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MUSIC

SIMCHAFEST II

The Jewish Community Center of Orange County will host SimchaFest II, a

festival of Jewish music and humor, from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday. The event

will feature vocalist Nancy Linder, folk musician Osi Sladek, Borscht

Belt comedian Archie Barkan and the Orange County Klezmers. Tickets are

$10 for center members, $14 for nonmembers and $16 at the door. The

center is at 250 East Baker St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(714) 755-0340.

PHOENIX CLUB GERMAN CHOIR

Newport Beach Public Library will present “Celebrate Spring,” a free

musicale performed by The Phoenix Club German Choir, at 3 p.m. Sunday.

The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave. For more information, call (949)

717-3801.

PACIFIC CHORALE

Pacific Chorale will perform a concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Orange

County Performing Arts Center, featuring work by Ravel, Durufle and

Faure, as well as the world premiere of a piece by Lili Boulanger.

Tickets are $14 to $48. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa

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

COPLAND AND SHOSTAKOVICH

Orange Coast College’s Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert of work

by Aaron Copland and Dimitri Shostakovich at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The

concert will feature episodes from Copland’s 1942 ballet “Rodeo,” and

Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 in D Minor. Tickets are $6 to $8. OCC is at

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

432-5880.

THE LAB ANTI-MALL ANNIVERSARY

The Lab Anti-Mall will hold a six-year anniversary party from noon to 4

p.m. Sunday featuring appearances by bands The Blue Whales, Radar,

Athalia and The Fireants. The free show is open to all ages. The Lab is

at 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

960-6660.

VIETNAMESE MUSIC

OCC will present a concert celebrating the legacy and traditions of

Vietnamese culture at 7 p.m. March 17. The concert will feature music,

folk songs, dance and fashion. Tickets are $7 to $10. OCC is at 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5764.

MASSENKOFF RUSSIAN FOLK FESTIVAL

OCC will host the Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival at 8 p.m. March 18.

The festival features Russian songs, balalaika music and Russian ballet.

Tickets are $22 to $28. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For

more information, call (714) 432-5640.

ARTHUR ABADI

Fifteen-year-old pianist Arthur Abadi will perform at Harbor Christian

Church at 7:30 p.m. March 18. Member donations are $25, general donations

are $30. For more information, call (949) 548-6900.

BIG BAND JAZZ

A pair of jazz big bands will be in the spotlight at 2 p.m. March 19 in

OCC’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Tickets

are $6 to $8. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.

STARS OF IRISH CABARET

OCC presents Stars of the Irish Cabaret, Ireland’s most popular

traditional cabaret show, at 8 p.m. March 25. Tickets are $25 to $33. OCC

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

432-5880.

TONY MARTIN & BARBARA McNAIR

OCC presents a concert by Tony Martin and Barbara McNair along with

clarinetist Henry Cuesta and the Lawrence Welk Television Alumni

Orchestra at 4 p.m. March 26. Tickets are $25 to $33. OCC is at 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.

VOICES OF THE MILLENNIUM

The William Hall Master Chorale presents “Voices of the Millennium”

concert at 4 p.m. March 26. The concert, to be held at St. Andrew’s

Presbyterian Church, 600 St. Andrew’s Road, Newport Beach, will feature

works by Palestrina, Bach, Handel and others. Tickets are $15 to $40. For

more information, call (714) 556-6262.

SOMETHING’S AFOOT

The Lyceum Theatre of Vanguard University of Southern California will

present the musical comedy “Something’s Afoot” at March 30 through April

9. The musical pokes fun at Agatha Christie’s mysteries and at the form

of the musical itself. Tickets are $15, with discounts available.

Vanguard University is at 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 668-6145.

ACOUSTIC BLUES

Brian Barrett will perform acoustic blues and ragtime at 9 p.m. Sundays

in March at Sid’s, 445 Old Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. The show is

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

MUSIC AT SID’S

Mark Woods plays classic cover music from 8:30 p.m. to midnight

Wednesdays in March at Sid’s, 445 Old Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. Rob

Eller plays acoustic folk rock from 8 to 11 p.m. Mondays, and the Ed

Velasco Trio plays from 8 to 11 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call

(949) 650-7437.

STAGE

‘ALL MY SONS’

Arthur Miller’s play “All My Sons” runs through April 1 at South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $28 to $47. For

more information, call (714) 708-5555.

‘TAINTED JUSTICE’

OCC presents Don Nigro’s play “Tainted Justice” today through Sunday. The

play is at 8 p.m. today through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. “Tainted

Justice” tells the true story of a sensational murder and trial that took

place in a Nova Scotia town in 1914. Tickets are $8 to $9. OCC is at 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.

‘THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE’

South Coast Repertory will host the Southern California premiere of

Martin McDonagh’s acclaimed play “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” through

April 9. Tickets are $26 to $45. The playhouse is at 650 Town Center

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

‘CHAPTER TWO’

Oasis Dinner Theater presents Neil Simon’s “Chapter Two” at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday. Tickets, which include dinner and the show, are $25. Oasis is

at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. For more information, call (949)

644-3244.

‘THE ROSE TATTOO’

Readers Repertory Theatre will present a free reading of Tennessee

Williams’ play “The Rose Tattoo” at 7 p.m. Monday at the Newport Beach

Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more information,

call (949) 717-3801.

