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SPECIAL

MOVIES ON THE BEACH

The Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort Hotel will show movies on the

beach every Friday and Saturday during the summer. Showings will

begin at dusk. The film schedule is as follows: “Who Framed Roger

Rabbit” on Saturday, “Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius” on Friday, “Sister

Act” on Aug. 10, “Osmosis Jones” on Aug. 16, “The Mighty Ducks” on

Aug. 17, “Bug’s Life” on Aug. 23, “Galaxy Quest” on Aug. 24,

“Clockstoppers” on Aug. 30 and “Mrs. Doubtfire” on Aug. 31. Newport

Dunes is at 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. Admission is free, $7

for parking. (800) 765-7661.

MUSIC

TANNEBRING JAZZ

The Bill Tannebring Jazz Trio will play a concert at 7 p.m. Sunday

at the Center for Spiritual Discovery, 2850 E. Mesa Verde Drive,

Costa Mesa. $10. (714) 754-7399.

AUDIO WEDNESDAYS

The Lab/Anti-Mall is holding Audio Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.

through the month of August. On Wednesday, Olias will spin a “down

home” tempo. Aug. 14 finds L’aperitivo creating a bossa nova groove.

Soluz brings experimental sounds on Aug. 21, followed by the

international tunes of Dirdy Birdy on Aug. 28. The Lab is at 2930

Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Free. (714) 966-6661 or www.thelab.com

KODO

The Orange County Performing Arts Center will present, with Clear

Channel Entertainment, a performance by Japanese drum group Kodo at 8

p.m. Thursday at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine

Center Drive, Irvine. $13.25-$78.25. (714) 556-2787.

GERSHWIN’S GREATS

The Pacific Symphony Orchestra will present a “Summer Series:

Gershwin’s All-Time Greats” at 8 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Verizon Wireless

Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine. $19-$72. Half-price

for children younger than 14. (714) 755-5788.

JAZZ TRIO

Gulfstream Restaurant in Newport Beach will present a jazz trio

Sunday through Wednesday as regular entertainment at 850 Avocado

Ave., Newport Beach. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 6 to 10 p.m.

Monday through Wednesday. (949) 718-0188.

WEEKLY JAM

The Studio Cafe presents Monday Night Jams from 7 to 11 p.m. every

week. “Wanted” musicians include guitar players, bass players,

singers, drummers, keyboardists and others at 100 Main St., Newport

Beach. Free. (949) 675-7760.

MUSIC AT THE ANNEX

Musical acts perform at 5 p.m. Sundays at the Pierce Street Annex,

330 17th St., Costa Mesa. Free. (949) 646-8500.

MUSIC AT THE GRILL

The Bluewater Grill offers live music on Friday and Saturday

nights. Greg Morgan, Nick Peper and Kelly Gordien (known as MPG) will

perform classic rock, R&B; and swing at 8:30 p.m. Fridays. Marvin

Gregory and MPG will perform classic rock, swing and R&B; at 8:30 p.m.

Saturdays. The restaurant is located at 630 Lido Park Drive, Newport

Beach. Free admission. (949) 675-3474.

MUSIC AT THE PELICAN

The Rusty Pelican offers the music of Common Ground from Wednesday

through Sunday. The band will perform from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and

Thursday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 to 6

p.m. Sunday. The restaurant is at 2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. Free. (949) 642-3431.

WEEKEND BLUES

Anthony’s Riverboat Restaurant in Newport Beach will present The

Balboa Blues on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

The program will feature jazz and classic rock tunes for dining and

dancing. Anthony’s is at 151 E. Coast Highway. (949) 673-3425.

POP-ROCK AND FLAMENCO

Tate 5, a funk, rock and Motown act, performs at 9 p.m. Saturdays

at Carmelo’s Ristorante, 3520 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Solo

guitarist Ken Sanders performs classical flamenco tunes at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Sundays. Free. (949) 675-1922.

