2007 REUNION - It's Almost Here!

Just 1 more week until the much anticipated reunion for everyone who attended arts-X-press 2007! Campers, couselors and staff are all getting excited to see each other and catch up on what's been going on since arts-X-press.

If you have not already RSVP'd for the reunion, please call the hotline at (714)876-2386 and let us know how many tickets you would like reserved.

We are going to meet at the box office at Verizone Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, on Saturday September 8th, at 6:00pm. Once you arrive, just look for an arts-X-press staff member wearing a blue arts-X-press t-shirt - you know the one we're talking about! That staff member will have your tickets for the concert.

We will all be going inside the amphitheater together, and having a picnic style dinner prior to the concert. Don't forget to let us know if you have any dietary restirctions when you RSVP! Dinner will be followed by the concert. Festivities will end about 10pm.

Tickets for the reunion are $15 and parking will be $8 once you get to Verizon Amphitheater.

Please don't forget to call us if you plan on attending. We really hope to see you there!

arts-X-press 2007 Reunion Details!!

By now all of the 2007 arts-X-press alumni should have received invitations to this year's reunion. As a reminder, here are the details:

Date: Saturday September 8th

Location: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine

Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm


We will be meeting at the Amphitheater ticket window and 6pm. The concert during our reunion will feature the Pacific Symphony's performance called Tchaikovsky Spectacular.

Please don't forget to call the arts-X-press hotline at (714)876-2386 by September 5th to reserve your tickets. Tickets are $15 per person for this event. There is also a parking fee of $8. Please let us know if you did not receive your invitation.

We can't wait to see you all there!

Class of 2007! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Dear arts-X-press alumni,

To those of you who attended arts-X-press during the summer of 2007, we are having an arts-X-press 2007 REUNION! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

On Saturday, September 8th, 2007 from 6:00PM-10:00 PM we will be holding our 2007 arts-X-press Reunion at the Pacific Symphony's "Tchaikovsky Spectacular." The concert will be held at the Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre in Irvine. Along with enjoying an amazing concert, you will have time to meet and greet with fellow arts-X-press alumni, eat a picnic dinner before the concert and talk about the amazing time you had at arts-X-press this summer.

All arts-X-press 2007 alumni should be receiving a "Save the Date" card in the mail any day now. Please keep an eye out for your official invitation and more details, which should be heading your way very soon.

We hope to see you all there!

arts-X-press Pictures ALL Sessions

Session Three Pictures

Week 3 Day 4

Hello everyone, its Garret here, one of the counselors from Week 3. Its been a long day for arts-X-pressers. Today, the students spent all day on the UCI Campus.



The day began out by getting to sleep in a whole FIFTEEN minutes more! All the arts-X-pressers were thrilled by that news and it ay not seem like fifteen minutes is a lot, but in the world of arts-X-press that is an eternity. After a quick stop into the Arts Mart, the students went on to breakfast. From there, the students went to their last session of Creative Expression where they spent time putting the finishing touches on thier projects for the Parent Presentation. After Creative Expression, the artists spent their last day in their arts workshop preparing thier preformances.





After a delicious lunch, which was...EXTENDED, the students made thier way to what is known as the Black Box, where the students were given the opportunity of a life time to work with world famous artist Richard McDonald. The students were able to do some sculpting, which they will be bringing home for you all to enjoy. From there we headed to our Last Supper, a yes that is a pun on the Pagent of the Masters. We then changed into our arts-X-press shirts for the parent preformance and then took many many pictures that will be trasured forever within arts-X-press history.

Then it was the time that everyone had been preparing, the Parent Presentation! A night full of singing, instrumental music, dance, theater, and visual art along with some extravagent poetry. After three minutes of warm home felt hugs and firmiliar faces the students got back onto the stage to sing the arts-X-press song.





After you parents left, the fun really began. We started the talent show after reading some room checks that made me personally cringe. Some highlights of the talent show included Jaws on the piano, a hilarious skit about superheroes, and an amazing skit that was prepared by your wonderful counselors. We then moved from the talent show to the PARTY! Here we enjoyed some dancing beats, lemonade, and brownies! We then made the long walk back to Middle Earth where we took our last three minute showers and bid the night goodbye.

Your kids have been a pleasure to work with and I have been honored to see them grow not only as artists but also young adults. I hope to see you all at the reunion and I wish you all the best in your future.

