AFTER HOURS
MUSIC
GUITARIST BRIAN BARRETT
Guitarist Brian Barrett will perform acoustic delta blues and ragtime
Sundays in December starting at 9 p.m. at Sid’s, 445 North Newport Blvd.,
Newport Beach. The show is free. For more information, call (949)
650-7437.
BRIAN BARRETT/JASON WILKINS TRIO
The Brian Barrett/Jason Wilkins Trio will play jazz Sundays in December
from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. at That’s Aroma!, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.
For more information, call (949) 548-7999.
DIANE REEVES
Jazz Vocalist Dianne Reeves play the Orange County Performing Arts
Center’s Founders Hall at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. today. Tickets are $36 to
$42. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more
information, call (714) 740-7878.
ROGER WILLIAMS
Pianist Roger Williams joins the Pacific Symphony Pops and the
All-American Boys Chorus for a holiday program today at 8 p.m. at the
Orange County Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $14 to $54. The Center
is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)
740-7878.
‘HOLIDAY HOOPLA’
The Orange Coast Performing Arts Center hosts “Holiday Hoopla” at 10 and
11:30 a.m. today. Audience members must go back in time to convince
Handel to start composing the “Messiah.” Tickets are $13 for adults, $11
for children. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For
more information, call (714) 740-7878.
HOLIDAY CHORUS
Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church Choir presents a holiday
choral concert at 5 p.m. today. Tickets are $8, $4 for children. The
church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call
(714) 639-9301.
‘IN THE MOOD’
OCC presents the musical revue “In the Mood” at 8 p.m. today. Bud Forrest
and his 17-piece “String of Pearls Orchestra” will play 1940s tunes.
Tickets are $24 to $31. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For
more information, call (714) 432-5880.
HANDEL’S ‘MESSIAH’
Pacific Symphony Orchestra presents Handel’s “Messiah” at the Orange
County Performing Arts Center today at 3 p.m. Tickets are $18 to $50. The
Center is at 600 Town Center Drive. For more information, call (714)
740-7878.
‘TIS THE SEASON!’
The Orange County Performing Arts Center hosts the Pacific Symphony
Orchestra and the Pacific Chorale’s Children’s Chorus in “‘Tis the
Season!” at 7 p.m. Sunday. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa
Mesa. For ticket prices and more information, call (714) 740-7878.
‘AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS’
Southland Opera presents Gian Carlo Menotti’s Christmas Story “Amahl and
the Night Visitors” Sunday at the Orange County Performing Arts Center.
The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For performance and
ticket information, call (909) 623-6222.
‘FAME’
The Orange County Performing Arts Center hosts “Fame -- The Musical”
Tuesday through Jan. 2. Tickets are $18 to $52. The Center is at 600 Town
Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 740-7878.
RICHARD ELLIOT
Smooth saxophonist Richard Elliot performs New Year’s Eve at the Hyatt
Newporter. The hotel is at 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach. For more
information, call (949) 729-1234.
DALE KRISTIEN
“Phantom of the Opera” star Dale Kristien will perform at OCC’s Robert B.
Moore Theatre at 8 p.m. Jan. 8. Kristien will sing a concert of her
personal favorites. Tickets are $21. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa
Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.
‘ALEXANDER ...’
OCC hosts the performers of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing
Arts at 2 p.m. Jan. 9 in a presentation of the musical play “Alexander &
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day!” Tickets are $10 to $14.
OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call
(714) 432-5880.
LEIF OVE ANDSNES
Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes performs at the Orange County Performing Arts
Center at 8 p.m. Jan. 14. The program of works by Bach, Prokofiev and
others will demonstrate Andsnes’ technical brilliance and versatility.
The center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information,
call (714) 740-7878.
THE AMERICAN STRING QUARTET
The Orange County Performing Arts Center hosts the American String
Quartet at 8 p.m. Jan. 15. The group will play works by Mozart, Bartok
and Dvorak. There will also be a free preview talk with Herbert Glass one
hour before the performance. Tickets are $34. The center is at 600 Town
Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 740-7878.
THE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
The Philharmonic Society performs at the Orange County Performing Arts
Center at 8 p.m. Jan 19 and 21. The concerts will feature works by
Brahms, Mozart and Beethoven. Tickets are $15 to $55. The center is at
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949)
553-2422.
STAGE
‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!’
The Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse presents Barbara Robinson’s play “The Best
Christmas Pageant Ever!” through Sunday. Shows are at 8 p.m. today and at
2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12. For more information, call (949)
650-5269.
‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’
South Coast Repertory presents “A Christmas Carol” through Dec. 26 on its
main stage. Shows are Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2:30
and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 to $39. The
theater is at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information,
call (714) 708-5555.
‘LIGHT SENSITIVE’
The Theatre District presents Jim Geoghan’s comic play “Light Sensitive”
through Jan. 1. Shows are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 7 p.m. on
Sundays, with no performances Dec. 24, 25 and 26. Tickets are $15 to $20.
The Theatre District is at 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, in the back lot
of The Lab Anti-Mall. For more information, call (714) 435-4043.
‘LA POSADA MAGICA’
The Orange County Performing Arts Center presents “La Posada Magica,”
through Dec. 26. Performances are today through Sunday at 7:45 p.m., with
weekend matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $13 to $30. The Center is at 600
Town Center Drive. For more information, call (714) 740-7878.
‘THE HOLLOW LANDS’
South Coast Repertory presents Howard Korder’s play “The Hollow Lands”
Jan. 7 through 13. Tickets are $28 to $47, with a pay-what-you-will show
Jan. 15. The playhouse is at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more
information, call (714) 708-5555.
‘REFERENCES TO SALVADOR DALI MAKE ME HOT’
South Coast Repertory presents Jose Rivera’s play “References to Salvador
Dali Make Me Hot” Jan. 25 through Feb. 27. Tickets are $26 to $45, with a
pay-what-you-will show Jan. 29. The playhouse is at 655 Town Center
Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 708-5555.
ART
TUESDAY TALKS AT THE MUSEUM
The Orange County Museum of Art is offering an ongoing series of free
talks related to the art of the museum’s galleries. The talks are held at
noon Tuesdays. The museum is at 850 San Clemente Drive. For more
information, call (949) 759-1122.
MICHAEL BREWSTER EXHIBIT
The Orange County Museum of Art presents the work of Michael Brewster
through the end of the year. Brewster manipulates natural phenomena such
as sound without using sophisticated technology. Presented in the
Installation Gallery of the main museum, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport
Beach. The museum is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, children under
16 and OCMA members are free. For more information, call (949) 759-1122
or visit the Web site o7 www.ocartsnet.org/ocmaf7 .
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
The Scott Kennedy Maritime Gallery is holding a holiday open house
through Dec. 23. The open house features Kennedy’s work of locations
around the world, and new material from Cape Cod and Newport Beach. The
gallery is open Wednesdays and Thursdays 4 to 9 p.m., Saturdays 3 to 7
p.m., and Monday 6 to 9 p.m. The gallery is at 226-21st St., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 675-5395.
‘IN THE CITY’
OCMA’s exhibit ‘In the City: Urban Views 1900-1940’ looks at early 20th
century visions of the city, and comprises more than 50 paintings from
the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art. The
exhibit runs through Jan. 23. The museum is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday. Admission is $5, $4 for seniors and students. The
museum is at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. For more information,
call (949) 759-1122.
‘MILLENNIUM RETROSPECTIVE’
The Jewish Community Center of Orange County is holding a ‘Millennium
Retrospective’ featuring art works the center has displayed over the last
five years. The show is free. The center is at 250 E. Baker St., Costa
Mesa. For more information, call (714) 755-0340.
MILLENNIUM TRAVELER
The Orange County Museum of art hosts “Millennium Traveler,” an free
exhibit of children’s art, through Dec. 31 at its South Coast Plaza
location. The museum is at the Bristol Street entrance of South Coast
Plaza in Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 759-1122.
DANA RIDENOUR
Newport Beach artist Dana Ridenour is displaying her latest collection of
oil paintings at the Four Seasons Hotel in Newport Beach through the
spring. The hotel is at 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more
information, call (949) 642-5787.
DANCE
TWIN PALMS
Twin Palms offers swing music at 8 p.m. Sundays, dinner jazz from 6 to 10
p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, a rhythm and blues band Thursdays, and a
top 40 funk band Fridays. The eatery is at Fashion Island, 630 Newport
Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 721-8288.
ARGENTINE TANGO
Dan Scene Studio has tango dancing from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. the first
Saturday of every month. Dan Scene is at 2980 A McClintock Way, Costa
Mesa. For more information, call (949) 833-1844.
DANCE 204
Dance 204 offers private and group instruction in beginning and advanced
ballroom, Latin and modern dancing at 204 Washington St., Balboa. For
more information, call (949) 675-9082.
