Newport Beach Calendar
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 9:34PM
CALENDAR
Ongoing
"Wicked" at Segerstrom Hall through April 3. Tickets start at $38.75. For tickets and information, call 714-556-ARTS or visit www.scfta.org.
"The Weir" at South Coast Repertory through April 3. Tickets start at $20. For tickets and information, call the box office at 714-708-5555 or visit www.scr.org.
Philharmonic House of Design in Crystal Cove through March 27. Sixteen premiere Interior Designers have transformed a 10,800-square-foot Provencal-inspired home into a stunning showcase. Proceeds fund the Philharmonic Society's Youth Music Education Programs. Tickets $35. For information and tickets, call 714-840-7542 or visit http://philharmonicsociety.org/HOD.
"Stogie and Cabernet" with the Pelican Hill Golf Academy, Thursdays at 4 p.m. through March. Golf tips from pro Glenn Deck, wine sips with Resort Sommelier-selected Cabernet Sauvignon and a hand-rolled stogie. Cost: $50. For more information, call 949)-467-6800 or visit http://pelicanhill.com.
March 24
16th Annual Fashion Gala and Dinner to benefit the Guilds of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts will feature the ESCADA Spring Line and honor Zee Allred for her service, at the Westin South Coast Plaza, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets: $125. Call 714-556-2122, Ext 4420, or visit www.scfta.org/guildsfashionshow/.
Nathan Gunn, one of today's mort popular opera stars, will perform in recital at the Samueli Theatre at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $75. For information and tickets, call 714-755-5799 or visit www.pacificsymphony.org.
March 25
Nathan Gunn, one of today's mort popular opera stars, will perform in recital at the Samueli Theatre at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $75. For information and tickets, call 714-755-5799 or visit www.pacificsymphony.org.
"The Dixie Swim Club" opens at the Newport Theatre Arts Center, to run through April 24. Tickets $15. For information and tickets, call 949-631-0288 or visit http://ntaconline.com.
"Between Us Chickens" opens at South Coast Reportory, to run through April 3. Tickets $30. For tickets and information, call 714-708-5555 or visit www.scr.org.
March 26
PCRF Bootcamp Fundraiser & Raffle at Corona Del Mar State Beach at 8 a.m. All proceeds will support the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. Entry $25. Go to www.CoreAthletica.com to see all raffle items, to sign up for the bootcamp, and make donations.
Newport Beach Repertory Theater's Auditions for Readers Theater at Carroll Beek Community Center
at 9 a.m. Auditions for Readers Theaters productions of "A Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy," "The Hobbit" and "Little House on the Prairie." Please bring a snapshot. Cost: $168. For information, call 949-633-1580 or visit http://bobandjimprojects.com
Spring Story Walk at the Environmental Nature Center, beginning at 10 a.m. Pages from a book are posted at stations along the route. As you walk through the Center, you are directed to the next page in the story. The story will be taken down at 3 p.m. Reading level: ages 4–8. Free. For more information, call 949-645-8489 or visit http://www.encenter.org.
10th Annual Multicultural Fair at Sage Hill High School, beginning at 11 a.m. Cultural performers, world food booths, ethnic bazaar, family activity booth (mask-making, Chinese calligraphy, henna painting and more). Admission: $7, with kids under 7 free. Food tickets: $1.
"The Little Mermaid," a Readers Theater presentation by the Balboa Players, at the Central Library at 1 p.m.
Free. For information, call 949-633-1580 or visit http://www.bobandjimprojects.com.
"Life Without Limits Gala" to support United Cerebral Palsy at the Balboa Bay Club, honoring Julia and George Argyros. The celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception, silent auction and raffle including a variety of fine wines. Dinner will be followed by the awards ceremony and video, a performance of music from "Wicked" by United Cerebral Palsy clients, live auction and dancing.
Nathan Gunn, one of today's mort popular opera stars, will perform in recital at the Samueli Theatre at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $75. For information and tickets, call 714-755-5799 or visit www.pacificsymphony.org.
