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MUSIC

‘COMING ATTRACTIONS’

The Pacific Symphony Orchestra will present “Coming Attractions,” family

programs featuring music from “Star Wars” and Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony,

at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Orange County Performing Arts

Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Admission is $11 and $13, and

includes a musical treasure hunt with hands-on activities. For more

information, call (714) 755-5799.

SATURDAYS AT THE LAB

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

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

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

CHILDREN’S SERIES

Children’s entertainer Robbo will perform at the Jewish Community

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

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

more information, call (714) 755-0340.

CHOIRS PERFORM BACH

The Chancel Choirs of Newport Harbor Lutheran Church will present an

all-Bach concert at 5 p.m. Sunday at the church, 798 Dover Drive, Newport

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

CANTORS’ CONCERT

Temple Bat Yahm will present its annual “Grand Concert,” featuring

Cantors Jonathan Grant and Stephen Dubov and the Tomas MacFarlane Trio,

at 7 p.m. Sunday at 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Admission is $36

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

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

BROADWAY COMES WEST

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

open Tuesday in the Orange County Performing Arts Center’s Segerstrom

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

information, call (714) 556-2122.

STAGE

‘EDUCATION OF RANDY NEWMAN’

“The Education of Randy Newman,” a story about the influences of a 20th

century songwriter, is in previews through Thursday on the South Coast

Repertory Mainstage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Showtimes are 8

p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 7:30 p.m. Sundays until July 2.

Tickets are $23 to $40. For ticket information, call (714) 708-5555.

RED-HOT COMEDY

Newport Theatre Arts Center will present Neil Simon’s “Last of the Red

Hot Lovers,” a comedy about a man’s search for intimacy with three

women, will open at 8 p.m. Friday at 2501 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach.

Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2:30 p.m.

Sundays until July 2. Admission is $13. For more information, call (949)

631-0288.

‘CHOCOLATE FACTORY’

Trilogy Playhouse will present Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate

Factory” beginning at 7 p.m. June 9. Performances will be at 7 p.m.

Fridays and 5 and 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until June 18. Admission

is $12 Fridays and Saturdays; $10 Sundays. A dinner/theater package is

available for an additional $13 per ticket. The playhouse is at 2930

Bristol St., at the Lab Anti-Mall, Building C-106, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 957-3347.

‘BLISS’

A teen production of “Bliss,” written by Laurie Woolery, will be

performed 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.

COMEDY AT MENORAH THEATER

The Jewish Community Center of Orange County’s Menorah Theater will open

“The Cemetery Club” at 8 p.m. June 17 at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa.

Performances continue at 8 p.m. June 24, plus Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

June 18 and 25. Admission is $15 for members, $18 for general admission.

For more information, call (714) 755-0340.

‘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. Performances are 8 p.m. Thursdays through

Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays until July 2. 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.

ART

IMAGES OF SUMMER 2000

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

featuring images of coastal living--will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in

Bloomingdale’s Home Store Fine Art Gallery, 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, pastels, acrylic and

two-dimensional media. City Hall is at 3300 Newport Blvd. For more

information, call (949) 717-3870.

ISLAND PATHWAYS

The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is holding an exhibit through June 18

on the history of traditional navigation techniques and watercraft used

by Pacific Islanders. The display features ancient pottery, war clubs,

paddles, tools and decorative items. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesdays through Sundays at 151 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.

Admission is free. For more information, call (949) 673-7863.

‘MAJOR ART/MINOR ARTISTS’

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

school students, is on display through June 25 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. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free. For more

information, call (714) 662-3366.

ART AND WINE

Works by Impressionist artist Lenora Monahan are on display through July

17 at the Robert Mondavi Wine and Food Center, 1570 Scenic Ave., Costa

Mesa. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays. For more information,

call (949) 644-8389.

DANCE

DANSCENE STUDIO

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

every month. Admission is $10. The studio is 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.

BOOKS

SIMPLE ABUNDANCE DISCUSSIONS

Based on the books of Sarah Ban Breathnach, the Simple Abundance

discussion group focuses on appreciation, expression and gratitude. It is

led by Audre de Nard at Borders Books, Music & Cafe at 6:30 p.m. the

first Thursday of each month. The store is at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (949) 631-8661.

OPRAH BOOK CLUB

The Oprah Book 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 Booksellers in 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 may 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 TIMESNewport Beach Central Library offers story

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

Avocado Ave. Children may wear pajamas to the evening story times. For

more information, call (949) 717-3801.

STORY TIME TRIANGLE SQUARE

Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Triangle Square hosts story time the second

and fourth Tuesdays 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 Booksellers in 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, sponsored by the

nonprofit Professional Dance Network, will be staged at 2 p.m. Sunday 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.

‘OCEAN DISCOVERY DAY’

The second annual “Ocean Discovery Day” at Upper Newport Bay will begin

at 10 a.m. June 10 at Shellmaker Island. The event will feature a shark

camp, a marine biologist station, arts and crafts and a marine touch

tank. Admission is free. For more information, call (949) 640-9956.

WINE & FOOD CENTER

The Robert Mondavi Wine & Food Center features 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 Orange County Fairgrounds main parking lot. 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 NIGHTS AT OCMA

The Orange County Museum of Art will screen “Lady of Shanghai,” a film

classic featuring Rita Hayworth, at 6:30 p.m. June 16. The film is the

last in a three-part series hosted by Arthur Taussig, the museum’s film

curator, 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.

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.

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.

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.