72 HOURS

1. Music to their ears. Newport Harbor High School’s four-day musical,

“Once on This Island” about an island divided by social and cultural

differences, continues at 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday in the

school’s Robert B. Wentz Theater at 15th Street and Irvine Avenue in

Newport Beach. $10, $8 pre-sale. (949) 515-6341.

2. Dance the night away as the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce

hosts a Saturday night dinner and dance banquet beginning at 7 p.m. at

the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Tennis Club, 900 Newport Center

Drive, Newport Beach. $55, $600 for a table sponsor of 10. Black tie

optional. Reservations requested. (949) 671-4050.

3. Keep up with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as Gershom Gorenberg,

author of “End of Days,” and an associate editor and columnist for the

Jerusalem Report, speaks on the history of the Temple Mount and how it

has become the place of division between the Israelis and Palestinians

when he speaks at 7 p.m. Sunday at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach, as part of Temple Bat Yahm University’s Rob Greenfield

Distinguished Speaker Series. $10, $25 for preferred seating, or $5 for

seniors and students. Tickets available at the door or by calling (949)

644-1999.