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Flashdance the Musical at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
Even if you haven’t seen the movie, you know the songs, and the iconic scene – water splashing down as the main character, Alex Owens, arches back in a chair.
It’s Flashdance – more than just a production, but rather, a cultural phenomenon. The songs have become so popular that since the release of the 1983 film, over 6 million copies of the album have been sold. The soundtrack also won a Grammy Award for the best original score written for a motion picture.
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Newport Beach Film Festival in Costa Mesa
The Newport Beach Film Festival screened over 400 films during the eight day event from April 25 – May 2 in theaters in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa.
The newly renovated Triangle in Costa Mesa was the scene for many of the festival’s screenings. From shorts, music videos and student films to action sports, documentaries and full-feature productions. Even big stars like Sam Rockwell and Steve Carrell were featured in some films.
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Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner & Events in Costa Mesa
It’s almost the time of year to celebrate mom with Mother’s Day on May 12, 2013. The idea of Mother’s Day originated in the United States in the early 20th century and become increasingly popularized in the ‘20s.
Mother’s Day is widely celebrated on the second Sunday in May in dozens of countries throughout the world and many dates in several other countries ranging from late February in some and as late as December in others. Although the dates may be differ from country to country, one thing remains universal: Mother’s Day is about making mom feel special.
Mother’s Day starts a little early at SoCo and the OC Mix in Costa Mesa with a night of live jazz, food, drinks, raffles, retail discounts and more on Wednesday, May 1 from 6-9 pm. The evening will benefit charity with 10-15% of sales from participating vendors going to the OC based Working Wardrobes. Every $20 spent at participating OC Mix stores earns you a chance to win a raffle prize. Guests can also earn an entry into the raffle with every $10 donation. The event is free, but an RSVP is required, so be sure to email RSVP@deerlovely.com.
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Pacific Playwrights Festival 2013 at South Coast Repertory
The Pacific Playwrights Festival at the award-winning South Coast Repertory is now in its 16th year. The PPF has become a staple and much-anticipated event for writers, actors and fans of theatre throughout Southern California and beyond.
The first PPF was in 1998 and has ballooned into a premier showcase for live theatre. This year, there are over 100 plays that will be presented with over 80 playwrights’ works represented at SCR during the weekend of April 26-28.
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2013-2014 Season at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is the focal point for all performing arts in Orange County. From Broadway shows to dance, jazz, opera, cabaret and child oriented performances, SCFTA is a world-class venue to experience the power of live theater productions.
The 2013-2014 season was recently announced and, as always, SCFTA will be home to the very best in performing arts featuring several award-winning productions. The Broadway series features Evita, The Wizard of Oz, Jersey Boys, Ghost the Musical, ONCE and the highly regarded, gut-busting comedy The Book of Mormon.
Image courtesy of SCFTA
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