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MUSIC

ALTERNATIVE JAMS

All Systems Go! -- featuring members of Big Drill Car -- will play

alternative music with Divit at 9 p.m. today at Club Mesa, 843 W. 19th

St., Costa Mesa. Upcoming performers: The Vanilla Muffins, Pistol Grip,

Fully Loaded and the Negatives at 8 p.m. Tuesday. $5 to $8. (949)

642-6634.

OH, SO BLUE

Mark Antoine & Brian Culbertson will play blues music at 7:30 p.m.

Friday at the Hyatt Newporter hotel, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach.

$30. (949) 729-1234.

POP/ROCK & FLAMENCO

Tate 5--a funk, rock and Motown act--performs at 9 p.m. Saturdays at

Carmelo’s Ristorante, 3520 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Solo

guitarist Ken Sanders performs classical flamenco tunes at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Sundays. Shows are free. (949) 675-1922.

SATURDAY NIGHT JAM

Gerald Ishibashi and The Stone Bridge Band plays rock and R&B; from 9

p.m. Saturdays to 1 a.m. at Sutton Place Hotel’s Trianon Lounge, 4500

MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. Free admission. (949) 476-2001.

SUMMER CONCERTS

Fashion Island’s Summer Concert Series will continue its season at 6

p.m. Wednesday with jazz saxophonist Paul Taylor; Diane Schuur will

present jazz songs Aug. 2; Don McLean will play folk blues Aug. 9; and

The Young Dubliners will perform Celtic rock Aug. 16 to end the series.

All shows are performed in the mall, outside Bloomingdale’s, at 701

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Free admission; preferred seating is

$15. (949) 721-2000.

HOT BLUES

The Bernie Pearl Blues Band will be in the spotlight during the eighth

annual “Hot Blues on a Cool Summer Night” benefit from 5 to 9 p.m. July

27 in South Coast Plaza Village, at Sunflower Avenue and Bear Street.

Chefs from 17 area restaurants will serve tastes of their cuisine. $35

for Center Stage members and $40 for nonmembers in advance; $50 at the

door. Proceeds go to children’s art and education programs. (949)

768-6909 or (714) 284-5464.

GLENN MILLER REPRISE

The Bill Tole Orchestra, Beryl Davis, the De Marche Sisters and other

entertainers will celebrate the stylized sound of Glenn Miller’s Air

Force Band at 8 p.m. Sept. 16 in Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore

Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. $22 for adults, $20 for seniors

in advance; $25 at the door. (714) 432-5902.

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‘BEAUTY AND BEAST’

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” will end its run Sunday. Final

performances are at 8 p.m. today and Friday and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and

Sunday at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center

Drive, Costa Mesa. $21-$61. (714) 556-2787.

‘LITTLE PRINCE’

Orange Coast College will wrap-up its run of “The Little Prince,” a

classic tale by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, on Saturday. Final performances

are at 10 a.m. today, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, and 2 and 7 p.m.

Saturday at the college’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. $5 in advance, $7 at the door. (714) 432-5880.

MONOLOGUES, MONODRAMAS

Orange Coast College’s Repertory Theatre Company will present a

“One-On-One Festival” from Wednesday through Aug. 6 in the Drama Lab

Studio, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Wednesdays

through Saturdays and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. $5 in advance, $6 at the

door. (714) 432-5640.

WELCOME TO ‘CABARET’

The Orange County Performing Arts Center will present the musical

“Cabaret” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8 through 13. Tickets are $28.50 to $57.50

Tuesday through Thursday and $33.50 to $62.50 Friday through Sunday. The

Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2746.

MAGICAL COPPERFIELD

The Orange County Performing Arts Center will present David

Copperfield at 6 and 9 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 2. The Center is at 600 Town

Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2122. $30 to $50. (714) 755-0236.

ARTHUR’S ADVENTURE

The Orange County Performing Arts Center will present “Arthur--A Live

Adventure” from Feb. 27 through March 4. The children’s show will have

performances on six days: at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 through March 2, 10:30 a.m.

and 2 and 6 p.m. March 3 and 2 p.m. March 4 in The Center’s Segerstrom

Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $16.50 to $29.50. Tickets at The

Center Box Office or through TicketMaster. (714) 740-7878 or (213)

356-3500.

ART

‘CORRESPONDENCES’

An exhibit of drawings and sculptures by Isamu Noguchi and Ellsworth

Kelly, “Correspondences,” will open Saturday at the Orange County Museum

of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5

p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. $5 for adults, $4 for students and

seniors, children under 16 are free. The exhibit runs through Oct. 15.

(949) 759-1122.

ARCHITECTURE AND ART

“Architecture in Perspective 14,” an exhibit of 60 award-winning works

by international architectural illustrators is on display at Newport

Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. It showcases selections from

more than 500 entries representing past and future projects by Bill

Evans, William G. Hook, Scott Milhoan, Jerry Yinand, Serge Zaleske and

others. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9

a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays through

July 28. Free. (949) 717-3801.

MEXICAN MASTER WORKS

Modern artworks by Mexican artist Vladimir Cora will open July 31 at

the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. The

exhibit will feature a mix of Cubism and Latin American art. Exhibit

hours will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 6

p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 30.

