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MUSIC
VIETNAMESE MUSIC
OCC will present a concert celebrating the legacy and traditions of
Vietnamese culture at 7 p.m. Friday. 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.
*SOFA KING, INSTAGON, FRAUD
The AAA Electra 99 Museum and Gallery will hold a show with music by Sofa
King, Instagon, Fraud, The Clams and others starting at 9 p.m. Friday.
Tickets are $2 to $5. The gallery is at 4320 Campus Drive, Suite 110,
Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 833-7718.
MASSENKOFF RUSSIAN FOLK FESTIVAL
OCC will host the Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival at 8 p.m. Saturday.
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. Saturday. 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. Sunday 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.
NELL CARTER
*The Orange County Performing Arts Center will host Broadway legend Nell
Carter April 6-9 in Founders Hall. Carter will sing standards and popular
tunes from Broadway. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. April 6-8 as well as
at 9:30 p.m. April 8 and at 1 p.m. April 9. The Center is at 600 Town
Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $42. For more information, call
(714) 740-7878.
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.
*NORDIC NOTES
The Newport Beach Public Library will present “Nordic Notes,” a free
slide show and piano concert of work by Edvard Grieg, at 3 p.m. April 9.
Shirley Case will perform. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport
Beach. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.
*EMERSON STRING QUARTET
The Emerson String Quartet will appear at the Orange County Performing
Arts Center at 8 p.m. April 14, presenting work by Haydn, Shostakovich
and Debussy. Tickets are $44. The center is at 600 Town Center Drive,
Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 740-7878.
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
‘THE ROSE TATTOO’
Readers Repertory Theatre will present a free reading of Tennessee
Williams’ play “The Rose Tattoo” at 7 p.m. today at the Newport Beach
Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more information,
call (949) 717-3801.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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, Friday through Sunday. Show times are at 10 a.m. Friday, 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 Friday though Sunday. The puppet ensemble will
perform versions of Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro” at 7 p.m. Friday, “Don
Giovanni” at 7 p.m. Saturday and “The Magic Flute” at 2 p.m. Sunday.
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.
‘HOLD ON TO YOUR HEART’
The Los Angeles Jewish Theatre will present “Hold on to Your Heart” at
the Jewish Community Center at 8 p.m. April 8 and 15 and at 2 p.m. April
9 and 16. The play is a romantic comedy set in the 1930s. Ticket are $8
to $15. The center is at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. For more
information, call (714) 755-0340.
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
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 today at the
center, 1510 Scenic Ave., Costa Mesa. For times and more information,
call (714) 540-0808.
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.
‘BEYOND REALISM’
Newport Beach Central Library presents “Beyond Realism,” 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 exhibit will run through March 21.
City Hall is at 3300 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. For more information,
call (949) 642-1796.
DRAWING AND PAINTING WORKSHOPS
Artist and lecturer Mimi Sharon Stein will present an eight-week series
of drawing and painting workshops, which will meet from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting March 29. The courses will be held at the Vince
Jorgensen Center, 2005 Dover Drive, Newport Beach. The fee is $63. For
more information, call (949) 644-3151.
LIBRARY PHOTOGRAPHY
The Newport Beach Public Library will present “Library: The Drama
Within,” an exhibit of photographs by Diane Asseo Griliches taken in
libraries around the world, April 3 through 30. The library is at 1000
Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.
DANCE
SOCIAL DANCE WORKSHOPS
OCC will hold non-credit dance classes on Thursday evenings March 23
through May 18. Courses in Eastern Swing, Two-Step, Fox Trot, Cha Cha and
Waltz will be offered. The classes will be held in the dance studio of
Corona del Mar High School, 2101 Eastbluff, Newport Beach. The fee is
$65. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.
DISCO FEVER
The Jewish Community Center will hold a Disco Fever event starting at 8
p.m. April 1. DJ “Marvelous Mike” Lefkowitz will play disco, rock, salsa
and contemporary dance music. The event is $12 to $25. The center is at
250 East Baker St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)
755-0340.
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
*’THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY’
Barnes & Noble Fashion Island’s mystery reading group will discuss
Patricia Highsmith’s “The Talented Mr. Ripley” today at 7 p.m. The store
is at 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call
(949) 759-0982.
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 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Tickets are $40 or $400 for a
table of 10. For more information, call (323) 256-7977.
*’PRESCRIPTION FOR TERROR’
Sandy Ceren, author of “Prescription for Terror,” will speak at Barnes &
Noble Fashion Island at 2 p.m. March 25. The store is at 953 Newport
Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-0982.
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
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
*THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE GALA
The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation of Orange County will present
a gala event on the evening of March 25 at the Newport Beach Marriott
Hotel, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. The evening will feature
dinner, a silent auction and dancing. Tickets are $150. For more
information, call (949) 494-4281.
*ANTI-OSCAR KARAOKE PARTY
The AAA Electra 99 Co-op Museum and Gallery will present an Anti-Oscar
Karaoke Party at 6 p.m. March 26. The event is $1. The gallery is at 4320
Campus Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)
833-7718.
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
*SPECIALTIES FROM THE SEA
The Golden Truffle will present a cooking class, “Specialties from the
Sea,” from 6 to 9 p.m. March 22 with chef Alan Greeley. The course, which
is $110 per person, will teach participants to prepare a menu of seafood
items, including avocado, artichoke and crayfish salad and Sicilian
swordfish. The restaurant is at 1767 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.
Reservations are required. For more information, call (949) 645-9970.
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 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.
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