After Hours

MUSIC

SAXOPHONIST JEFF GONZALES

Soprano saxophonist Jeff Gonzales will perform smooth jazz at Bistro 201

from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Bistro 201 is at 3333 West Coast

Highway in Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 631-1551 or

(949) 376-8792.

MONICA MANCINI

Monica Mancini, daughter of Henry Mancini, will perform her father’s

compositions at the Robert B. Moore Theatre at OCC on Sunday. The concert

is a benefit for the theater’s improvement fund. Tickets are $29 and

available by phone at (714) 432-5880 and at the OCC Community Education

Ticket Office at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

BRIAN BARRETT/JASON WILKINS TRIO

The Brian Barrett/Jason Wilkins Trio will play jazz at That’s Aroma from

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 26. That’s Aroma is at 1870 Harbor

Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 548-7999.

RAYMOND GARNER

Concert organist Raymond Garner will perform “L’Orgue Mystique by

Tournemire, Sonata No. 14” by Rheinberger and selections by Franck,

Vierne, Widor and Scott Joplin at 8 p.m. Monday at St. Andrew’s

Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach. The church is at 600 St. Andrew’s

Road, Newport Beach. The suggested donation is $10. For more information,

call (949) 631-2880.

FREE LUNCH CONCERT

The Orange County Performing Arts Center will hold a free concert by the

Caribbean-flavored band Damaru from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday. The concert

will be in Founders Hall at The Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (714) 556-ARTS.

HANK SHAPIRO AND JOE FRIEDMAN

Harmonica ace Hank Shapiro will appear with keyboardist Joe Friedman at

the Jewish Senior Center at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. The Center is at 250 E.

Baker St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 513-5641.

PIANIST GENE HARRISJazz pianist Gene Harris will perform at the Jazz Club

at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on Friday through Sept. 26.

Shows times are at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 12:30

p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $36 and $42. The Orange County Performing Arts

Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (714) 740-7878.

PIECEMAKERS MUSICAL

The Piecemakers singers will present the musical “Life on the Muddy

River” at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 outside the Piecemakers Country Store. A $5

donation is requested. The store is at 1720 Adams Ave., Costa Mesa. For

more information, call (714) 641-3112.

GLENN MILLER TRIBUTE

OCC will host a tribute to Glenn Miller at 4 p.m. Sept. 26. The event, to

be held in the Robert B. Moore Theatre, will feature ex-Glenn Miller

saxophonist Tex Beneke along with the Modernaires. Tickets are $27, with

discounts available for OCC students, seniors, and children under 12. OCC

is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

432-5880.

MAHLER’S ‘SYMPHONY OF A THOUSAND’

Pacific Symphony Orchestra will play Mahler’s “Symphony of a Thousand” on

Oct. 1 and 2 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center’s Segerstrom

Hall. The concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 to $50. The Center is

at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

740-7878.

EROICA TRIO

The Eroica Trio plays the Orange County Performing Arts Center’s Founders

Hall at 11 a.m. Oct 3. Tickets are $34. The Center is at 600 Town Center

Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 740-7878.

THE KINGSTON TRIO AND THE LETTERMEN

The Kingston Trio and The Lettermen play at the Orange County Performing

Arts Center at 8 p.m. Oct. 15 and 16. Tickets are $14 to $54. The Center

is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

740-7878.

DANCING DINOSAURS

The Pacific Symphony Orchestra performs works from “Jurassic Park,”

Holst’s “Planets,” and Tchaikovsky’s “Tempest” at the Orange County

Performing Arts Center at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Oct. 16. The Center is at 600

Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 740-7878.

TED HERMAN BAND & MILLS BROTHERS TRIBUTE

OCC hosts Ted Herman and the Big Band Alumni Orchestra along with singer

John Mills at 4 p.m. Oct. 17. Tickets to the event are $29. OCC is at

2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

432-5880.

