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trumpeter extraordinaire Chris Botti returns to orange county Back by popular demand, trumpeter extraordinaire Chris Botti returns to Orange County with a brand new show! He will be appearing with the Pacific Symphony at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. A gifted instrumentalist, a talented composer and a charismatic performer, the former trumpeter for Sting effortlessly crosses the boundaries between pop and classical, jazz and rock. Appearing on April 12, April 13 and April 14, 2012 performances at 8:00 pm, tickets $40 - $195. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visit www. PacificSymphony.org. Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti (pronounced boat-tee) has become the largest selling American jazz instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 Jazz Albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum & Grammy Awards. Over the past three decades, he has recorded and performed with the best in music; including Frank Sinatra, Sting, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell and Aerosmith’s own Steven Tyler. Hitting the road for 250 plus days per year, Chris and his incredible band have performed with many of the finest symphonies, at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including performances at the World Series and Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony. People Magazine voted Chris one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in 2004.
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More than 250 guests enjoyed the Annual Super Bowl Party hosted by Donna Crean and family at Village Crean on February 5, raising more than $28,000 for Children’s Bureau’s Orange County child abuse prevention programs. The day’s festivities included plenty of food and beverages from Budweiser, Doubletree Irvine Spectrum, In-N-Out Burgers, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Villa Nova Restaurant and Varsity Burgers; a treasure-filled silent auction and entertainment by the Pride of Chapman Marching Band. The Event Chair was Jeff Fields (Partner - Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corporation) and the Event Sponsors were Apperson Print Resources, The Crean Foundation and Windes & McClaughry Accountancy. For 108 years, Children’s Bureau (all4kids.org) has been a nonprofit leader in the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. More than 10,000 at-risk children and families are helped each year in Orange County with a variety of programs and services that include family resource centers, home visiting health programs, mental health services, adoption, foster care and more.
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The Concours d’Elegance will include a variety of supporting activities to turn the collector car event into a multi-day celebration of the automobile on June 23-24, at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, Calif. Classic car and vintage motorcycle enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy attractions such as a Beach Cruisers Show, Concours Reception, memorabilia auction, art exhibit and more. “The Concours has evolved into a weekend celebration of the automotive culture,” said Jeff Spellens, president of the Dana Point Concours. “For our 30th anniversary, we developed new attractions to further enrich the experience. It will be an amazing weekend for anyone who loves great cars and motorcycles.” Kicking-off the weekend, the Concours will host a Beach Cruisers Show at the Sea Terrace Park, adjacent to the St. Regis from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 23. Celebrating the California beach and surf culture, this inaugural event will highlight the best “beach cruisers” of Southern California. The show is free to the public with more than 200 VW’s, Woodies and assorted Hot Rods to be displayed. Live reggae music will also be a part of the attraction, including performances by Smoothie Jones and the Red X’s and Mark Wood and the Parrot Head Band. That evening, the Concours will host a reception at 7 p.m. Normally hosted for those exhibiting vehicles in the Concours, the reception will be open to the public for the first time. Attendees will soak in the breathtaking Pacific Ocean coastline as they sip
cocktails and dine on hors d’oeuvres next to a sprinkling of rare automobiles and vintage motorbikes. During the reception, a memorabilia auction will o ff e r a u t o graphed posters and other collectibles to the highest bidder. Automotive aficionado Bruce Meyer will be honored with the 30th Annual Dana Point Concours d’Elegance Automotive Icon Award during the festivities. Sunday’s Concours will start with an exciting flyover of approximately seven vintage airplanes organized by Capt. Jason Dwinger. A special group of Marines Corps Color Guards from Camp Pendleton will also present the flag during the National Anthem to honor Americans in uniform. The event will also capture enthusiasts’ imaginations through the Concours’ popular Art Exhibit. Located on the South Lawn Winners Circle, the exhibit will feature the latest creations by artists from around the world, including members of the distinguished Automotive Fine Arts Society. “This weekend is more than just a group of car guys getting together; it’s a celebration of a lifestyle that dates back a hundred years,” added Spellens. “From our Beach Cruisers Show on Saturday to the Concours itself on Sunday, this will be our best event yet.”
Guests interested in attending the Concours Reception can purchase tickets online or at the gate. Enthusiasts who want to enter a vehicle should download and complete an exhibitor registration form and send to the appropriate chairman as noted on the form. Deadline to register is May 18, 2012, for inclusion in the program book. For more information, please log on to www.danapointconcours. org. The Dana Point Concours d’Elegance® is a volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, with excess proceeds supporting local Southern California charities. The event is presented primarily with Full Classic® Cars from the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA), and other non-classic classes. The Dana Point Concours® organizing committee aspires to create a premier automotive event that showcases the rich Southern California automotive heritage. For more information, please visit www.DanaPointConcours.org.
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PACIFIC SYMPHONY POPS PRESENTS MUCH-LOVED CLASSIC FILM “CASABLANCA”
Pacific Symphony Pops sweeps the audience off to a world of romance, wit, intrigue and remarkable music as the orchestra recreates the score— live!—to the classic film, “Casablanca,” shown on the big screen. Led by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, the Symphony delivers the lush emotion captured in the triumphant soundtrack created by old Hollywood’s best-known composer Max Steiner. Featuring the popular song “As Time Goes By,” played by Sam (Dooley Wilson), the 1942 film is a true gem from the Golden Age that has captured America’s hearts for decades with the nostalgic love affair between Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman’s characters. Set in exotic Morocco during World War II, with memorable characters, quotable dialogue—“We’ll always have Paris,” “Here’s looking at you, kid”—and a beloved score, the film was an instant success, winning three Academy Awards including Best Picture and a nomination for Best Score. “Casablanca” takes place Thursday through Saturday, March 15-17, at 8 p.m. in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall decorated with Moroccan flair reminiscent of the
film. Tickets are $25-160; for more information or to purchase tickets call 714-755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org. “When people think of motion pictures, only a few films come to mind as iconic and legendary,” says Maestro Kaufman. “At the top of most everyone’s list is ‘Casablanca.’ When Pacific Symphony performs Max Steiner’s score live with the film, our audience will enjoy a wonderfully unique and memorable experience. I think Bogart would have loved it!” The film takes place in exotic Casablanca, where American expatriate Rick Blaine (Bogart) is busy running his upscale nightclub and gambling den, “Rick’s Café Américain,” when in walks his past love, Isla Lund (Bergman), with her husband, Victor Laszlo, who needs Rick’s help to flee the country. But a rekindled affair between Rick and Isla results in a dramatic change of plans. “‘Casablanca’ is filled with great emotion, and the score created by the great Max Steiner brings these emotions and the memorable story to life. The composer has created a masterpiece of both composition and arrangement of the song, ‘As Time
Goes By.’ It’s really the perfect score, and as history has proven, the perfect film.” Widely regarded as one of the greatest film composers in the history of cinema, Steiner wrote scores for more than 150 films, including “Gone with the Wind,” “King Kong” and “Little Women.” For “Casablanca,” he based the score on Herman Hupfeld’s popular “As Time Goes By” and the French national anthem, “La Marseillaise,” adding in some Moroccan-style orchestration to reflect the time and place of the story. “Conducting the entire score live to accompany the film is something that I love doing,” continues Kaufman. “It’s an opportunity to recreate the original musical performance of the studio orchestra but with a sound that is... well, quite simply live! And it doesn’t get better than live. Steiner uses all the instruments and colors of the orchestra brilliantly, and it gives the musicians of Pacific Symphony the opportunity to really show off their extraordinary talents.” No stranger to motion pictures himself, Maestro Kaufman is a 27-year veteran of the industry, having joined MGM studios as music coordinator
in 1984 and subsequently overseeing all television projects. While with MGM, he received two Emmy Award nominations, one as music director for the animated series “The Pink Panther” and another as co-author of outstanding original song for the series “All Dogs Go to Heaven.” The screening of “Casablanca” is shown courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. The Symphony’s Pops series receives additional support from American Airlines, The Westin South Coast Plaza, K-Earth 101 and PBS SoCal.
