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LADERA RANCH Civic Council Meets

Councilmember Stephanie Ramsey, Councilmember Amir Arbabi, Vice Chairman Gary Kephart, Chairman Jett McCormick, and Councilmember Mike Ellzey

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How to plan a successful spring getaway No matter where you live, spring travel is synonymous with the search for warm weather. While the sunshine may help keep the blues at bay, it takes more than just golden rays to make a trip unforgettable. Whether you’re taking a family vacation, a couples escape or a getaway with friends, these insider tips will help you plan a successful trip: Look for deals at well-known destinations The best trips happen when you find a destination that everyone loves and you stay on budget. Start by researching areas that have something for everyone so no one feels left out. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - with virtually endless attractions, world-class dining and 60 miles of beautiful shoreline - is one of these gems that also happens to be affordable. Countless deals can be found in any season at www. visitmyrtlebeach.com. Once you determine your destination, dig in to find the deal that’s right for you. Some hotels and resorts offer themed packages that also provide deep discounts on museum tickets, concerts and other special events. Or you can make your

own trip, allowing each member of your party to pick their favorite mustsee attraction. Try something new It’s important to enjoy some R&R, but also make time to try something new on your trip. This will take you outside your comfort zone, which can stimulate the mind in new and exciting ways. What’s more, it’s how you create lasting memories. With growing interest in adventure travel, many destinations are offering exciting and fun experiences for all age groups. In Myrtle Beach, for example, you can try cable boarding at Shark Wake Park, which allows you to wake-board without a boat, or indulge your inner speed demon by racing around a track in the area’s NASCAR Racing Experience. Embrace experiential eating Eating is one of the best ways to truly experience what makes a destination unique, so be sure to eat like a local, and maybe even fish like one, too. Eating turns into a memorable experience when you’ve helped catch your main dish. Sign up for a shrimping, crabbing or a deepsea fishing excursion and enjoy an adventure plus a delectable meal. If you’d rather avoid the open

sea, you’re not out of luck. Seek out restaurants that source ingredients locally. That could mean eateries that boast a farm-to-table or sea-to-table experience so you enjoy the freshest fare available. Become a history buff Virtually anywhere you go in the United States, you’ll discover a fascinating history of how it came to be. When you make time to explore museums, walk stunning gardens and visit memorials, you’ll be able tell tales back home that you would otherwise have never known.

For an insider’s glimpse into history, check out National Historic Landmarks. For example, Hopsewee Plantation in the Myrtle Beach area was built an estimated 40 years before the Revolutionary War. In addition to beautiful scenery, you’ll experience the heritage of the area up close. These four steps will help you plan a vacation that your travel crew will be raving about long after you return home. Best yet, you’ll have memories that will last a lifetime. - (BPT)

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SEVENTEEN NEW MEMBERS JOIN THE ELKS IN MARCH Mission Viejo, Saddleback Valley Elks welcomed a class of seventeen (17) initiates in March. The new Elks are: Anthony Andrade, Larry Brown, David Goff, Steve Heinemann, Michael and Catherine Leahy, Joshua Owsley, George Seney, and Steve Stroud all of Mission Viejo. Also becoming members are: Richard Calderon of Trabuco Canyon, Darlene Daily of Laguna Woods, Thomas Kitchens of Huntington Beach, Dana Lamphere of San Clemente, Richard Penkava of Lake Forest, and Jack Weed of San Juan Capistrano. Lodge Exalted Ruler (President) Michael Long and his newly installed corps of officers conducted the impressive ceremony. After the initiation, new Elks were given the opportunity to tell the assemblage a little about their background and families and they were asked why they decided to join the Elks. Stories were interesting and varied with some new members retired, some still working, but all with one thing in common. That was a desire to give back to the community and the less fortunate. They chose the Elks because they felt it was the best way to participate in a variety of charities. Some expressed a specific interest of helping with youth activities. Others said they wished to be involved in the Lodge’s very active Veteran’s

