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MUSIC

EMERSON STRING QUARTET

The Emerson String Quartet will appear at the Orange County Performing

Arts Center at 8 p.m. Friday, presenting work by Haydn, Shostakovich and

Debussy. Tickets are $44. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (714) 740-7878.

MUSIC LOVERS SPECIAL

Beginning a weekend of programs, Mr. Pease will perform at 8:30 p.m.

Friday at Borders Books & Music South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa

Mesa. A second pop music group, Burns & Toth, will perform at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday. And the doo-wop group Alley Cats will cap off the lineup with a

7 p.m. Sunday performance. All shows are in the Cafe Espresso and are

free. For more information, call (714) 432-7854.

HOLY WEEK CONCERT

Our Lady Queen of Angels Adult Choir will present a “Holy Week Concert”

at 8 p.m. Sunday. The 40-voice choir will perform works by Byrd,

Vittoria, Mozart, Faure and others. The church is at 2046 Mar Vista

Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 644-0200.

‘TALES OF HOFFMANN’

Opera Pacific presents Offenbach’s opera “Tales of Hoffmann” at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday and at 2 p.m. April 23 at the Orange

County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets

are $32 to $151. For tickets, call (714) 740-7878.

GROUND-LEVEL SUNDAYS

The Lab Anti-Mall will have disc jockeys spinning experimental grooves

from 2 to 5 p.m. every Saturday in April. DJ Suhblymnl and Area 57

Productions will spin today. The Lab is at 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

For information, call (714) 960-6660.

HI-WATT WEDNESDAYS

The Lab Anti-Mall will host live music performances from 6 to 9 p.m.

every Wednesday in April. Fuzzpop is slated for this coming Wednesday.

The Lab is at 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For information, call (714)

960-6660.

‘FOREVER FIFTIES, VOL. II’

OCC will present “Forever Fifties, Vol. II,” a program of 1950s music, at

8 p.m. May 20 in its Robert B. Moore Theatre. Tickets are $25 to $29. OCC

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

432-5880.

JCC SPRING CONCERT

The Jewish Community Center of Orange County will present a spring

concert at 2 p.m. May 21 featuring Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” and

“Spring” from Vivialdi’s “The Four Seasons.” Tickets are $3 to $25. The

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

(714) 755-0340.

STAGE

‘DRIVING MISS DAISY’

The Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse will present Alfred Uhry’s play “Driving

Miss Daisy” through April 30. Curtain is at 8 p.m. Thursdays through

Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $10 to $12. The playhouse is

at 661 Hamilton St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949)

650-5269.

‘THE PRICE’

Reader’s Repertory Theatre will present a reading of Arthur Miller’s “The

Price” at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Newport Beach Central Library. The event

is free. The Library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 717-3801.

‘THE HEIRESS’

Newport Theatre Arts Center will present Arthur Miller’s drama “The

Heiress,” through April 30. The show runs at 8 p.m. Thursdays through

Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $13. Newport Theatre Arts

Center is at 2501 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call

(949) 631-0288.

‘AMY’S VIEW’

South Coast Repertory presents David Hare’s “Amy’s View” from Friday

through May 14. Tickets are $28 to $47. The playhouse is at 655 Town Town

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

‘HOLD ON TO YOUR HEART’

The Los Angeles Jewish Theatre will present “Hold on to Your Heart” at

the Jewish Community Center at 8 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. The

play is a romantic comedy set in the 1930s. Ticket are $8 to $15. The

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

(714) 755-0340.

ONE-ACT FESTIVAL

OCC will present a festival of one-act plays Friday and Saturday and 21

through 23. The festival will feature original works and plays from

classical and contemporary literature. Shows will be at 8 p.m. Fridays

and Saturdays and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $5. OCC is at 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call 9714) 432-5640,

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THE RADIO FOLLIES

South Coast Repertory’s Youth Players will present the world premier of

“The Radio Follies,” a musical about the early days of radio, at 1 and 3

p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $5. For more information, call

(714) 708-5555.

