Spotlight

FAIR CONCERT SERIES

It’s that time of year again, when the Ferris wheel turns, the cotton

candy fluffs and the amphitheater at the Orange County Fairgrounds wails

with musical excellence. Yup, it’s Orange County Fair time, and who

better to kick off the fair’s concert series on Friday than Huey Lewis

and the News.

This is the group that let us know it’s “Hip to be Square.” They told

us that “The Heart of Rock and Roll” was still beating. And who can

forget all they taught us about “The Power of Love.”

Known as one of the hardest working bands in America, Huey Lewis and

the News has been together for more than 20 years and is still going

strong.

Other acts lined up for the series include Doors tribute band Wild

Child on Saturday, Linda Ronstadt on July 14, Martina McBride on July 15

and the Indigo Girls on July 16. That’s only the start of the list, which

also includes the B-52’s, Keith Urban, Save Ferris, Styx, Heart, Collin

Raye, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more. Check out www.ocfair.com for the complete

list.

FYI

What: Huey Lewis and the News at the Orange County Fair

Where: Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa

When: 8: 30 p.m. Friday

Cost: The concert is free with Fair admission, though reserved seating

is available for $10. General Fair admission is $7, $6 for seniors, $3

for children 6 to 12 years old and free for children 5 and younger.

Contact: (714) 708-3247 or www.ocfair.com

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NETWORKING LUNCHEON

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FYI

Where: Radisson Hotel, 4545 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach

When: Noon Wednesday

Cost: $25, $20 for members of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce

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PLANNING AHEAD

‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’

Aterballetto, an Italian dance troupe, will perform its version of the

Shakespearean classic set to music by pop star Elvis Costello.

Begins Friday, July 19

CLASSIC JAZZ FEST

The Costa Mesa/Orange County Classic Jazz Festival will host three

days of fabulous music.

Begins Friday, Aug. 2

NUMERICALLY SPEAKING

5: The number of plays in the Newport Theatre Arts Center’s 2002-2003

season, which starts in September.