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International Ballet Festival, Gala of the Stars
08.09.16
For one night, world-renowned ballet stars will share the stage at Festival Ballet Theatre's 9th annual Gala of the Stars at the Irvine Barclay Theatre on Friday, August 12. It’s an unforgettable evening of dance with celebrated classical repertory as well as breathtaking contemporary dance.
Guest dancers include Tiler Peck, New York City Ballet, Robert Fairchild, New York City Ballet, Maria Kochetkova, American Ballet Theatre, Daniil Simkin, American Ballet Theatre, Cory Stearns, American Ballet Theatre, Xander Parish, The Mariinsky Theatre, Yuan Yuan Tan, San Francisco Ballet, Jamie Kopit, American Ballet Theatre/SBA Alumni, Constantine Allen, Stuttgart Ballet, Agnes Su, Stuttgart Ballet/SBA Alumni, Mari Kawanishi, Staatsballet Berlin, and Frederico Spallitta, Staatsballet Berlin.
Tickets start at $65 for Tier 2, and $75 for Tier 1. There’s also a Post-Gala Dinner with the Stars and VIP Package for $200 Adult, and $175 for Youth. The experience include exclusive gourmet dinner with the icons of ballet at the Irvine Barclay following the performance; priority seating, wine and hors d'oeuvres during intermission in the Irvine Barclay Theatre Jade Room, a signed program and commemorative Gala of the Stars T-shirt.
For tickets and more information, visit here.
Irvine Barclay Theatre is at 4242 Campus Drive in Irvine.
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Kaleidoscope’s annual Kaleido Kids Carnival
08.08.16
Kaleidoscope’s annual Kaleido Kids Carnival, a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Orange County and Inland Empire, returns on Tuesday, August 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The afternoon of family fun will have an inflatable obstacle course,games, a juggler and stilt walker, face painting, a balloon artist and more.
Tickets for the activities are $1 each, $5 for six, $10 for 15, and $2 for a “Spin to Win”.
Guests who bring a new toy (no guns please) or new backpack to donate to Make-A-Wish will receive four game tickets and a “Spin to Win” ticket with a chance to win prizes. Proceeds from the Kaleido Kids Carnival will benefit Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire.
The event is held in Kaleidoscope’s center courtyard, at 27741 Crown Valley Parkway, just off the 5 Freeway in Mission Viejo.
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