Elks Seated L to R Dana Lamphere, Catherine Leahy, Darlene Daily, ER Mike Long, George Seney, Richard Calderon, and Richard Penkava. Standing L to R: Jack Weed, Michael Leahy, Joshua Owsley, Anthony Andrade, Jay Savedra, David Goff, Thomas Kitchens, Larry Brown, Steve Stroud, Gregory Allen, and Steve heinemann. program. A number of new Elks Saddleback Valley Community, and who served during the Vietnam War. mentioned they looked forward to our whole mission is to support as The Mission Viejo/Saddleback Valley enjoying the sociability of the Lodge many of them as we can. That is Elks Lodge #2444 is celebrating 48 and it’s members while helping in any why I selected as my motto for the years of service to Saddleback Valley way they might fit in. coming year ‘Elks Building a Better Communities. It is one of 10 lodges Exalted Ruler Mike Long addressed Community’ and that is why we need in the Orange Coast District of the the new Elks saying, “We will welcome your help.” Benevolent and Protective Order of any amount of service you care to Long also reminded everyone Elks (BPOE) whose headquarters offer. I know some of you are still that we as Elks commemorate the is in Chicago, Illinois. The BPOE is working and have limited time to 51st Anniversary of the Vietnam a charitable organization with a 149 give, but we can find something that War on March 29th, and that we year history of giving. “Elks Care Elks suits you for one hour a month to should be forever grateful for the Share” For information regarding Elks one hour a day. There are so may Heroism, Devotion, and courage of programs or membership, call 949 worthy causes right here in our own the more than 9 million Veterans 830-3557.

FROM BACH TO THE FUTURE! PACIFIC SYMPHONY WELCOMES ORGANIST MONTE MAXWELL TO PERFORM ON THE MAGNIFICENT WILLIAM J. GILLESPIE CONCERT ORGAN

Hear the mighty, one-of-a-kind William J. Gillespie organ in all its acoustic wonder, when outstanding virtuoso Monte Maxwell performs an eclectic program of organ favorites including something for everyone during Pacific Symphony’s final “Pedals and Pipes” concert this season. The renowned organist—who plays for the U.S. Naval Academy’s Chapel and has performed for diplomats and national leaders from around the world—travels to Orange

County for this showcase of the organ’s stunning palette of sounds, often adding his own twist to classic arrangements. The afternoon recital includes the very best of organ music—from Wagner to Bach, Widor to Bizet, Vierne to Yon and far beyond! The concert takes place Sunday, April 30, at 3 p.m. in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Tickets are $10-$50. For more information or to purchase tickets call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org.

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Spring is here and the animals at Centennial Farm are arriving right on schedule. It’s an exciting time to visit as there are a lot of new, young faces all over the farm. One of the more popular attractions is Miss Hammilton and her new litter of piglets. She was four days overdue, but her litter showed up healthy and happy. Fun fact: Piglets are usually born around 1 to 2 pounds each and will double their size in a month. Miss Hammilton is about 600 pounds. She was donated from a farm breeder and has had six or seven births at Centennial Farm, according to Omar Sanchez, Centennial Farm supervisor. The piglets, born on April 9,

aren’t the only new baby animals at Centennial Farm. Two Alpine Saasan goat twins were born on April 4, and two more were born two days later. Goats usually weigh about 4 to 8 pounds at birth. Fun fact: A young female goat is called a doe kid, and a young male goat is called a buck kid. There are currently three doe kids and one buck kid on the farm. Aly, a cow that was born in January 2015 and donated from Scott Brothers Dairy, also had a calf this week. A calf can weigh about 50 to 70 pounds at birth, depending on the breed. There are teen animals on the farm as well, two lambs were born in March, and a set of piglets were born in February.

Sanchez said Centennial Farm is expecting another litter of piglets in May. Plus, two more goats and two ewes are also expected to give birth soon. Centennial Farm is generally open free to the public Monday-Friday 1 - 4 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Farm will be closed Easter Sunday. Centennial Farm is a three-acre working farm at OC Fair& Event Center that provides agricultural education for more than 100,000 schoolchildren annually. OC Fair & Event Center is located off the 405 and 55 freeways at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. For more information, please visit ocfair.com.

