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A Music Experience You’ll Never Forget

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By Greer Wylder
October 27, 2017

The Philharmonic Society presents the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra on Monday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The special event is part of the Elizabeth & Henry Segerstrom Select Series sponsored by Elizabeth Segerstrom. Widely acclaimed as a force in classical music, Grammy Award-winning music director and conductor Valery Gergiev leads the renowned Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra—christened “Russia’s musical crown jewel” by the New York Times—in an evening of Strauss and Tchaikovsky.   For tickets and more information, visit philharmonicsociety.org. 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa.

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Dunkin’ Donuts First CA Drive-Thru Only

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By Greer Wylder
October 26, 2017

Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is celebrating the grand opening of California’s first drive-thru only location in Lake Forest on Saturday, October 28 at 4:30 a.m. The restaurant, located at 23771 El Toro Road, will serve Dunkin’ Donuts’ full menu of signature items including fresh brewed coffee, Cold Brew, lattes, macchiato, delicious baked goods, sandwiches and Frozen Dunkin’ Coffee. On Saturday, October 28, the first 500 customers who purchase a box of a dozen donuts will receive a free refillable Dunkin’ Donuts tumbler. Following the official ribbon cutting, Dunkin’ Donuts will present a $1,000…

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Grand Opening Julianne and George Argyros Plaza and the Center for Dance and Innovation

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By Greer Wylder
October 26, 2017

Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrates the grand opening of the Michael Maltzan-designed Julianne and George Argyros Plaza and the Center for Dance and Innovation on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. At 7 p.m., you won’t want to miss music by popular California-based bands Orgōne and Monophonics and an incredible, gravity-defying performance by BANDALOOP dancing across the wall of Segerstrom Hall above the new Argyros Stage. The Argyros Plaza and CDI have transformed the Center’s campus and created flexible outdoor spaces for performances, community events, international festivals, pre-show dining and picnicking. Segerstrom Center is continuing its…

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Dracula Live in Concert

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By Greer Wylder
October 25, 2017

Film buffs are in for a thrill when Philip Glass along with the Grammy Award-winning Kronos Quartet perform live during the 1931 film classic, Dracula at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Segerstrom Center for the Arts are co-presenting Tod Browning’s Dracula starring Bela Lugosi with original music by Philip Glass performed live by the legendary composer at the piano, the Grammy Award-winning Kronos Quartet, with Mick Rossi directing from the keyboard. The concert takes place over Halloween weekend on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.…

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Riders in the Sky at Musco Center for the Arts

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By Greer Wylder
October 25, 2017

America’s favorite singing cowboys pay tribute to Roy Rogers, hero of the silver screen, at Riders in the Sky salute to Roy Rogers, with special guests The Quebe Sisters, on Sunday, October 29 at 4 p.m. Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University. Riders in the Sky formed over thirty years ago to revive the integrity of Western music and have become modern-day icons of “The Cowboy Way.” The Riders include Ranger Doug on guitar, upright “bunkhouse” bassist Too Slim, “King of the Cowboy Fiddlers” Woody Paul, and “CowPolka King” accordionist Joey Miskulin. The group has performed more than…

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