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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: “Clockstoppers” on
Friday and “Mrs. Doubtfire” on Saturday. Newport Dunes is at 1131
Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. Admission is free, $7 for parking.
(800) 765-7661.
NATURE INDOORS
“Exquisite Nature: The Beauty of Flowers,” a photographic exhibit
by Karen Luchesi, is on display at the Newport Beach Central Library,
1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach, through Sept. 13. Free. (949)
717-3801.
MUSIC
AUDIO WEDNESDAYS
The Lab/Anti-Mall is holding Audio Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
through the month of August. The international tunes of Dirdy Birdy
finish it off Wednesday. The Lab is at 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.
Free. (714) 966-6661 or www.thelab.com.
BRASIL BRAZIL PERFORMS
Brasil Brazil will perform as part of the Newport Beach Concerts
in the Parks 2002 summer series at 5 p.m. today at Buffalo Hills
Park, 1901 Port Provence in Newport Beach. Musicians include Sonia
Santos and Ana Gazzola. Free. (949) 717-3870.
LOVE SONGS
Singer and songwriter Michael Bolton will perform a Lovesongs Live
Concert at 8 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Orange County Performing Arts
Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $46-$76. (714) 740-7878.
MUSIC AT THE TEE ROOM
The Mark Davidson Trio with Ron Eschete on guitar will perform at
8 p.m. Fridays starting Friday at the Tee Room, 3100 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. $10 cover. (949) 756-0121.
JAZZ TRIO
Gulfstream Restaurant in Newport Beach will present a jazz trio
Sunday through Wednesday as regular entertainment. The restaurant is
located at 850 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. The 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
‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’
The Newport Beach Theatre Company will present “The Wizard of Oz”
through Sept. 8 at Lincoln Elementary School, 3103 Pacific View,
Corona del Mar. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m.
Sunday. $10 or $15. (949) 759-1046.
‘THE LITTLE PRINCESS’
Trilogy Playhouse will present “A Little Princess” through Sept. 8
at 2930 Bristol St., Bldg. C-106, Costa Mesa. Show times are 7:30
p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $15 or $13.
Recommended age is 6 and up. (714) 957-3347, Ext. 1.
ART
VERY MODERN ART
The Orange County Museum of Art will present the 2002 California
Biennial exhibition through Sept. 8. The museum is located 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, which is located at 850 San Clemente Drive,
Newport Beach. The museum’s hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
through Sunday. The cost is $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. The gallery is located at 3441
Via Lido, Suite B, Newport Beach. Hours vary. Free. (949) 673-0771.
DANCE
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 the 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. The studio is located at
2980 McClintock Way, Costa Mesa. (714) 641-8688.
KIDS
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. The library is
located at 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 AND TEA
Debbie Macomber, Jill Marie Landis and other writers will sign
books and have afternoon tea at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Recycled Romances,
147 Broadway, Costa Mesa. (949) 645-0529.
BOOK SIGNING
Viviane Wayne will sign “Inshallah” at 11 a.m. Sept. 1 at Martha’s
Bookstore, 308 1/2 Marine Ave., Balboa Island. The signing is free.
(949) 673-7185.
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. The meeting is 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.
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.
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.
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