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MUSIC

BORDERS MUSIC SERIES

Borders Books at South Coast Plaza is presenting free music

entertainment. Roger Kraft will play pop music Saturday and the

Barrett-Wilkins Duo will play jazz music Sunday. All performances begin

at 8:30 p.m. at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(714) 432-7854.

BONITA CANYON CONCERT SERIES

The Lehigh University Choir will perform at the Bonita Canyon Concert

Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday at 2150 Bonita Canyon Road, Newport Beach.

Admission is free. For more information, call (949) 642-1123.

GROUND LEVEL SATURDAYS AT THE LAB

Brother DJ Groove will spin the latest experimental grooves at 2 p.m.

today at the Lab Anti-Mall, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. The show is

free. For more information, call (714) 960-6660.

BEETHOVEN’S NINTH

Pacific Symphony Orchestra will present Beethoven’s Ninth, featuring

conductor Carl St. Clair, at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, at

8 p.m. through Saturday. Admission for all seating is $26 through

Saturday. Student/senior rush is $10. The Performing Arts Center is

located at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(714) 755-5788.

CHILDREN’S PERFORMING SERIES

Children’s entertainer Robbo will perform at the Jewish Community

Center’s Children’s Performing Arts Series at 4 p.m. June 4 at 250 E.

Baker St., Costa Mesa. Tickets are $7 for members, $8 for nonmembers. For

more information, call (714) 755-0340.

CHANCEL CHOIRS TO PERFORM BACH

The Chancel Choirs of Newport Harbor Lutheran Church will present an

all-Bach concert at 5 p.m. June 4 at 798 Dover Drive, Newport Beach.

Tickets are $8. For more ticket information, call (949) 548-8004

BROADWAY MUSICAL COMES WEST

Larry Gatlin will star in “The Civil War,” the Broadway musical that

opens June 6 in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts

Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $18 to $52. For

more information, call (714) 556-2122.

CANTORS’ CONCERT

Temple Bat Yahm will present its annual Grand Concert, featuring Cantor

Jonathan Grant, Cantor Stephen Dubov and the Tomas MacFarlane Trio, at 7

p.m. June 4 at 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Admission is $36 for

reserved seating; $18 for general admission and $12 for students and

seniors 65 and older. For more information, call (949) 644-1999.

STAGE

MODERN COMEDY

“The Beginning of August,” a modern-day comedy making its world premiere

at South Coast Repertory, runs through Sunday on the second stage. Show

times are Tuesday through Friday at 7:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2

and 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $18 to $45. For more information, call (714)

708-5555. South Coast Repertory is at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

‘THE EDUCATION OF RANDY NEWMAN’

“The Education of Randy Newman,” a story about the influences of a

20th-century songwriter, will make its world premiere at South Coast

Repertory at 8 p.m. Friday on the Mainstage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa

Mesa. Previews are through June 1. Tickets are $23-$40. Show times are 8

p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. The show runs through

July 2. For ticket information, call (714) 708-5555.

‘THE MINEOLA TWINS’ AT OCC

Orange Coast College’s theater department will begin its summer season

with the Orange County premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright

Paula Vogel’s zany comedy, “The Mineola Twins,” at 8 p.m. June 22 at 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The show will run Thursdays through Sundays,

June 22 to July 2. Thursday through Saturday shows will begin at 8 p.m.;

2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $8 and $9. Seating is limited. A $1 discount

is available for students and senior citizens. For ticket information,

call (714) 432-5880.

‘BLISS’

“Bliss,” a teen production written by Laurie Woolery, will begin at noon

and 5 p.m. June 10 and 11 at South Coast Repertory’s Second Stage, 655

Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Admission is $5. For more information,

call (714) 708-5500.

ART

‘MAJOR ART/MINOR ARTISTS EXHIBIT’

“Major Art/Minor Artists,” an exhibit featuring artwork by elementary

school students, is on display at The Orange County Museum of Art at

South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Museum 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. Admission is free. For more information, call (714)

662-3366.

ART AND WINE

Works by Impressionist artist Lenora Monahan will be on display at the

Robert Mondavi Wine and Food Center, 1570 Scenic Ave., Costa Mesa. Hours

are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The exhibit runs

through July 17. For more information, call (949) 644-8389.

‘PERSONAL REFLECTIONS’

Graphics Gallery will exhibit the works of Zoe Hadley through Saturday.

Graphics Gallery is located at 219 Marine Ave., Balboa Island. For more

information, call (949) 673-2220.

ISLAND PATHWAYS

The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is holding an exhibit on the history

of traditional navigation techniques and watercraft used by the island

people of the Pacific. The free display, which features ancient pottery,

war clubs, paddles, tools and decorative items from many Pacific Rim

cultures, will be on display through June 18. The museum is open from 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays and is at 151 E. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 673-7863.