BALLROOM FOR SENIORS
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. every Tuesday.
Singles and couples are welcome. Cost is $3. The center is at 695 W. 19th
St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 645-2356.
BIG BAND DANCING
The Oasis Senior Center holds an afternoon of dancing to live big band
music Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Coffee and refreshments are served.
The center is at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. For more
information, call (949) 644-3244.
BALLROOM DANCING
The DeFore Foundation for the Arts will hold swing and Latin dancing
classes on Friday and Saturday nights from 8 to 11 p.m. $10 admission
covers the hour dance lesson and the open dancing session that follows.
The class is at 151 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call
(949) 241-9908.
‘THE NUTCRACKER BALLET’
OCC hosts the Festival Ballet Theatre and the children of Southland
Ballet in “The Nutcracker,” through Sunday in its Robert B. Moore
Theatre. Show times are at 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday. OCC is at 2701
Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.
POETRY
THE FACTORY READINGS
An evening of performance poetry will be held the first Tuesday of every
month at the Gypsy Den Cafe and Reading Room at The Lab Anti-Mall, 2930
Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 549-7012.
Admission is free, but voluntary donations are accepted for the
performers.
‘THE LAST MALLORY OF THE MILLENNIUM’
Lee Mallory will be featured as part of Club Mesa’s free “Word Thing”
poetry event at 9 p.m. Dec. 29. Club Mesa is at 843 W. 19th St., Costa
Mesa. For more information, call (949) 642-8448.
LITERARY
‘SIMPLE ABUNDANCE’ DISCUSSION GROUP
Based on the books of Sarah Ban Breathnach, this discussion group focuses
on appreciation, expression and gratitude. Led by Audre de Nard at
Borders Books, Music and Cafe the first Thursday of each month at 6:30
p.m. Borders is at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more information,
call (949) 631-8661.
OPRAH BOOK CLUB
This club meets the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. to discuss
Oprah’s most recent book selections at Barnes & Noble Newport Beach.
Barnes & Noble Newport Beach is at 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport
Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-0982.
JOHN J. GOBBELL
John J. Gobbell, author of “Code for Tomorrow” and “The Last Lieutenant,”
will be appearing at Borders Books, Music and Cafe today. The store is at
1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949)
631-8661.
KIDS
STORY TIMEBarnes & Noble Fashion Island hosts story time every Tuesday
from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble Fashion Island is at 953 Newport
Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-0982.
STARLIGHT STORY TIMEChildren ages 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., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949)
646-8845.
NEWPORT LIBRARY STORY TIMESThe Newport Beach Central library offers story
time Mondays at 7 p.m and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. The library is at 1000
Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Children are invited to wear pajamas to the
evening story times. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.
STORY TIME TRIANGLE SQUARE
Barnes & Noble Triangle Square hosts story time the second and fourth
Tuesday of each month for children of all ages, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa
Mesa. For more information, call (949) 631-0614.
STORY TIME METRO POINTE
Barnes & Noble Metro Pointe hosts story time every Wednesday at 10:45
a.m. for children of all ages, 901-B South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa. For
more information, call (714) 444-0226.
WINTER BREAK ‘ART BREAKS’
The Orange County Museum of Art is offering a number of art programs for
children from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 20 through 30. Courses include “City
Slices,” on Dec 21, in which children will create a city scene from a
pizza box, and the Dec 30 event “Trains, Planes and Auto-Mobiles,” which
will involve creating a mobile. The $15 programs are intended for kids
ages 6 through 12. The museum is at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport
Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-1122, Ext. 204.
SPECIAL
TOUR THE CENTER
The Center is offering tours of its facilities. The 75-minute tour will
provide a detailed look at Segerstrom Hall. Tours take place Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. The Orange County Performing Arts
Center is at 800 Town Center Drive. Call (714) 556-2122 for more
information.
ROBERT MONDAVI WINE & FOOD CENTER
The center features many special events each month and is at 1570 Scenic
Ave., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 979-4510.
HI-TIME WINE CELLARS
Hi-Time Wine Cellars features wine tastings from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on
Fridays and 1:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, call (949)
650-8463.
FARMERS MARKETS
The Orange County Market Place is held every Saturday and Sunday from 7
a.m. to 4 p.m. in the main parking lot of the Orange County Fairgrounds.
Admission is $1 for adults, children under 12 years are free. For
information, call (949) 723-6616. Corona del Mar farmers market is held
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in the municipal parking lot at
Bayside Drive and Marguerite Ave.
