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Celebrating Malbec By David White On April 17, wine enthusiasts across the globe gathered to celebrate World Malbec Day. For novices and oenophiles alike, the celebration was a great opportunity to sample some of Argentina’s flagship varietal. Although Malbec is stunningly popular, few Americans knew anything about the grape just ten years ago. Thank goodness it made its way North -- today, Malbec represents a great value for those in search of a bold-yet-approachable reds. World Malbec Day was created by Wines of Argentina to commemorate the day in 1853 when Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, an Argentinean political leader, asked his government to spend money on the nation’s agriculture industry. Wine grapes had been growing in Argentina since the 1500s, when Spain colonized the Americas. But the wine industry remained undeveloped. So after lawmakers signed off on Sarmiento’s proposal, Michel Aime Pouget, a well-known French agriculture scientist, was asked to bring over grapevines from France. Pouget transported many different grapes, but Malbec -- a thinskinned variety that often failed
to ripen in France -- was the most successful, benefitting tremendously from the hot, dry climate of Argentina’s Mendoza region. In the ensuing years, Malbec would have many ups and downs. For most of the 20th century, growers were more interested in quantity than quality, primarily producing jug wine for local consumption. And during Argentina’s economic nightmare of the 1980s, the entire industry almost collapsed. Fortunately, ambitious producers recognized the importance of exports in the 1990s, so started focusing on quality wine production. Argentina’s wines soon garnered international acclaim, and Malbec’s popularity exploded. Today, America has what appears to be an unquenching thirst for Argentinean wine. Between 2007 and 2011, shipments of wine from Argentina to the United States more than doubled, from 3.3 million cases to 7.1 million cases. And demand shows little sign of slowing. From 2010 to 2011, according to Nielsen, Malbec sales in the United States increased by a whopping 49 percent. Malbec’s rise can be attributed to many factors. But most importantly, as New York Times wine critic Eric
Asimov has writt e n , “ i t ’s the right sort of wine at the right kind of price.” M o s t Malbecs are easily enjoyed. They’re approachable when young, and marked by straightforward flavors that everyone enjoys -- like ripe, dark fruit, fresh wild herbs, and sweet spices. Thanks to good acidity, most Malbecs are also exceptionally juicy, so work well with food. Best of all, Malbec is a great value. Plenty of good options are available for less than $20 per bottle. When looking for affordable wines, producers like Bodega Catena Zapata, Trapiche, Altos Las Hormigas, and Crios de Susana Balbo rarely disappoint. At a recent tasting of Malbecs, I was most impressed with the offerings from Bodega Colomé, which is part of the U.S.-based Hess Family Estates, Clos de los Siete, and Graffigna.
When I’m looking to splurge, the wines from O. Fournier and Achaval Ferrer always impress. All these brands are widely available. Malbec is one of my favorite summertime reds, especially when served slightly chilled. Argentina has the highest beef consumption per capita, so it’s no surprise that the wine works perfectly with grilled steak and other meats. So next time you fire up the barbecue, pick up some Malbec! 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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THE WORLD’S LARGEST INTERNATIONAL YACHT RACE KICKS-OFF WITH A TOAST TO “MARGARITAVILLE” For 64 years, seasoned pros and firsttimers have gathered in Newport Beach, California to take part in the biggest international yacht race in the world, the Lexus Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race (N2E). First run in 1948, the event has attracted celebrities such as Humphrey Bogart and Walter Cronkite, as well as America’s Cup winner Dennis Conner, Roy Disney and Steve Fossett. This year’s festivities, hosted by ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, Newport Ocean SailingAssociation (NOSA), Balboa Business Improvement District and Visit Newport Beach Inc., kicks off with the second-annual city-wide festival on Sunday, April 22 from noon to 4pm at the Village of Balboa/Balboa Fun Zone, with the race starting on April 27th. Admission to the kick-off festival is free. “The 125-nautical-mile Lexus Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race race is steeped in history and is a wonderful tradition with one of our International sister cities, Ensenada, Mexico,” remarked Gary Sherwin, President & CEO of Visit Newport Beach Inc. “The addition of the kick-off festival in Newport Beach invites not just fans of sailing but the whole community to experience this fun, exciting event.”
