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SPECIAL
MAGICALLY COPPERFIELD
The Orange County Performing Arts Center will present David
Copperfield at 12, 3, 6 and 9 p.m. today. The Center is at 600 Town
Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $30-$50. (714) 755-0236.
BIG BASH
KLAC-AM (570) will present “The Big Band Bash” from 7 to 11 p.m.
Sunday at the Hilton Hotel, 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. The Doc Anello
Orchestra and the John Peace Super Band will entertain crowds. Doors open
at 6:30 p.m. Free, but everyone is invited to bring a new children’s book
to be donated to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. (818)
550-4136.
BALBOA SPOTLIGHT
The Balboa Island Holiday Home Tour will be held from noon to 5 p.m.
Sunday. The event includes a boutique at the Beek Center on Agate Avenue
near the Balboa Island Ferry. $15. (949) 723-4226.
SANTA LUCIA
Gustaf Anders restaurant at the South Coast Plaza Village will host a
Santa Lucia pageant from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at 3851 S. Bear St.
The pageant honors St. Lucia, who brought food to the persecuted
Christians in Sweden. (714) 668-1737.
BOAT PARADE
The 92nd annual Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade returns at 6:30
p.m. Dec. 17-23 with more than 100 boats decorated for the holidays.
There are dozens of viewing locations, including the Fun Zone on Balboa
Island. $25 for participants. Free for spectators. (949) 729-4400.
MARKET PLACE
The Orange County Market Place takes place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays in the Orange County Fairgrounds’ main parking lot,
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. $2 for adults, children younger than 12 are
free. (949) 723-6616.
MUSIC
FABULOUS LADIES
Four ladies of song -- Anna Maria Alberghetti, Gloria Loring, Marilyn
King and Roberta Linn -- will perform 8 p.m. today at Orange Coast
College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The
concert is titled “The Fabulous Ladies of Song at Christmas.” $21-$27.
(714) 432-5880.
ORCHESTRA TRADITIONS
Orange Coast College’s Symphony Orchestra will present the second
concert of its 40th season with a program featuring works by Brahms,
Mendelssohn and Richard Strauss at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in OCC’s Robert B.
Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. $6-$10. (714) 432-5880.
FREE RECITAL
Orange Coast College piano student Janelle McConnell will offer her
sophomore recital at noon Thursday in OCC’s Music Room 101, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Free. (714) 432-5725.
OUSSET PLAYS RAVEL
French pianist Cecile Ousset will perform Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G
with the Pacific Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Orange
County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
$12-$52. (714) 740-7878.
CHRISTMAS FANTASIA
Vanguard University presents “Christmas Fantasia,” a treasury of
holiday musical classics and contemporary carols, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday
in the Newport-Mesa Christian Center, 2599 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.
Free. (714) 556-3610, Ext. 217.
KING OF CALYPSO
Harry Belafonte returns to Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County
Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Dec. 9 to lead the Center’s series of
holiday presentations. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa
Mesa.$45-$65. (714) 740-7878.
STEWART AT MULDOON’S
Folk recording artist John Stewart will perform a free courtyard
concert 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at Muldoon’s Dublin Pub, 202 Newport Center Drive,
Newport Beach. (949) 640-4110.
LA POSADA FIESTA
The Philharmonic Society of Orange County will present “Fiesta
Navidad,” a mariachi concert celebrating the Mexican fiesta of La Posada
with music director Natividad Cano, at 8 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
$18-$38. (949) 553-2422.
WHITE CHRISTMAS
Rosemary Clooney will bring her “White Christmas Party” to the Orange
County Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Dec. 14 at Segerstrom Hall, 600
Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Clooney will be joined by a full
orchestra, including members of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra and two
choirs. $36-$76. (714) 746-7878.
COLLINS AT OCC
Judy Collins will sing Christmas songs at 8 p.m. Dec. 15 at Orange
Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.
$27-$33. (714) 432-5880.
SEASONAL TREATS
Pacific Chorale will present “Tis the Season!” at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 in
Segerstrom Hall, the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town
Center Drive in Costa Mesa. John Alexander will conduct the Pacific
Chorale, Pacific Symphony Orchestra and Pacific Chorale Children’s Chorus
in a performance featuring favorite carols and seasonal classics. The
concert will include the world premiere of composer-in-residence Eric
Whitacre’s first commission for Pacific Chorale. $17-$54. (714) 662-2345.
