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MUSIC

SARAH CHANG

Virtuoso violinist Sarah Chang will perform with the Pacific Symphony

Orchestra at 8 p.m. today at the Orange County Performing Arts Center.

The performance will feature music by Stravinsky, Brahms and Danielpour.

Tickets are $18 to $50. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive. For more

information, call (714) 755-5799.

PIANIST ARCADI VOLODOS

The Los Angeles Philharmonic and pianist Arcadi Volodos will appear at

the Orange County Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Saturday. 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.

IVAN YANAKOV

Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church will host a recital by

Bulgarian pianist Ivan Yanakov at 5 p.m. Saturday. Yanakov, a specialist

in romantic late-20th century Russian music, will perform Stravinsky’s

“Petrouchka” suite, along with works by Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Haydn.

Tickets are $8. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 639-9301.

LEONID LEVITSKY

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will host a performance by pianist

Leonid Levitsky at 4 p.m. Sunday. Levitsky is the founding director of

the Pacific Virtuosi, formerly known as the Newport Beach Recital Series.

Tickets to the event are $15 for children and $30 for adults. St.

Andrew’s is at 600 Saint Andrews Road, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 574-7733.

JAZZY SOUNDS OF LOVE

The Newport Beach Public Library presents a free musicale titled “Jazzy

Sounds of Love” at 3 p.m. Sunday. 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.

‘THE ROMANTICS II’

Pacific Chorale presents “The Romantics II,” a program of choral works by

Brahms, Britten, John Alexander and others, at at 7 p.m. Sunday. at the

Orange County Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $14 to $48. The Center

is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

740-7878.

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 on 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.

PAUL-ABRAM AND TOM WALDRON

The Chapel at St. Andrews will host a concert featuring the singing of

Paul-Abram and Tom Waldron at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18. The event, sponsored by

the St. Andrews mental health task force, will dramatically illustrate

the strides that are possible in treating depression. The church is at

600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

631-2880.

‘MANON LESCAUT’

Opera Pacific presents Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” on Feb. 22 through 27 at

the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Performances are at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 22, 24 and 26 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 27. Tickets are $32 to $107. The

Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (800) 34-OPERA.

ANNE-SOPHIE MUTTER

The Philharmonic Society will sponsor an appearance at the Orange County

Performing Arts Center by renowned violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter at 8 p.m.

Feb. 23. Mutter’s program, which includes Bartok’s “Second Sonata” and

Webern’s “Four Pieces,” will highlight classics from the violin

repertoire of the late 20th century. Tickets are $25 to $45. The Center

is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949)

553-2422.

ZIGGENS

Ziggens, a local cow/punk/surfabilly band, will play a free show at The

Lab Anti-Mall from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23. The Lab is at 2930 Bristol St.,

Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 966-6660.

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.

THE HARRY JAMES ORCHESTRA

OCC presents the Harry James Orchestra at 4 p.m. Feb. 27 in an evening of

swing and big band music. Tickets are $21 to $27. OCC is at 2701 Fairview

Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.

THE ALLEY CATS

Borders Books, Music & Cafe presents The Alley Cats, an a cappella

doo-wop group that will performs rock hits from the ‘50s at 7 p.m. Feb.

27. Borders is at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa.

THE PLANETS

Pacific Symphony Orchestra presents Holst’s famous work “The Planets” at

8 p.m. March 1 and 2 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Tickets

are $10 to $50. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For

more information, call (714) 740-7878.

KINGSTON TRIO

The Kingston Trio will appear at 4 p.m. March 5 at Orange Coast College’s

Robert B. Moore Theatre. Tickets are $25 to $33. OCC is at 2701 Fairview

Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.

SIMCHAFEST II

The Jewish Community Center of Orange County will host SimchaFest II, a

festival of Jewish music and humor, from 8 to 11 p.m. March 11. The event

will feature vocalist Nancy Linder, folk musician Osi Sladek, Borscht

Belt comedian Archie Barkan and the Orange County Klezmers. Tickets are

$10 for center members, $14 for nonmembers and $16 at the door. The

center is at 250 East Baker St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(714) 755-0340.