‘1776’

OCC’s Theatre Department will present the musical “1776” May 11 to 14

and 18 to 21 in the college’s Drama Lab Theatre. The show, treating the

creation of the Declaration of Independence, debuted on Broadway in 1969.

OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $7 to $14. For more

information, call (714) 432-5880.

ART

‘PERSONAL REFLECTIONS’

Graphics Gallery will exhibit the works of Zoe Hadley through May 20 in

“Personal Reflections.” A reception with the artist will be from 6 to 9

p.m. May 12. Graphics Gallery is at 219 Marine Ave., Balboa Island. For

more information, call (949) 673-2220.

ISLAND PATHWAYS

The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is holding an exhibit on the history

of traditional navigation techniques and watercraft used by the island

people of the Pacific. The free display, which features ancient pottery,

war clubs, paddles, tools and decorative items from many Pacific Rim

cultures, will be on view through June 18. The museum is open 10 a.m. to

5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays and is at 151 East Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 673-7863.

CHINESE REALISM

OCC is featuring an exhibition of contemporary Chinese paintings through

today. The show, drawn from the private collection of Frank Ma, is the

first American showing of these works and also features an exhibit of

textiles and clothing from The Bowers Museum of Cultural Art in Santa

Ana. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays,

plus 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

For more information, call (714) 432-5039.

LIBRARY PHOTOGRAPHY

The Newport Beach Public Library presents “Library: The Drama Within,” an

exhibit of photographs by Diane Asseo Griliches taken in libraries around

the world, through April 30. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport

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

MILFORD ZORNES WATERCOLORS

The Newport Beach Central Library will host an exhibit of watercolors by

artist Milford Zornes on May 3 through 31. The library is at 1000 Avocado

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

CITY HALL ART SHOW

The Newport Beach City Hall will host its Spring Juried Orange County

Show on May 4 through June 15, featuring works in watercolor, pastel,

acrylic and two-dimensional media. City Hall is at 3300 Newport Blvd.,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 717-3870.

ORANGE COUNTY ARTISTS SHOWCASE 2000

The Costa Mesa Senior Center will present the “Orange County Artists

Showcase 2000,” an exhibition of work by senior citizens May 5 through 7.

The Senior Center is at 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (949) 645-2356.

BALBOA ISLAND ARTWALK 2000

Balboa Island will hold an Artwalk from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 21. The

event will feature 60 local artists painting along the South Bayfront

promenade, between Marine Avenue and the Ferry Landing at Opal. Admission

is free. For information, call (949) 673-5706.

DANCE

OCC STUDENT DANCE

OCC will hold its 37th annual Student Dance Concert at 8 p.m. Friday and

Saturday in its Robert B. Moore Theatre. The concert, directed by OCC

dance department chair Karen Shanley, will feature a variety of dance

styles, including modern, jazz, tap and ballet. Here, Jason Noer performs

“A Funky Thing Happened on the Way to the Revolution.” Tickets are $12.

The school is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (714) 432-5880.

CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO

OCC’s dance department will stage “Fiesta Latina” at 10 a.m. and noon May

5 in the college’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road. The

50-minute performance is part of a dance and cultural heritage outreach

program, and the 13 OCC student dancers will take their show to Orange

County schools from May 8 to 12. Admission is free but reservations are

required for the Cinco de Mayo shows. For more information, call (714)

432-5506.

DANSCENE STUDIO

Danscene Studio offers ballroom dancing at 8 p.m. on the first Friday of

every month. Admission is $10. The studio is at 2980 McClintock Way,

Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 641-8688.

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. Tuesdays. Singles

and couples are welcome. Cost is $3. The center is at 695 W. 19th St. For

more information, call (949) 645-2356.

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.

For more information, call (714) 641-8688.

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.

POETRY

AN EVENING WITH T.S. ELIOT

OCC will hold a lecture program focusing on the life and work of poet

T.S. Eliot starting at 7:30 p.m. April 26. The lectures will be held at

the Liod Isle Clubhouse, 701 Via Lido Soud, Lido Isle, Newport Beach.

