Grupo Falso Baiano offers a window into the history and diverse culture of Brazil. The group has worked with the Pasadena Pops, Around the World Music Program, Young Audiences fo Northern CA, and Youth in Arts, to bring choro (a Brazilian music style, very popular in the 1920s and 1930s) and Brazilian music to students throughout California. This is Zoot's pick for best new artistic find for 2012 and he is happy to share them with you! $10 Member. $16 Student/Senior. $20 Non-member.

This amazing Blues Festival moves from Santa Ana to the Muckenthaler. Their loss is our gain as we host toe-tapping, family-friendly evening of Southern California's best in blues music. $10 Member. $16 Student/Senior. $20 Non-member.

Balancing rock-style enthusiasm and energy with a tremendous technical and improvisational sophistication, Incendio explores jazz, Celtic, middle-eastern, and electronica. Their romantic and passionate playing takes Spanish gypsy guitar music to new and uncharted artistic levels. $20 Non-member. $16 Student/Senior. $10 Member

For the first time ever, the many "Hillbillies" of Disneyland's Golden Horseshoe Saloon reunite in a special event. Hosted by the world's premier solo mandolin player, Evan Marshall, the show will be a one-of-a-kind ruckus. $10 Member. $16 Student/Senior. $20 Non-member.

A fun workshop for those with little or no painting experience. The emphasis will be on enjoyment in painting, finding confidence and inspiration to begin or continue through development of basic painting skills. All materials provided. Pre-registration required one week prior to class. Students will be led through a landscape painting (not pictured), learning winter landscape painting techniques(can view sample paintings on website). Taught by Kathy Cassell, artist of 15 years.

Drop in and make some art! Choose from a selection of fine-art materials including painting, drawing, collage, found-object sculpture, or your own. All ages as appropriate, must be able to work independently (or with assistance from parent/guardian/support staff). Call ahead for seating availability. Tues – Fri 12:30-3:30, Fri evening 6:30–9:00, Sat 1-3; $5 includes most materials (air-dry clay and canvas extra); all ages. Call 248-706-3304 or email customerservice@theartexperience.org to schedule yout visit!

Lighthouses: Make a model lighthouse from wood parts. Learn about Maine’s lighthouses, the Fresnel lens (do an experiment with light), and listen to some lighthouse stories.

Approximately one out of every 20 children between the ages of 1 to 5 years has an eye problem that can permanently affect vision if left untreated. Project KidSight is a pro-active vision screening program designed to provide early identification of vision problems in children ages 1 to 5. It is a vision screening that uses a hand-held, specially designed camera to photograph the children’s eyes. If a vision problem is detected, the parent/guardian will receive a computer printout of the results that they can use to get additional testing.

Violinist Susie Hansen and her band perform their original style of Afro-Cuban Salsa and Latin Jazz. Popular with jazz aficionados, dancers, and foot-tapping listeners, the band knows how to get the audience moving. As Susie likes to say, “We aim for the feet!” The Muckenthaler’s executive director, Zoot Velasco, will teach a salsa dance lesson before the concert. ------ $20 Non-member . $16 Student/Senior . $10 Member ----- Purchase tickets at: https://www.themuckstore.com/Products_Detail.php?ProductID=384

An awesome convergence of great ukulele and musical talent on one stage for one night only! Opening the Ukulele festival is La Habra High School’s very own ukulele band. Featured performers include Captain Jeff and His Musical Chumbuckets, Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys, and Left Over Cuties ---- Purchase tickets at: https://www.themuckstore.com/Products_Detail.php?ProductID=381 ------ $20 Non-member . $16 Student/Senior . $10 Member