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TODAY

Historical Impressionist Peter

M. Small will perform his one-man portrayal of President Harry S.

Truman at 2 p.m. at Temple Isaiah. During the performance, Small

describes Truman’s life and decisions as president -- from the atomic

bombing of Japan to the dismissal of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. The

temple is at 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. Free. For information

on the event, call (949) 548-6900. For information about Small, call

(714) 524-5944 or visit www.history-alive.com.

The group Brasil Brazil will perform salsa rhythms and Latin jazz

at a concert sponsored by Newport Beach Arts and Cultural Services

from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Buffalo Hills Park. Guests are encouraged to

bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. The park is at 1901 Port

Provence. Free. (949) 717-3870.

WEDNESDAY

Reps. Christopher Cox and Dana Rohrabacher will speak at the

Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Newport Sunrise Breakfast at 7:30

a.m. The special breakfast, sponsored by Sheldon Pines of the

Transportation Corridor Agencies, will be held at the Radisson Hotel

in Newport Beach. The hotel is at 4545 MacArthur Blvd. $20 for

members with reservations; $25 at the door. $25 for potential

members. (949) 729-4400.

FRIDAY

A showing of “Clock Stoppers” will begin at dusk as part of the

Newport Dunes Resort Movies on the Beach series. The film will be

shown on a giant screen situated on the sand. Guests are encouraged

to bring beach chairs and take advantage of the campfires. The resort

is at 1131 Back Bay Drive. $8 per car. (949) 729-DUNE.