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MUSIC

BORDER MUSIC SERIES

Border Books at South Coast Plaza will present free music entertainment

beginning today. Five O’Clock will play pop music today; Secondhand Smoke

will play country music Friday; John Joseph will play pop music May 20;

George Matoian will play jazz music May 26; Roger Kraft will play pop

music May 27; Barrett-Wilkins Duo will play jazz music May 28. All

performances begin at 8:30 p.m. at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 432-7854.

GUITAR ENSEMBLE CONCERT

OCC’s Guitar Ensemble will present its annual spring concert at 8 p.m.

today in OCC’s Fine Arts Recital Hall, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

Advance tickets are $3.50. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more

information, call (714) 432-5880.

GROUND LEVEL SATURDAYS AT THE LAB

Disc Jockey L.O.S. will spin the latest experimental grooves at 2 p.m.

today at The Lab Anti-Mall, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Upcoming shows:

Brother DJ Groove, May 20. The show is free. For more information, call

(714) 960-6660.

JAZZ ITALIANO AT MAMA GINAS

Walter Lakota and David Alcantar will play jazz music at 8 p.m. today at

Mama Gina’s Ristorante, 21 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Admission is

free. For more information, call (949) 673-9500.

CITY BLUES AT STUDIO CAFE

The Works will play blues music at 2 p.m. today at Studio Cafe, 100 Main

St., Newport Beach. Admission is free. For more information, call (949)

675-7760.

SYMPHONY FINALE

OCC’s Symphony Orchestra will present its final concert at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday in OCC’s Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

Brian Gould will be the featured soloist. He will be performing

Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Advance tickets are $6. Tickets at

the door will be $10. For more information, call (714) 432-5880.

BLUES AT THE VIEW

2,000 Lbs. of Blues will perform at 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Newport

Marriott View Lounge, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Admission

is free. For more information, call (949) 640-4000.

HI-WATT WEDNESDAYS AT THE LAB

Monofiliment will play live music Wednesday at The Lab Anti-Mall, 2930

Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Upcoming shows: Frank Falupe Trio, May 24;

Relish, May 31. The show is free. For more information, call (714)

960-6660.

‘FOREVER FIFTIES, VOL. II’

OCC will present “Forever Fifties, Vol. II,” a program of 1950s music, at

8 p.m. Saturday in its Robert B. Moore Theatre. Tickets are $25 to $29.

OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(714) 432-5880.

JCC SPRING CONCERT

The Jewish Community Center of Orange County will present a spring

concert at 2 p.m. May 21 featuring Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” and

“Spring” from Vivialdi’s “The Four Seasons.” Tickets are $3 to $25. The

center is at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(714) 755-0340.

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. May 24, 25 and 27. Admission for shows on May 24 and 25 are $18 to

$50; all seating is $26, May 27. 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.

STAGE

MODERN COMEDY

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

at South Coast Repertory, runs through May 28 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.

‘FOOLS’

Trilogy Playhouse’s production of Neil Simon’s “Fools” will begin at 8

p.m. Thursday through Saturday; Sundays at 7 p.m. The show runs through

Sunday. Admission is $15 Thursday through Saturday and $20 on Fridays.

For an additional $13 per ticket a dinner/theater package can be

purchased. The playhouse is at 2930 Bristol St., building C-106, Costa

Mesa at the Lab Anti-Mall in the back lot. No one under 10 years old is

permitted in the theater. For more information, call (714) 957-3347.

‘AMY’S VIEW’

South Coast Repertory will present David Hare’s “Amy’s View” through

Sunday. Tickets are $28 to $47. SCR is at 655 Town Center Drive, Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (714) 708-5555.

‘1776’

OCC’s Theatre Department will present the musical “1776” Sunday and May

18 to 21 in the college’s Drama Lab Theatre. The show, portraying the

creation of the Declaration of Independence, debuted on Broadway in 1969.

OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(714)432-0202.

ART

‘MAJOR ART/MINOR ARTISTS EXHIBIT’

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

school students, opens today 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. A reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Admission is free. For more information, call(714) 662-3366.