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5 fun ways to decorate for spring Spring is the perfect time to shake things up with your home decor. As Mother Nature transforms her landscape with fresh buds and blooms, you’re probably longing to refresh your home, too. These five easy craft projects are perfect family activities and the results will add touches of springtime throughout the house. Rain boot wreath Do you have a pair of rain boots your kids have grown out of? Use these as an adorable way to display silk flowers in the entryway. Simply select your favorite long-stem flowers from your local craft store (hint: tulips are perfect for spring). Have kids help arrange flowers inside boots and then hang with a large decorative ribbon on your door. Thumbprint flower pots Jazz up boring terracotta pots with acrylic paint and the tiny fingerprints from your mini helpers. Have kids wear a smock (acrylic paint can stain), then carefully dip fingertips into paint and press onto the pot. For example, red fingerprints can be turned into cute ladybugs with a few black details when dry. You can also use fingerprints to create flowers, butterflies and more. Flip-flop welcome sign Favorite warm-weather foot gear can be used to create a cute sign welcoming guests to your home. Buy four pairs of colorful flip flops from any dollar store. Line up and then adhere each side together with hot glue (eight flip-flops total glued

together). On the heel of each sandal paint a letter from “Welcome!” When done, let kids adorn with colorful gems, stickers, and other fun spring details. PEEPS spring centerpiece PEEPS is the quintessential springtime candy, but is also great when used in crafts like this colorful centerpiece. Just follow these easy DIY directions and you’ll create a centerpiece that will be a real conversation starter for kids and adults alike. For more project ideas, visit www.marshmallowpeeps. com. Supplies: 4-inch cube vase 6-inch cube vase Jelly beans 30 Gerbera Daisies or silk flowers of choice 20 PEEPS Bunnies Directions: 1. Center one vase inside the other and insert jelly beans (in any colors you like) between the walls of the two cubes. 2. Place PEEPS on top of jelly beans, making sure to save a few for the corners of the vase. Don’t be afraid to squeeze them into the space. You should have enough to fill in any gaps. 3. Gerberas are usually sold with plastic tubes on the stems for support. Keeping the plastic in place, cut the flowers to desired length and arrange them in the smaller vase.

4. Cutting shorter stems for the outside flowers and longer stems for the inner ones will give you a nice rounded top. And don’t skimp on flowers: If you don’t want to use that many gerberas, find a pair of smaller vases. Pastel painted pine cones Take kids on a nature walk and collect pine cones. Brush off dirt and allow to dry if moist. Then, lay out paper and have kids paint pine cones in festive pastel colors. Mint green, soft pink and sky blue are classic spring hues. Once dry, display in a decorative bowl and hang from strings in front of a window. - (BPT)

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American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School Announces Enrollment for the 2017-18 Year Plus Final Sunday Intensives in 2017 Segerstrom Center for the Arts announced that auditions for new students wishing to attend the 2017 – 2018 American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School will be held on Saturday, May 6 (ages 8 – 13) and May 13 (ages 14 – 18). Classes begin on September 5, 2017. Priority registration for currently enrolled students begins May 29. Registration for new students begins June 12. Children ages 3 – 8 with no prior experience do not need to audition. New student placement for children ages 8 and above with prior ballet experience will be determined by audition. The ABT Gillespie School is adding Level 6 for the 2017 – 2018 school year. Those classes are for highly advanced dancers preparing for professional careers and college and conservatory programs. This fall, the ABT Gillespie School will extend its pre-professional levels by accepting students up to age 18 and the faculty is growing with the addition of three new instructors; two who hail from ABT. The audition schedule is as follows: For ages 8 - 13 Saturday, May 6, 2017 3:30 p.m. Check-in 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Audition Class For ages 14 - 18 Saturday, May 13, 2017 3:30 p.m. Check-in 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Audition Class 2017 – 2018 Enrollment Registration: May 29 – June 11 (currently enrolled students); June 12 (new students) Pre-primary, Primary, Level 1: Placement determined by age. Levels 2 – 6: Placement determined by audition. New student placement: Children ages 8 and above with prior ballet experience will be determined by audition. Auditions: Ages 8-13 - May 6 at 3:30 p.m.; ages 14-18 - May 13 at 3:30 p.m. Students should bring a headshot and a first arabesque photo to the audition. Photos should be either 4x6 or 5x7 and do not need to be professionally taken. There is a $35