The Village of Balboa will be transformed into a “Margaritaville” festival featuring Mark Wood and the Parrot Head Band and will host a day of activities including a Woody Car Exhibition, exhibit of race boats, kids’ boat-building, plein air painters, exhibits by ExplorOcean/ Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and more. Participating vendors at the Village of Balboa will offer special festival pricing including $2 Balboa Ferris Wheel rides, complimentary admission to all ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum exhibits, and discounted harbor cruises and boat rentals from the Fun Zone Boat Co. and Balboa Boat Rentals Other Pre-race events include: Yachtsmen’s Luncheon, Wednesday, April 25, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Newport Harbor Yacht Club. Everyone is welcome and Andy Rose, a co-owner of It’s OK, will be the featured speaker and share favorite Ensenada Race stories. The famous Pre-Race Fiesta Thursday night, April 26, begins at 5 p.m. at Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club. Viewing of the race starts at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 27, from the Balboa Pier is always a great thrill. This year marks a year of two new firsts: Luxury auto company Lexus has
signed on as the title sponsor, with a host of other local sponsors contributing to this event. To mark the occasion, Lexus is offering a two-year lease on a 2013 Lexus GS 350 sedan to the boat owner with the fastest corrected handicap time in any racing class (crusing class boats are not eligible). The race also features a new finish headquarters at the Hotel Coral and Marina, with the finish line vis-
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The Pageant of the Masters is seeking male volunteers to participate in this year’s show, THE GENIUS. Men between the height of 5’5” and 6’4” are needed as cast members in the world’s most famous presentation of tableaux vivants (living pictures). No theater experience necessary. The only requirement is the ability to stand still and have fun! THE GENIUS will explore the fascinating and unpredictable relationship between art and technology with an array of masterpieces
brought to life in this summer’s Pageant of the Masters. From the glories of the Italian Renaissance to the deeply personal imaginings of modern artists, THE GENIUS will fill the Irvine Bowl with breathtaking theatrical recreations of memorable artworks by extraordinary masters who have galvanized art history. Volunteering for the Pageant is a great way to spend your summer and it is common to have several generations of the same family volunteering for different aspects of the show. By volunteering for the
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FLOWERS IN FULL BLOOM AT MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Mission San Juan Capistrano sits atop 10 acres of lush gardens and cool fountains, cloistered by old adobe walls and offering visitors a reprieve from the sights and sounds of a busy world. Each spring brings succulent garden highlights that include the golden California poppy, white, popcorn-sized flowers produced by the South African jade and blue hibiscus from the Tropics. In the Mission¹s center courtyard there is a beautiful fountain from the 1920s with blooming calla lilies, colorful koi fish, and the sound of trickling water. Well-tended roses, perennials, herbs, succulents, flowering shrubs and hollyhocks sit alongside the Mission’s multiple gardens, which also showcase the indigenous plants of California: cactus, chaparral, and scrub oak. Visitors are welcome to take in the serenity and peace of the lush gardens, vine covered walls and archways, and the koi-filled fountains during the Mission’s normal hours of operation. Visitors can take a guided garden tour with the Mission’s Gardening Angels on Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. and are included in the price of admission.
PACIFIC SYMPHONY OFFERS WARM SUMMER NIGHTS, UPLIFTING MUSIC, FAMILY FUN AND FIREWORKS Here comes summer! It’s almost time to pack a picnic and enjoy five perfect summer evenings of beautiful music under the stars with Pacific Symphony at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine. The Symphony’s 24th Summer Festival, presented by Hoag Hospital, offers an exciting variety of music, beginning with a celebratory July 4th extravaganza, featuring the iconic music of The Eagles and culminating in a dazzling fireworks display! Enjoy an evening of Broadway magic that combines the cachet of “The Phantom of the Opera” with three extraordinary performers, and a night of Ludwig van Beethoven’s greatest hits. Then, get a bang out of summer at the annual, all-new program for “Tchaikovsky Spectacular,” with cannons and fireworks! The series concludes with Disney Live in Concert, featuring the Symphony performing the soundtrack to “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”—as it is shown on the big screen. This season is sure to be a fun, dynamic and uplifting experience for people of all ages! Supporting sponsor for the Summer Festival is the Orange County Register. Subscriptions range from $95-$465. Single tickets are $25-
$99 and go on sale May 20. Luxury season packages are also available. Gates open at 6 p.m. for picnicking at all concerts. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 7555799 or visit www.PacificSymphony. org. Supporting sponsor for the Summer Festival is the Orange County Register. “Whether it’s the patriotic spirit of July 4, the amazing voices of ‘The Three Phantoms’ or Pacific Symphony playing the entire score to ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’— live with the film—it’s going to be an extraordinary summer of unique and thrilling music,” says Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman. “Let the fun begin!” The Symphony’s summer season kicks off with a spectacular July 4 celebration, led by Kaufman and spotlighting the music of one of the most successful musical acts of the 1970s—The Eagles. Having gained astounding recognition over the years, the music of The Eagles has garnered five number-one singles, six Grammys, five American Music Awards and six number-one albums. Windborne’s “Music of the Eagles” headlines this tribute to an iconic American rock band that got its start in California, playing mega-hits like “Take it Easy” and “Hotel
California.” Taking place Wednesday, July 4, at 8 p.m., this holiday concert includes patriotic favorites, a traditional salute to the U.S. armed forces and a brilliant fireworks finale! Softly, deftly, music shall caress you…hear it, feel it secretly possess you—on Saturday, July 21, at 8 p.m., when “The Three Phantoms—Broadway’s Biggest Hits!” takes the stage by storm. Led by Maestro Kaufman, this concert stars three extraordinary performers with powerhouse voices, who have played the title role of The Phantom—Craig Schulman, Gary Mauer and Mark Jacoby—as they join the orchestra for a night of soaring
melodies from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenon and blockbusters from “Les Miserables,” “Ragtime,” “Showboat” and much, much more. “Each and every summer at Verizon is a musical delight,” says Music Director Carl St.Clair. “I always look forward to sharing music with the orchestra and our audiences under the beautiful Southern Californian skies. It’s hard to top the experience.” Come along with Maestro St.Clair and the Symphony on Sunday, Aug. 12, at 7:30 p.m., for a night of popular Beethoven works.
