The document provides a history of entertainment in Orange County, California from the late 19th century to early 2000s. It describes various venues and events such as theaters, amusement parks like Knott's Berry Farm, fairs, concerts, and sports stadiums that helped establish the region as a center for entertainment. The entertainment industry grew to include venues like Disneyland and the Anaheim Ducks arena, transforming Orange County into a major tourist destination known for its cultural attractions.

1. Orange County BusinessOrange County Business
HistoryHistory
The Schmid CollectionThe Schmid Collection

2. Presented by:Presented by:
Cassondra PartridgeCassondra Partridge
Sponsored by:Sponsored by:
The Walter Schmid CenterThe Walter Schmid Center
for International Businessfor International Business

3. Walter SchmidWalter Schmid
1902-19951902-1995
Farmer,Farmer,
Businessman, RealBusinessman, Real
EstateEstate
Entrepreneur andEntrepreneur and
PhilanthropistPhilanthropist

4. EntertainmentEntertainment

5. EntertainmentEntertainment
Merriam-WebsterMerriam-Webster’s defines entertainment as:’s defines entertainment as:
EntertainmentEntertainment:: aa: an amusement or diversion: an amusement or diversion
provided especially by performersprovided especially by performers bb::
something diverting or engagingsomething diverting or engaging
www.m-w.com/dictionary/entertainmentwww.m-w.com/dictionary/entertainment

6. The ArdenThe Arden
Santa Ana 1888Santa Ana 1888
Home to worldHome to world
renowned actressrenowned actress
Madame HelenaMadame Helena
Modjeska from 1888-Modjeska from 1888-
19061906

7. Orange County FairOrange County Fair
Santa Ana 1890Santa Ana 1890
Earliest fairs mostlyEarliest fairs mostly
consisted of horseconsisted of horse
races and livestockraces and livestock
exhibitsexhibits

8. Fourth of July ParadeFourth of July Parade
Huntington Beach 1904Huntington Beach 1904
Today it is considered the largest Independence Day paradeToday it is considered the largest Independence Day parade
west of the Mississippi featuring over 300 entrieswest of the Mississippi featuring over 300 entries

9. Balboa PavilionBalboa Pavilion
Newport Beach 1906Newport Beach 1906
During the 1930During the 1930’s,’s,
prominent Big Band-eraprominent Big Band-era
groups performed here,groups performed here,
such as Count Basiesuch as Count Basie

10. International Street FairInternational Street Fair
Orange 1910Orange 1910
Known for its variety ofKnown for its variety of
food, crafts, folk dancing,food, crafts, folk dancing,
and music from aroundand music from around
the worldthe world

11. Joy ZoneJoy Zone
Seal Beach 1916Seal Beach 1916
BeachsideBeachside
amusement parkamusement park
at the foot of theat the foot of the
pierpier

12. Jewel Café Dancing HallJewel Café Dancing Hall
Seal Beach 1916Seal Beach 1916
Part of Joy Zone, it was known for its dancing showsPart of Joy Zone, it was known for its dancing shows

13. KnottKnott’s Berry Farm’s Berry Farm
Buena Park 1920Buena Park 1920
Walter and CordeliaWalter and Cordelia
Knott started with aKnott started with a
roadside stand and byroadside stand and by
1968 the Knott family1968 the Knott family’s’s
farm officially became anfarm officially became an
amusement parkamusement park

14. KnottKnott’s Berry Farm’s Berry Farm
Buena Park 1920Buena Park 1920
Today it also includes a water park and is famous nationwideToday it also includes a water park and is famous nationwide
for its annual Halloween Hauntfor its annual Halloween Haunt

15. California Valencia Orange ShowCalifornia Valencia Orange Show
Anaheim 1921Anaheim 1921
Exhibitions continued until 1931Exhibitions continued until 1931

16. Red Lantern TheaterRed Lantern Theater
Brea 1922Brea 1922
Opening attraction starredOpening attraction starred
the famous actress Bebethe famous actress Bebe
DanielsDaniels

17. Halloween ParadeHalloween Parade
Anaheim 1924Anaheim 1924
Three-day event thatThree-day event that
consists of costumeconsists of costume
contest, livecontest, live
entertainment, craft fair,entertainment, craft fair,
rides and game boothsrides and game booths

18. Laguna PlayhouseLaguna Playhouse
Laguna 1924Laguna 1924
During WWII offered entertainment for the troops,During WWII offered entertainment for the troops,
hosted USO dances, etc.hosted USO dances, etc.

