Game Art Lecture Series Sponsored by Laguna College

Laguna College of Art & Design invites the artistic community to Game Art Lecture Series 2008 featuring a keynote presentation from Autodesk principal scientist Duncan Brinsmead on Thursday, February 7 at 11:30am at [seven-degrees], located at 891 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach. Admission is free.

The creator of Maya Paint Effects, Maya Hair, and Maya Toon, Duncan Brinsmead has also worked extensively on development of Maya Fluids and Maya nCloth. Gain a privileged insight into the challenges of computer graphics and the future of 3D in this special presentation for the community. Duncan will be performing a live demo of bizarre and unnatural uses of nCloth using Autodesk Maya 2008. See real-time simulations of deforming metal, water filled balloons, confetti, paper airplanes, curtains on sliding hooks, vacuum formed bubble packs, flesh, falling leaves, zippers, tearing cloth, chopping cake, pouring water and swirling vortices.

Duncan will also demo a unique air vortex simulation method that was added to Nucleus in Maya 2008. It creates the look of a 3D fluid dynamics solve without requiring a full fluid simulation and can provide very natural looking air-cloth interaction. There will also be some unusual techniques presented using Maya fluids, from hurricanes to a foam topped cappuccino.

LCAD wishes to share this opportunity with students and community members of all ages and hopes to provide artists of all levels of creative accomplishment with an inspiring experience.

Santa Ana College Theatre Arts Department presents the 10th Annual Children’s Theatre Ensemble presentation of the musical

The Emperor’s New Clothes
Book by Jim Eiler
Songs by Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy
Based on the Story by Hans Christian Andersen
Direction and Choreography by Beth Hansen
Musical Direction by Alan Crawley

Santa Ana College Theatre Arts Department presents the Prince Street Players production of The Emperor’s New Clothes.Two con-men “play the palace” in this breezy adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s well known satirical tale. Mr. Stitch and Mr. Sew wreak havoc at Wits End Palace when they present the Emperor with a special gift: an exquisitely beautiful “magic” suit of clothes, invisible to all but the wisest of men. A charming exploration of the dangers of vanity, with a host of hilarious characters. The Emperor’s New Clothes is a musical that is perfect for the entire family. Beth Hansen of Westminster directs this comical ensemble that includes; Alli Coleman and Liam Toner of Costa Mesa, Jesse Geller of Irvine, Kerry Melachouris of Laguna Niguel, Jon Hyrkas, Robin St. John, Edward Chamberlain, and Danny Diaz of Santa Ana and Rick Boyer of San Juan Capistrano, Brian Solerno.

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES:

Saturdays February 2 & 9 at 2:30 pm
Sundays February 3 & 10 at 2:30 pm

ADMISSION:

General Admission: ....................... $10.00

Students/Seniors/Staff:…................ $8.00

**Children Ages 4 – 12………………$6.00

*All children must be in a purchased seat.
NO CHILDREN UNDER 4 YEARS OF AGE WILL BE ADMITTED.

GROUP RATES:

***Group rates are available for 20 or more. Call (714) 564-5661 for more information! ***

THEATRE LOCATION AND PARKING:

PHILLIPS HALL THEATRE and performance parking is located on Bristol,

just south of 17^th Street, on the campus of Santa Ana College.

BY PHONE:

You may charge your tickets on VISA or MASTERCARD by calling the Box Office at (714) 564-5661 during daytime Box Office hours Monday - Thursday 10 am - 1 pm; Friday 10 am - noon.

AT THE DOOR:

The Box Office in Phillips Hall is open 45 minutes prior to all performances.

PHILLIPS HALL THEATRE

SANTA ANA COLLEGE

1530 West 17^th Street

Santa Ana, California 92706

714-564-5661

www.sac.edu/arts

NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Where
Newport Beach Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach

Book sales
Book sales at each program provided by LIDO VILLAGE BOOKS

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February 8-9
Ishmael Beah, former child soldier, human rights activist and bestselling author of A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

In A Long Way Gone, Beah, now twenty-six years old, tells a riveting story. At the age of twelve, he fled attacking rebels and wandered a land rendered unrecognizable by violence. By thirteen, he'd been picked up by the government army, and Beah, at heart a gentle boy, found that he was capable of truly terrible acts. Eventually released by the army and sent to a UNICEF rehabilitation center, he struggled to regain his humanity and to reenter the world of civilians, who viewed him with fear and suspicion. This is, at last, a story of redemption and hope.

