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SPECIAL EVENTS
AMERICAN IDOL
Clay Aiken will perform Christmas music at an 8 p.m. concert Nov.
26 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center
Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets will cost $52 to $87. Information: (714)
556-2787.
MUSIC
BE-BOP CONCERT
Trumpet player Jack Sheldon, billed as an originator of West Coast
be-bop, will perform at 9:30 p.m. today at the Orange County
Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Call for
ticket information. Information: (714) 556-2787 or
https://www.ocpac.org.
GUITAR ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE
The Orange Coast College Guitar Ensemble, a group of more than 20
musicians, will perform classical works spanning six centuries of
music. The 8 p.m. performance will be today at the Orange Coast
College Fine Arts Recital Hall, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.
Tickets will cost $7. Information: (714) 432-5880.
WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Orchestral works written for wind instruments will be performed at
a 3 p.m. show Sunday at the Robert B. Moore Theatre at Orange Coast
College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Tickets will cost $7.
Information: (7140 432-5880.
“SONGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME”
Singer Lorna Luft will performance of songs made famous by her
mother, Judy Garland. The 7:30 p.m. concert will be performed Tuesday
through Nov. 20 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town
Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 556-2787 or
https://www.ocpac.org.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Orange Coast College Symphony Orchestra will perform works by
Edvard Grieg and Gustav Mahler. The 8 p.m. concert will be Nov. 20 at
the Robert B. Moore Theatre, Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview
Road, Costa Mesa. Advance tickets will cost $8, the price at the door
will be $10. Information: (714) 432-5880.
GUARNERI STRING QUARTET
The Guarneri String Quartet will play songs by Mozart, Bridge and
Ravel at 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive,
Irvine. Tickets are $35 to $45. Information: (949) 553-2422.
JAZZ VOCALS
Jazz vocalist Steve Tyrell will perform an 8 p.m. show Dec. 4 at
the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive,
Costa Mesa. Tickets will cost $34 to $69. (714) 556-2787.
WEEKLY JAM DUKE’S PLACE
Jazz and cocktails flow daily from noon to midnight Sundays
through Thursdays and from noon to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays at
the Balboa Bay Club & Resort, at 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport
Beach. Information: (949) 645-5000.
MAMMA GINA WEEKEND JAZZ
Walter Lakota and David Alcantar, the New York Jazz Connection
Duo, play at Mamma Gina at 251 E. Coast Highway in Newport at 8 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays and at 7 p.m. Sundays and Mondays. Diana Ditri
joins the duo on vocals on Mondays. It’s free. Information: (949)
673-9500.
MUSIC AT THE GRILL
MPG members Greg Morgan, Nick Peper and Kelly Gordien perform
classic rock, R&B; and swing music at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
at the Bluewater Grill, 630 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach. (949)
675-3474.
REVOLVER
La Cave Restaurant offers Revolver, which features DJs along with
imagery and auditory delights at 10 p.m. Tuesdays at 1695 Irvine
Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.
SINATRA TRIBUTE
La Cave Restaurant offers David Kinwald’s live tribute to Frank
Sinatra from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at 1695 Irvine Ave.,
Costa Mesa. (949) 646-7944.
THE UNDERGROUND LOUNGE
La Cave Restaurant offers the Underground Lounge, featuring Pete
Villani singing Bennett, Martin and Sinatra from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Wednesdays at 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)
646-7944.
PLAN BE
La Cave Restaurant offers the funky soul jazz music of Plan Be
from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Thursdays at 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa.
(949) 646-7944.
THE GINGER BAKER JR. TRIO
La Cave Restaurant offers the jazz fusion music of the Ginger
Baker Jr. Trio from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays at 1695 Irvine Ave.,
Costa Mesa. (949) 646-7944.
TODD OLIVER JAZZ QUARTET
La Cave Restaurant offers the jazz music of the Todd Oliver Jazz
Quartet from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1695
Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.
PHIL SHANE
La Cave Restaurant will host Phil Shane, a one-man music legend
who sings Elvis, Lewis, Diamond, Orbison, Cash and other music
greats. The performance begins at 10 p.m. the last Friday of each
month at 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-7944.
