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THROUGH AUG. 11 “FACES OF MANKIND: PORTRAITURE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE”
This exhibit showcases 35 portraits of unhoused and formerly unhoused people painted by the Faces of Mankind artist collective. Along with the stories of the people in the portraits, the show includes information about the artist collective and explains how to get involved. Muzeo, 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714-956-8936, muzeo.org
Blue Oyster Cult will follow with classics such as “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” (“I’m gonna need more cowbell!”) and “Burnin’ For You.” Pacific Amphitheatre, 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714708-1500, pacamp.com AUG. 12 LIVE! AT THE MUSEUM: DUO GLISS
Pacific Symphony presented “Fandango: An Evening in Early California” at Oso Viejo Park in Mission Viejo. One of the premier philanthropic events in the Southland, the Symphony’s Gala Benefit honored Richard Kaufman’s 30 seasons as principal pops conductor and celebrated Ling and Charlie Zhang for their unprecedented support and leadership of Pacific Symphony. The festive evening featured a reception set in a picturesque village square, gourmet dinner of cuisine associated with the ranchos of early California and a lively auction of luxury items and experiences. Pacific Symphony— performing live for the first time in 15 months—presented an entertaining program of classic and popular favorites under the direction of Music Director Carl St.Clair and Richard Kaufman. This was the first time that both conductors shared the podium for a historic evening. The event finished to the sounds of the Jump Start dance band with late-night dancing under the stars. The sold-out event raised a record $2,009,325 (net) to benefit Pacific Symphony’s education and community engagement programs and artistic programming. Photos by Doug Gifford
36 O RA NGE CO A ST • August 2021
The classical duo of professional harpists Hee Jin Yoon and Ko Ni Choi perform inside the museum gallery. The pair, who performed with the Cincinnati Ballet Orchestra and Toronto Symphony Orchestra, also founded the Los Angeles Youth Harp Ensemble, where they teach promising young harpists. Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949-494-8971, lagunaartmuseum.org AUG. 14 CHRISTIAN JAMES HAND
The KLOS radio host led a Beatles’ Session at Samueli Theater in early 2020. Now he returns to lead audiences through the elements of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Listen to the individual tracks of Queen’s actual studio recording. Hand’s Monday morning KLOS segments offer a hint of what to expect at this show: music, emotion, and education. Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF MUZEO
PACIFIC SYMPHONY 2021 GALA: FANDANGO! AN EVENING IN EARLY CALIFORNIA
