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SPECIAL
TROUPE OF TUMBLERS
The Peking Acrobats, a troupe of 26 tumblers, contortionists,
jugglers, cyclists, gymnasts and live musicians from China, will perform
at 8 p.m. Feb. 3 at Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701
Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. (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
STRINGS DEBUT
The Artemis String Quartet will make its Orange County Performing Arts
Center Concert Series debut at 8 p.m. Feb. 2 in Founders Hall, 600 Town
Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $36. (714) 740-7878.
TOTALLY TCHAIKOVSKY
The Russian National Orchestra will perform an all-Tchaikovsky program
under the direction of music director Vladimir Spivakov at 8 p.m. Feb. 3
at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa
Mesa. The concert is presented by the Philharmonic Society, which last
brought the Russian National Orchestra to Orange County in 1993. Eric
Bromberger will give a preview lecture at 7 p.m. from the Segerstrom Hall
stage. $15-$55. (949) 553-2422.
KOBLER PRESENTS KORNGOLD
Raymond Kobler, Pacific Symphony Orchestra’s concert master, will
perform Korngold’s romantic violin concerto in D major with the orchestra
at 8 p.m. Feb. 7-8 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town
Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Music Director Carl St. Clair will direct.
$19-$52. (714) 755-5799.
MUSIC AT MULDOON’S
The Fenians will present a free courtyard concert for the Orange
County debut of their new CD, titled “Have Fun or Get Out,” at 3 p.m.
Feb. 10 in the courtyard of Muldoon’s Dublin Pub, 202 Newport Center
Drive, Newport Beach. The Prodigals, a popular Irish rock band from New
York, will make a guest appearance. (949) 640-4110.
BATTLE ON
The Orange County Performing Arts Center’s Voices in Song Series will
continue at 2 p.m. Feb. 11 in Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive,
Costa Mesa, with soprano Kathleen Battle. $35-$65. (714) 740-7878.
CELLIST DEBUT
Russian cellist Nina Kotova will make her Orange County Performing
Arts Center Concert Series debut at 8 p.m. Feb. 15 in Founders Hall, 600
Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $36. (714) 740-7878.
FOUR PLAIDS
“Forever Plaid” will be staged at 4 p.m. Feb. 18 at Orange Coast
College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.
$20-$25. (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.
SENIOR CENTER AFTERNOON
A seven-piece live band performs big band tunes from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Fridays at the Oasis Senior Center, 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar.
$4. (949) 644-3244.
STAGE
BALANCE
“A Delicate Balance,” by Edward Albee, will appear on South Coast
Repertory’s Mainstage through Feb. 11. Show times are 8 p.m. Tuesday
through Friday, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
$28-$49. (714) 708-5555.
‘70S FUN
“Bosoms and Neglect,” John Guare’s early ‘70s stage comedy, will play
on South Coast Repertory’s Second Stage on Friday through Feb. 25 at 655
Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Show times will be 7:45 p.m. Tuesday
through Sunday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $18-$47. (714) 708-5555.
TWO TREATS
Starting Friday, “Lou Gehrig Did Not Die of Cancer” and “Where Were
You on Your Ninth Birthday” will be staged in tandem at 8 p.m. Fridays
and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundaysthrough Feb. 4 by Orange Coast College’s
Repertory in the Drama Lab Studio, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. $5 or
$6. (714) 432-5640, Ext. 1.
MYSTERY AND MUSIC
The Musical Theater Academy of Orange County will present “Mystery on
the High C’s” at the Costa Mesa High School Theater, featuring the
Starlight Performers, at 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Feb. 3
and 3 p.m. Feb. 4. The high school is at 2650 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.
$8 or $5. (949) 646-6624.
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
The Trilogy Playhouse will present a production of Joseph Kesselring’s
“Arsenic and Old Lace” on Feb. 9-25 at the playhouse, 2930 Bristol St.,
Building C, Room 106, Costa Mesa. Show times will be 7:30 p.m. Saturdays
and Sundays, 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays. $15 or $13. (714) 957-3347.
