• March 19 1:30PM - 2:30PM Valmonte Room

    Film discussion: El Dorado

    Join Theo Siegel, Film Historian as he talks about the history and making of “El Dorado”. This 1966 American Western film was directed and produced by Howard Hawks and stars John Wayne and Robert Mitchum. We will screen the film after the discussion.

    March 20 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Art Speaks: Art works to make you wonder

    When looking at art, have you ever thought, “That just doesn’t speak to me”? Or do you feel drawn to an artwork and want to look at it longer? The MonteCedro Art Committee offers an opportunity every other month, to explore our varied responses to the art in our collection. In March, they will look at pieces in the Montecedro Art Collection that are mysterious. They will discuss why an artist might pick this subject or what made the artist depict this abstract. What do our own responses suggest as meanings? Come and join a lively conversation.

    March 25 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    AH Illusions

    Get ready to go on an exciting adventure with Dawn and Anthony, a magical duo who will change the way you feel about magic. They will take you on a fantastic, comedy-filled, interactive journey.

    March 25 2:00PM - 3:00PM Dining Room

    The Inspiration of Artists

    Please join resident artists as they display and discuss their artwork, inspiration, and story behind their pieces. Refreshments and appetizers will be served.

    March 27 10:00AM - 11:00AM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Dorothy Marie Lowry Distinguished Guest Lecture Series

    Each Friday in March, and continuing through May 20, the speaker series welcomes a different lecturer live via Zoom. This course is taught and moderated by Dr. Anthony Szczurek. Topics include:

    • Friday, March 6: Managing Competing Visions of International Order
    • Friday, March 13: Creativity, Discovery, and AI-Infused Science
    • Friday, March 27: Negro Cloth: How Slavery Birthed the American Fashion Industry
    March 27 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Les Preludes

    Join Dr. Kelly Anderson as he discusses and performs works by Bach, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Gershwin, and others.

    March 28 10:30AM - 11:30AM Art Studio

    Block Prints For Greeting Cards

    Put your stamp on things. Learn to carve your own rubber blocks and make custom Holiday Greeting Cards. Participants use a tool to carve a soft rubber block. The carved block becomes a rubber stamp and is then used to make cards. 

    March 31 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Walking the Line

    Join author Dr. Roy Meals on an unforgettable 342-mile urban adventure tracing the city’s unique perimeter. Forget the tourist traps and dive deep into the unexpected.

  • April 1 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Travel Log with Hernan

    Grab your virtual passport and join Hernan Perez, world traveler, as he takes us to another unique destination. Enjoy his photos, as well as his trivia and bits of history that bring each destination to life.

    April 2 11:00AM - 12:00PM Auditorium

    Vatché in Concert

    Concert pianist Vatché Mankerian is a multi-faceted artist. A pianist, composer, lecturer, author, and teacher, he has written works for piano, chamber ensembles, and electro-acoustic media, as well as incidental music for theatrical productions and cinema. Join us for a captivating musical performance.

    April 6 2:00PM - 3:00PM Schumacher Concert Hall

    Dementia Presentation, Hoag Hospital

    Join representatives from this top-ranked, Newport Beach nonprofit acute care facility, as they discuss the latest research and findings associated with this disease.

    April 10 3:00PM - 4:00PM Valmonte Room

    Happy Hour

    Join us for Happy Hour and the music of “U.S. 99”. This talented musical duo perform retro-vintage rock & roll, classic rock, blues, and rockabilly.