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SPECIAL
ABRACADABRA
Magician Jeff Martin will present a free magic show to celebrate
National Library Week at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Newport Beach Central
Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. (949) 717-3801.
MARKET PLACE
The Orange County Market Place is held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays
and Sundays in the Orange County Fairgrounds’ main parking lot, 88 Fair
Drive, Costa Mesa. $2 for adults, children age 12 and younger are
admitted free. (949) 723-6616.
MUSIC
JAZZ WITH REDMAN
Saxophonist Joshua Redman will make his J.P. Morgan Jazz Club debut in
a show titled “An Evening with the Joshua Redman Quartet” at 7:30 and
9:30 p.m. today at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town
Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $46 or $42. (714) 740-7878.
THEIR FIRST STRAUSS
Opera Pacific will present its first Strauss opera, “Der
Rosenkavalier,” on Tuesday through April 8 at the Orange County
Performing Arts Center. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, and Thursday
through April 7, and 2 p.m. April 8. The Center is at 600 Town Center
Drive, Costa Mesa. $29-$107. (714) 740-7878.
PLAYING RAGTIME
Pacific Symphony Orchestra musician Russell Dicey will perform ragtime
piano selections at 11 p.m. April 9 for the Orchestra League’s luncheon
at The Center Club, 650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $30 or $35. (714)
755-5788, Ext. 264.
FOSSE
“Fosse,” the Tony Award-winning musical, will come to the Orange
County Performing Arts Center from April 18-29 with 16 performances in
Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. The show will
highlight the work of legendary choreographer and director Bob Fosse.
Performance times vary. $29.75-$63.75. (714) 740-7878.
A NIGHT WITH DONNY
Donny Osmond will perform at the Orange County Performing Arts Center
at 8 p.m. June 2 in a show featuring songs from Broadway’s current hits,
as well as classics. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
$39.50-$59.50. (714) 740-7878.
FLAMENCO, JAZZ, ETC.
Ken Sanders, a solo guitarist, appears from 7 to 10 p.m. Sundays and
Tuesdays, playing classical flamenco, jazz, classic pop and Brazilian
bossa nova at Carmelo’s Ristorante Italiano, 3520 E. Coast Highway,
Corona del Mar. (949) 675-1922.
JAZZ ON SUNDAYS
Orange County saxophonist Norm Douglas brings his own brand of jazz to
Roy’s of Newport Beach from 5 to 8 p.m. Sundays. Roy’s is is at 453
Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 640-7697.
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. The shows are free. (949) 675-1922.
SATURDAY NIGHT R&B;
Gerald Ishibashi and the Stone Bridge Band plays rock and R&B; at 9
p.m. Saturdays at Sutton Place Hotel’s Trianon Lounge, 4500 MacArthur
Blvd., Newport Beach. Free. (949) 476-2001.
SENIOR CENTER AFTERNOON
A seven-piece, live band performs big band tunes from 1:30 to 3:30
p.m. Fridays at the Oasis Senior Center, 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del
Mar. $4. (949) 644-3244.
STAGE
THE SECRET GARDEN
Trilogy Playhouse will present “The Secret Garden” through April 8 at
2930 Bristol St., Building C-106, Costa Mesa. Performances are 7:30 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays. Saturday matinees are 3:30 p.m.
$17 or $15. (714) 957-3347, Ext. 1.
SHAKESPEARE AT THE REP
“Much Ado about Nothing” will be staged at South Coast Repertory at
2:30 and 8 p.m. today, and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Mark Rucker
directs. The theater is at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $28-$49.
(714) 708-5555.
GO WEST
Martin McDonagh’s “The Lonesome West,” an Irish comedy about two
conniving brothers, will play through April 15 on South Coast Repertory’s
Second Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Show times will be 7:45
p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $18-$47.
(714) 708-5555.
SCAPINO
Vanguard University will present “Scapino,” a comedy by Frank Dunlop
and Jim Dake, today, Thursday though April 8, and April 20 at the Lyceum
Theater, 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Times are 8 p.m. Thursday through
Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $10, with discounts available. (714)
668-6145.
EASTERN STANDARD
Orange Coast College’s Repertory Company will stage Richard
Greenberg’s “Eastern Standard” today through Sunday and Friday through
April 8 in the Drama Lab Studio, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Shows
will be held at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays, and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. $5
or $6. (714) 432-5640, Ext. 1.
PLAY FESTIVAL
A dozen one-act plays will be performed Fridays through Sundays April
20-22 and 27-29 during Orange Coast College’s annual Spring One-Act Play
Festival at the Drama Lab Studio, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Curtain
time will be 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. $5.
(714) 432-5640, Ext. 1.
THE TEMPEST
Orange Coast College’s Theatre Department will present Shakespeare’s
“The Tempest” from May 16-20 at 10 a.m. Wednesday through Friday, 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. The play will be staged at the
Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. $6-$9. (714)
432-5640.
ART
CRYSTAL COVE
Watercolors of Crystal Cove by Corona del Mar artist Beatrice Anderson
titled “Once Upon a Time, Crystal Cove” will be on display Tuesday
through May 2 at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. A
reception for the artist will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. April 8 in the
conference room. (949) 717-3801.
