June 14, 2007

THINGS TO DO

MUSIC

House of Blues, 1 530 S. Disneyland Dr., Anaheim. Call: 7 1 4-778-2583 or www.hob.com.
Elliott Yamin: June 2 1; Boyz II Men: June 22; Skinny Puppy: June 24; Jonny Lang, Jon McLaughlin: June 28; Steve Winwood: July 1; Blues Traveler: July 7; Stephen Stills: July 1 1; Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo: July 1 2-1 3; Sweet and Tender Hooligans: July 20; Neville Staple of the Specials, Untouchables, Skeletones: July 2 1; Hootie and the Blowfish: July 28

Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave., 7 1 4-7 1 2-2700 or www.grove-of-anaheim.com.

Steamers Jazz Café, 1 38 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. Jazz seven nights a week. Call 7 1 4-87 1 -8800 or steamerscafe.com.

Chain Reaction: 1 652 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim 7 1 4-635-6067. Allages original music nightclub. Details: www.allages.com.

THEATER

Speed The Plow by David Mamet play. 8 p.m. through June 23, Stages Theatre, 400 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. Admission: $ 1 8. 7 1 4-525-4484. www.stagesoc.org.

’The Burlesque of Bond’: A lavish evening event set in the Maverick’s 1 920s cabaret where guests are asked to play their part by dressing in cocktail attire. 9 p.m. through July 1 4, Maverick Theater, 1 1 0 E Walnut Ave, Fullerton. Admission: $ 1 5-$30. 7 1 4-526-7070.www.mavericktheater.com.

’Biloxi Blues’: Meet Eugene, a naive army recruit looking for action (but not the battle kind) in Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy about boot camp during WWII, through Sunday. The Chance Theatre, 5552 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. Admission: $25 general, $22 students/seniors. 7 1 4-777-3033. www.chancetheater.com.

’Impossible Marriage’:
Rayanne Trumbo directs Beth Henley’s play, a fast and funny look at families, secrets, love and marriage. Through 6 p.m. Sunday. Stages Theatre, 400 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton.

‘Disguises’ Six one-act plays, developed in STAGES theatre’s writer’s workshop. 4 p.m. Sunday. Stages Theatre, 400 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. Admission: $ 1 2. 7 1 4-525-4484. www.stagesoc.org.

“Fully Committed” will be performed at the Maverick Theater at 1 1 0 E. Walnut in Fullerton. For show times and information: 7 1 4-526-7070.

The La Habra Depot Theatre’s summer youth and comedy and drama. Stuart Little. The feature will run through June 30. Show times are Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $ 1 5 for adults and $ 1 2 for seniors and children ages 8 to 1 8. The theater is located at 3 1 1 S. Euclid. St. in La Habra. For info call 562-905-9625 or got to www.lhdepottheatre.org.

Wilshire Players present four plays about love, lust and compassion. Barry, Betty and Bill; The Blue Hour City Sketches; United States and I love a Pair of Gloves Yesterday. Friday and Saturday June 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. at the Wilshire Auditorium, 3 1 5 E. Wilshire St. in Fullerton. Info: 7 1 4-808-4638.

Woyzeck, Georg Buchner’s classic play. Through August 26 at 8 p.m at the Hungry Artists Theater, 699. S. State College Blvd. in Fullerton. Info:7 1 4-680-6803 or go to www.hungryartists.com.

Laguna Ballet: “Homage of Marius Petipa,” will be performed on June 1 5 at 8 p.m. at Fullerton College, 32 1 E. Chapman Ave. Info: 949-855-4702 or go to www.LagunaNutcracker.com.

EXHIBITS

The Media - Reactions, Reflections, and Comments on the Culture of Media Exhibit presents a diverse view on the subject of media - as a means of communication, its influence on society, its roll in politics, in censorship, and beyond through 1 2 p.m. July 1 3, Brea Art Gallery, Brea Civic & Cultural Center, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea. Admission: free. 7 1 4-990-7730. www.breagallery.com.

Fullerton Arboretum, Cal State Fullerton, 1 900 Associated Road, Fullerton – Sowing Dreams, Cultivating Lives: Nikkei Farmers in Pre-World War II Orange County – Highlights Orange County’s agrarian roots and the contributions made by farmers. Through July 29. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Admission: Free. www.arboretum-.fullerton.edu

You Won’t Part With Yours Either: Robert Perine and Fender Guitars, 1 957-1 969 – Spotlights the work of Perine, who was responsible for designing and producing the advertising for Fender Sales Inc. Runs indefinitely. Noon-4 p.m. Tue.-Wed. & Fri.-Sun.; noon-8 p.m. Thu. Admission: Free-$4. 7 1 4-738-6545.

Anaheim Museum, 24 1 S. Anaheim Blvd. – Anaheim Heritage Room – Track the challenges of early Anaheim residents in “The History of Anaheim” exhibit. Runs indefinitely. Children’s Gallery –The World of Communication. Runs indefinitely. Hours: 1 0 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed. & Fri.; Noon-4:30 p.m. Sat. Admission: Free. 7 1 4-778-330 1 www.anaheimmuseum.com.

Muckenthaler Cultural Center,
1 20 1 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton – “Across the Pacific: Contemporary Asian Ceramic Art,” through June 24. The exhibit contrasts works by artists living and working in Asia. Free admission. Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 7 1 4-738-6595.

The Ramon Paralta Adobe and Museum exhibits the life of the pioneer families of the Santa Ana Canyon area from the 1 700s to the 1 900s from 1 0 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the month; 2:30-4:30 p.m. every Thursday . It’s located at 6398 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd. in Anaheim Hills. Free admission. Call Ann Nepsa at 7 1 4-779-2030.
Fullerton Museum: “Strings of Paradise, the Ukelele and Steel Guitar” Can exhibition that dives into Hawaiian musical instrument tradition. Through Sept. 9 at noon. Fullerton Musuerm is located at 30 1 N. Pomona Ave. Info: 7 1 4-738-6589.

EVENTS

Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim. Visit www.hondacenter.com. Police: June 2 1; Tim McGraw and Faith Hill: Aug. 1 0-1 1. Call: 7 1 4-704-2400.

“A Bid of Excitement” Dinner Auction. One of the largest and longest running charity events in the county. An elegant evening of champaign, gourmet dinner and live and silent auction’s on June 1 6 at 5:30 p.m. Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave. in Anaheim. Info 1 -800-FIGHTMS.

KIDS

Nickel Nickel 5 Cent Games: More than 90 games that play with only 1 -4 nickels, 25 games set on free play. A 7,000 sq. ft. family entertainment center with more than 1 00 arcade and skill games, 1 09 1 2 Katella Ave., Anaheim 7 1 4-638-50 1 2. Open daily at 1 1 am. Admission $ 1.95-$2.95