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SPECIAL
MAGICAL TRADITION
Orange Coast College will host the Stars of Magic comedy, variety and
magic show for its 11th consecutive year at 8 p.m. Jan. 13 at the
college’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.
$14-$33. (714) 432-5880.
TROUPE OF TUMBLERS
The Peking Acrobats, a troupe of 26 tumblers, contortionists,
jugglers, cyclists, gymnasts and live musicians from China, will perform
at 8 p.m. Feb. 3 at Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701
Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. (714) 432-5880.
MARKET PLACE
The Orange County Market Place takes place 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 younger than 12 are
free. (949) 723-6616.
MUSIC
ONE MORE LEFT
The second program in the Harmonia Baroque Players’ three-concert
series will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Newport Harbor Lutheran Church,
798 Dover Drive, Newport Beach. $12 or $10. (714) 970-8545.
‘50S FOREVER
Songstress and actress Adrienne Barbeau will head a lineup of 1950s
stars -- including The Crew Cuts and The Coasters -- during a “Forever
Fifties” concert at 4 p.m. Sunday in Orange Coast College’s Robert B.
Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. $25-$33. (714) 432-5880.
CENTURY SONGS
“Songs from the Last Turn of the Century,” a free musical featuring
songs from the 1890s and early 20th century, will be held at 3 p.m. Jan.
14 in the Newport Beach Central Library’s Friends Meeting Room, 1000
Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. (949) 717-3801.
MOZART MEETS BARTOK
The American String Quartet returns to the Orange County Performing
Arts Center at 4 p.m. Jan. 14 for the fifth consecutive season in its
six-season cycle of Mozart quintets and Bartok quartets. The performance
will be held in Founders Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $36.
(714) 740-7878.
REMEMBERING CALLOWAY
A concert honoring big band and jazz legend Cab Calloway will be held
at 4 p.m. Jan. 14 at Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701
Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The concert will feature singer and actress
Chris Calloway, Cab Calloway’s daughter, and the Hi-De-Ho Orchestra and
Dancers. $25-$33. (714) 432-5880.
MACBETH
Opera Pacific’s production of “Macbeth” will debut on the stage of the
Orange County Performing Arts Center on Jan. 16-21, marking the beginning
of a yearlong commemoration of the centennial year of composer Giuseppe
Verdi’s death. Times are 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, 18, 19 and 20, and 2 p.m.
Jan. 21. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $29-$107.
(714) 740-7878.
INTERNATIONAL ORCHESTRA
The Dresden Staatskapelle orchestra will perform the music of
Beethoven and Strauss at 8 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Orange County Performing
Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $15-$55. (949) 553-2422.
CABARET GUEST
Broadway rising star Kristin Chenoweth will perform Jan. 18-21 as part
of the Orange County Performing Arts Center’s 2000-01 Cabaret Series in
Founders Hall at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Show times are 7:30
p.m. Jan. 18 and 19, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 20, and 1 p.m. Jan. 21. $49
for the 7:30 p.m. shows, and $45 for the 1 and 9:30 p.m. shows. (714)
740-7878.
SONNENBERG HITS TOWN
Violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg will make her debut with Music
Director Carl St. Clair and the Pacific Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. Jan.
24-25 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive,
Costa Mesa. $19-$52. (714) 755-5799.
FLAMENCO, JAZZ, ETC.
Ken Sanders, a solo guitarist, appears from 7 to 10 p.m. every Sunday
and Tuesday, playing classical flamenco, jazz, classic pop and Brazilian
bossa nova at Carmelo’s Ristorante Italiano, 3520 E. Coast Highway,
Corona del Mar. (949) 497-2272.
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 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
SCARLET PIMPERNEL
The Scarlet Pimpernel, Broadway’s swashbuckling musical comedy, will
be presented through Sunday in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County
Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Show times are
8 p.m. through Saturday and 7:30 p.m Sunday, with 2 p.m. matinees
Saturday and Sunday. $20-$55. (714) 740-7878.
