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56 - April 2013

Randy Au
Artist at Large
Randy Au One of Orange County’s most prolific ceramic artists, Hawaiian born Randy Au goes about his creative business quietly. Known for his memorable interpretations, such as his vegetable series of squash and gourds, the... Read More →

56 - April 13

Judy Schroeder
Judy Schroeder Growing up in Escondido’s countryside during the 1940s and 1950s on an avocado and orange grove, Judy Schroeder kept herself busy with art. She drew clothing for her paper dolls, created small paintings for her room... Read More →

56 - April 13

Dr. Michael Fahy
Associate Dean of the School of Computational Sciences
Dr. Michael Fahy   Back in 1982 when Michael Fahy had some time to himself one weekend, Chapman’s Associate Dean of the School of Computational Sciences had an eureka experience when he bought a computer... Read More →

55 - Jan / Feb 13

A Gloryous Home
with Glory Johnson
Built in the early 1900s, the historic home on East Maple was physically transported in 1985 from its original location on Batavia Street in Old Towne.  Homeowner Glory Johnson has recently completed most of the... Read More →

55 - Jan/Feb 13

Memphis Cafe
with Diego Velasco & Dan Bradley
Memphis Cafe When the Santa Ana’s Artists Village was still a twinkle in this writer’s eye, there was Trattoria Ciao—a stylish Italian cafe with white tablecloths, bare wood floors and a cream-green motorbike hanging along... Read More →

55 - Jan / Feb 13

Lisa Mertins
At first glance, art seems solely visual, but accomplished artists like Lisa Mertins know intrinsically that art goes much deeper than what you actually see. While effective art attracts the eyes, it is the thoughts and feelings... Read More →

55 - Jan / Feb 13

Guy Hinrichs
Director of Special Events
Guy Hinrichs   Even though it was a required activity at his elementary school, Guy Hinrichs remembers the satisfaction he experienced visiting a convalescent hospital as a third grader.   “It made me feel good... Read More →

55 - Jan / Feb 13

Steve Johnson
When professional tennis player Steve Johnson made it to the third round of this year’s U.S. Open, it marked a milestone for the Orange native who not long ago played varsity tennis at Orange High School. Joining the ATP tour last... Read More →

55 - Jan / Feb 13

Antique Depot
Antiques in Old Towne
Antique Depot owner Paul Jensen (center) shares a laugh with certified antiques appraiser Karen Butler (left) and sales associate Linda Valdivia. - - - - Antique Depot Back in the days when Dan and Paul... Read More →

55 - Jan / Feb 13

Country Roads Antiques & Gardens
Country Roads owner Sue Jackson shows off a collection of random numbers and letters on display in her landmark antique mall in Old Towne. All three of Sue’s grown children work with her at the... Read More →