50S FOREVER
Songstress and actress Adrienne Barbeau will head a lineup of 1950s
stars -- including The Crew Cuts and The Coasters -- during a “Forever
Fifties” concert at 4 p.m. Jan. 7 in Orange Coast College’s Robert B.
Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. $25-$33. (714) 432-5880.
FLAMENCO, JAZZ, ETC.
Ken Sanders, a solo guitarist, appears from 7 to 10 p.m. every Sunday
and Tuesday, playing classical flamenco, jazz, classic pop and Brazilian
bossa nova at Carmelo’s Ristorante Italiano, 3520 E. Coast Highway,
Corona del Mar. (949) 497-2272.
JAZZ ON SUNDAYS
Orange County saxophonist Norm Douglas brings his own brand of jazz to
Roy’s of Newport Beach from 5 to 8 p.m. Sundays. Roy’s is at 453 Newport
Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 640-7697.
POP/ROCK & 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. The shows are free. (949) 675-1922.
SATURDAY NIGHT R&B;
Gerald Ishibashi and the Stone Bridge Band plays 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.
STAGE
THE COUNTESS
“The Countess,” a first play by Gregory Murphy that became New York’s
biggest off-Broadway hit last season, will play through Sunday at South
Coast Repertory’s Second Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Show
times are 2 and 7:45 p.m. today and Sunday. $26-$47. (714) 708-5555.
HAMLET
Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” will be performed through Sunday at Vanguard
University of Southern California’s Lyceum Theater, 55 Fair Drive, Costa
Mesa. Times are 2 and 8 p.m. today and 2 p.m.Sunday. $8, but discounts
are available. (714) 668-6145.
RUMORS
The Newport Theatre Arts Center ends the year with Neil Simon’s
Tony-winning farce, “Rumors,” through Dec. 17 at 2501 Cliff Drive,
Newport Beach. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2:30
p.m. Sundays. $13. (949) 631-0288.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Continuing its “Year of the Musical,” the Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse
presents “The Sound of Music” through Dec. 17. Performances are 8 p.m.
Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. The Costa Mesa Civic
Playhouse is at 611 Hamilton St. $15. (949) 650-5269.
STAGE TRADITION
“A Christmas Carol” will run through Dec. 24. The play takes the stage
7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and noon
and 4 p.m. Sundays at South Coast Repertory’s Mainstage, 655 Town Center
Drive, Costa Mesa. $17-$41. (714) 708-5569.
BE HELD HOSTAGE
“The Hostage,” an acclaimed 1958 work by Irish playwright Brendan
Behan, will be staged through Dec. 10 in the Drama Lab Theatre at Orange
Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Show times are 8 p.m.
today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday. $6-$9.
Seating is limited. (714) 432-5880.
RIMERS
“The Rimers of Eldritch,” Lanford Wilson’s drama about a small
mid-western town and an unexpected act of violence, finishes off the year
at Estancia Production Drama at 7:30 p.m. today, Friday and Dec. 9 in the
Barbara Van Holt forum at Estancia High School, 2323 Placentia Ave.,
Costa Mesa. $7 pre-sale, $8 at the door. (949) 515-6537.
SNOW QUEEN
Newport Harbor High School will present “The Rescue of the Snow
Queen,” a holiday-themed play for children of all ages, at 6 and 7:30
p.m. Wednesday in the school’s Robert B. Wentz Theater, corner of Irvine
Avenue and 15th Street in Newport Beach. $2. (949) 515-6341.
WINNIE-THE-POOH
Trilogy Playhouse will present a musical production of A.A. Milne’s “A
Winnie-The-Pooh Christmas Tail” Friday through Dec. 23. Performance times
are 7 p.m. Fridays and 3 and 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The playhouse
is located at 2930 Bristol St., Bldg. C-106, Costa Mesa. $10-$12. (714)
957-3347, Ext. 1.
CHRISTMAS STORY
South Coast Repertory’s “La Posada Magica,” a contemporary Latino
Christmas play written by Octavio Solis with songs by Marcos Loya, opens
its seventh annual production on the Second Stage at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 10.
The show runs through Dec. 24 at 600 Town Center Drive. $18-$32.
Discounted previews will be 12:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 9 and 10 for $13-$21.
(714) 708-5555.
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
Hunger Artists Theater Company teams up with the children of St. John
the Divine Episcopal Church to present “Home for Christmas” 10:30 a.m.
