The Muckenthaler Cultural Center

02/01/2025

Electric Company Theatre presents WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT.

Check out a podcast series with the actors: realwords.media/the-ect-series

Buy tickets: www.onthestage.tickets/show/the-electric-company-theatre/674e8a1877e6e40f6e5e21c2/

About the play: No rehearsals. No director. No set. A different actor reads the script cold for the first time at each performance. Forbidden to leave his country, playwright Nassim Soleimanpour distilled the experience of an entire generation in a wild, utterly original play. WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT is a work about contemporary Iran and of Nassim’s generation. Each night is new and each audience creates a new experience. Come be in community with the audience around you, this play, its author, and the fantastic artist that will take the stage each night to do engage in this amazing feat.

01/31/2025

The Merry Wives of Windsor
Feb 6 7:30pm
The Merry Wives of Windsor is a twelve-piece folk band of women based in Pasadena. Blending elements of folk music from the British Isles and the Americas, the foundation of the Merry Wives' sound is rich vocal harmonies, with support and ornamentation by traditional and contemporary folk instruments. Their repertoire includes traditional Irish pieces and original compositions, and their performance styles range from b***y scripted shows to amplified concerts. Content warning: Double entendres may not be appropriate for all audiences!
Tickets: themuck.org/program/2025-02-0

01/29/2025

Fullerton Joint Union High School District Student Art Show
Opening Reception January 30 at 7pm
On view through Feb 9 in the Main Gallery
This annual exhibition features the work of 100 talented high school students from La Habra, Fullerton, Troy, Sunny Hills, Sonora, Buena Park, La Visa, and La Sierra. The collection is judged by their own art teachers and is comprised of a variety of mediums: painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, etc. Who will be the next Pablo Picasso or Florence Arnold?

01/29/2025

Valentine Paper Play Workshop with Bridgette Antonelli
Sun Feb 9th 12:30pm-3:30pm
Price: $65 per person
Come create a beautiful set of Latina inspired Valentines and tags using paper, lace, and tons of vintage ephemera. Students will each recieve their own unique kits of vintage goodies packed with inspiration and latina flair. Limited extras will be available for purchase.
https://themuck.org/program/2025/2-09

01/28/2025

MAKE AT THE MUCK [FAMILY EDITION] debuts two events this week!
- Moms Self Love Club: A day class/art experience for moms to engage with while their littles join them in a warm and welcoming environment January 31
- Family Date Night Out: A night where the family works on a project together (kids age 0-13) February 1
Check out this exciting new series at themuck.org/upcoming!

01/24/2025

Thanks, LAist for including our Plein Air Painting Workshop as the Outdoor Pick for Best Things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California!
Article: https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/best-things-to-do-weekend-los-angeles-southern-california-january-24-26
Workshop: themuck.org/program/2024-jan-25
Call 714-738-6595 for more information!

01/24/2025

Save the date(s)!

2025 Muck Artist in Residence Ashley Sanchez-Jones will be leading a FREE special Muck Centennial Celebration Pop Up Series of Dance Through the Decades. Join us Friday February 7 at 10am to learn the Charleston in preparation for our 1920s Gala this summer!

RSVP: themuck.org/program/2025/centennial-dance

01/22/2025

The first Muck concert of 2025 is INVOKE!
Invoke (Nick Montopoli, violin/banjo/vocals; Zach Matteson, violin/vocals; Karl Mitze, viola/mandolin/vocals; Geoff Manyin, cello/vocals) successfully dodges even the most valiant attempts at genre classification. The multi-instrumental quartet encompasses traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism.
Jan 23 7:30pm
Tickets: themuck.org/program/2025-1-23

01/22/2025

Announcing an exiting new series: MAKE AT THE MUCK [FAMILY EDITION]!
- Family Date Night Out: A night where the family works on a project together (kids age 0-13)
- Parents Date Night Out: Kids in one studio, parents in another (kids age 4-13)
- Moms Self Love Club: A day class/art experience for moms to engage with while their littles join them in a warm and welcoming environment

Check out this exciting new series at themuck.org/upcoming!

01/17/2025

Our friends at the Fullerton Museum Center have two upcoming shows with connections with The Muck. The opening reception is Saturday January 25!

1968: A FOLSOM REDEMPTION and BEYOND CONFINEMENT: THE UNTOLD STORIES includes images from The Muck's prison arts and reentry programs.

In the James F. Ranii Gallery, THE MUCKENTHALER: A VISUAL CELEBRATION of 100 YEARS, features images of The Muck curated by The Muck's own Samantha Starkman.