PACIFIC SYMPHONY WELCOMES ARGENTINA’S WORLD RENOWNED CONCERT ORGANIST HECTOR OLIVERA Power, passion and melodious music fill the concert hall when dynamic virtuoso Hector Olivera performs the final organ recital of Pacific Symphony’s 2011-12 “Pedals and Pipes” series showcasing the majestic 4,322-piped William J. Gillespie Concert Organ. The Times Reporter describes an evening with Olivera as: “An event, a happening, a joyful celebration of the sheer power and pressure that a true virtuoso like Hector Olivera can unleash in a concert hall.” Born in Buenos Aires, Olivera began playing the pipe organ at age 3, and at age 5 played for the legendary Eva Perón. Since attending The Juilliard School of Music, his passionate and personal interpretations of both classical and popular music have earned him standing ovations around the world. Taking full advantage of the organ’s versatility, Olivera performs works by Bach, Clarke/ Purcell, Franck, Liszt, a little improvisation and more for a one-night-only concert, Sunday, March 11, at 7 p.m. in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Tickets are $15-59; for more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visit www. PacificSymphony.org. Page 6
“Olivera swept the audience with absolute Olympic virtuosity, and that still doesn’t say it… Hector Olivera is in a class by himself,” wrote the Atlanta Journal Constitution after a solo performance he gave in celebration of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. “Here is a man with phenomenal technique and musicianship who moves from one genre to another with ease… He continues to grow, evolve, and entertain; he envisions himself as a total orchestra.”—The American Organist To begin the recital, Olivera unleashes the lush composition and dramatic intensity of Meyerbeer’s Coronation March from “The Prophet,” a moment of high operatic spectacle. Then, the mood shifts to the poetic and gentle interlacing of melodies by Bach in his Choral Prelude from Cantata, BWV 147, “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” originally written for four-part chorus and small instrumental ensemble. The joyous and festive celebration of Clarke/Purcell’s Trumpet Tune, Air and Voluntary in D precedes Franck’s Prelude, Fugue and Variation, and French prodigy Daquin’s Noël No. 8 delights in its Galant style. Finishing up the
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first half is Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in E-flat major, BWV 552, called “one of the most noble and eloquent utterances among [Bach’s] many organ compositions,” by music historian Michael Jameson. After intermission, Liszt takes Bach’s name and turns it into a Fantasy and Fugue, and Bossi’s version of the familiar hymn Ave Maria comes alive through the organ’s many voices. Olivera concludes the concert by improvising on a submitted theme. One of today’s most sought-after concert organists, Olivera has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York, Royal Albert Hall in London, Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and around the world in Australia, Germany, Holland, Italy, Japan, Belgium and more. A child prodigy, he entered the Buenos Aires Conservatory at age 6 and at age 12 was the youngest student to attend the University of Buenos Aires. In 2000, he performed a solo memorial concert in New York City’s St. Paul the Apostle as a tribute to his hero
and role model, organist Virgil Fox and a subsequent memorial concert at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco in 2004. The co-star of the evening is the 30-ton, four-stories tall, $3.1 million William J. Gillespie Concert Organ built from steel, tin, oak, poplar, maple, lead and carbon fiber. The organ premiered at the first concert of Pacific Symphony’s 2008-09 season, after three years and 42,000 hours of direct labor by a team at organ builder, C.B. Fisk. This concert is generously sponsored by Valerie and Barry Hon.
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The Great Park Gallery Draws Record Attendance Great Picture Exhibition Draws 7,000 Visitors In the seven months since it opened, the Great Park Gallery has become an important part of the Orange County arts scene, drawing large crowds and introducing visitors to significant local artists. The most recent exhibit, the wildly popular The Great Picture: World’s Largest Photograph and The Legacy Project exhibition drew a record 7,387 visitors over a 90-day period. The inaugural exhibition, Plane Air Power: Paintings and Sculptures by Jorg Dubin drew more than 6,000 visitors over a 50-day run. Thousands of additional visitors have attended Palm Court Arts Happenings,Artists-in-Residence performances and exhibitions and special events held in the Palm Court, many of which have been produced in partnership with Arts Orange County. “When we planned the Great Park Gallery as part of the Palm Court Arts Complex, we embraced the opportunity to introduce art to the public through exhibition and performance,” said Beth Krom, Chair, Orange County Great Park Board Corporation. “With attendance numbers exceeding expectations, we are confident that the Great Park will see even greater public engagement in the arts in the months and years to come.” The Great Park Gallery’s upcoming exhibition Marks on the Land - The View from Here, Aerial Photography by Tom Lamb will open on March 24 with a free public reception from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The exhibit showcases photographic artwork inspired by Southern California agricultural lands, abandoned industrial sites and former military
bases, including the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro. Attendees can meet Tom Lamb and pick up a signed copy of Marks on the Land - The View from Here, a fully illustrated exhibition catalog that also includes a critical essay by Kristine Thompson. The exhibition will run through June 17. The Great Park Gallery is located in the Palm Court and Arts Complex, which also includes the Great Park Artists Studios, home of the Artists-inResidence program.