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Irvine Barclay Theatre presents PSY Irvine Barclay Theatre presents PSY, the newest and largest production from the Montreal based circus troupe Les 7 doigts de la main which translates literally as “The seven fingers of the hand” for four performances only, May 10-13. Les 7 doigts de la main is most known for their international hit Traces. Tickets, from $25-45 (plus premium), can be purchased online at www.thebarclay.org, by calling 949-854-4646, ext 1, or in person at the Box Office at the Irvine Barclay Theatre at 4242 Campus Drive in Irvine. Patrons under 30 years old can receive special pricing available at www.thebarclay.org or in person at the box office. For their fourth creation, Les 7 doigts de la main (7 Fingers) delves into the richand surreal underworld of the human psyche. While the previous shows from the Fingers took the audience to a single space and time, with a single cast of characters PSY, travels through a shifting landscape of distorted visions, fading dreams and fractured memories. PSY was created in 2010. As with their previous work La Vie and Traces, 7 Fingers found that the
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juxtaposition of dark and complex themes with the joyful and celebratory language of circus made for a rich artistic experience. The show merges acrobatics of the body with acrobatics of the mind and soul. The action of PSY starts in the quiet of a psychiatrist’s office as the voices in a man’s headinstruct him to climb on a trapeze and hang by his toes. The show continues -- in the clammer of a busy intersection, an OCD patient is jostled through the traffic, his attempts to avoid contact leading him to perform acrobatics across a sea of pedestrians. One woman, while confronting agoraphobia, is lead to swing through the air, and another man searches for his own identity in a crowd of masked faces, all upside down, balancing on their hands. Insomnia, addiction, amnesia, paranoia, hypochondria; juggling, Chinese pole, German wheel, aerial rope, teeterboard are all a part of PSY. PSY finds the humour, beauty, and commonality of these various neuroses, all the while exploring the power of the individual to surmount their ailments and self-imposed restrictions -- finding moments of strength, courage and joy while flying through the air.
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The critics have raved. The Boston Globe said, “PSY is a transfixing circus spectacle that boggles both mind and eye ... a series of high-flying, fasthurtling adventures that evoke individual states of mind through collective actions. It’s one of those shows that has to be seen to be disbelieved.” Time Out wondered “what a human fireworks display looks like? The eleven performers leap, spin, juggle, fly, flip, fall and just about every other action verb you can imagine. You’ll never want it to end. The show starts off on a psychiatrist’s couch—but, of course, mental unrest isn’t about talking. Our first patient leaps off of the couch and onto a waiting trapeze, and after that the show never stops moving. It turns out acrobatics can
function as brilliant metaphors for psychological disorders. It’s impossible to convey in writing just how truly stunning all of this is. You’ll be moved emotionally at least as often as you’re just flat-out astounded.”
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CHOC Follies XV Nets More than $500K for CHOC It was another successful production where more than 2,300 people enjoyed laughter, song and dance at the CHOC Follies XV, held at the Robert B. Moore Theatre in Costa Mesa. The original musical production of “Christina and the Crystal Ball, a Cinderella Story for the Social Net Set” musical was a hilarious spoof on the classic fairy tale with a modern online twist, generously sponsored by XCARET Family Foundation. Over the past 15 years, more than 1,000 cast members have entertained folks in 60 performances of the Follies (I being one of them for 9 of those years!); netting almost $6 million for CHOC Children’s. Gloria Zigner, Founder and Executive Producer of The Follies, said, “It’s hard to describe the magic and the spirit surrounding the Follies. Every year, we start with a kernel of an idea, and before we know it, it takes root and grows into the amazing productions you see ‐ thanks to the unbridled creativity and focus of our wonderful production team, and the hard work and determination of our dedicated cast members. I am truly grateful to all of them, and also to the ongoing commitment of the wonderful sponsors in our community who make the CHOC Follies possible each year.” Along with the XCARET Family Foundation, other major sponsors included The Crean Foundation, Sandy and John Daniels, Gemini Resources ‐Marybelle and Sebastian Paul Musco, Argyros Family Foundation and Sally Segerstrom. The Follies production team includes Associate Producer Lois Augustine, Director John Vaughan, Music Director Doug Austin, and Choreographer Lee Martino, all who have been with The Follies since its inception. Co‐chairs for the event were Leslie Cancellieri, Sandy Segerstrom Daniels and Dale Skiles; they also played the “Hamm Sisters” (the co-chairs of the “Crystal Ball” in The Follies). This year’s cast featured Broadway veteran April Malina in the lead role of “Christina.” Malina’s past credits include the international Broadway touring productions of “Miss Saigon” and “Hair,” and a voice over repertoire in commercials, movies and television shows. CHOC Follies newcomer, Jarred Barnard, played her handsome prince. On air reporter for KCBS‐KCAL TV Michele Gile hammed it up in the role of celebrity “J-Lo” and a “Hollywood” reporter interviewing Lady Gaga who was played by former Rockette Juliet Fisher-Schulein (she also played the evil Stepmother of Christina). Others who had noteworthy performances were Mark Pilon as “Jeepers”, the “Fairy Secretarie D’Amour”; Louis Berlin, the “Fairy Godfather” and Mia Maffei as the “Fairy