Thursday, Nov. 19 2009 @ 4:00PM
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| Jennie Warren / OC Weekly |
A few ideas I couldn't quite fit into this week's
cover story on gay-rights activism in Orange County:
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LGBT-rights doesn't necessarily mean LGBT:
Most of the LGBT activists working in Orange County told me that one of
the most remarkable thing about the network that has developed because
of Prop. 8 is that it includes a ton of "straight allies."
Alex Gorman--the guy in
the story wearing the nun costume--is one. So is
Felicity Figueroa, the
Orange County Equality Coalition's membership chair, as are a number of other board members. Groups that don't
have marriage equality as their stated mission, like
Americans United
for Separation of Church and State, have also played a big role in activism
here.
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OCEC is full of newbies. There's an old guard in Orange County
gay activism. People like
Jeff Letourneau,
Harvey Liss,
Misha Houser,
Zoe Nicholson
and even
Weekly contributor
Dave Barton--as well as groups groups like the
Elections
Committee of the County of Orange and institutions like
The Center
OC--paved the way in the 1980s and 1990s with their work on AIDS
awareness, gay visibility and the opposition of maniacs like
Bill
Dannemeyer. They all remain involved in some way, but one
of the noteworthy things about gay activism since Prop. 8 has been the
emergence of completely new leaders--most of whom show up in this week's
cover story.
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You can see it all in action this weekend. Read on...
Friday, Jul. 3 2009 @ 8:24AM
It's a musical theater masterpiece about California's favorite cash crop, marijuana. For a full review of the production by our critic Joel Beers, click
here.
Maverick Theater, 110 E. Walnut, Anaheim, CA; 714-526-7070
Join the annual Rockabilly car show and music fest this 4th of July.
Musical acts include the Reverend Horton Heat, Los Lobos, Big Bad
Voodoo Daddy, Nekromantix, Supersuckers, Lee Rocker and many, many more.
Oak Canyon Ranch, past Irvine Lake, Santiago Canyon Rd., Orange, CA
Celebrate with Huge Blues and Brett Caplinger, vintage swing and jazz
by Riff Raff, and folk music sing-a-longs and dances by The Bon Family
and California All Star Cloggers. Admission: Free.
Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA; 714-567-3600
Thursday, Jul. 2 2009 @ 2:51PM
Looking for a way to celebrate Independence Day? Take a look at the options below to
ensure that you're not home alone when the fireworks are going off.
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"I'M ON A BOAT!" 4th of July Queen Mary Spectacular
The pool opens at 11am and you can lounge, drink, and dance. Walk around the ship and check out the karaoke bar, comedy club, beer pong tournament and more. Then, watch the West Cost's Biggest Fireworks show happen RIGHT ABOVE YOU. Following that, the ship will turn into SoCal's top outdoor nightclub, with DJs spinning over the water!
The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, 562-435-3511, $25
Newport Dunes 4th of July Celebration
One of the most highly anticipated annual events in Southern California is the 4th of July celebration sponsored by Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort in Newport Beach. Once again, the resort will join forces with the City of Newport Beach in hosting a spectacular fireworks extravaganza beginning at 9 p.m. orchestrated by Pyro Spectacular. The entire day, however, will include a number of family activities that are covered in the cost of parking including bounce houses, water slides, surf simulators, carnival rides and a fun fair. (The $50 per car parking fee includes 5 wristbands covering a number of all-day activities.) In keeping with recent tradition and to maintain a family atmosphere, alcohol consumption will be prohibited at the patriotic celebration. Full beverage service will be available at the newly opened Back Bay Bistro only.
1131 Back Bay Dr, Newport Beach, 949-729-3863, $5
Thursday, Jul. 2 2009 @ 8:03AM
View this Alfred Hitchcock classic starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, as it was intended to be seen: on the big screen.
UC Irvine, Winifred Smith Hall, W. Peltason and Campus Dr., Irvine, CA; 949-637-0749
Bust out your best spicy Latino dance moves to these funky fresh grooves.