The Great Park Gallery is open Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free. The Orange County Great Park is located at Sand Canyon and Marine Way, and can easily be reached by the 5 or 405 freeways. For more information, please visit www.ocgp.org or call 949-724-OCGP
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Butterfly Ring 2 1/2 cups baking mix 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 egg, beaten 2/3 cup milk 1/4 cup butter, room temperature Grease a jellyroll sheet and preheat release steam. Bake for 20 minutes. over to 375. Mix first four ingredients Cool and frost with butter cream frosting. until well blended. Dough will be sticky. Knead on a lightly floured surface 18 Breakfast Puffs times. Roll out into an 11x14 inch rectangle. Spread butter on the dough, then 2 cups baking mix the filling on the dough. Serves 12. 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. nutmeg Filling 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup milk 2 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 egg 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 3/4 cup nuts (optional) 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup cherry jelly (raspberry, straw1 tsp. ground cinnamon berry or any other jam or jelly will work) 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 1 Tbsp. flour 24 mini muffin cups. Mix baking mix, sugar, nutmeg, margarine, milk and Add the ingredients to the melted egg. Beat vigorously for 30 seconds. butter. Blend until smooth. If necessary, Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full. Bake 10 heat jelly 30 seconds in the microwave minutes. Mix sugar and cinnamon in if y ou need to make it smooth. Spread a bowl. Quickly roll the puffs in melted filling onto dough. Roll the dough length- margarine, then in the cinnamo n and wise and seal the edges by pinching sugar mixture. Makes 24 puffs them together. Form into a circle on the jellyroll pan. Cut 4 to 5 slits in the top to The Newport News
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Festival Ballet Theatre announces spring production of The Sleeping Beauty Ballet. Festival Ballet Theatre will perform The Sleeping Beauty Ballet as its spring production on March 24 and 25 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Following a very successful Nutcracker season of sold-out performances, FBT presents the full-length timeless story ballet that is sure to please audiences of all ages. Festival Ballet Theatre’s Sleeping Beauty features elaborate sets and spectacular costumes, and the story takes audiences back in time to a magical kingdom. Excitement brews when a beautiful princess named Aurora is born to a beloved King and Queen. The kingdom’s fairies gather with Lilac, the Fairy of Protection, to celebrate the blessed event. The ballet features internationally acclaimed dancers Irina Dvorovenko and Maxim Beloserkovsky, principal dancers with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT), and favorites of Orange County audiences. The couple (married to each other in real life), share an intimacy that is true to the princess and prince and bring the story to life. Audiences are in for a special treat when company dancers and guest artists take the stage. Their artistry and athleticism lead them to execute breath-taking performance that tells a magical tale of this world-famous fairytale.Tickets now on sale. TheBarclay.org or 949.854.4646. Saturday, March 24 at 7:30 PM, and Sunday March 25 at 2 PM $40 adults, $36 seniors, $30 children
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Legendary Bass Player Max Bennett poses with City Council Member Dave Leckness
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Saddleback College’s Community Radio Station KSBR 88.5fm held a private VIP Kick Off celebration last Thursday at the Norman P. Murray Community Center in Mission Viejo to celebrate their annual Birthday Bash Jazz Festival which is set to take place on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, May 27, 2012. The invitation only event was held to thank those who have supported KSBR’s efforts by purchasing a Platinum, Gold Premium or Gold ticket; thank those past sponsors who have helped out as well as welcome new sponsors to the KSBR family. The fun began with local restaurants serving tasty food to the nearly 125 attendees. New restaurant sponsor this year, the Anaheim White House was welcomed in as they served up delicious pasta while past restaurant sponsors of the event The Vintage Steak House, Luxe Restaurant and Martini Bar and Two Guys Grilling dished out some amazing treats for the crowd. Wineries that returned and helped support the event with their wine tastings were Hamilton Oaks Vineyards, Wilson Creek Winery and Trinchero Family Estates. Donna B’s Bakery had everyone salivating for the chocolate cup- Bob and Susan Strong from Mission Viejo with KSBR Radio co host Gary Bergecakes and cookies and Tommy Bahama’s served up their famous pineapple son from Breakfast with Gary and Kelly (Saturday’s 9am to noon) coconut upside down cake. Coffee was provided by It’s A Grind coffee house in Mission Viejo. The evening was a busy one, while the food was being served; The Blake Aaron Radio Show with Tina Anderson was live on the air broadcasting with special guests Dan Kuramoto and June Kuramoto from Hiroshima. Joining them were Kimo Cornwell and Dean Cortez; they played a few of their hits like the ever popular “One Wish”, “Lion Dance” and from their newest c/d Departure, “Blues for Sendai”. Dan and June also chatted about their career and told stories of their start in 1974 and updated everyone on their upcoming shows. Named for the Japanese city of Hiroshima, the band is best-known for the fusing of Japanese music and other forms of world music into its playing. One of the highlights of Hiroshima’s career was serving as the opening act for the Miles Davis 1990 world tour. Throughout the evening and during the breaks in the show, Program Laguna Niguel Residents and KSBR supporters Nancy Dixon with husband Director Terry Wedel thanked the crowd for coming, gave out “Certificates Steve and son Kyle along with Leslie Tangeman from San Clemente of Appreciation” to those sponsors who have helped KSBR and also asked for those who would like to support this year’s Birthday Bash Jazz Festival. Several past sponsors stepped up to the plate to help out again, Jim’s Music Center, Blue Moon Limousines, Ben’s Professional Electrical, Bank of the West as well as Infinity of Mission of Viejo were just a few corporations who agreed to renew their sponsorship. Tickets for the KSBR Birthday Bash Jazz Festival are on sale – those who want an epicurean experience can get the Platinum or Gold Premium level where they get a reserve seat or table as well as access to the “Back Stage Experience” along with a variety of foods from some of Orange County’s high end restaurants. General Admission tickets are also available. New this year will be a “Taste of the Bash” where over 25 restaurants and wineries will be serving up delectable tastes for the crowd which is included in the purchased ticket. So if you come for the food, you’ll want to stay for the music as over 40 artists in the jazz world will be playing in a non-rehearsed jazz jam you’ll never experience before. Past artists who have played have been Patti Austin, Brenda Russell, Joe Sample, Peter White, Paul Brown, David Benoit, Boney James and more. For more information about the KSBR Birthday Bash visit www.KSBR.org. From Hamilton Oaks Vineyards, Nancy Macias and Connie Tamaz (sitting) with husbands Greg and Ron
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XCARET Family Foundation Presents CHOC Follies XV “Cinderella and the Crystal Ball, a Cinderella Story for the Social Net Set” This year, CHOC Follies XV, the annual original musical comedy production that raises funds for CHOC Children’s, will present “Christina and the Crystal Ball, a Cinderella Story for the Social Net Set,” a hilarious spoof on the classic fairy tale with a modern online twist! Over the past 15 years, The Follies has netted more than $5 million dollars for the hospital. This hilarious musical production features prominent Orange County leaders performing to raise funds for CHOC Children’s. Attached is a press release with the details, or you can read it online at: http://www.247pressrelease.com/press-release-service/266764. Performances of “Christina and the Crystal Ball, a Cinderella Story for the Social Net Set,” will be held in the Robert B. Moore Theatre at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, on Thursday, March 29 at 8 p.m., Friday, March 30 at 8 p.m., and on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets for performances on Thursday night and Saturday’s matinee are $65 and $35. For Friday and Saturday nights, tickets are $125 (includes after-show cast party), $75 and $50. All seats are reserved, and group sales tickets are available. Founded by Executive Producer Gloria Zigner in 1997, the CHOC Follies has mobilized thousands of Orange County residents to sing, dance and delight audiences with hilarious original musical comedies year after year. Netting more than $5 million in donations for CHOC Mia Maffei, Gloria Zigner and Dale Skiles back at work for CHOC Follies XV. Children’s, the CHOC Follies has become a powerful Orange County institution in its own right.
