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.
"Folded-Unfolded" by Raphaële Cohen-Bacry closes
- Date: 07/05/2019 (all day)
- Location: Central Library Gallery
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, California 92660
The Newport Beach City Arts Commission presents an exhibition of acrylic and mixed media artwork by artist Raphaële Cohen-Bacry, on display at the Newport Beach Central Library gallery.
Raphaële Cohen-Bacry spent the first part of her life in Paris, where she learned from some of the best painters in France. She also took numerous printing classes and spent hours of live model sessions at la Grande Chaumière. Still developing her own craft she attended the Ecole de La Rue Blanche, a famous school of performing art in Paris, to satisfy her fascination for theater and set design. She is still passionate about performance and story-telling. It translates in her work: each piece is like a promise for a special encounter, each is an opening towards an inner experience.
She has worked in all media and all formats, with a great interest in action painting and abstract lyricism for many years.
Two years ago Raphaële decided to stop using paint brushes. She wanted to give more room to the medium itself and maintain an innovative approach in all her work. In order to achieve this goal she has to let go of some control but yet stay in charge of the process. She has been developing very personal techniques that allow the paint and the support to get in direct contact without instrument. By a series of folding and dipping, or the use of water as a vector, she creates new interactions between the surface and the medium. For some of the pieces selected for the show, she has been using images from auction magazines as support for her research.
The exhibition will be on display during library operating hours, May 4 through July 5, 2019.
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