SATURDAY NIGHT R&B;

Gerald Ishibashi and the Stone Bridge Band play rock and R&B; at 9

p.m. Saturdays at Sutton Place Hotel’s Trianon Lounge, 4500 MacArthur

Blvd., Newport Beach. Free. (949) 476-2001.

SENIOR CENTER AFTERNOON

A seven-piece group plays big band tunes from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Fridays at Oasis Senior Center, 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar.

$4. (949) 644-3244.

STAGE

‘SUPERSONIC SHAKESPEARE’

Orange Coast College will present “Supersonic Shakespeare,” a

two-play comedy, at the Drama Lab Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa

Mesa. Show times are 2 and 5:30 p.m. today. The work is a medley of

“The Comedy of Errors” and Tom Stoppard’s “The 15-Minute Hamlet.” $5.

(714) 432-5640, Ext. 1.

‘PHANTOM OF THE OPERA’

The Orange County Performing Arts Center will present Andrew Lloyd

Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” through Aug. 25 at Segerstrom

Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Show times between Thursday

and Sunday as follows: 2 and 8 p.m. today; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Show times Tuesday through Aug. 25 are 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday;

2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 and 18; 2 and 8 p.m.

Aug. 22; and 2 p.m. Aug. 25. $16.50-$68. (714) 556-2787.

CALIFORNIA SCENARIOS

South Coast Repertory’s 17th annual Hispanic Playwrights Project

will present “California Scenarios,” five short plays directed by

Juliette Carrillo, through Sunday. Performances will take place at

the Isamu Noguchi California Scenario, behind the Comerica Bank

building at 611 Anton Blvd. Performances will be at 8 p.m. today

through Sunday. $15-$25. (714) 708-5555.

‘LOST IN TRANSLATION’

“Lost in Translation,” a new play by Rogelio Martinez, will be

read at 1 p.m. today at the Orange County Performing Arts Center’s

Founders Hall as part of South Coast Repertory’s Hispanic Playwrights

Project. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $8.

(714) 708-5555.

‘THE BEAUTY OF THE FATHER’

“The Beauty of the Father,” a new play by Nilo Cruz, will be read

at 3:30 p.m. today at the Orange County Performing Arts Center’s

Founders Hall as part of South Coast Repertory’s Hispanic Playwrights

Project. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $8.

(714) 708-5555.

‘THE EMPRESS AND THE NIGHTINGALE’

Opera Pacific will present “The Empress and the Nightingale” today

and Sunday as its Opera Camp Production program for children ages 7

to 18. The show will be staged at 7 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Sunday at

the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. $12-$25. (800)

346-7372.

‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’

The Shakespeare by the Sea will present “Much Ado About Nothing”

at 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at Grant Howald Park, on Iris and 5th avenues in

Corona del Mar. The Newport Beach City Arts Commission is sponsoring

the program. Free. (949) 717-3870.

ART

VERY MODERN ART

The Orange County Museum of Art will present the 2002 California

Biennial exhibition through Sept. 8 at 850 San Clemente Drive,

Newport Beach. The works are a reflection of artistic ideas and

styles. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $5

for adults, $4 for seniors and students, and free for members and

children younger than 16. (949) 759-1122.

DOG PARADE

Artwork by Ellen Rose and Dobromir Manev “Manu” will be exhibited

at the Bayside Restaurant, 900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach, through

September. The show features Rose’s “pooch portraits,” and was

curated by Studio Gallery in Irvine. Free. (949) 721-1222.

HOLLYWOOD SKETCHES

“Destined for Hollywood: The Art of Dan Sayre Groesbeck,” an

exhibit of sketches for films, will show through Oct. 6 at the Orange

County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. Museum

hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $5 for adults, $4

for seniors and students, and free for members and children younger

than 16. (949) 759-1122.

PLEIN ART

“En Plein Air,” an exhibit of oil paintings by Valerie Carson, is

on display at South Coast Art Gallery, 3441 Via Lido, Suite B,

Newport Beach. Hours vary. Free. (949) 673-0771.