Can EECP therapy replace most of the drugs and surgical procedures used to treat cardiovascular disease? FDA-cleared treatment gently squeezes patient’s legs to open narrowed arteries and create new blood pathways to the heart – 35 one-hour sessions enable most individuals diagnosed with angina and heart failure to live active, healthy and pain-free lives A painless, non-invasive medical procedure for treating heart disease called EECP therapy (Enhanced External Counterpulsation) has been cleared by the FDA and is now being used on heart patients in leading hospitals and medical centers around the country including the Mayo Clinic, Duke University Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, University of California at San Diego, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. Some researchers and physicians familiar with the therapy and the physiological benefits the therapy has on the patient’s circulatory system say that EECP therapy could eventually replace most of the drugs and invasive surgical procedures currently used to treat cardiovascular disease. The painless treatment, done on an outpatient basis, has the patient recline on a padded table while three sets of inflatable cuffs are wrapped around his calves, thighs and buttocks. Triggered by
a computer program wired to ECG sensors monitoring the patient’s heartbeat, the cuffs are inflated with air during the heart’s resting phase (diastole), gently squeezing the lower body and pumping extra blood throughout the body, especially to the heart and coronary arteries. The cuffs are deflated during the heart’s pumping phase (systole), thereby significantly reducing the heart’s workload. “After having been applied successfully to several thousand patients, EECP treatment had been cleared by the FDA for the treatment of stable and unstable angina, cardiogenic shock, congestive heart failure and acute myocardial infarction (heart attack),” says Dr. Ozlem Soran, Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the Cardiovascular Institute of the University of Pittsburgh . “The clinical safety and efficacy of EECP therapy has been well documented in hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, with findings consistently showing a success rate of 75 to 80 percent.” Dr. Soran says that EECP therapy benefits the patient’s cardiovascular health by forcing open collateral arteries in the patient’s body and heart, circumventing blocked arteries and creating new pathways for blood to reach the heart as well as other organs and tissues.
EECP creates additional blood flow through the arteries, which stimulates the endothelial cells lining the vessels, improving arterial health and actually reversing arterial inflammation, constriction and hardening of the arteries associated with cardiovascular disease. Dr. Soran says EECP is often prescribed by cardiologists whose patients have undergone invasive procedures, such as stenting and coronary bypass but still suffer from chest pains and other angina symptoms and other symptoms of heart failure. “EECP can relieve pain and return mobility to patients who are ineligible to receive additional invasive procedures, but we feel that EECP can be an effective first option for millions suffering from certain types of coronary artery disease prior to any other interventional procedures,” she says. Some of the proven benefits of EECP therapy include: EECP is safe -- no side effects, no risk of complications EECP requires no preparation or recovery time EECP works -- over 160 peerreviewed publications all document a high percentage of reducing/eliminating chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue,
improvement of ability to engage in physical activity, improved blood flow and better quality of life EECP provides lasting benefits -positive effects last for years EECP is painless and non-invasive -you can read during the 1-hour treatments EECP is covered by Medicare and private insurers EECP is right for virtually everyone -any age, any size, any physical condition EECP is inexpensive -- a full battery of 35 treatments costs approximately $6,000 For those wanting more information about EECP therapy, Dr. Soran suggests the book “Heal Your Heart with EECP” by Dr. Debra Braverman. EECP patient and physician testimonials are available at www.eecp.com.
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NEWPORT BEACH R est aurant AMELIA’S SEAFOOD & ITALIAN One of the oldest family-owned & operated restaurants in Orange County. For nearly 45 years, this cozy Balboa Island landmark has offered a distinct menu of delectable Italian and seafood dishes.
311 Marine Ave. 949-673-6580 BACK BAY CAFÉ AT NEWPORT DUNES Al fresco dining with views of the bay. Enjoy California cuisine in fun, casual setting. Award-winning seafood chowder. Free parking, guest slips available for boaters. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
1131 Back Bay Drive. 949-729-1144 BANDERA Some of the best and freshest fish in town, cooked over a hot almond wood mesquite.
3201 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar. 949-673-3524 BILLY’S AT THE BEACH Billy’s bayfront restaurant offers a view of the bay and tropical décor. Thick steaks, lobster and fresh Hawaiian seafood such as Ahi and Ono. Polynesian Bar for nightly live entertainment.
2751 W. Coast Hwy. 949-722-1100 BLUEWATER GRILL Located at the former site of Sea Shanty and Delany’s on the water in Newport Beach. Fresh mesquite-charbroiled seafood, pastas and oyster bar items, Sunday brunch, kids menu. Dock spaces, catering & boat charters available.
630 Lido Park Drive. 949-675-3265 BRASSERIE PASCAL A lively French bistro specializing in Prime American steaks prepared “Parisian style”. French and American bistro classics including French Onion Soup, Escargot, Sandwiches, Crepes, Fresh Seafood and souffles. Signature martinis, champagne cocktails, Alsatian beers, French and California wines.
327 Newport Center Drive. 949-640-2700 THE BUNGALOW RESTAURANT Specializes in steaks, seafood and claims to have the best martinis in the county. Their award-winning wine list offers more than 20 premium wines by the glass and over 160 bottled wines. Monday-Friday Happy Hour well drinks for $4.75 and house wine for $5 from 4:30 pm to 8 pm daily.
2441 East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. Call for reservations. 949-673-6585 CANNERY RESTAURANT & CRUISES Located at the historic wharfside location in the heart of old Cannery Village for 25 years. Open air dining on the wharf is available day and night. Champagne brunch cruises. Awarded Hospitality Ambassador of the Year, 1997.
3010 Lafayette Avenue. cannery@newportbeach.com 949-675-5777
CAFE JARDIN AT SHERMAN GARDENS Dine in a “hidden oasis” amongst a serene paradise garden setting featuring a lite French and Mediterranean luncheon fare at Sherman Gardens. The dining area is available for private parties, banquets for up to 230 people.
949-263-9400 CHART HOUSE RESTAURANT Sunset & water views combined with outstanding cuisine since 1961. Choose from Snapper Hemingway, Shrimp Fresca & slowroasted Prime Rib. Daily selection of fresh fish, an extensive collection of fine wines & whiskies, & decadent desserts.
