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Tony-Winning Ain’t Misbehavin’ Comes to Irvine Barclay Theatre

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By Greer Wylder
February 06, 2020

Go on an exhilarating musical journey back in time when the Tony Award-winning musical Ain’t Misbehavin' comes to Irvine Barclay Theatre for three performances on February 8 and 9. Taking its title from the 1929 Fats Waller song, Ain’t Misbehavin' is a high-spirited feel-good tribute to the Harlem Renaissance. Enjoy five dynamic performers presenting an evening of sassy and humorous songs, capturing the electric vibe of the 20s and 30s, where the surroundings are posh and the hip nightclub dives are filled with piano players banging out the new beat known as swing. This three-time Tony winning musical revue stars Dawn Marie…

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Decorative Arts Society 25th Annual Lecture Series

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By Greer Wylder
February 06, 2020

The Decorative Arts Society Lecture Series celebrates its 25th anniversary with guest lecturer Kathryn Herman, landscape designer on “The Allure of the Garden” on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Edwards Big Newport Theater. The breakfast buffet starts at 9 a.m., the speaker is at 9:45 a.m. Kathryn Herman’s strong horticulture background, interest in architecture, and extensive world travel has informed her work in the U.S. and around the world. She has received numerous awards for landscape design, including a recipient of the New England Design Hall of Fame, and the Arthur Ross Award. Ms. Herman has served as a trustee for…

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Bloom! Exploring California Ecology Through Dance Theatre

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By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2020

From Monarch butterflies to California poppies, nature comes alive in Bloom performances at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo on Wednesday, Feb. 5 through Saturday, Feb. 8!  Featuring a cast of 16 student dancers, Bloom utilizes movement, projections and text to bring the outdoors into the theatre.  The performance also includes two short talks on ecology themes, presented by the Environment Studies and Horticulture departments, and the nearby Art Gallery will be exhibiting student work, so come early to view Nature-themed art from some of the Photography and Studio Art classes! Includes short ecology talks given by: Morgan Barrows, Chair of Environmental Studies Robert Farnsworth,…

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THE Light After the WAr author at LAGUNA BEACH BOOKS

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By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2020

Indie book store, Laguna Beach Books welcomes Anita Abriel, author of The Light After The War on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. Inspired by an incredible true story of two Jewish friends who survived the Holocaust, this sweeping novel of love and friendship spans World War II from Budapest to Austria and the postwar years from Naples to Caracas, perfect for fans of The GermanGirl and We Were the Lucky Ones. Anita Abriel was born in Sydney, Australia. She received a BA in English Literature with a minor in Creative Writing from Bard College and attended UC Berkeley’s Masters…

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ScotsFestival & International Highland Games XXVII at Queen Mary

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By Greer Wylder
February 03, 2020

The Queen Mary welcomes back the annual ScotsFestival & International Highland Games XXVII on February 15-16. Experience Scottish culture through an array of authentic activities including Highland Games and competitions, traditional dance, cuisine, whisky tastings, bagpiping, live entertainment, and activities for the entire family — all in honor of the Queen Mary’s Scottish ancestry.  Guests can witness professional and amateur competitions in piping, drumming, massed bands, darts, Highland dancing and Highland athletics. This year’s Highland Games welcome the all-new North American Lightweight Women’s Championship. On Sunday, February 16, the top lightweight women in the United States will be competing in…

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