Suong Yangchareon visits the Hilbert Museum

The Hilbert Museum of California Art, on Chapman University’s west campus in Orange, will welcome California artist Suong Yangchareon for a half-hour talk, “Somewhere in Orange County,” on Saturday, Aug. 26.

Yangchareon, who is Thai-American, currently has paintings on display at the museum. Organizers called the artworks “photorealistic” and say they depict life in Orange County from small towns to big cities.

Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions.

The event is free and open to the public.

The museum opened in 2016 with help from philanthropists Mark and Janet Hilbert of Newport Coast whose collection focuses on California Scene art. It’s a style that depicts everyday life in California that has, at times, been overlooked, especially after the art world turned its focus to modernism after World War II.

Current exhibits include “Golden Dream: The Immigrant Vision of California,” “Out West,” and “The Magic of Disney Production Art.” All exhibits will be on display through September.

If you go

When: 1 p.m. Aug. 26

Where: 167 N. Atchison St., Orange

Cost: Free

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Muzeo installation explores and challenges concepts of American liberty

Through performance, video and photographic art, an exhibit at the Muzeo delves into – and challenges – concepts of American liberty.

“Deconstructing Liberty: A Destiny Manifested,” curated by Marisa Caichiolo, runs through Oct. 15 at the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in Anaheim.

The installation is part of “Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA,” an exploration of Latin American and Latino art with exhibitions throughout Los Angeles and Southern California.

The title of the Muzeo exhibition references Manifest Destiny, a doctrine from the 19th century justifying the United States’ expansion throughout the Americas and the western hemisphere.

If you go

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, closed Mondays, through Sunday, Oct. 15

Where: Muzeo, 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim

Cost $10 for adults; $9 for seniors; $6 for children aged 4-12; and free for children 3 and under.

Information: 714-956-8936 or muzeo.org

Take a photography class at the Fullerton Arboretum

Interested in learning how to take better photos?

The Fullerton Arboretum will host a nature photography class on Sept. 10, to help amateur to advanced photographers learn how to use space, light and time to take memorable photos.

Nature photographer Steve Kaye, whose been taking pictures since 1965, will lead the talk and demonstrate techniques to advance attendees’ photography and graphic design skills.

Registration is $35 for members and $40 for non-members.

Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the botanical garden’s educational programs and student scholarships.

If you go

When: 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 10

Where: Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associate Road, Fullerton

Cost: $35 for members and $40 for non-members

Information: fullertonarboretum.org or 657-278-3407

Learn about Orange County’s early dwellers

Travel back 10,000 years to learn about the animals that once lived in Orange County.

Park rangers will compare those early dwellers to the animals living in the county today as part of the “Then and Now” interactive program on Sunday, Aug. 27 at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park.

There will be a “show and share” activity table where children, through hands-on exhibits, can see the ways animals of today have evolved from those of the past and what similarities they share.

The family friendly program will be held in the park’s Interpretive Center, which has been home since 1988 to a paleontology museum.

If you go

When: 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27

Where: Ralph B. Clark Regional Park. 8800 Rosecrans Ave, Buena Park

Cost: Free, parking is $5

Information: 714-973-3170

Enjoy barbershop style music at The Muck

The Muckenthaler Cultural Center’s Under the Stars concert series features performances Thursday nights through September.

The Orange Empire Chorus will harmonize old standards, contemporary tunes and comedy songs in vintage barbershop style on Thursday, Aug. 31.

The chorus has been entertaining audiences all over Southern California since it was formed in 1957.

The last performance in the series will feature country singer Peter Brandon on Thursday, Sept. 14.

The Muckenthaler mansion, originally built in 1924, now hosts some 60 performances and events with more than 6,000 hours of classes a year.

If you go

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; Orange Empire Chorus performs Aug. 31.

Where: Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton

Cost: $12.50 for members and $25 general admission

Information: 714-738-6595 or themuck.org