949-548-5889 COMMONWEALTH LOUNGE & GRILL Balboa Peninsula’s newest restaurant features a modern day supper club with two levels of antique yet trendy décor. CW offers faves like their Garlic & Parmesan Slow Roasted Prime Rib, the best Monte Cristo sandwich since the 50’s plus a variety of steaks, chops, seafood, salads and sandwiches, 26 beers on tap, boutique wines by the glass, and signature cocktails. Open for lunch, dinner, late night and entertainment seven days a week. For more information:
THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL Celebrating the best of Californian lifestyle: deep, sweeping ocean views from the alfresco terrace with granite tabletops and flower baskets overhead. Seafood and steak dishes. Ocean and golf course views.
2270 Pelican Hill Road South. 949-467-6800 QUIET WOMAN Since 1965, a favorite spot for generations of locals. Fabulous food, worldly wine, inviting ambiance and seamless service.
3224 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar. 949-640-7440 THE RITZ RESTAURANT An award-winning tradition synonymous with elegance, gracious service and a blend of classic and contemporary cuisine creates the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. Five unique dining rooms, which seat from 20 up to 140, each has its own personality and ambiance. Whether your mood ranges from prime steaks, chops, lamb, seafood or a more traditional faire, The Ritz has it all.
3801 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar. 949-760-0331 MAYUR CUISINE OF INDIA Fragrant, pungent spices from all over India are delicately mixed to create a spectacular variety of dishes.
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VILLA NOVA Established in 1933, this landmark restaurant located on the water offers classic Italian cuisine and a spectacular view. Homemade pastas, fresh seafood, veal specialties. Live entertainment nightly.
3131 W. Coast Hwy. 949-642-7880 WOODY’S WHARF
2318 W. Newport Boulevard. 949-675-0474
4001 W. Pacific Coast Hwy. 949-645-THAI
A beautiful replica of one of England’s oldest country inns, features candlelight and cozy fireplaces. Award-winning food, exceptional service and unmistakable style.
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The latest restaurant concept from the Tommy Bahama Group, features regional, seasonally fresh cuisine in a casually, elegant setting. Designed for Newport Beach locals and visitors, it is a casually elegant oasis. Please visit www.tommybahama.com/cafe for the most current offerings.
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Exquisite Thai dinning with its delicious flavors and exotic atmosphere. Enjoy the quiet tranquility of Thai culture, sample our dishes and experience the taste of Thailand.
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TOMMY BAHAMA’S ISLAND GRILLE
Fresh seafood moderately priced in a casual nautical setting. There are even slips to accommodate several large yachts for customers who prefer sailing to driving. Live rock ‘n roll entertainment Thurs.- Sat.
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Daily Grill serves traditional American fare featuring Genuine Angus Steaks and Chops, Fresh Seafood, Classic Cobb and Caesar Salads, Meat Loaf with Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Pot Pie, not-to-be-missed Desserts and Sunday brunch 9am to 2pm. All served in a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere.
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RUBY’S DINER 1940’s diner captures all of the good feelings of a classic all-American diner. End of the Balboa Pier, Balboa.
949-675-7829 RUSTY PELICAN RESTAURANT A long Newport Beach tradition for outstanding meals and legendary service. Breathtaking harbor views and a wide variety menu. Award- winning wine list.
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21 OCEANFRONT New American cuisine comes to life in this custom-designed location overlooking the harbor in Newport Beach. Chef Umberto Rubelli brings culinary drama to his inventive dishes for lunch & dinner.
2100 West Oceanfront. 949-673-2100 345 SAN SHI GO A seasonal experience on every visit! Dinner Only - Tuesday thru Thursday & Sunday 5:00 to 10:00pm; Fridays & Saturdays from 5:00 to10:30pm. Located on the Balboa Peninsula at:
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Waterfront dining including fresh seafood, prime beef, and Sunday champagne brunch. The casual upstairs lounge offers complete menus, patio deck, and live entertainment. Banquets and catering available.
503 E. Edgewater, Balboa. 949-675-2373 PALM TERRACE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE From casual to elegant, indoors or out, Island Hotel is famous for its award-winning cuisine directed by world-recognized Executive Chef Bill Bracken. Enjoy a leisurely meal poolside amid lush gardens and graceful palms at the Palm Terrace Restaurant or a refreshing cocktail at the lounge.
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Monster Tomato and Pepper Sale Returns to The Fullerton Arboretum, March 15-18, 2012 The Fullerton Arboretum hosts its annual “Monster Tomato and Pepper Sale” at our Potting Shed, March 16– 18, 2012. A special “Members Only” sale day is scheduled for Thursday March 15, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The sale is open to the general public on March 16, 17 & 18 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This is the largest annual plant sale in the region that focuses exclusively on tomato and pepper plants. Over 230 varieties of tomato plants will be for sale this year, including every size from currant to beefsteak and every color from white to black. A featured variety is Vorlon-a large, smooth, purple-pink stabilized cross of Cherokee Purple x Pruden’s Purple. Maturing earlier than most dark tomatoes, it has excellent flavor that is rich, sweet and earthy. Over 100 varieties of hot and sweet peppers will be for sale. Back by popular demand is the Bhut Jolokia. Our plants are the pure strain. Also known as Naga Jolokia or Ghost Chili, the Bhut Jolokia is one of the hottest chilies in the world. Also available is the current record holder, the Trinidad Scorpion. A treasure from Trinidad that is bigger in size than the red origi-
nal Trinidad scorpion. Extremely hot fruit; don’t lick it unless you’re ready for some pain. 1,463,700 scovilles. Both of these varieties will be limited to one plant per person, per day of the sale. All tomatoes and peppers for this sale were carefully propagated and grown exclusively in the Arboretum nursery by skilled volunteers. Proceeds from this annual sale benefit the Fullerton Arboretum. There is no charge for visitors, however to help support the development of the Arboretum gardens and educational programs, voluntary donations at the main entrance are encouraged. Memberships will be available at the door. A complete listing of all tomatoes and peppers available for sale can be found at www.fullertonarboretum.org in December. The Fullerton Arboretum is located on the CSUF campus one block west of the 57 freeway at Yorba Linda Blvd. and Associated Road. For further information, contact the Fullerton Arboretum at (657) 278-3407 or visit our website at www.fullertonarboretum.org.