DEBUSSY TRIO

The Orange County Performing Arts Center hosts The Debussy Trio for the

U.S. premiere of Bruce Broughton’s “Tyvek Wood” and Ian Krouse’s “Cinco

Canciones Insolitas” at 8 p.m. Oct. 21. Tickets are $34. The Center is at

600 Town Center Drive. For more information, call (213) 365-3500.

CONTEMPORARY CHORUS

“20th Century Romantics,” the first show of the William Hall Master

Chorale’s new season, will open Oct. 24 in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian

Church. Tickets to the program, which features works by Ralph Vaughan

Williams and Maurice Durufle, are $51 to $137 and are available by phone

at (714) 556-6262. St. Andrew’s is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport

Beach.

DISTURBING THE PEACE

The rock band Disturbing the Peace will perform Oct. 29 at the American

Legion Hall in a benefit for Ensign Intermediate School. The hall is at

215 15th St., Newport Beach. Tickets must be bought in advance by calling

(949) 675-1187.

ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT CONCERT AT SEGERSTROM

This year’s annual Candlelight Concert at Segerstrom Hall in December

will feature Broadway actress Linda Eder. The concert will begin with a

cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception, followed by a musical performance

and dinner. The evening will close with another performance of seasonal

favorites by the William Hall Master Chorale. The concert is scheduled

for Dec. 10. Segerstrom Hall is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

STAGE

‘THE GINGERBREAD LADY’

Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse presents “The Gingerbread Lady” by Neil Simon

through Sunday. Performances take place at 8 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m.

Sunday. Tickets are $12, $10 for seniors and students. The playhouse is

at 661 Hamilton Street, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949)

650-5269.

‘MISS SAIGON’

The Broadway musical “Miss Saigon” will be featured at Segerstrom Hall

through Sept. 25. Set in 1975, the plot revolves around the love story of

a young Vietnamese girl and an American GI. Tickets are $41 to $66 and

are on sale at The Center Box Office and by phone through Ticketmaster at

(714) 740-7878 or (213) 365-3500. Tickets are also available online at

www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, call (714) 556-ARTS.

‘FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS’

Alan Ball’s play “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” runs through Oct. 2

at The Theatre District, with performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and

Saturdays and at 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets for Friday and Sunday shows are

$15, $20 for Saturday shows. The Theatre District is at 2930 Bristol St.,

Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 435-4043.

‘MOON OVER BUFFALO’

Newport Theatre Arts Center presents Ken Ludwig’s “Moon Over Buffalo”

through Oct. 10. Tickets for the comic play are $15 for opening night,

$13 for general admission. The theater is at 2501 Cliff Drive, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 631-0288.

SHAW’S ‘PHILANDERER’

South Coast Repertory opens its 1999-2000 season with “The Philanderer”

by George Bernard Shaw. The play, a comic look at the avoidance of

marriage and the cultivation of “charming friendships,” will run through

Oct. 10. SCR is at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $18 to

$47 and may be purchased by calling (714) 708-5555.

PLAY ON GALA BALL

The South Coast Repertory will hold a gala ball Saturday to raise funds

for SCR. The event will be from 6:30 p.m. to midnight. For information,

call (714) 708-5525.

‘TRUE WEST’

The South Coast Repertory presents Sam Shepard’s play “True West” Tuesday

through Oct. 24. Shows will run at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with

matinees at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. SCR is at 655 Town Center

Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 708-5555.

DEATH DEFYING ACTS

OCC presents “Death Defying Acts,” three one-act plays by Elaine May,

David Mamet and Woody Allen, Thursday through Sept. 26 and Sept. 30

through Oct. 3. Show times are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturdays and

at 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $6 to $9. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.

FRANK GORSHIN

Comedian and impressionist Frank Gorshin will perform at OCC’s Robert B.

Moore theatre at 8 p.m. Sept. 25. Advance tickets are $25, $22 for OCC

students, seniors and children under 12. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.

‘I HATE HAMLET’

OCC presents Paul Rudnick’s comic play “I Hate Hamlet” Oct. 9 through 10

and 16 through 17. Shows are at 8 p.m. Saturdays and at 7 p.m. Sundays.

Advance tickets are $5. For more information, call (714) 432-5640.

‘COMEDIENNE’

Lilly Tomlin is coming to the Orange County Performing Arts Center Dec. 3

and 4. Tickets for the two-time Tony Award-winning comedienne range from

$36 to $49 and go on sale Oct. 24. The Orange County Performing Arts

Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets may be purchased

through Ticketmaster at (714) 740-7878 or by calling the center at (714)

556-ARTS.

