Cultural Arts Calendar

Below is a select listing of Arts and Community Events taking place in and about the City of Whittier. Click here for a copy of the Cultural Arts publication. For a more extensive list of Community Events, please visit the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce website.

September
5 Wednesday, 9 – 11 am. Membership drive/ First Rehearsal. New Century Singers. Harmony Hall, 12907 Bailey, Whittier. For more information please call 562-695-1785.
5-6 Wednesday – Sunday, 12-5 pm. Reception held Sept. 6 from 6-8 pm. Frog’s Ear Children’s Art Classes and Exhibit. Whittier Art Assn. & Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-698-8710.
7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21 & 22 Friday & Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday, Sept. 16 @ 2:30 pm. Whittier Community Theatre, 7630 S. Washington Ave. presents “The Sound of Music” a musical comedy. $15 for Adults; $12 for seniors and juniors. For more information call 562-693-1105.
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Wednesday – Sunday. “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” Art Exhibit and members Juried Exhibit. Reception Sept. 8, 1-3 pm. Whittier Art Assn. & Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-698-8710.

8-9 Saturday and Sunday starting in September and running every weekend through December; 1-4 pm. Whittier Museum opens for the fall season with “Quake City” – 20 years after the Whittier Narrows Earthquake”. Whittier Museum, 6755 Newlin Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-9445-3871.
15 Saturday, 12- 5 pm. Trunk Sale – Artists will sell art and art – related items. Whittier Art Assn. & Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-698-8710.
16 Sunday, 3 pm. Photography’s Discussion Group. Whittier Art Assn. & Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-698-8710.
17 Monday, 7pm. 3-D Artists’ Group Discussion, all welcome. Whittier Art Assn. & Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-698-8710.
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Sunday, 3 pm. Rio Hondo Symphony Assn. presents Tchaikovsky Spectacular” free classical music concert. Vic Lopez Auditorium @ Whittier High School. For more information call 562-947-5907. FREE.

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Sunday, 1 – 4 pm. Whittier Museum presents “Experience History – 20th Anniversary of the Whittier Quake” – Earthquake Simulator and Red Cross Earthquake preparedness kits with Fire Dept. Parking lot of Whittier Museum, 6755 Newlin Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-945-3871.

October
3 Wednesday – Sunday, 12 – 5 pm. Robert Thome Art Exhibit. Whittier Art Assn. & Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-698-8710.
6 Saturday, 9 am – noon. Showcase your art at one of the best juried shows in the west! Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts is screening for new artists interested in being selected for the 2008 Festival, Feb. ’08. Artists are asked to bring 3 samples of their art. All mediums are considered. Hillcrest Church, 2000 West Rd., La Habra Heights, CA. 90631.
6 Saturday, noon. Choralaires Barbershop Chorus presents a “Celebration in the Park”. Neff Park, La Mirada. FREE. For more information please call 562-693-5781.
6-7 Saturday and Sunday and running every weekend through December; 1-4 pm. Whittier Museum opens for the fall season with “Quake City” – 20 years after the Whittier Narrows Earthquake”. Whittier Museum, 6755 Newlin Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-9445-3871.
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Monday, 7pm. 3-D Artists’ Group Discussion, all welcome. Whittier Art Assn. & Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-698-8710.

21 Sunday, 3 pm. Photography discussion group. Whittier Art Assn. & Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-698-8710.
21 Sunday, 3 pm. New Century Singers – Whittier. Fall Concert. First Friends Church of Whittier, 13205 Philadelphia. FREE. For more information please call 562-695-1785.
21 Sunday, 4 pm. Baxter Music Series featuring SALTBOX, a local group of folk musicians who sing and play instruments from early Americana to modern songs. First United Methodist Church, 13222 Bailey Street. FREE, at will offering if desired. For more information please call 562-698-0022.
November
Oct. 31 through Dec. 2 Wednesday – Sunday, 12 – 5 pm. “A 3-D Point of View.” Group show. Reception held Nov. 3, 3-8 pm. Whittier Art Assn. & Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-698-8710.
2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16 & 17 Friday & Saturdays @ 8pm, Sunday, Nov. 11 @ 2:30 pm. Whittier Community Theatre, 7630 Washington Ave. presents “Proof”, a drama. $10 for Adults, $8 for seniors & juniors. For more information call 562-693-1105.
3-4 Saturday and Sunday and running every weekend through December; 1-4 pm. Whittier Museum opens for the fall season with “Quake City” – 20 years after the Whittier Narrows Earthquake”. Whittier Museum, 6755 Newlin Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-9445-3871.
4 Sunday, @ 3pm. Rio Hondo Symphony Assn. presents “Everyone’s Favorite” classical music concert. Vic Lopez Auditorium @ Whittier High School. For more information call 562-947-5907. FREE.
11 Sunday, 4 pm. Baxter Music Series featuring a return visit of Chip and the Monks, a Dixieland Band. First United Methodist Church, 13222 Bailey Street. FREE, at will offering if desired. For more information please call 562-698-0022.
18 Sunday, 3 pm. Photographers Discussion Group. Whittier Art Assn. & Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-698-8710.
19 Monday, 7 pm. . “A 3-D Point of View.” Group discussion for 3-D artists and other interested people. Whittier Art Assn. & Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-698-8710.
December
1-2 Saturday and Sunday during the month of December; 1-4 pm. Whittier Museum opens for the fall season with “Quake City” – 20 years after the Whittier Narrows Earthquake”. Whittier Museum, 6755 Newlin Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-9445-3871.
5-30 Wednesday – Sunday, 12 – 5 pm. “Miniatures and More” a Juried Exhibit of all media small art. Whittier Art Assn. & Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-698-8710.
8 Saturday, 2 pm and 7:30 pm. Choralaires Barbershop Chorus presents their Annual Christmas Show. Whittier Community Theatre, 7630 Washington Ave. Adults: $15; Students & children: $6. For more information please call 562-693-5781.
9 Sunday, 3 pm. New Century Singers, Holiday Concert. East Whittier United Methodist Church, 10005 S. Cole Road, Whittier. FREE. For more information please call 562-695-1785.
16 Sunday, 3 pm. Photographer’s Discussion Group. Whittier Art Assn. & Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-698-8710.
17 Monday, 7 pm. Group discussion for 3-D artists and other interested people. Whittier Art Assn. & Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call 562-698-8710.