By David White Navigating a wine list can be daunting. Even wine geeks are intimidated by the leather-bound tomes that so many restaurants hand out. When the wine list doesn’t land on the table with a thud, patrons are still met with unrecognizable regions and producers. Plus, no matter where you dine or how much you know, prices can be senseless. Fortunately, deciphering a restaurant’s list doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are five simple tips. Ask For Help The era of the snooty sommelier is over. Whereas yesteryear’s sommeliers were glorified sales agents who intimidated their guests by pushing expensive, predictable wines, today’s sommeliers are wine zealots, eager to share their passion and palates. So if the restaurant you’re visiting employs a wine professional, ask for advice. Most are keen to help patrons find the perfect wine, regardless of the price. Be Brave If you’re at a restaurant with an impressive wine list, seize the opportunity to be adventurous. Your dinner companions will be impressed with your courage, and you’ll learn something new. If you like Chardonnay, for example,
consider Viognier. If you like Sauvignon Blanc, try Torrontes or Albarino. If you typically order California Cabernet, consider ordering Malbec or Sangiovese. And don’t be afraid of Merlot. Even though it’s become cool to bash the grape, Merlot can be as rich as Cabernet Sauvignon, and is generally more approachable. If everyone at your table has ordered something different, opt for an unusual wine that’ll pair with virtually everything. For white, think Austrian Gruner Veltliner. For red, think Sicilian Nero d’Avola. Look For Value I recently chatted with Kathy Morgan MS -- one of just 186 people worldwide to earn the “master sommelier” designation -- and she insisted that good deals can be found virtually everywhere. “Don’t be afraid to order cheaper wines, especially if the wine list was put together by a sommelier or a wine professional,” she explained. “If thought is put into the list, all the wines should be good.” If there isn’t a sommelier, Morgan advises people to seek out wines from less popular regions. At steakhouses, for example, you can often find deals on Pinot Noir from France and the United States, as most patrons order bigger wines. And at every restaurant, wines from Spain typically offer a great value.
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Try Some Glasses Morgan is also convinced that skipping the bottle list can be a wise decision. “At restaurants with serious wine programs,” she explained, “sommeliers see wines by the glass as an introduction to their programs -- they know that’s where people are going to get their first impression.” Ordering by the glass also enables patrons to try a wine before committing to it -- it’s not frowned upon to ask your server for a taste of something before ordering a full glass. Plus, ordering by the glass makes it easier to try a variety of wines at one meal. Remember That You’re In Charge Is your wine too warm? Do you feel pressured to spend more than you’d like? Is your server refilling your glass too quickly? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes,” speak up! Restaurants are notorious for serving red wine too warm -- reds should always be served slightly cool, at about 60-65 degrees. So if your wine tastes like it’s been sitting at room temperature, ask for an ice bucket or switch to a white wine -- or beer. If the sommelier is steering you towards something too expensive, there was probably a miscommunication. So say something. If you don’t want to let your guests know how much you’re
spending, point to the price you’re thinking and ask for something similar. Finally, don’t be embarrassed to ask your server to slow down. I always insist on finishing my glass of wine before it’s refilled. That way, I can track the wine’s evolution and better monitor how much I’ve consumed. While there are countless other ways to navigate a restaurant’s wine program, these five tips should be easy to remember -- and help elevate your next dining experience. David White, a wine writer, is the founder and editor of Terroirist.com. His columns are housed at Wines.com, the fastest growing wine portal on the Internet.
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Riverside Freeway to Close Overnight During Next Two Weekends The Riverside Freeway (SR-91) will be closed between the Eastern Toll Road (SR-241) and Weir Canyon Road for the next two weekends during the overnight hours. The closure allows construction crews to safely and efficiently remove gantries spanning each side of the freeway. The westbound side of the freeway will close: 11 p.m. Saturday, March 10 to 6 a.m. Sunday, March 11 11 p.m. Sunday, March 11 to 4 a.m. Monday, March 12 The eastbound side will close: 11 p.m. March 17 to 6 a.m. March 18 11 p.m. March 18 to 4 a.m. March 19 Crews also will close the 91 Express Lanes: Westbound 91 Express Lanes 11 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday and the westbound No 1. lane of the freeway if necessary 11 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday and the westbound No 1. lane of the freeway Eastbound 91 Express Lanes 11 p.m. March 15 to 4 a.m. March 16 and the eastbound No. 1 lane of the freeway if necessary 11 p.m. March 16 to 6 a.m. March 17 and the eastbound No. 1 lane of the freeway 11 p.m. March 18 to 4 a.m. March 19 and the eastbound No. 1 lane of the freeway As part of this operation, the connectors from northbound SR-241 to westbound SR-91 and from the eastbound SR-91 to southbound SR-241 also are planned to shut down nightly. Detours will be in place throughout the closure for both
general purpose lane and 91 Express Lanes commuters. As part of the 91 Westbound and Eastbound Lane Widening project, crews are adding a new, six-mile general purpose lane in each direction of the freeway from the Costa Mesa Freeway (SR-55) to SR-241. To make room for the new lane, crews are removing existing toll collection devices or gantries that span the entire freeway and replacing them with new compactly designed structures that will house the tolling technology directly above the 91 Express Lanes.
When completed in early 2013, the project will deliver a new lane in each direction, an additional eastbound exit lane at Lakeview Avenue, Imperial Highway and Yorba Linda Boulevard / Weir Canyon Road exits as well as other operational enhancements. For more information on the freeway closure and detour routes, visit the project website, follow the project on Twitter @91fwy or become a fan on Facebook.
`Meet The Designers’ at Dream Home Tour on March 14 The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will mark MS Awareness Week in Orange County with a “Meet The Designers” meet-and-greet fundraiser featuring Orange County-based residential interior designers, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, at the ASID Dream Home at South Coast Collection (SoCo) shopping center in Costa Mesa. The public is invited to attend the fundraiser. Cost is $30 per person. For more information and reservations, visit www.ASIDdreamhome.com. On March 14, attendees can explore the Dream Home and visit with interior designers from the Orange County chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), as well as learn how universal design is incorporated into the ASID Dream Home, a newly constructed 5,300-square-foot-home that is open for tours through the end of March at SoCo, located at 3303 Hyland Avenue in Costa Mesa, between the 405 Freeway and Sunflower Avenue. The National MS Society is the benefitting charity of the ASID Dream Home exhibition. “Featuring the best interior designers in the nation, this universally-designed home displays the utmost in luxury, progressive interior décor and thoughtfulness to handicapable and multi-generational families,” said Adriel Cogdal, ASID Dream Home committee chairperson. “We are honored to join ASID for this designer showcase to create a world free of multiple sclerosis,” said Rich Israel, chapter president of the National MS Society’s Pacific South Coast Chapter. “We are grateful for their support and encourage the public not to miss this fabulous opportunity to view this superb and trendsetting project.”