ART

‘CALIFORNIA SURFRIDERS: A CENTURY OF WEST COAST SURFING’

This exhibit features a comprehensive collection of vintage surfboards,

photos and memorabilia chronicling significant milestones in the

development of surfing in California throughout the past 100 years and

will be on display at the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum through Oct. 31

in the Museum’s Grand Salon. The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is at 151

E. Coast Highway in Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

673-7863.

‘OUTSIDE THE BOX: PHOTO PORTFOLIOS FROM THE COLLECTION’

This exhibit highlights the remarkable collection of photos from the

permanent collection of the Orange County Museum of Art, featuring works

by more than 30 photographers. The photos will be on display through Oct.

17. in the museum’s Pick/Laudati Gallery. The Orange County Museum of Art

is at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. For more information call

(949) 759-1122.

TUESDAY TALKS AT THE MUSEUM

The Orange County Museum of Art is offering an ongoing series of free

talks related to the art of the museum’s galleries. The talks are held at

noon Tuesdays. UCI art Professor Stephen Barker speaks Oct. 5 on “City as

Dream and Nightmare: Illusions and Urban Life.” L.A.-based critic David

Pagel talks Oct. 12 on contemporary painting. OCMA is at 850 San Clemente

Drive. For more information, call (949) 759-1122.

RICO LeBRUN EXHIBIT

This exhibit at the Orange County Museum of Art showcases the work of

Rico LeBrun (1900-1964), who has been called the most important draftsman

in the United States during the first half of the 20th century. The

exhibit is a selection of LeBrun’s drawings complemented by the

figurative sculptures produced at the end of his life. Showing in the

Small Sculpture Gallery through Oct. 17 at the main museum, 850 San

Clemente Drive between Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz Streets, Newport

Beach. The museum is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, children under

16 and OCMA members are free. For more information, call (949) 759-1122

or visit the Web site www.ocartsnet.org/ocma.

MICHAEL BREWSTER EXHIBIT

The Orange County Museum of Art presents the work of Michael Brewster

through the end of the year. Brewster manipulates natural phenomena such

as sound without using sophisticated technology. Presented in the

Installation Gallery of the main museum, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport

Beach. The museum is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, children under

16 and OCMA members are free. For more information, call (949) 759-1122

or visit the Web site www.ocartsnet.org/ocma.

‘THE CALIFORNIA WATERCOLOR MOVEMENT’

This exhibit highlights watercolor art from 1930 to 1950 by various

watercolor artists including: Emil Kosa Jr., David Levine and Rex Brandt.

The art will be on display at the Orange County Museum of Art’s satellite

gallery in South Coast Plaza through Oct. 31. The gallery at South Coast

Plaza is at 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For more information call (949)

759-1122

‘ART OF THE 20TH CENTURY PART II: 1945-1990s’

Visionaries, an organization that supports the educational activities of

the Orange County Museum of Art, is sponsoring an eight-week lecture

series given by Kate Johnson. The lectures will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.

Thursdays through Nov. 4. The fee for the class is $135 for OCMA members

and $145 for nonmembers. Class size is limited, so preregistration is

required. OCMA is at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 759-1122

PACIFIC CRAFTS SHOW

OCMA presents the Pacific Craft Show on Friday through Oct. 1. The show

is an exhibit and sale of crafts from more than 50 artisans. Tickets to

the opening reception Friday are $75. Admission to the show is free all

other days. OCMA is at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 759-1122, ext. 505.

‘THE STUFF DREAMS ARE MADE OF’

Lydia Ringwald’s oil and watercolor paintings will be on display in the

exhibit “The Stuff Dreams are Made Of” in the Newport Beach Central

Library’s foyer Oct. 1 through 31. There will be a reception for the

artist from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 3 and a discussion of the philosophy behind

the art at 7 p.m. Oct. 14. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave. For more

information, call (949) 717-3801.

