commemorating the founding […]

Casa Romantica’s 90th Birthday Bash Joins List of Cultural Festivities in the OC Register

Are you looking for something family-friendly to do this weekend? Come enjoy historical tours, a 1920s costume contest and board games, birthday cake, and a resolution presentation by Assemblyman Bill Brough, all in honor of Casa Romantica’s 90th birthday bash on Sunday, September 3. Casa Romantica is excited to announce that our 90th birthday bash has been featured in the Orange County Register alongside other highly esteemed local cultural festivities, such as the Beach Street Dance Festival and the annual Orange International Street Fair. Additional details regarding Casa Romantica’s 90th birthday bash may be found by following the link to the article […]

San Clemente Times Covers History of Casa Romantica and Upcoming 90th Birthday Celebration

“History seeps from every nook and cranny of the former home of San Clemente’s founder,” notes Eric Heinz, City Editor of the San Clemente Times in his recent article regarding Casa Romantica’s upcoming 90th birthday celebration. On Sunday, September 3, 2017, Casa Romantica will host its Bee’s Knees: 90th Birthday Bash in conjunction with its D. Yoder Family Sundays series to celebrate not only the history of the home as a landmark, but also the growth of the cultural center as an artistic and educational institution in recent years. “It’s so wonderful to welcome the members and non-members of the community here,” states Casa Romantica Board […]

Casa Romantica Celebrate 15th Anniversary of Toast to the Casa

Toast To The Casa 15th Anniversary Crystal Ball: Fortune Favors The Brave Gala raises critical funding for innovative artistic and educational programs Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 5:30pm-10:00pm | Tickets $175-200; on sale now     San Clemente, CA – Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is proud to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its annual Toast to the Casa gala, which raises critical funding for its artistic and educational programs. Funds from the gala also support the preservation of the historic Ole Hanson home and maintenance for its 2.5 acres of coastal botanical gardens. Toast to the Casa 15th […]

Open Casa: I Love You, California

Priceless Ochs collection of California Impressionist art to be exhibited at Casa Romantica I Love You, California: The Peter and Gail Ochs Collection November 3, 2018 – February 18, 2018 | Free with general admission to Casa Romantica Opening reception Friday, November 3, 2017 from 6:00pm-8:00pm | Free San Clemente, CA – Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is proud to announce its upcoming Open Casa exhibition I Love You, California: The Peter and Gail Ochs Collection. The exhibition, which is on view from November 3, 2017 through February 18, 2018, is a prominent collection of California Impressionist art. Among […]

Picking the Perfect Playlist

With numerous weddings and special events held at Casa Romantica, we know that picking the perfect playlist can be a complicated task. Between romantic classics that bring out the handkerchiefs, “Top 40” selections that encourage guests to hit the dance floor, or even themed events like our Great Gatsby-style wedding, there are so many songs to choose from. The Private Events team at Casa Romantica recently interviewed Preferred Vendor DJ Todd of Epic Sound and Lighting to share some of his favorite event music memories and to offer advice for choosing the perfect wedding playlist. CR: What is the most […]