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.
Balboa Island Museum presents Tom Stillwell
"I grew up in Newport Beach BEFORE it was the OC"
- Date: 11/08/2017 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Location: Newport Beach Central Library, Friends Meeting Room
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, California 92660
Journey back to the Newport Beach of days gone by where you could visit the Buffalo Farm, ride a horse on the beach, eat ice cream at Wil Wrights, or go waterskiing in the Back Bay. Tom Stillwell, founder of the popular local Facebook group “I grew up in Newport Beach BEFORE it was the OC,” or NBB4OC, will present a lively collection of photographs, videos, and stories and lead a discussion that will transport you back to those wonderful days.
NBB4OC, is a Facebook group of more than 14,000 followers. A few still live in Newport Beach, but the vast majority are spread across the United States and around the world. There are members on every continent except Antarctica.
The one thing that binds this group together is that they all grew up in Newport as it made its transition from a sleepy little beach town at the end of the Red Car Line to being the center of wealth and commerce. Time and perceptions created by Hollywood and reality TV may have changed the beach town of their youth, but this group is doing all that it can to keep alive the memories of Newport Beach BEFORE the OC.
Presented by the Balboa Island Museum and Historical Society and through a cultural arts grant from the Newport Beach City Arts Commission.
6pm Reception
7pm Lecture
Suggested donation $10
To RSVP, call (949) 675-3952
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