‘IN THE CITY’

OCMA’s exhibit “In the City: Urban Views 1900-1940” looks at early 20th

century visions of the city, and comprises more than 50 paintings from

the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art. The

exhibit runs Oct. 16 through Jan. 23. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to

3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Admission is $5, $4 for seniors and

students. The museum is at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. For

more information, call (949) 759-1122.

DOCENT TRAINING

The Orange County Museum of Art will offer a training program for

volunteer docents. The nine-month program will begin in the fall and can

be taken Wednesday evenings or Thursday mornings. For more information,

call (949) 759-1122, ext. 204.

DANCE

TWIN PALMS

Twin Palms offers swing music at 8 p.m. Sundays, dinner jazz from 6 to 10

p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, a rhythm and blues band Thursdays, and a

top 40 funk band Fridays. The eatery is at Fashion Island, 630 Newport

Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 721-8288.

ARGENTINE TANGO

DanScene Studio has tango dancing from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. the first

Saturday of every month. DanScene is at 2980 A McClintock Way, Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (949) 833-1844.

DANCE 204

Dance 204 offers private and group instruction in beginning and advanced

ballroom, Latin and modern dancing at 204 Washington St., Balboa. For

more information, call (949) 675-9082.

BALLROOM FOR SENIORS

The Costa Mesa Senior Center offers ballroom dancing to the music of the

Ray Robbins Combo for adults from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Tuesday.

Singles and couples are welcome. Cost is $3. The center is at 695 W. 19th

St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 645-2356.

BALLROOM DANCING

The DeFore Foundation for the Arts will hold ballroom dancing classes on

Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30 to 11 p.m. $8 admission covers the

hour dance lesson and the open dancing session that follows. The class is

at 151 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949)

241-9908.

‘LES BALLETS AFRICAINS’

The premiere touring dance company of Africa, “Les Ballets Africains,”

will perform at OCC at 8 p.m. Oct. 1. Tickets to the event are $29. OCC

is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

432-5880.

SAN FRANCISCO BALLET

The Orange County Performing Arts Center presents the San Francisco

Ballet in “Giselle” Oct. 6 through 10. Shows times are at 8 p.m.

Wednesday through Saturday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are

$10 to $68. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 740-7878.

FILM

POETRY

THE FACTORY READINGS

An evening of performance poetry will be held the first Tuesday of every

month at the Gypsy Den Cafe and Reading Room at The Lab Anti-Mall, 2930

Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 549-7012.

Admission is free, but voluntary donations are accepted for the

performers.

LITERARY

‘SIMPLE ABUNDANCE’ DISCUSSION GROUP

Based on the books of Sarah Ban Breathnach, this discussion group focuses

on appreciation, expression and gratitude. Led by Audre de Nard at

Borders Books, Music and Cafe the first Thursday of each month at 6:30

p.m. Borders is at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (949) 631-8661.

OPRAH BOOK CLUB

This club meets the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. to discuss

Oprah’s most recent book selections at Barnes & Noble Newport Beach.

Barnes & Noble Newport Beach is at 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-0982.

LEONARD BERNARD READING

Corona del Mar children’s author Leonard Bernard will sign books at the

Toy Boat Toy Store Sept. 25 from noon to 3 p.m. The store is at 3331 E.

Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. For more information, call (949) 673-3791.

KIDS

STORYTIME

Barnes & Noble Fashion Island hosts story time every Tuesday from 10:45

to 11:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble Fashion Island is at 953 Newport Center

Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-0982.

STARLIGHT STORYTIME

Children ages 3 to 7 are invited to participate in songs and finger

puppet plays at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Costa Mesa Library, 1855 Park Ave.,

Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 646-8845.

NEWPORT LIBRARY STORYTIMES

The Newport Beach Central library offers storytime Mondays at 7 p.m and

Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport

Beach. The Corona del Mar Branch Library offers storytime Wednesdays in

September at 7 p.m. The branch library is at 420 Marigold Ave., Corona

del Mar. Children are invited to wear pajamas to the evening storytimes.

For more information, call (949) 717-3801.

STORYTIME TRIANGLE SQUARE

Barnes & Noble Triangle Square hosts storytime the second and fourth

Tuesday of each month for children of all ages, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (949) 631-0614.

