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32 A CELEBRATION OF

THE SEA Phil Dike’s paintings go on view.

54 A THREE-RING ART CIRCUS Festival season returns to Laguna Beach, drawing in art lovers from across world.

THEATER

Sixty-ﬁve years after “An American in Paris” hit the silver screen, it captured hearts and minds – and feet – on Broadway; Chance Theater isn’t playing it safe.

MUSIC

The American Composers Festival celebrates immigrants with “Ellis Island”; pianist Joyce Wang combines virtuosity with spontaneity.

VISUAL ARTS

The California-Paciﬁc Triennial explores the connections between art and architecture; a look at diverse styles at four galleries in O.C.

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The National Choreographers Initiative captures what is happening in ballet choreography; the Eifman Ballet reconceives “Giselle” in red.

MIXED MEDIA

The state of the jazz scene in O.C.; local colleges and universities are expanding their arts presence on and off campus.

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New Adventures Welcome to Premiere OC, your comprehensive guide to the performing and visual arts in Orange County. This issue is filled with new adventures across all genres of the arts, including music, theater, dance, the visual arts and more – we are proud to showcase more than 250 performances, exhibitions, and artsrelated events throughout our community. The great part about Orange County is that we have world-class venues that present world-class shows and talent, along with smaller venues that showcase extraordinary talent in more intimate settings. For dance aficionados, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts continues to present some of the world’s leading companies, including the Eifman Ballet’s take on the classic, “Giselle” – on a more local level, the Anaheim Ballet will also perform in the Center’s Samueli Theater. But great dance isn’t confined to Costa Mesa – The Irvine Barclay Theatre will host an outstanding array of dance performances, including the Festival Ballet’s 10th Annual Gala of the Stars, Molly Lynch’s National Choreographers Initiative, and the inspirational dancers from The Wooden Floor. Impressive dance, from classic ballet to contemporary to ballroom, it’s all here. On stage, Orange County continues to shine. Christopher Wheeldon’s “An American in Paris” is a must-see at the Segerstrom Center. Across the street, South Coast Repertory continues to present award-winning drama on their two stages. Don’t miss our story on the continued growth of the Chance Theater, and listing of editor’s picks throughout the county. While the beloved Irvine Meadows summer concerts are only a memory, the music scene continues to thrive in O.C. Our feature on the evolution and growth of local jazz gives you loads of options to see mega-stars like George Benson; jazz series at the Monarch Beach Hotel and Hyatt Newport Beach; and even O.C.’s own Jerry Mandel on the sax every week at Bayside restaurant. Classical music lovers won’t be disappointed – see our editor’s picks for more. With summer coming, it’s time explore arts adventures throughout Orange County. Don’t miss our feature story on Laguna Beach’s major arts festivals: The Pageant of the Masters / Festival of the Arts; the Art-A-Fair and the Sawdust Festival. While in Laguna, make a day of it – more than 80 galleries await you on your arts adventure. Finally, I would like to thank our editor, Richard Chang and our team of contributors who brought this issue to life. As well, I am grateful to all of the advertisers and arts organizations for their support.

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Deborah Cox stars as Rachel Marron and Judson Mills as Frank Farmer in “The Bodyguard,” coming in May to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Photography by Joan Marcus

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Sixty years after ‘An American in Paris’ put George Gershwin’s ‘symphonic tone poem’ on ﬁlm, a Broadway musical got it on its feet. by CRISTOFER GROSS

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Sara Esty and Garen Scribner in “An American in Paris,” coming to Segerstrom Center in April.

n traffic-snarled Southern California, it’s difficult to imagine the blats and wheezes of car horns inspiring a musical legacy. But 90 years ago, the honking of Parisian drivers inspired George Gershwin to write a 19-minute “symphonic tone poem” he called “An American in Paris.” It in turn inspired a 1951 film written by Alan J. Lerner that included nine additional songs by Gershwin and his lyricist brother Ira. Sixty-five years later, playwright Craig Lucas and director-choreographer Christopher Wheeldon took the film a stage further. Their 2015 Broadway musical would earn 12 Tony Award nominations and win four, including Best Choreography. The national tour of “An American in Paris” arrives at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts on April 25 for a two-week stand. Set in the years following World War II, Lucas’ story still follows an American GI named Jerry Mulligan, who has stayed in Paris to pursue his painting after falling in love with the City of Lights. The brightest of those lights turns out to be Lise, a mysteriously enchanting 19-year-old with whom he also falls in love. “We kept the bare bones of the movie’s characters and circumstances and took those essentials more seriously than Lerner’s original conceit,” Lucas said. “That dictated what songs to use. The only limita-

The “An American in Paris” touring company. tions on which songs we could use were that we not use anything from ‘Porgy and Bess’ and only use songs with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. “The search was wide ranging,” he continued. “But in truth, the vast number of playful and lighthearted songs outweighs the number of those with more weighty content.” “With the ﬁlm, MGM wanted it to be beautiful and happy and to help people forget about the war,” said Sara Esty, who plays Lise. “But Craig felt comfortable writing a book where the curtain comes and we see the Nazi ﬂag being torn down. It’s the liberation, and Paris is rebuilding and so are the characters. There’s that underlying theme of regrowth after a time of tragedy. “But, that being said,” she added, “it is a big Broadway musical with lots of singing and dancing. And, you can’t go wrong with a Gershwin tune.” April 25-May 7. scfta.org

The Return of Dance Romance “An American in Paris” arrives in Costa Mesa as the most-nominated film going into the 2017 Oscars was “La La Land,” which owes a debt to the same 1952 Oscar-winner that inspired the Broadway musical. “‘An American in Paris’ is such a stunner,” said “La La Land” writer-director Damien Chazelle. “That’s a movie that we just pillaged.” Though rare in recent decades, there have been film musicals that caught the public’s imagination. Baz Luhrmann’s “Moulin Rouge” and Rob Marshall’s “Chicago,” in 2001 and 2002 respectively, are examples. What distinguishes Chazelle’s film, however, is a lack of cynicism reminiscent of those postwar years.

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“My heart is exploding that people are embracing ‘La La Land,’” said Sara Esty, who plays Lise in the national tour. “I think they’re especially warm to it because someone like Ryan Gosling, who’s such a heartthrob and people know him as such, is going there and succeeding at it.” Gosling, who co-stars in “La La Land” with Emma Stone, happily tips his hat to Gene Kelly’s example in “An American in Paris.” “Gene Kelly broke barriers,” Esty said. “He was masculine and suave and charismatic and his conﬁdence and the nuances in his movement were so special and musical and groundbreaking. I love that it’s getting recognized and that they’re bringing it mainstream.” – Cristofer Gross

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THEATER

A Good Chance for Theatergoers For 2017, the Anaheim company isn’t playing safe. by CRISTOFER GROSS

ith a mix of pride and trepidation, Chance Theater Founding Artistic Director Oanh Nguyen acknowledged that his Anaheimbased theater company has launched an unusually adventurous 18th Season for 2017. Will Eno’s “Middletown,” Lauren Yee’s “in a word” and Nina Raine’s “Tribes” have emerged from the deep end of contemporary playwriting. “Parade,” too, which in 1999 earned Tony Awards for both Alfred Uhry’s book and Robert Jason Brown’s score, looks unﬂinchingly at a prejudice-fueled rush to judgment in 1913 Atlanta. “Tribes,” the Drama Desk’s 2012 Outstanding Play, takes us into a family that, after keeping their deaf son from feeling like the “other,” is splintered when he meets an independent woman raised by deaf parents. Eno’s brilliantly bewildering “Thom Pain,” starring

Oanh Nguyen

Nina Raine

Rainn Wilson, introduced Los Angeles to the playwright of “Middletown,” which The New York Times has praised as “screwball lyricism” that propels this “wry amble along the collective road to nowhere.” About “in a word,” SFGate noted that while writers from “Pinter to Annie Baker have mined drama from holes between the words we use … Yee ﬁnds similar riches in the holes within the words themselves.” Nguyen called Yee’s work “deeply emotional” and “one of those exceptional plays where it manages to show how well we understand what’s not being said.” “These are really amazing plays,” he said, “which means they aren’t necessarily going to be easy to get audiences into.” Those who do give Chance a chance this season will surely help encourage the 18-year-old’s maturity. chancetheater.com

Will Eno

2017 SEASON “Middletown” by Will Eno April 21-May 21 “Parade” Book by Alfred Uhry, Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown June 30 -July 30

“in a word” By Lauren Yee September 8 -October 8 “Tribes” By Nina Raine September 22 -October 22

THEATER EDITOR’S PICKS

DON’T-MISS

Theater Events June 7-25: A one-man show written by and starring James Lecesne, “The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey” tells the story of a 14-year-old who disappears. With original music by Duncan Sheik of “Spring Awakening” fame (Laguna Playhouse).

June 23-July 23: A classic

A rehearsal for a reading of “Little Black Shadows” by Kemp Powers, one of the works performed during the 2016 Paciﬁc Playwrights Festival.

March 21-April 2: The classic tale of Peter Pan gets reimagined in “Finding Neverland,” directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Segerstrom Center for the Arts). April 19-May 14: Andy Barnicle directs the world premiere of “King of the Road: The Roger Miller Story,” which follows the life of the Tony and Grammywinning country star Miller (Laguna Playhouse).

April 21-23: The 20th anniversary Paciﬁc Playwright’s Festival will feature readings of “Shrew!” by Amy Freed and “Anacostia Street Lions” by Tearrance Arvelle Chrisholm on April 21, “Long Lost” by Donald Margulies on April 22, and “Cambodian Rock Band” by Lauren Yee on April 23. Headlining the festival will be the world premiere of “The Siegel” by Michael Mitnick, March 24-April 23; the world premiere of “A Doll’s House, Part 2” by Lucas Hnath, April 9-30;

and the world premiere of “Yoga Play” by Dipika Guha, April 19-30 (South Coast Repertory).

May 5-June 4: Rita and Dieter meet their idol Gregor, the world’s most celebrated architect. But he’s got secrets and demons in “The Monster Builder,” written by Amy Freed (South Coast Repertory).

by Shakespeare, “The Merchant of Venice” explores controversial topics (religion, race, prejudice) and “the quality of mercy.” Directed by Joe Parrish (Stages Theatre).