March 27
Newport-Mesa Spirit Run, to benefit the Newport-Mesa district schools, will be held at Newport Center. The all-day event will include adult 15K, 10K and 5K races and kids' 5K, mile, half-mile and quarter-mile heats, along with a youth and fitness expo. Registration starts at 6 a.m., the expo opens at 6:30 a.m. and the first race is at 7 a.m. For more information or to register online, visit www.nmspiritrun.org.
Ugandan Bishop Patrick Okabe will speak at Corona del Mar Community Church beginning at 10 a.m. Free. For information, call 949-644-7400 or visit http://www.cdmucc.org.
Nathan Gunn, one of today's mort popular opera stars, will perform in recital at the Samueli Theatre at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $75. For information and tickets, call 714-755-5799 or visit www.pacificsymphony.org.
March 29
CdM Chamber Sunset Networking Mixer hosted by Avila’s El Ranchito at 5:30 p.m. Cost $10. For information and reservations, call 949-673-4050 or visit http://www.cdmchamber.com/icalendar/calendar.asp.
March 30
40th Annual Police Appreciation Breakfast hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and presented by Wells Fargo at 7:30 am at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa. Special awards of merit will be presented, including Officer, Reserve Officer, Civilian, Supervisor, and Volunteer of the Year. Tickets are $40 and include parking. For reservations, visit www.newportbeach.com or call 949-729-4400.
"Launch a Creative Revolution," a Creative Edge lecture by Sir Ken Robinson at the Segerstrom Concert Hall beginning at 10 a.m. Tickets $35. For tickets and information, call 714-556-ARTS or visit www.scfta.org.
March 31
"World of Wolves" at the Environmental Nature Center beginning at 6 p.m. The program will cover wolf biology, behavior and social structure. Participants will enjoy a colorful power point presentation and have an opportunity to see a wolf skull, wolf paw print, and deer and caribou antlers. This presentation is appropriate for all ages. Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org to RSVP. Reservations required. No walk-ins. Cost: $5. http://www.encenter.org.
"Mahler & Liszt," featuring pianist Lise de la Salle with the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, in Segerstrom Concert Hall t 8 p.m. The program will be "Le Corsaire" by Berlioz, Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 and Mahler's Symphony No. 1, "Titan." Tickets are $25-$185. For tickets and information, call 714-755-5799 or visit www.pacificsymphony.org.
April 1
"The Star Within," the seventh annual Models of Success event to benefit Women Helping Women/Men2Work will be held at the Newport Beach Marriott. Reservations are $125 per person. Sponsorships are also available. For information and reservations, call 949-631-2333, Ext. 346.
"Leo Leonni's Swimmy, Frederick and Inch by Inch" performed by the Mermaid Theatre Nova Scotia in the Samueli Theater at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. For tickets and information, call 714-556-ARTS or visit www.scfta.org.
April 2
"Leo Leonni's Swimmy, Frederick and Inch by Inch" performed by the Mermaid Theatre Nova Scotia in the Samueli Theater at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20. For tickets and information, call 714-556-ARTS or visit www.scfta.org.
"Passport to the World - Italy," sponsored by the Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary and Pro Literacy Foundation, at the Newport Beach Central Library at 6 p.m. Fundraiser of Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary with the Pro-Literacy Foundation supporting: 1/1 Marines and families at Camp Pendleton; Back Bay Monte Vista High School Scholarships; OC Drug Court; Working Wardrobes and the Salvation Army's Rehabilitation Job Skills Program; African Child Foundation for Girls Orphanage and School in Kenya; Newport Mesa Schools Foundation, and others. Dine on gourmet Italian from Anaheim's White House Restaurant, dance to Jim Roberts and the Rat Pack, enjoy fine wines and exquisite desserts with cappacinos. $125. For information and tickets, call 949-723-1878 or visit http://www.mypassporttoItaly.com.
April 3
"Leo Leonni's Swimmy, Frederick and Inch by Inch" performed by the Mermaid Theatre Nova Scotia in the Samueli Theater at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20. For tickets and information, call 714-556-ARTS or visit www.scfta.org.