Avant Garde Ballroom, 4220 Scott Drive, Newport Beach, CA; 949-442-9600
He's an actor, a musician, and soon he'll also be a magician. Or will he? The only thing we know for certain is that the man is a true talent.
The Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA; 714-712-2750
Wednesday, Jul. 1 2009 @ 8:45AM
In 1999, Marty McConnell, Andi Strickland, and Heather Gawronski
created an all-female performance poetry troupe called "The Morrigan"
and set out on the first of three groundbreaking cross-country
Wandering Uterus Tours. Now, ten years later, Marty and Andi have
reunited to co-found Vox Ferus, and Marty is taking to the road again
with the Wandering Uterus Tour 2009, bringing with her some fresh new
female voices. Price: $2
Ugly Mug Caffe, 261 North Glassell, Orange, CA
Listen to some irie jams while drinking some frosty brews. Price: Free.
Anarchy Library,13250 Woodruff Ave., Downey, CA; 562-803-9134
Did you know that the director's cut of this Jake Gyllenhaal classic makes a shit-ton more sense than the version you've probably seen? That's why it would do you good to take in this cult classic. Oh, and the soundtrack is different, too.
Regency South Coast Village, 1561 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana, CA; (714) 557-5701
Tuesday, Jun. 30 2009 @ 9:28AM
One of the original masters of the moonwalk, Buzz Aldrin, will meet fans
and sign copies of his newest book, "Magnificent Desolation: The Long
Journey Home from the Moon," at Borders Bookstore, located on the West
Wing of South Coast Plaza. Side note: We're still very broken up about Michael Jackson.
South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA; 1-800-782-8888
We hear that he truly is, quite stunning. Price: Free.
La Cave, 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa, CA; 949-646-7944
Ironically, the cover for this weekly event is $5. Unless you arrive before 7 p.m., in which case it's $3.
In Cahoots/Club Rio, 1401 S. Lemon, Fullerton, CA; 714-525-9700
Monday, Jun. 29 2009 @ 10:07AM
Movie Madness Edition!
In my humble opinion, Casablanca the best movie ever made and it's playing at my favorite local theater, which makes tonight's showing it a perfect storm of awesomeness.
Because, sadly, our lovely calendar editor Erin DeWitt's hosted screening of the film and Q and A session with the director was canceled last night at the last minute, we urge you to view this docu-drama and email her with any and all questions that you may have about the film (
edewitt@ocweekly.com). Synopsis: Director of the Harvard University Film Study Center and avid
filmmaker, Richard P. "Dick" Rogers left behind innumerable boxes of
film--intended for an autobiography that went unrealized as of his death
in 2001. Olch began piecing together the footage with help of Rogers'
wife, Susan, and the result lands somewhere between hypnotizing dream
and sobering reality. Spanning over the years from youth to his
untimely passing at age 57,
The Windmill Movie
takes Rogers' life and spins it into an award-winning, surreally
beautiful trip into the mind of one man and into the nature of life.
Friday, Jun. 26 2009 @ 8:16AM
With a line up like this, how can you afford to miss it??
House of Blues, 1530 S. Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, CA; 714-778-2583
Join a state park docent on a morning tidepool exploration at Crystal
Cove State Park on Saturday when the tide will fall to
a low -0.3 Meet at the turquoise cottage, next to the Beachcomber Café
in the Historic District. Park in the Los Trancos lot (PCH inland at
stoplight Los Trancos then walk across the street.) $10.00 day-use fee.
Crystal Cove State Park, 8471 Pacific Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, CA; 949-497-7647
What could be more therapeutic than obtaining a sun tan while drinking frozen drinks in Surf City USA?
Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA; 714-845-8000
Thursday, Jun. 25 2009 @ 8:15AM
You're never too old to take up knitting. Hell, everyone needs scarves. And socks. People need socks like they're going out of style. And it's good to keep your hands busy. After all, idle hands are the devil's playground! Consider yourself warned!!