July 8-29: Three-time Tony award nominee Harry Groener stars in “The Tempest,” considered to be Shakespeare’s most magical play. This will be performed under the stars at the Festival Amphitheatre in Garden Grove (Shakespeare Orange County).

May 5-June 4: A swashbuckling prequel to the Peter Pan story, “Peter and the Star Catcher,” is a ﬁve-time Tony Award-winning play based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson (Stages Theatre).

May 30-June 11: Based on the movie starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, “The Bodyguard” features Houston’s irresistible hits and an unpredictable love story. Grammy-nominated R&B/pop star Deborah Cox stars as Rachel Marron (Segerstrom Center for the Arts).

July 7-Sept. 2: The New Swan Shakespeare Festival celebrates its sixth season by presenting “The Taming of the Shrew” as well as “The Tempest” in its Elizabethanstyle theater-in-the-round, where every seat is close to the action (UC Irvine).

August 10-26: “Henry IV,” one of Shakespeare’s funniest plays, features the immortal Falstaff, the ne’er-do-well Prince Hal and the ﬁery Hotspur. Shakespeare OC’s artistic director John Walcutt is scheduled to play the title role (Shakespeare OC).

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Photo courtesy of South Coast Repertory

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Academy of St Martin in the Fields Featuring the award-winning Israeli pianist, Inon Barnatan.

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Pamyua With artists from Alaska and Greenland, traditional Inuit music meets R&B. Black Box Theatre.

APR 21 Murray Perahia Solo piano. 40+ years of musical excellence. Bach, Schubert, Mozart, Beethoven. APR 28 José Rizo’s Mongorama Grammy-nominated Latinjazz ensemble formed by KJazz 88.1 radio personality José Rizo (host of Jazz on the Latin Side). APR 30 Sundays @Soka with Pacific Symphony | Joyce Yang, Piano Beethoven.

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Brian Stokes Mitchell will perform with Megan Hilty in a program of Broadway hits and unforgettable melodies, April 21-22, at the RenĂŠe and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Photography courtesy of PaciďŹ c Symphony

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MUSIC

Immigrant inspection in Great Hall, Ellis Island during the early 1900s. Courtesy of National Park Service.

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Immigrants are celebrated in ‘Ellis Island,’ a cornerstone of Paciﬁc Symphony’s American Composers Festival. by TIM GRENDA 18 | PREMIERE OC | Spring/Summer 2017

n a year when immigrants and their stories have been a flash point of our national political discourse, compelling first-person stories of those who risked all to enter the United States generations ago will be a highlight of Pacific Symphony’s 18th annual American Composers Festival. “Ellis Island: The Dream of America” is a Grammyaward winning multimedia work that celebrates the hopes and fears of immigrants who arrived at Ellis Island between 1910 and 1940 in search of a better life in the United States. Composed by Peter Boyer for actors and orchestra with projected images, the work combines music with first-person narrations of seven immigrant stories. “As a matter of fact, each and every one of us knows or has some connection to someone who came through Ellis Island as their first vision of America,” says Carl St.Clair, Pacific Symphony’s musical director. The performance of “Ellis Island” will be filmed for an upcoming episode of the renowned PBS “Great Performances” television series, the first time any

John Adams

Detention of immigrants at Ellis Island during the early 1900s. Courtesy of National Park Service. national broadcast has originated from the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, officials say. “Pacific Symphony, through this PBS broadcast, has a chance to celebrate this nationally and internationally,” St.Clair says of the exposure. April 6-9. pacificsymphony.org

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American Composers Take Center Stage The annual American Composers Festival has been a highlight of every Paciﬁc Symphony season since it began in 2000, and this year’s edition will be no different. In addition to “Ellis Island: The Dream of America,” Paciﬁc

Symphony also will perform “Blue Shades” by Frank Ticheli and “The Dharma at Big Sur” by composer John Adams, who turns 70 this year. The latter piece will feature Tracy Silverman, the famed electric violinist.

AMERICAN COMPOSERS FESTIVAL April 6-8 at 8 p.m. April 9 at 3 p.m. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall Carl St.Clair conductor Tracy Silverman, electric violin, guest artist

RESOURCES paciﬁcsymphony.org/tickets/concert/Ellis_Island/13979 paciﬁcsymphony.org/about_us/core_purpose_history tracysilverman.com propulsivemusic.com/work/concert-music/ellis-island-thedream-of-america/

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MUSIC

Van Cliburn silver medalist Joyce Wang will perform April 30 with Paciﬁc Symphony at Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo.

Virtuosity Meets Spontaneity Internationally renowned solo pianist Joyce Yang performs with the Paciﬁc Symphony at Soka University. by SRI RAVIPATI

oyce Yang, who catapulted to international fame in 2005 as a silver medalist for the 12th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, will be returning to Orange County this spring to perform with Pacific Symphony for a third time. Following her grand debut at age 19, Yang received the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant. The Julliard-trained piano soloist is best known for captivating audiences with her virtuosity and interpretive sensitivity. She has collaborated with the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic and many other orchestras worldwide. On April 30, Yang will join Pacific Symphony as part of the “Sundays at Soka Series,” three, 70-minute concerts hosted by conductor Carl St.Clair. This season’s theme is “Beethoven” and features all five 20 | PREMIERE OC | Spring/Summer 2017

concertos as well as the Triple Concerto. Yang will be performing “Emperor.” “It has absolutely everything I’m looking for when I perform a piece by Beethoven,” she says. “It asks for emotional intensity, but there is sublime beauty in it, with so much poetry in the second movement.” Having performed with Paciﬁc Symphony twice before, she anticipates moments of spontaneity sprinkled throughout the performance. “It’ll be a little bit more free than a ﬁrst collaboration,” she says. “Maestro St.Clair is a chamber musician, and I feel like onstage he’s very malleable to small changes and spontaneous ideas. I’m really looking forward to what he will do with these pieces and what we end up with.” April 30. soka.edu

Photography by KT Kim

JOHN ALEXANDER’S FINAL TWO CONCERTS!

AMERICAN VOICES Saturday, April 8, 2017

MENG CONCERT HALL, CSU FULLERTON featuring: John Alexander Singers John Alexander, conducting

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MUSIC EDITOR’S PICKS

DON’T-MISS

Music Events May 27: Jake Shimabukuro has quickly become one of the world’s most exciting and innovative ukulele players (Segerstrom Concert Hall).

May 28: Enjoy free perforPaciﬁc Symphony performs with Paciﬁc Chorale in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.

March 31: The Danish National Symphony Orchestra performs with renowned soprano Deborah Voigt, a longtime O.C. resident and Cal State Fullerton graduate (Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall).

April 1: Graham Nash, of Crosby, Stills and Nash fame, brings his This Path Tonight Tour to Costa Mesa. Expect some stories along with songs (Segerstrom Concert Hall).

ers performing a program titled “American Voices.” This will be Alexander’s ﬁnal concert with his namesake ensemble (Meng Hall, Cal State Fullerton).

April 8: World Café – Island Soul is a celebration of Hawaiian music and culture featuring Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu and the Masters of Hawaiian Music. Say that 10 times fast (Musco Center for the Arts).

April 28: José Rizo, a DJ who April 2: Two internation-

mances by many of Southern California’s top Mexican and Mexican American performing groups, plus culture and arts booth and, of course, food in the Heartbeat of Mexico (Musco Center for the Arts).

June 18-25: The 37th annual Baroque Music Festival will immerse listeners in Bach, Purcell, Byrd, Jenkins, Gabrieli and Monteverdi in ﬁve concerts over eight days with period instruments (various locations, Corona del Mar).

July 4: Celebrate Independence Day with “Symphonic Springsteen,” a high-energy tribute to “the Boss,” one of America’s most iconic singer-songwriters (Paciﬁc Symphony at Paciﬁc Amphitheatre).

ally acclaimed soloists, violinist Alina Ibragimova and pianist Cédric Tiberghien, make their ﬁrst O.C. appearance together with a program of Bach, Brahms, Cage and Schumann. Presented by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County (Irvine Barclay Theatre).

hosts “Jazz on the Latin Side” on KJAZZ 88.1 FM, puts his money where his mouth is. His Mongorama is a Latin-jazz ensemble that explores the early charangajazz material of the 1950s and early ‘60s, refreshing it with a modern perspective (Soka Performing Arts Center).

April 7-8: Arlo Guthrie has

May 13: Pacific Chorale per-

Aug. 9: The Steve Miller Band

been touring since the 1960s, and the writer of “Alice’s Restaurant” returns once again (Irvine Barclay Theatre).

forms with Pacific Symphony, as the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “A Sea Symphony” brings Walt Whitman’s poetry to vivid life. This will be John Alexander’s final concert as artistic director of Pacific Chorale (Segerstrom Concert Hall).

will perform with Peter Frampton, performing hits such as “The Joker” and “Abracadabra,” and “Baby I Love Your Way” (Paciﬁc Amphitheatre).

April 8: Paciﬁc Chorale presents the John Alexander Sing-

July 20: The B-52’s team up with Paciﬁc Symphony in what’s bound to be a raucous good time. So hurry up and bring your jukebox money (Paciﬁc Amphitheatre)!