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LADERA RANCH CIVIC COUNCIL Members

From left: Councilmember Stephanie Ramsey, Councilmember Amir Arbabi, Vice Chairman Gary Kephart, Chairman Jett McCormick, and Councilmember Mike Ellzey

LADERA RANCH CIVIC COUNCIL MEETING Monday April 17 The regular meeting of the Civic Council of Ladera Ranch was held on Monday, April 17, 2017. On hand were Chairman Jett McCormick, Vice Chairman Gary Kephart, and councilmember Mike Ellzey, Councilmember Amir Arbabi and Councilmember Stephanie Ramsey. Orange County Sheriff report Orange County Sheriff Mitch Wang said that the Orange County Sheriff’s Canine Corps will be on hand for the crime prevention display from 1 PM to 4 PM on May 13 for the event; “Celebrate Ladera Ranch”. Former Civic Council member Jennifer Powers, who is a driving force on Neighborhood Watch events is also expected to be on hand for the crime prevention gathering staffed with volunteers and an information booth. Crossing Guards and Traffic Complaints The Sheriff added that there have been no crossing guard complaints but there have been some traffic flow complaints throughout the area of Ladera Ranch since the last meeting of the Civic Council indicating that at a minimum the crossing guards are able to slow down traffic in school crossing zones. Residential street lighting and Page 10

paving concerns Councilmember Amir Arbabi gave a lengthy report concerning the micro- surfacing of streets particularly on Sienna in June. Of concern was the slurry on residential streets and the new test product slurry in Covenant Hills. Councilmember Arbabi suggested that there were also some developing issues with regard to some increased lighting on the roundabouts in Ladera Ranch. Crosswalks which light up when a pedestrian approaches were discussed. He suggested that the County should be advised about the lighting and recommended a high reflection paint to be used on the crosswalks in those areas. More resident communication concerns from Councilmember Ramsey Ladera Ranch Civic council member Stephanie Ramsey detailed extensive efforts for the design of a new Facebook page and for the articles concerning the Rancho Santa Margarita project, and the new Toll Road extension. Chairman Jett McCormick joined her in expressing the need for more communication to the residents of Ladera Ranch. Some discussion was held whether

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to exercise civic council discretion regarding updates to the Ladera Ranch Civic Council website. Ladera Ranch Civic Council still short two members. Members discussed two vacancies Ladera Ranch Civic Council. The members discussed the possibility of reaching out to members of the Ladera Ranch community to encourage more residents running for the civic council. However, there was no offer for a posting of applications for prospective Civic council members. The current council is operating with only a skeleton crew of five members rather than the previously allocated seven-member Civic Council Vice chairman Gary Kephart expressed interest in meeting with Congressman Darrell Issa. Councilmembers Gary Kephart and Jett McCormick had a lengthy debate with regard to the efficacy of having members of the Ladera Ranch Civic Council meeting with Congressman Darrell Issa of California’s 49th Congressional District. It was determined that no action was contemplated at this time. Councilmember Mike Ellzey contemplates making a motion

to adjourn the civic council for the summer Councilmember Mike Ellzey announced that he would propose during next month’s council meeting to adjourn the entire council for the whole summer as he felt that the council was not being productive in the monthly meetings and would benefit by more organizational skills. This suggestion was met with a lengthy discourse by chairman Jett McCormick who stated that “it is the purpose of the civic council to be available for the residents of Ladera Ranch even during the summer months.” Councilman Ellzey argued that very few members of the community attended the monthly council meetings and he said that he would continue with his plan to make the motion to adjourn the council during the summer months but did not make the motion at this meeting. Only three other residents including the Ladera Ranch News reporter attended Monday night’s meeting. Council approves the meeting minutes of the Ladera Ranch Civic Council of March 20, 2017 The meeting minutes were approved as a recommended as submitted.

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only five Members on LADERA RANCH CIVIC COUNCIL Board Still Has Two Vacancies to Reach Full Capacity

From left Councilmember Amir Arbabi, councilmember Mike Ellzey, Chairman Jett McCormick, Vice Chairman Gary Kephart, and Councilmember Stephanie Ramsey. Orange County Sheriff Mitch Wang is not a council member and only provides reports to the council.

