Greer's OC

Classical music lovers can revel in seeing one of the most sought-after conductors of our time when Russian conductor Valery Gergiev leads the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra for two nights only on Thursday and Monday at 8 p.m. at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.

We are giving away five pairs of tickets for each performance. Just email Gretchen@pacific-creative.digital to enter to win a pair of tickets. We will announce the winners tomorrow, and tickets will be left at Will Call.

The orchestra will be performing Tchaikovsky’s most revered symphonies as the kick-off for the Philharmonic Society’s 2011-2012 season. The first evening will feature Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian" and Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64.

The second night will continue Tchaikovsky’s works with Symphony No. 3 in D major, Op. 29 "Polish" and Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, is at 615 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa. Ticket prices per concert are $85, $80, $70, $60, $50, $40, $30, and $250 (box seats) and are available at the Philharmonic Society box office at 949.553.2422, online at www.PhilharmonicSociety.org, and at the Center box office at 714.556.2787.

10 Musical Years!

Our favorite live music venue in Orange County, the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa, is celebrating a decade of live performances this Saturday from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

For Orange County, it’s been the epicenter of incredible international bands and emerging local talent since 2001. At the anniversary show, special guest performances include Peanut Butter Wolf, Charles Feelgood, Scotty Coates, Danny Love, Cocoe, Lil’Brandon and Vex Ruffin.

Join the celebration, just RSVP at RSVP@theACEagency.com.

Detroit Bar is at 843 W. 19th St. in Costa Mesa.