STORYTIME METRO POINTE

Barnes & Noble Metro Pointe hosts storytime every Wednesday at 10:45 a.m.

for children of all ages, 901-B South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 444-0226.

SPECIAL

TOUR THE CENTER

The Center is offering tours of its facilities. The 1 hour 15 minute tour

will provide a detailed look at Segerstrom Hall. Tours take place

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. The Orange County

Performing Arts Center is at 800 Town Center Drive. Call (714) 556-2122

for more information.

ROBERT MONDAVI WINE & FOOD CENTER

The center features many special events each month and is at 1570 Scenic

Ave., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 979-4510.

HI-TIME WINE CELLARS

Hi-Time Wine Cellars features wine tastings from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on

Fridays and 1:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, call (949)

650-8463.

THE GOURMET DETECTIVE

An interactive comical murder mystery is presented at 8 p.m. every Friday

and Saturday at the Mezzanine Restaurant, 19800 MacArthur Blvd., Newport

Beach. Packages run from $42 to $54 per person. For more information,

call (714) 979-CLUE.

FARMERS MARKETS

The Orange County Market Place is held every Saturday and Sunday from 7

a.m. to 4 p.m. in the main parking lot of the Orange County Fairgrounds.

Admission is $1 for adults, children under 12 years are free. For

information, call (949) 723-6616. Corona del Mar farmers market is held

from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in the municipal parking lot at

Bayside Drive and Marguerite Ave.

ADULT CLASSES AT MUSEUM OF ART

The Orange County Museum of art offers a broad range of classes for

adults beginning in late September and early October. Courses from

drawing to Polaroid transfer to photography are available. For more

information, call (949) 759-1122.

CHILDREN’S CLASSES AT THE MUSEUM

The Orange County Museum of art offers a broad range of classes for

children beginning in October and November. Courses from watercolors to

hat making are available. For more information, call (949) 759-1122.

COMPUTER SHOW

The OC Fairgrounds hosts a computer show today and Sunday from 10 a.m. to

5 p.m. Admission is $5. The Fairgrounds are at 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.

For more information, call (714) 838-5941.

TOY AND COLLECTIBLE EXPO

A toy and collectible expo will be held at the OC Fairgrounds today and

Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5. The Fairgrounds are at 88

Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 545-6270.

BIRD FAIR

Birds of all feathers will be present for a bird fair at the OC

Fairgrounds Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5, $4 for seniors,

and $1 for children. The Fairgrounds are at 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.

For more information, call (714) 828-2607.

PLAYHOUSE AUCTION

Children’s playhouses will be auctioned to raise money for the Orange

County and greater Los Angeles/Ventura chapters of HomeAid at Fashion

Island, 843 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. The playhouses, which

will be available for guided tours starting on Sunday, will be auctioned

on Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. Tickets to the auction are $20 and tours are

available for $5. Call (949) 757-0520 for information.

SENIOR GAMES

The Orange County Fairgrounds features games for seniors Wednesday from 9

a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free. The Fairgrounds are at 88 Fair Drive,

Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 650-6727.

LIDO YACHT EXPO

Lido Marina Village hosts the Lido Yacht Expo Thursday through Sept. 26.

Hours are from noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 24, 10

a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 25, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 26. Lido Marina

Village is at 3420 Via Oporto, Newport Beach. For more information, call

(949) 675-8662.

*ANDALUSIAN HORSE SHOW

The Orange County Fairgrounds hosts an Andalusian horse show Friday

through Sept. 26 at the Equestrian center. The Fairgrounds are at 88 Fair

Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 842-9165.

*OFF-ROAD INDUSTRY SHOW

The Orange County Fairgrounds hosts an off-road industry show Friday and

Sept. 25 in buildings #10, #12, #14, and the Main Mall. The Fairgrounds

are at 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

842-9165.

CAR SHOW

The Assessment and Treatment Services Center will hold its 17th annual

Newport Beach Concours d’Elegance on Oct. 3. The Concours d’Elegance, a

car show and rally, will be held at the Pelican Hill Golf Course on

Pelican Hill Road. Admission is $20 per person. For information, call

(949) 756-0993.

DINING

TWILIGHT DINING AT VILLA NOVA

Villa Nova offers a special “Twilight Dining” menu, featuring favorite

recipes from executive chef Sonny Mergenthaler at early-bird prices.