The design space inside the home has been separated into 16 separate areas, each designed by a different ASID member. With the charity beneficiary in mind, the designers have created spaces that are fully accessible and multi-generational. The areas include foyer, lobby, living room, master bedroom, master bathroom, teen bedroom, guest bath, nursery, grandparents’ suite, grandparents’ bath, powder room, kitchen and laundry. The National MS Society’s Pacific South Coast Chapter, with an office in Costa Mesa, serves more than 45,000 Southern California residents in
Orange, San Diego and Imperial counties who are affected by MS, a chronic, unpredictable and disabling neurological disease of the central nervous system with no known cause, cure or prevention. Organizers expect more than 10,000 people will tour Dream Home at SoCo throughout the month. Guests will be invited to spend the day touring the home, enjoying lunch and shopping at South Coast Collection, which features 300,000 square feet of design showrooms and creative studios, as well as home decorating boutiques, furniture stores and specialty retailers, all in one convenient place. The Newport News
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Put on Your Eagle Eyes to Help Spot Eagles! On Saturday March10th, the final bald eagle count of the winter will be conducted around lakes in southern California and your help is needed! This year marks the 34nd season that the San Bernardino National Forest has organized monthly winter bald eagle counts. Concurrent Bald Eagle counts are held at Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Silverwood State Recreation Area, Lake Hemet, and Lake Perris State Recreation Area. For the first time, Diamond Valley Lake will also be conducting a bald eagle census. Volunteers are stationed at vantage points around the lakes and they map and record any eagle observations during a 1-hour period. “We need all the eyes we can get helping look for eagles during these counts. These censuses wouldn’t be possible without our great volunteers. Plus, it’s a good excuse to get outside on a Saturday morning” said wildlife biologist Robin Eliason. “We will explain everything you need to do when you arrive for the orientation. Just dress warmly, bring binoculars and a watch. There’s no experience needed.” During the February bald eagle count, grand total of 11 eagles (7adults and 4juveniles) were observed at the lake areas during the 1- hour period. The number of bald eagles in south-
ern California typically starts of low in December, peaking in January and February, and tapers off in March. Please join us for the bald eagle counts this winter in order to learn about eagles, help with the longterm study effort, and possibly get a glimpse of our beautiful national. This is the last Bald Eagle count scheduled for for this winter since most of our eagles will be heading north to their nesting areas by the end of March. No experience needed. Volunteers should dress warmly and bring binoculars and a watch. · Big Bear Lake area volunteers will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Big Bear Discovery Center on North Shore Drive. Contact Robin Eliason at 909382-2832 for more information. · Lake Arrowhead/Lake Gregory volunteers will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Sky Forest Ranger Station. Contact Robin Eliason, Wildlife Biologist, at 909-382-2832 for more information. · Silverwood Lake State Park volunteers should contact the park office for information during business hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at 760389-2281, and plan to meet at the Visitor Center at 8:00 a.m. · Lake Hemet volunteers should plan on meeting at the Lake Hemet Grocery Store at 8:30 a.m. for instruc-
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts Announces 2012 – 2013 Season Segerstrom Center for the Arts Announces 2012 – 2013 Season International Dance Series: Mariinsky Ballet • Trey McIntyre Project • Hamburg Ballet • Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg Broadway Series: Memphis • The Addams Family • War Horse • Billy Elliot The Musical • Flashdance • Sister Act Curtain Call Series: Wicked • Catch Me If You Can • Anything Goes Jazz Series: Pat Metheny, Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez and Ben Williams • Charlie Haden and Quartet West • Ahmad Jamal Quartet • Ninety Miles • Monterey Jazz Festival’s 55th Anniversary Concert • Blues at the Crossroads II: Muddy and the Wolf Cabaret Series: Jane Monheit and John Pizzarelli • Michael Feinstein: The Sinatra Project • Lea Salonga • Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley • Barbara Cook 85th Birthday Concert • Betty Buckley Concert Series: Emerson String Quartet • David Finckel, Wu Han and Philip Setzer • Takács Quartet • Szymanowski String Quartet with pianist Adam Golka • Elias Quartet with pianist Jonathan Biss Family Series: Parallel Exit: Exit, Stage Left • 500 Clown: Trapped • Windmill Theater: Grug • Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: Treasured Stories • Theatre Lovett: The Girl Who Forgot to Sing Badly • Terrapin Puppet Theatre: Boats • The Intergalactic Nemesis Special Bonus: Stomp Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced its 2012 – 2013 Season. Sharing the spotlight with exciting premieres and debuts will be many audience favorites. As always, the Center is bringing a rich array of the very best in entertainment and cultural experiences to share with Orange County. It’s a perfect season for Center fans and family who have come to count on Segerstrom Center to bring the top shows and world’s greatest artists to the community. And for new friends from throughout Orange County, this is the perfect time to become part of the Center family. Center President Terrence W. Dwyer said, “The Center is about providing audiences unforgettable moments of entertainment and inspiration. I couldn’t be more proud than to announce a season featuring so many performances of such breathtaking artistry and thrilling theatricality. All are welcome….join us often…and please enjoy!” Information for renewal season ticket orders for the 2012 – 2013 series is being sent to current subscribers, with new priority order for new season tickets available soon. Single tickets will go on sale approximately six weeks prior to individual engagements. Visit SCFTA. org for more information about the 2012 – 2013 Season. Tickets and additional information may also be obtained by contacting the Box Office at (714) 556-2787 or visiting the Center’s Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626. Page 18
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is the highCURTAIN CALL SERIES Wicked • flying, splashy new Broadway musical Catch Me If You Can • Anything Goes that tells the story of Frank W. Abagnale, WICKED “The defining musical of the Jr., a teenager who runs away from home decade.” – The New York Times Febru- in search of the glamorous life. With ary 19 – March 17, 2013 Back by popular nothing more than his boyish charm, a demand, Entertainment Weekly calls big imagination and millions of dollars in WICKED, “the best musical of the de- forged checks, Frank successfully poses
“Anything Goes.” Don’t miss what the AP exclaims as, “So DELIGHTFUL, So DELICIOUS, So DE-LOVELY!” Season ticket prices for the Curtain Call Series start at $79 JAZZ SERIES Pat Metheny, Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez and Ben Williams • Charlie Haden and Quartet West • Ninety Miles • Ahmad Jamal Quartet • Monterey Jazz Festival 55th Anniversary Concert • Blues at the Crossroads II: Muddy and the Wolf Once again, the Center presents an all-star Jazz Series. This year, many of the jazz world’s greats will appear in special one-night-only performances in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. It’s a season of ‘events’ at one of the West Coast’s hot jazz spots – Segerstrom Center for the Arts. PAT METHENY, CHRIS POTTER, ANTONIO SANCHEZ AND BEN WILLIAMS “One of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time.” – Time Out London September 28, 2012 Segerstrom Hall The genius of world renowned guitarist and composer Pat Metheny invariably brings out the very best in his fellow players. For his return to Segerstrom Center, Metheny has assembled an extraordinary ensemble for his truly unique evening of great jazz: Chris Potter, one of today’s hottest sax players, along with an un-
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cade.” Every time it has played the Center, it has broken box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy® and three Tony Awards, WICKED is Broadway’s biggest blockbuster; a cultural phenomenon. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One – born with emerald green skin – is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for, ”The most complete and completely satisfying new musical in a long time,” says USA Today. CATCH ME IF YOU CAN | Center Premiere “A spectacular spectacular.” – New York Magazine June 25 – 30, 2013 Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story that inspired it,