Godmother”; Barbara Attell played “Dr. Laura Killjoy” (the therapist for Romantics’ Anonymous). Temere Vouga was “Queen Isabella of Leon” while Dr. Mary Pham had the roll of “Tinkerbell”. There are many more to mention, but all 100 of them gave their donation of time for the best performance. In addition they also raised minimum of $1,000 each for CHOC Children’s. Of special note, kudos go to those performers who have been with The Follies since the beginning. They are: Pat Haslam, “Skipper” Tim Bercovitz, Mia Maffei, Diane Mondini and Leslie Cancellieri as well as set designer Bob Mumm, Costume Designer Lynda Krinke and her mom Renee Blais, assistant costume designer. “On behalf of CHOC Children’s, I extend my deepest gratitude to Gloria, to the cast and crew, and to the sponsors and guests of ‘Christina and the Crystal Ball,’” said Graig Eastin, vice president, CHOC Children’s Foundation. “The support we receive each year from the CHOC Follies is invaluable in helping us achieve our mission and vision.” This year’s proceeds will support the construction of The Voice™, an interactive broadcast multimedia center that provides patients with an outlet Page 10
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Co-chair for the Choc Follies and as the “Hamm Sisters”, Sandy Segerstrom Daniels, Leslie Cancellieri and Dale Skiles
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Victoria Groskreutz, Adam Mischlich and Nancy Livingston played Christina’s “Stepsisters”
to engage in creative activities related to broadcast media. The Voice™, a project of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, is scheduled to open next year in the hospital’s new seven‐story patient care tower. For more information about The Choc Follies, visit www.ChocFollies.org. Zigner is now hard at work recruiting for next year’s Follies, for those interested in performing, sponsoring or participating in some way, contact Lois Augustine at The CHOC Children’s Foundation at (714) 532-8690. Photos by: Michael Munson
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A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND EARS! Be dazzled by the magic of Cirque set against the dramatic backdrop of a full symphony orchestra, when Pacific Symphony presents “Cirque de la Symphonie.” This jaw-dropping blend of circus acts accompanied by classical and pops music is performed live in the pristine acoustical gem of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Returning after a spectacular performance at the 2010 Summer Festival at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, “Cirque de la Symphonie,” led again by Assistant Conductor Maxim Eshkenazy, offers a feast of feats performed on and above the stage. Aerial fliers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers and strongmen choreograph their acts to the mesmerizing sound of classical masterpieces and memorable contemporary music chosen by the Symphony. The Cirque performers include world-record holders, Olympians and gold-medal winners of international competitions who rank among the most exceptional cirque artists in the world. “Cirque de la Symphonie” takes place Thursday through Saturday, May 3-5, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25$160; for more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visit www.PacificSymphony.org. The captivating evening, packed with 18 exciting classical and pops favorites, includes Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man,” John William’s “Harry’s Wondrous World” from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” and selections from Bizet’s “Carmen,” Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera.” The program also includes Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries,” Offenbach’s Can-can from “Orpheus in the Underworld” and movements from Rimsky-
Korsakov’s “Capriccio Espagnol.” “Combing two art forms in a meaningful way can be an extremely difficult challenge, but when you watch performers fly above your head while you perform these magnificent pieces, the experience becomes quite spectacular,” says Maestro Eshkenazy. “This combination of the arts used to be common all over Northern Europe—with circus troupes traveling with musicians—but it disappeared when the orchestra became more modern and transitioned into the concert hall. So we are going back in time and ahead to the future at the same time, to recreate that thrilling synergy that has existed between circus and music for so long.” “Cirque de la Symphonie” combines the extraordinary talents and extended experience of its performers: Alexander Streltsov, Christine Van Loo, Jarek and Darek’s “Duo Design,” Aloysia Gavre, Vladimir Tsarkov, Irina Burdetsky, Simon Chaban, Elena Tsarkova and Le Petit Cirque Trio, including Lili Dong, Nate Nordine and Celeste Copeland. “One doesn’t usually hear gasps, oohs and aahs from a symphony orchestra audience, but then one doesn’t usually see a woman dangling by her feet from a hoop that swings high above the lip of the stage as an orchestra plays,” said Elaine Schmidt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “The aerial acts are breathtaking, with performers working high above the stage without nets or wires. The tumbling, jug-
gling and strong man acts, which take place on the stage in front of the orchestra, are equally gripping and polished.” “Le Petit Cirque Trio” includes three young cirque acrobats, Dong, Nordine and Copeland, from Le Studio circus arts program in Culver City, Calif. These pint-size cirque wonders have already accumulated collective experience with Sony Pictures, NBC’s “The Cape,” Cirque du Monde, Jaimie Lee Curtis’s “Dream Halloween,” the Black Cat Cabaret, and as preshow entertainment for Cirque du Soleil’s “Ovo.” The Trio performs with artistic direction from Nathalie Gaultheir and choreography from Cirque de la Symphonie’s own Shana Lord. The Symphony’s Pops series receives additional support from American Airlines, The Westin South Coast Plaza, K-Earth 101 and PBS SoCal.