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Tropical Cruise Fun for Three Chapters of the Guilds of Segerstrom The Guilds of Segerstrom Center for the Arts fundraiser raised almost $7,000 for the Center to support the Center’s artistic and education programs is one of the largest and most prestigious support groups for a non-profit organization in Orange County. The Guilds, which is comprised of 22 chapters and nearly 1,600 members, is respected and admired for its contributions to Segerstrom Center for the Arts and is emulated by many other arts organizations around the country. Guilds members are Center ambassadors, spreading the word about the Center among their friends and neighbors and encouraging them to enjoy and use this great community resource. The Guilds raises funds for the Center, Orange County’s largest non-profit arts organization. Guilds members have contributed more than $14 million dollars in support of the Center since their organization was founded. Their support helps the Center to present its renowned performing arts series, which includes dance, Broadway shows, cabaret, jazz, classical music, family entertainment, cutting-edge theater and many free and low cost performances and events. Close to the heart of The Guilds is the Center’s education programs that reach hundreds of thousands of young people and educators each year with performances and arts-in-education programs at the Center and on school campuses. It was a tropical paradise on board the MS Duck Club for members of the Carmen, Center Stage and Stage Door Chapters of The Guilds of Segerstrom Center for the Arts and their guests. Greeted by Mai Tais and being adorned with colorful flower leis (flower hair clips for the ladies) while island music played in the background, folks coming on board were ready for their cruise. Organized by members of the three chapters, guests enjoyed tasty island appetizers of meatballs, chicken tenders and sushi accompanied by delectable dips. The main courses such as Teriyaki Chicken, mouthwatering Roasted Pork and Mahi Mahi were also scrumptious as was the dessert dainties including Mango Cheesecake, Coconut Pudding, assorted Fruit Tarts, and Lemon Bundtinis. A lively, multi-talented, entertaining duo, Panjive, played a smooth blend of Calypso, Reggae, Ska, Latin, and Contemporary music incorporating the unique island sounds of the wonderful and distinctive “Steel Drum.” With the sweet rhythms from Trinidad and Jamaica, they created an upbeat, funfilled, memorable experience for all cruising guests. The highlight of the evening had to be the Hula Hoop contest - no one could keep that hoop from defying gravity no matter how hard they tried! The judges, in their infinite wisdom, called a draw and determined that all participants deserved recognition if only for their courage to participate. Everyone strolled among the beautifully wrapped raffle baskets, silent auction and jewelry tables to pick up some enticing gifts. Barbara Gladden was among the lucky bidders to pick up three Silent Auction items. They included two orchestra seating tickets to the ever popular musical, “Annie”, at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, a Junior Executive stay at Ayres Hotel, and an exclusive evening at Marty and Bob Olds’ home in Newport Beach to enjoy cocktails and appetizers and view his incredibly distinctive train room. Margaret Ann Vincent won the exquisite glass necklace and matching earrings created by an artist from the Laguna Arts Festival. Jackie Olstad won an Angela Anderson painting - the artist was there to present her with the much sought after auction prize. Tom and Marianne Reitz will enjoy a Hawaiian music performance at the Barclay Theater. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is unique as both an acclaimed arts institution and as a multi-disciplinary cultural campus. It is committed to supporting artistic excellence on all its stages, offering unsurpassed experiences, and engaging the entire community in new and exciting ways through the unique power of live performance and a diverse array of inspiring programs. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is also proud to serve as the artistic home to three of the region’s major performing arts organizations: Pacific Symphony, the Philharmonic Society of Orange County and the Pacific Chorale, who contribute greatly to the artistic life of the region with annual seasons at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Page 12

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Abby and Gail Daniels, winners of this year’s Guilds’ Inspiration Award

Tony Shloss with Jane King, Nancy and Bob Barkmeyer

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Kenneth Vinther and Collichio Victorious in First Markel Insurance Grand Prix of 2017 Hannah Loly and Asombro Impress in Second Place