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Art and Architecture Merge

in the 2017 California-Pacific Triennial ‘Building as Ever’ at OCMA explores the connections between art and architecture. by DANIELLA WALSH

PICTURED: Bryony Roberts’ “Primo Piano” (2016), a site-speciﬁc installation at the American Academy in Rome, Italy. Courtesy of the artist. Roberts is one of 25 artists chosen for the O.C. Museum of Art’s California-Paciﬁc Triennial, May 6-Sept. 3. 26 | PREMIERE OC | Spring/Summer 2017

rong Nguyen draws wooden grates gracing windows and doors of colonial-style houses in Vietnam. Stanley Wong, aka anothermountainman, focuses on abandoned construction projects as sites for art in Hong Kong, and the Aussies known as Super Critical Mass (Julian Day and Luke Jaaniste) turn public buildings into instruments of sound. Peruvian Cesar Cornejo transforms dilapidated houses into site-specific installations by renovating and filling them with art, and Mexico City native Santiago Borja temporarily metamorphosed the Neutra House, a Los Angeles architectural icon, into a loom for indigenous tapestries. Also in La La Land, Los Angeles photographer Michele Asselin presents the now defunct Hollywood Racetrack as evidence of a fading way of life. And Patricia Fernández, a Spanish-born artist who lives and works in Los Angeles, traces her own family history as it was entwined with a Paris bookstore through writings and photographs. Columbian artist Leyla Cardenas explores layers of structures as harbingers of progress but also loss inherent in physical transformations. These are but a few of the 25 artists chosen for the Orange County Museum of Art’s 2017 California-Pacific Triennial: “Building as Ever,” to present their interpretation of the merging of art and architecture in international contemporary environments. Curated by Cassandra Coblentz, senior curator at OCMA, the show represents works culled from California and the Pacific Rim region, as well as Latin America. Composed of photography, video, performance art, installations, drawings and paintings and combinations of all the above, the triennial offers as many perspectives on both disciplines and their evolution shaped by social, political, historical and aesthetic trends. Coblentz is equally enthusiastic about art and architecture and has followed the chosen artists’

careers from her own curatorial beginnings. “There are many practicing architects who are artists and artists with architectural training, and those groups tend to respond strongly to the way human beings affect their environment,” she says. May 6 through Sept. 3, 2017. ocma.net

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

anothermountainman (Stanley Wong), Hong Kong, China Carmen Argote, Los Angeles, CA Michele Asselin, Los Angeles, CA Cedric Bomford, Victoria, Canada Santiago Borja, Bogota, Columbia Leyla Cardenas, Bogota, Columbia Cesar Cornejo, Lima, Peru, Tampa, FL Beatriz Cortez, Los Angeles, CA Estudio Teddy Cruz+Forman (Teddy Cruz & Fonna Forman) San Diego, CA Ken Ehrlich, Los Angeles, CA Yuki Kimura, Kyoto, Japan Patricia Fernández, Los Angeles, CA Lead Pencil Studio, (Annie Han & Daniel Mihalyo), Seattle, WA Renée Lotenero, Los Angeles, CA Cybele Lyle, Oakland, CA Ronald Morán, San Salvador, El Salvador Trong Nguyen, Saigon, Vietnam Nancy Popp, Los Angeles, CA Olga Koumoundouros, Los Angeles, CA Pilar Quinteros, Santiago, Chile Bryony Roberts, Los Angeles, CA Alex Slade, Los Angeles, CA Super Critical Mass (Julian Day, Sydney, Australia, Luke Jaaniste, Brisbane, Australia) Wang Wei, Beijing, Chinese Republic Haegue Yang, Berlin, Germany, Seoul, S. Korea

Cassandra Coblentz In 2016, Cassandra Coblentz became the Orange County Museum’s senior curator. She is also its director of public programs. Before joining OCMA, Coblentz was the associate curator for the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and has independently curated exhibitions throughout the United States, with “Economy of Means: Toward Humility in Contemporary Sculpture” and “Jean Shin and Brian Rippel: Unlocking” earning her peer recognition. A native of Los Angeles, Coblentz has focused on under-recognized artists and themes including the relationship of politics

and the environment to art and historic roots of art practice. She has also guest-curated “Ellen Lesperance, Helen Mirra, Traversing” for the Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a master’s degree from the Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College. She began her career in the museum education department at the J. Paul Getty Museum and currently lives and works in Orange County.

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VISUAL ARTS

At the Galleries Four spaces display the diverse styles of art shown in O.C. by LIZ GOLDNER

hen Richard MacDonald Gallery — today Dawson Cole Fine Art — opened in Laguna Beach 20 years ago, the sculptures and paintings there reﬂected the elegant standards of owner Richard MacDonald. Trained as a painter, working as a sculptor, he paid tribute in his pieces to the beauty of the human form. Continuing this tradition, his son and daughter-inlaw Rich and Ariane MacDonald soon joined the gallery, displaying paintings by renowned artists such as Wayne Thiebaud, Frank Stella and Robert Motherwell. Dawson Cole at 336 Glenneyre Street is exhibiting work by Chuck Close through the end of April. dawsoncoleﬁneart.com

the gallery displays main exhibitions, along with local artists’ work and painting shows. The current exhibition is “Autobiomythographical,” featuring work by Michael Hsiung, who depicts mythology and narrative. artists-republic.com

Michael Hsiung, Artists Republic

“Phil, Fingerprint” (2009), screenprint by Chuck Close Dawson Cole Fine Art Twenty-ﬁve miles north, Artists Republic Gallery (begun in Laguna Beach in 2010) is a space for emerging artists, inspired by popular culture in their work. Gallerist Torrey Cook describes featured artists, including Ben Brough and Brian Bent, as “travelers, curators, musicians, skateboarders, surfers and teachers.” At 400 W. Disney Way, Anaheim, 28 | PREMIERE OC | Spring/Summer 2017

The more mainstream Q Art Salon at 205 N. Sycamore St., Santa Ana, was opened in 2013 by artist/collector Jose Quant. The three-story space is managed by Shell Martin, who possesses endless energy, enthusiasm and love for contemporary realism and figurative work. She mounts six to eight group shows each year, with art emphasizing technique, composition, symbolism and emotion; favored artists include Bradford Salamon, Mark Trujillo and William Wray. The first show of 2017, “Critters & Peeps,” had “delightful and funny animals and other critters along with fantastic figures and portraits,” Martin said. qartsalon.com In its new digs at 346 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, saltfineart (begun in 2009 by owner Carla Tesak and director Suzanne Walsh) is the only

“White Gorilla” (2016), oil on linen by Jorg Dubin Q Art Salon SoCal gallery specializing solely in contemporary Latin American art. The work is colorful, symbolic, allegorical, often ﬁgurative, as well as humorous and political, featuring artists such as Luis Cornejo and Esterio Segura. The newer Raw Salt within the space displays emerging artists from local and Latin environs. The March exhibition is “Land of Os, New Work by Osmeivy Ortega,” and group show “Young Bloods” is coming in April. saltﬁneart.net

“Rabbits” (2017), a woodblock print with mixed media by Osmeivy Ortega. saltﬁneart

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The 2017 California-Pacific Triennial: Building As Ever is organized by the Orange County Museum of Art and Senior Curator Cassandra Coblentz.

anothermountainman Carmen Argote Michele Asselin Cedric Bomford Santiago Borja Leyla Cárdenas Cesar Cornejo Beatriz Cortez Estudio Teddy Cruz + Forman Ken Ehrlich Patricia Fernández Yuki Kimura Olga Koumoundouros Lead Pencil Studio Renée Lotenero Cybele Lyle Ronald Morán Trong Gia Nguyen Nancy Popp Pilar Quinteros Bryony Roberts Alex Slade Super Critical Mass Wang Wei Haegue Yang

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Visual Arts Events the region but may be on the way out as city planners replace the aging specimens with drought-tolerant alternatives (Muckenthaler Cultural Center).

May 6-June 30: Some of the Golden State’s most talented artists and ingenious artworks show up every year at the “Made in California” group exhibition. This will be the 32nd annual juried group exhibition, which just gets better every year (City of Brea Art Gallery).

Through May 29: Between 1966 and 1967, Stanton Macdonald-Wright, a distinguished ﬁgure of the American avant-garde, worked with Clifton Karhu, a master of traditional Japanese woodblock techniques, to create a portfolio of 20 haiga, or illustrations to haiku poems. “Stanton Macdonald-Wright: The Haiga Portfolio” showcases these illustrations (Laguna Art Museum).

June 3: The Irvine Fine Arts Center is hosting

‘Reel Art: Movie Posters from Ghana’

the 23rd annual Studio Arts Festival. Works by more than 85 Southern California artists will be on view and sale, including ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, painting, photography and glass. The fest will feature music, art demonstrations and food, including ice cream sundaes served in handmade collectible ceramic bowls (IFAC in Heritage Park).

April 1-June: Muscles, ninjas and cyborgs are depicted on ﬂour sack canvases in “Reel Art: Movie Posters from Ghana.” The exhibit brings together a group of rugged, campy and visually astounding posters created to advertise movies once available for rent throughout Ghana (Bowers Museum).

Through April 2: In the 1950s, designers and artists fed off each other creatively, resulting in the mutually inspired works in “Pop Art Design.” The exhibition includes pieces by Andy Warhol, Ed Ruscha, Claes Oldenburg, Roy Lichtenstein, Charles Eames and Ettore Sottsass (Orange County Museum of Art).

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June 24-Aug. 20: “Frank Lloyd Wright: Architecture of the Interior” presents the lesser-known aspects of the master architect’s designs, focusing on the furnishings and ornamentation of his revered spaces. This show features high-quality reproduction drawings of interiors, furnishings and household objects (Bowers Museum).

Aug. 5-Oct. 15: “Deconstructing Liberty: A Destiny Manifested” is part of the ambitious Getty initiative, “Paciﬁc Standard Time: LA/LA,” which aims to connect Latin American and Latino art with Los Angeles (Muzeo). For a list of all Editor’s Picks, turn to the Datebook on page 68.

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An American in Paris

BROADWAY HITS LIGHT UP SEGERSTROM CENTER Segerstrom Center for the Arts has ďŹ ve more Broadway hits in the wings for its 2016â&#x20AC;&#x201C;17 season. Next up, Finding Neverland, March 21â&#x20AC;&#x201C;April 2. Based on the Academy AwardÂŽnominated ďŹ lm starring Johnny Depp, Finding Neverland tells the incredible story behind one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie ďŹ nds inspiration in four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother.

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Then, an American ďŹ lm classic comes to life onstage in the TonyÂŽ Award-winning musical An American in Paris, April 25â&#x20AC;&#x201C;May 7. Director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon wraps the magic and romance of Paris around such unforgettable Gershwin tunes as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Wonderful!,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Got Rhythmâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Love is Here to Stay.â&#x20AC;? Speaking of hit songs, The Bodyguard, May 30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;June 11, features Grammy Award nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox portraying superstar Rachel Marron. This romantic thriller is ďŹ lled with irresistible songs, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;One Moment in Time,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saving All My Loveâ&#x20AC;? and, of course, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Will Always Love You.â&#x20AC;?

