Special Events
Don Quixote for Kids
Saturday, March 25, 12 p.m., Civic Center GreenJoin the gallant Don Quixote on his knightly quests across old-world Spain in Festival Ballet Theatre’s shortened rendition of this beloved ballet, based on the novel by Miguel Cervantes.
The Don Quixote ballet is an adventurous introduction to Spanish literature, music, culture, and history. Bring a picnic and your beach chairs for this special spring event. No alcohol is permitted. Parking and admission are free. This outdoor performance is supported by the City Arts Commission and will be held on the Civic Green.
Trio Accento
Sunday, March 26, 3 p.m., Central Library Friends RoomHelix Collective
Sunday, April 23, 3 p.m., Central Library Friends Room Los Angeles-based Helix Collective performs a high-energy, out-of-the-box mix of world classical and rock n’ roll. The flexible ensemble includes flute/piccolo/alto flute, oboe/English horn, cello, piano and percussion.Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
BackhausDance on the Civic Green
Saturday, May 20, 2 p.m., Civic Center Green
Dance lovers from around Orange County are invited to dress comfortably and enjoy this unique interactive dance experience presented by Backhausdance outdoors on the Civic Green. Supported by the City Arts Commission.
Black Canary Strings
Sunday, May 21, 3 p.m., Central Library Friends RoomBlack Canary is a contemporary improvising string ensemble that combines their varied and timeless repertoire of classical, jazz, pop, folk and world music in an acoustic or electric setting. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Community Youth Orchestra of Southern California
- Date: 03/11/2017 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Newport Beach Central Library, Friends Meeting Room
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, California 92660
The Newport Beach Public Library will host a family concert featuring ensembles from the Community Youth Orchestra of Southern California (CYOSC) on Saturday, March 11 at 2 p.m. in the Central Library Friends Room.
Talented young musicians from the CYOSC Academy program, ages 5 through 8, and Concerto program, ages 6 through 17 will perform in ensembles playing violin, viola, cello, and oboe. The concert will also feature Concerto Competition Winners Jonathan Ku, Emily Kung, Audrey Ma, Vivian Kung, Kennedy Leehealey and Elliot Wong. Community Youth Orchestra of Southern California is an arts education organization. Founded in 1989, for over twenty-five years we have offered a diverse range of musical training and community service programs for instrumentalists of all ages and ability levels. CYOSC rehearses and performs at Community Centers throughout the City of Irvine, sponsor professional development for emerging teachers, and are an Artistic Partner of the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Admission to the concert is free. No registration is required. Seating is first-come, first-served, limited by room capacity. Funding is provided by generous donations from the Friends of the Library. For more information, please call (949) 717-3800, ext 2 or visit the website at www.newportbeachlibrary.org.
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