Later dudes, your counsleor
Garret

Week 3 Parent Presentation Info

Don't forget that our Parent Presentation is Tuesday night:

Date: Tuesday Aug 7, 2007
Location: Winifred Smith Hall at UCI

Time: 6:45 pm

Parking: $7 at the Mesa Parking Structure (off Mesa & University)
UCI parking accepts checks, cash, and credit cards.

Here are directions:
From the 405: Exit at Jamboree. Proceed West on Jamboree. Turn left onto Campus. Turn right onto University. Turn left onto Mesa Drive. Proceed to the first stop sign and turn right into the Mesa Parking Structure. We will have volunteers to guide you to the performance location.

From the 73 (SOUTHBOUND ONLY): Exit at University. Go left onto University. Turn right onto Mesa. Proceed to the first stop sign and turn right into the Mesa Parking Structure. We will have volunteers to guide you to the performance location.

Below is a link for a map of the Claire Trevor School of the Arts at UCI: http://www.arts.uci.edu/uploads/files/Directions%20Map%2011.06.pdf
Please feel free to call our hotline is you have any further questions.

Questions? Call the arts-X-press hotline at (714)876-2386
We hope to see you there!

Its REALLY EARLY Tuesday Morning

Good morning all you Arts X Press bloggers out there- its your two koolest counselors here Chrysanthe Tan and Mr Jacktastic.

Its 1:16am we just got back from Laguna and we cannot sleep; we're just so full of energy. Don't worry: your kids are tucked safely in their dorms. We just wanted to take this time to tell you that all of your kids have been FABULOUS this past week. Their energy has been NONSTOP since the moment they walked onto the PARTY bus. :) We're really sad that our week is coming to an end but your kids will be coming home with great stories to tell you, along with some really kool art work that they did down in Laguna. They have all been really good this week and we're amazed with all the maturing that they have done since they got here. You are wonderful parents and have done a great job raising delightful kids. Thank you for taking this time to read out blog were kinda getting ready for bed so were out so again this is Mr Jacktastic and Chrysanthe Tan saying good night and have a Jacktastic day :)

Week Three Day Three

It was a long day for everyone at arts-X-press.



The students were woken up at 7:00 this morning by their counselors. One of our counselors blasted music to the students as their "Alarm Clock." The students came down to visit Arts Mart and say goodmorning to Darci, Carrie and Shannon. Then it was time for breakfast. The students chatted while eating, many of them talking about what they were expecting out of today and the excursion to Festival of the Arts and Pageant of the Masters.



The students then went on to their Creative Expression class, where they were all busy preparing for the Parent Presentation that is happening tomorrow. From their CE class, the students went to Arts Workshop where they were all enjoying each others company, while learning a little more about the arts. It was then time for a quick lunch, where we were joined by four of our Pacific Symphony Musicians and then we got on the arts-X-press Party Bus and headed to the Pageant grounds.



When we arrived at the Festival of the Arts, we received a one-of-a-kind backstage tour of the Pageant of the Masters. The students had the chance to see how they make 3 dimensional objects turn into 2 Dimensional paintings, with the help of Stage Magic. They were all pumped to see the performance.



Following the tour, the students had the opportunity to express their creativity and artisitic skills. Each student got the chance to do 3 art projects: Paint a Raku Pot, do Printmaking and a mixed media piece of art. We have got some amazing talent with us this week.



It was then time for a quick water break and then all the staff and students went to visit the Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery where they saw the amazing work of Scupture artist Richard MacDonald. It was a preview of what an amazing opportunity they will have tomorrow when they get to take part in a Spotlight workshop led by Richard MacDonald. Students then walked from the Gallery to Heisler Park where they then had some time to talk about their talent show ideas and play some games with one another. The games built up an appetite in all of our students, so we ate our dinner at the park with a very special guest, Carl St. Clair and his family. This gave the students an opportunity to ask Carl more questions.



After our delicious pizza was polished off, it was then time to head on back to the Pageant grounds. Each family group had some time to tour the artwork of local artists and then it was time for The Pageant of the Masters. The students enjoyed the performance and were amazed at the magical transformation of the art.



It had been a long day so after the show, the students hopped back on the bus and headed on back to UCI Campus for three minute showers and bed. It had been a long day and they are all so excited to show you all their hard work this week at tomorrow's Parent Presentation.