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PREMIERE TABLE OF CONTENTS Fall/Winter 2013

37 THEATER page 9

GOLDEN YEAR South Coast Repertory celebrates its 50th anniversary PLUS What’s on stage at local theaters, improv secrets

MUSIC page 17

CHAMBER PIECE Soka University and Paciﬁc Symphony team up for a concert series PLUS Making music in Laguna Beach, a farewell to the Philharmonic’s Dean Corey

DANCE page 25

POETRY IN MOTION A look at Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ acclaimed dance series PLUS ‘Nutcracker’ by the numbers, Arpana Dance company builds cultural bridges

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43 MUSEUMS/ART CENTERS page 31

A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Find an evening’s worth of entertainment all in one place PLUS Santa Ana’s artistic center, ﬁnding your inner artist in Irvine

GALLERIES

MIXED MEDIA page 43

ALL THE WORLD’S ON STAGE Irvine Barclay Theater serves a diverse audience PLUS O.C.’s poetry press, the best and brightest minds come to Newport

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COUNTY ARTS VENUES AND ORGANIZATIONS

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ROARING 20

ARTS DATEBOOK

Peter Blake Gallery celebrates a milestone year PLUS Local art walks, putting up walls at Hurley

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ENCORE

GREAT PERFORMANCES COMING SOON Nov 6–10

Diana Vishneva: On the Edge One of the world’s greatest dancers in a world premiere

Nov 26

LA Opera’s Falstaff Opera is back in OC with this concert version

Dec 10–22

Evita The ﬁrst new production of the classic musical in 30 years!

Jan 14–19

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast The most beautiful love story ever told

Feb 7–9

Hamburg Ballett: Liliom The famed company returns with an American premiere

Feb 11–23

The Wizard of Oz Andrew Lloyd Webber’s adaptation is pure gold

Mar 7–9

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo: Swan Lake The world’s most popular ballet

Mar 18–23

I Love Lucy® Live on Stage A one of a kind theatrical experience!

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The Curtain Rises Like many people in Orange County, I am a transplant. Seventeen years ago, I brought my family here from New York, kicking and screaming. My wife, a Juilliard graduate no less, feared that she was moving to a place long on sunshine and short on culture. Thank goodness she was only half right. Soon after arriving, we discovered what was then called the Orange County Performing Arts Center, a world-class venue with equally impressive programming. By luck, we found ourselves seated at a delightful dinner with David Emmes and Paula Tomei, from whom we learned about the incredible creativity flowing from South Coast Repertory. Our daughter found a home training at Ballet Pacifica. My family was happy and life was good. Since then, much has changed, and most of it for the better. The Performing Arts Center has a new name–and a concert hall–but continues its commitment to excellence. South Coast Rep expanded into new digs and has handed the reins to a new artistic director. My daughter went on to become a professional dancer; my son got the acting bug and goes to the Orange County School of the Arts. But the best part is that all aspects of the arts have flourished in Orange County since we arrived–and not just in Costa Mesa. From the Artists Village in Santa Ana to the South Coast Symphony in Laguna Hills to the Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton, the arts are all around us. And that’s exactly what we celebrate in Premiere OC, the only magazine dedicated to the performing and visual arts in Orange County. Curated by editor Anastacia Grenda, each issue of Premiere OC will entertain and inform the reader about the arts, including music, theater, dance, museums, and galleries. You will learn about the people who bring the arts to our community, as well as where to find culture –large and small–across the area. As well, don’t miss our “Editor’s Picks” of the performances and exhibitions that are worth the drive. And, given this multimedia world, there is more. For more complete and timely information on shows and performances, we encourage you to visit our expanded arts coverage on our website: orangecoast. com/arts. Make it one of your favorites, and come back often. So, sit back and enjoy the show–I mean, this issue of Premiere OC. And now, it’s your turn. We welcome your feedback and ideas so that we can continue to engage, entertain, and broaden peoples’ horizons in future issues–just as the arts do for us every day.

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Golden Year South Coast Repertory celebrates its 50th anniversary by Rose Flores Medlock

Tomei saw her first play at SCR when she was an n the landmark year of 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream eighth-grader in the ’70s and later became interSpeech,” President John F. Kennedy was assas- ested in the business of theater. It was during that sinated, and South Coast Repertory was born. Fifty decade—1976, to be exact, Emmes says—that SCR years later, the theater celebrates its major anniver- received land from the Segerstrom family to begin sary with a schedule that opened with “Death of building the complex that SCR calls home today. a Salesman” in August, carries on through Janu- Seven years later, in September 1983, “Amadeus” ary’s “The Light in the Piazza,” and opened at SCR. “A number of plays closes in May with the play that have been important to me, but “We are interested was SCR’s first-ever production, that stands out is ‘Amadeus,’” in empowering artists one “Tartuffe.” Emmes says. “It was an extraorto do their best work.” dinary work of intelligence and To recognize the success of the —Marc Masterson multidimensional theatricality.” house that Founding Artistic Directors David Emmes and Martin BenBenson’s most memorable play is son built, Managing Director Paula Tomei says a Harold Pinter’s “The Birthday Party” (1970). “It was series of activities will commemorate the milestone. our first major critical success and a hit with audiThey include “public displays to trace our history ences,” he says. as a company, an open house with tours and backMoving forward, Artistic Director Marc Masterstage insights into the artistry of SCR, and recogni- son says, “Our aspiration is to create a body of new tion throughout the season of the artists, audiences, plays that resonate for our audiences and for audiand community leaders who have helped define SCR ences around the country, and we are interested in empowering artists to do their best work.” throughout the years.” Fall/Winter Fa all/Winter 2013 | Premiere OC | 9

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Stage Directions Curtains up on the productions at O.C.’s small theaters Not only are the shows suitable for all ages, but the casts are made up of children and adults (families often participate together). If You’re Looking for ... Something Eclectic Try…Maverick Theater You’ve got to admire a theater that programs Yasmina Reza’s Tony-winning “God of Carnage,” “Legally Blonde, The Musical,” and “Ed Wood’s Plan 9 from Outer Space” all in the same year. 3-D Theatricals’ production of “Hairspray”

Small theaters can be found throughout Orange County if you know where to look. Here’s a guide to some local stages to get you started. If You’re Looking for … a Musical Try…3-D Theatricals The company produces four musicals per season; its 2013 slate included “Funny Girl” and “Shrek the Musical.” If You’re Looking for … a Family-Friendly Show Try…Musical Theatre Village

If You’re Looking for … O.C. Flavor Try…Camino Real Playhouse Every year, the playhouse produces a melodrama based on San Juan Capistrano history. This year’s edition, “Trouble Bubbles at the Hot Spring,” shouldn’t be confused with “Clementine Returns to Capistrano,” the theater’s adults-only comedy melodrama. If You’re Looking for…Nice Atmosphere Try…Newport Theatre Arts Center Enjoy the theater’s view of Newport Harbor during intermission, along with the complimentary cookies, coffee, and cold beverages.

Inside Improv A crash course in comedy by Lisa O’Neill Hill If you’ve ever been to an improv show and wondered how those brave and quick-thinking comics turned a random audience suggestion into a funny theatrical sketch, here’s one of their secrets: They create and tell a story the audience can relate to and then turn it on its head. The essential elements are surprise and a hefty dose of teamwork, with some movie lines or song lyrics sprinkled in along the way. Those secrets come courtesy of Fullerton’s Secret City Comics Society, a troupe of 16 that bills itself as comedy’s best-kept secret. Secret City performs every Friday and Saturday night, engaging in competitive and family-friendly improvisational comedy. If you go to a show, expect to participate. The comics depend on it, creating theatrical scenes based on your suggestions. You might be asked what’s in your pockets or to share something in your closet 10 | Premiere re OC | Fal Fall/Winter ll/Wintter 2013

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Editor’s Picks

Oanh Nguyen, Artistic Director, Chance Theater

Don’t-Miss Theater Events Nov. 14

The Chance Theater in Anaheim Hills has won acclaim and awards under the guidance of Oanh Nguyen, who is also a producing associate at South Coast Repertory.

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Oct. 22 through 27: The drag musical “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” ups its fabulous quotient with more than 500 eye-popping costumes and dance-ﬂoor favorites such as “It’s Raining Men” and “I Will Survive” (Segerstrom Center for the Arts).

Nov. 14 through 16: Reducio! In a bit of wizardry, “Potted Potter” takes the seven “Harry Potter” books and boils them down to a 70-minute show, complete with Quidditch (Irvine Barclay Theatre). Nov. 26 through Dec. 29: The legendary Leslie Caron shows her skills while getting “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” (Laguna Playhouse).