March 14-15
Paul Hawken, founder of Smith & Hawken, author of The Ecology of Commerce

Paul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, and author. Starting at age 20, he dedicated his life to sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the environment. Paul will speak about his new book Blessed Unrest, a leading environmentalist and social activist's examination of the worldwide movement for social and environmental change.

April 18-19
Robin Wright, foreign policy journalist for The Washington Post

Robin Wright has reported from more than 130 countries on six continents for The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Sunday Times of London, CBS News and The Christian Science Monitor among numerous others. She will speak about her latest book Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East.

May 9-10
Lowell Bergman, investigative reporter, Reva and David Logan Distinguished Professor at the Graduate School of Journalism at UC Berkeley

Lowell Bergman is well known for his investigative pieces for 60 Minutes, The New York Times and FRONTLINE. Bergman was a producer, reporter and then executive in charge of investigative reporting at ABC News. Later, as a CBS News producer for the weekly newsmagazine 60 Minutes, his story of his investigation of the tobacco industry was chronicled in the Academy Award-nominated feature film The Insider. Lowell's talk will be "The End of News: Public Interest versus Private Profit".

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Tickets Required
1. Online: www.nbplfoundation.org
2. Phone orders: 949.548.2411 (calls are returned within 24 hours)
3. In person at Newport Beach Central Library, Admin Office, 9am-5pm weekdays

Killer opportunity for high school students with ID!
Free session with Ishmael Beah

Saturday, Feb 9, 2007 @ 11am - 12pm
You may receive extra credit for this - check with your teachers.
To reserve a seat, call 949-548-2411.

“Satirical Conclusions” Featuring Anita Kunz
at Laguna College of Art & Design
February 1-27, 2008

Laguna College of Art & Design presents a stunning array of works by professional illustrator Anita Kunz. The free exhibition begins Friday, February 1 and runs through Wednesday, February 27 at the college gallery, located at 2222 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach. Exhibition hours are Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm, and Saturday from 9am-4 pm. Ample complimentary parking is available. The public is cordially invited to meet the artist at the opening reception to be held in conjunction with First Thursday’s Art Walk on Thursday, February 7 from 5-8pm.

Canadian artist and illustrator Anita Kunz has produced cover art for magazines including Rolling Stone, Time, Newsweek, and Sports illustrated. Her satirical portraits, from the covers of Time Magazine are in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC. Anita was recently named as one of the fifty most influential women in Canada by the National Post newspaper.

ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN FOR THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE’S WINTER 2008 YOUTH THEATRE CLASSES
Classes include Acting for Teens, Stage Combat, Musical Theater Workshop, and a special Johnny Mercer Foundation Workshop
Registration Deadline is January 25, 2008

Children ages 6 through 18 can discover the joys of theater and learn the skills of performing live on stage by enrolling in one of the Laguna Playhouse Winter 2008 Youth Theatre Classes.

Winter acting classes are eight weeks long and are held on one day or evening per week. The Stage Combat classes and the Johnny Mercer Foundation Workshop are offered one weekend only. Most classes are located at The Laguna Playhouse Production Center in Laguna Hills, and are taught by working theatre professionals who have many years of experience in youth theatre. End of the class showcases or demonstrations are presented to families and friends.

Winter 2008 Youth Theatre Classes

STAGE COMBAT WORKSHOP

Ages: 12-18

Date: Jan 26 and 27

Day/Time: Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

(Must be able to attend both days)

Fee: $125

Instructor: Christopher Villa

Location: City of Laguna Beach Recreation Department

For students who want to learn safe techniques in hand-to-hand and perhaps some small weaponry combat. Basic techniques taught safely by Certified Master Teacher.

CREATIVE DRAMA

Ages: 6-8

Date: Feb 4 – April 7

(No class Feb 18 and March 24)

Day/Time: Monday 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Fee: $136

Instructor: Jane Hilary

Location: Laguna Playhouse Production Center in Laguna Hills

This class is an excellent introduction to acting. Students explore self expression through playful exercises and rehearsal in preparation for their showcase. Students will increase their concentration, memorization skills, and focus their energy as they enjoy the creative experience. There is final showcase on the last day of class. Enrollment is limited to 10 students. Age requirements are firm.

ACTING FUNDAMENTALS

(Class is full with a waiting list)

Ages: 9-11

Date: Feb 5 – April 1

(No Class March 25)

Day/Time: Tuesday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Fee: $136

Instructor: Jane Hilary

Location: Laguna Playhouse Production Center in Laguna Hills

Learn how to act in a fun and supportive environment! This class will focus on the creative needs of the individual student as well as ensemble acting; through short scenes, monologues and audition material. Class work is presented in a final showing. Enrollment is limited to 12. This class is an excellent preparation for The Laguna Playhouse Conservatory program.