Branford Marsalis Quartet and Terence Blanchard Quintet at the Segerstrom Concert Hall at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $25. For tickets and information, call 714-556-ARTS or visit www.scfta.org.
April 5
Renee Fleming at the Segerstrom Concert Hall beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25. For tickets and information, call 714-556-ARTS or visit www.scfta.org.
April 6
"Strategies for Growth in a Recovering Economy," a seminar presented by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce will be held at Newport Lexus from 7:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Jim Walker, owner of The Bungalow Restaurant; Gary Sherwin, president and CEO of Visit Newport; Bobby Sento, sales manager at Newport Lexus; and Shannon Fowler of the American Cancer Society will discuss the issues they face, the methods used to maintain profitability, and steps they are taking toward growth in the future. Cost is $20 in advance and $30 at the door for members; $35 for non-members. For information and reservations, visit www.newportbeach.com.
Kronos Quartet at the Segerstrom Concert Hall at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $30. For tickets and information, call 714-556-ARTS or visit www.scfta.org.
April 7
"Wizard of Oz," in the Segerstrom Concert Hall at 8 p.m. A showing of the film, with the Pacific Symphony performing the score live. Tickets $25-$185. For tickets and information, call 714-755-5799 or visit www.pacificsymphony.org.
April 8
"Gift of Literacy Luncheon," featuring Nicole Mones talking about her book, "The Last Chinese Chef," at the Radission Hotel Newport Beach at 11:30 a.m. Tickets $75. Proceeds benefit Newport Beach Library's Literary Services. For tickets and information, call 949-717-3874 or visit http://www.nbplfoundation.org/.
"Wizard of Oz," in the Segerstrom Concert Hall at 8 p.m. A showing of the film, with the Pacific Symphony performing the score live. Tickets $25-$185. For tickets and information, call 714-755-5799 or visit www.pacificsymphony.org.
April 9
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at South Coast Repertory at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $9. For tickets and information, call 714-798-5555 or visit www.scr.org.
Art Exhibition and Sale at the Central Library, a one-day juried exhibition featuring paintings, photography and sculpture created by hundreds of regional artists. Open to the public from 1-6 p.m. with an awards presentation and reception at 4:30 p.m.
"Wizard of Oz," in the Segerstrom Concert Hall at 8 p.m. A showing of the film, with the Pacific Symphony performing the score live. Tickets $25-$185. For tickets and information, call 714-755-5799 or visit www.pacificsymphony.org.
April 10
"Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy" opens at the Orange County Museum of Art, to run through Sept. 4. The museum is open Wed.-Sun. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, with children younger than 12 free. For information, call 949-759-1122, Ext. 243, or visit www.ocma.net.
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at South Coast Repertory at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $9. For tickets and information, call 714-798-5555 or visit www.scr.org.
Casino Night at the Oasis Senior Center beginning at 5 p.m. to support the Friends of Oasis. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and include $100 in chips. For information, call 949-718-1800.
"Organ Recital: Ken Cowan" at the Segerstrom Concert Hall at 7 p.m. Tickets $35-$59. Program includes works by Mozart and Wagner. For tickets and information, call 714-755-5799 or visit www.pacificsymphony.org.
April 16
"The Quest for Fire" at the Environmental Nature Center at 9 a.m. ENC Naturalist Mark Maeseele will teach participants a variety of fire-starting methods, from the primitive to the modern. Bring your lunch to cook over the fire at the culmination of the class. This program is for families and adults. Ages 10 and up. $15/participant ($10 for members). Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org to RSVP.
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at South Coast Repertory at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $9. For tickets and information, call 714-798-5555 or visit www.scr.org.
April 17
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at South Coast Repertory at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $9. For tickets and information, call 714-798-5555 or visit www.scr.org.
"Completeness" opens at South Coast Repertory to run through April 3. Tickets start at $20. For tickets and information, call the box office at 714-708-5555.
