Evening Lecture: Paul Haddad – Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles

This talk traces the improbable rise of Los Angeles through the prism of six visionaries who had outsize influence on the city’s growth: Phineas Banning, Harrison Gray Otis, Henry Huntington, Harry… Read More »

The presentation will discuss Albert Otis Birch, an early Santa Ana resident, who became an oil tycoon in the early 20th century in Brea Canyon. He owned a furniture company… Read More »

Are you inspired by the beauty of Sherman Gardens? Come and learn to draw it! In this new class local art instructor, Brenda Benveniste, will give you the basic tools and… Read More »

Before becoming a professional journalist and columnist for the Los Angeles Times, Al Martinez (1929-2015) served in the Korean War at the age of 21 with the U.S. Marines. From… Read More »

Join us for a heartwarming Mother’s Day floral workshop and create a stunning arrangement that expresses love and gratitude. With a variety of seasonal blooms and expert guidance, you’ll craft… Read More »

Welcome spring’s renewal with an Easter-inspired floral workshop. Participants will design a vibrant arrangement filled with fresh seasonal blooms. This hands-on experience will bring a burst of color to your… Read More »