Kenneth Vinther and Colicchio with (front row, l-r) Renee Spurge, Lisa and John Seger, Blenheim EquiSports President Robert Ridland, (back row, l-r) Melissa Brandes, Blenheim EquiSports VP of Marketing, and Markel Insurance’s Brandon Seger. Photos by McCool for more afternoon show jumping Spring Classic IV Grand Prix. USEF “Premier” rated hunter-jumper With an exuberant crowd gathered excitement over the next three weeks Blenheim EquiSports, an equestrian shows featuring multiple grand prix on the grassy knoll at the Rancho at this same location, including two event management company events, a Longines FEI World Cup™ Mission Viejo Riding Park at San more Markel Insurance Grand Prix based in San Juan Capistrano, CA, Jumping North American League Juan Capistrano, the Blenheim classes, the $40,000 Spring III Grand produces events in three locations: event, USHJA International Hunter Spring Classic I presented show Prix, presented by Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Capistrano, Del Mar and Derbies, Pony Finals, Medal Finals jumping sport with the first $25,000 Laguna Niguel, and the $50,000 Las Vegas, NV. The events include and more. More at showpark.com. Markel Insurance Grand Prix of the 2017 season. Six of fourteen starters advanced to the jump off, but it was local rider Kenneth Vinther aboard the young Holsteiner stallion Colicchio who emerged victorious with a speedy double clear effort. Course designer Catsy Cruz of Mexico built an inviting track to kick off the show season in San Juan Capistrano. Four riders finished double clear, and the top two stopped the clock within two-tenths of a second apart. Hannah Loly, a rising star at just fourteen years old, who also won the 1.35m Jumper Classic on Friday, took home second place aboard Asombro with a time of 47.28, while Vinther and Colicchio clinched first in 47.09. This Grand Prix win is a first for both Vinther and Colicchio. With fifteen qualifiers remaining in Markel Insurance 1.40m Grand Prix Series, the keen competition will continue in the ensuing months. This highlight event wraps up the Blenheim Spring Classic I. Stay tuned Hannah Loly and Asombro take 2nd place Page 14

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V OILA ! V IRTUOSO PIANIST LOUIE LORTIE RE V EALS ‘ THE MAGIC OF CHOPIN’ DURING PACIFIC SYMPHONY Viva la France! For Pacific Symphony’s upcoming concert, two of the brightest French-Canadian classical music stars—celebrated pianist Louis Lortie and acclaimed guest conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni—perform a program inspired by the spirit of France with music by Mozart, Chopin, Debussy and Ravel. The program, glittering with a French aesthetic, begins with Mozart’s Symphony No. 31, “Paris,” which he wrote specifically to please and impress Parisian audiences. Chopin called “The City of Lights” home for most of his adult life, and his “Piano Concerto No. 2” dazzles like Paris after dusk when performed by the remarkable Lortie. Debussy and Ravel are simply two of France’s greatest composers. Debussy’s “Ibéria” is a departure, venturing into Spain, while Ravel’s seductive “La Valse” rounds out the Symphony’s program. BBC Music Magazine commented on Lortie’s gifts as an interpreter of Chopin by saying: “Lortie is a model Chopinist: eloquent but never sentimental, elegant, harmonically luminous, structurally immaculate— and surprising.” In 1984, Lortie was the first-prize winner in the Busoni Competition and also a prizewinner in the Leeds Competition. The concert “The Magic of Chopin” takes place Thursday through Saturday, April 27-29, at 8 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. A preview talk with Alan Chapman begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25-$125 (Box Circle, $195). For more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org. Frédéric Chopin’s name is a little deceiving. Born Fryderyk Chopin, he was actually a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era who wrote primarily for the solo piano. So how can a concert featuring a concerto by a Polish nationalist and a symphony by an Austrian legend (Mozart) be considered “all-French”? It can if the symphony is Mozart’s “Paris” symphony and the concerto is by Chopin, who considered Poland the fatherland, but Paris his home— presented alongside two featured French works. Born in 1810, Chopin was quickly labeled a prodigy with a talent for music composition. At just 7 his teacher notated one of his improvisations and had it published, and soon he was writing music himself. His first rondo for solo piano was published in 1825. Five years later, Chopin unveiled his remarkably beautiful Piano Concerto in F minor, now known as No. 2. Its success in Warsaw made the composer a national hero in Poland. (His concerto that is now known as No. 1, in E minor, was actually composed later, though in the same Page 16