Dec. 24. The play tells the story of two orphans who find a home in the
most unlikely of places. The performance will take place at the church,
183 E. Bay St., Costa Mesa. Free, but donations for Court Appointed
Special Advocates are appreciated. (714) 547-9100.
RENT
“Rent” will return to the Orange County Performing Arts Center as part
of the 2000-01 Bank of America Broadway Series from Dec. 26-31. Show
times will be 8 p.m. Dec. 26-30, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31 and 2 p.m. Dec. 30-31.
$22-$53.50. (714) 740-7878.
ART
BRANDT ON BOARD
The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum presents the first comprehensive
exhibition of paintings by Rex Brandt since the Southern California
artist’s passing in March. His collection of over 40 oils and
watercolors, “Wind, Water & Light, the Legacy of Rex Brandt,” will show
in the Museum’s Grand Salon through Feb. 28. The museum is open from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays on board the Pride of Newport,
151 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Free. (949) 673-7863.
INTERNATIONAL ART
South Coast Art Gallery in Newport Beach will present the work of
international artist Ruby Aranguiz through Friday at 3441-B Via Lido. The
Corona del Mar resident’s art has been used for covers of author Isabel
Allende’s books and is included in permanent collections around the
world. The gallery is open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through
Thursdays and 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Sundays.
(949) 673-0771.
STATE ART
“Impressions of California,” an exhibit of paintings by Jorn Fox, will
be on display in the Newport Beach Central Library foyer Monday through
Jan. 2. The artwork depicts California’s scenic locales. (949) 717-3801.
OIL SHOW
An exhibit of architectural oils will be on display from 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. Wednesday through Jan. 3 at Sandstone Gallery, 417 Holmwood Drive,
Newport Beach. The gallery is closed Tuesdays. (949) 497-6775.
WOMEN IN ART
An exhibition of black and white photo montages by Los Angeles-based
artist Christina Fernandez will be on display through Dec. 14 at Orange
Coast College’s Photo Gallery, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The
exhibit is titled “Excerpts From Recent Work.” The gallery is open from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Fernandez will give a free lecture about her work at
7:30 p.m. Monday in Room 116 of OCC’s Fine Arts Building. (714) 432-5520.
STEINBERG AT SPIRITUS
The Susan Spiritus Gallery will exhibit works by Claire Steinberg
through the end of January at 3929 Birch St., Newport Beach. (949)
474-4321.
DANCE
THE NUTCRACKER
Festival Ballet Theatre will present “The Nutcracker” at Orange Coast
College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. show
times will be 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 9, and 2 p.m. Dec. 10.
$15-$19. (714) 432-5880.
CINDERELLA
American Ballet Theatre’s production of “Cinderella” will cap the
Orange County Performing Arts Center’s 2000 Classic Dance Series with a
holiday engagement Dec. 19-23 in Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive,
Costa Mesa. Performances will be at 8 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees on Friday
and Saturday. $12-$70. (714) 740-7878.
DANCE 204
Dance 204 offers private and group instruction in beginning and
advanced ballroom, Latin and modern dancing at 204 Washington St.,
Balboa. (949) 675-9082.
SENIOR BALLROOM
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. $3. The center is at 695 W. 19th St.
(949) 645-2356.
DANSCENE STUDIO
Danscene Studio offers ballroom dancing at 8 p.m. on the first Friday
of every month. $10. The studio is at 2980 McClintock Way, Costa Mesa.
(714) 641-8688.
BIG BAND DANCING
The OASIS Senior Center holds an afternoon of dancing to big band
music from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fridays. Coffee and refreshments are served.
The center is at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. (949) 644-3244.
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.
(714) 641-8688.
BOOKS
OPRAH BOOK CLUB
The Oprah Book Club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of every
month to discuss Oprah Winfrey’s most recent selections at Barnes & Noble
Booksellers Fashion Island. The store is at 953 Newport Center Drive,
Newport Beach. (949) 759-0982.
KIDS
STARLIGHT STORIES
Youngsters 3 to 7 may participate in songs and finger puppet plays at
7 p.m. Mondays at Costa Mesa Library, 1855 Park Ave. (949) 646-8845.
PJs AND BOOKS
Newport Beach Central Library offers story time at 7 p.m Mondays and
10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave. Children may
wear pajamas to the evening sessions. Free. (949) 717-3801.