Dec. 3 through 22: In the buffet of local holiday theater offerings, the 10th anniversary production of the very adult-oriented “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues” is the spiked eggnog (The Chance Theater).

Jan. 4 through 12: Audiences vote for their favorite 10-minute plays during the annual ShowOff! International Playwriting Festival (Camino Real Playhouse). Jan. 5 through 26: Two twentysomething writers court and spark in Zoe Kazan’s “Trudy and Max in Love or That Forever Feeling (an affair in 24 scenes)” (South Coast Repertory).

To see a chronological list of all Editor’s Picks, go to the Arts Datebook on Page 52.

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“Orange County is on the verge of a cultural renaissance. A more diverse arts community is emerging to match the diversity of our county. Theater is one of the rare places where we can come together to share our ideas and experiences, and discover our neighbors, ourselves, and our future. It is more important, and challenging, than ever to stay physically and emotionally connected to the people that cross the same streets, shop at the same places, and share the same ZIP codes. Theater is where communities are built. This philosophy has been the driving force behind our work at the Chance since 1999. I co-founded Chance Theater along with Erika Miller, Jeff Hellebrand, and Casey Long with a mission to contribute to a more compassionate, connected, and creative Orange County.”

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Pacific Symphony: Counting! 35 Years and Counting Celebrating its 35th-anniversary season in 2013-14, Pacific Symphony presents more than 100 concerts every year, plus a rich array of education and community programs, that together reach more than 275,000 Orange County residents— from school children to senior citizens. The Symphony is proud to call Orange County home, performing in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall— an architectural and acoustic gem that brings great music to life. During the summer, the orchestra can be heard at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Pacific Amphitheatre and select outdoor parks. Led by Music Director Carl St.Clair, the Symphony offers repertoire ranging from the great orchestral masterworks to music from today’s most prominent composers, highlighted by the annual American Composers Festival and a series of multimedia concerts called “Music Unwound.” Three seasons ago, the Symphony launched the highly successful opera (“La Traviata” in 2014) and vocal initiative, “Symphonic Voices.” It also offers a popular Pops season, enhanced by state-of-the-art video and sound; Café Ludwig, a chamber music series; Sunday Connections, an orchestral matinee series offering rich explorations of selected works; and Family Musical Mornings, concerts created specifically for those aged 5-11. The Symphony launches its 2013-14 winter season on Sept. 26-28, as young powerhouse Conrad Tao returns to offer one of the most challenging and beloved pieces in the piano repertoire, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Other noted performers appearing with the Symphony include violinist Sarah Chang and violinist/conductor Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg. The Pops series includes electrifying performances by Pink Martini, America, LeAnn Rimes, Michael McDonald and more.

Call (714) 755-5799 PacificSymphony.org

Theater Star Gazing Laguna Playhouse bills this season as its “starriest” one ever, with well-known names dotting the casts of several plays. See if you can match the celebs visiting Laguna Beach with their proper TV guest-star credit.

a. Davis Gaines b. Vicki Lewis c. Leslie Caron d. Linda Purl e. Rita Rudner

1. “The Ofﬁce” 2. “Seinfeld” 3. “The Nanny” 4. “Chicago Hope” 5. “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”

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Philharmonic Society of Orange County

Celebrating its milestone 60th anniversary this season, the Philharmonic Society of Orange County is the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest and most recognized classical music presenter. Founded in 1954, the Society has been a primary catalyst for the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural growth, presenting generations of classical music lovers with internationally acclaimed artists and orchestras. Reflecting its standards for quality performances, the

Society has been host to classical musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot-ticket artists and ensembles, including Gustavo Dudamel and the Israel Philharmonic, Claudio Abbado and the Berlin Philharmonic, violinist Itzhak Perlman, and soprano Cecilia Bartoli. In 2013-14, the Philharmonic Society celebrates six decades of musical excellence with a delightful array of concerts and community events. Fall programming features an Orange County recital debut by dazzling virtuoso Yuja Wang and the return of the nationally recognized Boston 3RSV IRU LWV ÂżUVW 2& DSSHDUDQFH LQ QHDUO\ \HDUV 6SULQJ events include an LA/OC exclusive performance by the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic, the return of the Royal Philharmonic with Pinchas Zukerman, and violinist Gil Shaham with the LA Phil. The Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beethoven: The Late Great project continues with community-wide events celebrating Beethoven, such as a sound and art installation E\ 7ULPSLQ PXVHXP H[KLELWV DQG ÂżOP VFUHHQLQJV &ORVLQJ out Beethoven: The Late Great is a Finale concert featuring Beethovenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ninth Symphony and the U.S. West Coast premiere of a new work by Mark-Anthony Turnage, entitled Frieze. Take part in the celebration and experience the music for yourself.

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: OLGA KERN PERFORMS RACHMANINOFF Fri., Oct. 4, 2013, 8pm | RHS YUJA WANG, IN RECITAL Sun., Oct. 13, 2013, 5pm | RHS SIR JAMES GALWAY & IRISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Mon., Nov. 11, 2013, 8pm | RHS THE BOSTON POPS ESPLANADE ORCHESTRA Keith Lockhart, conductor Fri., Nov. 22, 2013, 8pm | RHS VIENNA PHILHARMONIC Mon., Mar. 3, 2014, 8pm | RHS BEETHOVEN: THE LATE GREAT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; THE FINALE Thurs., May 15, 2014, 8pm | RHS RHS - RenĂŠe & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts For a complete listing of events, visit PhilharmonicSociety.org.

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Dean of Culture Philharmonic Society leader looks back on 20 years The memories flow easily for Dean Corey. Told in his Texas drawl, the stories range from his time as a French horn player and administrator with the Fort Worth Symphony, to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s O.C. appearance, to the chaos surrounding the French horse show Theatre Zingaro (including, but not limited to, striking port workers, visa issues, and Corey’s rising blood pressure). The through line for all of them is a deep passion for and knowledge of music. As artistic director and president of the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, he’s used that knowledge and passion to present a wide range of programming for 20 years. He’s been credited with introducing O.C. audiences to global culture during the ’90s and mixing a variety of music and art genres into each season’s lineup; Corey’s first season he programmed included mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli, flamenco

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guitarist Paco de Lucia, Korean drummers, and a tango program. “Today that’s your playlist on your iPhone, but in those days you couldn’t mix and match,” Corey says. This is Corey’s last season with the Philharmonic Society, and it promises to continue his eclectic vision—a highlight is the conclusion of the threeyear “Beethoven: The Late Great” series, with performances, a documentary, a Bowers Museum exhibit, and a Corey-penned book. It’s a year sure to provide more memories, for Corey and audiences alike.

Sounds of the City Laguna Beach isn’t only about the visual arts by Lisa Pawlak

Rickey Woodard plays a Jazz Wednesdays concert.

Laguna Beach is renowned for the visual arts, but it’s got a thriving music scene as well, thanks to Laguna Beach Live!, a nonproﬁt organization committed to presenting concerts at affordable prices. Though the mostly volunteer-run organization is small, its reach is large: During the 2011-12 season, 18 | Premiere iere re OC | Fall/ Fall/Winter l/Winter 2013

it offered more than 34 concerts in a range of musical genres, plus eight outreach events. In 2013, the popular Jazz Wednesdays summer concert series, held at the Hotel Laguna, completely sold out. An upcoming winter series will be offered January through April at event facility Seven Degrees. Live! at the Museum, held monthly at the Laguna Art Museum, presents evenings of classical and contemporary chamber music concerts alongside the art exhibits. The concerts are free with museum admission. Laguna Beach Live! also presents special standalone events such as the Bluegrass & BBQ concert in the fall and a gospel brunch in spring. The most notable event is the Laguna Beach Music Festival, which the organization produces with the Philharmonic Society of Orange County. Held every February, the festival includes chamber concerts, artist receptions, student outreach, and discussions. Past performers include violinist Joshua Bell, bassist Edgar Meyer, and the Calder Quartet.

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Ashley Eckenweiler, Producer, OC Music Awards

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Ashley Eckenweiler produces the OC Music Awards and runs her own public relations and event production ﬁrm, The ACE Agency.

Oct. 11: Broadway legend Bernadette Peters presents an evening of show tunes accompanied by a full orchestra (Segerstrom Center for the Arts).

Oct. 19 and 20: The ’20s are roaring again at RagFest, a celebration of ragtime music (Steamers Jazz Club and Café and Muckenthaler Cultural Center).

Nov. 3: Paciﬁc Chorale opens its season saluting Giuseppe Verdi’s 200th birthday by playing his “Requiem” with Paciﬁc Symphony (Segerstrom Center for the Arts).

