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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at SCFTA

Posted on March 12, 2014 | 10:34am

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for another electrifying performance from March 27 – 30.  With an unparalleled display of passion, strength and athletic ability, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) is one of the most celebrated and acclaimed performing arts groups today.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Alvin Ailey's The River. Photo by Paul Kolnik_3 copy

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Assassins at The Costa Mesa Playhouse

Posted on March 7, 2014 | 10:27am

From theater patron to director, David Blair has played many roles at the Costa Mesa Playhouse.  When Blair went to see a production 8 years ago, the passion and talent of the actors inspired him. He knew that he wanted to be a part of the community theater, so he auditioned for a show.  After 6 years at the Costa Mesa Playhouse, Blair has done a little bit of everything to keep audiences entertained, including acting and directing as well as duties away from the spotlight like working the box office and recruiting volunteers.

Assassins

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Costa Mesa 55 Tavern + Bowl Preview

Posted on February 27, 2014 | 10:05am

Costa Mesa 55 Tavern + Bowl opens to the public tonight as the latest addition to the new-look Triangle.  Last night, we were able to get a preview inside Tavern + Bowl to sample the food, drinks and pristine bowling lanes.

Tavern + Bowl Costa Mesa

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OC Marathon 2014

Posted on February 19, 2014 | 1:34pm

Full marathoners, half marathoners and 5k runners will return to coastal Orange County on May 5, 2014 to test their will, fortitude and fitness along a scenic race course for the annual OC Marathon.  Now in its 10th year, the race has grown each year to become one of the biggest annual events in OC with thousands of participants, volunteers and vendors.

OC Marathon 2014

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Zocalo Public Square: Do the Arts Make Us Better People?

Posted on February 12, 2014 | 11:56am

Do the arts make us better people?  That was the question posed to guests at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa last night during the Zocalo Public Square and the Getty public philosophical discussion about the role the arts plays in society.

Zocalo Public Square

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Posted in Music & Art