BALANCE
“A Delicate Balance,” by Edward Albee, will appear on South Coast
Repertory’s Mainstage with previews running through Jan. 12 and regular
shows from Jan. 12-Feb. 11. A pay-what-you-will performance will be
offered at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 13. $18-$49. (714) 708-5555.
TWO TREATS
“Lou Gehrig Did Not Die of Cancer” and “Where Were You on Your Ninth
Birthday” will be staged in tandem at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2
p.m. Sundays on Jan. 26-28 and Feb. 2-4 by Orange Coast College’s
Repertory in the Drama Lab Studio, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. $5 or
$6. (714) 432-5640, Ext. 1.
ART
MEET THE ARTIST
The Boudreau-Ruiz Gallery will present an exhibition of the work of
Mexican painter and sculptor Juan Manuel de la Rosa, beginning Saturday
through Feb. 25 at 3000 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. An invitation-only
opening reception will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. The artist will
attend. (949) 675-4766.
ALTERNATIVE ART
Newport Beach City Hall will display art by students at Back Bay and
Monte Vista Alternative High Schools from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
March 6. The exhibit is co-sponsored by the Newport Beach Arts Commission
and the Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary Club. (949) 717-3870.
MONOCHROMATIC
An exhibition of new work by Marcia Hafif will open at the Charlotte
Jackson Fine Art on Jan. 13 and run through Feb. 12. The opening
reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on the first day at the gallery,
2429 W. Coast Highway, Suite 101, Newport Beach. Hafif is a major figure
in the international world of monochrome painting. (949) 645-8685.
ORANGES GALORE
“Transformations in Orange,” an exhibit of acrylic paintings and
limited edition prints by Laguna Beach artist Mike Tauber, will be on
display in the Newport Beach Central Library’s foyer through Jan. 31 at
1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. The free exhibit will feature works
depicting the fruit Orange County was named for. (949) 717-3801.
STEINBERG AT SPIRITUS
The Susan Spiritus Gallery will exhibit works by Claire Steinberg
through the end of January at 3929 Birch St., Newport Beach. (949)
474-4321.
BRANDT ON BOARD
The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum presents the first comprehensive
exhibition of paintings by Rex Brandt since the Southern California
artist’s passing in March. His collection of over 40 oils and
watercolors, “Wind, Water & Light, the Legacy of Rex Brandt,” will show
in the Museum’s Grand Salon through Feb. 28. The museum is open from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays on board the Pride of Newport,
151 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Free. (949) 673-7863.
DANCE
UNIQUE MOVES
MOMIX, a company of dancer-illusionists, will present “Baseball” at 4
p.m. Jan. 21 at Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701
Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The group is known for its otherworldly
imagery, humor and original use of props, light, music and the human
body. $25-$33. (714) 432-5880.
WORLD DANCE
Orange Coast College’s Dance Department will host a multicultural
dance concert titled “Borderland” at 8 p.m. Jan. 27 in OCC’s Dance Studio
B, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. $5 or $2. (714) 791-1043.
GRECO’S LEGACY
The Jose Greco II Flamenco Dance Company will perform at 4 p.m. Feb. 4
at Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The company features Jose Greco II, son of Jose Greco, a
legendary dancer who popularized flamenco and classic Spanish dance
during his 50-year career. $23-$29. (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.,
Balboa. (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 every 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 has tango dancing from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. the first
Saturday of every month. Danscene is at 2980 McClintock Way, Costa Mesa.
(714) 641-8688.
BOOKS
A NEW THING
The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation’s Manuscripts Lecture
Series will feature Michael Lewis, the author of “The New New Thing,” at
7 p.m. Tuesday at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave.,
Newport Beach. $8 or $10. (949) 717-3890.
OPRAH BOOK CLUB
The Oprah Book Club meets at 7 p.m. on 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.
KIDS
STARLIGHT STORIES
Youngsters 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.
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
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
EAT OUT
The Orange County Chapter of the Single Gourmet, an international fine
dining club for singles, invites you to dine with them at 6:30 p.m. Jan.
11 at Bistro 201, 3333 Coast Highway, Newport Beach. $65. (949) 854-6552.
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.
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. (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.
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 IRISH PUB
The pub is at 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.
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