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Comerica Bank Collects Prom Dresses to Benefit “Belle of the Ball”
Comerica Bank’s 14 Orange County Banking Centers are collecting new and gently worn prom dresses for upcoming “Belle of the Ball” event As the annual prom season begins, stores and boutiques begin to fill their racks with colorful, sparkly formal and semi-formal gowns. Young women search through the silk, satin and starched taffeta for that perfect dress, which will help make Prom Night a special memory for years to come. Unfortunately, many families in Orange County cannot afford this expense. That’s where Girls Incorporated® of Orange County (Girls Inc.) steps in together with their community partners, Orange Coast College (OCC), Orangewood Children’s Foundation, and Women Helping Women (WHW/ Men2WORK) to provide prom/ evening gowns, free of charge, to those in need. The annual “Belle of the Ball” event, hosted on the campus of Orange Coast College, will bring together 350 teen girls countywide. Girls will take part in a day of self-empowerment in order to prepare for prom and their future. They also are given accessories; make up tips, hair style tips, all of which are generously donated by the surrounding community and sponsors. The girls also have an opportunity to participate in workshops on stress management and healthy body image and self-esteem. Comerica Bank will be offering support in collecting prom dresses and accessories to benefit the “Belle of the Ball” event. We are asking for donations of prom dresses of all sizes (plussize dresses are in high demand). Dresses should be stylish/modern, new or gently worn. In addi-
tion, they should be dry cleaned and in ready-to-wear condition. Gowns can be dropped off at any Comerica Bank located throughout Orange County beginning this week until March 2, 2012. Comerica Banking Centers participating in the drive include: Anaheim-Katella – 2432 E. Katella, Building A, Anaheim 92806 B re a – 2 5 0 0 E a s t I mp e r i a l Highway, Suite 190, Brea 92821 Costa Mesa – 611 Anton Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa 92626 Cypress – 6812 Katella Avenue, Cypress 90630 Fashion Island – 680 Newport Center Drive, Suite 290, Newport Beach 92660 Foothill Ranch – 27482 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch 92610 Huntington Beach – 17011 Beach Blvd., Suite 100, Huntington Beach 92647 Irvine – 6540 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine 92618 Lake Forest – 23718-B El Toro Road, Lake Forest 92630 Mission Viejo – 26131 La Paz R d , S u i t e B 1 , M i s s i o n Vi e j o 92691 Newport Beach-Westcliff – 2131 Westcliffe Drive, Newport Beach 92660 San Juan Capistrano – 32022 Camino Capistrano, Suite F3, SJ Capistrano 92675 South Huntington Beach – 10111 Adams Avenue, Suite 101, Hunting Tustin – 3025 El Camino Real, Tustin 92782 For more information about the “Belle of the Ball” event, visit www.girlsinc-oc.org. Or contact Orleda Azevedo at (714) 5978600 Ext. 317 or OrledaA@girlsinc-oc.org.
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Elks Lodge Entertains 130 Senior Citizens at its Semi-Annual Senior Dinner/Dance Mission Viejo/Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No.2444 (“Elks Lodge”) hosted its semi-annual dinner/dance at its Lodge for 130 seniors. For the seniors that attended the event, the Elks Lodge subsidized the ticket fee of $7.00 to make it more affordable for the seniors that attended. Elks Lodge volunteer Naome Spence (wife of Lodge Officer Jason Spence) and Norman P. Murray Senior Center Recreation Coordinator Linda Teichmann greeted guests and ran the event raffle. Wayne Pulcini provided the musical entertainment. The dinner of Chicken Kiev, mashed potatoes, vegetables, Caesar salad and cake was prepared by the following Elks Lodge volunteers: Steve Rusie, Jason Spence, Derek Randles, Laura Lumley and Pam Mackey. Exalted Ruler, Gloria LeCouvre, provided the three cakes used for dessert. Phyllis Booze was responsible for the room setup and decorations were prepared by Jim and Sue Glover and Jack and Sandy Jacobs. Robin Walden led the Laguna Hills Girls Lacrosse team in serving the dinner. Derek Randles, chair for the Senior Dinner/Dance said, “I am proud of the many Elks Lodge volunteers that put on this event. I am also grateful for the funding from our bingo operation that offset some of the cost of this dinner/dance, thus making an enjoyable and affordable event for our seniors. Many of the seniors frequently went to dances as youngsters and the looks on their faces led me to believe that they were reliving some of their youthful dance moments.” The Mission Viejo / Saddleback Elks Lodge No. 2444, celebrating forty-two (42) years of service to the Saddleback Valley communities, is one of ten lodges in the Orange Coast District of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) whose headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois. The BPOE is a charitable organization with a 144 year history of giving, “Elks Care, Elks Share.”
