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Clockwise from top left: 2012 Creative Edge lecturer Randy Nelson of Apple; the Boeing Company’s Jim Herr presents artist Elizabeth Turk with a 2012 OC Arts Award; youth mariachi performers at Día del Niño Arts Orange County works to promote and advance the local arts scene. Cause and Effects F BY CHRISTOPHER TRELA urthering the arts in diverse Orange County would be a far more daunting task without the efforts of Arts Orange County. 3730 South Susan Street, Suite 100 Santa Ana, CA 714.556.5160 artsoc.org sparkoc.com A nonproﬁt organization that serves virtually all arts entities of all sizes within the county, Arts Orange County is dedicated to the advancement of the local arts scene. While ArtsOC is the county’s ofﬁcially designated arts council, 99 percent of its funding comes from private sources. ArtsOC is perhaps best known for its innovative online portal to the arts, SparkOC.com, a free interactive website that contains a comprehensive arts, culture, and entertainment event calendar. ArtsOC also sponsors arts programs, advocates for arts education, creates a network of arts-related individuals and organizations, acknowledges local artists and organizations at an annual awards gala, and consults with groups seeking assistance in their endeavors. Each April and May, ArtsOC copresents (with the county Department of Education) Imagination Celebration, a family-oriented arts festival with more than 50 free or affordable events held at venues throughout Orange County. ArtsOC also presents its annual Creative Edge Lecture highlighting the critical role of creativity in workforce development. By working directly with the California Alliance for Arts Education, ArtsOC has developed a network of local arts alliances within various Orange County school districts. Each alliance is composed of citizens who advocate the importance of a standards-based arts education. Whether it’s informing the public about events, building the capacity of arts organizations, or championing arts education, ArtsOC plays a vital role. PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) BY NICHOLAS KOON (2) AND EVELING CERDA 110 FEBRUARY 2013 usairwaysmag.com http://www.artsoc.org http://www.SparkOC.com http://www.artsoc.org http://www.sparkoc.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - February 2013

US Airways - February 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Literary Pilgrimages
Wine & Dine: Top Chefs on This Year's Trends
Wine & Dine: Comfort Food
Great Escapes: Secret Mexican Hideaways
Adventure: Best Hikes in the Valley of the Sun
Gear Up: Romantic Gestures
Destination 48: Phoenix
Travel Feature: La Magnifica Costa del Pacifico
US Airways Feature: Sky-High Sips
Best of Living: Scottsdale Saddles Up
Special Section: Chateau on Central
Best of Living: The Reef Residences at Atlantis
Williamsburg: Rediscovering the Revolutionary City
Arts Spotlight: Ovation
Special Section: Kentucky
Riding Lessons: Miller School of Albemarle
The Arts of Orange County
Must Read: Pandora's Lunchbox by Melanie Warner
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Giving: US Airways' Do Crew
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - February 2013