CALENDAR

FRIDAY

NEWPORT BEACH TURNS 100

Come celebrate the Newport Beach centennial with Mayor Don Webb, the city council of Newport Beach and special guests as they blow out 100 candles on the city’s giant birthday cake on the front lawn of City Hall. Free and open to the public.

FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN BEGINS

The Festival of Children Foundation celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, and its signature event, the Festival of Children, opens today at South Coast Plaza. The festival runs throughout the month of September, and more than 50 children’s charities will be showcased. The Foundation’s purpose is to connect children, charities and the community, and over 100 activities, workshops and performances will be offered free to the public. Highlights this year include Wyland, the ocean artist, painting a mural, actress Jane Seymour meeting and greeting visitors, small paul by paul frank industries hosting a T-shirt decorating event, and a special award presentation by Kathie Lee Gifford. All activities take place at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. A festival events calendar for the month can be found by visiting www.festivalofchildren.org.

COLLEGE COLORS DAY

The second annual College Colors Day hopes to promote college spirit and traditions by encouraging fans, alumni and current students to wear the colors of their favorite college all day. For more information, visit www.collegecolorsday.com.

SEPT. 7

BOOK SIGNING AT BORDERS

Author Steve Bisheff will sign “Fight On! The Colorful Story of USC Football.” Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Signing begins at 7 p.m. at Borders Books & Music, South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St, Costa Mesa. Call (714) 432-7854 for more information.

SEPT. 8 TILL 10

OCC THEATRE

Orange Coast College will open its 22nd anniversary season this fall with the dark comedy “Dreaming of Norton.” The play follows two insurance claims adjusters on the heels of a Kansas hailstorm. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Advance tickets are available for $6 by calling (714) 432-5640 ext. 1. or $7 at the door. Call (714) 432-5725 for more information.

SEPT. 9

TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR

Enjoy music by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Mussorgsky and Rimsky-Korsakov at the Verizon Wireless Pacific Amphitheatre at 8 p.m. This performance, which will feature thundering cannons and a fireworks display, will end the Pacific Symphony’s Summer Festival. Tickets range from $19 to $99. Call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.pacificsymphony.org for more information.

SEPT. 10

SUNDAY MUSICAL

The Newport Beach Public Library presents a concert with the UCI Chamber Players at the Central Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Violinist Haroutune Bedelian, cellist Maggie Parkins, tenor Darryl Taylor, and pianist Lorna Griffitt will perform works by Beethoven, Schumann, and Faure. No admission fee. Library is at 1000 Avocado Avenue in Newport Beach. Call (949) 717-3800 ext. 2 for more information.

SEPT. 11

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

SPIN (Serving People In Need) Charity will benefit from the proceeds of the Wells Fargo Investments sponsored golf tournament at Mesa Verde Country Club. Event will also include raffle and auction. Fee is $250 per player. Club is at 3000 Clubhouse Drive in Costa Mesa. Call (714) 751-1101 for more information.