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SPECIAL
BOAT PARADE
The 92nd annual Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade returns at 6:30
p.m. Sunday through Dec. 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.
MAGICAL TRADITION
Orange Coast College will host the Stars of Magic comedy, variety and
magic show for its 11th consecutive year at 8 p.m. Jan. 13 at the
college’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.
$14-$33. (714) 432-5880.
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
HALLELUJAH!
Pacific Symphony Orchestra will perform Handel’s “Messiah” at 3 p.m.
today at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive,
Costa Mesa. $18-$52. (714) 755-5799.
THE OTHER COLE
Freddy Cole, Nat “King” Cole’s younger brother, will perform at 7:30
and 9:30 p.m. today at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town
Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $44-$38. (714) 740-7878.
BROADWAY VIP’S
“A Broadway Holiday,” a Pacific Symphony Pops singing extravaganza,
will be led by principal Pops conductor Richard Kaufman at 8 p.m. today
at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa
Mesa. Performers include J. Mark McVey, Ron Raines and Jodi Benson.
$14-$72. (714) 755-5799.
CHRISTMAS TIDINGS
The Orange County Women’s Chorus will present a holiday concert titled
“In Natali Domini: Three Unbelievable Things About Christmas” at 4 p.m.
Sunday at Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, 798 Dover Drive, Newport Beach.
Suggested donation is $10. (949) 856-3181.
INCENDIO
Incendio, a music group, will perform at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Borders
Books, Music & Cafe, 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Their debut release
featured a blend of Middle Eastern-influenced world fusion with exotic
rhythms and flamenco guitar. Free. (949) 631-8661.
SEASONAL TREATS
Pacific Chorale will present “Tis the Season!” at 7 p.m. Sunday 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.
REMEMBERING CALLOWAY
A concert honoring big band and jazz legend Cab Calloway will be held
at 4 p.m. Jan. 14 at Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701
Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The concert will feature singer and actress
Chris Calloway, Cab Calloway’s daughter, and the Hi-De-Ho Orchestra and
Dancers. $25-$33. (714) 432-5880.
MACBETH
Opera Pacific’s production of “Macbeth” will debut on the stage of the
Orange County Performing Arts Center on Jan. 16-21, marking the beginning
of a yearlong commemoration of the centennial year of composer Giuseppe
Verdi’s death. Times are 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, 18, 19 and 20, and 2 p.m.
Jan. 21. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $29-$107.
(714) 740-7878.
INTERNATIONAL ORCHESTRA
The Dresden Staatskapelle orchestra will perform the music of
Beethoven and Strauss at 8 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Orange County Performing
Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $15-$55. (949) 553-2422.
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. on Saturdays at Sutton Place Hotel’s Trianon Lounge, 4500 MacArthur
Blvd., Newport Beach. Free. (949) 476-2001.
SENIOR CENTER AFTERNOON
A seven-piece live band performs big band tunes from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
on Fridays at the Oasis Senior Center, 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del
Mar. $4. (949) 644-3244.
STAGE
RUMORS
The Newport Theatre Arts Center ends the year with Neil Simon’s
Tony-winning farce, “Rumors,” through Sunday at 2501 Cliff Drive, Newport
Beach. Show times are 8 p.m. today and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. $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 Sunday. Performances are 8 p.m.
today and 2 p.m. Sunday. The Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse is at 611
Hamilton St. $15. (949) 650-5269.
WINNIE-THE-POOH
Trilogy Playhouse will present a musical production of A.A. Milne’s “A
Winnie-The-Pooh Christmas Tail” through Dec. 23. Performance times are 7
p.m. Friday and 3 and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The playhouse is at
2930 Bristol St., Building C-106, Costa Mesa. $10-$12. (714) 957-3347,
Ext. 1.
STAGE TRADITION
“A Christmas Carol” will run through Dec. 24. The play takes the stage
at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 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.
CHRISTMAS STORY
South Coast Repertory’s “La Posada Magica,” a contemporary Latino
Christmas play written by Octavio Solis with songs by Marcos Loya, will
run on the Second Stage at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 3 and 8 p.m.
Saturdays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 24 at 600 Town Center Drive.
$18-$32. (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.
SCARLET PIMPERNEL
The Scarlet Pimpernel, Broadway’s swashbuckling musical comedy, will
be presented Jan. 2-7 in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing
Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Show times are 8 p.m.
Jan. 2-6 and 7:30 p.m Jan. 7, with 2 p.m. matinees Jan. 6-7. $20-$55.
(714) 740-7878.
ART
STATE ART
“Impressions of California,” an exhibit of paintings by Jorn Fox, will
be on display in the Newport Beach Central Library foyer through Jan. 2.
The artwork depicts California’s scenic locales. (949) 717-3801.
ORANGES GALORE
“Transformations in Orange,” an exhibit of acrylic paintings and
limited edition prints by Laguna Beach artist Mike Tauber, will be on
display in the Newport Beach Central Library’s foyer Jan. 3-31 at 1000
Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. The free exhibit will feature works
depicting the fruit Orange County was named for. (949) 717-3801.
OIL SHOW
An exhibit of architectural oils will be on display from 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. through Jan. 3 at Sandstone Gallery, 417 Holmwood Drive, Newport
Beach. The gallery is closed Tuesdays. (949) 497-6775.
MEET THE ARTIST
The Boudreau-Ruiz Gallery will present an exhibition of the work of
Mexican painter and sculptor Juan Manuel de la Rosa, beginning Jan. 6
through Feb. 25 at 3000 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. An invitation-only
opening reception will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 5. The artist will
attend. (949) 675-4766.
MONOCHROMATIC
An exhibition of new work by Marcia Hafif will open at the Charlotte
Jackson Fine Art on Jan. 13 and run through Feb. 12. The opening
reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on the first day at the gallery,
2429 W. Coast Highway, Suite 101, Newport Beach. Hafif is a major figure
in the international world of monochrome painting. (949) 645-8685.
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.
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.
DANCE
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 Tuesday through Dec. 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.
UNIQUE MOVES
MOMIX, a company of dancer-illusionists, will present “Baseball” at 4
p.m. Jan. 21 at Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701
Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The group is known for its otherworldly
imagery, humor and original use of props, light, music and the human
body. $25-$33. (714) 432-5880.
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
TRUE TALES
Harriet Robinson, author of “The Gaylord Wacs” and aBalboa Island
resident, will hold a book signing from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Martha’s
Bookstore, 308 1/2 Marine Ave., Balboa Island. The book is a true story
about Robinson’s experience as a member of the Women’s Army Corps in
World War II. (949) 673-7185.
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
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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