October 4, 2007

THINGS TO DO

MUSIC

House of Blues, 1530 S. Disneyland Dr., Anaheim. Call: 714-778-2583 or www.hob.com. They Might Be Giants: Oct. 5; Jars of Clay: Oct. 1 0; Rick Springfield: Oct. 19; Jesus and Mary Chain: Oct. 22; Peter Frampton: Oct. 25; Blonde Redhead: Oct. 26; Johnny Vatos and Friends in Boingo tribute: Oct. 27; The Pogues: Oct. 28; Hanson: Nov. 2; Fab Four Sgt. Pepper Anniversary Show: Nov. 3; Dave Mason, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers: Nov. 9; Lemonheads: Dec. 2; Reverend Horton Heat: Dec. 28.

Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave., 714-712-2700 or www.grove-of-anaheim.com. Last Comic Standing: Oct. 7; Twelve Girls Band: Oct. 9; Bela Fleck and the Flecktones; Oct. 10; Black Crowes: Oct. 12; Zucchero: Oct. 17; Ron Benise, Nights of Fire, Oct. 18; Tori Amos: Dec. 15.

Steamers Jazz Café, 1 38 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. Jazz seven nights a week. Call 714-871-8800 or www.steamerscafe.com. Annie Sellick, Bruce Forman: Oct. 5-6; Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band: Oct. 7; Los Duran with Ronnie Ciago: Oct. 11; Belinda Underwood with the Benny Green Trio: Oct. 12-13; Bruce Babad Quartet: Oct. 18; Kate Reid Quartet: Oct. 19; Ragfest 2007 festival of ragtime music: Oct. 20-21.

Chain Reaction: 1652 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim 714-635-6067. Allages original music nightclub. Details: www.allages.com. Jonah Matranga: Oct. 4; MXPX: Oct. 5; Modern Life is War: Oct. 7; Four Year Strong: Oct. 13; Stick to Your Guns: Oct. 1 8-1 9; Family Force Five: Oct. 20.

Gary Graffmann Graffman has continued on an illustrious career despite a right hand injury in 1979. 4 p.m. Oct. 7, CSUF Performing Arts Center, Meng Concert Hall, 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton. Admission: $20 ($15 Titan discount). 657-278-3371. www.arts.fullerton.edu .

Free Family Concert Series: Will take place 1:15 p.m. Sundays at the Nixon Library and is open to the public. Runs through Dec. 30. Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd. in Yorba Linda. Admission is free. Details: www.nixonfoundation.org.

THEATER

Mother Courage The New York Times calls Brecht’s masterpiece "a work to welcome and cherish." Poetic, poignant and profound, this play offers insights into the harsh realities of war. 8 p.m. Oct 5 through 2 p.m. Oct 21, Cal State Fullerton Performing Arts Center, 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton. Admission: $8-9. 657-278-3371. www.arts-.fullerton.edu

Jekyll and Hyde: Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story will be on stage in Fullerton’s Plummer Auditorium, October 12–28. Frank Wildhorn’s wrote the score. Broadway star T. Eric Hart, who has played to standing ovations everywhere, will reprise the role of Jekyll/Hyde. Tickets are $25-$52. Performances run Thu, Fri and Sat at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Also 7 p.m. Oct 21 and 2 p.m. Oct 27. Details: 714-879-1732 or www.fclo.com

Out Of Order When a junior memeber of Parliament spends a scandalous evening with another woman, things take a turn for the worse when the two discover a dead body in their suite. 9 p.m. Oct 6 through 9 p.m. Nov 1 0, stages theater, 400 E. Commonwealth, Fullerton. Admission: $15-$18. 714-525-4484. www.stagesoc.org .

Rope Do you believe in the perfect murder? Well Brandon and Philip do. So Brandon and Philip decide on an experiment. The experiment is to kill one of their prep school chums. 6 p.m. Oct 7 through 6 p.m. Nov 11, Stages Theatre, 400 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. Admission: $ 15-18. 714-525-4484. www.stagesoc.org .

Night of the Living Dead: The Maverick Theatre in Fullerton will present this popular stage performance through Nov. 3 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18, $10 for students with current ID. For info visit www.mavericktheater.com or by calling 714-526-707.

You Can’t Take it With You will be performed at the Brea Curtis Theatre from October 12 to 28. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $15 for children. Info: 714-990-7722. Visit www.curtistheatre.com

EXHIBITS

2008 Model Orange County Auto Show This exciting automotive extravaganza will allow attendees to check out all the newest vehicles, concept cars, trickedout rides, and exotics. 10 a.m. Oct. 6-7, Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim. Admission: Admission to the event is $10 for adults, $6 for seniors (62 and older) and free for children 12 and under. 714-765-2041. www.OrangeCountyAutoShow.com

Puppet Exhibit "A World of Puppets: Expressions of Culture," in the Anthropology Teaching Museum in Room 426 of McCarthy Hall at Cal State Fullerton through Dec 14, Cal State Fullerton McCarthy Hall Anthropology Teaching Museum, 800 N. State College Boulevard, Fullerton. Admission: Free. 657-278-3626. campusapps.fullerton.edu/ news/inside/2007/puppets.html

The Emergence of Women: Portraits of women living in 20th century North America. through Oct 14, Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Ave, Fullerton. Admission: Free. muckenthaler.org.
J .C. Leyendecker: America’s ’Other’ Illustrator 50 original paintings, sketches, covers and advertisements by J.C. Leyendecker, who created covers for "Saturday Evening Post" and "Collier’s" magazines. Runs through Nov 18, Fullerton Museum Center, 301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton. Admission: $4 adults, $3 students with ID and seniors, $1 kids 6-12, free for kids younger than 5 and museum members. $2 for all visitors 4-8 p.m. the first Thur. 714-738-6545. www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/ depts/ museum/default.asp .

EVENTS

The 29th annual 65 Roses Golf Classic for Cystic Fibrosis will take place Sunday Nov. 4 and Monday Nov. 5 at the Los Coyotes Country Club in Buena Park. For reservations and information please contact Maggie MacCubbin at 714-938-1393. Visit 65rosesgolfclassic.com

Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim. LA Lakers vs. Utah Jazz: Oct. 23. Call: 714-704-2400 or see www.hondacenter.com.

Farmer’s Market in Orange from 2 to 6 p.m. every Thursday at the American Legion Post, 143 S. Lemon St.

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 714-998-0330.

KIDS

ABC Kids Preschool Storytime This program meets every Wednesday for fun stories, songs, finger plays and crafts. This program is for children ages 3 to 5, but younger children are welcome.10:30 a.m. Runs through Nov 28, La Habra Library, 221 E. La Habra Blvd., La Habra. Admission: Free. 714-526-7728/ 562-694-0075. Visit www.ocpl.org/schd61.asp .

Toddler Storytime: A storytime for children 0-2 years-old, accompanied by an adult. 10:30 a.m. Runs through Dec 11, City of Orange Public Library — Main Branch, 407 E. Chapman Ave., Orange. Admission: Free. (714) 288-2400. www.cityoforange.org/depts/library.

After School Club: For kids ages 6 to 10. The program is designed to encourage reading. Runs through Dec. 11 at the Orange Public Library at 380 Hewes St. Info: 714-288-2450.

Rock and Read For preschoolers ages 3-5 and their parents. Features stories, poetry, music, movement and fun for everyone. An evening family storytime for preschoolers. 7 a.m. Runs through Nov 20, Anaheim Library - Central, 500 W. Broadway, Anaheim. Admission: Free. 714-765-1891.