August 23, 2007

THINGS TO DO

MUSIC

House of Blues, 1 530 S. Disneyland Dr., Anaheim. Call: 7 1 4-778-2583 or www.hob.com. 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; Jars of Clay: Oct. 1 0; Rick Springfield: Oct. 1 9; Peter Frampton: Oct. 25.

Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave., 7 1 4-7 1 2-2700 or www.groveof-anaheim.com. Steve Vai: Sept. 9; Todd Rundgren: Sept. 1 0; Tori Amos: Dec. 1 5.

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. Josh Nelson Quartet: Aug. 24; Estrada Brothers Latin Jazz Band: Aug. 25; Andrea Calderwood: Aug. 29; Kate Reid Quartet: Aug. 3 1.

Chain Reaction: 1 652 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim 7 1 4-635-6067. All-ages original music nightclub. Details: www.allages.com. Building Rome in a Day: Aug. 23; Hoods: Aug. 24; The Receiving End of Sirens: Aug. 25; The Fold: Aug. 26; Dear Life: Sept. 1; Final Fight: Sept. 2.

The Orange Empire Chorus hosts “Harmony Under the Stars” at Pearson Park in Anaheim 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1, with a capella groups singing barbershop quartet harmonies, including the Westminster Chorus, 193rd Street Quartet, Ready, Willing and Mabel, and the Crush. The show is a benefit for Youth in Harmony school music programs. Admission $ 1 5-$ 1 0. Parking is free and children under 1 0 are free. Details: 7 1 4-633-7294.

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. Details: www.nixonfoundation.org.

THEATER

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. Ends Aug. 25. Maverick Theater, 1 1 0 E. Walnut in Fullerton. Details: 7 1 4-526-7070 or go to www.mavericktheater.com.

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

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

Book of Days: Award-winning playwright Lanford Wilson’s “morality play” is a tumultuous tale about the destructive nature of fear, deception and power. Runs through Sep.1 5 at the Stages Theatre, 400 E. Commonwealth in Fullerton. Details: 7 1 4-525-4484.

The Full Monty: A fun musical. Runs through Aug. 26 at the Hunger Artists Theatre, 70 1. S. State College Blvd. in Fullerton. Details: 7 1 4-680-6803.

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.

Through Chuck’s Eyes: Origin of the Animated Species: A rare opportunity to see originals drawings and watercolors by famed director and producer Chuck Jones. Runs through Aug. 3 1. Admission is free. Center for Creativity, 1 3 1 W. Chapman Ave. in Orange. For info call 7 1 4-5 1 6-9540.

EVENTS

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

“Darvey’s Music Showcase of O.C.”: showcases local talent; KDOC-TV Channel 56, 1 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call: 7 1 4-777-61 75.

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 6 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.

Walking tour of Old Towne Orange: Hosted by the Orange Historical Society. Ninety minute tours will explore Old Towne and its history. Runs through Oct. 28. For days and times call 7 1 4-998-0330.

KIDS

After School Club: For kids ages 6 to 1 0. The program is designed to encourage reading. Runs through Dec. 1 1 at the Orange Public Library at 380 Hewes St. Info: 7 1 4-288-2450.

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.

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.

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.

E-mail listings to City Editor Tom Graves at tgraves@ocregister.com. The deadline for submissionsr is noon on Thursday.