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Vocational Visions will present its annual Enchanted Evening fundraiser on Saturday, April 28 at the Irvine Marriott with the theme “An Enchanted Evening with Country Flair.” All proceeds directly support the programs and services of Vocational Visions which provide vocational, economic and social services to adults with disabilities. During the evening, Vocational Visions will recognize Pavilions as its 2012 Employer of the Year. Pavilions has been instrumental in facilitating employment opportunities for men and women with developmental and other disabilities at six of their Orange County stores including Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Newport Beach, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Niguel and San Juan Capistrano. Co-chaired by Linda Baird and Donna Haskill, the event will feature a multi-course dinner, silent and live auctions and live country western entertainment by Rodeo Drive. Cocktail reception, social hour and silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner, live auction and entertainment. An evening highlight is a heartwarming musical presentation by Vocational Visions participants. Admission is $125 per person and sponsorship opportunities are available. The Irvine Marriott Hotel
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mission viejo Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The Grand Opening of Global Tile & Stone will be held on Friday, February 24 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce at 11:30 am. Global Tile & Stone displays the latest trends in tile, stone, marble, granite, hardwood, and glass in their showroom at 24001 Via Fabricante, #1006 (north of Alicia Parkway). Join local elected officials, City staff and Mission Viejo Chamber members as we welcome this new business to our community. Refreshments, prizes and special discount coupons will be available for attendees. Global Tile & Stone also offers a wide selection of bathroom vanities and quality cabinets. The parent company, The Original Mr. CabinetCare of Anaheim, has grown tremendously since 1987, to become one of the largest kitchen and bath remodeling companies in Southern California. The business website is www.globaltileandstone.com and the local showroom phone number is (949) 458-8453. Last year, local businesses joined together and formed the Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce to provide opportunities and benefits to help strengthen local businesses. Membership has grown to over 125 members in less than six months. The Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce offers monthly Mixers from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, on the third Thursday of each month at different businesses throughout the community.
For more information about the Mission Viejo The Annual Chamber Breakfast is scheduled for March 29 at the Mission Viejo Country Club and Chamber of Commerce visit www.missionviejothe Business Showcase is planned for September chamber.com, send an email to info@missionviejochamber.com or call (949) 470-8409. The annual 6, 2012. membership rate is $150.
FESTIVAL OF ARTS PRESENTS “SELECTIONS FROM THE COLLECTION: THE WATER SHOW” “Water, water, everywhere and not a drop to drink.” The Festival of Arts is making a splash with its new exhibit at foaSOUTH where visitors will be surrounded by water, but not the drinking kind. Combining the theme of water with the artistic medium of watercolors, “Selections from the Collection: The Water Show” will be on display at foaSOUTH now until June 5, 2012.
