San Clemente, CA – Eyes twinkled as members of the San Clemente community and beyond spilled into Casa Romantica’s historic Main Salon on Friday, August 12, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and wine, while eagerly sitting at the edges of their seats to witness one of the cultural center’s most highly anticipated events: the Casa Captivating Season Preview. The evening began with a presentation by Executive Director Berenika Schmitz and staff highlighting the successes of the 2015-2016 Casa Captivating season and discussing future plans for the 2016-2017 season, including the unveiling of a refurbished 150-seat amphitheater, which […]

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente, CA – Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is pleased to present the first annual Summer Dance Workshop, a two-week intensive offering lessons in multiple dance genres to children ages 7 – 12. The classes offered include hip hop, jazz, contemporary, and ballet taught by local dance professionals. Additional improvisation and choreography classes will give dancers the opportunity to create their own movement and dances. The program is a part of the Casa’s ongoing free children programs. The Summer Dance Workshop concludes with a student recital performance. The Summer Dance Workshop curriculum […]

San Clemente, CA – Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Orange County Community Foundation San Clemente Arts & Culture Fund to further its cultural programming. The merit-based grant was given to Casa Romantica because of the nonprofit’s efforts to foster an expansive community of culture, arts, and education in south Orange County. The Orange County Community Foundation matches charitable interests with the needs of the Orange County community, incubating new ideas and bringing leaders together. Since its inception, the Orange County Community Foundation has granted $330M to deserving nonprofits. “We are thrilled to […]