SPOTLIGHT

IN THE HARBOR: BATTLE REENACTMENT

In August 1812, the USS Constitution, also known as “Old Ironsides,”

beat the British frigate Guerriere after a one-hour battle off the coast

of Nova Scotia.

From 2 to 5 p.m. today, the Hawaiian Chieftain and Lady Washington

will reenact the famous battle off the coast of Newport Beach.

The tall ships, which will be docked behind the Newport Harbor

Nautical Museum until Monday, should be visible from Big Corona during

their mock battle.

Tours of the clippers are available.

FYI

* Where: Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, 151 Pacific Coast Highway,

Newport Beach

* When: Tours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., battle reenactment from 2 to 5

p.m. today

* Cost: Tours are $1-$3

* Call: (800) 200-5239 or (949) 673-7863

Nothing but dance, dance, dance

FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL

If you like to dance, like watching dance or just want to learn some

steps, the Folk Dance Festival is the place for you. The three-day

festival, sponsored by the Laguna Folk Dancers, will feature dance

workshops, performances and dance parties.

FYI

* Where: Ensign Intermediate School Gym, 2000 Cliff Drive, Newport

Beach

* When: Varying times Friday through Feb. 11

* Cost: Individual events are $7-$10. $40 for the entire weekend.

* Call: (949) 646-7082

PLANNING AHEAD

* KATHLEEN BATTLE

The opera star comes to the Orange County Performing Arts Center

courtesy of Opera Pacific.

Sunday, Feb. 11

* DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER

Marine biologist Sylvia Earle kicks off Newport Beach Central

Library’s Fourth Annual Distinguished Speakers Lecture Series with a talk

titled “Sustainable Seas: The Vision, The Reality.”

Friday, Feb. 16

NUMERICALLY SPEAKING

61: The number of different types of chocolate offered at Hi Time

Chocolatier in Costa Mesa.