GARDEN PHOTOS
An exhibition of photographs of historic garden plans by Elizabeth
Bryant is on display through April 8 at Orange Coast College’s Photo
Gallery, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The gallery is open from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free. (714) 432-5520.
DIFFERENT STROKES
An exhibition of work by nine artists who teach at Southern California
colleges and universities will be on display through April 19 at Orange
Coast College’s Art Gallery, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Titled
“Different Strokes,” the exhibit will be open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday
through Thursday, Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and other times
by appointment. Free. (714) 432-5725.
IMPRESSIONS
The Robert Mondavi Wine and Food Center presents an exhibition titled
“Impressions” by Southern California artist Val Carson through May 14 at
1570 Scenic Ave., Costa Mesa. Center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday. Free. (714) 979-4510.
CATALINA ART
An exhibition showcasing “Catalina and the Channel Islands, Newport’s
Offshore Neighbors” will run through June 30 at the Newport Harbor
Nautical Museum. The exhibit focuses on the nautical history of Santa
Catalina and other offshore sentinels. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at 151 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.
Free. (949) 673-7863.
VIDEO FOCUS
The Orange County Museum of Art will present “One Wall: A Video
Series” through Sept. 9 at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. The
series will introduce audiences to six Southern California artists who
incorporate video into their work. Museum entrance is $5 for adults, $4
seniors and students, and free for members and children 16 and younger.
(949) 759-1122.
DANCE
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Orange County’s Festival Ballet Theatre will offer its full-length
production of “Sleeping Beauty” at 8 p.m. todayand 2 p.m. Sunday at
Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa
Mesa. $15-$19. (714) 432-5880.
STUDENTS DANCE
Orange Coast College’s Dance Department will host its 38th annual
Student Dance Concert at 8 p.m. April 20-21 at the Robert B. Moore
Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. $8-$12. (714) 432-5880.
BALLROOM FRIDAYS
The DeFore Foundation for the Arts hosts ballroom dancing from 8 to 11
p.m. Fridays at the DeFore Dance Center, 151 Kalmus Drive, Suite G-3,
Costa Mesa. $11 admission includes a free dance lesson. (714) 241-9908.
DANCE 204
Dance 204 offers private and group instruction in beginning and
advanced ballroom, Latin and modern dancing at 204 Washington St.,
Newport Beach. (949) 675-9082.
SENIOR BALLROOM
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. $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 each month. $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.
ARGENTINE TANGO
Danscene Studio offers tango dancing from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. the
first Saturday of each month. Danscene is at 2980 McClintock Way, Costa
Mesa. (714) 641-8688.
BOOKS
EBSEN SIGNS BOOKS
Buddy Ebsen will sign copies of his book “Kelly’s Quest” at 2 p.m.
today at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport
Beach. Free. (949) 759-0982.
SAILING ALONG
New York Times best-selling author William Least Heat-Moon will talk
about his 5,000-mile journey across America on his sailboat at 7 p.m. at
the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. $10.
(949) 717-3890.
OPRAH BOOK CLUB
The Oprah Book Club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each
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.
KIDS
STARLIGHT STORIES
Children age 3 to 7 may participate in songs and finger puppet plays
at 7 p.m. Mondays at the 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.
WEEKLY STORYTELLER
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
WORDS AND SONGS
A poetry performance with live music featuring poets Daniel McGinn and
R.A.C. will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Gypsy Den Cafe and Reading
Room, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Free. (714) 549-7012.
OPEN READINGS
Poets Marcia Cohee and Ricki Mandeville will read while themusical
group Liquid Muse performs at 8 p.m. April 11 during an open reading
event at Alta Coffee House, 506 31st St., Newport Beach. Free. (949)
675-0233.
THEE WORD THING
“Thee Word Thing” performance poetry night begins at 9 p.m. Wednesdays
at Club Mesa, 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. Free. (949) 642-8448.
DINING/TASTING
GET SERVED
Members of the Orange County Board of Supervisors will serve as maitre
d’s at Antonello Ristorante for a series of fund-raising luncheons hosted
by the 400 Club of the Republican Party of Orange County from noon to 2
p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Supervisors Jim Silva, Tom Wilson,
Cynthia Coad and Todd Spitzer will be among the participants. The
restaurant is at 1611 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 751-7153.
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.
SUNDAY BRUNCH
The Sutton Place Hotel hosts Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
each week, including 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.
CLUBS
ALTA COFFEE
The Alta Coffee House presents musical acts at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays
through Saturdays at 506 31st St., Newport Beach. (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.
CLUB MESA
Shows begin at 9 p.m. The club is at 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa.
Admission is $5-$10. (949) 642-6634.
DIN DIN AT THE BAMBOO TERRACE
Din Din at the Bamboo Terrace presents instrumental music after 9 p.m.
Thursdays and pop and rock after 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 1773
Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. (949) 645-5550.
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. 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.
MARRAKESH
Marrakesh offers authentic Moroccan cuisine and belly dancing daily,
starting at 5 p.m. The restaurant is at 1976 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.
(949) 645-8384.
THE MARRIOTT
The Marriott Hotel offers live music Mondays through Saturdays at 900
Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 640-4000.
MULDOON’S
The Irish pub is at 202 Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island, Newport
Beach. Admission is free. (949) 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.
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