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World Premiere of ‘Whipped Cream’ at Segerstrom Center
03.08.17
In honor of South Coast Plaza’s 50th anniversary celebration, Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the World Premiere of American Ballet Theatre’s new production of Whipped Cream, choreographed by ABT artist in residence Alexei Ratmansky, with sets and costumes by pop-surrealist Mark Ryden.
Opening night on Wednesday, March 15 is also the 50th anniversary of South Coast Plaza. There will be seven performances running from March 15 – 19, in Segerstrom Hall. Whipped Cream will then go on to the Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center in NYC.
Whipped Cream is based on Schlagobers, a two-act ballet with libretto and score by Richard Strauss that was first performed at the Vienna State Opera in 1924.
The inventive full-length premiere tells the story of a young boy who after indulging at a Viennese pastry shop finds himself suffering the effects. To the rescue in his dreamy state is Princess Praline and her court, as well as Princess Tea Flower, Prince Coffee and Marzipan, concluding in a festive celebration. Richard Strauss' score is the perfect inspiration for this all-new production destined to delight ballet fans of all ages.
Tickets to American Ballet Theatre’s Whipped Cream start at $29 and are available at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office located at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa. 714.556.2787. A free Preview Talk will be given one hour prior to each performance.
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Inspire: Women in Business Speaker Series
03.07.17
You can attend a valuable and inspiring luncheon, the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce’s “Women in Leadership Speaker Series” hosted at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach on Thursday, March 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cheryl Osborn, President and Founder of Casco Contractors, Inc., a commercial General Contractor based in Irvine. will be the guest speaker. She’s a pioneer in the male-dominated construction industry.
This speaker series was created by women for women. It’s giving both men and women an opportunity to hear from those who have turned boundaries into success. Cheryl will talk about being a woman in a man’s world, her communication methods, successes, challenges and her approach to balancing business, family and personal goals.
It is a $35 fee for Chamber members and $45 fee for non-members, lunch is included in the price. Reservations can be made online at www.newportbeach.com or at 949.729.4400.
Complimentary valet or self-parking.
4110 MacArthur Blvd. in Newport Beach.
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