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1 week ago | 
orangecoast.com | Grace Murray
JUNE 20SUMMER SOUNDS CONCERT SERIESThe free outdoor summer concert series will run through June and July featuring local acts performing music from all genres. The month of June will feature three performances in celebration of Black Music Month by highlighting incredible artists and creatives. Caribbean band Upstream will close out the month with its performance on June 20.
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2 weeks ago | 
orangecoast.com | Grace Murray
JUNE 15 AND 17MOVIE UNDER THE STARSCasa Romantica Cultural Center will host its annual movie under the stars, inviting visitors to bring their own blankets and chairs to the courtyard to watch a selection of family friendly movies throughout the summer. The series will kick off with “The Sandlot” on June 15 and “Jumanji” on June 17.
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3 weeks ago | 
orangecoast.com | Grace Murray
JUNE 5 THROUGH 8INAUGURAL NEWPORT BEACH TV FESTFor the first time ever, the Newport Beach Film Festival is presenting Newport Beach TV Fest at the Lido Theater and the Port Theater. The four-day celebration will highlight television achievements and artistry. The lineup of events includes a TV Awards showcase for comedy and drama, fan-favorite screenings, showrunners panels, cast reunions, and more.
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1 month ago | 
orangecoast.com | Grace Murray
MAY 29LEA MICHELEThe “Glee” star is taking her musical talents on a national tour fresh off of her recent portrayal of Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of “Funny Girl.” The performance will feature a collection of songs from all avenues of Michele’s career, including music from her studio albums, Broadway hits, fan favorites from “Glee,” and some surprise songs each night. Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E.
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1 month ago | 
orangecoast.com | Grace Murray
OPENS MAY 24WORLD OF THE TERRACOTTA WARRIORSThe new exhibit displays groundbreaking archeological finds from the 20th century. Bowers Museum has hosted two other exhibitions showcasing the previous finds from China’s early history discovered in the 1970s. This exhibition will feature more than 120 newly uncovered pieces, including chariot regalia, terracotta warriors, bronze vessels, and jade and gold adornments. Experience the treasures from the Shaanxi Province dating back to around 2300 BCE.
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1 month ago | 
orangecoast.com | Grace Murray
MAY 18TRIO BARCLAY: ARENSKY & SEYFRIEDThe Trio Barclay will return to the Barclay stage for its final performance of the season with two beautiful pieces, including a world premiere. The performance will start with Anton Arensky’s “Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor,” a piece that is rarely performed live and features a lovely melancholy melody. The trio will also perform Sheridan Seyfried’s “Piano Trio No. 3” for its world premiere.
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orangecoast.com | Grace Murray
The Chapman and UC Irvine alum has written several books for older kids and young adults, and had her debut young adult novel “Words on Bathroom Walls” turned into a feature film. Her fourth book follows a charming and hilarious young boy named Walter. He has only ever known a life spent with his hero and idol—his father. When he finds himself starting fifth grade in a new town and at a new school without his dad, his whole life feels turned upside down.
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1 month ago | 
orangecoast.com | Grace Murray
OPENS MAY 8ANNUAL MUCK JAZZ FESTFor 20 years, the Muckenthaler has hosted its jazz festival that runs from the beginning of May through the beginning of June. The Fullerton Jazz Orchestra will kick off the festival with a performance on May 8 with clarinetist and saxophonist Ken Peplowski. Glenn Cashman will perform saxophone alongside other musicians on May 15.
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1 month ago | 
orangecoast.com | Grace Murray
OPENS APRIL 30“FENCES”Once at the top of his game as a star in the Negro baseball leagues, Troy Maxson finds himself struggling to get by as a garbage man in Pittsburgh. It’s 1957 and Maxson is now a father and a husband, but dealing with his own disappointments threatens to ruin his life as he knows it. The Pulitzer Prize-winning tragic drama by August Wilson is a powerful and emotional examination of the African American experience.
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2 months ago | 
orangecoast.com | Grace Murray
OPENS APRIL 23“HAMILTON”The life story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton unfolds in musical form with a robust R&B, hip hop, and jazz-infused score. The critically acclaimed musical has won 11 Tony Awards, a Pulitzer Prize, a Grammy, and more. Developed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the tragic story offers a unique look at the beginning of the nation with commentary on education, culture, and politics.
