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MUSIC
BORDER MUSIC SERIES
Border Books at South Coast Plaza will present free music entertainment
beginning May 5. Larry Jones will play jazz music May 5; Joseph Yashar
will play classic guitar May 6; J.J. Slim will play pop music May 12;
Five O’Clock will play pop music May 13; Secondhand Smoke will play
country music May 19; John Joseph will play pop music May 20; George
Matoian will play jazz music May 26; Roger Kraft will play pop music May
27; Barrett-Wilkins Duo will play jazz music May 28. All performances
begin at 8:30 p.m. at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. For more information,
call (714) 432-7854.
‘VOICES OF HEAVEN AND EARTH’
Pacific Chorale will present “Voices of Heaven and Earth” featuring work
by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Frank Martin, Samuel Barber, Eric Whitacre and a
tribute to Jester Hairston at 7 p.m. May 7. Tickets are $14 to $48. For
more information, call (714) 740-7878 or (714) 662-2345.
‘VIVA LA GAMBA’
The Harmonica Baroque Players will present “Viva La Gamba,” the third
program in a three-concert series at 4 p.m. May 7 at Newport Harbor
Lutheran Church, 798 Dover Drive, Newport Beach. General admission is
$12; Seniors and full-time students $10. For more information, call (714)
970-8545.
GROUND-LEVEL SUNDAYS
The Lab Anti-Mall will have disc jockeys spinning experimental grooves
from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays in April. DJ Suhblymnl and Area 57 Productions
will spin today. The Lab is at 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For
information, call (714) 960-6660.
HI-WATT WEDNESDAYS
The Lab Anti-Mall will host live music performances from 6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesdays in April. The Lab is at 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For
information, call (714) 960-6660.
SALUTING BIG BANDS
“Music From the Swingingest Era” is the title of the spring concert being
presented by OCC’s Wind Ensemble at 3 p.m. May 7 in OCC’s Robert B. Moore
Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The ensemble’s salute will
include big-band music from the 1930s and ‘40s. Advance tickets are $5 or
$7 at the door. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.
GUITAR ENSEMBLE CONCERT
OCC’s Guitar Ensemble will present its annual spring concert at 8 p.m.
May 13 in OCC’s Fine Arts Recital Hall, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.
Advance tickets are $3.50. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more
information, call (714) 432-5880.
SYMPHONY FINALE
OCC’s Symphony Orchestra will present its final concert at 7:30 p.m. May
14 in OCC’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.
Brian Gould will be the featured soloist. He will be performing
Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Advance tickets are $6. Tickets at
the door will be $10. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.
‘FOREVER FIFTIES, VOL. II’
OCC will present “Forever Fifties, Vol. II,” a program of 1950s music, at
8 p.m. May 20 in its Robert B. Moore Theatre. Tickets are $25 to $29. OCC
is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)
432-5880.
JCC SPRING CONCERT
The Jewish Community Center of Orange County will present a spring
concert at 2 p.m. May 21 featuring Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” and
“Spring” from Vivialdi’s “The Four Seasons.” Tickets are $3 to $25. The
center is at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call
(714) 755-0340.
STAGE
‘DRIVING MISS DAISY’
The Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse will present Alfred Uhry’s play “Driving
Miss Daisy” through Sunday. Curtain is at 8 p.m. Thursdays through
Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $10 to $12. The playhouse is
at 661 Hamilton St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949)
650-5269.
‘THE HEIRESS’
Newport Theatre Arts Center will present Arthur Miller’s drama “The
Heiress,” through Sunday. The show runs at 8 p.m. Thursdays through
Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $13. Newport Theatre Arts
Center is at 2501 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call
(949) 631-0288.
‘AMY’S VIEW’
South Coast Repertory presents David Hare’s “Amy’s View” through May 14.
Tickets are $28 to $47. The playhouse is at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa
Mesa. For more information, call (714) 708-5555.
‘1776’
OCC’s Theatre Department will present the musical “1776” on May 11-14 and
May 18-21 in the college’s Drama Lab Theatre. The show, treating the
creation of the Declaration of Independence, debuted on Broadway in 1969.
OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $7 to $14. For more
information, call (714) 432-5880.
ART
‘ART OF SPRING’ EXHIBIT
Impressionist artist Lau Chun will make a special appearance at Lahaina
Galleries from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 13. New works by Chun will be
featured at the gallery through Monday. The gallery is at 1173 Newport
Center Drive, Newport Beach. Free. Reservations are recommended. (949)
721-9117.
‘PERSONAL REFLECTIONS’
Graphics Gallery will exhibit the works of Zoe Hadley through May 20 in
“Personal Reflections.” A reception with the artist will be held from 6
to 9 p.m. May 12. Graphics Gallery is at 219 Marine Ave., Balboa Island.
For more information, call (949) 673-2220.