The Kids Are Alright, 3405 E. Broadway (at Redondo), Long Beach, CA; (562) 433-5890
Museums after dark aren't always as eventful as that recent Hollywood flick starring Ben Stiller. But hey, this one has an actual Kandinsky in it's collection. And there's no telling what could happen to it once the lights are out. . .
Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA; 562-439-2119
This hilarious and topical farce is sure to leave audiences squealing
with laughter as one comedic gag falls atop the other at breakneck
speed! When a mild-mannered young man checks into an expensive suite in
New York City's finest hotel, he only intends to begin an illicit
affair. Little does he know that his indiscretion will precipitate a
fantastic nightmare involving not only his abrasive wife, but a
renowned author, a middle-eastern terrorist, a scheming bellboy, an
incompetent CIA agent, a sex-starved maid, a ditzy secretary, and a
little girl in pig-tails. Naturally, with this crazy cast of
characters, things quickly spin out of control and into a delightfully
absurd evening of pure comedic mayhem! Ticket Purchase: 714-895-8150 or
www.gwctheater.com.
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Wednesday, Jun. 24 2009 @ 8:51AM
See Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 classic about the mob starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan on the big screen tonight. Just when you thought you were out, they keep pulling you back in! (Okay, that last quote was from Godfather Part
II III but it's still relevant).
A bunch of us Weekly workers were just here last week and can now formally state that Prospector karaoke is the best around. Not only do they serve cheap drinks, but the bartenders also keep your card at the bar for days on end without canceling it when you're way too drunk and forget to close it out at the end of the night. It's a very classy situation.
The Prospector, 2400 E. Seventh St., Long Beach, CA; 562-438-3839
Bust out the dreads and prepare yourself for some chill vibes as live bands and Anarchy DJs spin reggae sounds to delight your aura.
Anarchy Library, 13250 Woodruff Ave., Downey, CA; 562-803-9134
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Tuesday, Jun. 23 2009 @ 9:51AM
Groundbreaking of new Westminster Police Department Building, 5:30 p.m.
Groundbreaking is one way to describe something revolutionary, something iconic. It's also a way to describe literally breaking the ground before building a structure, like say, the new Westminster Police Department Building. Will this, too, be revolutionary and iconic? Only time will tell.
Westminster Civic Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CA; 714-898-3311
These local bands are rocking it out to see who is the most eco-friendly band in OC! Not really, but the proceeds from the event do go to charity. You should probably carpool there. We're just sayin'.
Slidebar Cafe, 122 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA; 714-871-7469
Your parents warned you against taking ceramics in college. They said it was just a place for stoners to make art. Well, they were right. But it's also a place to make amazing art. Check out this ceramics art show brought to you by the
stoners students at Orange Coast College.
Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa, CA; 714-432-5629
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Monday, Jun. 22 2009 @ 10:10AM
Who says you can't go out clubbing on a school night? Check out this neon dance party for ages 14-19!
Galaxy Concert Theatre, 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, CA; 714-957-0600
Join in the fight! Music! Movies! Moron-a-Go-Go w/ Mr. Todd & Fiends! It will not be televised!
The Pike Bar & Grill, 1836 E. Fourth St., Long Beach, CA; 562-437-4453
Check out the 1984 film adaptation of the story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composer, lover and genius.
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Friday, Jun. 19 2009 @ 7:20AM
Canyon Land Conservation Fund works year-round to preserve the last of
the wilderness within OC's Cleveland National Forest, so check out this
hip eco-outfit and arrange a romantic summer evening at the Fifth
Annual Tree Hugger's Ball, hosted by groovy canyon folk who are
stewards of this land. They'll serve dinner under the stars and the oak
canopy, complete with dancing and, yes, exhibitors of eco-friendly
products to make everybody smart and energy-efficient.