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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.
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Department of Fish and Game Reminds the Public to Leave Young Wildlife Alone Spring is in the air and California’s flora and fauna are awakening from their winter slumber. Deer, bears, birds and other wildlife are busy caring for their newborn offspring. During this season of rebirth and renewal, the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) recommends that people leave young wildlife alone if they see them in the outdoors. The improper handling of young wildlife is a problem in California and across the nation, most commonly in the spring. People frequently encounter young wild animals and assume they need assistance or have been orphaned. However, in most cases neither assumption is true and the animals should be left alone. In 2010, approximately 439 fawns were turned into California rehabilitation facilities by well-meaning members of the public. Many of these fawns were healthy and should not have been disturbed. Never take a healthy fawn from the wild,” said Nicole Carion, DFG’s statewide coordinator for wildlife rehabilitation and restricted species. “Healthy fawns will be laying or standing quietly by themselves in one location for hours while there mother is away feeding. If you care, leave them there.” Once a fawn is removed from its mother, it can lose its ability to survive in the wild. The same danger applies to most animals, including bears, coyotes, raccoons and most birds. Disease is another reason that wild animals should not be handled. Wild animals can transmit diseases that
can be contracted by humans, including rabies and tularemia, and also carry ticks, fleas and lice. The responsibility for intervention should be left to DFG personnel or permitted wildlife rehabilitators. It is illegal to keep orphaned or injured animals for more than 48 hours in California. People can call a
rehabilitator, who will determine whether there is a need for a rescue. Rehabilitators are trained to provide care for wild animals so they retain their natural fear of humans and do not become habituated or imprinted. For more information on wildlife rehabilitation, visit www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/rehab/facilities.html.
Every day is Earth Day for youths restoring native habitat in San Juan Capistrano program It is never too late for a second chance and for Jose, 19, he has already made some life-altering decisions. With goals and aspirations in mind, the Anaheim resident plans to join the military, something seemingly impossible just one year ago. With the helpful foundation of the Orange County Conservation Corps, Jose wakes up every day with a goal in mind: putting his past behind him and paving the way for a better future. One bad decision after another and hanging with the wrong type of friends led Jose down the path to Juvenile Hall, where Jose found himself in need of a second chance. That second chance came in the form of the nonprofit organization that provides jobs and occupational skills to at-risk youth in Orange County. The program helps teens gain confidence and necessary life skills as they help restore habitats around the county, while searching for a more permanent job and being mentored by the conservation staff. “Every day now is a good day,” Jose said. “Making a difference in the environment by planting trees and restoring habitats makes me feel good. I’m helping something come alive, and it gives me hope.” OCTA funded the 53-acre City Parcel Page 14
restoration project in San Juan Capistrano which, in part, allowed Jose and his fellow 20 team members to help restore the habitat back to its native form. This work was made possible by OCTA’s Measure M half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements. Measure M’s unique Freeway Environmental Mitigation Program helps offset the ecological impacts of the growing freeway system by preserving and restoring native habitats throughout the county. As Earth Day approaches this Sunday, the youths said it is important to see the connection to the environment. Programs like the mitigation program make a difference, and the youths in this program said they see the importance in keeping the ecosystems thriving and enjoy making a difference. The hardworking group changes the landscape from overgrown weeds, debris and invasive plant species to its original natural state. This labor-intensive effort is accomplished through years of work by removing trash, weeds and non-native plants leading to the eventual planting of native plants that play an important role in the ecosystem. These efforts also positively encourage the return of native wildlife animal species to reoccupy their former territories. Eventually, organizers hope the hill-
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sides will look as they did before nonnative plants took over, and they became dumping grounds for old cars and furniture, killing off many native species. The program breathes life into the landscape as it is slowly transformed from unattractive and dead to flourishing and green. Ostensen said the confidence that the unique program instills in Orange County’s youths can be seen by the hard work they put into every task at the job site. The corps members say they learned the importance of a healthy ecosystem, showing them that even the smallest plants play an important role in the life cycle. “Everybody here is part of a strong support system, pushing themselves
and others to do better and be better,” Ostensen said. “It is the type of environment that inspires young adults to achieve their goals.” When approached by old friends, Jose is often asked if he is the same person they knew from before. Jose replies, “I am the same person – I just don’t think the same anymore.” Jose strives every day to work hard at the job site with the purpose at preparing for a future in the military. He has been given a second chance to make himself and his family proud. Looking forward to his future, Jose knows that every day from this day forward will be a “good day.”
