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Irvine Barclay Presents Public Performance Of 4 New Dance Pieces � One Night Only � Next Saturday

No Author — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:36:00 Pacific Time

The National Choreographers Initiative begins with a three-week rehearsal period that takes place in the dance studios at the University of California, Irvine, culminating in a public performance.

Hansel & Gretel: Grimm�s Classic Fairy Tale In A New Production By Uci � This Weekend

No Author — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:00:00 Pacific Time

UCI Symphony Orchestra and UCI Choirs present Humperdinck's classic fairytale opera "Hansel and Gretel" in English, December 3-5 in the Claire Trevor Theatre. Opera buffs are rejoicing at the return of opera to Orange County and to the Claire Trevor School of the Arts performance schedule.

Mind Meets Body In "Empty Moves" Contemporary Dance At The Barclay � This Thursday

From a company statement — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:00:00 Pacific Time

Four dancers stroll on stage, two men, two women, dressed in bright t-shirts and shorts (casual, yet sexy, outfits - no toe shoes here). The four dancers pair off for duets, they embrace and then twist their bodies into complex, yet always sensual forms. An intricately structured dance and a deconstructed score provide a dynamic experience in contrast. It's clear that Ballet Preljocaj is back in southern California.

Huntington Beach Dancer Returns For OC Professional Debut This Saturday

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:00:00 Pacific Time

How many parents and grandparents enroll their four year old girls in dance classes and shortly are thinking to themselves their little girl is maybe just a bit better than her classmates. Before we know it, we imagine our little angel as a professional dancer. We see the crowd taking their seats, the lights go down, the music swells up, the curtain opens, and there in the spot light is our very own dancer. That is the Kirby (Killam) Wallis story. It all began with a four year-olds dance class, and now, a few dance classes later, she makes her hometown professional debut this Saturday on the Irvine Barclay Theatre stage.

This Weekend � Pacific Symphony Presents �Good Vibrations" with Orchestra and Papa Doo Run Run�Nearly Sold Out

No Author — Wed, 05 May 2010 06:00:00 Pacific Time

The final Pops concert of the 2009-2010 season delivers "Good Vibrations" with the quintessential Beach Boys-tribute band Papa Doo Run Run. The Grammy-nominated surf band will present Beach Boys favorites such as "Good Vibrations," "California Girls" "I Get Around," "Help Me Rhonda," "Barbara Ann," "Fun, Fun, Fun," and "Surfin' U.S.A.� As of yesterday afternoon, there were still seats available, but, selection is limited. There will be no rush or stand by tickets, according to the box office.

Greatest Generation Concert Tonight, Friday, Saturday�Pacific Symphony and Pacific Chorale

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:00:00 Pacific Time

Tonight Orange County�s Pacific Symphony and Pacific Chorale present a special concert honoring the Greatest Generation. This unique concert event includes the much loved �Fanfare for the Common Man� (Copland), a world premiere commissioned by Pacific Symphony, and a sublime patriotic adaptation of �America the Beautiful.� Tickets can set you back as much as $125, but www.OC180NEWS will tell how some lucky groups can get in for as little as $20.00, or even for free.

Spring Awakening�Award Winning Rock Musical At OCPAC Thru Next weekend�2 Locals Comment

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 Pacific Time

Spring Awakening is the Tony Award winning rock musical about coming of age, teenage sexual desires, parental/adolescent communication, and teenager raising/discipline. Although the show opened on Broadway in 2006 and the music is contemporary, the story is from a late nineteenth century German play�a play which was banned at the time in Germany.

UCI Presents Bertolt Brecht�s The Threepenny Opera�100 Years Old�Poignant and Relevant

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:00:00 Pacific Time

With this week�s anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall, combined with the recession and the recent spat of Orange County financial crimes which take advantage of vulnerable and needy victims, this 1928 German musical remains Poignant and relevant. The Threepenny Opera, with book and lyrics by Bertolt Brecht and a �finger-snapping score � which ranges from lyrical arias and tangos to stirring anthems and bawdy ballads� by Kurt Weill, opens tonight at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts at University of California, Irvine.

Goo Goo for Gaga --Pop Music Review

Juan DeJesus — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:00:00 Pacific Time

Tickets to her LA show sold out in hours. Now Lady Gaga has added a new date, a new cd, a new opening act & a new spin on regular tour. Lady Gaga has done us all a favor by adding another date to her �The Monster Ball Tour�. Earlier this week Gaga announced she would be adding December 22 at the Nokia Theatre to the inspirational world tour.

Stars Align -Astro Boy Movie Review

Juan DeJesus — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:00:00 Pacific Time

The Los Angeles premiere of Astro Boy was held Monday night at the Mann Chinese 6 Theatre. The stars aligned for the spiky haired young boy�s premiere along with over 1,600 eager fans. Numerous websites & Radio Stations gave away VIP passes to a few lucky winners & the audience enjoyed red carpet viewings, while the celebrities gathered in honor of the wonder boys life long legacy.