Blackstar Ranch, 27912 Baker Canyon Road, Silverado, CA
Giant Paintball Park, Friday, 4-9 p.m.
There's no substitute for coming home after a long hard days work,
slipping into some fat pants and picking up the good ol' remote control
for a rousing game of Halo 2, Gears of War, or Red Dead Revolver on
your Xbox. There's just something about first person shooter
games--blasting away the opponent with an imaginary AK47 then reloading
for more--that makes the heart sing. Now you can experience the real
thing (death free!) at the newly constructed third season of the Giant
Paintball Park at OC Fairgrounds. It's the perfect way to combine that
passion for fat pants, guns and hurting your friends all while loosing
the pronounced gut you've obtained after years of holding that
controller.
OC Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA; 714-708-1500
This year why not give your father something he'd actually enjoy? Well, Dad's Day Beer Brunch features a two-hour yacht cruise along Newport
Harbor, free-flowing bubblies and beers, and a three-course meal. Plus, live
entertainment is included! Yay!
Hornblower Cruises, 2431 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA
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Thursday, Jun. 18 2009 @ 7:29AM
It's the super fun DJ edition!
Princess Mushroom! Luigi! That dinosaur thing! Super fun!
Plush Cafe, 207 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA; 714-738-5100
Not a verb. Not a noun. It's a descriptive word!
Kitsch Bar, 891 Baker St., Ste. A10, Costa Mesa, CA; 714-546-8580
Just like the jeans say! Lucky Jeans, to be exact.
The District Lounge, 233 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA; 714-639-7777
Wednesday, Jun. 17 2009 @ 7:12AM
Gotta love that Aretha Franklin. It's just too bad you wont get to see any of her stylish hats.
The Pike Bar & Grill, 1836 E. Fourth St., Long Beach, CA; 562-437-4453
Sounds by members of My Hollow Drum and more. Ten percent of proceeds
will go to the Chino Hills Filipino Independence day Festival
The Crosby, 400 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA
As our lovely Vickie Chang put it, "Here's that chance to show off the one talent God bestowed you in life: Totally fucking
ruling at Rockband. Hey, it's still a talent, right?"
Shore Ultra Lounge, 6200 E. 2nd St., Long Beach, CA; 562-252-8434
Tuesday, Jun. 16 2009 @ 11:00AM
Free is pretty much everyone's favorite word in the English language. Gorge yourself on some free tacos starting as a live DJ spins.
Cantina Lounge, 2736 E. Nutwood Ave., Fullerton, CA; 714-879-8094
Bloomsday is a commemoration observed annually on June 16 in Dublin,
Ireland and around the world to celebrate the life of Irish writer
James Joyce and relive the events in his novel Ulysses, all of which
took place on the same day in Dublin in 1904. Bloomsday involves a
range of cultural activities including Ulysses readings and
dramatizations, parades, and general merriment. Enthusiasts are
encouraged to dress in Edwardian costume and bring personal copies of
Joyce's books to read their favorite passages from. Ken O'Malley and
the Twilight Lords will headline the evening's musical entertainment.
The event will help benefit the Blind Children's Center of Los Angeles,
A family-centered agency serving children with visual impairments.
As Albert Ching put it so eloquently last issue, "The same day the Wallflowers play the House of Blues in Anaheim this week is the same day their greatest hits album,
Collected: 1996-2005, is scheduled for release. A Wallflowers greatest hits album? The jokes write themselves!"
House of Blues, 1530 S. Disneyland Dr., Anaheim, CA; 714-778-2583
Monday, Jun. 15 2009 @ 10:20AM
I'm not going to lie. There isn't much going on tonight. So, here are some art exhibits that sound interesting.
In case you haven't heard of him, Mark Mothersbaugh is a composer for television,
film and video-game soundtracks like
Rushmore, Rugrats, Sims 2, and The Royal Tenenbaums. He's also one of the fun folks who instructs
kids on the fine art of doodling on Nickelodeon's
Yo Gabba Gabba! As if that wasn't enough creativty for you, he's also been illustrating anywhere from one to 25 images per day on postcards as a sort of visual diary for the past 30 years. Though these post cards were never
meant for public viewing, Mothersbaugh is displaying some of his
favorite pieces from the collection in this art-gallery tour. Check it out.
