AFTER HOURS

Send AFTER HOURS items to the Daily Pilot, 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA

92627; fax them to (949) 646-4170; or call (949) 764-4330. A complete

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BEST BET

The Harmonia Baroque Players present “Echoes of the Millennium” at

Newport Harbor Lutheran Church at 4 p.m. Jan. 22. The concert includes a

retrospective of the ensemble’s work. Tickets are $12, $10 for seniors

and students. The church is at 798 Dover Drive, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 548-3631. Pictured, from left, are Barbara King,

Devin Fryling, Thomas Axworthy, Mari Haig, Richard Glenn and Marika

Frankl.

MUSIC

DELTA BLUES AND RAGTIME

Brian Barrett will play acoustic blues and ragtime music starting at 9

p.m. Wednesdays in January at Sid’s, 445 N. Newport Blvd., Newport Beach.

The show is free. For more information, call (949) 650-7437.

BRIAN BARRETT/JASON WILKINS TRIO

The Brian Barrett/Jason Wilkins Trio will play jazz at That’s Aroma, 1870

Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays in January. For

more information, call (949) 548-7999.

LEIF OVE ANDSNES

Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes performs at the Orange County Performing Arts

Center at 8 p.m. Friday. The program of works by Bach, Prokofiev and

others will demonstrate Andsnes’ technical brilliance and versatility.

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

call (714) 740-7878.

JENNY SUTHERLAND

Borders Books & Music South Coast Plaza hosts pop musician Jenny

Sutherland at 8:30 p.m. Friday. The store is at 3333 Bear St., Costa

Mesa. The show is free. For more information, call (714) 432-7854.

JOSEPH YASHAR

Borders Books & Music South Coast Plaza hosts classical guitarist Joseph

Yashar at 8:30 p.m. Friday. The store is at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa.

The show is free. For more information, call (714) 432-7854.

THE AMERICAN STRING QUARTET

The Orange County Performing Arts Center hosts the American String

Quartet at 8 p.m. Saturday. The group will play works by Mozart, Bartok

and Dvorak. There will be a free preview talk with Herbert Glass one hour

before the performance. Tickets are $34. The center is at 600 Town Center

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

‘OKLAHOMA!’

The Musical Theater Academy of Orange County presents “Oklahoma!” at the

Costa Mesa High School theater, 2650 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Shows are

at 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Jan. 22 and 3 p.m. Jan. 23.

Tickets are $6 to $9. For more information, call (949) 646-6624.

‘THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO’

Opera Pacific presents Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro” Jan. 18, 20, 22 and

23 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $32 to $107.

The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Show times are at

7:30 p.m., except the Jan. 23 show, which is at 2 p.m. For more

information, call (714) 740-7878.

THE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

The Philharmonic Society performs at the Orange County Performing Arts

Center at 8 p.m. Jan 19 and 21. The concerts will feature works by

Brahms, Mozart and Beethoven. Tickets are $15 to $55. The center is at

600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949)

553-2422.

‘CHARLIE BROWN’

The Musical Theater Academy of Orange County presents “Charlie Brown” at

11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Jan. 22. The show will be held at the theater, 2488

Newport Blvd., Suite C, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $4. For more information,

call (949) 646-6624.

‘AIN’T MISBEHAVIN”

OCC presents “Ain’t Misbehavin”’ at 4 p.m. Jan. 23. The show celebrates

the music and style of musician “Fats” Waller. Tickets are $21 to $27.

OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(714) 432-5880.

THOMAS HAMPSON

Acclaimed baritone Thomas Hampson will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at

the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Hampson’s recital will feature

compositions by Schubert, Mahler, Barber, Copland and others. Tickets are

$35 to $44. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 740-7878.

ART

‘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 through Jan. 23. The museum is open 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.

‘EUROPEAN IMPRESSIONS’

The Impressionist-inspired oil paintings of Lenora Monahan and the work

of Molly Greenberg will be on display through Feb. 14 in the Newport

Beach City Hall Gallery. The paintings depict landscapes in Tuscany,

Provence and Southern California. City Hall is at 3300 Newport Blvd.,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 717-3870.

‘IN COLOR’

The Orange County Museum of Arts presents “In Color: Silkscreen Prints

from the Collection” through March 12. The exhibition explores the

silk-screen printing process and the emergence of the Pop Art movement of

the 1960s. The museum is open 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.

‘MILLENNIUM RETROSPECTIVE’

The Jewish Community Center of Orange County is holding a “Millennium

Retrospective” featuring art the center has displayed over the past five

years. The show is free. The center is at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa.

For more information, call (714) 755-0340.

DANA RIDENOUR

Newport Beach artist Dana Ridenour is displaying her latest collection of

oil paintings at the Four Seasons Hotel in Newport Beach through spring.

The hotel is at 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 642-5787.

JEROME MULLER PHOTOGRAPHY AND PAINTING

The Robert Mondavi Wine & Food Center will host an exhibition of the work

of Jerome Muller from 1950 to 2000. A reception will be held March 16 at

the center, 1510 Scenic Ave., Costa Mesa. For times and more information,

call (714) 540-0808.