April 19
"Little Naturalists: Feather Focus" at the Environmental Nature Center at 10 a.m. Children ages 3–5 will make their own “binoculars,” explore the Nature Center in search of birds, practice birdcalls, read “Feathers for Lunch,” and make sun prints using real feathers! $5/child. Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org to RSVP. Reservations required. No walk-ins.
April 23
"Trail of Beauty" at the Environmental Nature Center beginning at 10 a.m. Inspirational quotes are placed along the trail. Guests walk silently along the path, reading and reflecting while feeling inspiration from the natural world. Free. No reservation required. For info, call 949-645-8489 or visit http://www.encenter.org.
April 29
Hoag Foundation 552 Club 30th Annual Hoag Charity Shoot at Triple B Clays Shotgun Sports Park in South El Monte, beginning at 8 a.m. The all-day event will include six official and three optional clay target events for men and women shooters of all levels. All participants will receive lunch and the awards ceremony will take place during the barbeque dinner. The shooting event will also conclude with a gun raffle and VIP Shooter gift packs for each shooter. Tickets $400. For information, call 949-764-7211 or visit http://www.hoagcharityshoot.org/index.html.
Pacific Playwrights Festival 2011 at South Coast Repertory, beginning at 1 p.m. Tickets are $12. For tickets and information, call 714-708-5555 or visit www.scr.org.
April 30
"Science Nerd Series: Rockin' Geology!" at the Environmental Nature Center at 10 a.m. Participants will play a fun game to learn the difference between metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous rocks, then use a key to classify real rock samples. Using microscopes, participants will observe the differences in appearance, texture and even smell in soil samples taken from around the world. Participants will learn about and diagram ways that mountains and volcanoes are formed, then create their own mini volcano - and cause it to erupt! They will see and touch fossils in local formations dating back 70 million years ago, and make their own "fossils" to take home. For curious science minds, ages 8-11. Parents remain with their children at all times. To register, call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org. $10 per participant. Prepayment is required.
Hula for Moola to benefit Newport Elementary will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion on the Balboa Peninsula. Dinner, dancing, silent and live auction, raffles and door prizes. Tickets $100. For information, visit http://www.newportelfoundation.org.
"Champions to Cure Duchenne," honoring Vinny and Kelly Thornton Smith. For information and reservations, call 949-872-2552 or visit www.cureduchenne.org.
May 2
"Fearless Women Mothers' and Daughters' Moving Mountains" fundraising lunch for the Autism Care and Treatment Today at the Resort at Pelican Hill, featuring speaker Katherine Schwarzenegger. The event will begin with a silent auction at 10:30 a.m. For information, call 714-546-4431.
May 5
"Little Naturalists: Incredible Insects" at the Environmental Nature Center at 10 a.m. Children ages 3–5 will explore the Nature Center on an insect “hunt,” read “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” make caterpillar clips, and visit the butterfly house. $5/child. Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org to RSVP. Reservations required. No walk-ins.
"Variete Risque" at South Coast Repertory at 8 p.m. The OC Underground Burlesque Society will introduce you to some of the best and brightest talents of the local burlesque, music and theatre scenes. Tickets $30. For tickets and information, call 714-708-5555 or visit http://www.scr.org.
May 6
"Serious Fun 2011: Celebrating 30 Years," a Western-themed benefit for Human Options, will be held at the Balboa Bay Club. In addition to dinner, live and silent auctions, and dancing, the group will present its DOVE Award to the Ueberroth Family Foundation and the Ueberroth family. Tickets $250. Registration will begin at 6 p.m. For more information, call 949-737-5242, Ext. 317, or visit www.humanoptions.org/about-us/events.
"Variete Risque" at South Coast Repertory at 8 p.m. The OC Underground Burlesque Society will introduce you to some of the best and brightest talents of the local burlesque, music and theatre scenes. Tickets $30. For tickets and information, call 714-708-5555 or visit http://www.scr.org.
May 7
Butterfly House Opening and Eco-Faire at the Environmental Nature Center, beginning at 10 a.m. Butterfly-themed crafts made with recycled materials, face painting, and "eco-games." Free. For information, call 949-645-8489 or visit http://www.encenter.org.