You don't want to miss this party! More information: www.fullertonmuseum.com

VIP General Admission: $50 / FMC Member: $25
General Admission: $20 / FMC Member: $10

01/16/2025

Travel with The Muck and Meridian Guided Travel!
Treasures of Germany and Switzerland
Sep 5 - 14, 2025
A Guided Travel Experience tracing the roots of the Muckenthaler Family featuring Frankfurt, the Black Forest, Strasbourg, Zurich, Lucerne, Bodensee, Salzburg & Munich

Trip Highlights: Frankfurt Panoramic Tour, Heidelberg Castle, The Black Forest, Stuttgart, Porsche Museum, Schömberg (Muck Birthplace), Strasbourg, France, Alsace Wine Experience, 2 Nights in Zurich, Switzerland, Lake Lucerne Cruise, Zurich Panoramic Tour, Unterwolfertsweiler (Muck Birthplace), Bodensee (Lake Constance), Munich, Salzburg, Mozart's Birthplace, Bavarian Farewell Dinner

Register: themuck.org/muck-trips

01/15/2025

MOMS: Self Love Club Workshop with Stephannie Vicuña
Fri Jan 31st; 10:30am-11:30am
Price: $25
Location: Upper Studio
Mama, come do something for yourself in a warm & inviting environment that you can also bring your little to. This months project will be led by our Chief Education Officer who is also a certified Holistic Practitioner specializing in Ayurvedic Medicine, together you will work on 2 take home projects called "the art of a compliment" where you'll create self love mantras for you + a loved one!
Register: themuck.org/program/2025/01-31

01/14/2025

There are two chances to make art at The Muck with Bridgette Antonelli coming up!

Floral Shrink Stacks Earring Class
Sunday, January 26
Price: $65 per adult
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Using high quality shrink plastic, a variety of molds and embellishments we'll learn to design and create beautiful layered floral stacks to use for earrings, pendants or charms. All supplies included. Limited kits and extra supplies will be available for purchase.

Valentine Paper Play Workshop with Bridgette Antonelli
Sat Feb 9th 12:30pm-3:30pm
Price: $65 per Adult
Come create a beautiful set of Latina inspired Valentines and tags using paper, lace, and tons of vintage ephemera. Students will each recieve their own unique kits of vintage goodies packed with inspiration and Latina flair. Limited extras will be available for purchase.

Registration: themuck.org/upcoming

01/10/2025

Have you seen our 2025 brochure? Check out the online version to see all The Muck is offering in our Centennial year! Cover image of Grammy winning artist Gaby Moreno, playing The Muck May 1.

The Muckenthaler Cultural Center 2025 brochure contains the full season of concerts, theatre, classes, and free community events!

01/09/2025

Up next in The Muck Gallery:
Fullerton Joint Union High School District Student Art Show
Opening Night Reception Thursday January 30 at 7pm
On view: Jan 23-Feb 9
This annual exhibition features the work of 100 talented high school students from La Habra, Fullerton, Troy, Sunny Hills, Sonora, Buena Park, La Visa, and La Sierra. The collection is judged by their own art teachers and is comprised of a variety of mediums: painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, etc. Who will be the next Pablo Picasso or Florence Arnold?

01/08/2025

Plein Air Workshop with Michaela Moffett
Perfect for experienced or beginner oil painters, this workshop will cover the basics of painting outdoors, including creating depth, simplifying light and shadow, and understanding essential materials. Learn to accurately capture the beauty of the landscape as you develop foundational plein air painting skills and create a painting on an 8” x 10” canvas.
All necessary tools and materials included
Beginner students welcome!
Saturday January 25th 9am-12:30pm
Price: $100 per Adult
Location: Lawn
Register: themuck.org/program/2024-jan-25

01/07/2025

Thanks to for including our Florence Arnold exhibit "Hard Edge Visionary" in their 2025 Arts and Culture round up!

Read the article: https://www.cultureoc.org/post/what-s-happening-in-arts-and-culture-in-orange-county-in-2025

More exhibit info: themuck.org/program/2025/florence-arnold

01/06/2025

The first concert of the year at The Muck is coming up!
Invoke (Nick Montopoli, violin/banjo/vocals; Zach Matteson, violin/vocals; Karl Mitze, viola/mandolin/vocals; Geoff Manyin, cello/vocals) successfully dodges even the most valiant attempts at genre classification. The multi-instrumental quartet encompasses traditions from across America, including bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle tunes, jazz, and minimalism.
Tickets: themuck.org/program/2025-1-23