Twenty-five members of AICA from all walks of life and ethnic heritage
are displaying their first group exhibition of over 50 calligraphy
works, from traditional to contemporary. The list of talent includes: Joseph Hwang, Sun Wuk Kim,
Chau Thuy, Hae Y chung, Mary Bryan, Tiger Han, Deb Self, Jae Kyu Lee,
Edward Change, Coleen Melton, Jong H Ro, Young H Koo, Theresa Hwang
Nichols, Young Jin Kim, Carm Fogt, Jae Hee Kim, Joy Coffino, Hung Ki
Yim, Suki El-Ali, Do Hyun Kim, Myoung J Hong, Don Suk Oh, Linda Wong,
Hai Jin Lee, and Shantien Tom Chow.
Soka University, 1 University Dr. (at Soka University), Aliso Viejo, CA; 949-480-4000
Photographer and painter Barbara Ruffini will be exhibiting her solo
show, "The Space Between" at Memphis Costa Mesa through the end of
June. Check out a slideshow of her work
here.Memphis Soul Café, 2920 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA; 714-432-7685
Friday, Jun. 12 2009 @ 7:59AM
Yes. Yes you are. Don't deny it. It's the economy's fault. Not yours. Don't feel ashamed, just handle your business and get help at this local lecture.
Irvine Civic Center,1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA; 949-724-6000
Join Bowers Museum as they honor Juneteenth, the oldest nationally
celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
The Museum will host drums, dancers, steppers, soul food, and a film
about the African American experience.
Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA; 714-567-3600
Sadly, this has nothing to do with the television show "America's Got Talent" but the concept is the same, minus the Hoff.
Muldoon's Dublin Pub, 202 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, CA; 949-640-4110
Thursday, Jun. 11 2009 @ 7:11AM
Get an informal education on wine and cheese while enjoying a flight of
the evenings' tasty offerings. Three tasting flights of two wines and three
cheeses are offered each week for $15 per flight, and are described to
you at tableside by friendly and knowledgeable staff. Reservations are
recommended.
Laguna Culinary Arts, 845 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA; 949-494-4006
Salsa dance class especially for those over 65. Grab yer walker and join in on the fun!
Check out this comedy show as Aries performs his all-new rapper impersonations! See him spit out original raps as Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg and DMX tonight at the Brea Improv.
Brea Improv, 120 S. Brea Blvd., Brea, CA; 714-482-0700
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Wednesday, Jun. 10 2009 @ 7:59AM
Yes, you read that correctly. Hoobastank--the brains behind musical masterpieces like "The Reason" and, well we can't really think of any other song's they've done--are here in Orange County. One night only. Be there.
Sutra Lounge, Triangle Square, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Ste. 200, Costa Mesa, CA; 949-722-7103
Spinning whatever they feel like, Santa Ana hot spot, The Crosby, breaks hump-day down in style.
The Crosby, 400 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA
Not
that kind of rollin'. You stoner, you! This night features $2-$3 drinks and the infamous $250 dance contest. We recommend doing the Charleston.
Godfathers Night Club, 12570 Central Ave., Chino, CA; 909-627-8080
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Tuesday, Jun. 9 2009 @ 10:20AM
Hunter S. Thompson was the pioneer of a style he called "Gonzo"
journalism, a style where he would emerse himself into the story so much that he, himself would become a character in it--gun in hand, cigarette holder dangling from his lips. Come see a film dedicated to the one and only.
"Hello, I'm Johnny Cash." These famous words served as the introduction
given by America‚s favorite man in black at each of his concert
performances, so it's fitting that the phrase also begins
Ring of Fire, the musical of Cash's life as told through 38 of his hit songs currently showing at La Mirada Theater.