DANCE

FLAMENCO FEST

The Irvine Barclay Theatre will present the Compania Juana Amaya

as part of the New World Flamenco Festival on Friday through Aug.11

at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. Show times

will be 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sunday. $28-$38. (949)

854-4646 or www.thebarclay.org.

MORE FLAMENCO

Yaelisa and Caminos Flamencos will perform Aug. 13-14 as part of the New World Flamenco Festival. The San Francisco duo will stage the

world premiere of “Desde Cadiz Pa Aca” at the Irvine Barclay Theatre,

4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. Show times will be 8 p.m. Tuesday and

Wednesday. $28-38. (949) 854-4646 or www.thebarclay.org.

FLAMENCO 3

Compania Flamenca Andres Marin will perform Aug. 16-18 as part of the New World Flamenco Festival. The Seville, Spain, company will

perform “Mas alla del Tiempo” for the first time in the United

States. The performances will be staged at the Irvine Barclay

Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. Show times will be 8 p.m. Friday

and Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sunday. $28-$38. (949) 854-4646 or

www.thebarclay.org.

SENIOR BALLROOM

Ballroom dancing to the music of the Costa Mesa Music Makers is

offered from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Costa Mesa Senior Center,

695 W. 19th St. $4. (949) 548-3884.

ARGENTINE TANGO

Tango dancing is offered from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on the first

Saturday of each month at Danscene Studio, 2980 McClintock Way, Costa

Mesa. (714) 641-8688.

KIDS

EGYPTIAN ADVENTURES

“An Ancient Egyptian Mystery,” a free program for kids between

first and sixth grades, will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the

Newport Beach Central Library. The free program will be repeated at

10 a.m. Wednesday at the Mariners Branch and 10:30 a.m. Thursday at

the Balboa Branch. The event is part of “Wrapped Up in Reading,” the

2002 children’s summer reading program at all Newport Beach Public

Libraries. The central library is at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport

Beach. 949-717-3801.

STARLIGHT STORIES

Children 3 to 7 are invited to participate in songs and finger

puppet plays at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Costa Mesa Library, 1855 Park

Ave. (949) 646-8845.

PJs AND BOOKS

A children’s story time is presented at 7 p.m. Mondays and 10:30

a.m. Saturdays at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado

Ave. Children may wear pajamas to the evening sessions. Free. (949)

717-3801.

WEEKLY STORYTELLER

A children’s story time is held at 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Barnes

& Noble Booksellers at Metro Pointe, 901-B South Coast Drive, Costa

Mesa. (714) 444-0226.

STORY TIME

A children’s story time will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and

10:15 a.m. Fridays at Borders Books & Music at South Coast Plaza,

3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Free. (714) 432-7854.

BOOKS

PHOTO BOOK SIGNING

Acclaimed photographer Andrew Hudson will hold two signings of his

new work, “A Photo Tour of Orange County,” at 3 p.m. Saturday at

Borders Books, Music & Cafe at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St. Costa

Mesa. Free. (714) 279-8933.

BOOK SALE

Friends of the Newport Beach Library will hold a used book sale

from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Newport Beach Central Library,

1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. A special members-only preview will

be held 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 16, with membership applications available

at the door. All proceeds will be donated to the library system.

(949) 759-9667.

GROUP FICTION

The Fiction Book Group meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of

each month at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Fashion Island, 953

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Free. (949) 759-0982.

OPRAH BOOK CLUB

The Oprah Book Club discusses Oprah Winfrey’s most recent

selections at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Barnes &

Noble Booksellers at Fashion Island, 953 Newport Center Drive,

Newport Beach. (949) 759-0982.

POETRY

A POET AND A DJ

Poet Curt Last will read his work and talk about his new book,

“Tricks Don’t Know My Style, Part II: The Revenge,” while DJ Josh 1

performs at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Gypsy Den Cafe, 2930 Bristol St.,

Costa Mesa. Free. (714) 549-7012.

