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SPECIAL
MOVIES ON THE BEACH
The Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort Hotel will show movies on the
beach every Friday and Saturday during the summer. Showings will begin at
dusk. The film schedule is as follows: “Men in Black” today, “Dr.
Doolittle 2” on Friday, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” on July 20, “Max
Keeble’s Big Move” on July 26 and “Jurassic Park III” on July 27. Newport
Dunes is at 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. Admission is free, $7 for
parking. (800) 765-7661.
‘UNION PACIFIC’
The Orange County Museum of Art will show “Union Pacific” as part of
its Friday Night Films series, which features films directed by Cecil B.
DeMille, at 6:30 p.m. Friday at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach.
Suggested donation is $4 or $6. (949) 759-1122, Ext. 204.
MUSIC
FAIR CONCERT SERIES
The Orange County Fair Concert Series will feature Wild Child today,
Linda Ronstadt on Sunday, Martina McBride on Monday, Indigo Girls on
Tuesday, the Neville Brothers on Wednesday, The B-52s on Thursday and
Save Ferris on Friday. All concert are at 8:30 p.m. in the latimes.com
Theater, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The concert is free with fair
admission, though reserved seating is available for $10. General fair admission is $7, $6 for seniors, $3 for children 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and younger. (714) 708-3247.
SHEILA E.
Sheila E. and the E-Train will take part in Fashion Island’s Summer
Concert Series at 6 p.m. July 24. The free concert will take place at the
Newport Beach shopping center’s Bloomingdale’s Courtyard. Reserved
seating is available for $15. (949) 721-2000.
JAZZ TRIO
Gulfstream Restaurant in Newport Beach will present a jazz trio Sunday
through Wednesday as regular entertainment at 850 Avocado Ave., Newport
Beach. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through
Wednesday. (949) 718-0188.
WEEKLY JAM
The Studio Cafe presents Monday Night Jams from 7 to 11 p.m. every
week. “Wanted” musicians include guitar players, bass players, singers,
drummers, keyboardists and others at 100 Main St., Newport Beach. Free.
(949) 675-7760.
MUSIC AT THE ANNEX
Musical acts perform at 5 p.m. Sundays at the Pierce Street Annex, 330
17th St., Costa Mesa. Free. (949) 646-8500.
MUSIC AT THE GRILL
The Bluewater Grill offers live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Greg Morgan, Nick Peper and Kelly Gordien (known as MPG) will perform
classic rock, R&B; and swing at 8:30 p.m. Fridays. Marvin Gregory and MPG
will perform classic rock, swing and R&B; at 8:30 p.m. Saturdays. The
restaurant is located at 630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach. Free
admission. (949) 675-3474.
MUSIC AT THE PELICAN
The Rusty Pelican offers the music of Common Ground from Wednesday
through Sunday. The band will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and
Thursday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 to 6 p.m.
Sunday. The restaurant is at 2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Free.
(949) 642-3431.
WEEKEND BLUES
Anthony’s Riverboat Restaurant in Newport Beach will present The
Balboa Blues on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. The
program will feature jazz and classic rock tunes for dining and dancing.
Anthony’s is at 151 E. Coast Highway. (949) 673-3425.
POP-ROCK AND 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. Free. (949) 675-1922.
SATURDAY NIGHT R&B;
Gerald Ishibashi and the Stone Bridge Band play 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 group plays big band tunes from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Fridays at Oasis Senior Center, 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. $4.
(949) 644-3244.
STAGE
‘BIG RIVER’
The Trilogy Playhouse will present “Big River” through July 21 at 2930
Bristol St., Building C-106, Costa Mesa. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday,
3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 5 p.m. Sunday. $15 or $17. (714) 957-3347, Ext. 1.
‘STONE SOUP’
Orange Coast College’s Theatre Department will present David
Scaglione’s “Stone Soup,” based on a children’s folk story, through July
20 at the Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Show
times are 10 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays. $4
or $5. (714) 432-5880.
ONE-ACT FUN
Orange Coast College’s Repertory Theatre Company will present its
One-Act Play Festival July 20-21 and 27-28 at OCC’s Drama Lab Theatre at
2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Show times are 8 p.m. Saturdays and
Sundays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Works to be featured include contemporary and
classic pieces. $5. (714) 432-5640, Ext. 1.
