SPOTLIGHT

“COMMAND PERFORMANCE”

Mickey Rooney will bring his share of magical moments to Orange Coast

College on Saturday when he stars with his wife Jan Chamberlin, comedian

Pete Barbutti, the Drifters and Henry Cuesta and his band in “Command

Performance,” a variety show.

Rooney has been thrilling audiences since he made his stage debut at

the tender age of 18 months. From dancing with Judy Garland to touring

with the stage version of “The Wizard of Oz,” show biz has been a home

for this prolific actor with more than 100 films to his credit.

Singer-songwriter Chamberlin’s credits include the lead roles in the

musicals “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Hair” and “Marriage-go-Round,” among

others.

FYI

Where: OCC’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

Cost: $25 in advance. $33 at the door.

Call: (714) 432-5880

Tennis to take center court

Starting Wednesday, world class tennis players like John McEnroe,

Yannick Noah and Scott Davis will take to the courts of the Newport Beach

Tennis club for the 2001 Newport BeachChampions. Proceeds from the 8-man

round robin event, which also includes a Center Court Gala on Saturday,

will benefit the Kinship Center, a foster care and adoption agency.

FYI

What: 2001 Newport Beach ChampionsWhere: Newport Beach Tennis Club,

2601 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach

When: Wednesday through May 13. Call for times.

Cost: Call for prices.

Call: (866) 783-6647

PLANNING AHEAD

BALBOA ISLAND ARTWALK

Artists of every ilk will show their wares during the annual Balboa

Island Artwalk. Proceeds benefit the Balboa Theater Restoration.

Sunday, May 13

PETER, PAUL & MARY

Memories of “Puff the Magic Dragon” will float through the air when

Peter, Paul & Mary perform with the Pacific Symphony Pops.

Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26

NUMERICALLY SPEAKING

83: The number of local artists expected to line the South Bayfront

promenade between Marine Avenue and Ferry Landing during the Balboa

Island Artwalk.