Featured in the exhibit are pieces from the Festival of Arts permanent collection, a variety of classical and contemporary watercolors spanning the last 50 years. Artwork includes “Bowman” by Hal Akins (featured on the 1987 Festival of Arts Poster), Edmund Ashby’s “Grain of Salt,” “Fish & Lobster” by Scott Moore, William S. Daniel’s “Swimmers at Long Beach,” and “Cold Front” by Scott Albert. The show is made up of all watercolors, except for one untitled vase by ceramic artist Fred Stodder, which inspired Exhibit Curator Pat Sparkuhl. “Translucent glazes give my work a luminous and fluid appearance, reflecting light similar to water,” commented Stodder. “With my pieces, I try to combine pottery with other forms of art. There’s influences from sculptures and paintings, but the shape of the vase still connects it to traditional ceramics.” “Pulling from the Festival of Arts Permanent Collection, this show features some of the finest Visitor in front of Arthur Beaumont’s watercolor artists that have exhibited at “Chinese Junk” the Festival,” said Sparkuhl. “Each waPage 6
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Hal Akins “The Bowman” tercolor is bright, colorful, and compliments Fred’s vibrant artwork very well. We’re honored to have the opportunity to showcase these spectacular pieces.” Opened as a collaboration between Festival of the Arts and Active Culture, foaSOUTH serves visitors and residents of Laguna Beach by promoting Festival-related exhibitions throughout the year. Located at 1006 S. Coast Highway on the corner of Anita and
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Pre Oscar Gala Benefits “Guard A Heart” The Avalon Theater in Hollywood was the talk of the town for the first annual Guard A Heart pre-Oscar benefit that honored Larry King with the “Guardian of Hearts” award for his work with The Larry King Cardiac Foundation. Around 1200 celebrities, sports figures, VIP’s and special guests were in attendance at this benefit for the Guard of Heart Foundation who are dedicated to saving lives by creating awareness of heart disease and its causes. The evening started off with a grand red carpet arrival by many celebrities, VIP’s and special guests all wearing their signature “red” - ladies with red ball gowns and men with their red bow ties and cumberbuns. Down the red carpet they walked stopping and posing for dozens of photographers, talking to reporters for various publications. Inside, a silent auction was underway and folks were bidding on various trips, art work, jewelry, sports memorbilia and a whole lot more. Opening the show was a very young performer, somewhat new to the entertainment industry. Savannah Robinson caught the eye of Ellen DeGeneres after Ellen saw her YouTube performance. After appearing on Ellen’s show last February, she was immediately signed to Ellen DeGeneres’ record label eleveneleven in March 2011 and is now making quite a name for herself. Emcee for the evening was Willie Gualt a former American football wide receiver and Olympic athlete. He introduced Estrella Harrington, CEO of the Guard A Heart Foundation who thanked everyone for coming and encouraged everyone to get involved as they are taking a brand new approach to fighting heart disease — through the community. “We are establishing heart health lifestyle groups that are designed to build friendships, cultivate healthy habits, create accountability and raise awareness about heart disease and its ramifications”, she said. Other performers for the evening were, “Midnight Red”, a hip new “boy band”; Brandon & Savannah Hudson, a Pop Country Brother and Sister Duo, and dancers from the Cheryl Burke Dance Studio performed a few spicy numbers. Honored for his work with the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, Larry King was awarded the “Guardian of Hearts Award” by Doug Harrington, M.D., CEO of Aviir Heart Laboratories & Tom Quertermous Chairman of Cardiology Research at Stanford University. Aviir is a biotechnology company founded by cardiologists and scientists at Stanford University, dedicated to the prevention of cardiovascular disease through innovative laboratory tests. “The mission of Guard a Heart is the prevention of heart attacks through greater awareness of risk assessment options and healthy lifestyle choices,” said Dr. Harrington. “So, the two foundations are very complementary and we commend them both for their dedication to reducing the devastating impact of cardiovascular disease. Since February is American Heart month, I believe that this timely award will serve a very important role in bringing public attention to these important messages.” Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, with 1.2 million people having heart attacks every year - resulting in 400,000 lost lives. Although many patients do survive, they often suffer life-altering consequences. The mission of Guard A Heart is to educate people on the importance of risk assessment, starting at age 20, so the appropriate steps become a priority to prevent heart attacks. King talked about his brush with having several heart attacks and why he founded the Larry King Cardiac Foundation. He was funny but serious when it came to heart health and was very appreciative of his glass sculpted award and honor. The Larry King Cardiac Foundation was established in 1988 to provide funding for life-saving treatment for individuals who, due to limited means or no insurance, would otherwise be unable to receive the treatment and care they so desperately need. Also honored was Dr. Louis Ignarro, co-recipient of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for demonstrating the signaling properties of nitric oxide to improve cardiovascular health and prevent heart disease. His ground-breaking work— the basis for his 2005 best-selling book, NO More Heart Disease— established Dr. Ignarro as perhaps the world’s leading authority on the nutritional approach to cardiac wellness. Page 8