Admission is $5 for nonmembers. For more information, call (714)

432-5087.

OPEN MIKE POETRY

In honor of April, which is National Poetry Month, Borders Books, Music

and Cafe will hold an open mike poetry night at 7 p.m. each Monday of the

month. The store is at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (714) 432-7854.

THE FACTORY READINGS

An evening of performance poetry will be held the first Tuesday of every

month at 8 p.m. 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

‘THE ANGELSPEAKE STORY’

Barnes & Noble Fashion Island will hold a book signing with Barbara Mark,

author of “The Angelspeake Storybook,” at 7 p.m. Friday. The store is at

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

759-0982.

‘SOCCER FOR EVERYONE’

Barnes & Noble Fashion Island will hold a reading with Rudy Yakzan,

author of “Soccer for Everyone,” at 7 p.m. Saturday. For more

information, call (949) 759-0982.

‘BLADE RUNNER’

The Science Fiction Book Discussion Group of Borders Books, Music and

Cafe will discuss Philip K. Dick’s book, which was the basis for the

movie “Blade Runner” at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The store is 3333 Bear St.,

Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-7854.

ROUND TABLE

The Orange County Chapter of Round Table West will present a luncheon

program at noon April 20 at the Balboa Bay Club, 1221 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. Donald Spoto, author of “Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy

Onassis--A Life”; J. Michael Reidenbach and Dana K. Drenkowski, authors

of “Legacy and Destiny”; and William Murray, author of “Janet, My Mother

and Me” will discuss their books. Tickets are $40. For more information,

call (323) 256-7977.

MYSTERY DISCUSSION GROUP

The Mystery Book Discussion Group of Borders Books, Music and Cafe will

discuss John Dunning’s “The Bookman’s Wake” at 7 p.m. April 26. The store

is 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-7854.

‘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

The club meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month to discuss

Oprah Winfrey’s most recent book selections at Barnes & Noble Booksellers

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

For more information, call (949) 759-0982.

KIDS

STORY TIMEBarnes & Noble Fashion Island hosts story time from 10:45 to

11:30 a.m. every Tuesday. The store 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

PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN

History will come alive Friday through Sunday with “A Star Spangled

Weekend” at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. The

three-day series will engage participants with hands-on activities geared

to revisit colorful events and people from America’s past. The free

programs are appropriate for all ages. “Meet Mark Twain” will launch the

weekend at 7 p.m. Friday, followed by “A Star Spangled Saturday” from

10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and featuring hands-on children’s arts and crafts

in the Bamboo Courtyard. A special program for kindergartners on “Ben

Franklin, Renaissance Man” will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday. The 1 p.m.

Sunday slide presentation, “A California Experience,” and 3 p.m.

musicale, “Saluting Our Heritage in Song,” will conclude the celebration.

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

FAMILY FUN DAY

The Newport Beach Central Library will host “Family Fun Day,” featuring

mimes, music, storytelling and balloon art, from noon to 4 p.m. May 6.

The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more information,

call (949) 717-3801.

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. Fridays

and 1:30 to 8 p.m. 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

SYMPHONY OF WINES

The Sheraton Newport Beach Hotel will hold its 20th annual “Symphony of

Wines” from 2 to 5 p.m. April 30. The wine-tasting event will feature

premier wines from Europe and below the equator, gourmet food, an

auction, a drawing and live music. Tickets are $50. The hotel is at 4545

MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

752-6277, Ext. 234.

SUNDAY BRUNCH

The Sutton Place Hotel hosts a Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

featuring international seafood and salad buffets, roasts carved to

order, breakfast favorites and more. The event is $30, $40 with

champagne. The hotel is at 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 476-2001.

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., 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. The three-piece jazz and blues band Misbehavin’ plays 9 p.m.

Thursdays through Saturdays. Villa Nova is at 3131 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 642-7880.