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TODAY
ORANGE COUNTY IN 2005: A REPORT CARD ON GROWING INEQUALITY
A lecture that explores the growing inequality which challenges
county leaders across sectors. Researchers and professionals will
discuss trends in health care, housing, work and income, and racial
and ethnic diversity. The event starts at 6 p.m. and is presented by
the Community Outreach Partnership Center. It will be held at the
University Club, 801 East Peltason, UC Irvine campus. Information:
TODAY -- SUNDAY
“OTHELLO”
William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of love and betrayal will be
staged by Orange Coast College’s Theatre Department. The production,
directed by the college’s theatre arts professor Alex Golson, will be
performed at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday in
the Drama Lab Theatre, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $8
in advance and $10 at the door. Information: (714) 432-5880.
FRIDAY
‘CHINATOWN’
Orange Coast College’s film series presents an introduction and
discussion of the film led by H. Arthur Taussig, followed by a
screening of the film itself. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. in the
Fine Arts room 119, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $6
for adults and $5 for seniors 60 and over. Information: (714)
432-5880 or https://www.occ
tickets.com.
MAY 17
SPRING WINE DINNER
A Spring wine dinner, a five-course experience featuring wine from
the Italian winery, Terrabianca, and the unique cuisine of Re Nato
Ristorante, will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Re Nato in the Portofino Beach
Hotel, 2304 W. Oceanfront, Newport Beach. Cost is $65 per person.
Information: (714) 673-8058.
MAY 18 -- 22
ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
Twelve one-act plays, many of them original, will be performed
during Orange Coast College’s annual spring one-act play festival,
which will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and at 2 p.m.
and 7 p.m. Sunday, in the college’s Drama Lab Studio, 2701 Fairview
Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door.
Information: (714) 432-5880.
MAY 19
THE ODYSSEY OF
OLDER IMMIGRANTS
As part of the UC Irvine Social Science Dinner Club series, Judith
Treas will discuss such questions as: Who are the .5 Generation? If
older people are content to “age in place,” why do these older adults
leave their homeland to immigrate to the U.S.? Discussion begins at 6
p.m. at the University Club Library, UC Irvine campus. Cost is $40
for dinner and lecture. Information: (949) 824-2511 or https://www.
socsci.uci.edu/dinnerclub.
MAY 19 -- 21
“SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL”
Characters from the beloved stories of Dr. Seuss bounce from page
to stage in this colorful and imaginative new musical, cleverly
sprinkled with bits of gentle wisdom for audiences of all ages. Tony
Award-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty wrote this play with
musical styles that range from Latin to pop to swing. The production
is being staged at 7 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on the 22nd, by the Estancia
Drama Department at the Barbara Van Holt Theatre at Estancia High
School, 2323 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. Tickets will be available on
campus for $8 pre-sale starting May 2nd and $10 at the door. Children
twelve and under pay $6 for the matinee. Information: (949) 515-6537.
MAY 20 -- 21
MICHEL CAMILO TRIO
The Dominican-born pianist and composer is bringing his trio to
Founders Hall, closing out the center’s 2004-05 Jazz Series. Camilo’s
music ranges from moody jazz to classical concertos. Shows begin at
7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at the Orange County Performing Arts Center,
600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $56 for the 7:30 show
and $50 for the 9:30 show. Information: (714) 556-2787 or
https://www.ocpac.org.
MAY 21
THE MERLE VALDEZ YOUTH CELEBRATION OF MUSIC
The 37th Annual benefit concert for the music arts education
organization will be held at 7 p.m. at the Merle Valdez Piano Studio,
2384 Redlands Dr., Newport Beach. There is an $18 suggested donation,
$10 for children 12 and under. Information: (714) 545-5438.
MAY 26 -- 28
MINNIE DRIVER
The singer, songwriter and actress is bringing her music to Orange
County. While most people probably recognize her from movies such as
“Good Will Hunting” and “Grosse Pointe Blank,” Driver will be
performing songs from her first album, “Everything I’ve Got in My
Pocket.” Shows start at 7:30 p.m. in Founders Hall, Orange County
Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost
$49 and $59. Information: (714) 556-2787 or https://www.ocpac.org.