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Honoree Larry King with Dr. Douglas Harrington, CEO of Aviir Heart Laboratories (photo by Eddie Wolfl)
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Composer/Guitarist Chris Standring to Appear On “Breakfast with Gary & Kelly” Broadcast
Saddleback College radio station KSBR 88.5FM and the City of Mission Viejo are proud to announce that the “Breakfast with Gary and Kelly” radio for TV broadcast will host composer/ guitarist Chris Standring on the March 10 program. The Saturday morning radio show will broadcast LIVE starting at 9:00am from the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way in Mission Viejo. A studio audience will be welcomed in for the 10:00 am to 12 pm show; doors will open at 9:00 am with the final hour being videotaped for later broadcast. The program airs on the City of Mission Viejo’s MVTV Channel 30 every Tuesday through Sunday evenings at 8:30 and also airs on Saddleback College’s SCTV Channel 39 each Friday and Sunday morning at 11:00 throughout the Cox Com-
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Martina McBride, Earth, Wind & Fire and Heart to Perform as Part of the Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the 2012 OC Fair Martina McBride will perform on Friday, August 10, Earth, Wind & Fire will perform on Saturday, July 28 and Heart will perform on Thursday, August 9 as part of the Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the 2012 OC Fair. As always, concert and action sports tickets include Fair admission. Select shows are on sale March 3. Tickets for these events go on sale Saturday, March 3, at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster or at the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office, which is open Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster. com or by phone (800) 745-3000. The remaining concerts at the 2012 OC Fair will be announced in the coming months. Sign up for pre-sale emails at ocfair.com. OC Fair single-day general admission and the popular Super Pass are also available for purchase online at ticketmaster.com or from the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The 23-day Super Pass is being offered at a limited-time discount price of $25 until March 31. The 2012 OC Fair, themed Home Sweet Home, is July 13 – August 12 and will bring 23 days of food, rides, exhibits, animals, music, action sports and fun, as well as the Super Pass, Pacific Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series, The Hangar and Action Sports Arena. The Fair is open Wednesday-Sunday. The 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, become a fan at Facebook.com/ OCFair, follow us at twitter.com/ocfair or call (714) 708-1500.
Beautiful Bike Paths in Orange County By Sylvia Cochran Orange County bike paths make cycling around Los Angeles and the OC a worthwhile hobby and present a functional road addition that makes biking to work a real possibility. With ample Class I, II and III paths, there is a biking adventure for everyone. Coyote Creek: A Favorite among the Paved Orange County Bike Paths Starting at the juncture of Buena Park and La Palma, this Class I paved bike path follows the San Gabriel River past Cypress, Los Alamitos and finally ends in the industrial section of Seal Beach, near the marina. According to the OCTA map, it has about 16 bike access points. Recreational cyclists appreciate the occasional parks that border the trail - most notably the Cerritos Regional Sports Park - while the serious cyclists treasure the long straight stretches and the sometimes less than picturesque (and therefore distracting) setting. Aliso & Wood Canyons Park Features Orange County Mountain Bike Paths This is a wildlife sanctuary open for day use. Park the car (the cost is $3 per vehicle) and familiarize yourPage 12
self with the trail map. First-timers enjoy the trail that travels along the Aliso Creek and - after 1.5 miles crosses over onto the Wood Canyon trail toward the Cholla Trail, which loops back to the parking lot. Total travel distance is about 9.5 miles. Ride in excess of 10 mph, and you are sure to be stopped by a friendly park ranger. Be aware that hikers and occasionally horses do not know how to read and may cross the bike paths. Do not plan on riding after a rainfall on these beautiful easy bike paths. Southern California park authorities close the trail system for recovery until the soil is dry. Drink in the picturesque beauty of the locale, but do not plan on lighting a BBQ or dropping a fishing line into the rivers; this is strictly a ‘look but don’t touch venue.’ Two Lanes of Pavement All Along the Santa Ana River Bike Trail Originating in the San Bernardino Mountains, this is one of the relatively level Orange County bike paths that reach the ocean. Granted, there are a few changes in elevation, but it is nevertheless an excellent venue for the newbie and the pro alike. Of particular interest is the stretch from Yorba Linda Boulevard to Lin-
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Coyote Creek coln Avenue (Anaheim), which is about eight miles in length. It shows Orange County at its best: horse properties, white picket fences, a glimpse of a few McMansions and the river. Bolsa Chica Bicycle Path in Huntington Beach The three-mile beach starts at Warner Avenue and ends at Seapoint Avenue. At that point Bolsa Chica beach actually becomes Huntington city beach. One of the OC’s multiuse bike paths, it runs adjacent to the sand all the way along Huntington city beach.