SPRING JURIED ART SHOW

The Newport Beach Central Library will host an exhibit of watercolors by

artist Milford Zornes and others through Wednesday. The library is at

1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

717-3801.

IMAGES OF SUMMER 2000

An opening reception for “Images of Summer 2000,” a mixed media exhibit

featuring images of coastal living, will begin at 1 p.m. June 3 at The

Fine Art Gallery at Bloomingdale’s Home Store, 701 Newport Center Drive,

Fashion Island. The exhibit runs through July 5. Admission is free. For

more information, call (949) 650-7701.

CITY HALL ART SHOW

Newport Beach City Hall will host its Spring Juried Orange County Show

through June 15, featuring works in watercolor, pastel, acrylic and

two-dimensional media. City Hall is at 3300 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach.

For more information, call (949) 717-3870.

DANCE

OCC DANCE CELEBRATION

“A Celebration of Middle Eastern Dance” will be presented at 8 p.m.

Saturday in the Robert B. Moore Theatre at OCC, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa

Mesa. The evening of lavish costumes and beautiful music will celebrate

the life a the late Ibrahim Farrah, an award-winning choreographer,

editor and pioneer of Middle Eastern dance in America. Advanced tickets

are $28 or $32 at the door. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.

DANSCENE STUDIO

Danscene Studio offers ballroom dancing at 8 p.m. on the first Friday of

every month. Admission is $10. The studio is located at 2980 McClintock

Way, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 641-8688.

DANCE 204

Dance 204 offers private and group instruction in beginning and advanced

ballroom, Latin and modern dancing at 204 Washington St., Balboa. For

more information, call (949) 675-9082.

BALLROOM FOR SENIORS

The Costa Mesa Senior Center offers ballroom dancing to the music of the

Ray Robbins Combo for adults from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Singles

and couples are welcome. Cost is $3. The center is at 695 W. 19th St. For

more information, call (949) 645-2356.

ARGENTINE TANGO

Danscene Studio has tango dancing from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. the first

Saturday of every month. Danscene is at 2980 McClintock Way, Costa Mesa.

For more information, call (714) 641-8688.

BIG BAND DANCING

The Oasis Senior Center holds an afternoon of dancing to live big band

music Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Coffee and refreshments are served.

The center is at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. For more

information, call (949) 644-3244.

BALLROOM DANCING

The DeFore Foundation for the Arts will hold swing and Latin dancing

classes from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. A $10 admission covers

the hour dance lesson and the open dancing session that follows. The

class is held at 151 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(949) 241-9908.

POETRY

OPEN-MIKE POETRY

In honor of National Poetry Month, Borders Books, Music and Cafe will

hold an open-mike poetry night at 7 p.m. each Monday in April. The store

is at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

432-7854.

LITERARY

‘SIMPLE ABUNDANCE’ DISCUSSION GROUP

Based on the books of Sarah Ban Breathnach, this discussion group focuses

on appreciation, expression and gratitude. It is led by Audre de Nard at

Borders Books, Music and Cafe the first Thursday of each month at 6:30

p.m. Borders is at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (949) 631-8661.

OPRAH BOOK CLUB

The club meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month to discuss

Oprah Winfrey’s most recent book selections at Barnes & Noble Booksellers

Newport Beach. The store is at 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach.

For more information, call (949) 759-0982.

KIDS

STORY TIMEBarnes & Noble Fashion Island hosts story time from 10:45 to

11:30 a.m. every Tuesday. The store is at 953 Newport Center Drive,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-0982.

STARLIGHT STORY TIMEChildren ages 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., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949)

646-8845.

NEWPORT LIBRARY STORY TIMESThe Newport Beach Central Library offers story

time at 7 p.m Mondays and at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. The library is at 1000

Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Children are invited to wear pajamas to the

evening story times. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.

STORY TIME TRIANGLE SQUARE

Barnes & Noble Triangle Square hosts story time the second and fourth

Tuesday of each month for children of all ages, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (949) 631-0614.

STORY TIME METRO POINTE

Barnes & Noble Metro Pointe hosts story time at 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays for

children of all ages, 901-B South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 444-0226.

SPECIAL

DANCE BENEFIT AT OCC

A dance and vocal benefit for Sierra’s Light Foundation, which will be

sponsored by the Professional Dance Network, a nonprofit organization

dedicated to the performing arts, will begin at 2 p.m. June 4 at Orange

Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theater, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

Admission is $10 to $25. For more information, call (949) 548-3180.

ROBERT MONDAVI WINE & FOOD CENTER

The center features many special events each month at 1570 Scenic Ave.,

Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 979-4510.

HI-TIME WINE CELLARS

Hi-Time Wine Cellars features wine tastings from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Fridays

and 1:30 to 8 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call (949) 650-8463.

FARMERS MARKETS

The Orange County Market Place is held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays

and Sundays in the main parking lot of the Orange County Fairgrounds.