Nov. 21: Hip-hop superstar Drake comes to O.C. as part of his arena tour for his new album, “Nothing Was the Same,” joined by Miguel and Future (Honda Center). Dec. 1: Dubbed “early music’s Fab Four,” the all-male vocal group New York Polyphony heralds the holidays with the concert “Wondrous Birth, O Wondrous Child” (Soka University).

Jan. 9 through 11: Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg not only performs Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto with Paciﬁc Symphony but also serves as guest conductor during her engagement here (Segerstrom Center for the Arts).

Feb. 3 through 9: Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s Jeffrey Kahane headlines the Laguna Beach Music Festival; his son, Gabriel Kahane, performs a specially commissioned song cycle with the yMusic ensemble (Laguna Playhouse).

Feb. 23: Germany’s Mandelring Quartet performs as part of the Philharmonic Society’s ongoing “Beethoven: The Late Great” series (Irvine Barclay Theatre).

To see a chronological list of all Editor’s Picks, go to the Arts Datebook on Page 52. *For a comprehensive list of arts and entertainment events, visit our online calendar at orangecoast.com/arts. And get the latest on Orange County arts events delivered to your inbox with our Don’t Miss newsletter. Sign up at orangecoast.com/join. 20 | Premiere iere re OC | Fall/ Fall/Winter l/Winter 2013

“It is extremely exciting to see local artists grow and succeed annually through the OC Music Awards. We see bands like Young the Giant participate in the Best Live Band Showcase Series and just a few years later perform and get nominated [at MTV’s Video Music Awards]. The OC Music Awards not only elevates the upand-coming local bands that are gaining momentum and buzz with their ﬁrst EPs and regional tours but also has the opportunity to honor the iconic artists and industry professionals that have put Orange County on the map. The awards show celebrates the full spectrum of music that makes up the O.C. music scene and shows us how really diverse the culture and talent is in this great place.”

Casa Captivating 2013-14 Season Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is the historic home of the founder of the City of San Clemente. Casa Romantica provides programs for all ages in arts, music, history, horticulture and literature and is a premier Southern California cultural center.

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Casa Kids Education Programs - Visual Arts for Toddlers (ages 3-5) Oct.-Dec. - Performing Tots (ages 3-5) Jan.-Mar. - Theater Improvisation (ages 9-14) Jan.-Mar. - STEMulating Science (ages 5-10) Apr.-Jun. - Storytime (ages 3-5) Every Wednesday 10am Casa Classic Classical Music Concerts (4 in series) Mar. 28 Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford University, England Casa Cool Jazz Music Concerts (4 in series) Feb. 20 Salsa Lesson and Performance Casa Kinetic Dance Performances (4 in series) May 22/23 Luminario Ballet of Los Angeles Casa Up Close Guest Speakers on History and Culture (10 in series) Feb. 6 Renowned Artist Timothy J. Clark: The California Watercolor Tradition Casa Coastal Coastal Culture exhibition curated by Jim Kempton, President of the California Surf Museum Jul.-Sept. Open Casa Visual Artist Openings (4 in series) Oct. 8 Fine Artist Rick J. Delanty The Color of San Clemente: A Collection of Original Paintings of San Clemente and its Surroundings Casa Wellness Wednesdays Guest Speakers and Yoga (9 in series) Nov. 20 University of California Irvine Health Speakers

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Tours of Grounds and Gardens: General admission: $5 Casa Romantica Members: Free Children 12 and under: Free

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Music Sound Check Ready for some live music? Here’s a chart to O.C. concert venues. House of Blues

The Coach House

Capacity: 1,100 Upcoming Acts: Michael Franti and Spearhead (Oct. 17); Janelle Monáe (Nov. 5) Food: Yes (pulled pork sandwich, Crossroads Quesadilla) Tip: It can get very warm inside the venue, so dress accordingly. Info: 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, 714-778-BLUE (2583), hob.com/anaheim

Capacity: 480 Upcoming Acts: Leon Russell (Oct. 17); Lisa Marie Presley (Nov. 2) Food: Yes (ﬁlet mignon, veggie plate) Tip: There’s no dance ﬂoor. Long tables and chairs in front of the stage. Info: 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949-496-8930, thecoachhouse.com

City National Grove of Anaheim

The Observatory

Capacity: 1,700 Upcoming Acts: Tesla (Oct. 6); Graham Nash (Nov. 6) Food: Yes (prix ﬁxe, three-course meal for some shows) Tip: Purchase a VIP seating package for up to 20 shows and get access to the Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge plus a parking pass with a priority exit lane for select shows. Info: 2200 E. Katella Ave., 714-712-2700, citynationalgroveofanaheim.com

Capacity: 550 (300 in the Constellation Room) Upcoming Acts: Meat Puppets (Nov. 5); Reverend Horton Heat (Nov. 22-23) Food: Yes (served from a concession stand) Tip: Come early to score one of the free onsite parking spots. Info: 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, 714-957-0600, observatoryoc.com

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PR O MO TI O N

Encore Dinner Theatre Encore Dinner Theatre and Event Venue in Old Town Tustin provides an entertainment and culinary experience unlike any other in Southern California. Encore has a rich and FRORUIXO KLVWRU\ EXLOW LQ LW ZDV WKH ÂżUVW DQG RQO\ PRYLH theatre in Tustin for many years. In 1980 the Curtain Call group assumed the reins of the theatre and ran it successfully for 25 years as the Elizabeth Howard Curtain Call Theatre. Completely renovated in 2011, today Encore is a stunning, intimate theatre with approximately 250 seats in a beautiful tiered dining room overlooking the stage. The ambiance is reminiscent of a 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old time supper club complete with dazzling chandeliers that rise when the shows begin, modeled after the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Encore Dinner Theatre enjoys rave reviews, not only for their shows, but for the cuisine they serve! New awardwinning executive Chef Christophe Jardillier, serves a French-inspired twist on American classics, as well as a variety of extraordinary upscale and casual cuisine paired with premium wines, beer and craft cocktails. Show tickets

include a gourmet dinner and are the same price that other theaters charge for the show alone! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wonderful evening out for a date night, special occasions and celebrations. Many talented artists and musicians grace the stage as well as fabulous actors and dancers. Now showing is Broadway at its very best, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fiddler on the Roof.â&#x20AC;? Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin tribute shows have been wildly popular this year featuring familiar tunes from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great American Songbook.â&#x20AC;? They end the 2013 season with an original show by Henry Prego, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Sinatra Christmas,â&#x20AC;? a Christmas special reminiscent of the glory days of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rat Pack.â&#x20AC;? Encore Theatre can be rented out for corporate and private functions. More information online at: EncoreDinnerTheatre.com or call the Box-Office: (855) 545-5400.

SHOW SCHEDULE: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: Sept. 6 - Nov. 24, 2013 HENRY PREGO SINGS FRANK SINATRA: Sept. 20 & 21, Oct. 18 & 19, 2013 A SINATRA CHRISTMAS: Nov. 29 - Dec. 29, 2013 GREASE: Jan./Feb. 2014 THE KING & I: Mar./Apr. 2014 LEGALLY BLONDE: May/June 2014 CLASSIC SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: July/Aug. 2014 DRACULA: Sept./Oct. 2014 ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S A WONDERFUL LIFE: Nov./Dec. 2014

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Dance

Poetry in Motion A look at Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ acclaimed dance series by Rose Flores Medlock Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo appears in the center’s dance series this season.

hile there is much to look forward to in this played live by a jazz band. season’s International Dance Series at the The center also has an arrangement with Alvin Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the woman Ailey American Dance Theater, which performs in charge looks even further ahead. Judy Morr, the there every other year; in between, Ailey plays center’s executive vice president, says it takes two L.A. The same is true for the American Ballet to three years of planning to Theatre. “One visiting company produce each dance season. Morr says she tries each “If we’re working on bringing {Judy} Morr is excited about season to include a unique in a big, foreign company, it this season is The Hamburg performance. “One thing often takes that long to put all Segerstrom feels strongly about Ballett, ‘one of the most is helping produce or producing the pieces together to make a renowned and beloved new work that is adding value visit to the United States possible. Often I explore the opportunity to the art form.” This November companies in Europe.’” to have other partners because brings the world premiere of a that could help with expenses. I think it’s also really show starring prima ballerina Diana Vishneva. “As important for companies to have the visibility in as soon as she walks on the stage it becomes a different many places as possible.” place,” Morr says. One visiting company Morr is excited about this As Morr plans for coming seasons, she says her season is The Hamburg Ballett, “one of the most goals are “to never stop dreaming and to think of renowned and beloved companies in Europe,” she new ways to bring people to experience the arts.” says. The company’s February engagement here is She says the center will create performance spaces its only U.S. appearance this season and includes a on the Arts Plaza, allowing the community to attend piece with music composed by Michel Legrand and “many more free performances.” Fall/Winter 2013 | Premiere OC | 25