ISLAND PATHWAYS
The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is holding an exhibit on the history
of traditional navigation techniques and watercraft used by the island
people of the Pacific. The free display, which features ancient pottery,
war clubs, paddles, tools and decorative items from many Pacific Rim
cultures, will be on display through June 18. The museum is open 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays and is at 151 E. Coast Highway,
Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 673-7863.
LIBRARY PHOTOGRAPHY
The Newport Beach Public Library presents “Library: The Drama Within,” an
exhibit of photographs by Diane Asseo Griliches taken in libraries around
the world, through Sunday. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport
Beach. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.
MILFORD ZORNES WATERCOLORS
The Newport Beach Central Library will host an exhibit of watercolors by
artist Milford Zornes May 3 to 31. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave.,
Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.
CITY HALL ART SHOW
The Newport Beach City Hall will host its Spring Juried Orange County
Show on May 4 through June 15, featuring works in watercolor, pastel,
acrylic and two-dimensional media. City Hall is at 3300 Newport Blvd.,
Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 717-3870.
ORANGE COUNTY ARTISTS SHOWCASE 2000
The Costa Mesa Senior Center will present the “Orange County Artists
Showcase 2000,” an exhibition of work by senior citizens May 5 to 7. The
Senior Center is at 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. For more information,
call (949) 645-2356.
BALBOA ISLAND ARTWALK 2000
Balboa Island will hold an Artwalk from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 21. The
event will feature 60 local artists painting along the South Bayfront
promenade, between Marine Avenue and the Ferry Landing at Opal. Admission
is free. For information, call (949) 673-5706.
DANCE
‘GISELLE’
The Festival Ballet Theatre will feature American Ballet Theatre dancers
Ashley Tuttle and Gennadi Saveliev in its Saturday and Sunday production
of “Giselle” at OCC’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa
Mesa. The performance will be at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets at the door will be $18 for adults and $15 for children. For more
information, call (714) 432-5880.
CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO
OCC’s dance department will stage “Fiesta Latina” at 10 a.m. and noon Friday in the college’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road. The
50-minute performance is part of a dance and cultural heritage outreach
program, and the 13 OCC student dancers will take their show to Orange
County schools from May 8 to 12. Admission is free but reservations are
required for the Cinco de Mayo shows. For more information, call (714)
432-5506.
HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
As part of the Imagination Celebration Orange County, the staff of the
Orange County High School of the Arts will present a free two-hour class
of jazz and ballet from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Orange County
Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more
information, call (714) 536-8597.
ISRAELI DANCE TROUPE
The Dor Sheni Song and Dance Troupe from Israel will perform at 7 p.m.
May 9 at the Jewish Federation Campus in honor of Mother’s Day. The
performance is in support of the “Mother to Another” program for Israeli
children whose lives have been shattered by abuse, violence and neglect.
Admission is $18. Children under 13 are free. Dessert will be served. The
campus is at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call
(714) 755-5555, Ext. 224.
MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE
“A Celebration of Middle Eastern Dance” will be presented at 8 p.m. May
27 in the Robert B. Moore Theatre at OCC, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.
The evening of lavish costumes and beautiful music will celebrate the
life a the late Ibrahim Farrah, an award-winning choreographer, editor
and pioneer of Middle Eastern Dance in America. Advanced tickets are $28
or $32 at the door. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.
DANSCENE STUDIO
Danscene Studio offers ballroom dancing at 8 p.m. on the first Friday of
every month. Admission is $10. The studio is at 2980 McClintock Way,
Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 641-8688.
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. Tuesdays. Singles
and couples are welcome. Cost is $3. The center is at 695 W. 19th St. For
more information, call (949) 645-2356.
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 McClintock Way, Costa Mesa.
For more information, call (714) 641-8688.
BIG BAND DANCING
The Oasis Senior Center holds an afternoon of dancing to live big band
music Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Coffee and refreshments are served.
The center is at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. For more
information, call (949) 644-3244.
BALLROOM DANCING
The DeFore Foundation for the Arts will hold swing and Latin dancing
classes from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $10 admission covers
the hour dance lesson and the open dancing session that follows. The
class is held at 151 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call
(949) 241-9908.
POETRY
OPEN MIKE POETRY
In honor of National Poetry Month, Borders Books, Music and Cafe will
hold an open mike poetry night at 7 p.m. each Monday in April. The store
is at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)
432-7854.
THE FACTORY READINGS
An evening of performance poetry will be held at 8 p.m. the first Tuesday
of every month at the Gypsy Den Cafe and Reading Room at The Lab
Anti-Mall, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. At 8 p.m. Tuesday, “The Diva &
The Debauche” will be presented, featuring poet T.S. Kerrigan and musical
soloist Bonita Nahoum Jaros. For more information, call (714) 549-7012.
Admission is free, but voluntary donations are accepted for the
performers.
LITERARY
HEMINGWAY REVISITED
Actor/author Thomas Prosser will take on the role of Ernest Hemingway in
a one-man performance called “The Lost Generation” at 7 p.m. Saturday at
Borders Books, Music and Cafe. 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Free. (714)
432-7854.
