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Casa Cool Music Series: Fast Facts
Live music under the stars at south Orange County’s most charming historic landmark!
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1. Concerts take place outdoors in the Casa Courtyard
2. Two ticket types: lawn seating, and reserved tables for up to four people
3. Reserved tables come with a complimentary bottle of wine
4. Tickets are available for purchase online or over the phone at (949) 498-2139; advance purchase is recommended since all shows WILL sell out!
5. Notable acts from prior years: Gregory Page (2018; San Diego Citybeat‘s 2015 Man of the Year); Trouble In The Wind (2017; San Diego Music Awards’ Best Album of 2017); Nancy Sanchez (2015; Orange County Music Awards’ Best Jazz Singer of 2014)
Lawn seating: $20 (Casa members $15)
Reserved table of 4: $90 (Casa members $70)
2019 Casa Cool series Lineup:
The Black Noise- June 13 @ 7 PM- “John Legend-Esque” Indie Music
3rd Degree Blues Band- July 11 @ 7 PM- Gritty, exuberant blues music
Lizzy and the Triggermen- August 22 @ 7 PM- Red-hot jazz, swing, and pop
About Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens maintains a robust series of year-round programs in arts, music, history, horticulture, and literature for all ages. Under the leadership of Executive Director Berenika D. Palys, Casa Romantica has commissioned several critically-acclaimed works, including Casa Coastal: The Art of Baja California (2018; visual art), Casa Theater: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2018; theater), Casa Kinetic: Celebrating Tap Dance Legends (2018; dance), Casa Coastal: Rebecca Louise Law (2017; visual art), Casa Kinetic: Contemporary Dance Collective (2017; contemporary dance), The Beauty of the Butterfly (2017; visual art), Casa Kinetic: Carrie Lee Riggins (2016; contemporary dance), Casa Drama: Slings & Arrows (2015; theater), and Open Casa: The Photographs of Douglas Kirkland (2015; visual art). The 2018-19 Casa Captivating season includes more music, visual and performing arts commissions, and an enhanced wellness program.
“Casa Romantica strives to be the epicenter for innovative artistic experiences in our southern California community,” says Casa Romantica Executive Director Berenika D. Palys.
Casa Romantica also hosts a variety of free arts education programs for children year-round. The institution’s annual Casa Romantica Music Festival and Academy has received critical praise for its comprehensive two-week music studies program in cello, piano, viola, and violin. Casa Romantica also offers a Summer Dance Workshop, a Spring Break Arts Week, various art, literature, and horticulture events to grades K-12, and welcomes over 2,000 children from the Capistrano Unified School District each year for STEAM-based field trips that examine the history of San Clemente and the coastal environment.
Mission Statement: Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and is the historic home of the founder of the City of San Clemente. Casa Romantica provides programs for all ages in arts, music, history, and horticulture and is a premier Southern California cultural center.
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is located at 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672. Hours: Tuesday—Thursday 11 am—4 pm; Friday—Sunday 10am—2pm; closed Mondays and holidays. General admission is $5; Casa Members and children under age 13 visit for FREE. For more information, call (949) 498-2139 or visit CasaRomantica.org