MAY 27 -- JUNE 26
4’BREATH OF SPRING’
Ah, the British have a way with farces! When a maid with a shady
past is suspected of stealing a mink sole, a former Army major and
several other lodgers of a boarding house endeavor to return the fur
without being caught. They take such delight in the secretive scheme
that they form a syndicate for stealing and returning furs, all for
the excitement of the adventure. Written by Peter Coke and directed
by Terri Miller Schmidt, the play will be performed at
8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the
Newport Theatre Arts Center, 2501 Cliff Dr., Newport Beach. Tickets
are $20 opening night and $15 every other show. Information: (949)
631-0288.
MAY 31 -- JUNE 5
EIFMAN BALLET OF ST. PETERSBURG
Boris Eifman, an original and adventurous choreographer, takes
dance to its highest level in two ballets, “Don Juan and Moliere” and
“Red Giselle.” Showtimes are Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m.,
Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The ballets will
be performed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town
Center Dr., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $25 - $75. Information: (714)
556-2787 or https://www.ocpac.org.
MAY 27
“THE BIG COMBO”
Orange Coast College’s film series presents an introduction and
discussion of the film led by H. Arthur Taussig, followed by a
screening of the film itself. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. in the
Fine Arts room 119, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $6
for adults and $5 for seniors 60 and over. Information: (714)
432-5880 or https://www.occ tickets.com.
ONGOING
CHILDREN
STARLIGHT STORIES
Children 3 to 7 years old are invited to participate in songs and
finger-puppet plays at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Costa Mesa Library, 1855
Park Ave. Information: (949) 646-8845.
PJs AND BOOKS
A children’s story time is presented at 7 p.m. Mondays and at
10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000
Avocado Ave. Children may wear pajamas to the evening sessions. Free.
Information: (949) 717-3801.
WEEKLY STORYTELLER
A children’s story time is held at 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Barnes
& Noble Booksellers at Metro Pointe, 901-B South Coast Drive, Costa
Mesa. Information: (714) 444-0226.
STORY TIME
A children’s story time is held at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 10:15
a.m. Fridays at Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza,
3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Free. Information: (714) 432-7854.
MUSIC
WEEKLY JAM DUKE’S PLACE
Jazz and cocktails flow daily from noon to midnight Sundays
through Thursdays and from noon to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays at
the Balboa Bay Club & Resort, at 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport
Beach. Information: (949) 645-5000.
MAMMA GINA WEEKEND JAZZ
Walter Lakota and David Alcantar, the New York Jazz Connection
Duo, play at Mamma Gina at 251 E. Coast Highway in Newport at
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 7 p.m. Sundays and Mondays.
Information: (949) 673-9500.
MUSIC AT THE GRILL
MPG members Greg Morgan, Nick Peper and Kelly Gordien perform
classic rock, R&B; and swing music at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
at the Bluewater Grill, 630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach.
Information: (949) 675-3474.
REVOLVER
La Cave Restaurant offers Revolver, which features DJs along with
imagery and auditory delights at 10 p.m. Tuesdays at 1695 Irvine
Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.
SINATRA TRIBUTE
La Cave Restaurant offers David Kinwald’s live tribute to Frank
Sinatra from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at 1695 Irvine Ave.,
Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.
THE UNDERGROUND LOUNGE
La Cave Restaurant offers the Underground Lounge, featuring Pete
Villani singing Bennett, Martin and Sinatra from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Wednesdays at 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)
646-7944.
PLAN BE
La Cave Restaurant offers the funky soul jazz music of Plan Be
from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Thursdays at 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa.
Information: (949) 646-7944.
THE GINGER BAKER JR. TRIO
La Cave Restaurant offers the jazz fusion music of the Ginger
Baker Jr. Trio from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays at 1695 Irvine Ave.,
Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.
TODD OLIVER JAZZ QUARTET
La Cave Restaurant offers the jazz music of the Todd Oliver Jazz
Quartet from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1695
Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.
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