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The Environmental Nature Center is presenting several programs in May The Environmental Nature Center is presenting several programs in May to encourage the community to make connections with the natural world and live more sustainably. Call 949-645-8489 or email lori@ encenter.org to RSVP. Here are a few programs, but more are listed at encenter.org: Yoga in Nature May 2, 12:30-1:30PM May 9, 12:30-1:30PM May 16, 12:30-1:30PM May 23, 12:30-1:30PM May 30, 12:30-1:30PM Visit the ENC to relax and strengthen with some basic to intermediate yoga techniques. Yoga works on the body and mind and is suitable for people of all ages and physical abilities. It promotes strength and flexibility as well as good posture. It gives us tools for relaxation and concentration. Some previous yoga experience is helpful. Bring a yoga mat if you have one, otherwise we have some available to borrow. Wear stretchy or loose clothes. Drop in fee: $6 ($5 for members). Call 949-645-8489 or
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animals use local, native plants. RSVP is required. Space is limited. Call 949645-8489 or email lori@ encenter. org to RSVP. Free. Upcycled and Beautiful! May 17th, 6:00 to 8:30 pm $15 per participant Make jewelry out of old giftcards and magazines, storage containers out of baby jars, and beautiful journals out of cardboard (all in time for graduation gifts!) This workshop focuses on taking trash and, with a few manipulations here and there, transforming it into a reusable and beautiful new masterpiece. All materials provided. To RSVP, call (949) 645-8489.
Summer Nature Camp Open House! Saturday, May 26, 10AM to 1PM… FREE! Join us at the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach for a taste of Summer Camp! Bring your family and walk our trails. Along the trail encounter your favorite Camp Teachers and Junior Naturalists, who have amazing activities in store for you! For more info visit www.encenter. org or call 949-645-8489.
Great Park Artisan Food & Arts Festival April 28 Enjoy an all-day celebration of artisan food, sustainable gardening and creative art at the Great Park’s first ever Artisan Food & Arts Festival on Saturday, April 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Local chefs and artisans will be on hand to demonstrate delicious fresh dishes from local foods, bread baking, jam, cheese and soda making, and refrigerator pickling. Learn how to raise your own chickens in your backyard and harvest fresh eggs, and all about composting and aquaponics. Enjoy sampling food from local restaurants and many of your favorite gourmet food trucks. Visit the nearby Palm Court Arts Complex where the Imagination Celebration will be in full swing, featuring art exhibitions that are exclusive to the Great Park. “The Artisan Food & Arts Festival will inspire creativity learning and wellness. Visitors will leave with knowledge about living more sustainably and creatively,” said Beth Krom, Chair, Orange County Great Park Board Corporation. “We are proud to present this event in partnership with Arts Orange County and Imagination Celebration and with support from Slow Food Orange County, the Foundation for the Great Park, and the UCCE Master Gardeners.” The festival will take place at historic Hangar
244, the Back 40 lawn area, Farm + Food Lab and the Palm Courts Arts Complex. Admission and parking are free. At the Palm Court Arts Complex, hear Lyricism and Virtuosity, the closing recital sponsored by the Foundation for the Great Park, featuring the Iryna Krechkovsky/Kevin Kwan Loucks Duo, learn collage making inspired by fruits and vegetables from artist Margie Zuliani at the Taste of Art, see the final installation of Artist-
in-Residence Amy Catarina’s 9 X 19- foot Palm Tree Cozy, and enjoy Marks on the Land - A View From Here, Aerial Photography by Tom Lamb exhibition in the Great Park Gallery. 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. The Newport News
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How the First Earth Day Came About By Senator Gaylord Nelson, Founder of Earth Day What was the purpose of Earth Day? How did it start? These are the questions I am most frequently asked. Actually, the idea for Earth Day evolved over a period of seven years starting in 1962. For several years, it had been troubling me that the state of our environment was simply a nonissue in the politics of the country. Finally, in November 1962, an idea occurred to me that was, I thought, a virtual cinch to put the environment into the political “limelight” once and for all. The idea was to persuade President Kennedy to give visibility to this issue by going on a national conservation tour. I flew to Washington to discuss the proposal with Attorney General Robert Kennedy, who liked the idea. So did the President. The President began his five-day, eleven-state conservation tour in September 1963. For many reasons the tour did not succeed in putting the issue onto the national political agenda. However, it was the germ of the idea that ultimately flowered into Earth Day. I continued to speak on environmental issues to a variety of audiences in some twenty-five states. All across the country, evidence of environmental degradation was appearing everywhere, and everyone noticed except