Psychedelic sounds by the deepest diggers in the world and more.
The Crosby, 400 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA
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Monday, Jun. 8 2009 @ 10:18AM
Two great bands, one low price! Tickets $12.
Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA; 949-496-8930
Cheap drinks and good tunes, sounds like a
very happy hour!
Jaqu's,16334 Beach Blvd., Westminster, CA; 714-848-8328
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Friday, Jun. 5 2009 @ 11:00AM
You probably recognize her name from NPR's
Wait Wait Don't Tell Me line up--or from watching early '90s stand up comedy videos (she's the one wearing the vests all the time), either way come and see this funny lady/stand-up comic/mother/writer perform at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. Oh, and she'll probably talk about her cats, because they are hilarious!
Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano,San Juan Capistrano, CA;949-496-8930
Detroit Bar, 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, CA; 949-642-0600
Featuring entertainment and art from the diverse countries of the
Pacific Rim--from Russia to Timor-Leste--this vast area offers a
richness of cultural traditions. Join us in celebrating the dance,
music, art and food of many nations!
Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA; 714-567-3600
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Thursday, Jun. 4 2009 @ 7:45AM
That's right, folks! Summer is finally here because we say it is. And that means it's time to party your pants off with live entertainment, drink specials, a photobooth by Polite In Public and complimentary parking!
Code Restaurant and Lounge, 4221 Dolphin Striker Way., Newport Beach, CA; 949-660-0888
Put a little culture in your life. Free shuttle to participating galleries!
Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Dr., Laguna Beach, CA; 949-494-8971
Shore Books invites you to join them on the first Thursday of each
month at 7pm and the third Wednesday of each month at 8pm to share a
glass of wine, make new friends, and discuss the book of the month. No
reservations are required and all are welcome.
Shore Books Art Gallery, 4817 E. 2nd St., Long Beach, CA; 562-438-7368
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Wednesday, Jun. 3 2009 @ 7:25AM
Quintin Tarrentino's classic tale of a bank robbery gone bad. It's bloody, violent, loud, full of cursing and the soundtrack is fabulous.
As our fabulous Clubs Editor, Vickie Chang, puts it, "The Underground Lounge couldn't be more apt of a phrase to describe
La Cav (pronounced LA CAHV): Follow the stairs down to a dark bar and
sometimes-venue that will be inevitably filled with college kids,
hipsters and adults alike. Wednesday nights also mean a live DJ
spinning everything from indie rock and old school hip-hop to funk...
which always guarantees a good crowd and a good time.
La Cave, 1695 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa, CA; 949-646-7944
Even the king himself would be impressed at this fabulous impersonation.
The Continental Room, 115 W. Santa Fe Ave., Fullerton, CA; 714-273-0077
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Tuesday, Jun. 2 2009 @ 10:01AM
Remember that earthquake last week? How about that other earthquake last week? Do you remember that? Why not join Saddleback College Geology Professor, Merton Hill for an evening
talk & slide presentation about "Earthquakes in Southern
California" to learn more about the natural phenomenon that both rocks and rolls. Meet at cottage #34 in the
Historic District next to the Reservation Office. Park in the Los
Trancos lot (PCH inland at stoplight Los Trancos then walk across the
street or take the shuttle).
Crystal Cove State Park, 8471 Pacific Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, CA; 949-497-7647
Not to be confused with all of those imatation Mai Tai happy hours out there. This one is the real deal. Food and drinks under $5! AMAZING!
Don the Beachcomber, 16278 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA; 562-592-1321
Try your hand at this, the game of champions. Nay, the game of Gods!
Taco Beach Cantina, 211 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA; 562-983-1337
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Monday, Jun. 1 2009 @ 9:53AM
You think you have what it takes to be a writer? Too bad you're so old. Luckily age is just a number to the folks at Engage, a nationally recognized nonprofit leader in the field of
creativity and aging. They're hosting a National Endowment for the Arts today where writers and artists will offer presentations to low-income seniors
living in affordable senior apartment communities in Fountain Valley
and Buena Park.