A speed limit of five mph is strictly enforced. Take it all the way down to where the Pacific Coast Highway becomes West Coast Highway. Remember that multi-use makes this a premier venue to encounter joggers with dogs, children, enthusiasts on roller blades and also leisurely pedestrians who do not necessarily realize that you are coming up behind them. Take your time riding this Orange County bike path: the scenery is gorgeous and you are likely to meet some nice folks along the way.
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The Los Rios Historic District to see life at the turn of the century - oldest neighborhood in California It was not that long ago that the streets were dirt. The large trees at the lot corners were used to denote property boundaries, and many go as far back as the beginning of European settlement in the area. There are about 40 homes, which vary in age from 50 to 204 years old. Most of the homes are private dwellings and may be viewed only from the street-please respect residents’ privacy. The Montanez Adobe, the O’Neill Museum, the Ramos House Cafe, the Lobo House, the Rodman House, and the Lupe Combs House are businesses and are open to the public during business hours. The Olivares House is Millie Jones’ china painting studio. Think of what life must have been like during the long period when the original mission, its’ outbuildings and the Great Stone Church were being built. It was a time when the Spanish and the Acjachemen Indians were beginning to merge their cultures. The Montanez, the Rios, and the Silvas adobes are all that remain on Los Rios Street of the about 40 adobes that were here at that time. This neighborhood was then the home of the mission builders and workers on the mission ranch, for the economy was centered around the mission. A second significant wave of homes, was built by European immigrants to the area in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Although this area was always a West Coast “melting pot,” one significant thing was that a large group of Basques from the Pyrenees Mountains settled here at that time. Included among those immigrants is the Lacouague family. The Combs House on Verdugo Street is now a unique gift shop called Hummingbird Cottage (circa 1865). It was moved here in 1878 from an abandoned boom town called Forster, which, if it were in existence now, would be on the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base. In the 1920’s, the house was a candy store. It gets its’ name from Jack Combs, an early town constable who lived here. The building behind housed weekend prisoners during constable Combs’ tenure. Next to it, the Ramos House is now the Ramos House Cafe (circa 1881). The Ramos family, one of the oldest families in the area, was raised here. There is a hideout room under the main bedroom, reached by a trap door. The yard is now an American Gourmet outdoor patio restaurant wonderful food at reasonable prices. The Mary Wandell House has new life as The Art Garden (circa 1910). Page 14
Originally built and owned by Mary Wandell, it is now a fine gift shop specializing in upscale, unique and affordable pieces for your garden & home. The shop also showcases miniature Victorian tea sets, dolls and other unique gifts for children. This home was made famous by Chief Clarence Lobo, the chief of the Juaneno Indians, born in 1912. At one time in early San Juan, this house was a grocery store. The Pedro Labat House 31661 Los Rios St. (circa 1887) Pedro Labat moved his family to California in the late 1800s from the Pyrenees Mountains in Southern France. The Labats brought sheep ranching and grove farming to the area in a big way. There was a time in San Juan when sheep flooded the streets of downtown. Many people were employed in the sheep business, and for a long time it was the major economic factor in the area. English House 26652 Ramos St. (circa 1910) Moved here from Camino Capistrano across from the mission in 1976, it was once a restaurant. The English family, who built the house and lived here, was in the construction business. William English rebuilt the damaged “Harmony Hall”, Judge Egans’ home (still standing on Camino Capistrano) after a major fire. Montanez Adobe, 31745 Los Rios St. (circa 1794). Listed on the National Historic Register, this adobe was the home of Dona Polonia Montanez. Religious services were held inside
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during a period when the mission was inoperative. Open to the public. Jailhouse Moved next to the Montanez Adobe from other locations, this old SJC jail cell now reminds children to be good all the time, not just before Christmas. Rios Adobe 31781 Los Rios St. (circa 1794) Santiago Rios came from Spain in the 1780s to be a soldier in the mission garrison, and built the adobe in 1794. The Blessed Olive Tree, which is in the Rios Adobe front yard, was brought as a seedling from the Holy Land by FR. St. John O’Sullivan as a gift for Mrs. Damion Rios, “Nana Tula,” for all of her good work for the mission church. The adobe has been occupied by the Rios family since 1794, which makes it the oldest continually occupied home in the western United States. Olivares House 31791 Los Rios St. (circa 1900) This building, restored by Gil and Millie Jones, is now the studio and classroom of the world-renowned china painting artist Millie Jones. Millie’s husband, Gil, is the former mayor of San Juan Capistrano. The Rodman House 31731 Los Rios St. Recently restored and enlarged by the Niccola family for use as “The Tea House on Los Rios Street.” A charming, genteel place to while away the time with a variety of teas and treats to soothe the