the political establishment. The environmental issue simply was not to be found on the nation’s political agenda. The people were concerned, but the politicians were not. After President Kennedy’s tour, I still hoped for some idea that would thrust the environment into the political mainstream. Six years would pass before the idea that became Earth Day occurred to me while on a conservation speaking tour out West in the summer of 1969. At the time, anti-Vietnam War demonstrations, called “teach-ins,” had spread to college campuses all across the nation. Suddenly, the idea occurred to me - why not organize a huge grassroots protest over what was happening to our environment? I was satisfied that if we could tap into the environmental concerns of the general public and infuse the student anti-war energy into the environmental cause, we could generate a demonstration that would force this issue onto the political agenda. It was a big gamble, but worth a try. At a conference in Seattle in September 1969, I announced that in the spring of 1970 there would be a nationwide grassroots demonstration on behalf of the environment and invited everyone to participate. The wire services carried the story from coast to coast. The
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response was electric. It took off like gangbusters. Telegrams, letters, and telephone inquiries poured in from all across the country. The American people finally had a forum to express its concern about what was happening to the land, rivers, lakes, and air - and they did so with spectacular exuberance. For the next four months, two members of my Senate staff, Linda Billings and John Heritage, managed Earth Day affairs out of my Senate office. Five months before Earth Day, on Sunday, November 30, 1969, The New York Times carried a lengthy article by Gladwin Hill reporting on the astonishing proliferation of environmental events: “Rising concern about the environmental crisis is sweeping the nation’s campuses with an intensity that may be on its way to eclipsing student discontent over the war in Vietnam...a national day of observance of environmental problems...is being planned for next spring...when a nationwide environmental ‘teach-in’...coordinated from the office of Senator Gaylord Nelson is planned....” It was obvious that we were headed for a spectacular success on Earth Day. It was also obvious that grassroots activities had ballooned beyond the capacity of my U.S. Senate office staff to
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“LA FÊTE DU SIÈCLE”! THE PARTY OF THE CENTURY Ooh-la-la, it’s “La Fête du siècle” (“the party of the century”) when Pacific Symphony’s 2012 gala whisks guests back in time to La Belle Époque, a joyous time in cultural history—turn-of-the-century France. The sensuous and gregarious excitement of the Moulin Rouge and Folies Bergère abounds, as the evening of music, dancing and French-influenced cuisine takes place Saturday, May 19, at 5:30 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Irvine at Jamboree Center. Inspired by the Symphony’s first concert opera, Puccini’s “La Bohème,” taking place in April, the Board of Directors invites patrons to revel in the joie de vivre, as they stroll through a snow-covered Parisian marketplace to find famous Bohemian artists Van Gogh and Toulouse-Lautrec ready to paint their portraits, a Cirque d’Hiver (“Winter Circus”), can-can dancers, a champagne fountain and more 1890s surprises during the colorful cocktail reception. Guests are then ushered into the grand ballroom for a gourmet feast and cabaret show performed by dancers from UC Irvine’s Department of Dance. Also, special guest soprano Valentina Fleer sings Musetta’s Waltz from “La Bohème,” accompanied by pianist David Clemenson. The eve-
ning culminates with a thrilling live auction, and guests dance the night away to the tunes of the J.T. (John Tu from Kingston Technology) and California Dreamin’ band. Valet service is hosted and attire is black tie or 1890s Parisian evening attire. Tables for the gala are $15,000-$100,000; individual tickets are $1,000. Repondez s’il vous plait (RSVP) by Monday, May 7, to Ricki Shab at (714) 876-2364 or rshab@pacificsymphony.org. Always a spectacular and unique experience, the annual gala is the Symphony’s largest fund-raiser of the year and raised about $1 million last year in support of the Symphony’s award-winning artistic and education programs. Chairing the gala for the first time is a trio of Symphony supporters: Vivian McCluney, Hope Miller and Pat Poss, who have helped fabricate this turn-of-the-century fantasy. “For me, Pacific Symphony’s annual gala has always been the highlight of the Orange County calendar,” says co-chair Miller. “But most importantly, it is the cornerstone for fund raising for the many, life-enriching music programs of the Symphony. This year, we are creating a feeling of conviviality, romance and pleasure, as we transport guests back to late 19th- century Paris through French
ambience, entertainment, food and dance. What could be better!?” C’est magnifique! Guests arrive in “the city of lights” in mid-winter and are greeted with a can-can line as they walk through the glistening streets of Paris, looking out for eccentric Bohemians and circus acts and finding the famous and luxurious Maxim’s restaurant. After enjoying the delicacies of a Boulangerie, a French patisserie, a crepe station, fresh roasted chestnuts and a champagne fountain, guests are ushered into the grand ballroom— now transformed into a French cabaret—for a sumptuous dinner planned by the Hyatt’s Executive Chef Greg Grohowski. Returning for the second year, J.T. and California Dreamin’ provide entertainment throughout the evening with a full string section, brass, woodwinds, keyboard, percussion and myriad singers, filling the ballroom with dance music from the 1960s to the present (all underwritten for the Symphony’s gala).
