Monthly Archives: August 2012

DTSA Critters: Ravi the Orange Tabby Kitten

Posted on August 26, 2012 by traceyheartsart
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Interview: Little Sparrow, Opening Soon in Downtown Santa Ana

Posted on August 23, 2012 by traceyheartsart

Little Sparrow, to open in September at 3rd & Main in Historic Downtown Santa Ana, is the brainchild of husband & wife team and California natives Bruce Marsh and Naseem Aflakian. The couple is refurbishing the space after meeting & marrying … Continue reading →

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Exciting changes in the Old Gas Building

Posted on August 20, 2012 by traceyheartsart

Here’s the latest scoop on the Southern Counties Gas Co. Building: In the front will be a Mexican restaurant with different regions of Mexico represented in the cuisine. In the back will be an art gallery/events space available for rental. … Continue reading →

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DTSA Critters: Olive the Boston Terrier

Posted on August 19, 2012 by traceyheartsart
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Too funny not to post: Dramatization of a Yelp review of The Yost

Posted on August 18, 2012 by traceyheartsart

The latest in a series of videos of professional actors reading real Yelp reviews features Santa Ana’s Yost Theater. Hilarious!

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Sat 8/18: Bicycle Tree Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser in Santiago Park

Posted on August 17, 2012 by traceyheartsart

The Bicycle Tree hosts its 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser this Saturday, August 18th, 9am-12pm at Santiago Park in Santa Ana (See map below.) The all-vegan, all-you-can-eat buffet will include regular, blueberry, and gluten-free pancakes, syrup, coffee, fruit, and maybe even a breakfast scramble.  The cost is … Continue reading →

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3 DTSA Kickstarters: Little Sparrow Cafe, GeltFiend Chanukah Sweaters, Char-o-lot Vehicle

Posted on August 17, 2012 by traceyheartsart

Here are 3 Santa Ana-based Kickstarter projects with approaching deadlines: Little Sparrow Cafe (formerly to be named Floral Park Cafe) is shooting to open in the fall at 3rd and Main. They will serve American/California cuisine with a Mediterranean bent, open … Continue reading →

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City Council Circus

Posted on August 14, 2012 by traceyheartsart

What a clusterfuck: “Santa Ana Downtown Tax Likely to Expire” [UPDATE: Tax to Promote Downtown Santa Ana Receives Stay of Execution] May 2012: Lakers coach Mike Brown joins the fun; Councilwoman Martinez pees pants.

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L.A. Record Zine Review: Santanero #3 + 8/30 Event + Issue #4

Posted on August 9, 2012 by traceyheartsart

I wrote a zine review for the upcoming print issue of L.A. Record of Santanero Zine issue #3, a publication by and about Santa Ana artists. The issue of L.A. Record will be in print in a few weeks. Here … Continue reading →

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Tonight Wed. 8/7/12: Soft Opening of Speakeasy307 @ The Yost!

Posted on August 7, 2012 by traceyheartsart

Tonight is the soft opening for Speakeasy307, a brand-new Tuesday night weekly, upstairs in the Balcony Lounge at The Yost Theater! This week features live music by the Peter Siebert Jazz Duo and DJ Adjective on the decks (all vinyl, … Continue reading →

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