Special Events

Name: Sister Cities Presents Gianne de Genevraye
Start: 2019-01-13T02:30+00:00
End: 2019-01-13T04:30+00:00
Location: Newport Beach Central Library, Friends Meeting Room

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

Sister Cities Presents Gianne de Genevraye

Date: 01/12/2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 01/12/2019 6:30 pm 01/12/2019 8:30 pm
Location: Newport Beach Central Library, Friends Meeting Room
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, California 92660

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The Newport Beach Sister City Association, with special thanks to the Newport Beach City Arts Commission, will host a reception and conversation with international artist Gianne de Genevraye.

Saturday, January 12, 2019
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Small bites and no host wine bar

RSVP to Connie Skibba, Vice President NBSCA
cskibba@att.net or 949-650-0594

Gianne de Genevraye is a Contemporary Nature Artist who paints in public gardens and exhibits in public spaces.

Her work focuses on contemporary approaches to nature. She is widely collected. Gianne is invited to paint in residence at famous public gardens around the world and has completed 14 residencies in the past nine years.

Gianne de Genevraye’s exhibition will run January 7 - March 1, 2019 and feature art produced in residence at Newport Beach’s sister cities: Antibes, France, Okazaki, Japan, and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

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