July 12, 2007

THINGS TO DO

MUSIC

House of Blues, 1 530 S. Disneyland Dr., Anaheim. Call: 7 1 4-778-2583 or www.hob.com. 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; Violent Femmes: Aug. 8; Little River Band: Aug. 9; Dramarama and Flock of Seagulls: Aug. 1 7; Ted Nugent: Aug. 2 1; Zappa Plays Zappa: Aug. 22. Rick Springfield: Oct. 19. Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave., 7 1 4-7 1 2-2700 or www.grove-of-anaheim.com. Boz Scaggs: July 1 7; Missing Persons, Naked Eyes and Tommy Tutone: July 20.

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. Leanne Wright with the Alan Uldall Trio: July 1 2; Kate Reid Quartet: July 1 3; Francisco Aguabella and His Latin Jazz Band; Rob Mullens Quartet: July 20; Scott Martin Latin Jazz Band: July 2 1.

Chain Reaction: 1 652 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim 7 1 4-635-6067. Allages original music nightclub. Details: www.allages.com. Carnifex: July 1 2; Dance Gavin Dance: July 1 3; Belay My Last: July 1 5; Eyes of a Martyr: July 20; Decisive Blasphemy: July 2 1; Chase Long Beach, Starpool: July 22.

Free Family Concert Series: Will take place at the Nixon Library and is open to the public. Runs through Dec. 30. Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace, 1 800 1 Yorba Linda Blvd. in Yorba Linda. Admission is free. Info: www.nixonfoundation.org.

Muckenthaler Jazz Festival: Four evenings of jazz: July 1 2, 1 3 and 1 5, in the Muckenthaler amphitheater, 1 20 1 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton. Featured are flutist Holly Hofmann and pianist Mike Wofford, July 1 2; Ronnie Eschete/Frank Potenza Quartet playing “Gracious Gregarious and Greasie Guitars” on July 1 3; and MJI Big Band on July 1 5. All programs at 7:30 p.m. except the big band at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20; open seating. Information: 7 1 4-738-3 1 34.

THEATER

Proof: Presentation by David Auburn. On the eve of her 25th birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. 8 p.m. through Aug 5, Stages Theatre, 400 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. Admission: $ 1 5-1 8. 7 1 4-525-4484. www.stagesoc.org.

Fullerton Civic Light Opera’s latest production, “Smokey Joe’s Café”, with Broadway stars Sandra Allen, Laurence Cummings, Eugene Barry Hill, Ron Kellum, Kelli Thacker Provart, and Dominic Rambaran, plays July 1 3 through July 29. Go to www.fclo.com or call 7 1 4-879-1 732.

The La Habra Depot Theatre is holding its annual silent/live auction fundraiser on July 1 4, auctioning weekend getaways to Laughlin casinos, tickets to local sporting events, admissions to amusement parks, gift certificates to restaurants, gift baskets, $500 worth of wills and trusts drafted by an estates lawyer and more. Tickets are $25, which include dinner and admission. Cocktails will be served. Live entertainers will preview the theatre’s upcoming season, singing tunes from “Honk!,” “Cabaret,” “Nunsense” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.” The event begins at 6 p.m. at the home of boardmember John Holmberg, 1 666 El Travesia, La Habra Heights, 9063 1. Tickets may be purchase by phoning 562-905-9625 or visiting www.lhdepottheatre.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.

“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

“Through Chuck’s Eyes”: Origin of the Animated Species A rare opportunity to see original drawings and watercolors by famed director and producer, Chuck Jones.1 0:30 a.m. through Aug 3 1, Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, 1 3 1 W. Chapman Ave, Orange. Admission: Free. 7 1 4-5 1 6-9540.

“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.

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. American Idols Live 2007: July 22; Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey, Circus, July 25- Aug. 5; Tim McGraw and Faith Hill: Aug. 1 0-1 1; George Lopez: Aug. 1 9; Josh Groban: Aug. 25; Beyonce: Sept. 1. LA Lakers vs. Utah Jazz: Oct. 23. Call: 7 1 4-704-2400 or see www.hondacenter.com.

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.