soul. Open to the public. Ito Nursery 31825 Los Rios St. (entrance on River St.) San Juan’s oldest existing nursery, owned by the Ito family since it opened in 1970. It has a large selection of outdoor plants and sells to both retail and wholesale. The O’Neill Museum-Pryor House 31831 Los Rios St. (circa 1880) Originally located across the tracks behind the El Adobe de Capistano Restaurant. It was the home of Jose Dolores Garcia and later in 1903 to Albert Pryor family. Now the offices of the SJC Historical Society, it is open to the public. The San Juan Capistrano community of earlier times was much larger than it is today. The Los Rios neighborhood played an important role in California’s history. River Street, part of the Ito Nursery land is an unimproved road 600 feet long and 25 feet wide. It starts at Los Rios Street and goes west to Trabuco Creek. It used to cross Trabuco Creek and extend all the way to Dana Point, approximately four miles west. Early settlers of the Los Rios District used this road to go to the beach and San Juan Bay (now called Dana Point Harbor). Cowhides were carted from this processing area at the mission down the road to the cliff tops for the shipment to the East Coast. Today, only 600 feet of the original road is left.
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Setting Fire to the Stage By Joseph Carman Alexei Ratmansky, it could be easily argued, is the hottest property among ballet choreographers today. Everyone wants a piece of him. On March 29, American Ballet Theatre (ABT), in conjunction with Segerstrom Center for the Arts, will present a world premiere piece by Ratmansky: his glorious new production of the great Stravinsky classic, Firebird. Stressing the “theater” aspect of ABT, the triple bill will also include legendary choreographer Merce Cunningham’s modern classic, Duets; and Christopher Wheeldon’s ingenious Thirteen Diversions. When asked why Firebird and why now, Ratmansky [who dropped “the” from the work’s title] has a simple answer. “First of all, the great score,” he says. “And ABT has a very strong cast for Firebird right now.” The ballerinas Ratmansky has chosen to depict the fiery bird of mystery include the highleaping Natalia Osipova, formerly of Russia’s Bolshoi Ballet; and Isabella Boylston and Misty Copeland, rising stars in ABT’s ranks. “They are all very physical, can jump well and have something wild about them,” says Ratmansky. “They are wonderful.” David Hallberg, who made history as the first American to be asked to join the Bolshoi Ballet, will dance the role of the Prince in fierce pursuit of the Firebird. Firebird is the sixth ballet that Ratmansky, currently ABT’s Artist in Residence, has created especially for ABT and the third story ballet, after The Nutcracker and On the Dnieper. Ratmansky, who thrives on choreographing to Russian composers, has used Stravinsky pieces in the past. But the music for Firebird, which in the ABT production will be played in its entirety, has held a special place in Ratmansky’s head and heart. “The score was written in close collaboration with Michel Fokine, the original choreographer,” he says. “The story is illustrated precisely—you can hear all the details of the action in the music. I love that.” The danced version of The Firebird that Ratmansky has most admired (George Balanchine, Maurice Béjart, and James Kudelka, among many choreographers, have all done their individual takes) is the original version by Michel Fokine, premiered by Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes in Paris in 1910. Ratmansky follows the traditional plotline with the familiar archetypal characters. As the story goes, Prince Ivan enters the magical kingdom of Kaschei, the immortal sorcerer, and chases and catches the Firebird. In exchange for her freedom, the Firebird agrees to help the Prince. Page 18