Admission is $1 for adults, children under 12 years old are free. For

information, call (949) 723-6616. The Corona del Mar farmers market is

held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in the municipal parking lot at

Bayside Drive and Marguerite Ave.

FILM

FRIDAY NIGHT FILMS AT OCMA

The museum will show “Lady of Shanghai,” a film classic featuring Rita

Hayworth, at 6:30 p.m. June 16 at the Orange County Museum of Art. The

film is the last in a three-part series hosted by Arthur Taussig, the

museum’s film curator. The museum is at 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport

Beach. Admission is $4 for museum members and seniors; $6 general

admission. For more information, call (949) 759-1122, Ext. 204.

DINING

SUNDAY BRUNCH

The Sutton Place Hotel hosts a Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

featuring international seafood and salad buffets, roasts carved to

order, breakfast favorites and more. The event is $30, $40 with

champagne. The hotel is located at 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach.

For more information, call (949) 476-2001.

BRUNCH AT LA GRANJA

La Granja Mediterranean Grill is offering Champagne Brunch from 11 a.m.

to 3 p.m. Sundays. La Granja is in Newport Plaza Center at 1000 Bristol

St., Newport Beach. For reservations and more information, call (949)

252-9396.

TWILIGHT DINING AT VILLA NOVA

Villa Nova Restaurant offers a “Twilight Dining” menu featuring dishes

such as chicken parmigiana and calamari picante at low early evening

prices. The menus are offered from 5 to 6 p.m. daily except Saturday and

from 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The restaurant is at 3131 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 642-7880.

CLUBS

ALTA COFFEE

The Alta Coffee House presents musical acts at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays

through Saturdays. Admission is free. Alta Coffee is located at 506 31st

St., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 675-0233.

ATRIUM MARQUIS HOTEL

The Atrium offers a variety of live music daily at its Airporter Club,

18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine. For more information, call (949) 833-2770.

BIRRAPORETTI’S

Birraporetti’s offers swing music by the 12-piece Don Miller Orchestra at

8 p.m. Mondays. Birraporetti’s is at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St.,

Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 850-9090.

BISTRO 201

Bistro 201 offers jazz performances at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays

and 11 a.m. on Sundays. Bistro 201 is located at 3333 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 631-1551.

CARMELO’S RISTORANTE

Carmelo’s offers live music Tuesdays through Sundays at 3520 E. Coast

Highway, Corona del Mar. Tate S, a funk, rock and Motown act, plays at

9:30 tonight. No cover charge. For more information, call (949) 675-1922.

CLUB MESA

843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. Admission is $5 to $10. Shows begin at 9

p.m. For more information, call (949) 642-6634.

DURTY NELLY’S

Nelly’s offers live music at 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays at 2915 Red

Hill Ave., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 957-1951.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

The Four Seasons offers live music Mondays through Saturdays at 690

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

759-0808.

HARD ROCK CAFE

The Hard Rock offers live music Sundays at 451 Newport Center Drive,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 640-8844.

THE HARP INN

The inn offers live music Thursdays through Saturdays at 130 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 646-8855.

HOGUE BARMICHAEL’S

Barmichael’s offers live music Wednesdays through Saturdays at 3950

Campus Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 261-6270.

LIDO CIGAR ROOM

The cigar room is a place to enjoy a smoke with your drink. No cover

charge. The cigar room is at 3441 Via Lido, Suite D, Newport Beach. For

more information, call (949) 723-0595.

MARGARITAVILLE

Margaritaville offers live music and is at 2332 W. Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 631-8220.

THE MARRIOTT

The Marriott offers live music Mondays through Saturdaysat 900 Newport

Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 640-4000.

MULDOON’S IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT

202 Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island, Newport Beach. Admission is

free. For more information, call (714) 640-4110.

OYSTER BAR LOUNGE

Newport Landing’s Oyster Bar Lounge showcases local pop and light rock

acts Fridays and Saturdays at 503 E. Edgewater Ave. at the Balboa Ferry

Landing. For more information, call (949) 675-2373.

TRIANON LOUNGE

The lounge in the Sutton Place Hotel offers live music by the Stonebridge

Band from 9:30 p.m. until closing on Saturdays. No cover charge. The

hotel is located at 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 476-2001.

THE TEA ROOM

Karaoke is offered from 7 to 11 p.m. on Thursdays. The Tea Room is

located at 3100 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, call

(949) 756-0121.

TOTALLY COFFEE

“Open Mike Night” is held from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays. Totally

Coffee is located at 1525 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 435-9367.

VILLA NOVA

Rich Fauno performs piano bar music at 9 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays.

The three-piece jazz and blues band Misbehavin’ plays at 9 p.m. Thursdays

through Saturdays. Villa Nova is located at 3131 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 642-7880.