October 11, 2007

THINGS TO DO

MUSIC

House of Blues, 1530 S. Disneyland Dr., Anaheim. Call: 714-778-2583 or www.hob.com. Super Diamond: Oct. 12; Martin Sexton: Oct. 13; 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; Social Distortion: Dec. 14-1 6; Reverend Horton Heat: Dec. 28; Feb. 15: Styx.

Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave., 714-712-2700 or www.groveof-anaheim.com. Black Crowes: Oct. 12; Big Head Todd and the Monsters: Oct. 15; Zucchero: Oct. 17; Ron Benise, Nights of Fire, Oct. 18; Dana Carvey: Oct. 26; Tori Amos: Dec. 15.

Steamers Jazz Café, 138 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. Jazz seven nights a week. Call 714-871-8800 or www.steamerscafe.com. 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; Susie Hansen Latin Jazz Band: Oct. 26; Francisco Aguabella and His Latin Jazz Band: Oct. 27;

Chain Reaction: 1652 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim 714-635-6067. All-ages original music nightclub. Details: www.allages.com. Four Year Strong: Oct. 13; Stick to Your Guns: Oct. 18-19; Family Force Five: Oct. 20; Steel Train & Ace Enders: Oct. 21; Rocky Votolato: Oct. 26;

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." Poet- ic, poignant and profound, this play offers insights into the harsh realities of war. 8 p.m. 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 1 2-28. 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. through Nov 10, 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. 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.

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

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.

Iraq — Unearthed 2003: Retrospective of 50 dramatic photographs of the life and death of people in Iraq taken nine days after the fall of Saddam Hussein. Runs through Nov 11, Nixon Library and Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda. Admission: $9.95 adults, $6.95 seniors/ military, $5.95 students, $3.75 children ages 7-11.

EVENTS

Relay For Life of La Habra Relay For Life of La Habra, a 24-hour event raising funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society. Form a team, camp out, walk, run, cheer, and celebrate life.10 a.m. Oct 13, Sonora High School, 401 S. Palm St., La Habra. Admission: Donations. 949-261-9446 (press 3). www.relayforlife.org .

The Haunted Cellar 6:30 p.m. Oct 12 through Oct 28, The Block at Orange, 20 City Blvd. West, Orange.

The Porsche Club of America Orange Coast Region meetup A monthly gathering of Porsche owners for donuts, coffee and conversation. 8 a.m. Oct 20 through Dec 15, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, 300 City Drive South, Orange. Admission: Membership dues: $42 (one year), $82 (two years), or $ 120 (three years). www.pcaocr.org

Vietnamese International Bridging Expo Where Vietnamese arts, business, culture, and education meet.10 a.m. Oct 12 through 10 a.m. Oct 13, Cal State Fullerton - Titan Student Union, 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton. Admission: Free with registration. 714-390-9312. www.vibexpo.com .

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

KIDS

Afterschool Craft and Story Program For children ages 6-10. Join the library for an hour of stories, crafts, games and more. 3:30 p.m. Oct 17, Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd., Villa Park. Admission: Free. 714-998-0861. www.ocpl.org/ schd52.asp.

Boo at the Zoo Halloween family festival with trick-or-treating. Grandparents’ Night Oct. 26: grandparents get in free. 5:30 p.m. Oct 21 through 5:30 p.m. Oct 28, Santa Ana Zoo, 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana. 714-835-7484. santaanazoo. org/autumn.htm

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 up to 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.

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