"Variete Risque" at South Coast Repertory at 8 p.m. The OC Underground Burlesque Society will introduce you to some of the best and brightest talents of the local burlesque, music and theatre scenes. Tickets $30. For tickets and information, call 714-708-5555 or visit http://www.scr.org/.
May 8
"Variete Risque" at South Coast Repertory at 5 p.m. The OC Underground Burlesque Society will introduce you to some of the best and brightest talents of the local burlesque, music and theatre scenes. Tickets $30. For tickets and information, call 714-708-5555 or visit http://www.scr.org.
May 13
"Three Days of Rain" opens at South Coast Repertory to run through June 12. Tickets start at $20. For tickets and information, call 714-708-5555 or visit www.scr.org.
"Angel of the Desert" at South Coast Repertory at 8 p.m. A work of magical realism by L.A. playwright Janine Salinas, performed by Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble. Tickets $35. For tickets and information, call 714-708-5555 or visit www.scr.org.
May 14
"Angel of the Desert" at South Coast Repertory at 2 and 8 p.m. A work of magical realism by L.A. playwright Janine Salinas, performed by Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble. Tickets $35. For tickets and information, call 714-708-5555 or visit www.scr.org.
17th Annual Balboa Island Artwalk on the South Bayfront Promenade beginning at 9 a.m. Over a mile of art and live music. Free. For information, call 949-548-1758 or visit http://www.balboaislandartwalk.info.
"Angel of the Desert" at South Coast Repertory at 2 p.m. A work of magical realism by L.A. playwright Janine Salinas, performed by Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble. Tickets $35. For tickets and information, call 714-708-5555 or visit www.scr.org.
May 16
"Little Naturalists: Beautiful Butterflies" at the Environmental Nature Center at 10 a.m. Children ages 3–5 will search for wild butterflies, read “Waiting for Wings, ” make a butterfly craft and visit the butterfly house to see real, live butterflies. $5/child. Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@encenter.org to RSVP. Reservations required. No walk-ins.
May 18
Green Building Tour at the Environmental Nature Center, beginning at 6:30 p.m. A "behind the scenes" tour of the ENC's new green building - inside and out - to see the sustainable features and materials. Suggested donation: $5. Space is limited. For more information, call 949-645-8489 or visit http://www.encenter.org.
May 20
"The Emperor's New Clothes" opens at South Coast Repertory to run through June 5. Tickets start at $20. For tickets and information, call the box office at 714-708-5555.
May 21
Relay for Life of Newport Beach at Newport Harbor High School beginning at 9 a.m.
The 24-hour relay is the American Cancer Society’s signature event. For more information, visit http://www.relayforlife.org/newportbeachca.
May 23
"Mad Science! Teacher Workshop" at the Environmental Nature Center at 3:30 p.m. Learn to demonstrate with flair some quick and easy, but exciting science experiments to help your students learn about molecules, pH, free radicals, pressure and more using items you can find at home. Free. For information, call 949-645-8489 or visit http://www.encenter.org.
June 25
Summer Story Walk at the Environmental Nature Center, beginning at 10 a.m. Pages from a book are posted at stations along the route. As you walk through the Center, you are directed to the next page in the story. The story will be taken down at 3 p.m. Reading level: ages 4–8. Free. For more information, call 949-645-8489 or visit http://www.encenter.org.
July 23
"Trail of Beauty" at the Environmental Nature Center beginning at 10 a.m. Inspirational quotes are placed along the trail. Guests walk silently along the path, reading and reflecting while feeling inspiration from the natural world. Free. No reservation required. For info, call 949-645-8489 or visit http://www.encenter.org.
Sept. 24
Fall Story Walk at the Environmental Nature Center, beginning at 10 a.m. Pages from a book are posted at stations along the route. As you walk through the Center, you are directed to the next page in the story. Stop by any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Reading level: ages 4–8. Free. For more information, call 949-645-8489 or visit http://www.encenter.org.
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