“Dinner will be a gastronomic delight of classic French cuisine, served in a sumptuous turn-of-the-century ballroom, with entertainment provided by dancers from the Moulin Rouge and Folies Bergère,” says co-chair McCluney. “The evening has all the spectacle and excitement of a 19thcentury winter circus!”
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Newport Beach Film Festival The Newport Beach Film Festival will be celebrating its 13th anniversary with an amazing line up of independent and studio films from around the globe. The 2012 NBFF will host red carpet Opening and Closing Night Gala Celebrations, International Spotlight events, an Action Sports Film Series, an Environmental Film Series, a Family Film Series, a Collegiate Showcase, a Youth Film Showcase and a free Seminar Series. The Festival runs April 26-May 3, 2012. Now in its thirteenth year the Newport Beach Film Festival features nightly special events including: red carpet galas, filmmaker receptions, compelling filmmaker Q & A sessions, international spotlights, industry seminars and retrospectives. In addition, the Festival hosts numerous opportunities to connect with enthusiastic new audiences, fellow filmmakers, film industry professionals and the media in a beautiful seaside location in Orange County, California (only 55 miles south of Hollywood). Some participating films...
HIGH GROUND HIGH GROUND is a gripping, inspiring documentary feature that follows a group of returning male and female Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and a Gold Star Mom as they prepare for and embark on a heartstopping climb up the 20,000 foot Himalayan Mount Lobuche. With blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer and a team of Everest summiters as their guides, they set out on an emotional and gripping climb to reach the top in an attempt to heal the emotional and physical wounds of the longest war in U.S. history. The film is visually breathtaking while it simultaneously sheds crucial light on the difficulties our returning war veterans face in their attempts to readjust to civilian life, and how participating in extreme physical and emotional challenges helps in their efforts to achieve a comparable
sense of accomplishment and bravery to which they are accustomed. Directed by Michael Brown, produced by Brown and Don Hahn. HIGH GROUND will screen at the Newport Beach Film Festival on Sunday, April 29 - 6:00 pm - Triangle Square Cinemas.
on an experience that changes them both forever The film began as a simple family record of their deeply personal journey and has evolved into a film that will likely inspire a new generation to learn and appreciate their own history and carry on the legacy to never forget.
A JOURNEY WITH PURPOSE,”
No Room For Rock Stars With more than 300 hours of film shot during the 2010 tour, No Room For Rock Stars documents the true stories of modern era rock and roll from every possible angle. From the kids in the van playing parking lots to gain notice, to the veteran stage manager whose life was saved by the tour, to the musician who crosses over to mainstream success while on the road, No Room For Rock Stars is Cinema Vèritè story-telling at its finest. A historical retrospective or
On September 26 2011, the Blickinsfreie team (www.blickinsfreie.de) together with professional surfers Ian Walsh, Gary Saavedra and Perth Standlick went on a three-week adventure through the Caucasus Eurasia with a mission to surf the Black Sea as well as Caspian Sea just north of Baku, Azerbaijan. Fusing the intentions to expose new surf territory with a fever for adventure and foreign land, our mission was to deliver a compelling story to an audience of core surf enthusiasts on a global level. It all started when a group of us discovered a surf scene along the Black Sea in Bulgaria. Local surfers shared their idea of searching along the Black Sea for uncharted surf territory and together we formed an international crew of surfers to write, film and photograph our travels as we discover
concert film this is not. No Room and explore the Wild East. For Rock Stars is meaningful insight into current state of rock And as we began to map out our OFFICIAL NEWPORT BEACH and roll and the zeitgeist of youth trip, we brainstormed for ideas on FILM FESTIVAL SELECTION, TO culture. May 1, 2012 at 7:45pm. a possible route. We found surf SCREEN MONDAY, APRIL 30 IN spots in both the Black Sea and COSTA MESA Surf The Wild East Caspian Sea, and our goal was Documentary short film as told WORLDS FIRST SURF MOVIE to complete a 3000km journey to by a 13-year old boy reflecting on a PARTLY FUNDED BY CROWD Baku, Azerbaijan, where we can journey back to Auschwitz with his FUNDING @ NEWPORT BEACH surf and document waves never grandfather, a Holocaust survivor, FILM FESTIVAL 2012 before shown. DREAMWORLD Oliver Hayes, an aspiring animator whose confidence is at a low point, meets the captivating and impulsive Lily Blush, who encourages him to drop everything and go with her to Northern California in the hopes of fulfilling his fantasy of working for Pixar Animation Studios. As they travel up the coast, Oliver falls deeply in love, but upon making certain startling discoveries, he must decide if he wants to face reality or stay in dreamworld.
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