tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13089292050678984602024-03-13T21:56:24.226-07:00Que Chisme!We love Santana!Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-35566570439755383922012-04-07T16:18:00.001-07:002012-04-07T16:21:33.334-07:00The Evolution of CalacasThe Evolution of Calacas<br />Once upon a time, there was a family in this little rancho of Santa Ana, with an idea of starting up their own business, wanting to make a difference in their community, while being able to spend time with their family. A folk art store was born, taking on a life of its own, where people would come to give chisme and take chisme, and at the same time, plan what the next community-changing event would be. The space began to open its doors to various performing groups, including original bohemians, trovadores such as Leon Chavez Teixeiro & Taller Sur, art shows featuring local artists, book signings… The concept of Calacas took on a life of its own and that was OK with us – it was a community space where we were able to meet so many great people. We were always very excited that our little shop, in our little town (who everyone has always bagged on), was at the forefront of the buzz, from writeups in Japan, Australia, New York Times, to the BBC in London. It is always so exciting to hear people talk about Santa Ana in a positive way, surprised that we’ve got it going on, when Santa Ana’s had it going on the whole time. <br /><br />Our store was always open to everyone, where everyone got to see our three kids growing - we got to see our community grow, and get married and have babies of their own. Days turned into years, we moved we opened a cafe space next door with the same vibe and energy as our tienda, where you could come and hang out and find the latest happenings, along with El Centro Cultural de Mexico, we threw the best community based event around: Noche de Altares. <br /><br />We are forever grateful to our community and our family who embraced the concept of what we were putting together. We are also indebted to some guy named Sean (who will never read this), the leasing agent at our first space who took a chance on us, knowing that we had no idea what we were doing; El Centro Cultural de Mexico; Sol Art; other shops that came before us: Teocintli, Nahui Ollin; Mike Paxton for our current spaces; Edgar Hoill, a very humble and generous compa. Also, we would not be where we are if not for the knowledge and wits of Gustavo Arellano, a tireless friend, who wants to take everyone to the top with him. And if you’re reading this, we thank YOU!<br /><br />A good friend once told us: With the cafe and the store, “It’s like you’re chasing two rabbits and you’re catching neither. Focus on one and you will enjoy your catch.” Saying all of this, we are closing down our store space this month to spend more time with our family and to focus our energy and time on our new cafe venture. We invite you to come and visit us, still get the latest chisme (and share some of yours!), and once again plan the next community-changing event. We will also be condensing some of our arts and crafts into the cafe. <br /><br />Always do your best and whenever possible, support local, independent businesses!<br /><br />Calacas<br />324 W 4th St. #B, Santa Ana, CA 92701<br />714.662.2002 www.calacasinc.comCalacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-49271781518327264342012-03-12T15:46:00.002-07:002012-03-12T15:49:41.764-07:00Alice Bag Book Signing @ Calacas 3/17!Join us as we welcome:<br /><strong>Alice Bag</strong><br /><br />One of L.A.'s Original Punks!<br /><br />Book Signing & Live Music<br />http://alicebag.com/violencegirl.html<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_iDszmzm7SQ/T159N5_3WKI/AAAAAAAAANU/mFrDsh0yVKs/s1600/Alice%2BBag.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_iDszmzm7SQ/T159N5_3WKI/AAAAAAAAANU/mFrDsh0yVKs/s400/Alice%2BBag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719146254667569314" /></a>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-44315035728211823382012-01-31T16:09:00.000-08:002012-01-31T16:10:35.615-08:00Amor Eterno Art Exhibit ~ Saturday, 2/4/12!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5ZDCFqgsGk0/TyiC62H63iI/AAAAAAAAANI/-EKkv9wZNXI/s1600/Flyer%2BValentine%2527s%2BArt%2BExhibit.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5ZDCFqgsGk0/TyiC62H63iI/AAAAAAAAANI/-EKkv9wZNXI/s400/Flyer%2BValentine%2527s%2BArt%2BExhibit.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703952875537489442" /></a>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-2891003495340263992011-12-14T17:06:00.001-08:002011-12-14T17:09:02.687-08:00Great Gift Ideas from Calacas!<strong>Great gifts can be found at Calacas! </strong><br /><br />Loungefly Purses & Wallets!