INTERMEDIATE ACTING

Ages: 11-13

Date: Feb 5 – April 2

(No Class March 26)

Day/Time: Wednesday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Fee: $136

Instructor: Jane Hilary or staff

Location: Laguna Playhouse Production Center in Laguna Hills

Basic acting skills include audition techniques are explored in exercises, short scenes, improvisation and ensemble pieces. Students work at their own skill level. Individual creativity encouraged. A class project is presented at the last class. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Class progresses each session.

ACTING FOR TEENS

Ages: 13-18

Date: Feb 7 – April 3

(No Class March 27)

Day/Time: Thursday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Fee: $136

Instructor: Jane Hilary or staff

Location: Laguna Playhouse Production Center in Laguna Hills

All students are welcome. This class offers continuous work on “using and working from self.” Audition techniques, monologues, scene study, improvisation, and basic character work. Class moves along rapidly and progresses each session.

SPECIAL CLASS

JOHNNY MERCER FOUNDATION WORKSHOP

Ages: 9-18

Date: Feb 9 and 10

Day/Time: Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

(Must be able to attend both days)

Fee: $35

Instructor: Sari Rose Poll and the Johnny Mercer Foundation Artists

Location: Laguna Playhouse Production Center in Laguna Hills

Composer explored: Frank Loesser

The second annual workshop is back by popular demand! A special weekend of Musical Theater is offered to our community. Students will sing, dance, write their own songs and create artwork. The Composer explored this year is Frank Loesser (Guys & Dolls, How to Succeed in Business). Learn about beloved songwriter Johnny Mercer.

Instructor Bios

Jane Hilary is in her 15^th year as instructor for The Laguna Playhouse. She studied at the Royal Theatre Company in England as well as taught and directed both adults and young people. Jane is a professional actress, Stage Manager, and private coach.

Chris Villa is a professional, certified fight choreographer, actor and teacher at UCI. He has worked for The Laguna Playhouse for 7 years.

INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED SENSATION
LUIS BRAVO’S FOREVER TANGO WILL SIZZLE
WILSHIRE THEATRE FOR 4 PERFORMANCES ONLY!

Luis Bravo’s FOREVER TANGO, the internationally celebrated entertainment event that has played to great acclaim in Europe, Canada and throughout the United States, and most recently enjoyed its third run on Broadway, will beguile and ignite Los Angeles audiences at Wilshire Theatre Beverly HIlls, for 4 performances only. The performance schedule is Friday, February 29 at 8:00pm, and Saturday, March 1 at 2:00pm and 8:00pm, and Sunday, March 2 at 3:00pm.

“Intoxicating” “Superbly theatrical”
“The most magnificent, romantic, exciting evening you can ever spend!"

Sensuous and sophisticated, the tango inhabits a world where everything can be said with the flick of a leg, the tug of a hand, the tap of a foot and the arch of an eyebrow. Created and directed by Luis Bravo, FOREVER TANGO was voted Best Touring Musical by Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle in San Francisco where it played an unprecedented 92 weeks at the Theatre on the Square and has returned season after season. Truly an international event, FOREVER TANGO was also awarded the coveted Simpatia Prize at the 1996 Spoleto Festival in Italy.

FOREVER TANGO features fourteen world-class tango dancers, one vocalist and an on-stage eleven piece orchestra, including the instrument of the tango, the bandoneon, in an evening that celebrates the passionate music and dance of Argentina. The dances, performed to original and traditional music, are the result of collaboration between each couple and director/creator Bravo. “The tango is a feeling that you dance,” says Bravo, “a story you tell in three minutes. It’s passionate, it’s melancholic. It’s tender, violent. You dance it with somebody – but it is so internal, you dance it by yourself. More than just a dance, the tango is music, a drama, a culture, a way of life.”

FOREVER TANGO tells the story of the birth of the tango in 19^th century Argentina where thousands of men, having abandoned a disintegrating Europe to emigrate to South America, found themselves in the crowded abattoirs (packing houses), the bars and street corners of the arrabales (outlying barrios) and in the enramadas (brothels). The tango was born of this lonely and violent existence. Originally shunned by Argentina society as indecent, the tango became an overnight craze in upper-class Paris when Argentine intellectuals taught it when traveling abroad. The tango quickly spread across Europe and to America, and was eventually re-imported home to Argentina society, though not unchanged. Born in the brothels and bordellos of Buenos Aires, the tango may be Argentina’s best known export.

