Star Motors Celebrates the Holidays with Free Art Event

    SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA, November 24, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Star Motors invites the community to come to an artful celebration of the holiday season. On Friday, Dec. 4, the Orange County auto repair experts will host a free Holiday Celebration and Art Reception onsite at their Star Gallery in San Juan Capistrano. The event will be the closing reception for the gallery's show of works by California artist Juan Pena, who will be in attendance.

The Star Gallery allows Star Motors to honor the vital role of the arts in the San Juan Capistrano community. Regularly featuring works by acclaimed artists, the gallery has been host to Juan Pena's representational watercolors since June. His plein air ("open air") landscapes depict the natural beauty and diverse scenery of the Golden State.

A portion of the proceeds from artwork sold during the December event will be donated to the J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center. This local non-profit organization is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through therapeutic equestrian programs.

"San Juan Capistrano is a place filled with art, as well as small businesses. Integrating the two in a celebration to give back is one way to support this vibrant community fabric," explains Star Motors co-owner Emma Silvera, whose passion for ensuring customer satisfaction reaches far beyond the bounds of the auto shop. "We strongly believe in giving back to the community and doing what we can to make it a better place."

Co-owner Chris Knuth explains that the event is part of the team's long-term vision for Star Motors as more than just a well-run business. "We want to be a partner in the community," Knuth says. "We do a lot more than just fix cars. We're creating jobs and opportunities."

The reception will also feature wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, and giveaways. Attendees who bring an unwrapped toy to donate to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program will be entered into a special raffle to win a gift basket worth more than $300.

The free Holiday Celebration and Art Reception takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 at Star Motors, which is located at 32955 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675. To learn more about this free event and preview examples of Juan Pena's artwork, please visit the Star Motors blog online at http://star-motors.com/category/star-blog/ or call 949-443-1970.

About Star Motors:
Since 1986, Star Motors has provided superior technical and customer service in the automotive maintenance and repair industry. For the past six consecutive years, Star Motors has been voted "Best Auto Repair" for both San Juan Capistrano and all of Orange County. Their highly trained technicians have experience working with a wide range of makes and models, including foreign and luxury vehicles from makers including Porsche, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Lexus. With mechanics and staff who take pride in delivering auto repair, Orange County residents trust Star Motors for more than just run-of-the-mill auto repair.

About Juan Pena:
Nationally recognized and widely published watercolor artist Juan Pena began painting in the plein air style in 1959, working in Napa Valley under the mentorship of renowned California watercolorist Vernon Nye. Pena's work has been displayed in prestigious exhibitions, including shows organized by the Transparent Watercolor Society of America and the National Watercolor Society. A recipient of numerous awards, Pena spends his time traveling and teaching painting to students both internationally and in his hometown of Auburn, California.

About J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center:
Located in San Juan Capistrano, the seven-acre J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center is open to any person with a disability who can benefit from therapeutic riding. Founded as the Orange Country Riding Center by Nancy and Derek Lewis in 1978, the non-profit that began as an effort to help their son has grown into an organization that annually serves more than 600 people with disabilities. Drawing interns and students from around the world, the Shea Center is internationally recognized by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH) for excellence in therapeutic riding programs.

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