Spotlight

‘BEETHOVEN AT THE BARCLAY’

For fans of Ludwig Van Beethoven, it has been wonderful this season at

the Pacific Symphony Orchestra. The symphony has been performing the

master composer’s work in two series -- “Beethoven at the Barclay” and

“Cafe Ludwig” -- over the past few months.

Alas, all things come to an end. And so, on March 24 we say goodbye to

the Barclay series (“Cafe Ludwig” ends May 19) with unforgettable chamber

orchestra music.

On the program is the Claremont Trio (pictured), who will perform the

Concerto for Piano, Violin and Cello in C Major, Op. 56. The trio --

violinist Emily Bruskin, cellist Julia Bruskin and pianist Donna Kwong --

won first place in the 2001 Young Concert Artists International Audition.

Also, soprano Kelly Nessief will sing the “Ah, perfidio!” Op. 65, and

the symphony will perform the Overture to “The Creatures of Prometheus,”

Op.43 and Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93.

FYI

Where: Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine

When: 3 p.m. March 24

Cost: $30 or $40

Contact: (949) 854-4646

Appreciating the work of Newport Beach police

31ST ANNUAL POLICE APPRECIATION BREAKFAST

The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its 31st annual police

appreciation breakfast to give credit to the work done by our local boys

in blue. Support your local constabulary and show how much you care.

FYI

Where: Sutton Place Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach

When: 7:30 a.m. Thursday

Cost: Call for price.

Contact: (949) 729-4400

PLANNING AHEAD

SMALL BUSINESS EXPO

The third annual Small Business Conference and Expo, with the theme

“The Dynamics of Branding, Marketing and Sales,” will be held at Orange

Coast College.

Wednesday, March 27

WILD AND CRAZY

The nonprofit agency Share Our Selves will hold its 9th annual “Wild

and Crazy Taco Night” with prominent chefs throughout Orange County

creating exotic tacos to raise at least $22,000.

Thursday, April 18

NUMERICALLY SPEAKING

17: The number of breeds of horses in the equestrian show “Cheval --

Imagination at Full Gallop,” which opens Wednesday at the Orange County

Fairgrounds.