Briefly in Datebook

The Pacific Symphony Orchestra has announced its elected officers for

its 2001-02 board of directors. The new chairman of the board is Michael

S. Gordon, John Stahr is executive vice chair, William Podlich is vice

chair of finance, Douglas Freeman is immediate past chairman and vice

chair of development, and Mary Hamilton is secretary.

The board of directors also elected two new board members -- David H.

Troob and Andrew Donchack.

The orchestra is the third largest in California and is led by musical

director Carl St. Clair.

Information: (714) 755-5788.

Boys chorus gets grant from Hoag

The All-American Boys Chorus, which is based at the Orange County

Fairgrounds, was awarded a $75,000 grant by the George Hoag Family

Foundation earlier this month.

The grant will help the group buy a new touring bus.

Information: (714) 708-1670.

Vanguard drama ministry to tour

Students at Vanguard University will tour the West Coast this summer

with the drama ministry performance of “Daughter of Eve.”

The Vanguard Players, a troupe of six cast members, hope to emphasize

Christian values and minister to people through the medium of theater

arts.

Information: (714) 556-3610, Ext. 290.

Family flicks at Newport Dunes

“102 Dalmatians,” “The Kid” and “Air Bud” have already come and gone.

But movie fans still have a chance to catch family films on a

9-by-12-foot, open-air screen on the beach at the Newport Dunes Resort

until the end of June.

Screenings will take place Fridays and Saturdays and begin at dusk.

“Man of the House” will appear tonight, followed by “Field of Dreams” on

Saturday, “The Borrowers” on June 22, “Remember the Titans” on June 23,

“The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle” on June 29 and “Rudy” on June 30.

The screenings are free, but parking costs $7 per car. The resort is

at 1131 Back Bay Drive.

Information: (800) 765-7661.