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

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

Saturday of every month. Dan Scene 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.

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 on Friday and Saturday nights from 8 to 11 p.m. $10 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.

JAZZ MASTER CLASS

Orange Coast College will host a pair of jazz master classes, designed

for high intermediate to advanced-level dancers, at 10 a.m. Sunday and

Monday. The course is $10 for OCC students, $15 for the general public.

The college is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information,

(714) 432-5506.

WEST COAST SWING

OCC is offering a noncredit West Coast Swing class Jan. 20 through March

9. The course will be held in the dance room of Corona del Mar High

School, 2101 Eastbuff Drive, Corona del Mar. The fee is $65. Courses will

be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday evenings. For more information, call

(714) 432-5880.

EASTERN SWING AND CONTEMPORARY TWO-STEP

OCC is offering a noncredit Eastern Swing and Contemporary Two-Step class

Jan. 20 through March 9. The course will be held in the dance room of

Corona del Mar High School, 2101 Eastbuff Drive, Corona del Mar. The fee

is $65. Courses will be held from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday evenings. For

more information, call (714) 432-5880.

DANCE AUDITIONS

OCC will hold auditions for its performing dance ensemble from noon to 2

p.m. Jan. 21. Jazz, modern pop and ballet dance skills are desired.

Auditions will be held in Dance Studio B of OCC, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5506.

BIG BAND SWING

The Jewish Community Center of Orange County will host swing dancing to

the music of a 10-piece live band from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 30. The evening

will feature the music of Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller and

others. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. The center is at

250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa.

STUTTGART BALLET

The Orange County Performing Arts Center hosts The Stuttgart Ballet Feb.

1 through 6. Tickets are $12 to $68. The Center is at 600 Town Center

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

FILM

REAR WINDOW

The Orange County Museum of Art presents Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rear Window”

at 6:30 p.m. Friday. The museum is at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport

Beach. Tickets are $6. For more information, call (949) 759-1122.

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.

DENNIS LEE ASKEW READING

Poet Dennis Lee Askew will read his work at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at Borders

South Coast Plaza. The store is at 3333 Bear St., Costa mesa. For more

information, call (714) 432-7854.

LITERARY

WRITERS WORKSHOP

Borders Books, Music & Cafe will hold a writers workshop starting at 7:30

p.m. today. Author Donald Stanwood will lead the workshop. The group will

meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. The store is at

1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949)

631-8661.

RELEASING AN INDEPENDENT CD

Borders Books, Music & Cafe will host a free seminar at 7 p.m. today by

author/composer Laurie Z, who will discuss her book “Laurie Z’s

Do-It-Yourself Guide to Releasing an Independent CD.” The store is at

3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-7854.

SANDRA LEVY CEREN READING

Psychologist and author Sandra Levy Ceren will appear at Barnes & Noble

Metro-Pointe at 2 p.m. Saturday to talk about her book “Prescription for

Terror,” a psychological thriller. The store is at 901B South Coast

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

KATHLEEN GIVENS READING

Barnes & Noble Fashion Island will host a reading by Kathleen Givens,

author of “Kilgannon,” at 7 p.m. Friday. The store is at 953 Newport

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

DAVID RICE READING

Barnes & Noble Fashion Island will host a reading by David Rice, author

of “Because Brian Hugged His Mother,” at 2 p.m. Saturday. The store is at

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

759-0982.

AMERICAN GIRLS READING CLUB

Barnes & Noble Fashion Island will host a meeting of its American Girls

Reading Club at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 20. The group will discuss “Meet Molly.”

The store is at 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 759-0982.

WOMEN’S FICTION/MYSTERY READING GROUP

Barnes & Noble Fashion Island will host a meeting of its Women’s

Fiction/Mystery Reading Club at 7 p.m. Jan. 20. The group will discuss

“Breach of Duty.” The store is at 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport

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

STANLEY TILLES READING

Barnes & Noble Fashion Island will host a reading by Stanley Tilles,

author of the true story “By the Neck Until Dead” at 7 p.m. Jan. 21. The

store is at 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 759-0982.

‘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.

KIDS

STORY TIMEBarnes & 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 STORY TIMEChildren 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 STORY TIMESThe Newport Beach Central library offers story

time Mondays at 7 p.m and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. 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 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.

ORIGAMI-KAI CRAFT PROGRAM

The Mesa Verde Library will have an origami workshop for school-age

children from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Mesa Verde Library. The

library is at 2969 Mesa Verde Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (714) 546-5274.

SPECIAL

FENG SHUI SEMINAR

Borders Books & Music South Coast Plaza hosts Feng Shui consultant Sandi

Miller at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The store is at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa.

The show is free. For more information, call (714) 432-7854.

TOUR THE CENTER

The Center is offering tours of its facilities. The 75-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.

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.

DINING

BRUNCH AT LA GRANJA

La Granja Mediterranean Grill is now offering Champagne Brunch on Sundays

from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. La Granja is in Newport Plaza Center at 1000

Bristol St., N, Newport Beach. For reservations and more information,

call (949) 252-9396.

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. 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.

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 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.

TRIANON LOUNGE

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

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 Mike 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.