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South of France Feast Paired with Jazz Fusion
10.10.17
Back Bay Bistro welcomes legendary musician and French gourmet chef, Bunny Brunel, for a special evening of jazz fusion and a feast inspired by the South of France on Saturday, October 14, dinner is served at 6 p.m., concert is at 7:30 p.m.
The dinner concert will feature an all-star band of highly acclaimed jazz performers, Bunny’s signature seafood main course with a curated wine pairing, and the panoramic view of the Back Bay.
The dinner starts with choice of Pumpkin Spice Soup with Crème Fraiche, or Bistro Salad with Mixed Greens, Candied Pecans, Dried Cranberries, Feta, and Champagne Vinaigrette.
Three entrée choices include Bunny Brunel Gambas À L'armoricaine; or Jumbo Shrimp Sautéed in a Tomato Cognac Sauce served over Ratatouille; or Coffee Crusted Prime New York served with Fresh Baby Arugula, Heirloom Tomatoes and Pointe Reyes Bleu Cheese. And, also Polenta Portobello Stack, with pan seared vegan polenta, portobello mushrooms, and heirloom tomato stacks over grilled vegetables.
Dessert choice of Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée, or Chocolate Molten Cake.
Bar seating: $20, Floor seating: $30; VIP Package: $50. (VIP includes signed CD by Bunny Brunel, band meet & greet and photo opportunity). Dinner with Seating Combined: $75. (Dinner package includes, per person: table reservation, reserved seating, and 3-course meal (side, choice of entrée, desert)
Two Drink Minimum per person, unless dinner reservation made. Dinner reservations guarantee priority seating, in front of general admission seating and with priority stage viewing.
There is no additional cost for making a dinner reservation, but you are required to purchase a dinner entree, per person, excluding any beverage services.
To purchase tickets, visit here. For dinner reservations, call 949. 999.3121. For additional event information, please visit newportdunes.com/event.
Free validated parking when you enter from the 2nd gate on Back Bay Drive.
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Something Rotten! Premieres at Segerstrom Center
10.09.17
The completely original new musical, Something Rotten!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw of The Book of Mormon and Aladdin, with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award and Tony Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Tony Award nominees Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O’Farrell, premieres at Segerstrom Center for the Arts November 7 – 19.
This hilarious new musical comedy tells the story of brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, two playwrights stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star Will Shakespeare. When a soothsayer foretells the next big thing in theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, the Bottom brothers set out to write the world's very first musical!
Tickets to Something Rotten! start at $29 and are available online at SCFTA.org, by calling 714.556.2787 and at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa.
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