Dance

‘Nutcracker’ by the Numbers A breakdown of Festival Ballet Theatre’s annual show 200,000:

Attendance for Festival Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker” since its debut

9,400: Programs printed each year 914: Pairs of pointe shoes “killed” during “The Nutcracker” rehearsals

495: Total cast members each year 180: Pounds of “snow” that fall during the snow scene Guest artists Maxim Beloserkovsky and Irina Dvorovenko

Everyone knows “The 12 Days of Christmas” includes ﬁve golden rings and two turtle doves. But how many people know that Festival Ballet Theatre has the 12 days of “The Nutcracker,” which comes with eight loads of laundry and seven rehearsal instructors? Here are more stats for the Fountain Valley-based company’s lavish holiday show, which premiered in 1989 and this year runs Dec. 13 through 24 at Irvine Barclay Theatre:

84:

Girls who have danced the role of Clara with Festival Ballet

36:

Backstage workers who coordinate dancers, scenery, lighting, and costumes for each performance

12: Dancing snowﬂakes in each production 3: Guest artists who perform as the Sugar Plum Fairy during “The Nutcracker” run

Performances with Paciﬁc Symphony Orchestra each year

Think Globally, Dance Locally Indian company builds bridges through the arts Ramya Harishankar was on the cusp of a professional dance career in India when she and her husband moved to Irvine 32 years ago. When she arrived, there weren’t many opportunities to perform regularly—but there was a community of Indian transplants who wanted their children to learn the culture of their homeland. Harishankar began teaching them, and about 30 of her now-grown students perform in her Arpana Dance Company. Harishankar specializes in Bharata Natyam, a clas-

sical dance that originated in south India. “I look at it as a language that I can use to say anything I’d like to express,” says Harishankar. “It’s not just physical—it’s mind, body, and spirit coming together.” On Oct. 25 through 27 she will co-present Dance Conversations 2013, a symposium on Indian dance, at UC Irvine. Her goal for the symposium, and Arpana’s other work in the community, is to build bridges in our diverse county. “My hope is that we will all be integrated in a more cultural and artistic way.” Arpana Dance Company

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Dance

Editor’s Picks

Spotlight

Don’t-Miss Dance Events

Jennifer Backhaus, Artistic Director, Backhausdance

Jan. 24

Jennifer Backhaus founded her contemporary company, Backhausdance, in 2003. She also trains the next generation of dancers as an instructor at Chapman University.

Jan. 16

Feb. 13

Oct. 12 and 13: Festival Ballet Theatre combines the past and present in its fall show, performing Diaghilev’s “The Firebird” as well as “Texture of Time,” a new contemporary ballet from choreographer Josie Walsh with music by her husband, Jealous Angel, and lighting effects by Oscar winner Jim Doyle (Irvine Barclay Theatre).

Nov. 6 through 10: “Diana Vishneva: On the Edge” showcases the prima ballerina of American Ballet Theatre and Mariinsky Theatre in a world premiere of specially commissioned works (Segerstrom Center for the Arts).

Jan. 16: Fourteen dancers steam up the stage, accompanied by a vocalist and musicians, in a version of the Broadway hit “Forever Tango” (Irvine Barclay Theatre).

Jan. 24 through 26: Star ballet dancers—and offstage couple— Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev show why they have chemistry in an evening of classic works and a world premiere (Segerstrom Center for the Arts).

Feb. 13: The 16-member Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet company from New York performs new repertoire works from choreographers such as Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Ohad Naharin (Irvine Barclay Theatre).

“Running a dance company and creating new work in Orange County is always a challenge, but it keeps me on my toes. The Backhausdance dancers, production team, and board of directors are passionate about contributing to the arts landscape of Orange County. We are committed to the creation and production of new work that speaks to the art and dance enthusiasts we connect with in various performance venues in O.C. We’ve worked hard to sustain a professional dance company and are excited to have our ﬁrst international touring date in Canada. Also important to me is our educational mission to train preprofessional dancers. Each year we get to interact with public schools, private dance schools, high schools and universities, and we host a summer training intensive at Chapman University.”

Online Dancing Anaheim Ballet has a worldwide audience, thanks to its YouTube video series, “More Than Dance.” Produced by Evan Rosenberg (right)—whose parents, Lawrence and Sarma, are Anaheim Ballet’s founders—the videos highlight company dancers and guest stars such as American Ballet Theatre’s Misty Copeland and San Francisco Ballet’s Maria Kochetkova; promote upcoming performances; and explore dance techniques, among other topics. Here is a list of the top ﬁve videos, according to number of views: VIDEO HITS (As of Aug. 1) “Ballet: Dancers” 12,316,729 “Ballet: A Beautiful Strength” 5,611,829 “Anaheim Ballet: The Dance Jam” 1,971,482 “Anaheim Ballet Dancer Proﬁle: Elan Alekzander” 1,476,740 “Ballet: Tiny Dancer” 1,213,828

Evan Rosenberg, creator of the “More Than Dance” video series

To watch the videos, go to youtube.com/user/anaheimballet/.

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SEGERSTROM CENTER IN FULL SWING! Fall and winter are the entertainment industry’s traditional ‘season’ when the new shows open, national tours begin—and at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, nearly every night is another opening and another great show.

The Book of Mormon

Nikki M. James, Andrew Rannells, Josh Gad and ensemble © Joan Marcus

Segerstrom Center President Terry Dwyer said, “Our 2013–2014 Season is packed with premieres as well as returning audience favorites. Hamburg Ballett and Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo will present the U.S. premieres of their newest works. Returning are the great Russian dancers Diana Vishneva, Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev, Diana Krall, Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis, The Manhattan Transfer and Esperanza Spalding. Legends like B.B. King, The Beach Boys and Alice Cooper are also on the line-up. Martin Short will be good or an evening of laughs during his Center debut. Every series features wonderful artists and compelling shows.”

Direct from Broadway are the 2011 and 2012 Tony Award®-winners for Best Musical: The Book of Mormon and Once. An all-new production of The Wizard of Oz features several new songs by seven-time Tony Awardwinner Andrew Lloyd Webber. And for one hit song after another, don’t miss Jersey Boys, Evita, Mamma Mia! and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

Bernadette Peters and Patty LuPone will appear in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Also in the concert hall, Orange County audiences can look forward to hearing LA Opera concert performances of Verdi’s Falstaff and Massenet’s Thaïs, which will star Plácido Domingo.

Bernadette Peters

It’s a season of spectacular dance to Broadway blockbusters, charttopping jazz, cabaret and chamber ensembles to rock, comedy to fantastic children’s theatre. Dwyer noted, “Our goal is to always make the excitement of each season exceed the last, and I feel conﬁdent that 2013–2014 has hit the mark.” For information about Segerstrom Center’s 2013–2014 Season, visit SCFTA.org.

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Museums/Art Centers

A Night at the Museum Find an evening’s worth of entertainment in one place by Lisa O’Neill Hill

An evening dance performance at Laguna Art Museum.

f your idea of visiting a museum is walking quietly The Laguna Art Museum is open until 9 p.m. around an exhibit while a docent eyes your every Thursdays, and after-hours programming includes move, you’ve never been to O.C. museums after hours. movie screenings and lectures. The museum works They are making art and culture more accessible to with Laguna Beach Live! to co-present monthly people with 9-to-5 jobs and doing it in a hip way. chamber concerts and with Laguna Dance Festival At the Orange County Museum for occasional performances. of Art, Third Thursdays gives During Laguna Beach’s “It’s really helpful to visitors access to exhibition- people to have that broad monthly First Thursday Art based events, including artist the museum offers of an experience in one Walk, talks, film screenings, and music and “Conversation evening in one place.” performances. The museum also With…” artist talks—and free partners with the Newport Beach admission. —Kirsten Schmidt Film Festival on the monthly About once a month at Cinema Orange series. Third Thursdays lectures and Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, patrons can enjoy Cinema Orange screenings are included in the price an after-hours viewing of the galleries coupled with of admission, parking is free, and you can buy dinner a special presentation. The gallery store offers a 20 percent discount and patrons can dine at Tangata, from a food truck. Galleries are open until 8 p.m. “It’s really helpful to people to have that broad the museum’s restaurant. Exhibitions, the gallery of an experience in one evening in one place,” says store, and the restaurant are open until 8 p.m., and Kirsten Schmidt, spokeswoman for the Orange County the program, which ranges from author lectures to Museum of Art. “You’re not driving all over the place. musical performances, runs from 8 to 9 p.m. on I think that’s very helpful with our crazy lifestyle.” select evenings. Fall/Winter 2013 | Premiere OC | 31

