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.
Children's Author Series: Trudi Trueit
- Date: 09/28/2018 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Newport Beach Central Library, Friends Meeting Room
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, California 92660
Meet Author Trudi Trueit!
Author Trudi Tueit will talk about her newest book Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret, an exciting, action-packed adventure that takes 12-year old Cruz Coronado and his fellow explorers around the globe, following clues and cracking codes to unlock a mystery that could change their world, and ours, forever. It is the first book in National Geographic's children's fiction series.
Trudi has written over 100 books and many of them reflect her background and strong interest in science. In fact it was Trudi's early career as a weather forecaster that inspired her to write her first book. The Nebula Secret is based on real-life technology, people, and places with lots of science facts, hidden puzzles and codes embedded throughout the book. Find out how to crack the code at this exciting program. Perfect for kids 8 years and up.
Plus . . .
Trudi Trueit is bringing a special guest: Zoltan Takacs, Nat Geo explorer, snake wrangler, herpetologist and toxinologist!
Zoltan Takacs has been chasing venomous snakes in the world's most remote locations since he was a teenager. He's traveled to 133 countries and survived seven snakebites. But Takacs doesn't go after these deadly creatures just for the thrill; he collects venom and brings it back to a lab, where he and his colleagues analyze it with the goal of treating diseases.
Books will be available for purchase from A Whale in the Tale Bookshoppe for Children and signing by the author.
Free admission. No reservations. Seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, limited by room capacity. For information, call (949) 717-3830.