Free. (949) 717-3801.

‘CIRCLES OF INFLUENCE’

“Circles of Influence: Impressionism to Modernism in Southern

California Art 1910-1930” is on display at the Orange County Museum of

Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. The show includes work by

Mabel Alvarez, Guy Rose, Donna Schuster and Henrietta Shore. Exhibit

hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. $5 for adults, $4

for students and seniors, free for children under 16. It ends Sept. 3.

(949) 759-1122.

CELEBRITY PHOTOS

“Al Belson: A Photographic Reverie,” an exhibit featuring celebrity

photographs, is on display at the Orange County Museum of Art’s South

Coast Plaza Gallery, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Exhibit hours are 10

a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6:30

p.m. Sundays through Sept. 24. Free admission. (714) 662-3366.

‘MARINERS, MANDARINS’

“Mariners and Mandarins: Seafaring in the China Trade,” an exhibit

featuring 18th century Chinese marine paintings and navigation

instruments, are on display through Nov. 10 at the Newport Harbor

Nautical Museum, 151 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Exhibit hours are

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays until Nov. 10. Free admission.

(949) 673-7863.

DANCE

‘CHOREOGRAPHIC PROJECT’

Ballet Pacifica will open its 10th annual choreographic project “Works

in Progress” at 8 p.m. July 29 at South Coast Repertory, 650 Town Center

Drive, Costa Mesa. $20 general admission; $50 for preferred seating.

includes a $30 donation. (949) 851-9930.

SWING DANCING

The Jewish Community Center of Orange County will offer swing dance

lessons from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Mondays through July 31 at the center, 250

E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. The four-week class is $36 for members, $42 for

nonmembers; $65 per couple for members, $75 per couple for nonmembers.

(714) 755-0340.

DANCE 204

Dance 204 offers private and group instruction in beginning and

advanced ballroom, Latin and modern dancing at 204 Washington St.,

Balboa. (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. (949) 645-2356.

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. (714) 641-8688.

BIG BAND DANCING

The Oasis Senior Center holds an afternoon of dancing to Big Band

music from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fridays. Coffee and refreshments are served.

The center is at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. (949) 644-3244.

BALLROOM DANCING

The DeFore Foundation for the Arts holds swing and Latin dance classes

from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. A $10 admission covers the hour

dance lesson and the open dancing session that follows. The class is held

at 151 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa. (949) 241-9908.

ARGENTINE TANGO

Danscene Studio has tango dancing from 8 p.m. the first Saturday of

every month to 12:30 a.m. at 2980 McClintock Way, Costa Mesa. (714)

641-8688.

BOOKS

FRANKIE SILVER BALLAD

Borders Mystery Book Discussion Group will discuss Sharon McCrumb’s

“The Ballad of Frankie Silver” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Borders Books,

Music & Cafe, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Free admission. (714) 432-7854.

SIMPLE ABUNDANCE

Based on the books of Sarah Ban Breathnach, the Simple Abundance group

focuses discussions on appreciation, expression and gratitude. It is led

by Audre de Nard at Borders Books, Music & Cafe at 6:30 p.m. the first

Thursday of each month. The store is at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.

(949) 631-8661.

OPRAH BOOK CLUB

The Oprah Book Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month

to discuss Oprah Winfrey’s most recent selections at Barnes & Noble

Booksellers Fashion Island. The store is at 953 Newport Center Drive,

Newport Beach. (949) 759-0982.

SPECIAL

DOG DAY AFTERNOON

Three Dog Bakery will host a “Barkday Pool Party” at 12:30 p.m.

Saturday at Corona del Mar Plaza, 924 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. The

event will offer ice cream, cake, games for your dog, and a bikini and

swimsuit contest. Free. (949) 760-3647.

HOT! 108th OC FAIR

The Orange County Fair is celebrating its 108th year by saluting chili

peppers with the theme “Hot! Hot! Hot!” Entertainment is free with

admission. Hours are noon to midnight Mondays through Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

to midnight Thursdays through Sundays until July 30 at the Fairgrounds,

88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Wristbands for rides and attractions are $10,

$18 and $20. General admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $2

for children ages 6 through 12. Parking is $5 per vehicle or $3 per

vehicle with four or more passengers. (714) 708-3247.

CAJUN SHRIMP FEST

The Sutton Place Hotel’s Calypso Cafe will host a “Cajun Shrimp

Festival” from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 with traditional Big Easy

dishes--including shrimp, okra gumbo, red-skin potatoes, corn on the cob

and pecan pie. A variety of New Orleans beers will be available. The

hotel is at 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. Cost is $45 per person.

(949) 476-2001.

BALBOA WEEKEND FUN

The Balboa Merchants/Owners Assn. is hosting entertainment from 12:30

to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day. The weekend events

will include mimes, clowns, balloon sculptors, street musicians and taffy

giveaways for kids. The festivities are at the Balboa Fun Zone, at Bay

Street and Edgewater. Free. (949) 673-9575.