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cMSJ7DlzlC4/TulIUd-lOdI/AAAAAAAAAM8/UviU-7PSEq8/s1600/Christmas%2B2011%2B014.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cMSJ7DlzlC4/TulIUd-lOdI/AAAAAAAAAM8/UviU-7PSEq8/s400/Christmas%2B2011%2B014.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686155521013660114" /></a><br /><br />Nativity Scenes! <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JRwmu_eHZ5Q/TulIUFaIUeI/AAAAAAAAAMw/p8POWX1mDI8/s1600/Christmas%2B2011%2B009.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JRwmu_eHZ5Q/TulIUFaIUeI/AAAAAAAAAMw/p8POWX1mDI8/s400/Christmas%2B2011%2B009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686155514418319842" /></a><br /><br />Ornaments!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4r5jDyRRX0/TulIUDS2orI/AAAAAAAAAMk/xdrBMDTueV8/s1600/Christmas%2B2011%2B001.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4r5jDyRRX0/TulIUDS2orI/AAAAAAAAAMk/xdrBMDTueV8/s400/Christmas%2B2011%2B001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686155513850929842" /></a><br /><br />& other original gifts that won't be regifted!Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-61733801968408658332011-12-14T17:03:00.000-08:002011-12-14T17:06:03.439-08:00Cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz @ Calacas this Friday!Join us as we host Lalo Alcaraz, the genius behind the "La Cucaracha" comic strip as he talks and signs his 2012 cartoon calendar!<br /><br /><strong>Friday, December 16th, 2011<br />7 pm @ Calacas</strong><br /><br />Listening to Lalo is free! His calendars can be purchased for $15.<br />P.S. Lalo likes cash, so please bring some!<br />http://laloalcaraz.com/<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PVcsacm9BQU/TulH4bFe2yI/AAAAAAAAAMY/bFqRba_wo7U/s1600/Lalo%2B2011%2BFlyer.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 209px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PVcsacm9BQU/TulH4bFe2yI/AAAAAAAAAMY/bFqRba_wo7U/s400/Lalo%2B2011%2BFlyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686155039200959266" /></a>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-2535654511138142402011-10-05T14:30:00.000-07:002011-10-05T14:32:07.030-07:00Sugar Skull Workshops!Reserve your spot for our popular sugar skull workshop!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--WXU7XDJ-JY/TozMq59oTJI/AAAAAAAAALw/4MPVtm7Mqhs/s1600/Flyer%2BSugar%2BSkull%2BWorkshop.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--WXU7XDJ-JY/TozMq59oTJI/AAAAAAAAALw/4MPVtm7Mqhs/s400/Flyer%2BSugar%2BSkull%2BWorkshop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660123869183757458" /></a>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-22762403746683489892011-10-05T14:27:00.001-07:002011-10-05T14:30:35.678-07:00Sugar Skulls are here!We have traditional artisan-made sugar skulls in!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M9yG8ZO9Z_8/TozL7lDzS8I/AAAAAAAAALg/ZThCN5ZYbIo/s1600/Sugar%2BSkulls.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M9yG8ZO9Z_8/TozL7lDzS8I/AAAAAAAAALg/ZThCN5ZYbIo/s400/Sugar%2BSkulls.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660123056118647746" /></a><br /><br />Or make your own! Sugar skull molds are in too!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KWKq4NeGqrs/TozMOkttKEI/AAAAAAAAALo/4M84qTAMfeI/s1600/SSOaxaca.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 174px; height: 216px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KWKq4NeGqrs/TozMOkttKEI/AAAAAAAAALo/4M84qTAMfeI/s400/SSOaxaca.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660123382443485250" /></a>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-66527061057712687502011-10-01T13:40:00.001-07:002011-10-01T13:50:05.036-07:00Santa Ana's Dia de los Muertos Celebration 11/5/11!<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dSMCEFffp3Y/Tod8Vq-06iI/AAAAAAAAALQ/j3u-zAH68_4/s1600/SANDA2011frnt.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 308px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658628168571218466" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dSMCEFffp3Y/Tod8Vq-06iI/AAAAAAAAALQ/j3u-zAH68_4/s400/SANDA2011frnt.jpg" /></a> </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>9th Annual Noche de Altares, a Dia de los Muertos <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cdp4dBcAkIs/Tod8Wax_wrI/AAAAAAAAALY/IKgOV59oiJU/s1600/NDA_Back_2011.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 312px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658628181402305202" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cdp4dBcAkIs/Tod8Wax_wrI/AAAAAAAAALY/IKgOV59oiJU/s400/NDA_Back_2011.jpg" /></a>Celebration!</div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div>Saturday, November 5th, 2011</div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>4th & Birch Street, Santa Ana</div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>1 pm - 10 pm</div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-8968169473014934492011-10-01T13:22:00.000-07:002011-10-01T13:29:33.645-07:00Día de los Muertos Art Exhibit ~ 10/1/11!