August 9, 2007

THINGS TO DO

MUSIC

House of Blues, 1 530 S. Disneyland Dr., Anaheim. Call: 7 1 4-778-2583 or www.hob.com. Little River Band: Aug. 9; Dramarama and Flock of Seagulls: Aug. 1 7; Wild Child: Aug. 1 8; Ted Nugent: Aug. 2 1; Zappa Plays Zappa: Aug. 22. Donny Osmond: Aug. 23; Paula Cole and Mandy Moore: Aug. 24; Sham 69: Aug. 29; X: Aug. 3 1 - Sept. 1; Etta James: Sept. 5; Jaguares: Sept. 1 6-1 7; Steel Pulse: Sept. 22; Hootie and the Blowfish: Sept. 29; The Go-Gos: Oct. 1 -2; Rick Springfield: Oct. 1 9.

Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave., 7 1 4-7 1 2-2700 or www.groveof-anaheim.com. Jo Dee Messina: Aug. 1 0; Linda Eder: Aug. 1 6; Hilary Duff: Aug. 1 7; Hi5 Live: Aug. 1 8.

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.

Chain Reaction: 1 652 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim 7 1 4-635-6067. All-ages original music nightclub. Details: www.allages.com. Lost Ocean: Aug. 9; National Product: Aug. 1 0; The Classic Crime: Aug. 1 1; Emmure: Aug. 1 2; Winds of Plague: Aug. 1 7; Horse the Band: Aug. 1 8.

Free Family Concert Series: Will take place 1:1 5 p.m. Sundays 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.

THEATER

The Wilshire Players present “A Season of Love” including scenes and one-acts such as “A Marriage Proposal” by Chekhov, “The Loveliest Afternoon of the Year” by John Guare, “Standard Time” by Naomi Wallace, “Two Scenes” by David Mamet and “Beautiful Life” by Ezodin, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Wilshire Auditorium, 3 1 5 E. Wilshire, Fullerton. Details: 7 1 4-808-4638.

“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.

“Honk,” The modern day version of Hans Christian Anderson’s Ugly Duckling. Runs through Aug. 1 9 at the La Habra Depot Theater, 3 1 1 S. Euclid St.. Admission is $ 1 2 to $ 1 5. For information call: 562-905-9625 or go to www.lhdepottheatre.org.

Shakespeare’s R & J. Play runs from Aug. 1 2 through Sepetmber 1 6 at the Chance Theatre, 5552 E. La Palma in Anaheim. Admission is $22 to $25. Injfo: 7 1 4-7773033 or go to www.chancetheater.com

Sunday in the Park with George: A musical masterpiece runs from Aug. 1 0 through Sept. 1 6 at the Chance Theatre. Info: 7 1 4-777-3033 or go to www.chancetheater.com.

EXHIBITS

“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” Exhibition that dives into Hawaiian musical instrument tradition. Through Sept. 9 at noon. Fullerton Musuem is located at 30 1 N. Pomona Ave. Info: 7 1 4-738-6589.

Muckenthaler Cultural Center: The Emergence of Women: Portraits of women living in the 20th Century. 1 20 1 W. Malvern Ave. in Fullerton. Admission is free. Check out www.muckenthaler.org.

EVENTS

Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim. 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.

Heritage House, tours of the 1 894 office and home of Dr. Clark, an early Fullerton doctor, are available Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4 pm. Heritage House is located on the Cal State Fullerton Arboretum grounds at 1 900 Associated Road, Fullerton. The tours are free. Donations of $2 per adult and $ 1 per child for upkeep of the house are encouraged. Heritage House is closed during August and January, Christmas, New Year’s and in climate weather. Phone 7 1 4-278-3579 for more information.

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.

Adventure City: Four-acre theme park for families with children younger than 1 2. Offers 1 7 rides and attractions, including two roller coasters, live children’s theater, a petting farm, an arcade and “Thomas the Train Engine and Friends” play area. 1 238 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim. Admission: $8.95-$ 1 1.95. Details: 7 1 4-236-9300.

Artists Helping Artists: The Anaheim Art Association hosts a free painting workshop Tuesdays from noon to 3:30 p.m. Bring art materials and favorite classical music. Downtown Community Center, 250 East Center St., Anaheim. Details: 7 1 4-970-1 60 1.

Javapella: vocal groups of 4 to 1 2 voices are welcome to sing a cappella in an informal “open mic” format from 5 to 8 p.m. at Java Joe’s Coffee, 4973 Yorba Ranch Rd., Yorba Linda. This event will be held on the second Sunday of every month. Call: 7 1 4-996-1 960 or see www.artsyl.org.

Orange County Sierra Singles hike around Fullerton at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Meet on Lakeside Drive at northeast end of Laguna Lake. The 4 to 5 mile hike is low to intermediate in level. Information, call 7 1 4-830-8 1 43 or www.angeles.sierraclub.org/ ocss.

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.

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