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A Whimsical First Look: Tiffany + Kurtis

Tiffany and Kurtis met in dental school in Los Angeles as Tiffany was finishing her first year and Kurtis was finishing his last year. Smart and ambitious, the couple realized that they also shared a love of silly humor and jokes! Kurtis was accepted into a practice in Orange County after he graduated. The pair maintained a (semi) long-distance relationship for three years. When Tiffany graduated, they flew to Bora Bora for a romantic getaway. One evening, as they watched the sun set on the water from their waterfront balcony, Kurtis proposed. During their engagement, the fiancés explored Orange County […]

A Cross-Cultural Wedding: Andrew + Mischelle

Andrew and Mischelle were raised in Southern California and India respectively. They met through a mutual friend in 2013 while Mischelle was working in Newport Beach. Since the first night they went out for sushi and a movie, the couple has been inseparable. Andrew’s wedding proposal came in the form of a box-within-a-box-within-an-Oakley-sunglasses-box three years later on Christmas Day, which he was spending with Mischelle and her family in northeast India. An unsuspecting Mischelle, clad in pajamas (“I was wearing a 15-year-old Donald Duck sweatshirt and red socks!” she chuckles) opened each box gamely. The innermost box contained an engagement ring. […]

An Oasis Away From Everything: Jade + Gabbie

Jade and Gabbie met in September of 2008 as teenagers. Gabbie and her good friend, also named Gabriela (called Gabi) were on their way to a party, and picked up Gabi’s friend Jade en route. Gabbie and Jade hit it off immediately, and the pair’s love flourished over time prior to their engagement. On November 24, 2016, Jade surprised Gabbie by forgoing his own family’s Thanksgiving in Bakersfield to visit her own family’s holiday celebration. She was completely surprised and asked, “Why are you here and not with your family?”’ Jade passionately declared his love for Gabbie in front of her […]

Casa Coastal: The Art of Baja California Opening Reception

The opening of Casa Coastal: The Art of Baja exploded in true fiesta style. Folklorico dancers lit up the courtyard stage with their traditional dresses while a full mariachi performed on the ocean terrace. The sounds of Baja could be heard throughout the Casa that evening. Artist, Benito Ortega Vargas and Esau Andrade Valencia, proudly attended the opening to discuss their work in arts and Baja culture throughout the gallery. Juan Angel Castillo Castillo is renowned for his plein air paintings of Baja California’s contrasting environments. His work has been sought after by collectors such as Frank Sinatra and Ringo […]

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens receives donation from Irvine Software Company Netwrix

Casa Romantica receives $5,000 donation from Irvine Software Company Netwrix Gift given to “change the future by investing more into their education and happiness” San Clemente, CA – Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, a nonprofit southern California cultural center, is pleased to announce that the institution has received a $5,000 corporate donation from Netwrix, an IT security software company located in Irvine. Given in person by co-founder Michael Fimin, the donation will help to preserve the institution’s historic landmark and support arts education. Michael Fimin, Co-Founder of Netwrix, led the efforts for this generous gift. He fell in love […]

CBS Los Angeles list Casa Romantica Summer academies in Fun Summer Camps for Kids in Orange County

“Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente, is an award-winning, non-profit, cultural arts institution, featuring a variety of summer camp programs for Orange County kids. Their Music Festival and Academy runs July 8-20, 2018 for kids ages 8-13 focusing on learning to play instruments, read music, and learn about classical music history and theory. Their Summer Dance Workshop runs July 23-August 2 for kids ages 7-12 where children will focus on ballet, jazz, hip-hop and modern dance styles in addition to learning choreography and rhythm.” Read the full article

Open Casa: Emmanuel Nkuranga’s exhibition featured in OC Weekly

“Nkuranga  created most of these mixed-media works for Casa Romantica. “I wanted to be sure [the paintings] captured my experience and love for California,” says Nkuranga.”The flow of life on the West Coast is textured and rich, and I was thrilled to have an opportunity to express those feelings on canvases bound for California”. […] I am excited to spend time at Casa Romantica because the institution and my own organization are both cultural centers” wrote Nkuranga. Open Casa: Emmanuel Nkuranga is on view from March 20 – April 15 and is free with general admission to Casa Romantica ($5).

Open Casa: Emmanuel Nkuranga mentioned on Orange Coast magazine: Happening this March

“The self-taught painter and mixed-media artist displays his recent work in this solo show. Based in Rwanda, Nkuranga runs the Inema Art Center in Kigali and the Art with a Mission organization, which provides art instruction to orphans. Proceeds from sales of his art support the orphans’ school fees.” Emmanuel Nkuranga is a self-taught painter based in Kigali, Rwanda. Nkuranga’s work defines contemporary African art with vibrant mixed-media expressionist works created with an unexpected range of materials. Nkuranga is the co-founder and director of the Inema Art Center, Rwanda’s largest center for visual art, and the founder of ‘Art with […]