HISPANIC PLAYWRIGHTS
South Coast Repertory’s 17th annual Hispanic Playwrights Project will
present “California Scenarios,” five short plays directed by Juliette
Carrillo, beginning with previews July 25. Performances, which will end
Aug.4, will take place at the Isamu Noguchi California Scenario, behind
the Comerica Bank building at 611 Anton Blvd. Previews will be at 8 p.m.
July 25-26. Performances will be at 8 p.m. July 27, 28, 30, 31 and Aug.
1-4. Preview tickets are $10. Regular performance tickets are $15-$25.
(714) 708-5555.
THE BARD AT LIGHT SPEED
“Supersonic Shakespeare,” a two-play piece featuring “The 15-Minute
Hamlet” and a 45-minute version of “The Comedy of Errors,” will be staged
by Orange Coast College’s Repertory Theatre Company on July 26-27 and
Aug. 2-3. Performances will be held at 5:30 p.m. July 26; 2 and 5:30 p.m.
July 27; 5:30 and 8 p.m. Aug. 2; and 2, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Aug. 3. The show
will be held in the Drama Lab Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.
$5. (714) 432-5640, Ext. 1.
ART
BOLD STROKES
“Mediterranean Colorscapes,” a free exhibit of landscape and seascape
paintings by Marlyse Ruess, will be on display at the Newport Beach
Central Library through July 31. The Newport Beach Central Library is at
1000 Avocado Ave. (949) 717-3801
VERY MODERN ART
The Orange County Museum of Art will present the 2002 California
Biennial exhibition through Sept. 8 at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport
Beach. The works are a reflection of artistic ideas and styles. Museum
hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $5 for adults, $4 for
seniors and students, and free for members and children younger than 16.
(949) 759-1122.
DOG PARADE
Artwork by Ellen Rose and Dobromir Manev “Manu” will be exhibited at
the Bayside Restaurant, 900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, through
September. The show features Rose’s “pooch portraits,” and was curated by
Studio Gallery in Irvine. Free. (949) 721-1222.
DANCE
WHAT A ‘DREAM’
Italian dance troupe Aterballetto will perform “A Midsummer Night’s
Dream” to the music of Elvis Costello from Friday through July 20 at the
Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
Show times are 8 p.m. July 19-20. $15-$55. (714) 740-7878.
DOIN’ CHOREOGRAPHY
Ballet Pacifica will present the “Pacifica Choreographic Project,” an
opportunity to see works-in-progress by new choreographers, at 8 p.m.
July 27 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine.
$22-$55. (949) 854-4646.
SENIOR BALLROOM
Ballroom dancing to the music of the Costa Mesa Music Makers is
offered from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Costa Mesa Senior Center, 695
W. 19th St. $4. (949) 548-3884.
DANSCENE STUDIO
Ballroom dancing is offered at 8 p.m. on the first Friday of each
month at Danscene Studio, 2980 McClintock Way, Costa Mesa. $10. (714)
641-8688.
ARGENTINE TANGO
Tango dancing is offered from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on the first
Saturday of each month at Danscene Studio, 2980 McClintock Way, Costa
Mesa. (714) 641-8688.
KIDS
JUGGLING IT ALL
Juggler David Cousin, holder of five juggling world records, will
present a free program for children entering first through sixth grades,
at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Newport Beach Central Library. The
presentation will be repeated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Mariners Branch
Library and at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at the Balboa Branch. The Newport
Beach Central Library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., the Mariners Branch is at
2005 Dover Drive, the Balboa Branch is at 100 E. Balboa Blvd. (949)
717-3801 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org.
PUPPET SHOWS
Children entering first through sixth grades are invited to “Tiger and
Mousedeer, Jackal and Hedgehog” at 10:30 a.m. July 22 at the Newport
Beach Central Library. The free puppet show will be repeated at 10 a.m.
July 24 at Mariners Branch Library and 10:30 a.m. July 25 at Balboa
Branch. The Newport Beach Central Library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., the
Mariners Branch is at 2005 Dover Drive, the Balboa Branch is at 100 E.
Balboa Blvd. (949) 717-3801 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org.
STARLIGHT STORIES
Children 3 to 7 are invited to 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
A children’s story time is presented at 7 p.m. Mondays and 10:30 a.m.
Saturdays at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave.
Children may wear pajamas to the evening sessions. Free. (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.
(714) 444-0226.
STORY TIME
A children’s story time will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 10:15
a.m. Fridays at Borders Books & Music at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear
St., Costa Mesa. Free. (714) 432-7854.