Creator/director of FOREVER TANGO, Luis Bravo is a world-class cellist who has performed with major symphonies throughout the world. His distinguished credits include appearances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Colon Theatre Opera House, the Buenos Aires Philharmonic and other prestigious ensembles.

FOREVER TANGO’s design team includes Argemira Affonso (Costumes), Luis Bravo (Lighting), Mike Miller (Sound), and Jean-Luc Don Vito (Make-up). Lisandro Adrovar serves as Musical Director/Arranger and composed some of the music in the show.

FOREVER TANGO opened on Broadway June of 1997 for what was expected to be an eight-week engagement, ran for 14 months and has since been back to New York on Broadway on two separate occasions. The New York Times called FOREVER TANGO, “A must-see!” And USA Today said, “Forever Tango shows that the style is more than steamy – it’s smart, even funny … a sensuous, seductive, pleasure.” The New York Daily News raved that the show was, “an evening of sheer pleasure! Sensual, elegant, dazzling!” And the Associated Press declared it to be, “the most theatrical show on Broadway!” These sizzling reviews and huge demand for tickets forced the run to be extended again and again.

FOREVER TANGO will be distributed to public television stations starting on March 1, 2008. Check local listings for broadcast date and time information. In addition, The Forever Tango DVD and CD will be released into retail starting in March 2008 and will also be available through major on-line retailers. The DVD will contain the 60 minute program to be broadcast by public television stations and will also contain bonus features including rehearsals, auditions and backstage footage. The CD and DVD can also be found at DPTV Media www.dptvmedia.org

Tickets for the Los Angeles engagement of FOREVER TANGO at the Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills are priced at $30-$100, and are currently on sale at the Wilshire Theatre Box Office, 8440 Wilshire Blvd. and by phone at 323-655-0111. Tickets can also be purchased through Ticketmaster - online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at Ticketmaster at 213-365-3500, and all Ticketmaster outlets.

More information is available online at www.ForeverTango.us and www.wtbh.org

Camino Real Playhouse

presents Thornton Wilder's

“Our Town”

San Juan Capistrano’s long established community theatre, The Camino Real Playhouse, presents Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning American Classic Drama “Our Town.” Perhaps the best-known modern American play, Thornton Wilder's “Our Town” is so much more than a loving portrait of small-town America. Deceptively simple, daring in its immediacy, it celebrates the compelling connection between actors and audience.

A true American classic and perhaps the most frequently produced play by an American playwright; “Our Town” is set in the fictional community of Grover's Corners. Through the actions of the Stage Manager, the town is created for the audience and scenes from its history between the years of 1901 and 1913 play out.

“Our Town” is a story of character development that details the interactions between citizens of an everyday town in the early 20th century through their everyday lives; including the lives of George Gibbs, a doctor's son, and Emily Webb, the daughter of a newspaper editor. Wilder offers a vision of community beyond time and place: the powerful transcendence of daily life - if only for a moment.

“Our Town” opens with a Preview Performance on February 8 at 8:00pm, followed by the Opening Night GALA on February 9 with regular performances through Sunday February 24.

Preview Night tickets are $15 with regular performance tickets selling for $19. Opening Night GALA tickets are $30 and include a buffet dinner and beverages from one of the wonderful local restaurants and the fun of socializing before the play with doors opening at 6:30pm for our 8:00pm performance.

Evening Performances are at 8:00pm on Thursdays February 14 and 21, Fridays February 15 and 22, Saturdays February 16 and 23 and with Matinees at 2:00pm on Sundays February 10, 17 and 24.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting the theatre’s website online at www.caminorealplayhouse.org or by calling the theatre’s Box Office at (949) 489-8082 and leaving your name and phone number.

Director Trina Klossing of Rancho Santa Margarita has assembled a talented ensemble that includes; Matthew Dougherty of Costa Mesa, Barbara A. Barkley of Dana Point, Roger K. Weiss of Foothill Ranch, Carl Wawrina of Huntington Beach, Meghan Smiley of Laguna Hills, Lon Lovett of Lake Forest, Leslie Williams of Mission Viejo, Ruben Miranda and Patrick Miranda of Rancho Santa Margarita, Dianne Greiner and Eric Bergstrom of San Clemente, Albert Bohorquez, Connor Hill, Kyle Bergerson, Tom Scott and Doug Gaynor of San Juan Capistrano, Jennifer Pearce of Santa Ana and Gretchen Loskutoff of Trabuco Canyon.

Members of the reviewing press are invited to see “Our Town” by scheduling tickets through Beverly Blake, Vice President of The Camino Real Playhouse, by phone at (949) 374-2002 or via email at bblake67@cox.net.

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