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SPECIAL
FASHION AT THE LAB
The Orange County Design Collective will honor local fashion
designers with a show from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday at The Lab
Anti-mall, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. The fashions displayed will
be sold to the highest bidders, with money to benefit America Works
for Kids. Free. (714) 966-6660.
SNOW DAY
Snow will fall in Grant Howald Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday
as part of Newport Beach Recreation Services 15th annual Winter
Wonderland. There will also be holiday crafts, games and a snow
creature building contest. The park is at the corner of 5th and Iris
in Corona del Mar. Free. (949) 644-3151.
CARL REINER
Twelve-time Emmy Award winner Carl Reiner will open the Orange
County Performing Arts Center’s new speaker series, Up Close at the
Center, at 8 p.m. Monday. The actor-writer-comedian will speak about
his years in show business. The Center is at 600 Town Center Drive,
Costa Mesa. $22 to $52. (714) 556-2787.
‘STORM’
Warren Miller will present “Storm,” his 53rd annual ski and
snowboard film, at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Segerstrom Hall, Orange County
Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $16. (800)
729-3456.
WINTER CELEBRATION
The dance, choral and guitar departments of Orange Coast College
will join together at 8 p.m. Dec. 14 to perform a winter celebration
in song and dance at the Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. (714) 432-5880.
FUND-RAISERS
HOLIDAY BRUNCH
Friends of the Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter will hold a holiday
brunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at the Newport Beach home of
Bill and Carolyn Klein. Attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped
gift of warm clothing or toys for a shelter child. Call for
directions. $40. (949) 673-6502.
MUSIC
YOUTH ORCHESTRA
The Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. The
group, which will feature Robert Edward Thies on the piano, plans to
play works by Tchaikovsky and Beethoven. $9 or $12. (949) 854-4646.
‘IMMORTAL MOZART’
Pacific Symphony Orchestra will present “Immortal Mozart” at 8
p.m. today in Segerstrom Hall, Orange County Performing Arts Center,
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. The concert, conducted by
Jean-Jacques Kantorow, includes Mozart’s Overture to “Don Giovanni.”
A preview lecture will be held at 7 p.m. $19 to $59. (714) 556-2787.
‘HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS’
The South Coast Singers will perform “Home for the Holidays,” a
program of contemporary and classic holiday favorites, at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Costa
Mesa. $18 adults, $15 seniors and students. (949) 854-4646.
MARVIN GOLDSTEIN
Marvin Goldstein will present a holiday piano concert at 8 p.m.
today at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Costa Mesa.
Goldstein has performed throughout Europe, North America and the
Middle East. $19 to $27. (949) 854-4646.
HOLIDAY CONCERT
A holiday festival concert featuring the California Master Chorale
will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church,
600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. $15, discounts available. (714)
564-5654.
CELTIC CHRISTMAS
Altan, an Irish traditional band, will present a “Celtic
Christmas” at 8 p.m. Friday at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242
Campus Drive, Costa Mesa. The performance will include step dancers
and Seamus Begley on accordion. $32 or $38. (949) 854-4646.
HUTCHINS CONSORT
The Hutchins Consort, a group performing on a set of violins built
by Carleen Hutchins, will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at Newport Harbor
Lutheran Church, 708 Dover Drive, Newport Beach. Baroque guitarist
John Schneiderman will join the group, and there will be a
pre-concert lecture by KPFK-FM’s John Schneider at 7:15 p.m. $20, $10 for students. (949) 675-3656.
CHANTICLEER CHRISTMAS
Chanticleer, an ensemble that blends 12 male voices, will perform
its annual holiday program at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Irvine Barclay
Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. $32 or $38. (949) 854-4646.
KENNY LOGGINS
Singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins will be footloose at 8 p.m.
Saturday in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts
Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $42 to $68. (714)
556-2787.
COTTON CLUB
The UC Irvine Jazz Orchestra will perform “A Night at the Cotton
Club” at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Claire Trevor Theatre at the UCI
campus. The performance will feature guest artists Spanky Wilson and
the Chester Whitmore Dancers. The campus is at the corner of Campus
and University drives. $8 to $12. (949) 824-2787.
A CHAMPAGNE CHRISTMAS
The Champagne Musical Family, including performers from the old
“Lawrence Welk Show,” will perform a holiday concert at 4 p.m. Sunday
at Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview
Road, Costa Mesa. $33 to $35 in advance, $39 at the door. (888)
622-5376.
KEITH ROBERTS
Keith Roberts, front man for The Young Dubliners, will perform at
2 p.m. Sunday at Muldoon’s Dublin Pub, 202 Newport Center, Newport
Beach. Roberts will be accompanied by band mate Bob Boulding. Free.
(949) 640-4110.
‘CHANUKAH CONCERT’
The eighth annual “Orange County Chanukah Concert” will be held at
2 p.m. Dec. 8 in Segerstrom Hall, Orange County Performing Arts
Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Choirs and cantors from 16
area synagogues will participate. $18 to $125. (714) 556-2787.
‘FIESTA NAVIDAD’
Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano will be joined by special guest
Linda Ronstadt at 8 p.m. Dec. 12 for “Fiesta Navidad” in Segerstrom
Hall, Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive,
Costa Mesa. The performance, sponsored by the Philharmonic Society,
includes dancing and singing. $20 to $69. (714) 556-2787.
‘HOLIDAY ROMANCE’
Pianist Michael Feinstein will join with the Pacific Symphony
Orchestra Pops on Dec. 13 and 14 to bring a touch of “Holiday
Romance” to Segerstrom Hall, Orange County Performing Arts Center,
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. The performances will start at 8
p.m. $26 to $80. (714) 556-2787.
‘MESSIAH’
The Pacific Chorale and the Pacific Symphony Orchestra will join
forces at 3 p.m. Dec. 14 for Handel’s “Messiah” in Segerstrom Hall,
Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa
Mesa. $19 to $99. (714) 556-2787.
‘TIS THE SEASON
Pacific Chorale will present its holiday concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 15
in Segerstrom Hall, Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town
Center Drive, Costa Mesa. The concert will include traditional
carols. $18 to $100. (714) 556-2787.
‘PORGY AND BESS’
The Orange Coast College Symphony Orchestra will perform
selections from “Porgy and Bess” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 in the Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. $6 in advance, $10
at the door. (714) 432-5880.
MUSIC AT THE TEE ROOM
The Mark Davidson Trio with Ron Eschete on guitar performs at 8
p.m. Fridays at the Tee Room, 3100 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. $10
cover. (949) 756-0121.
RAT PACK MONDAYS
Maggiano’s Little Italy is paying tribute to the Rat Pack every
Monday with entertainer Chris Williams and his five-piece band. There
will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres and dancing. No cover.
Reservations recommended. (714) 546-9550.
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 Friday and Saturday nights.
Greg Morgan, Nick Peper and Kelly Gordien (known as MPG) 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 at 630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach. Free. (949)
675-3474.
MUSIC AT THE PELICAN
The Rusty Pelican offers the music of Common Ground from Wednesday
through Sunday. The band performs from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and
Thursday, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday and from 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 presents The
Balboa Blues on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
The program features 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
‘CHRISTMAS CAROL’
South Coast Repertory’s production of “A Christmas Carol” will
show in previews through today, with its regular run opening Friday
and continuing through Dec. 24. The Charles Dickens classic will
appear on the Segerstrom Stage at SCR, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa
Mesa. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 2:30
and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and noon and 4 p.m. Sunday. $19 to $44 for
previews, $19 to $54 regular. (714) 708-5555.
‘FORTINBRAS’
Lee Blessing’s “Fortinbras” will be staged through Sunday in
Orange Coast College’s Drama Lab Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa
Mesa. The play opens where the last scene of William Shakespeare’s
“Hamlet” ends. Performances will be 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and 2
p.m. Sunday. The stage is dark during Thanksgiving week. $7 to $10 in
advance, $8 to $12 at the door. (714) 432-5880.
‘BEAU JEST’
“Beau Jest,” a romantic comedy about a daughter’s struggle to
marry the man of her dreams rather than the man her parents want,
will run through Dec. 15 at the Newport Theatre Arts Center, 2501
Cliff Drive, Newport Beach. Play times are 8 p.m. Thursday through
Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. $10 to $17. (949) 631-0288.
‘GOD’S COUNTRY’
UC Irvine’s Stage 2 will present Steven Dietz’s “God’s Country”
Wednesday through Sunday in the Studio Theatre on the UCI campus,
corner of Campus and University drives. Based on real-life court
records and interviews, the docudrama chronicles the hate crimes of
white supremacists in the Pacific Northwest. Performances will be at
8 p.m. Wednesday to Dec. 7, with matinees at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 to 8. $8
to $10. (949) 824-2787.
‘ON THE RAZZLE’
Estancia High School’s Production Drama will present Tom
Stoppard’s “On the Razzle” from today to Dec. 14 at the school’s
Barbara Van Holt Theatre, 2323 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa.
Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Dec. 7 and Dec.
13 to 14. $7 in advance, $8 at the door. (949) 515-6537.
TEEN PLAYS
“The Empty Chair” by Tim Kelly and “End of Innocence” by Laney
Roberts will be staged together at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday at
Orange Coast College’s Drama Lab Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa
Mesa. Free. (714) 432-5640, ext. 5.
CHRISTMAS SHOW
Orange Coast College’s Repertory Theatre Company will present “An
Old-Fashioned Christmas Show and Ice Cream Social” from Dec. 12 to 15
at the Drama Lab Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The show
will feature vaudeville acts and the college’s traditional Christmas
melodrama. $6 in advance, $7 at the door. (714) 432-5640, ext. 1.
ART
MODERN MASTERS
An exhibit titled “Twentieth- century Modern Masters” will remain
on view at the Art Resource Group in Corona del Mar through Dec. 27
at 3032 E. Coast Highway. The graphic works include pieces by
Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, Braque and Fernand Leger. Exhibit hours
are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free admission. (949)
640-1972.
JAZZ PORTRAITS
“Portraits from the Golden Age of Jazz,” a series of photographs
by William Gottlieb, will be on display at the Orange County Museum
of Art’s Satellite Gallery through Dec. 29. Gottlieb photographed the
jazz scene in the 1930s and ‘40s. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday
through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday. The gallery is at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa
Mesa. Free. (949) 759-1122, ext. 212.
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