July 19, 2007

THINGS TO DO

MUSIC

House of Blues, 1 530 S. Disneyland Dr., Anaheim. Call: 7 1 4-778-2583 or www.hob.com. 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. 1 9.

Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave., 7 1 4-7 1 2-2700 or www.grove-of-anaheim.com. 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. 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. All-ages original music nightclub. Details: www.allages.com. 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.

Susie Glaze and her band will play Bluegrass, folk and country music Saturday July 2 1 at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E. Center St. in Anaheim. Tickets are $ 1 4, children under 1 8 are admitted free. For reservations and information please call 949-646-1 964. You can also email tinkerstown@ca.rr.com.

Jailhouse Rock: Jamboree Benefit Series. An Elvis-themed benefit to raise money for the Gary Center. The event will include dinner, dancing and a variety show. 6:00 p.m. July 2 1, La Habra Women’s Clubhouse, 200 W. Greenwood Ave., La Habra. (562) 69 1 -3263. www.lahabracity.com .

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. For dates and times call 7 1 4-525-4484 or go to
www.stagesoc.org.

Oliver: This is a memorable adventure in old London. Runs on weekends through Aug. 5 at the Brea Curtis Theater, 1 Civic Center Dr. in Brea. Admission is $ 1 2. For info: 7 1 4-990-7722.

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 through July 29. Go to www.fclo.com or call 7 1 4-879-1 732.

A Mid Summer Night’s Dream. Young lovers defy authority and flee the court to find themselves caught in a web of allusion and magic. Runs on weekends through Aug. 1 8. Maverick Theater, 1 1 0 E. Walnut in Fullerton. Information 7 1 4-526-7070 or go to www.mavericktheater.com.

“Woyzeck,” Georg Buchner’s classic plays through August 26 at 8 p.m at the Hungry Artists Theater, 699. S. State College Blvd. in Fullerton. For show dates and times call 7 1 4-680-6803 or go to www.hungryartists.com.

EXHIBITS

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.

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.

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

Orange County Fair "Cowabunga!" This year’s fair theme is all about the surf culture and chillin’ at the beach.Fair runs through Aug 5, Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa. Admission: $8 general admission; $6 seniors; $4 children. (7 1 4) 708-3247

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.

Farmer’s Market in Orange from 2 to 6 p.m. every Thursday at the American Legion Post, 1 43 S. Lemon St.

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.

Oak Canyon Nature Center: 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills. Storytelling in the Canyon: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $3; Afternoon Adventures: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursdays, $4.50; Discover Nature Saturday Programs: 1 0 a.m., free admission; Nature Hikes for Tykes: 1 0 to 1 1 a.m. for 2- to 4-year-olds; Tykes on the Go: 2 p.m. for ages 4-6. Art a la naturale: 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Ages 7-1 2, $4.50. Pre-registration required. Call 7 1 4-998-8380.

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.

To submit North County calendar items to Things To Do, e-mail listings to City Editor Tom Graves at tgraves@ocregister.com.