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.
Sunday Musicale - POSTPONED
Agnes Székely Schwartz & Sonia Lee, Violin and Piano
- Date: 05/17/2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Newport Beach Central Library, Friends Meeting Room
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, California 92660
Dances of Europe East and West: Music of Brahms, Albeniz, Bartok, Rimsky-Korsakov, and many more! A dynamic program of dance music such as tango, waltz, the Polish mazurka, and the Hungarian Csardas.
A native of Hungary, violinist Ágnes Székely Schwartz has been the concertmaster of the Rio Hondo Symphony in Whittier since 2007, and has served as guest concertmaster for numerous opera and musical theatre companies, as well as professional, studio, and college orchestras in the Los Angeles area. Pianist Sonia Lee has given performances, talks and masterclasses in more than eighteen countries on four continents. Her performances have been praised by critics as "masterly" (Aliénor News & Notes) and "full of elegance and expression" (Cleveland Classical).
Sunday Musicales at the Central Library are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served, limited by room capacity of 200. Funding is graciously donated by the Friends of the Library.
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