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--Young Chang

The Stingrays, an Orange County surf band, will perform at Triangle

Square’s Surf Expo at 11 a.m. Saturday. The free expo will include

surfing fashions, products and safety information.

In addition, Hoag Hospital’s Project Wipe Out will present information

at the event on potential surfing problems, such as serious neck and

spinal cord injuries.

Triangle Square is at 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Information: (949) 498-2328.

Composer Glass will discuss new symphony

Composer Philip Glass will participate in festivities for the

“Eclectic Orange Festival 2000,” which begin at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the

Orange County Performing Arts Center. The opening night program will

celebrate the West Coast premiere of Glass’ newest work, Symphony No. 5

Requiem, Bardo and Nirmanakaya.

Before the 8 p.m. concert, Philharmonic Society Executive Director

Dean Corey, will host a “Conversation with Philip Glass,” giving audience

members a chance to ask questions and discuss Glass’ newest work and the

festival.

Admission to the discussion is free with concert tickets, which are

$15 to $55. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Information: (949) 553-2422, Ext. 231.

OCC to hold dance ensemble tryouts

Orange Coast College will hold auditions at noon Sept. 1 for its

performing dance ensemble Danc’n Etc in the campus’ Dance Studio B, 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

The company is looking for dancers and actors. Each member of the

troupe will earn three units of college credit this fall.

Information: (714) 432-5725.