Museums/Art Centers

Santa Anaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Artistic Center Grand Centralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community outreach by Lauren Schroeder A month before John Spiak started as director and chief curator at Grand Central Art Center in fall 2011, a local activist group gathered outside the Santa Ana centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doors for a protest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel this organization was culturally relevant to this local community,â&#x20AC;? says Spiak. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was legitimate to hear that.â&#x20AC;? The Santa Ana population is 88.9 percent Hispanic, with an average age of 27. Now the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; a partnership between the city of Santa Ana and Cal State Fullertonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;engages this community through the arts/activism movement called social practice, speciďŹ cally through Grand Centralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artist-in-residency program. A few recent projects: s -ISAEL $IAZ AND !MY 3ANCHEZ RECORDED HISTO RIES FROM LOCAL ACTIVISTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS $IAZ and Sanchez led bilingual walking tours through downtown Santa Ana, projecting the recorded stories from a wagon equipped with an audio SYSTEM AND &- TRANSMITTER

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A Close Brush with Art Whatever your creative interest, Irvine Fine Arts Center probably has a class for it by Lisa Pawlak

Inside the ceramics studio at Irvine Fine Arts Center

At the Irvine Fine Arts Center, you can take classes IN DRAWING AND PAINTING !ND -OROCCAN COOKING jewelry enameling, pottery, letterpress printmaking, and the Japanese ďŹ&#x201A;oral art of ikebana. The breadth and number of classesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;about 100 are offered each quarterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are unusual for a city-run adult art education program. But the center, founded in 32 | Premiere iere re OC | Fall/Winter 2013

1981, is a unique place. The 18,000-square-foot facility in Heritage Park is dedicated to a wide variety of studio arts. There are studios for ceramics, drawing and painting, culinary arts, photography, jewelry making, and printmaking and paper arts. (Traditional arts such as knitting, quilting, and mosaics are also taught but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a dedicated space of their own.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not intimidating,â&#x20AC;? says Katherine Johnson, art education program coordinator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not getting GRADED YOU RE HERE FOR PERSONAL CREATIVE EXPLORATION v To help you choose from all these options, the center will hold an open house Feb. 22, with studio tours and artist demonstrations. Whatever your choice, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re guaranteed to get more than just a way to hone your talent, Johnson says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you had a hard day at work, you can come here and be transported into a different space. We have a community of people here sharing the same passion, and that passion is art.â&#x20AC;?

PR O MO TI O N

ARTS PROFILE

Irvine Barclay Theatre A â&#x20AC;&#x153;small hall with big talent,â&#x20AC;? Irvine Barclay Theatre hand-picks established creative talent as well as innovators from around the nation and the world and presents them to Orange County. Under the guidance of its president, Douglas C. Rankin, the Barclay has emerged as one of Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most imaginative performing arts showcases. Equally important, in its function as a civic resource, the Barclay is home to many Irvine and Orange County arts and community cultural organizations, big and small, ranging from Philharmonic Society of Orange County concerts WR ORFDO GDQFH DFDGHP\ UHFLWDOV ,WV DIÂżOLDWLRQ ZLWK 8&, LV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG E\ YDULRXV VWXGHQW DQG IDFXOW\ DFWLYLWLHV GLVWLQJXLVKHG lecturers, and key events sponsored by the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s professional schools. Cheng Hall, is renowned for its precise acoustics, uninterrupted sightlines, professional production capabilities and appealing ambience.

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: LEO [GERMANY] October 5 Mind-bending physical theater. SYDNEY DANCE COMPANY [AUSTRALIA] October 16 The premier dance company from down-under. POTTED POTTER [ENGLAND] November 14-16 Monty Python meets Harry Potter CLUB MILONGA [ARGENTINA] January 18 A gala onstage fundraiser featuring the dancers and musicians of the Broadway hit, Forever Tango. CHANTICLEER [SAN FRANCISCO] May 10 An orchestra of voices.

TICKETS & INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT: IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine CA 92612 call: (949) 854-4646 thebarclay.org facebook.com/irvinebarclay

Museums/Art Centers

Editor’s Picks

Spotlight

Don’t-Miss Museum/Art Center Events

Berenika Schmitz, Executive Director, Casa Romantica

Nov. 7

Oct. 5 through Dec. 31: Artist Matthew Moore comes from a long line of farmers and brings the knowledge of how water transforms desert land to a residency that marks the 100th anniversary of the Los Angeles Aqueduct (Grand Central Art Center).

Berenika Schmitz was recently named executive director of Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente; she also serves on Dana Point’s arts commission and is the artistic and executive director of the Dana Point Symphony.

Oct. 19 through Jan. 12: “Worn to be Wild: The Black Leather Jacket” explores the cultural signiﬁcance of the universal emblem of cool (Muzeo).

Oct. 27 through Feb. 15: More than 200 jewels, timepieces, and accessories are on display in “A Quest for Beauty: The Art of Van Cleef & Arpels” (Bowers Museum).

Nov. 7 through 10: A new event examines the intersection of Art & Nature through exhibits, performances, and a keynote from historian Kevin Starr (Laguna Art Museum). Nov. 7 through Dec. 31: Groundbreaking Los Angeles-based Chicano artist Frank Romero shows work from throughout his 50-year career (Muckenthaler Cultural Center).

Nov. 23 through Dec. 15: Pick up unique holiday gifts from among the works produced by 175 artists showcased at Winter Fantasy (Sawdust Art Festival).

Dec. 15 through March 2: West Coast artists helped chart a new course in modern art, as seen in “Landscape Into Abstraction” (Orange County Museum of Art).

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“I have lived here since 2009 and I’ve always loved Casa Romantica. I was always visiting it; I would come and stand on the terrace and take it all in. The venue is one of most beautiful places on the coast, and there’s a lot of history because it was the home of Ole Hanson, the founder of San Clemente. I always thought it was a hidden jewel with potential. Our goal is to be the premier cultural center of South County and to bring excellent artists and guest speakers here. I envision a full house and a lot of people feeling welcome here. It’s a home, so it’s inviting and warm—it has an intimate feeling and space.”

Globetrotting in Fullerton The Muckenthaler Cultural Center brings the world to Fullerton’s doorstep through performances and exhibits. Here’s a brief itinerary of some of the countries that Muckenthaler patrons have “visited” recently:

SOUTH KOREA “2013 Fullerton/Yong-In Exchange Exhibition,” “The Lasting Beauty of Buncheong Pottery” exhibit

MEXICO “La Xilograﬁa: Mexican Woodcut Prints” exhibit

CUBA El 33: Featuring Marisoul of La Santa Cecilia concert

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TAHITI/NEW ZEALAND/SAMOA Muckenthaler Luau

CHINA “Songbirds” puppet show and workshop homeschool event

RUSSIA Russian Folk Dances: Nouveau Chamber Ballet with Camerata Nova Solisti

UNITED STATES The Brombies bluegrass concert

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Inside Peter Blake Gallery, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year

Roaring 20 Peter Blake Gallery celebrates a milestone year by Anastacia Grenda

hen Peter Blake saw a vacant space at the his intuition and narrowed his focus to minimalist, Village Faire Shoppes in Laguna Beach, monochromatic, and abstract paintings. It’s a style, he knew immediately that he should open he says, “that’s always been part of my life,” even an art gallery there—even though he had never run though it wasn’t the easiest sell to collectors. He now a gallery and had just been promoted to general works with about 20 national and international artists. manager at a local restaurant. A lover of art and Blake says it’s never been a better time to be architecture, he decided to follow part of the Orange County art “I’ve never known a time scene, especially in Laguna his instincts, which he says led when I’ve been more to his success. His eponymous Beach. “We have so many great gallery celebrates its 20th galleries—Salt, Sue Greenwood, proud to say I am an anniversary this year. Orange County art dealer.” George Gallery—and where During the past 20 years, he before some galleries did the —Peter Blake has become a leading ﬁgure in same exact thing and there the county’s contemporary art scene, helped found was more of a competitive nature, there’s now more the city’s Gallery Row and the First Thursday Art specialization and gallery owners are sending clients Walk, and led the transformation of Ocean Avenue, back and forth,” he says. the gallery’s current location, into a home for galleries Blake may just be Laguna’s biggest booster. and lifestyle boutiques. This year, he received a Helena When he talks about the city’s proliferation of Modjeska Cultural Legacy Award during the 14th small businesses and art galleries, his enthusiasm annual Orange County Arts Awards ceremony. is contagious. “I’ve never known a time when I’ve Blake originally represented artists working in a been more proud to say I am an Orange County range of styles. But in 2008, he again listened to art dealer.” Fall/Winter 2013 | Premiere OC | 37