The season wraps with the Tony Award winner for Best Play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, September 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;17. Fifteen-year-old Christopher is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he is suspected of killing his neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dog, Christopher sets out to identify the true culprit, leading him to earth-shattering discoveries and a journey that will change his lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and possibly oursâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;forever. Curtain up!

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Fun Home, August 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6, will surprise, move and excite audiences. Based on Alison Bechdelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best-selling graphic memoir, Fun Home introduces us to Alison at three different ages as she explores and unravels the many mysteries of her childhood. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frank and refreshingly honest. Finding Neverland

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A Celebration of the

A Rare Exhibition of Phil Dike Paintings Goes on View in June at Laguna Art Museum. by LIZ GOLDNER

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TOP: “California Holiday” (1933), oil on canvas by Phil Dike. BOTTOM LEFT: “Spear Fishers,” a 1965 oil on canvas by Phil Dike, is in Laguna Art Museum’s permanent collection. OPPOSITE PAGE: “Blue Cove,” a 1954 oil on canvas by Phil Dike. 34 | PREMIERE OC | Spring/Summer 2017

he energetic, idyllic oil painting “California Holiday” (1933), on display in “Phil Dike: At the Edge of the Sea,” depicts a cliffside view of Newport Harbor, including people sunbathing, swimming and sailing. It is one of 75 watercolors, oils and mixed media pieces in this Laguna Art Museum exhibition, running June 25 through Sept. 24. Curated by Janet Blake, it features work illustrating the artist’s love of the sea, as well as his evolving painting styles. Philip Latimer Dike (1906-1990), a lifelong Californian, studied art at L.A.’s Chouinard School of Art and later taught there. He also studied in New York City and France, and worked in the 1930s and ‘40s as a story designer for Disney studio, contributing to ﬁlms such as “Fantasia” and “Snow White.” Blake explains that water scenes dominate Dike’s paintings during the 1930s. These include the watercolor “Low Tide” (1935), a close-up of beachcombers frolicking among the sand bars and tide pools, and the oil “Elysian Park” (1934), an overview of picnickers in the central Los Angeles neighborhood along the L.A. River. In the 1940s, Dike segued to semi-abstract forms. His paintings from this decade include the 1947 watercolor “Untitled View

of Newport Beach,” an expressive dark-toned overview of Newport Harbor, with the Balboa Pavilion in the background. Continuing to experiment with different styles over the years, he created “Afternoon Harbor Light” in 1965. Portraying a woman looking through a window at the harbor, this mixed media piece features Matisse-inspired blues, along with the latter artist’s fondness for indoor/outdoor settings. By the 1970s, Dike’s more abstract work, referred to as his “Wave” series, depict the sky, sea

and sand with striated, textured patterns. The versatile artist also co-founded the popular Brandt-Dike Summer School of Painting based in Corona del Mar in 1947, with fellow artist and good friend Rex Brandt. And he wrote poetry toward the end of his life. Here’s an inspiring example: “There is a deep satisfaction in the rhythm of the waves, the light, the smells, the sand and rock pieces that change from day to day.” June 25-Sept. 24. lagunaartmuseum.org Spring/Summer 2017 | PREMIERE OC | 35

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ocal audiences have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to dance. Whether it’s world-class tours, homegrown companies or top-notch university programs, there are many opportunities to see highly polished dance productions. But when it comes to seeing new works take shape before your eyes? That’s where National Choreographers Initiative (NCI) fills a niche. Now in its 14th year, NCI brings together four choreographers and 16 dancers to develop pieces during a three-week workshop, culminating with a July 29 show at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. “It’s a way of getting a pulse on what’s happening in ballet choreography – this is an opportunity to see the creative process,” says Molly Lynch, NCI founder and artistic director, and longtime O.C. dance fixture through her work with Ballet Pacifica and as associate professor at UC Irvine. Lynch is involved in every aspect of NCI, from selecting the participants to renting studios and finding hotels for the visiting artists. She’s also hands-on during the workshop. “I go in rehearsals; sometimes the choreographers ask me to help or I have side conversations with them,” she says. “I want to give them the freedom to do what they do, but I’m also here as a sounding board.”

“It’s a way of getting a pulse on what’s happening in ballet choreography.”

The National Choreographers Initiative returns to the Irvine Barclay Theater this summer. by ANASTACIA GRENDA

Because each choreographer has different goals – one may be focused on partnering, for example, while another wants to get a jump on a commission – they usually don’t present completed works at the show. So the evening is informal – the choreographers introduce their as-is pieces and participate in a post-show Q-and-A. “Choreographers can get feedback and the audience can ask questions,” Lynch says. Audiences also get the ﬁrst glimpse of future works – about 28 NCI dances have gone on to full productions. “That’s a special bonus – I’ve always viewed it as a works-in-progress workshop without the pressure of having to produce anything at the end,” Lynch says. “It’s exciting to see choreographers and dancers who’d never met before make these pieces. The camaraderie of pulling it all together is high intensity but also rewarding for all involved.” July 29; nchoreographers.org Spring/Summer 2017 | PREMIERE OC | 39

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The Eifman Ballet of St. Petersberg performs “Red Giselle.”

Giselle, Reborn in Red A classic gets a new look from the Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg. by LARA WILSON

he canonical ballet “Giselle” takes place in the ghostly realm of white-clad Willis; it’s known for its pallid design. Yet, Russian choreographer Boris Eifman conceived of a version cast in red. His 1998 “Red Giselle,” which will come to Segerstrom Hall in June, is not a ghost story but a human one. It’s based on the life of ballerina Olga Spessivtseva, who expertly danced the demanding role as a member of the Mariinsky, Paris Opera and London’s Royal Ballet. A spiral into depression and repeated nervous breakdowns forced her offstage in 1939, mimicking her character’s death of a broken heart.

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The darkness of this true story, set in the tumultuous onset of World War II, reads as pure Eifman, who creates narrative, psycho-dramatic works of dance theater. Indeed, his St. Petersburg company will return to O.C. after last year’s West Coast premiere of “Up and Down,” during which a doctor experiences psychological demise as the Jazz Age bubbles up around him. And the choreographer’s “Rodin” is another ballet inspired by a famous 20th century artist. “Red Giselle,” a renowned work with music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Alfred Schnittke and Georges Bizet, promises drama and heartbreak of a striking hue. June 16-18. scfta.org

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May 26: The Anaheim Ballet presents “No Filter.” The audience is invited to break down the fourth wall and witness the action behind the scenes as dancers perform in a borderless stage environment (Samueli Theater).

June 1-3: Every year, choreographers of inﬂuence come to the Wooden Floor to help young people shape and perform an original dance performance. The young dancers, usually in high school and often from under-served communities, bring their backgrounds and identities to the ﬂoor to create an inspiring contemporary dance in the Annual Concert (Irvine Barclay Theatre).

July 28-30: Bolshoi ballet star

Compagnie Hervé Koubi will perform in April at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.

April 9: The Assembly Dance Company will perform “The Sea is a Line, Long and Blue,” a free lecture and demonstration featuring notable local dancers (Palm Court Arts Complex, Orange County Great Park).

April 21: In “Casa Kinetic: Contemporary Dance Collective,” Helios Dance Theater, The Assembly and soloists from the Orange County Ballet Theater will debut

new works in a series of performances specially commissioned by the picturesque San Clemente venue (Casa Romantica).

Polina Semionova returns to the center to share the stage with Roberto Bolle and bring to life one of the world’s most romantic fairy tales, “Cinderella.” The Milan-based Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company is presenting the performances (Segerstrom Center for the Arts).

Aug. 18: Festival Ballet TheApril 22: Drawing from his Algerian roots and Mediterranean culture, Hervé Koubi is a rising star in the international dance scene. In “What the Day Owes to the Night,” his company combines contemporary and urban dance movements, capoeira and martial

atre presents its 10th annual Gala of the Stars. Internationally respected guest artists from some of the world’s most prestigious dance companies will perform classical repertory as well as contemporary expressions (Irvine Barclay Theatre).

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“Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue” will land April 21-22 at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

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rumpeter and bandleader Tony Guerrero, who has been at the heart of the Orange County Jazz scene since the mid-1980s, recently took its pulse. “Orange County goes through phases,” he says. “There’s a healthy scene and then there’s nothing, then it gets healthy again. The peak in recent years was having a place like Steamers seven nights a week, but now a lot of rooms are starting to explore jazz.” Guerrero cites Barley Forge in Costa Mesa, the Chapel at the Anaheim Packing District and McCormick and Schmick’s in Irvine. Saxophonist Shannon Kennedy agrees. “Recently my local performances have been me alone with backing tracks, instead of with my full band,” she says. “But I’m starting to see more opportunities. I think we’re on an upward slope.” Jazz musicians and audiences are encouraged not only by the new venues but by new series at the Monarch Beach Resort and Irvine Barclay Theatre. Saxophonist Paul Taylor and R&B jazz singer Louis Price kick off this year’s “Monarchs of Jazz” series on April 29, followed on May 13 by vocalist Oleta Adams, saxophonist Warren Hill and keyboardist Brian Simpson. The Barclay concludes its 2016-17 series on April 19 with the Kei Akagi Tokyo Trio and guest artist James Newton, then returns in the fall with a ﬁve-show season, including Preservation Hall Jazz Band on Oct. 6, a holiday concert on Dec. 3, and the Arturo Sandoval Quintet on March 10, 2018. These join the well-established Sunset Jazz Series, Wednesdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Newport Beach Marriott, which returns July 12 with Ken Peplowski headlining and continues through Sept. 20. Then there is the homegrown KSBR Birthday Bash, which returns Sunday, May 28, at a new venue, The City National Grove of Anaheim. “A few thousand people show up every year,” says Guerrero, who hosts. “We usually have about 30 headliners, like Rick Braun, Chris Botti and Mindi Abair, coming without their bands. It’s kind of a big jam session. “Regarding the venues,” he says, “if we get more clubs presenting jazz multiple nights a week, on a stage, with proper sound and lighting, and in the right atmosphere so it becomes an event, it can be as healthy as ever. “Orange County deﬁnitely has the musicians and audience ready to make it work.” Photograph by Steve Wylie Photography

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School’s In O.C.’s colleges and universities are expanding their arts presence on and off campus. by SRI RAVIPATI

olleges and universities around Orange Country have been ramping up their arts programs in recent years. Here’s a look at the arts renaissance taking place on and off local campuses, with a few of the must-see upcoming events and exhibitions for local residents to experience.