19. Fox Fullerton TheatreFox Fullerton Theatre
Fullerton 1925Fullerton 1925
Vaudeville and silentVaudeville and silent
movie house thatmovie house that
reopened in 2007 and isreopened in 2007 and is
currently undergoingcurrently undergoing
massive restorationmassive restoration

20. Golden BearGolden Bear
Huntington Beach 1926Huntington Beach 1926
Large dining and musicLarge dining and music
hall, known for history ofhall, known for history of
famous bands thatfamous bands that
performed thereperformed there

21. Rendezvous BallroomRendezvous Ballroom
Newport 1928Newport 1928
Major stop for touring BigMajor stop for touring Big
Bands and remained aBands and remained a
major dance hallmajor dance hall

22. Bowers MuseumBowers Museum
Santa Ana 1931Santa Ana 1931
Only museum in the U.S.Only museum in the U.S.
to partner with Theto partner with The
British MuseumBritish Museum

23. Festival of the ArtsFestival of the Arts
Laguna Beach 1932Laguna Beach 1932
Known for its Pageant ofKnown for its Pageant of
the Masters, athe Masters, a “living“living
pictures” show of bothpictures” show of both
classical andclassical and
contemporary artcontemporary art

24. Philharmonic SocietyPhilharmonic Society
of Orange Countyof Orange County
Irvine 1954Irvine 1954
Offers some of the worldOffers some of the world’s’s
most celebrated symphonymost celebrated symphony
orchestras, chamberorchestras, chamber
ensembles, soloists, andensembles, soloists, and
international artistsinternational artists

25. DisneylandDisneyland
Anaheim 1955Anaheim 1955
Walt Disney wanted a place where people couldWalt Disney wanted a place where people could
interact with Disney charactersinteract with Disney characters

26. Movieland Wax MuseumMovieland Wax Museum
Buena Park 1962Buena Park 1962
Founded by AllenFounded by Allen
Parkinson, and was theParkinson, and was the
largest wax museum inlargest wax museum in
the U.S. featuring overthe U.S. featuring over
300 famous personalities300 famous personalities

27. Ballet PacificaBallet Pacifica
Laguna Beach 1963Laguna Beach 1963
Ballet company andBallet company and
academy founded by Lilaacademy founded by Lila
ZaliZali

28. Angels StadiumAngels Stadium
Anaheim 1963Anaheim 1963
Has always been theHas always been the
home of the Angelshome of the Angels
professional baseballprofessional baseball
teamteam

29. Melodyland TheatreMelodyland Theatre
Anaheim 1963Anaheim 1963
First theater-in-the-roundFirst theater-in-the-round
in Southern Californiain Southern California

30. Lion Country SafariLion Country Safari
Irvine 1970Irvine 1970
Drive-through zoo until its closing in 1984Drive-through zoo until its closing in 1984

31. Tustin Chili Cook-OffTustin Chili Cook-Off
Irvine 1984Irvine 1984
Annual event includesAnnual event includes
chili cook-off and kidschili cook-off and kids
carnivalcarnival

32. Wild RiversWild Rivers
Irvine 1985Irvine 1985
Water park with over 40Water park with over 40
ridesrides

33. Pacific SymphonyPacific Symphony
Santa Ana 1978Santa Ana 1978
Third largestThird largest
orchestra inorchestra in
CaliforniaCalifornia

34. Orange County Performing ArtsOrange County Performing Arts
CenterCenter
Costa Mesa 1986Costa Mesa 1986
Hosts many touringHosts many touring
Broadway productions,Broadway productions,
international danceinternational dance
companies, and operacompanies, and opera
troupestroupes

