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San Clemente, CA – Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, a nonprofit southern California cultural center, is pleased to announce a partnership with Torrance-based Bright Event Rentals as the venue’s Exclusive Rentals Provider, starting on November 1, 2019. Under the agreement, Bright Event Rentals will be the exclusive rentals provider for all of Casa Romantica’s private and house events.
“Casa Romantica is proud to partner with Bright Event Rentals, whose excellent reputation for service and breadth of inventory matches the quality and limitless possibilities of our incomparable venue,” says Executive Director Amy Behrens.
Perched on a bluff-top overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Casa Romantica is a valuable cultural resource. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, it was built in 1927 as the family home of Ole Hanson, the founder of the City of San Clemente. The venue is available to rent in full or in part for corporate appreciation functions, conferences, holiday parties, and executive retreats. Enjoy every moment in the privacy and timeless beauty of our exquisite estate.
About Bright Event Rentals
Bright Event Rentals is a full-service special event rental company providing unforgettable details for life’s memorable experiences. Whether you’re planning a small soiree or a big bash, our team of event professionals is prepared to provide you with beautiful products, expert advice, and be a trusted partner. From start to finish, our service-oriented team is always dependable, on time, and ready to deliver.
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. The award-winning cultural institution has commissioned several critically-acclaimed works in the recent past, including Casa Coastal: Murals of Levi Ponce (2019; visual art), Casa Theater: The Odd-Essy (2019; theater), Casa Kinetic: Culture Shock LA Hip Hop (2019; dance); 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 2019-20 Casa Captivating season includes a new music program (Casa Vibes), visual and performing arts commissions, and an expanded Casa Kids education program.
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 6,000 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