After he sees one of Kaschei’s princesses and falls in love, he enters into battle with Kaschei’s monsters to gain her hand in marriage. The Firebird intervenes and the Prince triumphs, as heard in Stravinsky’s magnificent final tableau. Ratmansky choreographed a previous version of Firebird for the Royal Swedish Ballet in 2002. Ratmansky says the ABT choreography will be entirely new, although his concept that the princesses are the monsters under the spell of Kaschei remains the same. The one-act ballet will feature scenery by Simon Pastukh and costumes by Galina Solovyeva. Both have worked with Ratmansky on previous critically acclaimed ballets. The late Merce Cunningham purposely eschewed narrative in his works, but the effect of his choreography casts its own particular spell. Cunningham’s intelligent and hypnotic piece Duets has translated brilliantly onto the classically trained dancers of ABT. A study in geometry, shapes, space, rhythm and time, Duets is set to John Cage’s cunning score “Improvisations III,” comprising electronic manipulations of percussive music by Peadar and Mel Mercier. Originally premiered in 1980 on Cunningham’s own troupe, the piece for six couples entered ABT’s repertoire in 1982, but was only recently revived by the company. Now that the Merce Cunningham Dance Company has disbanded (Cunningham gave specific directions for the company to continue only briefly after his death, in 2009), this is an opportunity to see a classic piece by one of the great choreographic masters of the 20th century. Christopher Wheeldon, who has forged a formidable career as one of the world’s top ballet choreographers (and he’s not yet even 40), has taken on Benjamin Britten’s “Diversions for Piano (left hand) and Orchestra, Op. 21” for his latest work for ABT. Thirteen Diversions makes a case for ballet on a grand scale—four principal couples, backed up by 16 corps de ballet members, embody the changing temperament of the score that shifts from adagio to rubato to tarantella. With Wheeldon at the choreographic helm, you know you’re going to get a fascinating display of choreography that changes direction and continually surprises with its mercurial choices. He also works with a great reverence, for and knowledge of, ballet vocabulary. And he’s not afraid to choreograph a ballet that looks unmistakably like ballet. Like Wheeldon, Ratmansky finds
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PAGEANT SEEKS TO PUT SENIORS IN SPOTLIGHT The Ms. Senior California Pageant is conducting a search to find contestants in the Orange County area for the second Ms. Senior California Preliminary Pageant in March 2012. The two top contestants will advance to the State Pageant to compete for the title of Ms. Senior California in August. The Pageant is open to women who have reached the age of elegance 60 and up. The Pageant seeks to elevate elegant senior women and allow them to get the recognition they deserve. Pageant competition is based on an interview, an evening gown presentation, sharing of a philosophy of life, and talent. All interested contestants can contact Orange County Pageant Director, Pamela Wheeler at (949) 241-4007, or email at pwheeler94@cox.net. The Orange County Pageant will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2012. It will be held at The Norman Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way in Mission Viejo. Applications must be submitted and approved by March 9, 2012. In honoring America s greatest generation, the Pageant is hosting seven regional preliminary pageants around California, with Orange County being the second of seven. The top two finalists from each preliminary pageant will advance to the State Pageant in August to compete for the title of Ms. Senior California 2012. In addition, Ms. Senior California will go, all expenses paid, to participate in the October 2012 Ms. Senior America Pageant. Reigning Ms. Senior California, Norma Morein from Long Beach,
went on to win Third Runner Up at the 2011 Ms. Senior America Pageant. A former educator and business owner, Norma spends her time assisting families and seniors in completing oftneglected tasks making their days easier and less complicated. She has used her platform as Ms. Senior California to bring attention to the resources, skills, knowledge, talents, and experience that the millions of seniors in this country possess. All contestants are also invited to become a member of the California Cameo Club and to perform in the Silver Girls Entertainment Troupe. Traveling to large and small venues alike, the goal of the Troupe is to entertain their audiences by bringing them joy and laughter. Since 2001, the Troupe has performed at over 50 events each year. Since 1972, the Ms. Senior America as well as all state chapters has held to the philosophy that seniors are the foundation of America and should be considered its most valuable treasure. They believe that through their knowledge, experience, and resources, the younger generations of America have the opportunity to build a better society. For more information on the Ms. Senior California Program, please visit the Pageant website, www.MsSrCalifornia.com. Ms. Senior California of America, Inc. was established as a non-profit Myrna Motzer, current Ms. Senior Orange County corporation in 2010 and is affiliated with Ms. Senior America, Inc., founded in 1971. The Ms. Senior California Pageant just celebrated its 25th anniversary, and is now the largest senior pageant program in the nation.
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