BIG BAND PROGRAMS
The Jewish Community Center of Orange County presents “The Music You’ll
Always Remember,” a talk on the Big Band Era, Wednesday. The programs are
$40 for nonmembers, $30 for members. The JCC is at 250 E. Baker St.,
Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 755-0340.
DINING
BRUNCH AT LA GRANJA
La Granja Mediterranean Grill is now offering Champagne Brunch on Sundays
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. La Granja is in Newport Plaza Center at 1000
Bristol St., N, Newport Beach. For reservations and more information,
call (949) 252-9396.
MULDOON’S CHRISTMAS
Muldoon’s pub and restaurant will be holding a “Dickens Irish Christmas,”
an event in the spirit of the English writer, through Christmas Eve.
Special dishes, such as Irish colcannon, will be available, and the
entire staff will dress in “authentic Dickens peasant costumes from the
Center Theater.” Muldoon’s is at 202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach.
For more information, call (949) 640-4110.
CLUBS
ALTA COFFEE
The Alta Coffee House presents musical acts at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays
through Saturdays. Admission is free. Alta Coffee is at 506-31st St.,
Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 675-0233.
ATRIUM MARQUIS HOTEL
The Atrium offers a variety of live music played every day at its
Airporter Club, 18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine. For more information, call
(949) 833-2770.
BIRRAPORETTI’S
Birraporetti’s offers swing music by the 12-piece Don Miller Orchestra at
8 p.m. on Mondays. Birraporetti’s is at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol
St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 850-9090.
BISTRO 201
Bistro 201 offers jazz performances at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays
and 11 a.m. on Sundays. Bistro 201 is at 3333 W. Coast Highway, Newport
Beach. For more information, call (949) 631-1551.
CARLO’S RISTORANTE
Carlo’s offers live music Tuesdays through Sundays and is at 3520 E.
Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. No cover charge. For more information,
call (949) 675-1922.
CLUB MESA
Club Mesa offers live music every night of the week except Wednesday,
which is reserved for a spoken word and poetry show. Club Mesa is at 843
W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 642-6634.
DURTY NELLY’S
Nelly’s offers live music at 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and is at
2915 Red Hill Ave., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)
957-1951.
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
The Four Seasons offers live music Mondays through Saturdays and is at
690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)
759-0808.
HARD ROCK CAFE
The Hard Rock offers live music on Sundays and is at 451 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 640-8844.
THE HARP INN
The inn offers live music Thursdays through Saturdays and is at 130 E.
17th St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 646-8855.
HOGUE BARMICHAEL’S
Barmichael’s offers live music Wednesdays through Saturdays and is at
3950 Campus Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)
261-6270.
LIDO CIGAR ROOM
The cigar room is a place to enjoy a smoke with your drink. No cover
charge. The cigar room is at 3441 Via Lido, Suite D, Newport Beach. For
more information, call (949) 723-0595.
MARGARITAVILLE
Margaritaville offers live music and is at 2332 W. Coast Highway, Newport
Beach. For more information, call (949) 631-8220.
MULDOON’S IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT
Muldoon’s offers live music Thursdays through Sundays and is at 202
Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island, Newport Beach. For more
information, call (714) 640-4110.
OYSTER BAR LOUNGE
Newport Landing’s Oyster Bar Lounge showcases local pop and light rock
acts Fridays and Saturdays. The lounge is at 503 East Edgewater at the
Balboa Ferry Landing. For more information, call (949) 675-2373.
THE MARRIOTT
The Marriott offers live music Mondays through Saturdays and is at 900
Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)
640-4000.
PLANET HOLLYWOOD
Planet Hollywood offers live music on Wednesdays and is at South Coast
Plaza. For more information, call (714) 668-1440.
TRIANON LOUNGE
The lounge in the Sutton Place Hotel offers live music by the Stonebridge
Band on Saturdays 9:30 p.m. until closing. No cover charge. The hotel is
at 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)
476-2001.
THE TEA ROOM
Karaoke from 7 to 11 p.m. on Thursdays. The Tea Room is at 3100 Irvine
Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 756-0121.
TOTALLY COFFEE
“Open Mike Night” from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays. Totally Coffee is at
1525 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)
435-9367.
VILLA NOVA
Enjoy piano bar music with Rich Fauno at 9 p.m. Sundays through
Wednesdays. Pappa Bear Patterson performs jazz/blues/pop at 9 p.m.
Thursdays through Saturdays. Villa Nova is at 3131 W. Coast Highway,
Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 642-7880.
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