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as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer — living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. Don’t miss this big-hearted musical adventure based on an astonishing real-life story of being young, in love… and in deep, deep trouble! ANYTHING GOES “MUSICAL COMEDY JOY” – The New York Times September 10 – 15, 2013 ALL ABOARD for this saucy and splendid production of Roundabout Theatre Company’s ANYTHING GOES, winner of three 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and Choreography! Cole Porter’s first-class musical comedy is one of the greatest musicals in theater history. When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention get tossed out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love. Peppering this timeless classic are some of musical theater’s most memorable standards, including “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top,” and of course,
believable rhythm section that features rising star bassist Ben Williams and the brilliant drummer Antonio Sanchez. And for an extra touch of Metheny’s rare spirit and imagination, he will introduce his Orchestrion to Center jazz fans. CHARLIE HADEN AND QUARTET WEST “No other instrument in jazz is more essential than the bass, both backbone and heartbeat, and Haden is its master.” – The Atlantic Monthly November 3, 2012 Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall Haden’s career has spanned more than 50 years and encompassed such genres as free jazz, Portuguese fado and vintage country, not to mention a consistently revolving roster of sidemen and bandleaders that reads like a list from some imaginary jazz hall of fame. He has been honored with the 2012 NEA Jazz Master Award, the nation’s highest honor in jazz which will be given to him and four other honorees at a ceremony in Lincoln Center, NYC. For Haden’s return to Segerstrom Center’s Jazz Series, he brings his “film-noir” inspired quartet for an evening of his
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award-winning music-making. MICHAEL FEINSTEIN: THE SINATRA PROJECT “As usual, Feinstein pulled out all the stops, exhibiting superior showmanship and an exemplary work ethic that was clearly evident in the way he gave the audience his all.” – Examiner.com October 27, 2012 Segerstrom Hall Michael Feinstein – long a champion of the Great American Songbook – returns to the Center paying tribute to the ultimate interpreter of song, Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. The Sinatra Project is an evening based on Feinstein’s hit album of the same title. Backed by a 17-piece big band, Feinstein focuses on songs written for Sinatra that were
Michael Feinstein never recorded during his golden years at Capitol Records, and includes classics such as “Begin the Beguine,” “Under My Skin,” “Fools Rush In,” “I’ve Got a Crush on You” and many more. LEA SALONGA Lea Salonga’s voice “…is a shiny all-purpose instrument that confidently establishes its dominion over whatever musical setting surrounds it.” The New York Times January 19, 2013 Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga burst onto the international theater scene as the title character in the blockbuster Miss Saigon. This starmaking turn began a Broadway streak, with performances in Flower Drum Song and Les Misérables, including the epic 25th Anniversary celebration. Lea is known to a younger generation as the singing voice of Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin and the lead in Mulan. THEATRE LOVETT: THE GIRL WHO FORGOT TO SING BADLY | West Coast
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Premiere “Chock full with playfulness and rich ideas …” – The Irish Times April 20 & 21, 2013 Sometimes it takes a girl sized-human to solve an adult sized problem. Peggy O’Hegarty and her parents are packers. They squeeze fruit into tins, foxes into boxes, even bikes into brown paper bags. And all the while Peggy sings with the voice of an angel – albeit an angel who can’t carry a tune. But one day work stops working, and the jobs stop coming, and Peggy steps outside to find that everyone in her city has gone! Ingenious performer Louis Lovett leads the audience on an epic adventure that crosses snowy lands and wild seas. Peggy desperately tries to save the day – and audiences learn about love, loss, the reassurance of
goats, and that it doesn’t matter whether you you’re on or off-key, it’s just important to sing. Explorer Series For families and children 7 and up TERRAPIN PUPPET THEATRE: BOATS ““A zephyr of pure originality and lyricism flows through this work…the performers add acrobatic skills to acting and the puppetry of ingenuity….” – The Advertiser April 6 & 7, 2013 Sound effects are created live, a boat is cut from bread, a bird tied from a rope, a circus hides in a jacket and, finally, a storm is made with a teacup. BOATS, from Australia’s Terrapin Puppet Theatre, is a story of Nick and Jof, two life-long friends who meet through bizarre circumstances involving a chicken, a deserted island and a sombrero. The two mariners are fleeing their pasts and embracing adventure. The ingenious production is enacted with puppets, acrobatics, singing and sound effects created onstage with two microphones, one of which goes in the water. Watch as magic unfolds from simple objects that would be found on a boat’s galley. THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS
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BONUS EVENT STOMP “As hot as ever! STOMP has a beat that just won’t quit!” – San Francisco Chronicle October 9 – 14, 2012 STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. As USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” STOMP – see what all the noise is about. Tickets to STOMP are available with the purchase of a season ticket package. Prices for STOMP start at $20. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is
dedicated group of community leaders decided Orange County should have its own world-class performing arts venue. As Orange County’s largest non-profit arts organization, Segerstrom Center for the Arts owns and operates the 3,000-seat Segerstrom Hall and intimate 250-seat Founders Hall, which opened in 1986, and the 2,000-seat Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, which opened in 2006 and also houses the 500-seat Samueli Theater, the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge Education Center’s studio performance space and Boeing Education Lab. A spacious arts plaza anchors Segerstrom Center for Arts and is home to numerous free performances throughout the year as part of Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ ongoing Free for All series. The Center presents a broad range of programming each season for audiences of all ages from throughout Orange County and beyond, including international ballet and dance, national tours of top Broadway shows, intimate performances of jazz and cabaret, contemporary artists, classical music performed by renowned chamber orchestras and ensembles, family-friendly programming, free performances open to the public from outdoor movie screenings to dancing on the plaza and many other special events. It offers many education programs designed to inspire young people through the arts. These programs reach hundreds of thousands of students of all ages with vital arts-ineducation programs, enhancing their studies and enriching their lives well into the future. In addition to the presenting and producing institution Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the 14-acre campus also embraces the facilities of two independent acclaimed organizations: Tony®
unique as both an acclaimed arts institution and as a multi-disciplinary cultural campus. It is committed to supporting artistic excellence on all of 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. Previously called the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Center traces its roots back to the late 1960s when a
Award-winning South Coast Repertory and a site designated as the future home of the Orange County Museum of Art. 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.
“Something you simply must experience if you are a fan of awesome.” – collider. com May 31 & June 1, 2013 Take an epic journey of danger and adventure called The Intergalactic Nemesis. The year is 1933. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Molly Sloan and her intrepid research assistant Timmy Mendez team up with a mysterious librarian from Flagstaff, Arizona, named Ben Wilcott. Together, they travel from Rumania to Scotland to the Alps to Tunis to the Robot Planet and finally to Imperial Zygon to defeat a terrible threat to the very future of humanity: an invading force of sludge-monsters from outer space known as the Zygonians. Come along on an epic journey of danger and adventure called THE INTERGALLACTIC NEMSIS. Season ticket prices are $80 for the Discovery Series and $32 for the Explorer Series.
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