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Zorro Unmasked – Mission San Juan Capistrano

Through 6 September, 2010

The Mission Preservation Foundation is pleased to announce its new summer exhibit Zorro Unmasked. This temporary exhibit will be on display from June 1 through August 31. Working hand in hand with Zorro Productions, this unique exhibit showcasing cinematic history of Zorro from past films and television shows on display. The exhibit will feature original costumes worn by actors Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta Jones from the 2005 film “The Legend of Zorro”. In addition, generations of film goers will enjoy viewing original film props and related items from the films of such stars as Douglas Fairbanks, Tyrone Power and Guy Williams. An array of related Zorro items from pop culture, film, T.V., magazines and books will also be on display for the public’s enjoyment.

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Michael Jackson: A Musical Legacy -  The Grammy Museum, LA

Through 15 September

A fitting tribute to the King of Pop and the music that made him one of the most famous acts in music history. Artifacts from his career are on display, including his trademark hat and gloves, costumes, original lyrics and videos of friends sharing their memories. Visitors can step into an interactive exhibit to dance on light-up tiles like in the “Billie Jean” music video.

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15 Minutes of Fame: Portraits from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol-  OC Museum of Art

Through 19 September

The Orange County Museum of Art showcases more than 175 works primarily from the museum’s significant collection of photography, including many that have never before been exhibited. 15 Minutes of Fame: Portraits from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol explores a diverse range of photographic portraits from early modernism, to photographs of celebrities from the 1930s to 1960s, photojournalistic street photography from the 1960s, and contemporary portraiture.

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New Art for a New Century: Contemporary Acquisitions 2000–2010 -  OC Museum of Art

Through 19 Sept.

90 major paintings, sculptures, installations, videos, and works on paper made during the first decade of the 21st century. The exhibition includes a survey of works from the last four California Biennials and key works from other important exhibitions organized by OCMA, as well as significant gifts and other purchases.

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From Line to Light: Renaissance Drawing in Florence and Venice -  The Getty Center

Through 10 Oct.

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“Art Shack” Exhibit – Laguna Art Museum

Through 12 Oct.

The Laguna Art Museum is presenting a new exhibitionthat combines art and architecture. Thirty-three artists are installing art shacks at the museum, often combining elements such as music, film and furniture.

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Spirits and Headhunters: Art of the Pacific Islands – Bowers Museum

Through 31 December

Experience exquisite masterpieces and dynamic objects from the vast and diverse Pacific Islands.  Spanning the geographic region collectively referred to as Oceania, this comprehensive exhibition highlights masterworks from the three cultural regions of Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia. Particular focus is placed on New Guinea, land of the headhunter, and the rich artistic traditions infused into daily and ritual life. Submerge into a visually stunning world and come face to face with larger-than-life masks, finely crafted feast bowls, objects associated with the secretive Sepik River men’s house, beautiful shell and feather currency, magic figures and tools of the shaman, objects related to seagoing trade routes, gorgeous personal adornments, weapons of warfare and the most precious of human trophies taken in retribution.

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Gemstone Carvings: The Masterworks of Harold van Pelt – Bowers Museum

Through 3 Junuary, 2011

This collection of stone photographer van Pelt includes works in quarts, rock crystal and agate.

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Quilts: Two Centuries of American Tradition and Technique

Through 31 Junuary, 2011

Patterns, stitches, fabrics and other construction techniques of the Bowers’ most popular quilts. The exhibition features a variety of 19th and early 20th century patterns, a “Whole Cloth” or “Linsey-Woolsey” quilt dating to 1776, a 1930s “Utility” quilt made of men’s suiting samples, and an unfinished variation of a “Crazy” quilt from c. 1850. Made using paper templates of old receipts, bills, letters and other documents, this particular quilt is every bit as interesting as a historical item as it is a textile.

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Sea of Adventure - Newport Harbor Nautical Museum

A new exhibit about man’s relationship and romance with the sea. “Sea of Adventure” comprises three sections that examine the past, present and future of nautical exploration. Original murals, ship models, interactive panels and an image of world champion pro skimboarder Paolo Prietto will be on view. The show has opened  June 19, 2010

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Free! First Thursdays Art Walk -  Laguna Beach

The monthly art walk. More than 40 galleries. Works are for sale.

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Free! Second Sundays at Orange County Museum of Art

Every second Sunday Families create their own art and sculptures and enjoy family-friendly entertainment and exibit tours from 11am-4pm /OC Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, 949-759-1122

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Red Car Museum in Seal Beach

SEAL BEACH – Red Car Museum is open. Noon to 3 p.m. Visit the past with a look at this historic rail car that used to drive between Los Angeles and Seal Beach daily. Transformed into a museum with videos, pictures and a great collection of memorabilia, it is well worth a stop and look. Open 2nd & 4th Saturdays, the museum provides the most comprehensive look into the history of Seal Beach.

Location: Electric Avenue near Main St., next to Mary Wilson Library.

Call: (562) 683-1874. Corner of Main & Electric Seal Beach, CA 90470

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Information about all exhibits is on the websites of  the museums:

The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles