Earth Day kicks off early in Newport-Mesa...

Earth Day kicks off

early in Newport-Mesa

Mother Nature gave herself an early Earth Day present Saturday,

treating her plants, shrubs and creatures to an April shower while

many gathered to promote a healthy and clean environment.

Earth Day is officially observed on Thursday; however, local

events were held this weekend, such as the event on the UC Irvine

Campus.

The celebration at UCI included dozens of nonprofit organizations,

display booths and interactive activities to promote awareness of

environmental protection.

Of special interest was the Dionysus Film Festival booth that took

its audience on a journey from the first electrical car, manufactured

in 1931, to the future of voltage vehicles such as the T-Zero

Electric sports car.

-- Lolita Harper

Righteous celebration

coming to amphitheater

Singer Bill Medley, formerly of the Righteous Brothers, will

perform “The Righteous Brothers: A Celebration By Bill Medley” in

concert with the Pacific Symphony on June 12 at the Pacific

Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. As the Righteous Brothers,

Medley and the late Bobby Hatfield created hit songs including

“You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin” and “Unchained Melody.”

Tickets for the concert go on sale at 10 a.m. Sunday.

The ticket price also includes admission to the Orange County

Fair, which is from July 9 to Aug. 1. To purchase tickets, call (714)

740-2000 or visit https://www.ticketmaster.com online.