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.
MUSIC AT PLAYERS
Players restaurant is now offering live music from 9 p.m. to
midnight every Friday and Saturday. Players is at 512 W. 19th St.,
Costa Mesa. No cover charge. (949) 646-5615.
WEEKEND MUSIC
Anthony’s Riverboat Restaurant in Newport Beach presents the Rick
Sherman Duo featuring Rick Sherman and Alan Remington on Friday
nights. The program features all your favorites on the saxophone
keyboards. 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.
STAGE
ISRAEL HOROVITZ FESTIVAL
A festival of short works by American playwright Israel Horowitz
will be directed by Orange Coast College students. Performances will
begin at 8 p.m. today, Saturday, Nov. 19 and 20. Shows will begin at
2 and 7 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 21. Performances will be at the Drama
Lab Studio, Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.
Advance tickets will cost $7. The price at the door will be $8.
Information: (714) 432-5640, Ext. 1.
HABEUS CORPUS
South Coast Repertory will perform “Habeus Corpus” through Nov. 21
at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For ticket information, call
(714) 708-5555.
A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
“A Murder is Announced” takes to the stage today through Sunday
and Nov. 18 through 21 at Vanguard University’s Lyceum Theater, 55
Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Performance times are at 8 p.m. Thursday
through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. General admission
is $10 or $8 for seniors and children under 12. Information: (714)
668-6145.
REDWOOD CURTAIN
Lanford Wilson’s play about a Vietnam veteran living in the woods
and a Vietnamese American girl searching for her father will premiere
Nov. 19 at the Newport Theatre Arts Center, 2501 Cliff Drive, Newport
Beach. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show will cost $20. Future performances
will run through Dec. 19 Thursday through Sunday. Show times will be
8 p.m. on Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Ticket
prices will be $15. Information: (949) 631-0288 or
https://ntaconline.com.
NUTCRACKER!
Matthew Bourne’s “Nutcracker!” will borrow elements from
Tchaikovsky’s ballet, “Oliver Twist,” the Ice Capades and Busby
Berkeley musicals. The show will be performed Dec. 7 to 12 at the
Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa
Mesa. Evening show times will be 8 p.m. on Dec. 7 to Dec. 11 and 7:30
p.m. on Dec. 12. There will also be shows scheduled for 2 p.m. on
Dec. 11 and Dec. 12. Tickets will cost $25 to $75. Information: (714)
556-2787.
ART
‘AUTUMN IMPRESSIONS’
An exhibition of paintings featuring vineyards, harvests,
sunflowers and boats runs through Nov. 30 at the Debra Huse Gallery,
229 Marine Ave., Suite E, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 723-6171
or https://www.debrahuse.com.
‘PARIS PICTURESQUE’
An exhibition of photographs by artist Barbara Higgins, “Paris
Picturesque,” will be on display through December at French Buckets,
a florist at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Information: (800)
652-9551.
THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF ROMAN LORANC
An exhibition of new photographs by Roman Loranc will be on
display from through Nov. 30 at Susan Spiritus Gallery, 3929 Birch
St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 474-4321.
SCREEN
SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE JEWISH MOVIES
“A Price Above Rubies” will be shown at 7 p.m. Sunday at Temple
Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949)
644-1999.
OCC FILM SERIES
Orange Coast College’s Film Series presents “Gilda” at 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 19 at OCC’s Fine Arts Room 119, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.
The event is sponsored by the fine arts department and OCC Extended
Education. Information: https://www.octickets.com.
OCC FILM SERIES
Orange Coast College’s Film Series presents “The Letter” at 6:30
p.m. Dec. 3 at OCC’s Fine Arts Room 119, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa
Mesa. The event is sponsored by the fine arts department and OCC
Extended Education. Information: https://www.octickets.com.
OCC FILM SERIES
Orange Coast College’s Film Series presents “Lady in the Lake” at
6:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at OCC’s Fine Arts Room 119, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The event is sponsored by the fine arts department and
OCC Extended Education. Information: https://www.octickets.com.
