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MUSIC
BRIAN BARRETT/JASON WILKINS TRIO
The Brian Barrett/Jason Wilkins Trio will play jazz at That’s Aroma, 1870
Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays in February. For
more information, call (949) 548-7999.
DELTA BLUES AND RAGTIME
Brian Barrett will play acoustic blues and ragtime music starting at 9
p.m. Wednesdays in February at Sid’s, 445 N. Newport Blvd., Newport
Beach. The show is free. For more information, call (949) 650-7437.
PIANIST ARCADI VOLODOS
The Los Angeles Philharmonic and pianist Arcadi Volodos will appear at
the Orange County Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Feb. 12. The program
includes work by Prokofiev and Tchaikovsky. Tickets are $15 to $55. The
Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information,
call (949) 553-2422.
JAZZY SOUNDS OF LOVE
The Newport Beach Public Library presents a free musicale titled “Jazzy
Sounds of Love” at 3 p.m. Feb. 13. Pianist Richard Abraham and jazz
vocalist Debbi Ebert will perform jazzy, Broadway-style love songs. The
library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more information,
call (949) 717-3801.
BRUCE BETZ
Barnes & Noble Metro Point hosts Bruce Betz, acoustic guitarist, from 7
to 9 p.m. Feb. 17. The store is at 901 B South Coast Drive, Suite 150,
Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 444-0226.
SUSAN EGAN
Broadway star Susan Egan will appear at the Orange County Performing Arts
Center’s Founders Hall Feb. 17 through 20. Egan is known for her work in
the role of Belle in the musical “Beauty and the Beast.” Tickets are $42.
Performances are Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 and
9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive,
Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 740-7878.
CAROL MARTINI
Barnes & Noble Metro Point hosts Carol Martini, acoustic guitarist, from
7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 24. The store is at 901 B South Coast Drive, Suite 150,
Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 444-0226.
BARBERSHOP CHORUS
Barbershop chorus The Masters of Harmony will perform at OCC at 8 p.m.
Feb. 26. The program features a range of American music, including blues,
jazz and more. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $24.
For more information, call (714) 432-5880.
STAGE
JCC CHILDREN’S PERFORMING ARTS
The Jewish Community Center of Orange County will present a Tu B’Shevat
performance at 10 a.m. Sunday. The center is at 250 East Baker St., Costa
Mesa. For more information, call (714) 755-0340.
‘THE HOLLOW LANDS’
South Coast Repertory presents Howard Korder’s play “The Hollow Lands”
through Feb. 13. Tickets are $28 to $47, with a pay-what-you-will show
Saturday. 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” 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.
‘A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE’
Newport Theatre Arts Center presents Arthur Miller’s “A View From the
Bridge” Friday through Feb. 27. Shows are Thursdays through Saturdays at
8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $13, $15 for
opening night. The theater is at 2501 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach.
‘ANNIE’
The Musical Theater Academy of Orange County presents “Annie” at the
Costa Mesa High School theater, 2650 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Shows are
at 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Feb. 5 and 3 p.m. Feb. 6.
Tickets are $5 to $8. For more information, call (949) 646-6624.
‘I THINK, THEREFORE I MAMET’
Orange Coast College will present a program of short plays by David Mamet
on Feb. 5, 6, 12 and 14 in the Drama Lab Studio. Shows are at 8 p.m.
Saturdays and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $5 to $6. OCC is at 2701
Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5640,
ext. 1.
‘CHAIM’S LOVE SONG’
The Jewish Community Center of Orange County’s Menorah Theatre presents
“Chaim’s Long Song” at 2 p.m. Feb. 6. Tickets are $8 for members, $10 for
nonmembers. The center is at 250 East Baker St., Costa Mesa. For more
information, call (714) 755-0340.
‘BEAUTY MACHINE’
Orange Coast College presents “Beauty Machine,” a play designed to help
young people value their individuality, at 9:15 and 11:45 a.m. Feb. 11 in
the Robert B. Moore Theatre. Tickets are $5. OCC is at 2701 Fairview
Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.
‘WISH I COULD MEET MR. WASHINGTON AND MR. LINCOLN’
Orange Coast College presents ‘Wish I Could Meet Mr. Washington and Mr.
Lincoln,” a play for children, Feb. 16-19 in its Robert B. Moore Theatre.
Show times are at 10 a.m. Feb. 16, 17 and 18; 2 p.m. Feb. 19; and 7 p.m.
Feb. 18. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $4 to $6.
For more information, call (714) 432-5880.
NUDE WITH VIOLIN
The Newport Beach Public Library presents a readers’ repertory
presentation of Noel Coward’s play, “Nude With Violin,” at 7 p.m. Feb.
17. The event is free. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport
Beach. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.
ART
CITY LIGHTS
The Newport Beach Public Library presents “City Lights,” an exhibit of
watercolors by Mary Monge, Tuesday through Feb. 29. Monge focuses on
urban activities -- from eating a French dip sandwich at Phillipe’s to
taking in a night at the theater. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave.,
Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 717-3870.
ART, LITERATURE AND INTERPRETATION
The Orange County Museum of Art is hosting an ongoing series of free noon
lectures on Tuesdays. Stephen Barker, UC Irvine art professor, will speak
this Tuesday on “Art, Literature and Interpretation.” The museum is at
850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)
759-1122.
ALDO LUONGO
Lahaina Galleries in Fashion Island will feature works by Romantic
Impressionist Aldo Luongo at an artist reception and exhibition from 7 to
9 p.m. Feb. 11 and from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 12. The gallery is at 1173
Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)
721-9117.