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I4E1OirEloY/Tod3oAl9ciI/AAAAAAAAALI/D6Ggn1qg4NY/s1600/flyer%2Bexhibit%2Bcalacas%2Bdia%2Bde%2Bmuertos%2Bemail%2Bsize.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 297px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658622986052006434" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I4E1OirEloY/Tod3oAl9ciI/AAAAAAAAALI/D6Ggn1qg4NY/s400/flyer%2Bexhibit%2Bcalacas%2Bdia%2Bde%2Bmuertos%2Bemail%2Bsize.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibit @ Calacas!</div><br /><br /><div>Saturday, October 1st, 2011</div><br /><br /><div>7 pm - 10 pm</div><br /><br /><div>Take your picture with La Catrina!</div><br /><br /><div>Get your face painted! </div><br /><div><br />Viewing premiere of Noche de Altares documentary!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-75692351037577475822011-06-07T13:12:00.000-07:002011-06-07T13:15:44.820-07:00Call for Entry ~ Frida Kahlo Art Exhibit!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HDGrCUyuqLs/Te6GgGwzCAI/AAAAAAAAALA/SEgjmI3QQNY/s1600/Flyer%2BCall%2Bfor%2BEntry%2BFrida%2BArt%2BShow.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615573671506806786" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HDGrCUyuqLs/Te6GgGwzCAI/AAAAAAAAALA/SEgjmI3QQNY/s400/Flyer%2BCall%2Bfor%2BEntry%2BFrida%2BArt%2BShow.JPG" /></a><br />Celebrating Frida! Art Exhibit<br />Opening: Saturday, July 2nd, 2011<br /><br />We are looking for local artists to submit artwork for our next art exhibit: Celebrating Frida! Please pass on to any artists that you may know!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JWmaaJEBClk/Te6Gf2_SyBI/AAAAAAAAAK4/Ygb8Qb03Gy4/s1600/frida20kahlo1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 294px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615573667272640530" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JWmaaJEBClk/Te6Gf2_SyBI/AAAAAAAAAK4/Ygb8Qb03Gy4/s400/frida20kahlo1.jpg" /></a>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-75092800026593568902011-03-22T13:42:00.000-07:002011-03-22T13:43:44.989-07:003rd Annual Loteria Fundraiser ~ Friday 3/25/11!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VKNs0PomBTY/TYkJ8caShGI/AAAAAAAAAKc/LStuH2HiJs8/s1600/Loteria%2BFundraiser_2011.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 307px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VKNs0PomBTY/TYkJ8caShGI/AAAAAAAAAKc/LStuH2HiJs8/s400/Loteria%2BFundraiser_2011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587007746753070178" /></a><br /><br />Join us for the Orange County Dream Team’s <br />3rd Annual Loteria Fundraiser<br /> <br />Friday, March 25th, 2011<br /><br />6:30 pm - 8:30pm<br /><br />$10 Donation (unlimited play!) <br /><br />Calacas<br />324 W. 4th St. #B<br />Santa Ana, CA 92701<br />714.662.2002<br /> <br />Prizes • Snacks • Beverages <br /><br />Free parking in the structure at 3rd & Birch after 6 pm<br /> <br />If you are unable to attend but would still like to make a donation please mail checks payable to: <br />Orange County Dream Team • PO Box 1855, Santa Ana, Ca 92702Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-44869298535260767832011-03-14T12:51:00.001-07:002011-03-14T12:53:14.959-07:00I Bike Santa Ana returns this Wednesday, 3/16!I Bike Santa Ana returns this Wednesday, 3/16!<br />1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month<br /><br />Meet in front of Calacas @ 5:30 pm/depart @ 6 pm<br /><br />Bring your bikes, lights, & helmets and join your community for a FUN, stress-free ride around downtown! (We ride for about an hour.)<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z9eMVc6LZtA/TX5x6i7I4FI/AAAAAAAAAKM/EEuerZ483eg/s1600/Flyer%2BBike%2BSanta%2BAna.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z9eMVc6LZtA/TX5x6i7I4FI/AAAAAAAAAKM/EEuerZ483eg/s400/Flyer%2BBike%2BSanta%2BAna.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584025838607196242" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kwqWTP7XiUM/TX5yCkExZ5I/AAAAAAAAAKU/JcxXZuPv9CE/s1600/60413_158516027496973_100000157312102_536667_5548707_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kwqWTP7XiUM/TX5yCkExZ5I/AAAAAAAAAKU/JcxXZuPv9CE/s400/60413_158516027496973_100000157312102_536667_5548707_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584025976354989970" /></a>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-67728538992611271892011-02-01T12:12:00.000-08:002011-02-01T12:13:54.725-08:00Amor Eterno Art Exhibit ~ Saturday @ Calacas!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TUhpbPPWJoI/AAAAAAAAAKA/GqTYDuCGtZw/s1600/Flyer%2BValentine%2527s%2BArt%2BExhibit.