OCC FILM SERIES
Orange Coast College’s Film Series presents “You Can’t Take It
With You” at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at OCC’s Fine Arts Room 119, 2701
Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The event is sponsored by the fine arts
department and OCC Extended Education. Information:
https://www.octickets.com.
OCC FILM SERIES
Orange Coast College’s Film Series presents “The Set-Up” at 6:30
p.m. Jan. 28 at OCC’s Fine Arts Room 119, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa
Mesa. The event is sponsored by the fine arts department and OCC
Extended Education. Information: https://www.octickets.com.
DANCE
SWING
Lessons are given from 2 to 6 p.m. every Sunday at the Avant Garde
Ballroom in Newport Beach by the Orange County Swing Dance Club. All
ages are welcome and a dancing partner is not required. Information:
https://www.ocswing.com, (866) OC-SWING.
ARGENTINE TANGO
Tango dancing is offered from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. the first
Saturday of each month at Danscene Studio, 2980 McClintock Way, Costa
Mesa. Information: (714) 641-8688.
POETRY
CHRIS TANNAHILL AND LEIGH WHITE
Chris Tannahill and Leigh White will be featured poets at 8 p.m.
at Alta Coffee House, 506 31st St., Newport Beach. Admission is free.
Information: (949) 675-0233.
‘FIRST WEDNESDAY’
ISM Magazine hosts “First Wednesday,” an open-mike poetry night
with gallery exhibits, video and film screenings, monologues, and DJs
and bands from radio station KUCI-FM (88.9). The event is from 7 to
10 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month in the Living Room at the
Lab/Anti mall, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For seating, guests
should bring lawn chairs. Information: (714) 966-6660.
CHILDREN
STARLIGHT STORIES
Children 3 to 7 years old are invited to participate in songs and
finger-puppet plays at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Costa Mesa Library, 1855
Park Ave. Information: (949) 646-8845.
PJs AND BOOKS
A children’s story time is presented at 7 p.m. Mondays and at
10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000
Avocado Ave. Children may wear pajamas to the evening sessions. Free.
Information: (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. Information: (714) 444-0226.
STORY TIME
A children’s story time is held at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 10:15
a.m. Fridays at Borders Books, Music and Cafe at South Coast Plaza,
3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Free. Information: (714) 432-7854.
CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
Bayside Restaurant offers a brunch, which includes a three-course
brunch, free flowing champagne, live music and terrace seating From
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday at 900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach.
Tickets cost $22.95 Information: (949) 721-1222.
SUNSET DINNERS
The Rusty Pelican offers Sunset Dinners from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Monday
through Friday at 2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Meals
typically cost between $10 and $15. Information: (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. Meals typically
cost between $8 and $15. Information: (949) 642-3431.
TWILIGHT DINING
A twilight dining menu, featuring dishes such as chicken
parmigiana and calamari picante at reduced prices, is offered from 5
to 6 p.m. weekdays and from 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays at Villa Nova
Restaurant, 3131 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Information: (949)
642-7880.
WINE TASTINGS
Hi-Time Wine Cellars offers wine tastings from 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Fridays and from 1:30 to 8 p.m. Saturdays. Information: (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. at Sutton Place Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport
Beach. Meals typically cost from $30 to $40 with champagne.
Information: (949) 476-2001.
HAPPY HOUR
The Villa Nova offers happy hour with half-price appetizers,
discounted cocktails, and $5 specialty martinis from 5 to 7 p.m.
Monday through Friday at 3131 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.
Information: (949) 642-7880, https://www.villanova
restaraunt.com.
CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
Bayside Restaurant offers a brunch, which includes a three-course
brunch, free flowing champagne, live music and terrace seating From
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday at 900 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach.
Tickets cost $22.95 Information: (949) 721-1222.
BAYSIDE RESTAURANT
Bayside Restaurant will offer a new summer menu, nightly
entertainment and terrace seating that overlooks Newport Harbor. The
restaurant will be open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., brunch
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and
Monday, 5 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and Thursday through
Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. The restaurant is at 900 Bayside Drive,
Newport Beach. Information: (949) 721-1222.
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