Down the street from the Musco Center, the Hilbert Museum of California Art houses one of the most extensive collections of 20th century California scene paintings. “Golden Dreams: The Immigrant Vision of California” opens March 18, as part of Chapman’s and the Paciﬁc Symphony’s Interplay festival. hilbertmuseum.com

UC IRVINE The Claire Trevor School of the Arts each year has over 200 performances and exhibitions. This summer, the satirical coming-of-age musical “Avenue Q” will take stage June 3-10 at the Claire Trevor Theater. arts.uci.edu UCI will also be the new home to The Irvine Museum’s collection of more than 1,200 California impressionist paintings from Guy Rose, William Wendt, Granville Redmond, Edgar Payne and many other artists from the 1890s to 1940s. “Along El Camino Real,” an exploration of California’s missions, is on exhibition through May 18. irvinemuseum.org

“Madre y Niño,” c. 1945, by Alfredo Ramos Martinez. On view at the Hilbert Museum of California Art.

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY The Musco Center for the Arts has been operational for close to a year now and its impact on students and the surrounding community so far has been outstanding. “We expect this facility to rapidly emerge as one of the leading university-based performance facilities in the nation,” says Richard Bryant, executive director of the Musco Center. Coming up this spring: Chapman University Wind Symphony performs April 6. The “Heartbeat of Mexico” festival and concert returns May 28, with free performances, arts booths, food and more. muscocenter.org

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Moby will appear in April at Soka Performing Arts Center.

SOKA UNIVERSITY Since 2011, the Soka Performing Arts Center has become a central hub for students and the outside arts community to converge. On April 12, electronic music star and notable vegan Moby will be visiting for “Critical Conversations Presents Moby: Vegan Meat-up.” On May 6, more than 900 musicians and dancers will gather at the university’s 16th Annual International Festival. soka.edu

Peter Greco combines street art with calligraphy in “Meticulous Calligraphy” at the LCAD Gallery in Laguna Beach.

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“As You Look into the Eye of the Cyclops the Cyclops Looks into You” by Joe Coleman.

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In downtown Laguna by the beach, the Laguna College of Art + Design Gallery has a stellar lineup of shows throughout the spring, with opening receptions scheduled for the first Thursday of each month. “Our gallery is really a place where our students and the outside community can get together and showcase art,” says Bryan Bheggie, manager of the LCAD Gallery. “We bring a different aesthetic in our gallery.” Running through March 29, “Meticulous Calligraffiti” by Peter Greco features beautiful calligraphy at the scale of street art. The site-specific, typographic mural art is best appreciated up close. Next month, “Exquisite Abandon: Contemporary Miniature Works” runs April 4-28. A collaborative project by Megan Aline, Dina Brodsky, Sue Bryan, Christopher Charles Curtis, Thomas Doyle, Alia El-Bermani, Grandmondo and Robin Smith, the works of carefully crafted miniature drawings, painting and sculptures offer a voyeuristic gaze into quotidian memories and dreams. In May, be sure to see this year’s “Fine Arts Senior Exhibition,” which showcases LCAD student works, running May 4-22. lcad.edu

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Mixed Media Events music and shorts. This is truly one of O.C.’s special events (various locations).

April 21-22: The “Taj Express” – a fusion of film, dance and music – will take audiences on a live cinematic journey through modern Indian culture and society. This celebration of new India’s pop music, Bollywood culture and deep traditions will feature colorful costumes, joyful dance and exciting live music (Segerstrom Hall).

April 28-29: Pulitzer Prize Stormtroopers line up for a screening at the Newport Beach Film Festival.

March 30: Neal Gaiman, the author of “Coraline,” “The Sandman,” “American Gods” and “The Graveyard Book,” will tell and read stories, answer questions and meet fans (Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall).

April 1: It’s sold out, but you should know that Literary Orange, one of O.C.’s hottest literary gatherings, is happening again. This will be the 11th annual congregation of authors, readers and librarians celebrating everything literary (Newport Beach Marriott).

April 12: Electronic music star and vegan Moby will open “Vegan Meat-Up” with a musical performance, followed by a screening of the documentary “The Last Pig” by Emmy Award-winning ﬁlmmaker Allison Argo. The evening

will conclude with a conversation with the ﬁlmmaker, Farm Sanctuary’s Gene Baur and Moby (Soka Performing Arts Center).

winner Isabel Wilkerson will address the persistence of racial injustice as a national challenge in her lecture, “Our Racial Moment of Truth” (Newport Beach Central Library).

May 6: Soka University’s 16th April 15-May 28: “Imagination: The Power of Possibility” is the theme for this year’s countywide Imagination Celebration, the annual family-friendly arts festival full of exhibits, performances, shows, interactive art opportunities and much more (various locations).

Annual International Festival will feature more than 900 international musicians and dancers, 250 exhibitors, international food, a children’s play area, art exhibitions and demonstrations. Best of all, it’s free (Peace Lake Area, Soka University).

July 10-Aug. 7: Segerstrom April 20-27: The 18th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will bring more than 350 U.S. and international ﬁlms to Orange County, along with nightly gala parties and a host of celebrities and ﬁlmmakers. Themed series will focus on action sports, art, architecture and design, the environment, family friendly fare,

Center’s summer movie series, Movie Mondays, will return, with free movies screening at dusk (approximately 8 p.m.) for ﬁve weeks. Because of construction on the Argyros Plaza, the exact location has not yet been determined – visit scfta.org for details (Segerstrom Center for the Arts).

For a list of all Editor’s Picks, turn to the Datebook on page 68. 52 | PREMIERE OC | Spring/Summer 2017

Photo courtesy of Newport Beach Film Festival

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Laguna College of Art and Design Empowering creative leaders since 1961.

EXHIBITIONS LCAD GALLERY 374 Ocean Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 FREE | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

METICULOUS CALLIGRAFFITI March 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;29, 2017; Reception: March 2nd, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9PM EXQUISITE ABANDON: CONTEMPORARY MINIATURE WORKS April 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;28, 2017; Reception: April 6th, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9PM LCAD BFA FINE ART SENIORS EXHIBITION May 04â&#x20AC;&#x201C;22, 2017; Reception: May 04, 2017, 6-9PM LCAD ANIMATION EXHIBITION June 01â&#x20AC;&#x201C;29, 2017; Reception: June 01, 2017, 6-9PM LCAD GALLERY SUMMER STUDENT EXHIBITION July 06â&#x20AC;&#x201C;15, 2017; Reception: July 06, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9PM LAGUNA ART MUSEUM 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Laguna College of Art + Design (LCAD) is located in the center of the creative arts universe. Leading action sports EUDQGV JDPH GHYHORSHUV DQLPDWLRQ HQWHUWDLQPHQW Â¿OP DQG WHOHYLVLRQ VWXGLRV GHVLJQ Â¿UPV DQG DUW JDOOHULHV DQG museums are located right here in Southern California. /&$' VWXGHQWV EHQHÂ¿W IURP HOLWH FRQQHFWLRQV ZLWK VXFK industry leaders and partners as Anaheim Ducks, Blizzard, Disney, DreamWorks, GoPro, Hurley, NIKE, Pixar, Sony, STANCE, Warner Bros. and many more. These high-level connections facilitate preferred access to key internships and employment opportunities. Our exclusive enrollment numbers, distinguished academic standards and educational partnerships with industry leaders ensure that LCAD students receive an unparalleled education that elevates skills and fosters the professional connections needed to succeed in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thriving and competitive creative industries. LCADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small class size empowers our esteemed faculty to give quality, personalized attention to every student. This rare level of student-instructor interaction, feedback and LQSXW DFFHOHUDWHV SHUVRQDO JURZWK DQG WHFKQLFDO SURÂ¿FLHQF\ and makes LCAD graduates industry-ready and sought-after. 88% of surveyed 2016 graduates showed nearly 80% DUH FXUUHQWO\ ZRUNLQJ LQ WKHLU FKRVHQ Â¿HOGV

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION LCAD COMMUNITY EDUCATION: PAINTING EXPLORATIONS Course fee: $85 | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Five Saturdays, June 21â&#x20AC;&#x201C;July 29, 2017, 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Noon (no class Saturday, July 1st) LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN Main Campus, Studio 2 (MC2) 2222 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach, CA 92651

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH 30801 South Coast Highway Laguna Beach, CA 92651 COLLECTORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHOICE 28TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FALL 2017 (Date and time TBD. Please contact Tracy Hartman at thartman@lcad.edu for more information)

INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT: LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN 2222 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949-376-6000 lcad.edu

PICTURED: “Wanna Swing a Little Bit” (2015), an acrylic on canvas by Sandra Jones Campbell, an exhibitor at the Festival of Arts since 1988. 54 | PREMIERE OC | Spring/Summer 2017

A Three-Ring

Art Circus Festival season returns to Laguna Beach, drawing in art lovers from across the region and world. by RICHARD CHANG

ummertime means many things, but for Laguna Beach, the major “thing” in town is art festival season. The 51st annual Sawdust Art Festival opens June 30 and runs through Sept. 3. Likewise, the 51st annual Laguna Art-A-Fair opens June 30 and runs through Sept. 3.

FESTIVAL OF ARTS/ PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS Up Laguna Canyon Road, the granddaddy of them all, the Festival of Arts, opens July 5 and runs through Aug. 31. This will be the 85th anniversary of the show, which features as its crown jewel the renowned Pageant of the Masters. The theme for the 84-yearold presentation of tableaux vivants is “The Grand Tour” – an exploration of travel, sightseeing and their connections to great art.

