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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.

Author Deborah Gaal

 Join us for an evening with local author Deborah Gaal.  Gaal has written two full-length works of fiction and received the San Diego State University Writer’s Conference “Editor’s Choice Award.” Her most recent novel, The Dream Stitcher, was selected as a finalist in Debut Fiction of the 2018 National Jewish Book Award, established in 1950 to recognize outstanding works of Jewish literature.  

The Dream Stitcher tells the story of a Newport Beach woman in the year 2008 on the brink of home foreclosure, who moves her mother into her home to make ends meet.  With Mom comes a 6 ft x 14 ft replica of the Bayeux Tapestry that holds long-buried secrets, including the revelation that Mom knows how to sew.  Attempts to uncover the past lead to a young Jewish woman in Poland who has the power to sew dreams into reality and is tasked by the Germans during World War II to decipher the symbols in the iconic Bayeux Tapestry.  Meanwhile she is working against them, using her magic to raise money for guns to help her lover launch the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. BookPleasures says of The Dream Stitcher,  "It is difficult to convey the full flavor of this great feast of a novel which is an intriguing blend of thriller, history, love, war, magic, deception, and tragedy all wrapped together in a neat package with an unexpected ending.”  Ms Gaal will talk about the genesis of the book and the themes in the novel, touching on their relevance in today’s world.  

Admission to this event is free, however space is limited so registration is recommended. Register now. 

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