June 21, 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: today; 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.groveof-anaheim.com. Pretty Ricky: June 22; Taste of Anaheim: June 28; Super Soul Sisters Featuring Betty Wright: June 29; Massari: June 30; Boz Scaggs: July 1 7.

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

Kristin Korb Trio: June 22; Francisco Aguabella and his Latin Jazz Band: June 23; Dewey Ernie Quartet with Ron Eschete: June 28; Luther Hughes’ Cannonball/Coltrane Project: June 29; Estrada Brothers Latin Jazz band; June 30.

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

Greeley Estates: June 2 1; Northern: June 22; Club Alley Cat: June 23; Light This City: June 24; Metro Station: June 28; As Tall As Lions: June 30; Mighty Six Ninety: July 1.

Theater organ concert: Composer Robert Israel will perform live accompaniment on the Mighty Wurlitzer for the Orange County Theatre Organ Society at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday in Plummer Auditorium, Lemon Street and Chapman Avenue in Fullerton. Information: 7 1 4-529-5594.

THEATER

“Speed The Plow” by David Mamet play. 8 p.m. through Saturday, 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 Wal- nut Ave, Fullerton. Admission: $ 1 5-$30. 7 1 4-526-7070.www.mavericktheater.com.

“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.

“Joseph and the Dreamcoat”
will be performed Friday and Saturday evenings and at Saturday matinees throughout July by the Fullerton Children’s Repertory Theater in the Fullerton Union High School Little Theater behind Plummer Auditorium, Lemon Street and Chapman Avenue. Show times are 7:30 p.m. in the evening, 1:30 p.m. for matinees. Cost: $ 1 0 at the door, $8 for matinees with 1 0 or more. Reservations: 7 1 4-67 1 -1 084.

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 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.

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 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. 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 Sunday. 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

Book signing: Local Author Jim Worth will be available to sign his financial thriller “Final Audit” at the Red Eye Coffee Lounge, 90 1 E. Yorba Linda Blvd., Placentia from 1 2 noon to 3 p.m. June 23. The number is 7 1 4-524-8880. Worth will also be available at It’s a Grind Coffee House, 1 740 1 BastanchuryRd. in Yorba Linda from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm June 27. The number there is 7 1 4-528-7777

Stroller Brigade: A drop-in program for parents and children under 5 to learn about Fullerton Museum Center exhibits. Every Wednesday from 1 0 a.m. to noon through Sept. 5, families can see “Strings of Paradise: The Ukulele and Steel Guitar” with a talk about Hawaii geared to the children. Cost: $4 adults, children free. For group reservations, call 7 1 4-738-6545. The museum is at 30 1 N. Pomona Ave.

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

Brea Library: Curious Kids’ Preschool Storytime, 1 1 to 1 1:30 a.m. Mondays; Step-Into-Stories Family Night, 7 to 7:30 p.m., third Tuesday of every month. Call 7 1 4-67 1 -1 722.

Mommy and Me Playtime at Hullabaloo’s Playhouse takes place through December. Hullabaloos is located at 1 20 1 W. Katella Ave. in Orange. For dates and times info: 7 1 4-99P-ARTY.

The Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary: Facilities include a natural history museum, two ponds and walking and hiking paths. Free-$5. 29322 Modjeska Canyon Rd., Modjeska Canyon. 7 1 4-649-2760.

“One, Two, Three Go!’’: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sundays, Preschool Play Park, Children’s Museum at La Habra, 30 1 S. Euclid St. Call 562-905-9793.

Brea Library: Step-into-Stories Family Night: 7 p.m. third Tuesdays for children and parents. 1 Civic Center Circle. Call 7 1 4-67 1 -1 722.

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