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Off the Wall Hurley gives young artists the space to create by Lauren Schroeder Hurley’s Monthly Throw Up gives emerging artists a rare opportunity to create art on a large scale. Big, blank walls are hard to come by, and the amount of paint required can be cost prohibitive. “This was his ﬁrst mural,” says Josh Grelock, lead production artist at Hurley, of Johnny Payne, Throw Up artist for July. “He’s never done anything bigger than an 8.5-inch-by-11-inch piece of paper.” The 8-by-16-foot wall is “liberating” for the artists, says Jennie Cotterill, community outreach artist coordinator at Hurley. “We’re trying to give them an opportunity to do something big, not pay for paint, make a mess, and also give them a video for their own website: community service for the arts.” “Throw up” is a grafﬁti term referring to big letters or words painted quickly and illegally, often at risk of

Artist Johnny Payne’s work on a pair of sneakers.

being painted over by another artist. Unlike the precarious existence of a real throw up, each Monthly Throw Up mural leaves panel by panel with its artist. At the customization counter at Salvation, a tribrand retail store in the Irvine Spectrum Center that sells Nike, Converse and Hurley apparel, the Monthly Throw Up art can be custom printed onto shoes and shirts. But get it quick—the featured art is only available for apparel customization until the end of each month.

anaheim ballet

The Nutcracker presents

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Art Walks Check out O.C.’s cultural hot spots Art walks have everything you need for a night on the town: art gallery parties, music, and a lively scene at local bars and restaurants. See for yourself at one of these O.C. art walks:

HUNTINGTON BEACH Huntington Beach Downtown Art Walk Third Thursday of every month, 6 to 9 p.m. Main Street and the Strand on Fifth Street, 714-536-8300, hbdowntown.com

LAGUNA BEACH

ANAHEIM

First Thursdays Art Walk First Thursday of every month, 6 to 9 p.m. Coast Highway, 949-683-6871, ﬁrstthursdaysartwalk.com

Art Crawl Experience (ACE) Quarterly, second Saturdays, 6 to 10 p.m. Center Street Promenade, 714-956-3586, downtownanaheim.com

SANTA ANA

COSTA MESA

Santa Ana Art Walk First Saturday of every month, 7 to 10 p.m. Second Street Promenade, from Broadway to Spurgeon Street, and The East End, between Third and Fifth streets and Bush and French streets, santaanaartwalk.com

SOBECA Art Walk Last Tuesday of every month, 6 to 10 p.m. The Lab and The Camp centers, 2930 and 2937 Bristol St., and neighboring businesses, thelab.com, thecampsite.com

FULLERTON

Santiago Art District Art Walk First Saturday of every month from May through October, 7 to 10 p.m. Between Santa Ana Boulevard and Santiago Street, and Civic Center Boulevard and Poinsettia Street, santiagoartdistrict.blogspot.com

Downtown Fullerton Art Walk First Friday of every month, 6 to 10 p.m. Downtown Fullerton, area surrounding Harbor Boulevard and Commonwealth Avenue, fullertonartwalk.com

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Editor’s Picks

Spotlight

Don’t-Miss Art Gallery Events

Christopher Jeffries, Glassblower Jeffries Glass

Oct. 12

Christopher Jeffries is a Laguna Beach resident and a glassblower with a studio in Santa Ana. He’s exhibited his work at both the Festival of Arts and the Sawdust Art Festival.

Dec. 8 Oct. 5 through March 1: The summer art festivals have cleared out, but there’s still plenty to see on Laguna Canyon Road during Artist Open Studios tours (various locations).

Oct. 12 through Dec. 15: “The 45th Annual Watercolor West International Juried Exhibition” shows the versatility of the medium, as seen in 100 paintings from artists around the world (City of Brea Art Gallery).

Nov. 1 through 10: Twenty-ﬁve artists make prints for sale, and for each other, in “Periphery: Print Exchange” (Artists Republic 4 Tomorrow).

Dec. 8: Astrid Preston, Helen Lundeberg, and Keith Johnston are among the artists scheduled for SCAPE Gallery this coming season; stop by in December to see Ray Turner’s paintings during the Corona del Mar Christmas Walk (SCAPE).

Jan. 11 through Feb. 12: Jordan Clark and Jenny Sharaf use collages, paintings, and mixed-media installations to explore our celebrity culture in “Designed Identity” (CES Contemporary).

To see a chronological list of all Editor’s Picks, go to the Arts Datebook on Page 52.

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“I chose to live in Laguna because as a kid my grandmother lived at the El Morro trailer park, and we would spend our summers there. I love the area—I love that the town has so many artists and how the community supports the arts and that there are so many galleries. It is different than all the other beach cities—there’s so much charm and character. It has a small-town feel but brings people from all over the United States and the world who come in and support the arts. I think it all ties in to making it a great place for an artist to make a living.”

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Yoga studio: Eric and Denise Antonini, co-founders and owners of You and the Mat, show yoga-inspired ďŹ ne art (photography by Robert Sturman and sculptures by Steven Lustig, for instance) in the yoga studio and meditation room as well as the reception area. Laguna Design Center, 23811 Aliso Creek Road, Suite 100, Laguna Niguel. 949-342-5410, youandthemat.com. Hair salon: The Living Room Salon & Art Gallery lives up to its name with rotating exhibits showcased in the lobby and on the walls by the stylistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; workstations. Owner Lacey Sakert selects most of the artists; a recent show focused on David Weidmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheery â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s prints. 125 Rochester St., Costa Mesa. 949-631-0808, thelivingroomsalon.com. Frozen yogurt shop: Top your fro-yo with a sprinkling of culture at foaSOUTH. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a partnership between the Festival of Arts and the Active Culture natural foods cafĂŠ and yogurt shop, where exhibits related to the

summer arts festival rotate year-round. 1006 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. 949-715-5188, foapom.com. Bookstore: Browse the walls as well as the shelves at As Issued Art + Design Bookstore. Dana â&#x20AC;&#x153;DJâ&#x20AC;? Jazayeriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shop at The Lab specializes in contemporary design and art books, and the rotating art exhibits encompass a variety of styles. 2930 Bristol St., Suite A-104, Costa Mesa. 949-300-7118, asissued.com.

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All the World’s on Stage Irvine Barclay Theatre serves a diverse audience with a broad range of programming by Barbara McMurray A scene from Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet’s “Indigo Rose”

iverse. Eclectic. Emblematic of our melt- every kind of music and theater, cirque-style shows, ing-pot culture. All apt ways to succinctly and world culture presentations. There are also many describe the programming and mindset at community events, including lectures, performances Irvine Barclay Theatre. Many are surprised to learn by local groups, UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of that the theater, located on a 2.3-acre site next to the the Arts shows, and university events such as the UC Irvine campus, is not part of the university. The annual White Coat Ceremony, which celebrates the Barclay is a unique public-private partnership among incoming class of the medical school. the city of Irvine, the university, The Barclay is always good and the private sector. for programming surprises. Two “We host productions The $17.6 million theater years ago, the Barclay and Arts presented in Chinese, opened its doors in 1990, after Orange County began particiFarsi, Spanish, and many pating in the National Theatre four years of planning and funother languages.” draising helmed by Douglas Live program from London. The Rankin. As the Barclay’s preshigh production quality of the —Douglas Rankin ident, then as now, Rankin and National Theatre of London’s his eight-person administrative staff select the artists broadcast plays combined with the low ticket price— and manage the events. The theater attracts cultur- only $20 to feel that you’re in a theater on the South ally diverse audiences, between 80,000 and 100,000 Bank or the West End—caused word to spread, and attendance has grown. guests per year. Much of the Barclay’s programming appeals to a “We host productions presented in Chinese, Farsi, Spanish, and many other languages,” says Rankin. variety of ages, making it a popular venue for fam“It’s rewarding to be the go-to facility for organi- ily-friendly theater outings such as this season’s zations of so many different ethnic backgrounds.” appearance by Austria’s Salzburg Marionettes perThe 756-seat center presents contemporary dance, forming a 75-minute version of the “Ring Cycle.” Fall/Winter 2013 | Premiere OC | 43

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Speakers in the House Lecture series brings bright minds to O.C. by Lisa O’Neill Hill The esteemed authors, activists, and scientists invited to be part of The Witte Lectures live, breathe, and sleep the most topical issues of the day, and the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation makes them accessible. Tom Brokaw, Sebastian Junger, Anna Quindlen and dozens of others have helped the lecture series earn a local and national reputation. Attend a Witte lecture and you’ll expand your perspectives and learn more about something that interests you. You’ll also get a chance to engage—and possibly meet—the speaker, given that a question-and-answer session follows each lecture and the auditorium only seats 215. On Oct. 30, acclaimed author and writing professor Zadie Smith will give a lecture titled “Why Write?” O.C. novelist Peggy Hesketh will speak Nov. 7, and the early part of 2014 will bring three A-list journalists to

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Newport Beach. Kenneth Turan (Los Angeles Times and National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition”), Frank Bruni (The New York Times) and Rick Reilly (ESPN and ESPN.com) will take the podium in January, February, and March, respectively. That’s really something to talk about. Learn more at nbplfoundation.com.

