BRIEFLY IN DATEBOOOK

Ever want to be Cinderella? The Orange County Performing Arts Center

-- together with Nordstrom at South Coast Plaza, Georgette Klinger

Skincare Salon, Best Transportation and The Center Club -- is holding a

contest that will sweep one lucky woman and her guest away for a day of

glamour and elegance.

The contest is in honor of the Dec. 19-23 performances of American

Ballet Theatre’s “Cinderella” at the Center.

Contestants must stop by Salon Shoes in Nordstrom at South Coast Plaza

by Sunday and fill out an entry form.

The winner, who will be notified by Thursday, will be whisked away

Dec. 19 for a day of beauty treatments and luxury, starting with a facial

and massage at Georgette Klinger. With the assistance of a personal

shopper, the winner will be dressed in a gown, shoes and accessories

provided by Nordstrom. Chauffeured via limousine, the winner will then

have dinner at The Center Club and go to the opening night of

“Cinderella” at Segerstrom Hall. At a private reception afterward, she

will meet the stars of the show.

Details and complete information about the Cinderella for a Day

contest can be found at Nordstrom at South Coast Plaza, 3333 S. Bristol

St., Costa Mesa.

“Cinderella” will be performed at 8 p.m. Dec. 19-23, with 2 p.m.

matinees Saturday and Sunday, at the Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa

Mesa. Tickets are $12-70. Information: (714) 740-7878/