‘EUROPEAN IMPRESSIONS’
The Impressionist-inspired oil paintings of Lenora Monahan and the work
of Molly Greenberg will be on display through Feb. 14 in the Newport
Beach City Hall Gallery. The paintings depict landscapes in Tuscany,
Provence and Southern California. City Hall is at 3300 Newport Blvd.,
Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 717-3870.
‘IN COLOR’
The Orange County Museum of Arts presents “In Color: Silkscreen Prints
from the Collection” through March 12. The exhibition explores the
silk-screen printing process and the emergence of the Pop Art movement of
the 1960s. The museum is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
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 the center has displayed over the past five
years. The show is free. The center is at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa.
For more information, call (714) 755-0340.
DANA RIDENOUR
Newport Beach artist Dana Ridenour is displaying her latest collection of
oil paintings at the Four Seasons Hotel in Newport Beach through spring.
The hotel is at 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more
information, call (949) 642-5787.
JEROME MULLER PHOTOGRAPHY AND PAINTING
The Robert Mondavi Wine & Food Center will host an exhibition of the work
of Jerome Muller from 1950 to 2000. A reception will be held March 16 at
the center, 1510 Scenic Ave., Costa Mesa. For times and more information,
call (714) 540-0808.
DANCE
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.
RHAPSODY IN TAPS
OCC presents “Rhapsody in Taps,” an evening of tap dancing, Balinese
music and jazz rhythms, at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $21 to $27. OCC
is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)
432-5880.
BIG BAND SWING
The Jewish Community Center of Orange County will host swing dancing to
the music of a 10-piece live band from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday. The evening
will feature the music of Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller and
others. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. The center is at
250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa.
STUTTGART BALLET
The Orange County Performing Arts Center hosts The Stuttgart Ballet
Tuesday through Feb. 6. Tickets are $12 to $68. The Center is at 600 Town
Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 740-7878.
FILM
‘CHARLES MANSON, SUPERSTAR’
The AAA Electra 99 Open Forum Co-Op Art Museum and Gallery presents
“Charles Manson, Superstar” Friday evening. The space is at 4320 Campus
Drive, Suite 110, Newport Beach. The movie is $2 for nonmembers, free for
members. For more information, call (949) 833-7718.
‘NORTH BY NORTHWEST’
The Orange County Museum of Art presents Alfred Hitchcock’s “North by
Northwest” at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18. The museum is at 850 San Clemente Drive,
Newport Beach. Tickets are $4 to $6. For more information, call (949)
759-1122, ext. 204.
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.
LITERARY
ROUND TABLE WEST
Round Table West presents a literary luncheon program at noon Monday
featuring Charles Bragg, Robert Bruce Woodcox and Boze Hadleigh. The
luncheon is held at the Balboa Bay Club, 1221 West Coast Highway, Newport
Beach. Tickets are $40. For more information, call (323) 256-7977.
TEENS CAN BOUNCE BACK
Barnes & Noble Metro Pointe will host an appearance by Diana L. James,
author of “Teens Can Bounce Back,” from 2 to 3 p.m. Feb. 5. The store is
at 901 B. South Coast Drive, Suite 150, Costa Mesa. For more information,
call (714) 444-0226.
AT HOME ON THE RANGE
John Crean and Barbara Venezia, stars of the late-night cooking show “At
Home on the Range,” will speak about their show and their new book at 3
p.m. Feb. 5 at Borders Books, Music and Cafe, 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa
Mesa. For more information, call (949) 631-8661.
MAXIMIZING YOUR NETWORKING
Networkers of Costa Mesa will meet to discuss “Maximizing Your Networking
Efforts” at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 at Borders Books, Music and Cafe, 1890 Newport
Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 631-8661.
NATURE’S SECRETS FOR HEALTH AND BEAUTY
Barnes & Noble Metro Pointe will host an appearance by Minoo Golanazar,
author of “Nature’s Secrets for Health and Beauty,” from 7 to 8 p.m. Feb.
9. The store is at 901 B. South Coast Drive, Suite 150, Costa Mesa. For
more information, call (714) 444-0226.
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH
Dr. Edward Taub will discuss weight management and discuss his book
“Balance Your Body, Balance Your Life” at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at Borders Books,
Music and Cafe, 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more information,
call (949) 631-8661.
‘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.
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.
SPECIAL
HALLOWEEN PARTY
The AAA Electra 99 museum and gallery will hold a “Halloween party,” a
potluck event with music by My Room Records Recording Artists, at 9 p.m.
Saturday. Admission is $6, or $2 with costume and potluck contribution.
The gallery is at 4320 Campus Drive, Newport Beach. For more information,
call (949) 833-7718.
ADVENTURES AT SEA
Adventures at Sea Yacht Charters and Romantic Gondola Cruises will offer
a Valentine’s Day luxury cruise from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 13. The cruise,
which includes champagne, dinner and dancing, is $125 per couple. For
more information, call (949) 650-2412.
HONEST ABE
The Newport Beach Central Library presents “Honoring Honest Abe,” a free
noon program about Abraham Lincoln, on Feb. 16. Dr. Ronald Rietveld, a
history professor from Cal State Fullerton, will speak. The library is at
1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)
717-3801.
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.
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.
TWILIGHT DINING AT VILLA NOVA
Villa Nova Restaurant offers a “Twilight Dining” menu featuring dishes
such as Chicken Parmigiana and Calamari Picante at low early evening
prices. The menus are offered from 5 to 6 p.m. every day except Saturday
and from 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The restaurant is at 3131 West Coast
Highway, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 642-7880.
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.
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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