Editor’s Picks Don’t-Miss Events Oct. 3, Nov. 7: The Cinema Orange series screens

Nov. 17: David Sedaris brings his signature brand

two documentaries: “16 Acres,” about the rebuilding of Ground Zero, and “Diller, Scofidio + Renfro: Reimagining Lincoln Center and the High Line,” about the ﬁrm behind the renovation of the two New York City attractions (Orange County Museum of Art).

of humor to Orange County (Irvine Barclay Theatre).

Oct. 3 through Jan. 25: Artists make some

Dec. 15: Relive celebrations of the past (and

noise by blending audio, video, images, text elements, and various objects in “Sound/Sculptures” (Beall Center for Art + Technology).

remember some truly interesting fashion choices) at “Charles Phoenix’s Retro Holiday Show” with its slides from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s (Curtis Theatre).

Oct. 31: Benedict Cum-

To see a chronological list of all Editor’s Picks, go to the Arts Datebook on Page 52.

berbatch and Jonny Lee Miller provide the thrills and chills this Halloween in “Frankenstein,” directed on the London stage by Danny Boyle and shown Oct. 31 onscreen as part of the National Theatre Live series (Irvine Barclay Theatre). 44 | Premiere OC | Fall/W Fa Fall/Winter Winter 2013

Nov. 21: Expect songs, dancing, impersonations, skits—and plenty of laughter—during “An Evening with Martin Short” (Segerstrom Center for the Arts).

*For a comprehensive list of arts and entertainment events, visit our online calendar at orangecoast.com/arts. *Get the latest on Orange County arts events delivered to your inbox with our Don’t Miss newsletter. Sign up at orangecoast.com/join.

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Mixed Media Chapter and Verse on Poetry Irvine-based Moon Tide Press has championed Southern California poets since its founding in 2006. The company publishes three books of poetry each year; it also holds readings at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton and provides judges for the Orange County high school competition Poetry Out Loud. Here’s a selection from a recent Moon Tide release, “The Silence of Doorways” by Sharon Venezio:

‘Imprint’ I notice an imprint of a bird on the office window, a perfect outline of the face. My finger traces the still pool of the eyes, the creased, anonymous forehead. From the edge of my wingless day, I imagine her nesting, delivering mouthfuls of food to craving young, swooping down, coming back again. I close my eyes, wish for rain to erode the uncommissioned canvas of the winged and windowed, the sparrowed and swallowed, and to wash me, too, out of this workday into the vast skyline, away from the men who hover five stories high who squeegee her imploded beak, blindly erase her eyes.

The cover art for “The Silence of Doorways” by Sharon Venezio

Moon Tide Press’ next book, John Brantingham’s “The Green of Sunset,” comes out in November. An open reading is scheduled for Nov. 21 at the Muckenthaler. moontidepress.com.

Fullerton, CA: Where we celebrate the arts every day of the year!

FULLERTON COLLEGE FINE ARTS DIVISION Professional Artist Faculty 200 Courses In Art, Digital Art, Music, & Theatre Countless Alumni Success Stories art.fullcoll.edu | theatre.fullcoll.edu music.fullcoll.edu | 714-992-7035 (Fine Arts)

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Orange County Arts Organizations and Venues CULTURAL/ PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS

Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714-567-3600, bowers.org

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949-498-2139, casaromantica.org

Children’s Museum at La Habra 301 S. Euclid St., 562-905-9793, lhcm.org

Clayes Performing Arts Center Cal State Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd., 657-278-3371, fullerton.edu Irvine Barclay Theatre 4242 Campus Drive, 949-854-4646, thebarclay.org Muckenthaler Cultural Center 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714-738-6595, themuck.org Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 and 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org Soka Performing Arts Center 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, 949-480-4278, performingarts.soka.edu

MUSEUMS/ART CENTERS Art-A-Fair 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-494-4514, art-a-fair.com

Chuck Jones Center for Creativity 3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, 949-660-7791, chuckjonescenter.org ExplorOcean 600 E. Bay Ave., Newport Beach, 949-675-8915, explorocean.org

International Surﬁng Museum 411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, 714-960-3483, surﬁngmuseum.org

Sawdust Art Festival 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-494-3030, sawdustartfestival.org

Irvine Fine Arts Center 14321 Yale Ave., 949-724-6880, irvineﬁnearts.org

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The Irvine Museum 18881 Von Karman Ave., Suite 100, 949-476-0294, irvinemuseum.org

Laguna Beach Live! 949-715-9713, lagunabeachlive.org

Laguna Art Museum 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949-494-8971, lagunaartmuseum.org

MenAlive, the Orange County Gay Men’s Chorus 866-636-2548, menalivechorus.org

Festival of Arts 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 800-487-3378, foapom.com Fullerton Museum Center 301 N. Pomona Ave., 714-738-6545, cityoffullerton.com Grand Central Art Center 125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, 714-567-7233, grandcentralartcenter.com Heritage Museum of Orange County 3101 W. Harvard St., Santa Ana, 714-540-0404, heritagemuseumoc.org

MenAlive, the Orange County Gay Men’s Chorus Muzeo 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714-95-MUZEO (956-8936), muzeo.org Orange County Center for Contemporary Art 117 N. Sycamore, Santa Ana, 714-667-1517, occca.org Orange County Museum of Art 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, 949-759-1122, ocma.net

Irvine Fine Arts Center Beall Center for Art + Technology at UC Irvine 712 Arts Plaza, 949-8246206, beallcenter.uci.edu

Dana Point Symphony 301-832-0388, danapointsymphony.com

Huntington Beach Art Center 538 Main St., 714-374-1650, huntingtonbeachart center.org

Palm Court Arts Complex at Orange County Great Park Marine Way and Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, 866-829-3829, ocgp.org Pretend City Children’s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine, 949428-3900, pretendcity.org

Orange County Symphony 714-778-0314, ocsymphony.org Pacific Chorale 714-662-2345, pacificchorale.org Pacific Symphony 714-755-5799, pacificsymphony.org Philharmonic Society of Orange County 949-553-2422, philharmonicsociety.org South Coast Symphony 714-731-8079, southcoastsymphony.org

DANCE Anaheim Ballet 714-520-0904, anaheimballet.org Backhausdance 714-497-3137, backhausdance.org Fall/Winter 2013 | Premiere OC | 47

Orange County Arts Organizations and Venues Festival Ballet Theatre 714-962-5440, festivalballet.org

Huntington Beach Playhouse 7111 Talbert Ave., 714-3750696, hbplayhouse.com

The Wooden Floor 714-541-8314, thewoodenďŹ&#x201A;oor.org

Laguna Playhouse 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-4972787, lagunaplayhouse.com

THEATERS 3-D Theatricals Plummer Auditorium, 201 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, 714-589-2770, 3dtshows.com

Maverick Theater 110 E. Walnut Ave., Fullerton, 714-526-7070, mavericktheater.com

Attic Community Theater 2995 W. Segerstrom Ave., Santa Ana, 714-662-2525, ocact.com

Musical Theatre Village 36-C Mauchly, Irvine, 949-753-1996, musicaltheatrevillage.net

Cabrillo Playhouse 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 949-492-0465, cabrilloplayhouse.org

Mysterium 19211 Dodge Ave., Santa Ana, 714-505-3454, mysteriumtheater.com Backhausdance

Westminster Community Theatre 7272 Maple St., 714-8938626, wctstage.org

CONCERT VENUES City National Grove of Anaheim 2200 E. Katella Ave., 714-712-2700, citynational groveofanaheim.com The Coach House 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, 949-496-8930, thecoachhouse.com Honda Center 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714-704-2500, hondacenter.com House of Blues Anaheim 1530 S. Disneyland Drive, 714-778-BLUE (2583), hob.com/anaheim The Observatory/ Constellation Room 3503 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, 714-957-0600, observatoryoc.com PaciďŹ c Amphitheatre 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-1870, pacamp.com

Camino Real Playhouse 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949-489-8082, caminorealplayhouse.org

Newport Theatre Arts Center 2501 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, 949-631-0288, ntaconline.com

Chance Theater 5552 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills, 714-7773033, chancetheater.com

Rose Center Theater 14140 All American Way, Westminster, 714-793-1150, rosecentertheater.com

Costa Mesa Playhouse 661 Hamilton St., 949-650-5269, costamesaplayhouse.com

Secret City Comics Society 141 W. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton, 855-467-7687, secretcitycomedy.com