35. Opera PacificOpera Pacific
Santa Ana 1985Santa Ana 1985
1515thth
largest budget operalargest budget opera
company in Americacompany in America
Opera Pacific’s 2006 performance of Aida

36. Honda CenterHonda Center
Anaheim 1993Anaheim 1993
Home to the AnaheimHome to the Anaheim
Ducks and a major eventDucks and a major event
venuevenue

37. The Irvine SpectrumThe Irvine Spectrum
Irvine 1995Irvine 1995
Outdoor mall with aOutdoor mall with a
Regal 21-screen movieRegal 21-screen movie
theatertheater

38. Chain ReactionChain Reaction
Anaheim 1997Anaheim 1997
All-ages club features mostly local bands- mainly ska,All-ages club features mostly local bands- mainly ska,
punk, rock and alternative groupspunk, rock and alternative groups
Travis “Schieprok” McCoy of Gym Class Heros at Chain Reaction

39. The BlockThe Block
Orange 1998Orange 1998
Outdoor shopping mallOutdoor shopping mall
featuring Vans skatefeaturing Vans skate
park, Lucky Strike Lanes,park, Lucky Strike Lanes,
movie theater andmovie theater and
various retail chainsvarious retail chains

40. Tinseltown StudiosTinseltown Studios
Anaheim 1999Anaheim 1999
Dinner-theater show simulating a HollywoodDinner-theater show simulating a Hollywood
awards showawards show

41. DisneyDisney’s California Adventure’s California Adventure
Anaheim 2001Anaheim 2001
Adjoining yet separateAdjoining yet separate
amusement park next toamusement park next to
DisneylandDisneyland

42. Downtown DisneyDowntown Disney
Anaheim 2001Anaheim 2001
Outdoor shopping, dining,Outdoor shopping, dining,
and entertainment area builtand entertainment area built
during the Disney Resortduring the Disney Resort
expansionexpansion

43. The GroveThe Grove
Anaheim 2001Anaheim 2001
Indoor, live music venueIndoor, live music venue
that seats 1,700 peoplethat seats 1,700 people

44. Photos Courtesy of:Photos Courtesy of:
About.comAbout.com
Agents in AdvertisingAgents in Advertising’s’s
Lodging4Vacations.comLodging4Vacations.com
Anaheim Public LibraryAnaheim Public Library
Answers.comAnswers.com
Balboa Pavilion – Official SiteBalboa Pavilion – Official Site
Ballet PacificaBallet Pacifica
Ballpark DigestBallpark Digest
Beach CaliforniaBeach California
Mark BosterMark Boster
Disney DreamerDisney Dreamer
Family-Vacation-Getaways.comFamily-Vacation-Getaways.com
Honda CenterHonda Center
Ryan Hodgson-RigsbeeRyan Hodgson-Rigsbee
JimHilMedia.comJimHilMedia.com
John KastnerJohn Kastner
Laguna Beach Visitor & Conference BureauLaguna Beach Visitor & Conference Bureau
Gary LenhartGary Lenhart
Gary LossGary Loss
National Trust for Historic PreservationNational Trust for Historic Preservation
City of OrangeCity of Orange
OrangeCounty.netOrangeCounty.net
Orange County Performing Arts CenterOrange County Performing Arts Center
Photo Tour Books, Inc.Photo Tour Books, Inc.
Terra Galleria PhotographyTerra Galleria Photography
TheaterMania Inc.TheaterMania Inc.
Transworld MediaTransworld Media
Tustin Street Fair & Chili CookoffTustin Street Fair & Chili Cookoff
Gary WayneGary Wayne

45. Special Thanks To:Special Thanks To:
The Waltmar FoundationThe Waltmar Foundation
Dr. Shauna FarleyDr. Shauna Farley
Dr. Lynne DotiDr. Lynne Doti
Dr. P.K. ShuklaDr. P.K. Shukla
Korey WardKorey Ward
Craig WilliamsCraig Williams