year as No. 2.) But at age 21, Chopin arrived in Paris with Polish soil in his possession—and never left. He so closely identified with the piano that every work Chopin composed featured the instrument, and his concertos are his largestscale works that engage the orchestra. He was unrivaled in his ability to create poignant harmonies that far surpassed that of the opera composers who inspired him. All of the treasured elements of a more mature artist are to be found in abundance in his Concerto No. 2—sumptuous melodies, enchanting harmonies and unforgettable resonance. Mozart, just 22 in the spring of 1778, traveled to Paris with his ill mother. A performance there of his music by an Italian composer upset him so greatly he used the word “sabotage” to describe what had been done to it. To assuage his feelings, the director of the concert asked Mozart to write a new symphony. It was an opportunity for the young composer to really make his mark. Years earlier, as a harpsichord prodigy, Mozart had created a sensation in the French capital—but now, his music went over the heads of French nobility. It seemed too dense. There were just “too many notes.” One review observed: “The composer obtained the commendation of lovers of the kind of music that interests the mind without touching the heart.” Following the death of his mother in 1779, Mozart returned to Salzburg. However, his time in Paris resulted in one magnificent triumph: the Symphony No. 31 in D Major. The “Paris” Symphony took advantage of the large orchestra Mozart had at his disposal. The opening movement of the “Paris” Symphony was one of the most thrilling sounds Mozart ever made with an orchestra. He loved that in his symphony he could use clarinets, which he had heard for the first time before coming to Paris; there are also horns, trumpets and timpani and a full compliment of woodwinds—flutes, oboes, clarinets and bassoons—the biggest orchestra Mozart had ever employed. It was a spectacular hit. A cunning Mozart wrote to his father: “In the middle of the opening allegro there was a passage that I knew people would like; the whole audience was carried away by it, and there was tremendous applause. But I knew when I wrote it what sort of an effect it would make, and so I introduced it again at the end, with the result that it was encored.” In the late 19th century, Claude Debussy, along with Maurice Ravel, was a leading exponent of the new musical language, French Impressionism. Debussy gave the title “Images” to three of his compositions: two sets of solo piano pieces (1905

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Pianist Louis Lortie and 1908), and the orchestral triptych of which “Ibéria” is the central work. A triptych within the larger triptych of “Images,” “Ibéria” consists of: “Through Streets and Lanes,” “The Fragrances of the Night” and “Morning of a Holiday.” With its evocations of the Spanish life, castanets and Moorish-sounding melodies, it’s easy to assume Debussy had immersed himself in life in Andalucia and Valencia, spent hours viewing Goya at the Prado and hiked the Pyrenees with Basque-speaking guides. But, in fact, the Frenchman had made exactly one 24-hour trip to Spain, specifically to the border town of San Sebastian in order to see a bullfight. When he composed his symphony about the sea, “La Mer,” in 1905, Debussy’s entire experience of the subject was limited to two crossings of the English Channel. Debussy wrote: “Without false pride, I feel that these three pieces hold together well, and that they will find their place in the literature of the piano…to the left of Schumann or to the right of Chopin...” Ravel was fascinated by the waltz form; as early as 1911 he had composed his suite “Valses Nobles et Sentimentales,” but the pull of the waltz preoccupied him much earlier than that—at least as far back as 1906, when he intended to orchestrate a concert waltz as a tribute to Johann Strauss II. As his ideas for “La Valse” (composed in 1919-20) took hold, Ravel intended to name it with the French word for Vienna, “Vienne,” and then the German, “Wien.” He famously described the effect he

