VIDEO: Watch the Shakespeare classic Merry Wives of Windsor from your own device. The live performance by the amazingly talented Shakespeare By the Sea Company on July 15, 2018 in Rossmoor’s Rush Park.
Rush Park
Rush Park here in Rossmoor is home to dozens of events each year. This beautiful open-space was persevered by forward thinking Rossmoor residents late in the last century so that we would have a beautiful place to play, relax and enjoy.
Long-time Rossmoor resident Herb Halling created this video overview of Rossmoor's Rush Park.
Enjoy!
Video: Watch Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale performed by Shakespeare By The Sea in July 2018
VIDEO: Watch the Shakespeare play THE WINTER’S TALE from your own device where ever you are. The live performance by the amazingly talented Shakespeare By the Sea Company on July 14, 2018 in Rossmoor’s Rush Park
2018 – Shakespeare in the Park
Once again we have the amazingly talented Shakespeare By the Sea Company. Their performances are every bit as good as those shows you have to drive through LA or Orange County traffic to have the privilege of paying to park and then paying to get into the venue. Thanks to the RCSD and RHA, you can enjoy these shows right here in Rossmoor – for free.
Come enjoy The Winter’s Tale and The Merry Wives of Windsor on July 14 and 15 in Rush Park. Bring your blankets, picnic foods, lawn chairs and flashlights to make the most of these wonderful performances. The plays begin at 7:00 each evening.
Concert & Movies in the Park
This summer will be fantastic at Rush Park. We have three twin-feature nights with a concert followed by a movie and Shakespeare in the Park is back in mid-July. What a treat!The concerts all start at 6:00 p.m and we suggest that you arrive early to get your seats and visit with your neighbors.
June 15: Stone Soul will be performing. Bring a picnic blanket and dinner or just come join in the fun with many of your neighbors. Following the concert, there will be a screening of the family fun movie Despicable Me 3.
July 20: Elm Street Band is back and the dancing will be in full swing. Picnics, blanket, lawn chairs and all sorts of fun will be had at Rush Park. And all that before the film Coco is screened for the audience. An awesome summer night.
August 3: The Emperors will perform and entertain us followed by the family racing classic Cars 3. With school starting the next week (yes, very early this year), this will be the last show for the summer. Come out with the whole family to salute the summer and enjoy the final weekend before school kicks off.
These terrific evenings along with the two Shakespeare in the Park performances (July 14 & 15) will make Rush Park a great weekend destination for the whole family.
2017 Rossmoor Christmas Lights Bicycle Tour
Well, Jack Frost was not to be found nipping at anyone’s nose on Saturday night when the RHA held the 2nd annual Rossmoor Christmas Lights Bicycle Tour. The evening weather could not have been more accommodating and attracted over 110 bicyclists to check out Rossmoor homes on the Rossmoor Christmas Lights Hot Spots Map.
We had no idea how many people to expect. Word of mouth traveled via the RHA website and Nextdoor posts, and we were pleasantly surprised when over 100 people of all ages meet at Rush Park with their bikes all decked out in colored lights and Christmas music playing. One rider even dressed as Santa Claus adding to the fun, and we rode throughout the streets, making for a colorful bike parade of lights.
Next year, we’ll reach out to get some volunteers to help guide bikers along the route, making sure everyone can safely ride through the major street intersections. Fortunately, the drivers were understanding as the bike parade passed from one house to the next, many of them wishing us a Merry Christmas.
Hopefully, it will lead to even more participants next year for the Christmas Lights Tour!
Looking ahead, with so much interest, let’s make this an annual event, with next year’s tour planned for the evening of Saturday, December 22. Mark it on your calendars (we’ll post updates and details here) and enjoy the rest of 2017 with friends and families while the neighborhood Christmas lights are still shining!
And some video highlights of the Bike Tour from Henry & Janie Bruce
Rossmoor Christmas Lights Bike Tour – 2017
It seemed like we were on to something when our first ever Rossmoor Christmas Lights Bike Tour last year (2016) had over 60 bicyclists join in the Tour.
So, we are back for the ride in 2017!
We will meet at the Rush Park parking lot at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday December 23rd and ride a route that covers much of the Rossmoor Christmas Lights Celebration Hot Spots Map.
Riders should dress warmly and if so desired (gloves for your hands have been a frequent suggestion), decorate their bikes and themselves with Christmas lights but this is not in any way required.
Safety First!
All riders should wear night time bicycling safety equipment with lights, to make sure they can be seen on the streets. As always bike helmets are required for youth and a great idea for adults too.
We hope to see you there!
Photo by Lynnette O’Bryan
Watch the Taming of the Shrew
Watch the classic play THE TAMING OF THE SHREW performed by Shakespeare By The Sea.
Watch Macbeth from Shakespeare In the Park 2017
Watch the classic play MACBETH performed by Shakespeare By The Sea at Rush Park on July 22, 2017.
Shakespeare In the Park 2017: Taming of the Shrew
Join us at Rush Park for the classic play THE TAMING OF THE SHREW performed by Shakespeare By The Sea. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. picnic baskets and beverages…then sit back and enjoy the performance.