Twilight dining is available from 5 to 6 p.m. every day except Saturday

and from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Villa Nova is at 3131 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. For information and reservations, call (949) 642-7880.

A TOAST TO THE MODERN GOURMAND

Massimo Navarretta, chef of Amici Trattoria, presents “A Toast to the

Modern Gourmand,” a tasting of American gourmet cheeses and vintage port

wines, Sept. 29 from 8 to 10 p.m. Amici Trattoria is at 655 Anton Blvd.,

Costa Mesa. The event is $35, and reservations are required. For more

information, call (714) 850-9399.

CLUBS

ALTA COFFEE

The Alta Coffee House presents musical acts at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays

through Saturdays. Admission is free. Alta Coffee is at 506 31st St.,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 675-0233.

ATRIUM MARQUIS HOTEL

The Atrium offers a variety of live music played every day at its

Airporter Club, 18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine. For more information, call

(949) 833-2770.

BIRRAPORETTI’S

Birraporetti’s offers swing music by the 12-piece Don Miller Orchestra at

8 p.m. on Mondays. Birraporetti’s is at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol

St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 850-9090.

BISTRO 201

Bistro 201 offers jazz performances at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays

and 11 a.m. on Sundays. Bistro 201 is at 3333 W. Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 631-1551.

CARLO’S RISTORANTE

Carlo’s offers live music Tuesdays through Sundays and is at 3520 E.

Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. No cover charge. For more information,

call (949) 675-1922.

CLUB MESA

Club Mesa offers live music every night of the week except Wednesday,

which is reserved for a spoken word and poetry show. Club Mesa is at 843

W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. Call (949) 642-6634.

DURTY NELLY’S

Nelly’s offers live music at 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and is at

2915 Red Hill Ave., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

957-1951.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

The Four Seasons offers live music Mondays through Saturdays and is at

690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

759-0808.

HARD ROCK CAFE

The Hard Rock offers live music on Sundays and is at 451 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 640-8844.

THE HARP INN

The inn offers live music Thursdays through Saturdays and is at 130 E.

17th St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 646-8855.

HOGUE BARMICHAEL’S

Barmichael’s offers live music Wednesdays through Saturdays and is at

3950 Campus Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

261-6270.

LIDO CIGAR ROOM

The cigar room is a place to enjoy a smoke with your drink. No cover

charge. The cigar room is at 3441 Via Lido, Suite D, Newport Beach. For

more information, call (949) 723-0595.

MARGARITAVILLE

Margaritaville offers live music and is at 2332 W. Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 631-8220.

MULDOON’S IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT

Muldoon’s offers live music Thursdays through Sundays and is at 202

Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island, Newport Beach. Albert Hall plays

today, and Van Dieman is slated for Sunday. For more information, call

(714) 640-4110.

OYSTER BAR LOUNGE

Newport Landing’s Oyster Bar Lounge showcases local pop and light rock

acts Fridays and Saturdays. The lounge is at 503 East Edgewater at the

Balboa Ferry Landing. For more information, call (949) 675-2373.

THE MARRIOTT

The Marriott offers live music Mondays through Saturdays and is at 900

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

640-4000.

PLANET HOLLYWOOD

Planet Hollywood offers live music on Wednesdays and is at South Coast

Plaza. For more information, call (714) 668-1440.

TRIANON LOUNGE

The lounge in the Sutton Place Hotel offers live music by the Sonebridge

Band on Saturdays 9:30 p.m. until closing. No cover charge. The hotel is

at 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

476-2001.

THE TEA ROOM

Karaoke from 7 to 11 p.m. on Thursdays. The Tea Room is at 3100 Irvine

Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 756-0121.

TOTALLY COFFEE

“Open Mic Night” from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays. Totally Coffee is at

1525 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

435-9367.

VILLA NOVA

Enjoy piano bar music with Rich Fauno at 9 p.m. Sundays through

Wednesdays. Pappa Bear Patterson performs jazz/blues/pop at 9 p.m.

Thursdays through Saturdays. Villa Nova is at 3131 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. For more information call (949) 642-7880.