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MUSIC

‘TALES OF HOFFMANN’

Opera Pacific will present Offenbach’s opera “Tales of Hoffmann” at 7:30

p.m. today and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Orange County

Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets are

$32 to $151. For tickets, call (714) 740-7878.

PRECONCERT PARTY

The Pacific Symphony Orchestra will present its final “Classic Encounters

for Singles” preconcert party of the season at 6 p.m. Wednesday at The

Westin South Coast Plaza, 686 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa. An 8 p.m. concert

will follow at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center

Drive, Costa Mesa. The pre-party will feature live jazz, hot hors

d’oeuvres, a no-host bar and discounted parking. Tickets are $40. For

more information, call (714) 755-5799.

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.

‘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 April 30. 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 PRICE’

Reader’s Repertory Theatre will present a reading of Arthur Miller’s “The

Price” at 7 p.m. today at the Newport Beach Central Library. The event is

free. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 717-3801.

‘THE HEIRESS’

Newport Theatre Arts Center will present Arthur Miller’s drama “The

Heiress,” through April 30. 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.

ONE-ACT FESTIVAL

OCC will present a festival of one-act plays Friday through Sunday. 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

‘1776’

OCC’s Theatre Department will present the musical “1776” on May 11 to 14

and May 18 to 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

‘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 April 30. 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 April 29-30 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 May

5 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. May 5 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. On May 2 at 8 p.m. “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

ROUND TABLE

The Orange County Chapter of Round Table West will present a luncheon

program at noon today at the Balboa Bay Club, 1221 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. Donald Spoto, author of “Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy

Onassis -- A Life”; J. Michael Reidenbach and Dana K. Drenkowski, authors

of “Legacy and Destiny”; and William Murray, author of “Janet, My Mother

and Me” will discuss their books. Tickets are $40. For more information,

call (323) 256-7977.

MYSTERY DISCUSSION GROUP

The Mystery Book Discussion Group of Borders Books, Music and Cafe will

discuss John Dunning’s “The Bookman’s Wake” at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The

store is 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 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 S. Coast Drive, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 444-0226.

SPECIAL

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.

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

SYMPHONY OF WINES

The Sheraton Newport Beach Hotel will hold its 20th annual “Symphony of

Wines” from 2 to 5 p.m. April 30. The wine-tasting event will feature

premier wines from Europe and below the equator, gourmet food, an

auction, a drawing and live music. Tickets are $50. The hotel is at 4545

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

752-6277, Ext. 234.

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.