LIVE PERFORMANCES

Poets Lee Mallory and Laura Mattingly will read new works at 8

p.m. Aug. 14 at Alta Coffee House, 506 31st St., Newport Beach. There

will also be music by Wendy Piatt. Free. (949) 675-0233 or (714)

564-6526.

DINING/TASTING

SUNSET DINNERS

The Rusty Pelican offers Sunset Dinners at 4 to 5:15 p.m. Monday

through Friday at 2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. $10-$15.

(949) 642-3431.

SUNDAY BRUNCH

The Rusty Pelican offers Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

every Sunday at 2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. $8-$15. (949)

642-3431.

TWILIGHT DINING

A twilight dining menu, featuring dishes such as chicken

parmigiana and calamari picante at reduced prices, is held from 5 to

6 p.m. weekdays and 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays at Villa Nova Restaurant,

3131 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949) 642-7880.

WINE TASTINGS

Hi-Time Wine Cellars offers wine tastings from 4:30 to 8 p.m.

Fridays and 1:30 to 8 p.m. Saturdays. (949) 650-8463.

SUNDAY BRUNCH

A Sunday brunch, featuring international seafood and salad

buffets, roasts carved to order and breakfast favorites, is held from

10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sutton Place Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd.,

Newport Beach. $30; $40 with champagne. (949) 476-2001.

CLUBS

ALTA COFFEE

Musical acts perform at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at

Alta Coffee House, 506 31st St., Newport Beach. (949) 675-0233.

ATRIUM MARQUIS

A variety of live music is presented daily at the Atrium’s

Airporter Club, 18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine. (949) 833-2770.

BIRRAPORETTI’S

Swing music by the 12-piece Don Miller Orchestra is presented at 8

p.m. Mondays at Birraporetti’s at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol

St., Costa Mesa. (714) 850-9090.

BISTRO 201

Jazz is played at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. Sundays

at Bistro 201, 3333 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. (949) 631-1551.

DIN DIN AT BAMBOO TERRACE

Instrumental music is performed after 9 p.m. Thursdays and pop and

rock is presented after 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Din Din at

the Bamboo Terrace, 1773 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. (949) 645-5550.

DURTY NELLY’S

Live music is performed at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at

Nelly’s, 2915 Red Hill Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 957-1951.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

Live music is performed Mondays through Saturdays at the Four

Seasons Hotel, 690 Newport Center

Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 759-0808.

HARD ROCK CAFE

Live rock and roll music is performed regularly on Sundays at Hard

Rock Cafe, 451 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 640-8844.

THE HARP INN

Live music is performed Thursdays through Saturdays at the Harp

Inn, 130 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-8855.

HOGUE BARMICHAEL’S

Live music is performed Wednesdays through Saturdays at

Barmichael’s, 3950 Campus Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 261-6270.

MARGARITAVILLE

Live music is performed at Margaritaville, 2332 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. (949) 631-8220.

MARRAKESH

Belly dancing is offered at 5 p.m. daily at Marrakesh, 1976

Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. (949) 645-8384.

MARRIOTT HOTEL

Live music is performed Mondays through Saturdays at the Marriott

Hotel, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 640-4000.

MULDOON’S

Muldoon’s is an Irish pub at 202 Newport Center Drive, Fashion

Island, Newport Beach. (949) 640-4110.

OYSTER BAR LOUNGE

Local pop and light rock acts perform Fridays and Saturdays at

Newport Landing’s Oyster Bar Lounge at the Balboa Ferry Landing, 503

E. Edgewater Ave. (949) 675-2373.

TEE ON THURSDAY

The Tee Room presents its two-piece band every Thursday between 6

and 9 p.m. at 3100 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. (949) 756-0121.

TOTALLY COFFEE

Open mike night is held from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays at

Totally Coffee, 1525 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa. (714)

435-9367.

VILLA NOVA

Rich Fauno plays at the piano bar at 9 p.m. Sundays through

Wednesdays and the three-piece jazz and blues band Misbehavin’ plays

at 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at Villa Nova, 3131 W. Coast

Highway, Newport Beach. (949) 642-7880.