Let’s celebrate the start of summer on the water and at art festivals. We hope you enjoy this 70° weather. Dana Point is a unique treasure of timeless beauty and creative innovation. You’re invited to discover the new and classic beauty that makes this city and community one of a kind.        June 2025 by 70 Degrees Events In June 2025, several museum gallery openings and events are scheduled in California, including the Getty Villa’s reopening. The California Museum’s”Mission Gráfica: Reflecting a Community in Print” exhibit will be open from June 8th to September 14th. The Autry Museum will open “Black Cowboys: An American Story” on June 14th.…

May is National Preservation Month, a nationwide celebration recognizing the importance of preserving our nation’s heritage through historic places. Mother’s Day will be on Sunday, May 11, 2025. We celebrate all the ladies who have shaped our families and communities’ history. From the Archives Norton Simon Museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary. “Tête-à-tête: Three Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay” was on exhibit in 2015. 🖼️James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1 (also known as Portrait of the Artist’s Mother), 1871 Oil on canvas. Artist of the Month “Creativity takes courage.” – Henri Matisse Rick Delanty, on view January 24 through June 30, 2025 The Studio,…

Spring is here! Let’s sail into warmer weather and enjoy the beauty of this season. 🐋 Join us on board a sailing adventure with the Ocean Institute to see whales and dolphins. 🐬 From the Archives “There may not have been a John Wayne if it wasn’t for Newport Beach.” -Ethan Wayne, President of the John Wayne Foundation View the Virtual Exhibition curated by 70°. Visit the Newport Beach Historical Society on Thursdays – Sundays:   2:00p.m.–6:00p.m. They are located at the Balboa Fun Zone at 600 E. Bay Ave. Newport Beach, CA 92661. Artists of the Month “I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love…

Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum by 70 Degrees CSUF Partners with Marine Aviation Museum to Bring El Toro Oral Histories to LifeOver 500 Voices of Aviators, Veterans and Civilians to Be Featured in Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum Exhibit Feb. 12, 2025 At a Feb. 10 event inside a historic hanger at the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, now the Great Park in Irvine, CSUF and the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum celebrated the university’s donation of a copy of its El Toro Marine Corps Air Station Oral History Project to the museum. The oral histories of service members stationed at the base will be among exhibits when the new museum…

A place for the public to gather, learn and celebrate veterans Heroes Hall is a free, year-round museum and education center. It is dedicated to honoring the legacy of Orange County veterans and all who have served our nation. Heroes Hall brings their stories to life through dynamic exhibitions and educational programs such as the speaker series. Located in a restored 1942 Santa Ana Army Air Base (SAAB) barracks, the museum features 3,600 square feet of rotating exhibits. The exhibits are designed thematically to highlight personal experiences of veterans. The Medal of Honor Courtyard and Walk of Honor provide an additional 5,000 square feet of space ideal for events and…

City of Newport Beach 120th Historical Image Committee “The Gardens Sherman Library & Gardens is embarking on a once-in-a-generation revitalization of this historic and important community asset. Staying true to our roots, The Gardens will be reimagined to meet current and future needs, while remaining wholly authentic to the founding vision and local aesthetic that makes The Gardens so beloved by all” Notice: Gardens remain open while the library is currently closed for refurbishment. Learn More Founded in 1966 by businessman Arnold Haskell, and named after his mentor, Moses H. Sherman, this cultural center includes a historical research library, botanical garden, and art collection. For decades, Sherman Library & Gardens…

The Surfing Heritage and Culture Center (SHACC) in San Clemente is where legends gather. They have a vast collection of boards that start from the inception of the sport. Stroll on by for a docent led tour at 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, CA 92672. Call ahead at (949) 388-0313 to schedule your museum tour and education program, which include ukulele lessons to Scout Troop programs. Hawaiian native Duke Kahanamoku is honored for his numerous contributions to surfing. SHACC by 70 Degrees Current Exhibition Exhibits Past Exhibitions Surf Travel: From Twain to Tavarua January- March 2025 From Mark Twain’s first attempt at surfing in 1866 to the modern surf travel…