desired as “dancing on the edge of a volcano.” For all its beauty and aura of breathtaking romance, a sense of foreboding surrounds “La Valse,” which gives the listener a clear sense of European civilization’s luxurious refinements and the shadow of their destruction. Ambitious, perhaps, for a 13-minute dance score—but Ravel had been an ambulance driver on the front lines of World War I, and like most Europeans, he was deeply affected by the most horrific apocalypse that humanity had ever created. The downfall of beauty and order was on his mind. The waltz theme in “La Valse” is irresistible, but tinged with decadence, which grows ever larger. The music draws the audience in with its seductive splendor, yet somehow it also feels threatening. Ravel had described this dangerous beauty as “a sort of apotheosis of the Viennese waltz, mingled with, in my mind, the impression of a fantastic, fatal whirling.” In his preface to the score, he notes: “Through whirling clouds, waltzing couples may be faintly distinguished. The clouds gradually scatter: one sees…an immense hall peopled with a whirling crowd. The scene is gradually illuminated. The light of the chandeliers bursts forth… Set in an imperial court, about 1855.” Pacific Symphony’s Classical Series is made possible by the Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation, and receives additional support from The Westin South Coast Plaza, KUSC and PBS SoCal.

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LADERA RANCH NEWS R est aurant Antonucci’s Restaurant Serving authentic Italian seafood and award-winning pizza since 1976 with exciting appetizers and a full bar and live entertainment on Saturday evening.

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Offering an extensive menu of premium American Wagyu and Kobe beef burgers, along with salads and entrees such as chicken, salmon and salmon risotto. There is a full bar with more than 50 craft beers, more than a dozen draft beer, and bottles of your favorite domestic and imported beer.

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Breakfast can be delightfully decadent with sugary cinnamon rolls like grandma used to make or lighter eggs and toast or scones. Some interesting sandwich possibilities and strong hot coffee.

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Authentic Thai and Chinese food at affordable prices. Many varieties of Thai and Chinese delicacies chicken, beef, pork, tofu and vegetarian, barbecue chicken, crispy duck, beef w/ oyster sauce, spicy cat fish.

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Don Gustavo’s Authentic Mexican food with homestyle flavor, menu items include chile relleno, carnitas, fajitas, eggs machaca, chimicangas, veggie burrito, fish tacos, shrimp enchiladas, taco salad.

26012 Marguerite Pkwy #A, Mission Viejo 949-348-2386 Harlow’s Cuisine & Cocktails Harlow’s Kitchen is a beautiful blend of old school and contemporary styles boasting West coast farm-totable seasonal fare, a craft bar, and a passionate staff. The décor is a rich and elegant throwback to 1800’s Europe with a bit of a New Orleans vibe.

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Serving a variety of hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers and a couple of veggie options. Known for their wood-fired food and delicious toppings. Hours are from 11am 8pm, serving lunch and dinner.

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27409 Bellogente, Mission Viejo. 949-364-1088 Peppino’s Newly remodeled restaurant on the lake expanded the dining area, full service bar, waiting lounge and a front dining patio. The rear-dining terrace offers a beautiful view of Lake Mission Viejo.

31105 Rancho Viejo Rd., San Juan Capistrano 949-481-9596 Tannins Restaurant & Wine Bar Contemporary setting for Italian fare plus an extensive wine list with recommended food pairings.

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27780 Vista del Lago, Mission Viejo 949-859-9556 P.F. Changs China Bistro Superb Shanghai Street Noodles, available in few places on the globe, make the trip to Mission Viejo Mall a veritable necessity.

800 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, 949-364-6661 The Ranch Sports Grill

Jalapeno’s Restaurant Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Authentic Mexican food including chili Verde, omelets, huevos rancheros, tostadas, carne asada, menudo, traditional burritos including beef, chicken, fish, beans (Vegetarian), chile relleno, taquitos, enchiladas, imported and domestic beers.

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Discover the Exquisite Luxury and Prestige of a Move-In Ready Custom Home in Covenant Hills at Ladera Ranch For Exclusive Showings Call Michael Williams at 949.633.9517 Artisan Collection by William Lyon Signature Home is the height of distinction. Homesite #63 presents a one-of-a-kind custom residence brimming with fine interior appointments, turnkey luxury and boasting stunning distant views. Designed by award-winning Mark Scheurer Architect, Inc., this magnificent residence also features a swimming pool, spa and separate casita. The epitome of single-level luxury living in Covenant Hills, discover this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity today.

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