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TUhpbPPWJoI/AAAAAAAAAKA/GqTYDuCGtZw/s400/Flyer%2BValentine%2527s%2BArt%2BExhibit.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568816855911900802" /></a>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-83018494916704201492011-01-24T17:11:00.000-08:002011-01-24T17:22:57.401-08:00Cafe Calacas Coming Soon!It's been a slow-go trying to put together Cafe Calacas! Our deadline has come and gone, but we're still pounding away trying to get it open. We hope another month?? We will keep everyone updated!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TT4lMkVE9-I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/Xrx1IS3mUUg/s1600/cafe%2B010.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TT4lMkVE9-I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/Xrx1IS3mUUg/s400/cafe%2B010.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565927087317252066" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TT4lMRN-1zI/AAAAAAAAAJw/fhZg83UTELw/s1600/cafe%2B006.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TT4lMRN-1zI/AAAAAAAAAJw/fhZg83UTELw/s400/cafe%2B006.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565927082187216690" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TT4lMYbwInI/AAAAAAAAAJo/XFVTq2bViSk/s1600/cafe%2B004.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TT4lMYbwInI/AAAAAAAAAJo/XFVTq2bViSk/s400/cafe%2B004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565927084124021362" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TT4lMMk5SwI/AAAAAAAAAJg/Z_pMs-IFaKg/s1600/100_1608.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TT4lMMk5SwI/AAAAAAAAAJg/Z_pMs-IFaKg/s400/100_1608.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565927080941144834" /></a>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-59996972280533392482011-01-19T13:08:00.000-08:002011-01-19T13:10:34.121-08:00Call for Entry ~ Amor Eterno Art ExhibitWe're looking for local artists to display in our next art exhibit!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TTdTFPlAV0I/AAAAAAAAAJY/Hy34jSxBIqw/s1600/Flyer%2BCall%2Bfor%2BEntry%2BValentine%2527s%2BArt%2BShow%2B2011.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TTdTFPlAV0I/AAAAAAAAAJY/Hy34jSxBIqw/s400/Flyer%2BCall%2Bfor%2BEntry%2BValentine%2527s%2BArt%2BShow%2B2011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564007214185731906" /></a>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-67056439581041135642010-12-14T15:53:00.000-08:002010-12-14T15:55:21.513-08:00Artisan Workshop & Exhibit @ Calacas this Friday!Join us as we host traditional artisans from México demonstrating their workmanship in toy making and other craftwork.<br /> <br />Friday, December 17th, 2010<br />5 pm - 7 pm<br /><br />Artwork will be available for purchase during event!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TQgDxoU0uAI/AAAAAAAAAJM/1saIblwbTbE/s1600/casa%2Bevent.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TQgDxoU0uAI/AAAAAAAAAJM/1saIblwbTbE/s400/casa%2Bevent.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550690691907368962" /></a>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-1818659303170573012010-12-14T15:49:00.000-08:002010-12-14T15:53:00.522-08:00Lalo Alcaraz & Gustavo Arellano @ Calacas this Friday Night!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TQgC1xBIOPI/AAAAAAAAAJE/Elge06AVXZw/s1600/gustavo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 190px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TQgC1xBIOPI/AAAAAAAAAJE/Elge06AVXZw/s400/gustavo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550689663448529138" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TQgC1nkezLI/AAAAAAAAAI8/diljp1AWBVQ/s1600/LALOWebsiteHeaderLRG.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 56px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TQgC1nkezLI/AAAAAAAAAI8/diljp1AWBVQ/s400/LALOWebsiteHeaderLRG.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550689660912454834" /></a><br /><br />Lecture & Signing <br />with<br />Lalo Alcaraz &<br />Ask a Mexican's Gustavo Arellano<br /> <br />Friday, December 17th, 2010<br />7:30 pm<br /><br />Do your Navidad shopping with us: Books, calendars & posters will be available for purchase after the lecture!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pocho.com/"></a><br /><a href="http://www.askamexican.net/?p=about"></a>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-47014775436667998222010-11-23T12:17:00.001-08:002010-11-23T12:18:54.911-08:00Free Cookies & Hot Chocolate this Saturday @ Calacas!From our family to yours, with love: We would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Let us all count our blessings ~ we have so much to be grateful for!