‘ART OF SPRING’ EXHIBIT

Works by Impressionist artist Lau Chun will on display at Lahaina

Galleries from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. today. New works by Chun will be

featured at the gallery through Monday. The gallery is at 1173 Newport

Center Drive, Newport Beach. Free. Reservations are recommended. (949)

721-9117.

ANNUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION

OCC’s “All Media Student Exhibition 2000,” an annual juried student art

show, will be on display at the OCC Art Gallery through Thursday. The

exhibit features 90 works, including oil paintings, watercolors, jewelry,

sculpture, ceramics, graphite drawings, pen and inks, photographs,

computer graphics, digital media and three-dimensional pieces. Hours are

Monday through Thursdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call

(714) 432-5039.

ART TALK

The Orange County Museum of Art will present “Vision and Interpretation:

Why is Art Difficult?” featuring Dr. Stephen Barker, UCI School of Arts

professor, at noon Tuesday at the Lyon Auditorium, 850 San Clemente

Drive, Newport Beach. Admission is free. For more information, call (949)

759-1122.

BRONZE SCULPTURES

A one-day bronze sculpture exhibit by Wheatley Allen will be on display

from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sherman Library and Gardens,

2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. For more information, call (949)

673-2261.

ART AND WINE

Works by Impressionist artist Lenora Monahan will be on display Wednesday

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.

ART AND ARCHITECTURE

The Orange County Museum of Art and the Orange County chapter of the

American Institute of Architects will present “Art and Architecture 2000

Tour” at 10 a.m. May 21. The tour will feature six of the county’s most

architecturally significant homes and private art collections. Admission

is $50 per person. For ticket reservations, call (949) 759-1122, Ext.

216.

‘PERSONAL REFLECTIONS’

Graphics Gallery will exhibit the works of Zoe Hadley through May 20 in

“Personal Reflections.” 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 May 31. 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.

BALBOA ISLAND ARTWALK 2000

Balboa Island will hold an Artwalk from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 21. The

event will feature 60 local artists painting along the South Bayfront

promenade, between Marine Avenue and the Ferry Landing at Opal Avenue.

Admission is free. For information, call (949) 673-5706.

ART AND ARCHITECTURE

The Orange County Museum of Art and the Orange County chapter of the

American Institute of Architects will present a self-guided tour of six

of Orange County’s most architecturally significant homes and exclusive

private art collections at 10 a.m. May 21. Admission is $50 per person.

For ticket information, call (949) 759-1122, Ext. 216.

DANCE

MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE

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

27 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 age 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 located

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

EXOTIC BIRDS

An exotic bird show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the

Orange County Fair & Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.

Admission is $2 for children, $6 for adults. For more information, call

(831) 637-4047.

MOTHER’S DAY CRUISE

A five-hour Mother’s Day dinner cruise aboard the Phoenix will leave at 3

p.m. Sunday from the Balboa Fun Zone in Newport Beach. The cost is $45.

For reservations, call (949) 262-5867.

‘ART OF SHOPPING’

Fashion Island’s “Art of Spring,” a spring event with floral displays and

a variety of entertainment throughout the center, will continue through

May 14. The event features children’s crafts, a nine-hole putting green,

and other festivities. Admission is free. For more information, call

(949) 721-2000.

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 located at 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. For

more information, call (949) 476-2001.

BRUNCH AT LA GRANJA

La Granja Mediterranean Grill is now 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.

Large Hardware will play punk music with Unit F, Friday; Throwrage will

play punk music with the Bellrays and the Bleeders, Saturday. Vice Squad

will play alternative music with Foxy, Tuesday. Weasle and Shoemaker

will play punk music Wednesday.

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

Rob Eller will play rock music at 8:30 p.m. today. Albert Hall will play

rock and Irish music at 9 p.m. Friday; Vesica Pices will play ‘80s rock

music at 9 p.m. Saturday; the O’Brien Brothers will play Irish music at 6

p.m. Sunday at 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 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.