PACIFIC CHORALE

Pacific Chorale presents a concert at 7 p.m. March 12 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, featuring work by Ravel, Durufle, Faure,

and the world premiere of a piece by Lili Boulanger. Tickets are $14 to

$48. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 740-7878.

MASSENKOFF RUSSIAN FOLK FESTIVAL

OCC will host the Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival at 8 p.m. March 18.

The festival features Russian songs, balalaika music, and Russian ballet.

Tickets are $22 to $28. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For

more information, call (714) 432-5640.

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.

STAGE

‘THE HOLLOW LANDS’

South Coast Repertory presents Howard Korder’s play “The Hollow Lands”

through Sunday. Tickets are $28 to $47. 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 today. 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” 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.

‘I THINK, THEREFORE I MAMET’

Orange Coast College will present a program of short plays by David Mamet

Saturday and Sunday 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.

‘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. Friday 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.

STANISLAVSKI IN THE NEW MILLENNIUMThe Jewish Community Center of Orange

County will hold a six-week course, Stanislavski in the New Millennium,

designed to allow the serious acting student to unveil the secrets of

Method acting. The course runs Feb. 21 through March 27 and is $125 for

members, $155 for nonmembers. The center is at 250 East Baker St., Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (714) 755-0340.

‘ALL MY SONS’

Borders South Coast Plaza will host a discussion at 7 p.m. Feb. 24 of

Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons,” which is an upcoming production at South

Coast Repertory. The store is at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 432-7854.

‘TAINTED JUSTICE’

Orange Coast College presents Don Nigro’s play “Tainted Justice” on March

2 through 5 and 9 through 12. The play is at 8 p.m. Thursdays through

Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays. “Tainted Justice” tells the true story

of a sensational murder and trial that took place in a Nova Scotia town

in 1914. Tickets are $8 to $9. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

For more information, call (714) 432-5880.

‘THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE’

South Coast Repertory will host the Southern California premiere of

Martin McDonagh’s acclaimed play “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” March 7

through April 9. Tickets are $26 to $45. The playhouse is at 650 Town

Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 708-5555.

‘CHAPTER TWO’

Oasis Dinner Theater presents Neil Simon’s “Chapter Two” at 5:30 p.m.

March 11. Tickets, which include dinner and the show, are $25. Oasis is

at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. For more information, call (949)

644-3244.

‘SHAKESPEARE’S GREATEST HITS’

OCC’s Touring Company will perform “Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits,” a

one-hour show of some of Shakespeare’s most famous sonnets, soliloquies

and scenes, March. 17 through 19. Show times are at 10 a.m. March 17, 4

and 8 p.m. March 18, and 2 and 7 p.m. March 19. Tickets are $5 to $6. OCC

is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

432-5640, ext. 1.

SALZBURG MARIONETTE THEATRE

The Salzburg Marionette Theatre appears at the Orange County Performing

Arts Center March 17 through 19. The puppet ensemble will perform

versions of Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro” at 7 p.m. March 17, “Don

Giovanni” at 7 p.m. March 18 and “The Magic Flute” at 2 p.m. March 19.

Tickets are $20 to $65. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (714) 755-0236.

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.

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. Friday and from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is at 1173

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

721-9117.

TUESDAY ART LECTURES

The Orange County Museum of Art is hosting an ongoing series of free noon

lectures on Tuesdays. Tom Wudl, whose work is featured in the museum’s

permanent collection, will speak about his work this coming Tuesday. The

museum is at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. For more information,

call (949) 759-1122.

‘EUROPEAN IMPRESSIONS’

The Impressionist-inspired oil paintings of Lenora Monahan and the work

of Molly Greenberg will be on display through Monday 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 Saturday. The exhibition explores the

silk-screen printing process and the emergence of the Pop Art movement of

the 1960s. The show is at the museum’s satellite gallery in South Coast

Plaza, 3333 Bear St., 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 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.

FILM

‘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.

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

OCC will screen three hours of “the best of the best” of the 24th annual

Banff Mountain Film Festival at 7 p.m. March 22. The program includes

films from Canada, Scotland, Germany, the U.S. and Italy. Tickets are $8

to $9. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (714) 432-5601.

