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COSTA MESA EVENTS
3
May
Pacific Symphony presents Cirque de la Symphonie
A jaw-ping fusion of two art forms as aerial fliers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers and strongmen perform their cirque acts to classical masterpieces and memorable contemporary music — all performed live!
A jaw-ping fusion of two art forms as aerial fliers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers and strongmen perform their cirque acts to classical masterpieces and memorable contemporary music — all performed live!
3
May
Costa Mesa Small Business Seminar
The Costa Mesa Small Business Tax Seminar & Resource Expo is sponsored by the State Board of Equalization to help educate small business and aspiring small business owners.
The Costa Mesa Small Business Tax Seminar & Resource Expo is sponsored by the State Board of Equalization to help educate small business and aspiring small business owners.
4
May
OC Tastefest
Celebrating the diversity of food in Orange County, a new annual food, music and wine festival will be introduced to Orange County the first weekend in May. The 2012 OC Tastefest will be held Friday, May 4th and Saturday, May 5th at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa.
Celebrating the diversity of food in Orange County, a new annual food, music and wine festival will be introduced to Orange County the first weekend in May. The 2012 OC Tastefest will be held Friday, May 4th and Saturday, May 5th at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa.
5
May
Million Dollar Quartet
Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Broadway: Million Dollar Quartet Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony® Award-winning smash hit Broadway musical inspired by the true story of the famed recording session where Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” brought together icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for one unforgettable night.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Broadway: Million Dollar Quartet Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony® Award-winning smash hit Broadway musical inspired by the true story of the famed recording session where Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” brought together icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for one unforgettable night.
6
May
OC Marathon
Don't miss out on the 2012 OC Marathon and OC Tastefest the first weekend in May in Costa Mesa!
Don't miss out on the 2012 OC Marathon and OC Tastefest the first weekend in May in Costa Mesa!
6
May
The Man Who Planted Trees
The play, based on the beloved fable and book by Jean Giono, is a unique blend of comedy and puppetry that tells the inspiring tale of a French shepherd who sets out with his dog to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland.
The play, based on the beloved fable and book by Jean Giono, is a unique blend of comedy and puppetry that tells the inspiring tale of a French shepherd who sets out with his dog to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland.
8
May
New York Philharmonic
On his first tour of American cities with the Philharmonic, music director Alan Gilbert makes his Orange County conducting debut leading the New York Philharmonic through a lush program of famous orchestral gems you'll be sure to enjoy.
On his first tour of American cities with the Philharmonic, music director Alan Gilbert makes his Orange County conducting debut leading the New York Philharmonic through a lush program of famous orchestral gems you'll be sure to enjoy.
10
May
Schubert's Ninth
East meets West with Thai composer Narong Prangcharoen's “Sattha.” Then young superstar Andrew von Oeyen performs a classic piano concerto written by another young superstar, Felix Mendelssohn. Franz Schubert was never a superstar in his short life, but he wrote nine symphonies, the last of which has been called “The Great” for the last 200 years.
East meets West with Thai composer Narong Prangcharoen's “Sattha.” Then young superstar Andrew von Oeyen performs a classic piano concerto written by another young superstar, Felix Mendelssohn. Franz Schubert was never a superstar in his short life, but he wrote nine symphonies, the last of which has been called “The Great” for the last 200 years.
12
May
Happily Ever After?
Who is your favorite fairy-tale hero? A princess? A knight? A wizard? What would his or her theme music sound like? We will create our very own story and set it to Tchaikovsky's “Sleeping Beauty” and other beloved favorites. Come dressed-up as a character of your choice for this enchanting concert.
Who is your favorite fairy-tale hero? A princess? A knight? A wizard? What would his or her theme music sound like? We will create our very own story and set it to Tchaikovsky's “Sleeping Beauty” and other beloved favorites. Come dressed-up as a character of your choice for this enchanting concert.
12
May
Tony Bennett
Multiple Grammy® Award-winner Tony Bennett returns to the Center for one-night-only with a program of beloved songs that have made him an American icon and an international treasure.
Multiple Grammy® Award-winner Tony Bennett returns to the Center for one-night-only with a program of beloved songs that have made him an American icon and an international treasure.
13
May
Czech Mate
Janacek wrote “Pohádka” in his early 60s, beginning a period of renewed productivity that resulted in several masterpieces. Martinu also wrote a number of exquisite pieces, among them “Three Madrigals.” Dvorák, renowned for his symphonies and concertos, also wrote delightful chamber music and was surely an inspiration to his countrymen. Ticket price includes coffee/tea and pastries.
Janacek wrote “Pohádka” in his early 60s, beginning a period of renewed productivity that resulted in several masterpieces. Martinu also wrote a number of exquisite pieces, among them “Three Madrigals.” Dvorák, renowned for his symphonies and concertos, also wrote delightful chamber music and was surely an inspiration to his countrymen. Ticket price includes coffee/tea and pastries.
13
May
Movie Music
From Goldsmith to Giacchiano to Williams, the Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble takes us on an adventure-filled journey through some of the many moods of film music.
From Goldsmith to Giacchiano to Williams, the Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble takes us on an adventure-filled journey through some of the many moods of film music.
13
May
Pines of Rome
Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra concludes their season with Respighi's alluring “Pines of Rome,” a shimmering portrait of the trees and fountains of the city. The concert also features a work chosen and played by this year's Concerto Competition winner.
Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra concludes their season with Respighi's alluring “Pines of Rome,” a shimmering portrait of the trees and fountains of the city. The concert also features a work chosen and played by this year's Concerto Competition winner.
20
May
Pacific Chorale presents Cathedral Echoes
Pacific Chorale's successful Cathedral Echoes concerts continue with this musical visit to the cathedrals of France.
Pacific Chorale's successful Cathedral Echoes concerts continue with this musical visit to the cathedrals of France.
29
May
American Idiot
Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. May 29 – June 3, 2012 · Tuesday – Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 & 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 & 6:30 p.m.
Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. May 29 – June 3, 2012 · Tuesday – Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 & 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 & 6:30 p.m.
31
May
Beethoven’s Ninth
“Ode to Joy” has thrilled listeners around the world for nearly two centuries. When it premiered in 1824, conducted by Beethoven himself, he heard not a note, so profoundly deaf was he. Nor did he hear the five standing ovations for the most epic choral work ever composed. Frank Tichelli’s “Radiant Voices” provides a sweet choral appetizer.
“Ode to Joy” has thrilled listeners around the world for nearly two centuries. When it premiered in 1824, conducted by Beethoven himself, he heard not a note, so profoundly deaf was he. Nor did he hear the five standing ovations for the most epic choral work ever composed. Frank Tichelli’s “Radiant Voices” provides a sweet choral appetizer.
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