In a major refurbishing project, the Festival of Arts has been renovating its grounds for almost a year. The $10 million facility will feature new layouts for the art exhibit area, concert area, gift shop and art workshops. Permanent, tensile roof pavilions will shelter artwork from the sun and rain, bathrooms have been added and updated, and pathways have been widened. “We look forward to the completion of the project and its debut this summer,” said Fred Sattler, president of the Festival of Arts board. “This project has been a tremendous undertaking and we are excited to ﬁnally share it with the community, patrons, volunteers and artists.” The juried festival will showcase 140 of Orange County’s most talented artists, as well as nightly live music, jazz concerts, guided art tours, workshops and special themed days. Visit foapom.com for daily details. Spring/Summer 2017 | PREMIERE OC | 55

SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL At 935 Laguna Canyon Road, the Sawdust Art Festival is coming off one of its biggest years, the 50th anniversary in summer 2016. That will be hard to top, but organizers are gearing up for another amazing summer over sawdust-covered grounds and under the cool shade of eucalyptus trees. This summer, the festival will feature a newly reroofed façade, new awnings by the Mediterranean restaurant, spruced up facilities and the return of the now-legendary VW bus with a fresh, new paint job on it. More than 200 Laguna Beach artists will exhibit and sell their work in the non-juried show, and live music, art classes and special events will run through the summer. “There’s always that compromise, that balance between keeping the old feel of the show and adding something new to it, to keep it modern and new for the visitors,” said Kelly Akins, president of the Sawdust board. “We’re just doing the best we can to continue on the success of the 50th anniversary.” TOP LEFT: Visitors enjoy food, drink and music at the Long Branch Saloon, Wine and Beer Garden at the Sawdust Art Festival. LEFT: The popular VW bus will return for the 51st Sawdust with a fresh new coat of paint. BOTTOM: More than 200 Laguna Beach artists will show and sell their work at the Sawdust under eucalyptus-covered grounds. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Live artists’ demonstrations and workshops are part of the Festival of Arts. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP LEFT: The Festival of Arts features live music and entertainment daily. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM LEFT: Visitors enjoy mingling with artists at Laguna Art-A-Fair.

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LAGUNA ART-A-FAIR A couple doors down from the Sawdust, Laguna ArtA-Fair is also celebrating 51 years with 125 artists from across the country and world, showcasing and selling ﬁne arts, crafts, reproductions and digital art. This summer will feature a new, colorful entryway and a new, breezy booth layout, as well as live entertainment Thursdays through Sundays with a new dance ﬂoor and more comfortable seating. Art workshops and classes will run throughout the summer, and Tivoli Too! restaurant will offer some new, delectable menu items — along with its famous margaritas. “We drew some new customers in last year because of it being our 50th season, and the advertising and events,” said Mike Cahill, president of Laguna Art-AFair. “We’re hoping that those folks who got introduced to us will come back this year and enjoy the improvements that we’ve made to the show.” Laguna Art-A-Fair offers free admission for Pageant of the Masters ticket holders. But the best deal in town is probably the Passport to the Arts, $24, which provides unlimited admission all summer long to all three festivals, plus one-time free parking in Lot 16 (Act V) at 1900 Laguna Canyon Road. Passport holders can also get discounts to local shops and eateries, plus, if they purchase before May, they get entered into a drawing for a bountiful prize. It’s going to be another hot summer, made gloriously cool by Laguna’s world-famous art festivals.

FESTIVAL OF ARTS/PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS

650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach Festival: July 5-Aug. 31; Pageant: July 7-Aug. 31 Festival open daily from 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; pageant starts at 8:30 p.m. Festival admission: $5-$12; free for children 12 and younger, military and Laguna Beach residents Pageant tickets are $15-$230 (800) 487-3378; LagunaFestivalofArts.org or foapom.com

SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL

935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach June 30-Sept. 3; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily Admission: $4-$9; free for children 5 and younger (949) 494-3030; sawdustartfestival.org

LAGUNA ART-A-FAIR

777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach June 30-Sept. 3; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Admission: $6-$8; free for children 12 and younger with adult; (949) 494-4514; art-a-fair.com

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ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND VENUES Irvine Barclay Theatre

CULTURAL/ PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens 415 Avenida Granada San Clemente 949-498-2139 casaromantica.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 Musco Center for the Arts Chapman University 1 University Drive, Orange 844-626-8726 muscocenter.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 Laguna Art-A-Fair 777 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach 949-494-4514 art-a-fair.com Beall Center for Art + Technology UC Irvine 712 Arts Plaza 949-824-6206 beallcenter.uci.edu Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana 714-567-3600, bowers.org

FINE ART FESTIVAL

Laguna Beach’s Fine Art Summer Destination ; 120 Fine Artists and Artisans < Unique originals and affordable reproductions ; Art Workshops < Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Jewelry and Leather Work ; Art Demonstrations and Live Entertainment < ; Excellent Cuisine at Tivoli Too! <

Open Daily: June 30 – September 3, 2017 777 Rd., Laguna Beach, CA 58 |Laguna PREMIERE OCCanyon | Spring/Summer 2017 949.494.4514 | www.art-a-fair.com

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

Fullerton Museum Center 301 N. Pomona Ave. 714-738-6545 cityoffullerton.com

Chuck Jones Center 3321 Hyland Ave. Costa Mesa 949-660-7791 chuckjonescenter.org

Grand Central Art Center 125 N. Broadway Santa Ana 714-567-7233 grandcentralartcenter.com

Festival of Arts 650 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach 800-487-3378 foapom.com

Heritage Museum of Orange County 3101 W. Harvard St. Santa Ana 714-540-0404 heritagemuseumoc.org

Hilbert Museum of California Art 167 N. Atchison St. Orange 714-516-5880 hilbertmuseum.com Huntington Beach Art Center 538 Main St. 714-374-1650 huntingtonbeachart center.org International SurďŹ ng Museum 411 Olive Ave. Huntington Beach 714-960-3483 surďŹ ngmuseum.org Irvine Fine Arts Center 14321 Yale Ave. 949-724-6880 irvineďŹ nearts.org The Irvine Museum 18881 Von Karman Ave. 949-476-0294 irvinemuseum.org

Kidseum 1802 N. Main St. Santa Ana 714-480-1520, bowers.org Laguna Art Museum 307 Cliff Drive Laguna Beach 949-494-8971 lagunaartmuseum.org

Palm Court Arts Complex at Orange County Great Park Marine Way and Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine 866-829-3829, ocgp.org Pretend City Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum 29 Hubble, Irvine 949-428-3900 pretendcity.org

Muzeo 241 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim 714-95-MUZEO muzeo.org

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

MUSIC Choral Arts Initiative 949-287-4270 choralartsinitiative.org

MenAlive, the Orange County Gay Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chorus 866-636-2548 menalivechorus.org Orange County Symphony 714-778-0314 ocsymphony.org Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra 714-744-7927, ocyso.org PaciďŹ c Chorale 714-662-2345 paciďŹ cchorale.org PaciďŹ c Symphony 714-755-5799 paciďŹ csymphony.org

Dana Point Symphony 301-832-0388 danapointsymphony.com

Philharmonic Society of Orange County 949-553-2422 philharmonicsociety.org

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

South Coast Symphony 714-731-8079 southcoastsymphony.org

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ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND VENUES DANCE Anaheim Ballet 714-520-0904 anaheimballet.org The Assembly theassemblydance.co Backhausdance 714-497-3137 backhausdance.org Festival Ballet Theatre 714-962-5440 festivalballet.org Laguna Dance Festival 949-715-5578 lagunadancefestival.org National Choreographers Initiative nchoreographers.org The Wooden Floor 714-541-8314 thewoodenﬂoor.org

MISCELLANEOUS Anaheim Performing Arts Center Foundation 714-554-2711 apacf.org

Arts Orange County 17620 Fitch #255, Irvine 714-556-5160

Orange County Film Society 949-253-2880 orangecountyﬁlmsociety. com

Frida Cinema 305 E. 4th St., Santa Ana thefridacinema.org

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

Literary Orange literaryorange.org Newport Beach Film Festival 949-253-2880 newportbeachﬁlmfest.com

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

Newport Beach Public Library Foundation 1000 Avocado Ave. Newport Beach 949-717-3890 nbplfoundation.org

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

Orange County Children’s Book Festival Orange Coast College 2701 Fairview Road Costa Mesa kidsbookfestival.com

Chance Theater 5522 E. La Palma Ave. Anaheim Hills 714-777-3033 chancetheater.com

Concordia Studio Theatre Concordia University 1530 Concordia West Irvine 949-854-8002, x.1526 cui.edu Costa Mesa Playhouse 661 Hamilton St. 949-650-5269 costamesaplayhouse.com Curtis Theatre 1 Civic Center Circle Brea 714-990-7722 curtistheatre.com Huntington Beach Playhouse 7111 Talbert Ave. 714-375-0696 hbplayhouse.com Laguna Playhouse 606 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach 949-497-2787 lagunaplayhouse.com Lyceum Theater Vanguard University 55 Fair Drive Costa Mesa 714-668-6145 vanguard.edu

Orange County School of the Arts provides a creative, challenging, and nurturing environment that offers bright and talented students unparalleled preparation for higher education and a profession in the arts. As one of the premier arts schools in the nation, the public charter school has a 30-year history of providing innovative and award-winning curriculum that serves students in grades 7-12.

