Summer never ends this Fall! Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, a nonprofit southern
California cultural center and arts destination, is celebrating Orange County and Southern California surf
culture with its latest theme, Endless Summer. The first of four themes in the Casa Captivating Fall and
Winter Season, Endless Summer has activities for all ages to enjoy; from a beach clean up, jazz dance
series, art exhibition, concerts, and more! Endless Summer will kick off with an official opening reception
on Thursday, September 29 at 6:00 p.m., where three Southern California artists will debut their
collections curated for the Endless Summer art exhibition. For more information on Casa Romantica and
Endless Summer offerings, visit CasaRomantica.org.
Casa Romantica’s connections programming celebrates diverse themes inspired by the Southern
California community through concerts, exhibitions, film screens, and cultural events. Endless Summer’s
first official event was with a Beach Clean Up in partnership with Rotary Club of San Clemente and San
Clemente Sunrise Rotary Club, followed by a free coffee concert with local artist Felisha Dunne and High
Tide Coffee. The public is invited to attend the official opening reception to the Endless Summer Art
Exhibition on September 29, where artists Wade Koniakowsky, Kristianne Koch Riddle, and Olga Lah will
be showcasing their installations that will be on display on the Casa Romantica grounds. Casa
Romantica’s Endless Summer events will continue through the fall season, and include an Adult Surf Jazz
Dance series, “Surfs Up!” D. Yoder Family Sunday with free admission and activities, a driftwood air plant
workshop, and a highly-anticipated concert with Beach Boy tribute band Woodie and the Longboards!
ENDLESS SUMMER THEMED EVENTS:
○ Opening Reception of Endless Summer
■ Thursday, September 29, 2022 @ 6-8 PM • FREE
■ Be one of the first to see the surf culture and ocean-inspired installations and
meet the exhibiting artists Wade Koniakowsky, Kristianne Koch Riddle and Olga
Lah. Beer tastings will be available from Los Molinos Beer.
○ Endless Summer Art Exhibition
■ On display September 29 – TBA
■ Three artists depict surf culture and the influence of the ocean using different
mediums.
○ Class Series: Adult Surf Jazz Dance
■ September 20-October 11, 2022 @ 6 PM (4 weeks) • $80 (Members $60)
■ A beginning Jazz dance class using beach music from the 60s. Appropriate for
ages 16+.
○ D. Yoder Family Sundays: Surf’s Up!
■ Sunday, October 2, 2022 @ 10 AM-2 PM • FREE
■ Celebrate surf culture with family-friendly activities including a lifeguard talk @
10:30 AM and crafts for kids.
○ Driftwood Air Plant Display
■ Wednesday, October 12, 2022 @ 6 PM • $50 (Members $35)
■ Create your own beautiful driftwood air plant display using driftwood, airplants,
shells and rocks. All materials included; appropriate for ages 12+.
○ Casa Cool: Woodie and the Longboards
■ Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 @ 7 PM
■ $30 single tickets (Members $20) •Tables SOLD OUT
■ Live music under the stars in Casa Romantica’s Courtyard! Woodie and the
Longboards is one of the most in-demand tribute acts in the country, performing
all of the hits of the Beach Boys and more from the era.
TICKETS:
● Tickets for Endless Summer events are available now
● Please RSVP for Endless Summer Opening Reception at casaromantica.org/endless-summer
● More information and additional details can be found at www.casaromantica.org
WHERE:
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672
Tide Coffee. The public is invited to attend the official opening reception to the Endless Summer Art
Exhibition on September 29, where artists Wade Koniakowsky, Kristianne Koch Riddle, and Olga Lah will
be showcasing their installations that will be on display on the Casa Romantica grounds. Casa
Romantica’s Endless Summer events will continue through the fall season, and include an Adult Surf Jazz
Dance series, “Surfs Up!” D. Yoder Family Sunday with free admission and activities, a driftwood air plant
workshop, and a highly-anticipated concert with Beach Boy tribute band Woodie and the Longboards!