<br /><br />Saturday, 11/27 is Small Business Saturday! Stop by Calacas for free cookies & hot chocolate. Also, please bring over your out-of-town guests to visit our beautiful downtown! <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TOwhh9dKvMI/AAAAAAAAAIw/jKvJaNl4occ/s1600/Small%252520Business%252520Sat1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TOwhh9dKvMI/AAAAAAAAAIw/jKvJaNl4occ/s400/Small%252520Business%252520Sat1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542842108702538946" /></a>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-13870584988775057912010-11-23T11:27:00.000-08:002010-11-23T12:12:05.190-08:00Original Gift Ideas @ Calacas!We have hundreds of awesome gifts for your family & friends! Check it out:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=49210&id=100000157312102&l=697e16cdf9"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TOwfweY_xyI/AAAAAAAAAIo/G8c-TWYDXck/s1600/gifts%2B021.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TOwfweY_xyI/AAAAAAAAAIo/G8c-TWYDXck/s320/gifts%2B021.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542840159038326562" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TOwfvBFgGuI/AAAAAAAAAIg/VZyT8isvuOM/s1600/gifts%2B020.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TOwfvBFgGuI/AAAAAAAAAIg/VZyT8isvuOM/s320/gifts%2B020.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542840133992061666" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TOwft-qBlcI/AAAAAAAAAIY/HdVYlIM91fg/s1600/gifts%2B012.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TOwft-qBlcI/AAAAAAAAAIY/HdVYlIM91fg/s320/gifts%2B012.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542840116160075202" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TOwfssVtqrI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/UUEEMvpSf9k/s1600/gifts%2B001.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TOwfssVtqrI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/UUEEMvpSf9k/s320/gifts%2B001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542840094063176370" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TOwfq0jmATI/AAAAAAAAAII/-7r_mD1Z-Sk/s1600/dod%2Bbook.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TOwfq0jmATI/AAAAAAAAAII/-7r_mD1Z-Sk/s320/dod%2Bbook.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542840061909139762" /></a>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-54927417072835199602010-11-03T11:54:00.000-07:002010-11-03T11:56:42.483-07:00Santa Ana's Día de los Muertos Celebration this Saturday!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TNGwFov328I/AAAAAAAAAHY/7D2eCneZqUU/s1600/nda2010front_smaller.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TNGwFov328I/AAAAAAAAAHY/7D2eCneZqUU/s320/nda2010front_smaller.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535399027899096002" /></a><br /><br />Please invite all of your family and friends to this beautiful celebration of life! <br /><br /><strong>8th Annual Noche de Altares, A Día de los Muertos Celebration!</strong><br /><br />Saturday, November 6th, 2010<br /><br />1 pm - 10 pm<br /><br />New Location this year!<br /><br />4th & Birch Street<br /><br />www.nochedealtares.orgCalacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-13328769545676690502010-09-24T13:54:00.000-07:002010-09-24T13:57:00.132-07:00Día de los Muertos Art Exhibit<strong>Día de los Muertos Art Exhibit<br />Saturday, October 2nd<br />7 pm - 10 pm<br /><br />Come check out this art exhibit featuring over 20 local artists!<br />Also, a live appearance by La Catrina!</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TJ0Qh9UVofI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/rExz0-hZFas/s1600/DDLM+Art+Exhibit+2010.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TJ0Qh9UVofI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/rExz0-hZFas/s320/DDLM+Art+Exhibit+2010.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520586893807690226" /></a>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-11700031000468895992010-08-30T12:41:00.000-07:002010-08-30T13:03:31.844-07:00End of Summer Art & Music Showcase ~ this Saturday Night for Artwalk!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/THwNp4VDjiI/AAAAAAAAAHI/YCWQnXTYQdE/s1600/Sept4Show.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 99px; height: 160px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/THwNp4VDjiI/AAAAAAAAAHI/YCWQnXTYQdE/s320/Sept4Show.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511295057141141026" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Saturday, September 4th, 2010<br />7 - 10 pm</strong><br /><br />================================================================<br /><br />This showcase will go on during the First Saturdays Art Walk, and will feature the photography of Tracy Vega, as well as live musical performances by Santa Ana locals: Dj Michelle and Street Spirit !!