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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. Saturday at the

college’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

$14-$33. (714) 432-5880.

GETTING TO KNOW YOU

The Newport Beach Premiere Cinema Guild will hold a cocktail party at

7 p.m. Tuesday at 3001 Setting Sun Drive, Corona del Mar. Barbara Sted

from Hollywood Film and Video and Janice Arrington, an Orange County film

commissioner, will speak. Free. (949) 759-0414.

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

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.

Sunday 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. Sunday 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. Sunday 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 Tuesday and play through Jan. 21,

marking the beginning of a yearlong commemoration of the centennial year

of composer Giuseppe Verdi’s death. Times are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,

Thursday, Friday, and Jan. 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. Wednesday 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 Thursday through

Jan. 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. Thursday and Friday, 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.

STRINGS DEBUT

The Artemis String Quartet will make its Orange County Performing Arts

Center Concert Series debut at 8 p.m. Feb. 2 in Founders Hall, 600 Town

Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $36. (714) 740-7878.

TOTALLY TCHAIKOVSKY

The Russian National Orchestra will perform an all-Tchaikovsky program

under the direction of music director Vladimir Spivakov at 8 p.m. Feb. 3

at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa

Mesa. The concert is presented by the Philharmonic Society, which last

brought the Russian National Orchestra to Orange County in 1993. Eric

Bromberger will give a preview lecture at 7 p.m. from the Segerstrom Hall

stage. $15-$55. (949) 553-2422.

FOUR PLAIDS

“Forever Plaid” will be staged at 4 p.m. Feb. 18 at Orange Coast

College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

$20-$25. (714) 432-5880.

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

BALANCE

“A Delicate Balance,” by Edward Albee, will appear on South Coast

Repertory’s Mainstage through Feb. 11. A pay-what-you-will performance

will be offered at 2:30 p.m. today. $18-$49. (714) 708-5555.

GREASE

The Musical Theater Academy of Orange County will present “Grease” at

the Costa Mesa High School Theater, featuring the Spotlight Performers at

7 p.m. today, 3 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Jan. 20 and 3 p.m. Jan. 21. The high

school is at 2650 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. $9 or $6. (949) 646-6624.

A FAIRY TALE

The Musical Theater Academy of Orange County will present “Snow White”

at the Musical Theater Academy, 2488 Newport Blvd., Suite C, Costa Mesa,

at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Jan. 20 and 27. $4. (949) 646-6624.

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 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.

MYSTERY AND MUSIC

The Musical Theater Academy of Orange County will present “Mystery on

the High C’s” at the Costa Mesa High School Theater, featuring the

Starlight Performers, at 7 p.m. Jan. 27, 3 p.m. Jan. 28, 7 p.m. Feb. 3

and 3 p.m. Feb. 4. The high school is at 2650 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

$8 or $5. (949) 646-6624.

PINTER SHORTS

Orange Coast College’s Repertory Theatre Company will stage several

short plays by English playwright Harold Pinter on Feb. 17-18 and 24-25.

Curtain time is 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. $5 or $6.

(714) 432-5640, Ext. 1.

ART

MONOCHROMATIC

An exhibition of new work by Marcia Hafif will open at the Charlotte

Jackson Fine Art Saturday 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.

MEET THE ARTIST

The Boudreau-Ruiz Gallery will present an exhibition of the work of

Mexican painter and sculptor Juan Manuel de la Rosa through Feb. 25 at

3000 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. (949) 675-4766.

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.

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. through March

6. The exhibit is co-sponsored by the Newport Beach Arts Commission and

the Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary Club. (949) 717-3870.

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.

RHAPSODY

Rhapsody in Taps, a dynamic company that explores new directions in

rhythm tap dance with live jazz music, will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at

Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa

Mesa. $18-$27. (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

PLAY READING

*** The Readers Repertory Theater’s presentation of Henrik Ibsen’s

“Rosmersholm” will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Newport Beach

Central Library’s Friends Meeting Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

(949) 717-3801.

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

GUEST OYSTERS

The Golden Truffle Restaurant in Costa Mesa will feature oysters from

around the world through Saturday. The restaurant is at 1767 Newport

Blvd. Reservations recommended. (949) 645-9970.

EAT AND BE MERRY

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.

Friday at The Center Club, 650 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $91. (800)

750-DINE.

SAY CHEESE

Whole Foods Market at Triangle Square will host Debra Dickerson of

Neal’s Yard Dairy, one of England’s most famous cheese shops, for a

European artisanal cheese presentation and tasting at 11 a.m. Jan. 27 at

1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. Free. (949) 574-3800.

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

The Irish 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.