BOOKS
CHILI CRAZE
Author Heidi Allison will discuss her new book, “The Chili Pepper
Diet,” at 2 p.m. Sunday at Borders Books, Music & Cafe at South Coast
Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Free. (714) 279-8933.
GROUP FICTION
The Fiction Book Group meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each
month at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Fashion Island, 953 Newport Center
Drive, Newport Beach. Free. (949) 759-0982.
OPRAH BOOK CLUB
The Oprah Book Club discusses Oprah Winfrey’s most recent selections
at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Barnes & Noble
Booksellers at Fashion Island, 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach.
(949) 759-0982.
DINING/TASTING
SUNSET DINNERS
The Rusty Pelican offers Sunset Dinners at 4 to 5:15 p.m. Monday
through Friday at 2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. $10-$15. (949)
642-3431.
SUNDAY BRUNCH
The Rusty Pelican offers Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every
Sunday at 2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. $8-$15. (949) 642-3431.
TWILIGHT DINING
A twilight dining menu, featuring dishes such as chicken parmigiana
and calamari picante at reduced prices, is held from 5 to 6 p.m. weekdays
and 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays at Villa Nova Restaurant, 3131 W. Coast Highway,
Newport Beach. (949) 642-7880.
WINE TASTINGS
Hi-Time Wine Cellars offers wine tastings from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Fridays
and 1:30 to 8 p.m. Saturdays. (949) 650-8463.
SUNDAY BRUNCH
A Sunday brunch, featuring international seafood and salad buffets,
roasts carved to order and breakfast favorites, is held from 10:30 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Sutton Place Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. $30;
$40 with champagne. (949) 476-2001.
CLUBS
ALTA COFFEE
Musical acts perform at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at Alta
Coffee House, 506 31st St., Newport Beach. (949) 675-0233.
ATRIUM MARQUIS
A variety of live music is presented daily at the Atrium’s Airporter
Club, 18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine. (949) 833-2770.
BIRRAPORETTI’S
Swing music by the 12-piece Don Miller Orchestra is presented at 8
p.m. Mondays at Birraporetti’s at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St.,
Costa Mesa. (714) 850-9090.
BISTRO 201
Jazz is played at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. Sundays at
Bistro 201, 3333 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949) 631-1551.
DIN DIN AT BAMBOO TERRACE
Instrumental music is performed after 9 p.m. Thursdays and pop and
rock is presented after 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Din Din at the
Bamboo Terrace, 1773 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. (949) 645-5550.
DURTY NELLY’S
Live music is performed at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Nelly’s,
2915 Red Hill Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 957-1951.
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
Live music is performed Mondays through Saturdays at the Four Seasons
Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 759-0808.
HARD ROCK CAFE
Live music is performed Sundays at Hard Rock Cafe, 451 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 640-8844.
THE HARP INN
Live music is performed Thursdays through Saturdays at the Harp Inn,
130 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-8855.
HOGUE BARMICHAEL’S
Live music is performed Wednesdays through Saturdays at Barmichael’s,
3950 Campus Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 261-6270.
LIDO CIGAR ROOM
Enjoy a smoke with your drink at Lido Cigar Room, 3441 Via Lido, Suite
D, Newport Beach. (949) 723-0595.
MARGARITAVILLE
Live music is performed at Margaritaville, 2332 W. Coast Highway,
Newport Beach. (949) 631-8220.
MARRAKESH
Authentic Moroccan cuisine and belly dancing is offered at 5 p.m.
daily at Marrakesh, 1976 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. (949) 645-8384.
MARRIOTT HOTEL
Live music is performed Mondays through Saturdays at the Marriott
Hotel, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 640-4000.
MULDOON’S
Muldoon’s is an Irish pub at 202 Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island,
Newport Beach. (949) 640-4110.
OYSTER BAR LOUNGE
Local pop and light rock acts perform Fridays and Saturdays at Newport
Landing’s Oyster Bar Lounge at the Balboa Ferry Landing, 503 E. Edgewater
Ave. (949) 675-2373.
TEE ON THURSDAY
The Tee Room presents its two-piece band every Thursday between 6 and
9 p.m. 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 Totally
Coffee, 1525 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa. (714) 435-9367.
VILLA NOVA
Rich Fauno plays at the piano bar at 9 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays
and the three-piece jazz and blues band Misbehavin’ plays at 9 p.m.
Thursdays through Saturdays at Villa Nova, 3131 W. Coast Highway, Newport
Beach. (949) 642-7880.
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