<br /><br />Tracy Vega is a Southern California photographer with over 10 years of experience first shooting with instant cameras for personal projects, and later photographing at music and activist events. She is very much into music and admir...es the approach of local bands that care about their fans and who are into D.I.Y. (Doing It Yourself!): designing their own band logos, CD art, t-shirts and more. She would like to shoot photos of what has been labeled “underground or sub-cultural”, Tracy characterizes this as the "non-average and the non-corporate". <br /><br />For this series she was inspired by the experiences she had growing up as a Mexican-American in the "melting pot" or "salad bowl" that is Southern California. Due to her unique facial features, people often wondered and tried to figure out where she was from, guessing Chinese, Middle Eastern, or a mix of Mexican and another ethnic group. <br /><br />The idea of this project was to create a self-portrait series mimicking the many ethnicities that people have associated her with. It is an interpretation of what the artist imagines each ethnicity to dress like or look like. The costumes and backdrops also reflect her attempt at bringing out the beauty of each culture, while working with a limited budget. Also due to the limited equipment on hand, instead of photographing herself, she chose to photograph a model who could represent her vision for this project. <br /><br />-Claudia LaviniCalacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-10299106448729080462010-08-30T12:38:00.000-07:002010-08-30T12:41:12.864-07:00Sugar Skull Workshops ~ Every Friday in September!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/THwI8FFPqAI/AAAAAAAAAHA/7PsWBafHSEU/s1600/Flyer+Sugar+Skull+Workshop.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/THwI8FFPqAI/AAAAAAAAAHA/7PsWBafHSEU/s320/Flyer+Sugar+Skull+Workshop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511289872243992578" /></a>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-25452196151614444942010-08-19T12:49:00.000-07:002010-08-19T12:51:48.895-07:00Fresh from the oven! New Conchita coin purses are here!<strong>Super cute!</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TG2LE7Qbj2I/AAAAAAAAAGw/4smOww9MxNU/s1600/CP-NEW.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TG2LE7Qbj2I/AAAAAAAAAGw/4smOww9MxNU/s320/CP-NEW.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507210836086329186" /></a>Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1308929205067898460.post-18555597542804791022010-06-02T11:42:00.000-07:002010-06-02T11:45:11.347-07:00Barrio Writers Book Signing & Live Reading this Saturday @ Calacas!<strong>Barrio Writers Book Signing & Live Reading <br />Saturday, June 5th, 2010<br />7 pm - 10 pm<br />@ Calacas</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.barriowriters.org/"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TAamSf-GLAI/AAAAAAAAAGo/Lr0FYbdV3jA/s1600/barrio+writer+book.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 259px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5iZ-MbB4xgY/TAamSf-GLAI/AAAAAAAAAGo/Lr0FYbdV3jA/s320/barrio+writer+book.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478248833492593666" /></a><br /><br />In the Summer of 2009, thirty students came together to form the first Barrio Writers chapter in Santa Ana, California, a non-profit reading and writing program that aims to empower teens through creative writing, higher education and cultural arts.<br /><br />Since then, 20 students have been published in the 1st Edition Barrio Writers, A Collection of Works by Teens for Teens, Teachers & Our Communities.<br /><br />**Join us for their first book signing & living reading as published authors!**<br /><br />The students featured in the book have attended various surrounding schools, such as Century and Santa Ana high schools. Please join us in supporting our youth and showing the world that regardless of the obstacles and stereotypes placed on our teens, they find a way to be heard to teach us all life lessons!<br /><br />Books are limited, please stop by Calacas to buy a book or call to reserve your copy today! Ask to purchase & hold your book for the event: 714-662-2002.<br /><br />Barrio Writers First Edition - $20*<br />by Valeria Alaniz, Nancy Alcalá, Joana Ayala, Claudia Breña, Daniel Farías, Lorena García, Germayn, Carissa Hernández, Illoheem, Michael Jasso, Janet López, Clarysa Mendoza, Elizabeth Mendoza, Jennifer Montero, Michelle Moreno, Edwin Reyes, Evelyn Salazar, Natalie Sánchez Valle, Xochitl Sánchez Valle, Kore Sierra<br /><br />*Just think of it as $1 per student, just $1 per our 20 new authors will help us double the number and locations for the second edition! We need all your support so we can continue to empower our teens to exceed our expectations!Calacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15866496665117798863noreply@blogger.com0