OLEANNA
Orange Coast College’s Repertory will stage David Mamet’s “Oleanna” on
Feb. 17-18 and 24-25 at the Drama Lab Studio, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa
Mesa. Show times will be 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. $5 or
$6. (714) 432-5640, Ext. 1.
ART
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 through Wednesday at
1000 Avocado Ave. The free exhibit will feature works depicting the fruit
Orange County was named for. (949) 717-3801.
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.
MONOCHROMATIC
An exhibition of new work by Marcia Hafif at the Charlotte Jackson
Fine Art Gallery will run through Feb. 12. The gallery is at 2429 W.
Coast Highway, Suite 101, Newport Beach. Hafif is a major figure in the
international world of monochrome painting. (949) 645-8685.
DE LA ROSA
The Boudreau-Ruiz Gallery presents an exhibition of the work of
Mexican painter and sculptor Juan Manuel de la Rosa through Feb. 25 at
3000 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. (949) 675-4766.
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 last year. His collection of more than 40 oils and
watercolors, “Wind, Water & Light, the Legacy of Rex Brandt,” is showing
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.
ALTERNATIVE ART
Newport Beach City Hall presents art by students at Back Bay and Monte
Vista alternative high schools from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 6. The
exhibit is co-sponsored by the Newport Beach Arts Commission and the
Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary Club. (949) 717-3870.
DANCE
PULSATING DANCE
The DeFore Foundation for the Arts, a nonprofit organization in Costa
Mesa, will present Pulse .01, an evening of contemporary dance, at 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday at Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St.,
Huntington Beach. $10 or $15. (714) 241-9908.
WORLD DANCE
Orange Coast College’s Dance Department will host a multicultural
dance concert titled “Borderland” at 8 p.m. Saturday in OCC’s Dance
Studio B, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. $5 or $2. (714) 791-1043.
GRECO’S LEGACY
The Jose Greco II Flamenco Dance Company will perform at 4 p.m. Feb. 4
at Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The company features Jose Greco II, son of Jose Greco, a
legendary dancer who popularized flamenco and classic Spanish dance
during his 50-year career. $23-$29. (714) 432-5880.
RHAPSODY
Rhapsody in Taps, a dynamic company that explores new directions in
rhythm tap dance with live jazz music, will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at
Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa
Mesa. $18-$27. (714) 432-5880.
CINDERELLA ON ICE
The world-renowned Russian skaters of the St. Petersburg State Ice
Ballet will perform “Cinderella” at 4 and 8 p.m. March 3 at Orange Coast
College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road. $14-$33. (714)
432-5880.
BALLROOM FRIDAYS
The DeFore Foundation for the Arts hosts ballroom dancing from 8 to 11
p.m. Fridays at the DeFore Dance Center, 151 Kalmus Drive, Suite G-3,
Costa Mesa. $11 admission includes a free dance lesson. (714) 241-9908.
DANCE 204
Dance 204 offers private and group instruction in beginning and
advanced ballroom, Latin and modern dancing at 204 Washington St., Balboa
Peninsula. (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
THE GREATEST STORYTIME
Taylor Brandon and Paris Sandow, author and illustrator of “The
World’s Greatest Children’s Books,” will hold a story-time at 11 a.m.
Feb. 3 at Borders Books, Music & Cafe, 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.
(310) 314-9814.
WOMEN OF MYSTERY
A screening of “Women of Mystery” will be held at 7 p.m. March 1 to
launch the California Center for the Book-sponsored series on detective
fiction at the Newport Beach Central Library’s Friends Meeting Room, 1000
Avocado Ave. The documentary is about three authors credited with
revolutionizing detective fiction -- Sue Grafton, Sara Paretsky and
Marcia Muller. The event begins a three-part screening, reading and
discussion series about female mystery writers and their works. (949)
717-3801.
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
SAY CHEESE
Whole Foods Market at Triangle Square will host Debra Dickerson of
Neal’s Yard Dairy, one of England’s most famous cheese shops, for a
European artisanal cheese presentation and tasting at 11 a.m. Saturday at
1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. Free. (949) 574-3800.
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
The Irish 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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