WEEKLY STORYTELLER
Barnes & Noble Booksellers Metro Pointe hosts story time at 10:45 a.m.
Wednesdays for children of all ages at the store, 901-B South Coast
Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 444-0226.
POETRY
POETRY AND MUSIC
Poets and musicians will share the stage at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the
Gypsy Den Cafe and Reading Room, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Poets
Matthew Niblock and Lee Mallory will read. Free. (714) 549-7012.
COFFEE CULTURE
An open poetry reading with live music featuring Liquid Muse will be
held at 8 p.m. Dec. 13 at Alta Coffee House & Roasting Company, 506 31st
St., Newport Beach. Sign up for the reading begins at 7 p.m. Free. (949)
675-0233.
THEE WORD THING
“Thee Word Thing” performance poetry night begins at 9 p.m. Wednesdays
at Club Mesa, 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. Free. (949) 642-8448.
DINING/TASTING
SUNDAY BRUNCH
The Sutton Place Hotel hosts Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
each week, including international seafood and salad buffets, roasts
carved to order, breakfast favorites and more. The meal is $30, $40 with
champagne. The hotel is at 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. (949)
476-2001.
TWILIGHT DINING
Villa Nova Restaurant offers a twilight dining menu -- featuring
dishes such as chicken parmigiana and calamari picante at reduced prices
-- from 5 to 6 p.m. weekdays and 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The restaurant is
at 3131 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949) 642-7880.
WINE TASTINGS
Hi-Time Wine Cellars features wine tastings from 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Fridays and 1:30 to 8 p.m. Saturdays. (949) 650-8463.
CLUBS
ALTA COFFEE
The Alta Coffee House presents musical acts at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays
through Saturdays at 506 31st St., Newport Beach. (949) 675-0233.
ATRIUM MARQUIS
The Atrium offers a variety of live music daily at its Airporter Club,
18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine. (949) 833-2770.
BIRRAPORETTI’S
Birraporetti’s offers swing music by the 12-piece Don Miller Orchestra
at 8 p.m. Mondays at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.
(714) 850-9090.
BISTRO 201
Bistro 201 offers jazz performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
and 11 a.m. Sundays at 3333 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949)
631-1551.
CLUB MESA
Shows begin at 9 p.m. The club is at 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa.
Admission is $5-$10. (949) 642-6634.
DURTY NELLY’S
Nelly’s offers live music at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 2915 Red
Hill Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 957-1951.
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
The Four Seasons offers live music Mondays through Saturdays at 690
Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 759-0808.
HARD ROCK CAFE
The Hard Rock offers live music Sundays at 451 Newport Center Drive,
Newport Beach. (949) 640-8844.
THE HARP INN
The inn offers live music Thursdays through Saturdays at 130 E. 17th
St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-8855.
HOGUE BARMICHAEL’S
Barmichael’s offers live music Wednesdays through Saturdays at 3950
Campus Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 261-6270.
LIDO CIGAR ROOM
The cigar room is a place to enjoy a smoke with your drink. The bar is
at 3441 Via Lido, Suite D, Newport Beach. (949) 723-0595.
MARGARITAVILLE
Margaritaville offers live music and is at 2332 W. Coast Highway,
Newport Beach. (949) 631-8220.
MARRAKESH
Marrakesh offers authentic Moroccan cuisine and belly dancing daily,
starting at 5 p.m. The restaurant is at 1976 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.
(949) 645-8384.
THE MARRIOTT
The Marriott Hotel offers live music Mondays through Saturdays at 900
Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 640-4000.
MULDOON’S IRISH PUB
The pub is at 202 Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island, Newport Beach.
Admission is free. (714) 640-4110.
OYSTER BAR LOUNGE
Newport Landing’s Oyster Bar Lounge showcases local pop and light rock
acts Fridays and Saturdays at 503 E. Edgewater Ave., at the Balboa Ferry
Landing. (949) 675-2373.
THE TEA ROOM
Karaoke is offered from 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays 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 1525 Mesa
Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa. (714) 435-9367.
VILLA NOVA
Rich Fauno plays at the piano bar beginning at 9 p.m. Sundays through
Wednesdays. The three-piece jazz and blues band Misbehavin’ plays at 9
p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Villa Nova is at 3131 W. Coast Highway,
Newport Beach. (949) 642-7880.
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