Curtis Theatre 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, 714-990-7722, curtistheatre.com

South Coast Repertory 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-5555, scr.org

Encore Dinner Theatre 690 El Camino Real, Tustin, 855-545-5400, encoredinnertheatre.com

Stages Theatre 400 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 714-5254484, stagesoc.org

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Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 8808 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, 949-855-8095, livenation.com South Coast Repertory

Galleries A sampling of O.C. galleries ALISO VIEJO Founders Hall Art Gallery Soka University, 1 University Drive, 949-480-4081, soka.edu

ANAHEIM Rothick Art Haus 170 S. Harbor Blvd., 714-829-8283, rothick.com

BREA City of Brea Gallery 1 Civic Center Circle, 714-990-7730, breagallery.com Sarah Bain Gallery 110 W. Birch St., No.1, 714-990-0500, sarahbaingallery.com

CORONA DEL MAR SCAPE Gallery 2859 E. Coast Highway, 949-723-3406, scapesite.com

COSTA MESA The ARTery Gallery @ The Lab 2930 Bristol St., thelab.com H Space Gallery Hurley, 1945 Placentia Ave., 949-548-9375, hurley.com

Orange County Arts Organizations and Venues DANA POINT The Shed Fine Art Gallery 24471 Del Prado, 949-429-5591, theshed-danapoint.com

FULLERTON Begovich Gallery Cal State Fullerton, 800 State College Blvd., 657-278-7750, fullerton.edu Magoski Arts Colony 223/225 W. Santa Fe Ave., 714-441-1504, magoskiartscolony.com

IRVINE Contemporary Art Center, Room, and University Art galleries UC Irvine, 949-824-9854, arts.uci.edu

LAGUNA BEACH Artist Eye Laguna Gallery 1294 S. Coast Highway, 949-497-5898, artisteyelagunagallery.com

The George Gallery 354 N. Coast Highway, 949-715-4377, thegeorgegallery.com

Simard Bilodeau Galerie 1945 Laguna Canyon Road, 949-376-7611, simardbilodeau.com

JoAnne Artman Gallery 326 N. Coast Highway, 949-510-5481, joanneartmangallery.com

Studio 7 Galleries 384-B N. Coast Highway, Suite 3, 949-497-1080 (north), 1590 S. Coast Highway, 949-715-0012 (south), studio7gallery.com

Laguna College of Art + Design Gallery 2222 Laguna Canyon Road, 949-376-6000, lcad.edu

Susan Spiritus Gallery 20351 Irvine Ave., 714-754-1286, susanspiritusgallery.com

ORANGE Guggenheim Gallery Chapman University, 1 University Drive, 714-997-6800, guggenheimgallery.org

Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art 611 S. Coast Highway, 949-715-9604, lgoca.com Peter Blake Gallery 435 Ocean Ave., 949-3769994, peterblakegallery.com Quorum Gallery 374 N. Coast Highway, 949-494-4422, quorumgallery.com Artist Eye Laguna Gallery

CES Contemporary Sue Greenwood Fine Art 330 N. Coast Highway, 949-494-0669, suegreenwoodﬁneart.com Townley Gallery 570 S. Coast Highway, 949-715-1860, townleygallery.com

Artists Republic 4 Tomorrow 210 N. Coast Highway, 949-988-0603, ar4t.com

Salt Fine Art 1492 S. Coast Highway, 949-715-5554, saltﬁneart.net

CES Contemporary 480 Ocean Ave., Suite A, 949-547-1716, cescontemporary.com

Sandstone Gallery 384-A N. Coast Highway, 949-497-6775, sandstonegallery.com

SAN CLEMENTE San Clemente Art Association Gallery 100 N. Calle Seville, 949-492-7175, paintsanclemente.com Gallery 104 166 Avenida Del Mar, 949-218-0903, gallery104.com

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Art Resource Group 20351 Irvine Ave., 949-640-1972, artresourcegroup.com

Avantgarden— The Art Gallery 207 N. Broadway, 714-5588843, artavantgarden.com

Brett Rubbico Gallery 361 Old Newport Blvd., 949-515-5102, brettrubbicogallery.com

Showcase Gallery South Coast Plaza Village, 3851 S. Bear St., Suite B-15, 714-540-6430, ocﬁnearts.org

Debra Huse Gallery 229 Marine Ave., 949-723-6171, debrahusegallery.com

TUSTIN Chemers Gallery 17300 E. 17th St., Suite G, 714-731-5432, chemersgallery.com

Arts Datebook OCTOBER Cinema Orange Oct. 3 and Nov. 7 Orange County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, 949-759-1122, ocma.net ‘Sound/Sculptures’ Oct. 3 through Jan. 25 The Beall Center for Art + Technology, UC Irvine, 712 Arts Plaza, 949-824-6206, beallcenter.uci.edu Matthew Moore Oct. 5 through Dec. 31 Grand Central Art Center, 125 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, 714-567-7233, grandcentralartcenter.com Artist Open Studios Oct. 5 through March 1 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-4970722, lagunabeachcity.net Bernadette Peters Oct. 11 Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org Festival Ballet Theatre: ‘The Firebird’ and ‘Texture of Time’ Oct. 12 and 13 Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, 949854-4646, thebarclay.org ‘The 45th Annual Watercolor West International Juried Exhibition’ Oct. 12 through Dec. 15 City of Brea Art Gallery, 1 Civic Center Circle, 714-990-7730, breagallery.com RagFest Oct. 19 and 20 Steamers Jazz Club and Café, 138 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 714-871-8800 and Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton, 714-738-6595, ragfest.com 52 | Premiere OC | Fall/Winter 2013

‘Worn to be Wild: The Black Leather Jacket’ Oct. 19 through Jan. 12 Muzeo, 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, 714-95-MUZEO (9568936), muzeo.org ‘Priscilla Queen of the Desert’ Oct. 22-27 Segerstrom Center for the Arts ‘A Quest for Beauty: The Art of Van Cleef & Arpels’ Oct. 27 through Feb. 15 Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, 714567-3600, bowers.org ‘Frankenstein’ Oct. 31 Irvine Barclay Theatre

NOVEMBER ‘Periphery: Print Exchange’ Nov. 1 through 10 Artists Republic 4 Tomorrow, 210 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 949-988-0603, ar4t.com Paciﬁc Chorale: Verdi ‘Requiem’ Nov. 3 Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 714-662-2345, paciﬁcchorale.org ‘Diana Vishneva: On the Edge’ Nov. 6 through 10 Segerstrom Center for the Arts Art & Nature Nov. 7 through 10 Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, 949-494-8971, lagunaartmuseum.org Frank Romero Nov. 7 through Dec. 31 Muckenthaler Cultural Center, themuck.org ‘Potted Potter’ Nov. 14 through 16 Irvine Barclay Theatre

David Sedaris Nov. 17 Irvine Barclay Theatre ‘An Evening with Martin Short’ Nov. 21 Segerstrom Center for the Arts Drake Nov. 21 Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, 714-704-2500, hondacenter.com Winter Fantasy Nov. 23 through Dec. 15 Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-494-3030, sawdustartfestival.org ‘Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks’ Nov. 26 through Dec. 29 Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949-497-2787 lagunaplayhouse.com

DECEMBER New York Polyphony Dec. 1 Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, 949-480-4278, performingarts.soka.edu ‘The Eight: Reindeer Monologues’ Dec. 3-22 The Chance Theater, 5552 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills, 714-777-3033, chancetheater.com Ray Turner Reception Dec. 8 SCAPE Gallery, 2859 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, 949-723-3406, scapesite.com ‘Charles Phoenix’s Retro Holiday Show’ Dec. 15 Curtis Theatre, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, 714-990-7722, curtistheatre.com

‘Landscape Into Abstraction’ Dec. 15 through March 2 Orange County Museum of Art

JANUARY ShowOff! International Playwriting Festival Jan. 4 through 12 Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 949-489-8082, caminorealplayhouse.org ‘Trudy and Max in Love...’ Jan. 5 through 26 South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-708-5555, scr.org Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg with Paciﬁc Symphony Jan. 9 through 11 Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 714-755-5799, paciﬁcsymphony.org ‘Designed Identity’ Jan. 11 through Feb. 12 CES Contemporary, 480 Ocean Ave., A, Laguna Beach, 949-547-1716, cescontemporary.com ‘Forever Tango’ Jan. 16 Irvine Barclay Theatre Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev Jan. 24 through 26 Segerstrom Center for the Arts

FEBRUARY Laguna Beach Music Festival Feb. 3 through 9 Laguna Playhouse 949-715-9713, lagunabeachmusicfestival.com Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet Feb. 13 Irvine Barclay Theatre Mandelring Quartet Feb. 23 Irvine Barclay Theatre 949-553-2422, philharmonicsociety.org

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