‘SHAKESPEARE’S GREATEST HITS’

OCC’s Touring Company will perform “Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits,” a

one-hour show of some of Shakespeare’s most famous sonnets, soliloquies

and scenes, March 17 through 19. Show times are at 10 a.m. March 17, 4

and 8 p.m. March 18, and 2 and 7 p.m. March 19. Tickets are $5 to $6. OCC

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

432-5640, Ext. 1.

SALZBURG MARIONETTE THEATRE

The Salzburg Marionette Theatre will appear at the Orange County

Performing Arts Center on March 17-19. The puppet ensemble will perform

versions of Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro” at 7 p.m. March 17, “Don

Giovanni” at 7 p.m. March 18 and “The Magic Flute” at 2 p.m. March 19.

Tickets are $20 to $65. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (714) 755-0236.

‘HIDDEN: THE STORY OF ANNE FRANK’

OCC will present “Hidden: The Story of Anne Frank” March 25 and 26 and

April 1 and 2. Show times are 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays.

The play, by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, is based on Anne

Frank’s diary. Tickets are $5 to $6. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5640, ext. 1.

‘AMY’S VIEW’

South Coast Repertory presents David Hare’s “Amy’s View” from April 7

through May 14. Tickets are $28 to $47. The playhouse is at 655 Town Town

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

THE SECOND CITY

The Second City National Touring Company, an improv comedy ensemble, will

perform at 8 p.m. at OCC’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $22 to $25. For more information, call (714)

432-5725.

ONE-ACT FESTIVAL

OCC will present a festival of one-act plays April 14 and 15 and 21 through 23. The festival will feature original works and plays from

classical and contemporary literature. Shows will be at 8 p.m. Fridays

and Saturdays and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $5. OCC is at 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call 9714) 432-5640,

ext. 1

ART

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 view through June 18. The museum is open 10 a.m. to

5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays and is at 151 East Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 673-7863.

CHINESE REALISM

OCC is featuring an exhibition of contemporary Chinese paintings through

April 13. The show, drawn from the private collection of Frank Ma, is the

first American showing of these works and also features an exhibit of

textiles and clothing from The Bowers Museum of Cultural Art in Santa

Ana. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays,

plus 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

For more information, call (714) 432-5039.

‘DRAWN INTO THE LIGHT’

Newport Beach Central Library presents “Drawn Into the Light,” mixed

water media paintings by Lynn Welker, through March 31. Welker’s work is

abstract, with compositional elements drawn from natural and

architectural sources. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport

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

SENIOR CENTER WATERCOLORS

The Newport Beach City Hall has an exhibit of watercolors from the Oasis

Senior Center’s watercolor class. The show is up through March 21. City

Hall is at 3300 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. For more information, call

(949) 642-1796.

JEROME MULLER PHOTOGRAPHY AND PAINTING

The Robert Mondavi Wine & Food Center will host an exhibit 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

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 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.

FILM

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

OCC will screen three hours of “the best of the best” of the 24th annual

Banff Mountain Film Festival at 7 p.m. March 22. The program includes

films from Canada, Scotland, Germany, the U.S. and Italy. Tickets are $8

to $9. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (714) 432-5601.

‘PSYCHO’

The Orange County Museum of Art presents Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film

“Psycho” at 6:30 p.m. March 24. Tickets are $6, $4 for museum members.

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

LITERARY

WHAT’S YOUR LOVE TYPE

Alex Avila, author of “LoveTypes,” will speak at Borders Books, Music and

Cafe at 6:30 p.m. March 18. The store is at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (949) 631-8661.

ROUND TABLE WEST

Round Table West, the monthly literary luncheon, will feature guest

speakers Charles Bragg, Thom Racina and Mary Tonetti Dorra at its March

23 meeting, which begins at noon. The event takes place at the Balboa Bay

Club, 1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Tickets are $40 or $400 for

a table of 10. For more information, call (323) 256-7977.

NAKED HEMINGWAY

Thomas Prosser, author of “Naked Hemingway,” will present a performance

and reading to bring Ernest Hemingway to life at 3 p.m. March 26 at

Borders Books, Music and Cafe, 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (949) 631-8661.

BARBARA SERANELLA

Barbara Seranella, author of the mystery “Unwanted Company,” will discuss

and sign her book at Borders South Coast Plaza’s Mystery Book Discussion

Group. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. March 29. The store is at 3333

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

‘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’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

‘LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE’ DAY

Borders Books, Music and Cafe will present “Little House on the Prairie”

Day for kids from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The event will give kids

who are fans of the Laura Ingalls Wilder series of books a chance to have

their picture taken in pioneer clothing or to make real butter and take

part in other crafts. The event is free. The store is at 3333 Bear St.,

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

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 ages 3 to 7 are invited to participate in

songs and fingerpuppet 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.

SPECIAL

MUSIC A LA MODE

The Newport Beach Marriott Hotel will host “Music a la Mode,” a fashion

event to benefit the Youth Music Programs of thePhilharmonic Society of

Orange County, at 11 a.m. Tuesday. The handbags and accessories of Judith

Lieber will be featured at the luncheon. Tickets are $60. The hotel is at

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

752-6277, Ext. 234.

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

SUNDAY BRUNCH

The Sutton Place Hotel hosts a Sunday brunch from 10:20 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 on Sundays

from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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. every day except Saturday

and from 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The restaurant is at 3131 West 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 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.

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.

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. The three-piece jazz and blues band Misbehavin’ plays 9 p.m.

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

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