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OCSA’s Emeritus Board! Julia Argyros

John Daniels

Brad Ellis

Paul Folino

Carol Green

Mike Mekjian

Walkie Ray

Judy Sabbagh

Dr. Susan Samueli

Janice Frey Smith

Kate St. Clair

Russell Stern

John Vestri

Lew Webb

We are grateful for the contributions of these extraordinary arts patrons in helping us fulﬁll our mission of providing a quality arts and academic education to 60 | PREMIERE OCSA’s OC | Spring/Summer 2017 gifted student artists.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Maverick Theater 110 E. Walnut Ave. Fullerton 714-526-7070 mavericktheater.com Musical Theatre Orange County 714-637-0186, mtoc.org Musical Theatre Village 36-C Mauchly, Irvine 949-753-1996 musicaltheatrevillage.net Mysterium 311 S. Euclid Ave. La Habra 562-697-3311 mysteriumtheater.com

Shakespeare Orange County Festival Amphitheater 12762 Main St. Garden Grove 714-590-1575 shakespeareoc.org South Coast Repertory 655 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa 714-708-5555, scr.org STAGEStheatre 400 E. Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton 714-525-4484, stagesoc.org Westminster Community Theatre 7272 Maple St. 714-893-8626, wctstage.org

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

CONCERT VENUES

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

The Coach House 33157 Camino Capistrano San Juan Capistrano 949-496-8930 thecoachhouse.com

City National Grove of Anaheim 2200 E. Katella Ave. 714-712-2700, citynational groveofanaheim.com

Honda Center 2695 E. Katella Ave. Anaheim 714-704-2500 hondacenter.com

The Observatory/ Constellation Room 3503 S. Harbor Blvd. Santa Ana 714-957-0600 observatoryoc.com

House of Blues Anaheim Anaheim Gardenwalk 400 W. Disney Way 714-520-2334 houseofblues.com/ anaheim

PaciďŹ c Amphitheatre 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa 714-708-1870, pacamp.com Yost Theater 307 N. Spurgeon St. Santa Ana 888-862-9573 yosttheater.com

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A SAMPLING OF O.C. GALLERIES Dawson Cole Fine Art

ALISO VIEJO Founders Hall Art Gallery Soka University 1 University Drive 949-480-4081, soka.edu

ANAHEIM Artists Republic 400 W. Disney Way, #137 949-988-0603 artists-republic.com Center Gallery 250 Center St. 714-765-4422 anaheim.net

BREA City of Brea Gallery 1 Civic Center Circle 714-990-7731 breagallery.com Sarah Bain Gallery 407 W. Imperial Highway Suite H-115 562-451-3111 sarahbaingallery.com

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

Dax Gallery 2951 Randolph St. 714-957-1706 daxgallery.com Gray Matter Museum of Art 485 E. 17th St., #101 gmmaca.org H Space Gallery Hurley 1945 Placentia Ave. 949-548-9375, hurley.com LIULI Gallery South Coast Plaza 3333 Bristol St., 2nd Level Sears Wing 714-438-8888, liuliusa.com Martin Lawrence Galleries South Coast Plaza 3333 Bear St. 949-759-0134 martinlawrence.com Randy Higbee Gallery 102 Kalmus Drive 714-546-2156 randyhigbeegallery.com

FULLERTON

The ARTery Gallery @ The Lab 2930 Bristol St., thelab.com

Begovich Gallery Cal State Fullerton 800 State College Blvd. 657-278-7750 fullerton.edu

Daniel Oropeza Original Sculpture 1041 W. 18th St. Warehouse A-106 949-650-6169 danieloropeza.com

Magoski Arts Colony 223/225 W. Santa Fe Ave. 714-441-1504 magoskiartscolony.com

COSTA MESA

Avran Fine Art

Internal: Gallery & Oddities 115 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite G 714-869-7585 internalgallery.com

IRVINE

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

CAC, Room, and University Art Galleries UC Irvine 949-824-9854, arts.uci.edu

Avran Art & Design 540 S. Coast Highway Suite 104, 949-494-0900 avranart.com

Village Gallery Irvine Spectrum Center 59 Fortune Drive, #338 949-450-8282 villagegallery.com

BC Space 235 Forest Ave. 949-497-1880, bcspace.com Cove Gallery 1492 #8 S. Coast Highway 949-494-1878 covegallerylaguna.com Dawson Cole Fine Art 326 Glenneyre St. 949-497-4988 dawsoncoleďŹ neart.com Forest & Ocean 480 Ocean Ave. 949-371-3313 forestoceangallery.com JoAnne Artman Gallery 326 N. Coast Highway 949-510-5481 joanneartmangallery.com Kelsey Michaels Fine Art 354 N. Coast Highway 949-922-5250 kelseymichaels.com

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SCAPE Gallery LCAD Gallery 374 Ocean Ave. 949-376-6000, lcad.edu Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art 611 S. Coast Highway 949-715-9604, lgoca.com Lance Heck Design 1153 S. Coast Highway 949-494-3299 lanceheck.com Las Laguna Gallery 577 S. Coast Highway 949-667-1803 laslagunagallery.com Lu Martin Galleries 372 N. Coast Highway 949-494-8074 lumartingalleries.com Mark Timothy Gallery 350 N. Coast Highway 949-307-0498 marktimothygallery.com Mystic Arts Gallery 664 S. Coast Highway 949-715-5177 mysticartslaguna.com

Peter Blake Gallery 435 Ocean Ave. 949-376-9994 peterblakegallery.com Prima Fine Art Galllery 570 S. Coast Highway 949-715-0039 primafineartgallery.com Quorum Gallery 374 N. Coast Highway 949-494-4422 quorumgallery.com Redfern Gallery 1540 S. Coast Highway 949-497-3356 redferngallery.com saltfineart 346 N. Coast Highway 949-715-5554 saltfineart.net Sandstone Gallery 384-A N. Coast Highway 949-497-6775 sandstonegallery.com Studio 7 Galleries 384-B N. Coast Highway 1590 S. Coast Highway

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Village Gallery 502 S. Coast Highway 949-494-3553 villagegallery.com

Sue Greenwood Fine Art 330 N. Coast Highway 949-494-0669 suegreenwoodﬁneart.com

The Vintage Poster 1492 S. Coast Highway 800-558-7552 thevintageposter.com

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A SAMPLING OF O.C. GALLERIES Wyland Galleries Laguna Beach 509 S. Coast Highway 800-WYLAND-1 949-376-8000 wylandgalleries.com

NEWPORT BEACH Art Resource Group 20351 Irvine Ave. 949-640-1972 artresourcegroup.com Debra Huse Gallery 229 Marine Ave. 949-723-6171 debrahusegallery.com

Lahaina Galleries Fashion Island 1173 Newport Center Drive 949-721-9117 lahainagalleries.com Susan Spiritus Gallery 20351 Irvine Ave. 714-754-1286 susanspiritusgallery.com YellowKorner Gallery Fashion Island 401 Newport Center Drive Suite A203 949-706-0415 yellowkorner.com

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

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The Cottage Gallery 31701 Los Rios St. 949-340-6693 cottagegalleryonlosrios.com Mission Fine Art Gallery 31760 Camino Capistrano Suite C 949-291-7738 mission-ﬁne-art.com

SANTA ANA Avantgarden— The Art Gallery 207 N. Broadway 714-558-8843 artavantgarden.com

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Bear Street Gallery South Coast Plaza Village 3851 S. Bear St., Suite B-15 714-825-0592 ocﬁnearts.org

San Clemente Art Association Gallery 100 N. Calle Seville 949-492-7175 paintsanclemente.com

F+ Gallery 661 Poinsettia St. 714-493-9430 facebook.com/fplusgallery

Marcas Contemporary Art 305 E. 4th St., #103 714-760-4637 marcasgallery.com Q Art Salon 205 N. Sycamore St. 714-835-8833 qartsalon.com Showcase Gallery South Coast Plaza Village 3851 S. Bear St., Suite B-15 714-540-6430 ocﬁnearts.org

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SPRING, SUMMER YOUTH/FAMILY DATEBOOK Photography by Jack Hartin

Maple Youth Ballet, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” Maple Youth Ballet presents its enchanting ballet adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, with choreography by Charles Maple. April 15, 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Irvine Barclay Theatre 949-854-4646, thebarclay.org Imagination Celebration This annual, family-friendly arts festival is full of exhibits, performances, shows, interactive art opportunities and much more. Various locations countywide April 15-May 28 714-556-5160, artsoc.org/ imagination-celebration.htm “Moon Mouse – A Space Odyssey” A cosmic adventure about celebrating differences that combines dance, puppetry and traditional theater. 1 p.m. April 22, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. April 23 Samueli Theater 714-556-2787, scfta.org

ummer is a special time for family outings, the beach, fireworks and kids’ camps. Here’s a sampling of what’s on the schedule for kids and families: “Music of Darkness & Light” Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble performs a free concert of Magnuson, Balmages, Perrine and Maslanka. March 26, 1 p.m. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall 714-755-5789, pacificsymphony.org Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra Spring Concert The accomplished PSYO plays Wagner, Copland and Respighi March 26, 7 p.m. Segerstrom Concert Hall 714-755-5789, pacificsymphony.org “Doktor Kaboom – Live Wire!” An interactive, one-man science variety show. April 1-2, 1 p.m. Samueli Theater 714-556-2787, scfta.org 66 | PREMIERE OC | Spring/Summer 2017

“Hooked on Books” The Irvine Fine Arts Center is hosting this arts camp for kids age 6-12; 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. The IFAC will also hold a culinary camp this week, where kids can learn the fundamentals of cooking and baking. Recipes, supplies and lunch included. Ages 6-11, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. April 3-7 Irvine Fine Arts Center 949-724-6880, irvineﬁnearts.org Creative Kids/Parents Night Out Parents are invited to drop their children off so they can explore Kidseum, listen to stories, play and create a Frida Kahlo-related project. April 7, 6-9 p.m. Bowers Kidseum 714-480-1520, bowers.org/kidseum

Family Arts Studio Laguna Art Museum is hosting a free with a hands-on art making program inspired by one of the exhibitions in the museum. All materials are provided. This event is held on the third Sunday of every month. April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, 2-4 p.m. Laguna Art Museum 949-494-8971 lagunaartmuseum.org “Sleeping Beauty” This classic fairy tale is re-told in David Gonzalez’s innovative and poetic presentation, combining rhymed verse, live music and multimedia imagery. April 23, 3 p.m. Irvine Barclay Theatre 949-854-4646, thebarclay.org Carnival of the Animals Paciﬁc Symphony brings a zoo to musical life with the Bob Brown Puppets and a narrator. April 29, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall 714-556-2787, scfta.org

Paciﬁc Symphony Youth Orchestra, PSYO concertmaster Phil Chen Creative Kids/Parents Night Out May 5, 6-9 p.m. Bowers Kidseum 714-480-1520, bowers.org/kidseum

“The Painted Garden” An interactive dance and multimedia show, performed in the round. Children are invited to accompany dancers onstage. Presented by Compagnie TPO. 1 p.m. May 20 and 21, 3 p.m. May 21. Samueli Theater 714-556-2787, scfta.org “Traditions” Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble presents its 10th anniversary season finale. May 21, 1 p.m. Segerstrom Concert Hall 714-556-2787, scfta.org PSYO Season Finale Concert Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform Mahler’s “Allegro Maestoso” from Symphony No. 2. May 21, 7 p.m. Segerstrom Concert Hall 714-556-2787, scfta.org The Annual Concert Influential choreographers lead young dancers, many from underserved communities, in an exciting contemporary performance. Presented by the Wooden Floor. June 1-3 Irvine Barclay Theatre 714-541-8314, thewoodenfloor.org Irvine Arts Camps The Irvine Fine Arts Center is organizing a number of arts camps for children ages 6-8 and 9-12. Activities range from drawing and painting to ceramics and drama. June 12-Aug. 18, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday Irvine Fine Arts Center 949-724-6880, irvinefinearts.org