FARMERS MARKET

The Orange County Market Place is taking a break during the Orange

County Fair. The market will reopen Aug. 5 and return to its hours of 7

a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in the fairgrounds’ main parking

lot. Admission is $2 for adults, children under 12 are free. (949)

723-6616.

KIDS

KIDS’ BOOK CAMP

Border’s Explorers Summer Camp series of Thursday and Saturday

activities and literature programs for children will continue at noon

today at Borders Books, Music & Cafe, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. The

series ends July 29. Free. (714) 432-7854.

‘STORIES & CRAFTS’

Storyteller Barbara Klein will host a series of “Stories and Crafts”

programs for children in the first through sixth grades at Newport Beach

libraries. The first session is at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Central

Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. The program will be repeated at 3 p.m. Tuesday

at Mariners Branch Library, 2005 Dover Drive; and at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday

at Balboa Branch Library, 100 E. Balboa Blvd. Free. (949) 717-3801.

STARLIGHT STORIES

Children ages 3 to 7 may participate in songs and finger puppet plays

at 7 p.m. Mondays at Costa Mesa Library, 1855 Park Ave. (949) 646-8845.

PJs and BOOKS

Newport Beach Central Library offers story time at 7 p.m Mondays and

10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave. Children may

wear pajamas to the evening sessions. Free. (949) 717-3801.

STORIES ON TUESDAYS

Children’s story time is from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Barnes &

Noble Booksellers Fashion Island, 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport

Beach. Free. (949) 759-0982.

TRIANGLE STORY TIME

Barnes & Noble Booksellers Triangle Square hosts story time on the

second and fourth Tuesdays of each month for children of all ages at the

store, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. (949) 631-0614.

WEEKLY STORYTELLING

Barnes & Noble Booksellers Metro Pointe hosts story time at 10:45 a.m.

Wednesdays for children of all ages at the store, 901-B South Coast

Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 444-0226.

POETRY

THEE WORD THING

“Thee Word Thing” performance poetry nights begin at 9 p.m. Wednesdays

at Club Mesa, 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. Free. (949) 642-8448.

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 meal is $30, $40 with champagne.

The hotel is at 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. (949) 476-2001.

TWILIGHT DINING

Villa Nova Restaurant offers a twilight dining menu--featuring dishes

such as chicken parmigiana and calamari picante at reduced prices -- from

5 to 6 p.m. weekdays and 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The restaurant is at 3131

W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949) 642-7880.

WINE TASTINGS

Hi-Time Wine Cellars features wine tastings from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

Fridays and 1:30 to 8 p.m. Saturdays. (949) 650-8463.

CLUBS

ALTA COFFEE

The Alta Coffee House presents musical acts at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays

through Saturdays at 506 31st St., Newport Beach. Admission is free.

(949) 675-0233.

ATRIUM MARQUIS

The Atrium offers a variety of live music daily at its Airporter Club,

18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine. (949) 833-2770.

BIRRAPORETTI’S

Birraporetti’s offers swing music by the 12-piece Don Miller Orchestra

at 8 p.m. Mondays at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

(714) 850-9090.

BISTRO 201

Bistro 201 offers jazz performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays

and 11 a.m. Sundays at 3333 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949)

631-1551.

CARMELO’S & MUSIC

Carmelo’s offers musical entertainment Tuesdays through Sundays at

3520 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. plays at 9:30 p.m. Saturdays. No

cover charge. (949) 675-1922.

CLUB MESA

Shows begin at 9 p.m. The club is at 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. $5

to $10 admission. (949) 642-6634.

DURTY NELLY’S

Nelly’s offers live music at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 2915 Red

Hill Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 957-1951.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

The Four Seasons offers live music Mondays through Saturdays at 690

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 759-0808.

HARD ROCK CAFE

The Hard Rock offers live music Sundays at 451 Newport Center Drive,

Newport Beach. (949) 640-8844.

THE HARP INN

The inn offers live music Thursdays through Saturdays at 130 E. 17th

St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-8855.

HOGUE BARMICHAEL’S

Barmichael’s offers live music Wednesdays through Saturdays at 3950

Campus Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 261-6270.

LIDO CIGAR ROOM

The cigar room is a place to enjoy a smoke with your drink. No cover

charge. The bar is at 3441 Via Lido, Suite D, Newport Beach. (949)

723-0595.

MARGARITAVILLE

Margaritaville offers live music and is at 2332 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. (949) 631-8220.

THE MARRIOTT

The Marriott Hotel offers live music Mondays through Saturdays at 900

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 640-4000.

MULDOON’S IRISH PUB

202 Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island, Newport Beach. Admission is

free. (714) 640-4110.

OYSTER BAR LOUNGE

Newport Landing’s Oyster Bar Lounge showcases local pop and light rock

acts Fridays and Saturdays at 503 E. Edgewater Ave. at the Balboa Ferry

Landing. (949) 675-2373.

THE TEA ROOM

Karaoke is offered from 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays at 3100 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. (949) 756-0121.

TOTALLY COFFEE

“Open Mike Night” is held from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays at 1525

Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa. (714) 435-9367.

VILLA NOVA

Rich Fauno plays at the piano bar beginning 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. (949) 642-7880.