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Don Quixote for Kids

Saturday, March 25, 12 p.m., Civic Center Green

Join 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. 


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Trio Accento

Sunday, March 26, 3 p.m., Central Library Friends Room
Trio Accento is an exciting new piano trio featuring violinist Limor Toren-Immerman, cellist Maksim Velichkin and pianist Nora Chiang Wrobel.. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Helix 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.

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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.


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Black Canary Strings

Sunday, May 21, 3 p.m., Central Library Friends Room
Black 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.

Meet the Author: Annie Spence

 Annie Spence photo (c) Alicia Gbur   Dear Fahrenheit 451 book cover

In celebration of National Library Week, Newport Beach Public Library hosts a special program with Annie Spence, author of Dear Fahrenheit 451: Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks: A Librarian’s Love Letters and Break Up Notes to the Books in Her Life,

Librarian Anne Spence composed letters to books in her head for years—on the job as a public librarian in the Midwest,  She put these letters down in words in her hilarious, heart-warming book, DEAR FAHRENHEIT 451: Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks (Flatiron Books, Hardcover)This collection of letters and reading lists will take readers on a tour of dog-eared favorites and never-been-checked-out relics destined for the free book bin. If you are a reader, you will love it!

Annie Spence is a librarian for the 21st century, breaking stereotypes about shushing cat ladies and reminding us that libraries provide free access to knowledge (and, yes, the internet). Her poignant letters celebrate librarians, libraries, and reading, which, Annie shows us, are all here to stay.

Admission is free. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis, limited by room capacity. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

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