Are you one of those spotlight-seekers who dream of national fame,
practice Britney's choreography and set your DVR to record American
Idol every week? There's nothing more thrilling than the idea of
standing on stage and belting it out to an adoring audience? Well, it's
quite probable that karaoke will be the closest you ever come those
dreams of stardom. Sorry. But at least there are institutions like
Hogue Barmichaels that take this popular passtime to the next level.
You'll find no tiny rooms here, but instead a full stage, wireless
microphones and best of all: bright, dazzling spotlights!
Hogue Barmichael's, 3950 Campus Dr., Newport Beach, CA; 949-261-627
So you work at a restaurant. With all of those long night shifts and thankless days, it's nice to know that there are other restaurants out there that want to cut you a break. The Alley Restaurant is one of them. Half-off all food (excluding alcohol) until 10 p.m.
The Alley Restaurant, 4501 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach, CA; 949-646-9126
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Friday, May. 29 2009 @ 7:24AM
There are so many reasons why this is awesome. But mostly it's because this award-winning actor, director, producer, student and Fonz (Heeeey!) will visit Orange
County's Prentice School to share
his personal experiences of being dyslexic with other, smaller dyslexic students. Proving to the world that charity is cooler than starting juke boxes with your fist!
The Prentice School, 18341 Lassen Drive, Anaheim, CA; 714-538-4511
Tea is so awesome. That's mostly because Ice-T, the rapper, is such a fabulous actor. Discover yet another reason this Saturday when Sochi Nomoto discusses the history of the tea ceremony; its development
by the Samurai class, and its incorporation of Zen Buddhism principles.
The lecture concludes with demonstration and tasting. For reservations for
tea ceremony demonstration ($10).
Pyrate Adventure Sail, 2 p.m.
Speaking of awesome, how awesome are pirates? Especially when their name is spelled with a "y"? And guess what else? This adventure sail is educational! Jump aboard and learn about marine life as well as life sailing on the high seas.
Thursday, May. 28 2009 @ 8:01AM
Quite a fitting title for the times. Don't you agree?
Educator and historian Larry Maurer presents the colorful and poignant story of Irving Berlin, a Jewish American composer and lyricist, and one of American history's most beloved songwriters. His library of work includes "Cheek to Cheek" and "White Christmas" among others.
Admission: Members $7; General $9
Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA; 714-567-3600
Saint Joseph's Ballet, one of the world's most innovative dance
programs for youth, presents its 26th annual concert "From Here." Jeff
Slayton and Nami Yamamoto premiere new commissions featuring fluffy costumes, beautiful music and dancers twirling around on pointe. It's lovely.
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Wednesday, May. 27 2009 @ 9:28AM
If the thought of an eight pound hunk of meat forcing itself out of your private area doesn't scare you enough, this movie will open your eyes to even more to worry about. The Business of Being Born interlaces intimate birth stories with surprising historical,
political and scientific insights and shocking statistics about the
current maternity care system in America. This film screening is open to the public. And bonus! Ricki Lake, the executive
producer of the film and host of VH1's
Charm School (the best show ever--those
Rock of Love girls are out of their minds), and Abby Epstein, the director, will attend the
screening.
Regency Rancho Niguel, 25471 Rancho Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel, CA;(949)831-0446
First of all, We're not sure what this is, but we sure dig the spelling! And secondly, it's odd that a Long Beach venue would have an Orange County night, considering it's in LA County. But whatevs! They have booze there!
Gaslamp Restaurant & Bar, 6251 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, CA; 562-596-4718
All this group asks of you is that you bring a sign and wear pink--because, hey, if you're going to be protesting, you might as well look cute doing it.
Traffic Circle, Old Towne Orange, Orange, CA
For more things to do tonight visit the calendar section of
ocweekly.com
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