DRAGON TALES
Barnes and Noble Metro Pointe will host a special story time at 2 p.m.
May 6 for Dragon Tales Publishing, which is donating 650 copies of their
children’s book “Dream Time Friend” by Nyle Steck to several local needy
children. Refreshments will be provided. Admission is free. Barnes and
Noble is at 901 S. Coast Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 444-0226.
‘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
The club meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month to discuss
Oprah Winfrey’s most recent book selections at Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Newport Beach. The store is at 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach.
For more information, call (949) 759-0982.
KIDS
STORY TIMEBarnes & Noble Fashion Island hosts story time from 10:45 to
11:30 a.m. every Tuesday. The store is at 953 Newport Center Drive,
Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-0982.
STARLIGHT STORY TIMEChildren age 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 STORY TIMESThe Newport Beach Central library offers story
time at 7 p.m Mondays and at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The library is at 1000
Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Children are invited to wear pajamas to the
evening story times. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.
STORY TIME TRIANGLE SQUARE
Barnes & Noble Triangle Square hosts story time 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.
STORY TIME METRO POINTE
Barnes & Noble Metro Pointe hosts story time at 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays for
children of all ages, 901-B South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa. For more
information, call (714) 444-0226.
SPECIAL
SYMPHONY OF WINES
The Philharmonic Society will present “Symphony of Wines from 2 p.m. to 5
p.m. Sunday at the Sheraton Newport Beach Hotel. The event will feature a
variety of fine wines from around the world, live entertainment and a
silent auction. The hotel is at 4545 MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Beach.
Tickets are $50 per person. For tickets or information, call (949)
752-6277, Ext. 234.
JEWISH COMMUNITY FAIR
To celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, the Jewish
Community Center of Orange County will present, “Chai 2 K,” the 9th
annual Jewish Community Fair, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 7 at the Jewish
Federation campus, 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. The event will feature
rides, skill games, booths and activities as well as Judaica vendors,
souvenirs, books and trinkets. Ethnic foods such as knishes and falafels
will be served along with American favorites such as cotton candy, hot
dogs and snow cones. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children under
12 and seniors. For more information, call (714) 755-0340.
FAMILY FUN DAY
The Newport Beach Central Library will host “Family Fun Day,” featuring
mimes, music, storytelling and balloon art, from noon to 4 p.m. May 6.
The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more information,
call (949) 717-3801.
‘ART OF SHOPPING’
Fashion Island’s “Art of Spring,” a spring event with floral displays and
a variety of entertainment throughout the center, will continue through
May 14. The event features children’s crafts, a nine-hole putting green,
and other festivities. Admission is free. For more information, call
(949) 721-2000.
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. Fridays
and 1:30 to 8 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call (949) 650-8463.
FARMERS MARKETS
The Orange County Market Place is held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays
and Sundays in the main parking lot of the Orange County Fairgrounds.
Admission is $1 for adults, children under 12 years old are free. For
information, call (949) 723-6616. The Corona del Mar farmers market is
held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday sin the municipal parking lot at
Bayside Drive and Marguerite Ave.
DINING
SUNDAY BRUNCH
The Sutton Place Hotel hosts a Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
featuring international seafood and salad buffets, roasts carved to
order, breakfast favorites and more. The event is $30, $40 with
champagne. The hotel is at 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. For more
information, call (949) 476-2001.
BRUNCH AT LA GRANJA
La Granja Mediterranean Grill is now offering Champagne Brunch from 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. La Granja is in Newport Plaza Center at 1000
Bristol St., Newport Beach. For reservations and more information, call
(949) 252-9396.
TWILIGHT DINING AT VILLA NOVA
Villa Nova Restaurant offers a “Twilight Dining” menu featuring dishes
such as Chicken Parmigiana and Calamari Picante at low early evening
prices. The menus are offered from 5 to 6 p.m. daily except Saturday and
from 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The restaurant is at 3131 W. Coast Highway,
Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 642-7880.
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 daily 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.
CARMELO’S RISTORANTE
Carmelo’s offers live music Tuesdays through Sundays and is at 3520 E.
Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Tate S, a funk, rock and Motown act, plays
at 9:30 tonight. 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. For more information, 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.
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.
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. 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 E. Edgewater at the
Balboa Ferry Landing. For more information, call (949) 675-2373.
TRIANON LOUNGE
The lounge in the Sutton Place Hotel offers live music by the Stonebridge
Band from 9:30 p.m. until closing on Saturdays. No cover charge. The
hotel is at 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. For more information,
call (949) 476-2001.
THE TEA ROOM
Karaoke is offered 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 Mike Night” is held 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. The three-piece jazz and blues band Misbehavin’ plays at 9
p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Villa Nova is at 3131 W. Coast Highway,
Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 642-7880.
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