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Spring Dance Concert Student choreographers from Chapman University’s dance department are offering exciting new dance works in varied styles and themes. 7:30 p.m. May 5, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 6 Musco Center for the Arts 844-626-8726 muscocenter.org

Huntington Beach Arts Camps The Huntington Beach Art Center is offering several art camps and classes during the summer, including “Wild Wild West,” an “Art Masters” painting camp, “Dreamscapes” and “California Adventures.” June 26-30 Huntington Beach Art Center 714-374-1650 huntingtonbeachartcenter.org

Family Art Day This is a fun and art-ﬁlled afternoon designed for children, who will receive a booklet full of coupons at the entrance redeemable for special activities and treats. Art workshops, a treasure hunt and a marionette show are planned. July 16, Noon-3 p.m. Festival of Arts 800-487-3378 lagunafestivalofarts.org

Sawdust Art Classes The Sawdust Art Festival hosts art classes for children and adults every Friday and Saturday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the fest. There’s also a Children’s Art Spot on the grounds with ongoing projects. June 30-Sept. 3, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sawdust Art Festival 949-494-3030 sawdustartfestival.org

Summer at the Center For 26 years, the Segerstrom Center has organized a rigorous, two-week musical program for at-risk high school students. July 29, 1 and 4 p.m. Samueli Theater 714-556-2787, scfta.org

OC Fair The OC Fair offers plenty of events and activities for kids and families, including rides, a petting zoo, animal races, carnival games, a kiddie play area, concerts and live entertainment, and of course, fair food. This year’s theme is “Farm Fresh Fun.” July 14-Aug. 13 Noon-midnight WednesdaysFridays, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturdays and Sundays OC Fair & Event Center 714-708-1500, ocfair.com

“Jurassic Park” Pacific Symphony performs John Williams’ thrilling score as the famous Steven Spielberg-directed film plays under the stars. Aug. 19, 8 p.m. Pacific Amphitheatre 714-755-5789, pacificsymphony.org

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ARTS DATEBOOK Ukulele sensation Jake Shimabukuro performs May 27 at Segerstrom Concert Hall.

APRIL Graham Nash April 1 Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall 615 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa 714-556-2787, scfta.org “Reel Art: Movie Posters from Ghana” April 1-June Bowers Museum 2002 N. Main St. Santa Ana 714-567-3600, bowers.org Alina Ibragimova and Cédric Tiberghien April 2 Irvine Barclay Theatre 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine 949-854-4646 thebarclay.org “Ellis Island: The Dream of America” American Composers Festival Paciﬁc Symphony April 6-9 Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall 714-556-2787, scfta.org John Alexander Singers April 8 Meng Concert Hall Cal State Fullerton 800 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton 714-662-2345 paciﬁcchorale.org World Café – Island Soul April 8 Musco Center for the Arts Chapman University 1 University Drive, Orange 844-626-8726 muscocenter.org “The Sea is a Line, Long and Blue” The Assembly Dance Company April 9 Palm Court Arts Complex Orange County Great Park Marine Way and Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine theassemblydance.com

“A Doll’s House, Part 2” April 9-30 South Coast Repertory 655 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa 714-708-5555, scr.org Imagination Celebration April 15-May 28 Various locations 714-556-5160 artsoc.org/imaginationcelebration.htm “King of the Road: The Roger Miller Story” April 19-May 14 Laguna Playhouse 606 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach 949-497-2787 lagunaplayhouse.com Newport Beach Film Festival April 20-27 Various locations 949-253-2880 newportbeachﬁlmfest.org “Casa Kinetic: Contemporary Dance Collective” April 21 Casa Romantica 415 Avenida Granada San Clemente 949-498-2139 casaromantica.org “Taj Express” April 21-22 Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa 714-556-2787, scfta.org Paciﬁc Playwright’s Festival April 21-23 South Coast Repertory 714-708-5555, scr.org Compagnie Hervé Koubi April 22 Irvine Barclay Theatre 949-854-4646 thebarclay.org “The Siegel” Through April 23 South Coast Repertory 714-708-5555, scr.org

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“An American in Paris” April 25-May 7 Segerstrom Center for the Arts 714-556-2787, scfta.org “California Palms” April 27-June 10 Muckenthaler Cultural Center 1201 W. Malvern Ave. Fullerton 714-738-6595 themuck.org José Rizo’s Mongorama April 28 Soka Performing Arts Center 1 University Drive Aliso Viejo 949-480-4278 soka.edu/pac Isabel Wilkerson April 28-29 Newport Beach Central Library 1000 Avocado Ave. Newport Beach 949-717-3800 nbplfoundation.org Joyce Yang with Paciﬁc Symphony April 30 Soka Performing Arts Center 949-480-4278 soka.edu/pac

MAY “Peter and the Star Catcher” May 5-June 4 Stages Theatre 400 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton 714-525-4484 stagesoc.org “The Monster Builder” May 5-June 4 South Coast Repertory 714-708-5555, scr.org Soka University’s 16th Annual International Festival May 6 Soka University 949-480-4000, soka.edu “Made in California” May 6-June 30 City of Brea Art Gallery 1 Civic Center Circle, #1 Brea 714-990-7730 breagallery.com “California-Pacific Triennial” May 6-Sept. 3 O.C. Museum of Art 850 San Clemente Drive Newport Beach 949-759-1122, ocma.net Pacific Chorale with Pacific Symphony “A Sea Symphony” May 13 Segerstrom Concert Hall 714-556-2787, scfta.org

ARTS DATEBOOK

Dana Point Fine Arts Assoc. Mother’s Day Art Show May 13-14 Dana Point Harbor Boardwalk danapointﬁnearts.org

Dana Point Fine Arts Assoc. Mother’s Day Art Show June 17-18 Dana Point Harbor Boardwalk danapointﬁnearts.org

Anaheim Ballet “No Filter” May 26 Samueli Theater Segerstrom Center for the Arts 714-490-6150 anaheimballet.org

Baroque Music Festival June 18-25 Various locations Corona del Mar 949-760-7887 bmf-cdm.org

Jake Shimabukuro May 27 Segerstrom Concert Hall 714-556-2787, scfta.org The Heartbeat of Mexico May 28 Musco Center for the Arts 844-626-8726 muscocenter.org “The Bodyguard” May 30-June 11 Segerstrom Center for the Arts 714-556-2787, scfta.org

JUNE

“The Merchant of Venice” June 23-July 23 Stages Theatre 714-525-4484 stagesoc.org “Frank Lloyd Wright: Architecture of the Interior” June 24-Aug. 20 Bowers Museum 714-567-3600, bowers.org “Phil Dike: At the Edge of the Sea” June 25-Sept. 24 Laguna Art Museum 949-494-8971

The Wooden Floor’s Annual Concert June 1-3 Irvine Barclay Theatre 949-854-4646 thewoodenﬂoor.org

“Parade” June 30-July 30 Chance Theater 888-455-4212 chancetheater.com

Studio Arts Festival June 3 Irvine Fine Arts Center 14321 Yale Ave., Irvine 949-724-6880 irvineﬁnearts.org

Sawdust Art Festival June 30-Sept. 3 935 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach 949-494-3030 sawdustartfestival.org

“The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey” June 7-25 Laguna Playhouse 949-497-2787 lagunaplayhouse.com

Laguna Art-A-Fair June 30-Sept. 3 777 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach 949-494-4514 art-a-fair.com

Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg “Red Giselle” June 16-18 Segerstrom Center for the Arts 714-556-2787, scfta.org

JULY

Festival of Arts/ Pageant of the Masters Festival: July 5-Aug. 31; Pageant: July 7-Aug. 31 650 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach 800-487-3378 lagunafestivalofarts.org foapom.com “The Tempest” July 6-Sept. 2 New Swan Shakespeare Festival UC Irvine 249 Drama, Irvine 949-824-2787 newswanshakespeare.com “The Taming of the Shrew” July 7-Sept. 1 New Swan Shakespeare Festival 949-824-2787 newswanshakespeare.com Movie Mondays July 10-Aug. 7 Segerstrom Center for the Arts 714-556-2787, scfta.org B-52’s with Pacific Symphony July 20 Pacific Amphitheatre 714-755-5799 pacificsympony.org

Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company “Cinderella” July 28-30 Segerstrom Center for the Arts 714-556-2787, scfta.org National Choreographers Initiative July 29 Irvine Barclay Theatre 949-854-4646 thebarclay.org

AUGUST “Deconstructing Liberty: A Destiny Manifested” Aug. 5-Oct. 15 Muzeo 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim 714-956-8936, muzeo.org “Li Hui: V” and “The Paciﬁc Project: Zhen Chongbin” Aug. 6-Dec. 4 O.C. Museum of Art 949-759-1122; ocma.net “Henry IV” Aug. 10-26 Shakespeare Orange County 714-590-1575 shakespeareoc.org Festival Ballet Theatre’s Gala of the Stars Aug. 18 Irvine Barclay Theatre 714-962-5440 festivalballet.org

“Symphonic Springsteen” July 4 Paciﬁc Amphitheatre 100 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa 714-755-5799 paciﬁcsympony.org

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and provide a new entrance to the adjoining Judy Morr Theater. The center’s programs will include a dance and music school for children with physical and cognitive disabilities, as well as the commissioning of new ballets and dance training in multiple genres. Also planned is a Center Without Boundaries program, which will forge strategic partnerships between the center and diverse cultural and non-cultural groups throughout the county, including El Centro Cultural de Mexico, the Wooden Floor, Alzheimer’s OC and Children’s Hospital of OC. The goal is to have all components done by fall 2017. So far, Segerstrom Center has raised about $46 million toward its $70 million “Next Act Campaign.”