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.

LOVE POETRY

Alta Coffee House will hold a love poetry contest at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Admission is free to the general public. Entry fee for the contest is $3.

Alta is at 506 31st St., Newport Beach. For more information, call 9949)

675-0233.

LITERARY

THE REV. DONALD PEDERSON

Barnes & Noble Fashion Island will host the Rev. Donald Pederson, author

of the book “Mental Laxatives For a Constipated Mind,” at 7 p.m.

Saturday. The store is at 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For

more information, call (949) 759-0982.

JOEY O’CONNOR

Barnes & Noble Fashion Island will host Joey O’Connor, author of “I Know

You Love Me, But Do You Like Me?” at 2 p.m. Saturday. The store is at 953

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

759-0982.

PATRICIA GUIVER

Borders Books, Music and Cafe hosts Patricia Guiver, author of “Delilah

Doolittle and the Missing Macaw” at 3 p.m. Saturday. The store is at 1890

Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 631-8661.

AMERICAN GIRLS CLUB

Barnes & Noble Fashion Island’s American Girls Club will meet to discuss

“100 Great Things About Being a Girl” at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 17. The store is at 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call

(949) 759-0982.

‘HOW TO BECOME A MILLIONAIRE’

March Alch, author of “How to Become a Millionaire,” will discuss his

book at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at Barnes & Noble Fashion Island, 953 Newport

Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-0982.

‘LISTENING TO WILD DOLPHINS’

Bobbi Sandoz, the author of “Listening to Wild Dolphins,” will speak at

Barnes & Noble Metro Pointe at 7 p.m. Feb. 24. The store is at 901 B.

South Coast Drive, Suite 150, Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(714) 444-0226.

DETECTIVE NOVELISTS

Borders Books, Music and Cafe hosts a radio interview at 7 p.m. Feb. 24

with Maxine O’Callaghan, author of “Down for the Count,” Gary Phillips

(“Violent Spring”) and Carroll Lachnit (“A Blessed Death”). The store is

at 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

SESAME STREET VALENTINE’S PARTY

Barnes & Noble presents a “Sesame Street Valentine’s Day Extravaganza” at

2 p.m. Sunday. The event will feature Elmo, Sesame Street stories, a

valentine craft and more. The first 50 families will receive a goodie

bag. The store is at 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 759-0982.

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

FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION

Spike and Mike’s Festival of Animation is playing at Edwards Cinema, 1534

Adams Ave., Costa Mesa, through today. Tickets are $7.50. For times and

more information, call (714) 546-3102.

DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN

The Newport Beach Public Library presents Drawing on the Right Side of

the Brain, a free drawing program, at 7 p.m. today. Arlene Carozian, a

Cal State Long Beach art professor, will help students master basic,

perceptual drawing skills. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.

‘BREAK THINGS FOR ART’

The AAA Electra 99 museum and gallery will hold a “Break Things for Art”

night and pot luck at 9 p.m. Saturday. The event is $1 for members, $3

for nonmembers, and participants should bring things to break. The

gallery is at 4320 Campus Drive, Suite 100, 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. Sunday. 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 Wednesday. 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.

APHRODISIAC MENU

The Yard House will offer an aphrodisiac menu Feb. 11 through 14 in connection with Valentine’s Day. The offerings include oyster chowder,

white and dark chocolate mousse, and pan-roasted lobster tail. The Yard

House is at the intersection of Newport and Harbor Boulevards in Triangle

Square, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 642-0090.

VALENTINE’S OFFERINGS

Maggiano’s Little Italy will offer three seatings on Valentine’s Day to

accommodate the amorous, hungry masses. A Valentine’s menu with special

entrees and desserts will be featured and live music will be provided.

Maggiano’s is at 3333 Bristol Road, Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (714) 546-9550.

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.

CARMELO’S RISTORANTE

Carmelo’s offers live music Tuesdays through Sundays and is at 3520 E.

Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Tate S, a funk, rock and Motown act, plays

at 9:30 tonight. 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.