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THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2005

May 5, 2005 Interfaith Council Prayer Breakfast - Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council (GHBIC) will host a Prayer Breakfast for the National Day of Prayer on May 5. Continental breakfast includes burritos, fresh fruit, pastries and beverages. KOCE-TV news anchor, Ed Arnold, will be the Master of Ceremonies and Erin Runnion, the mother of Samantha Runnion, will be a special guest speaker. The 25-member St. Bonaventure Catholic Church's Children's Choir will be featured during the breakfast. Annual Peacekeeper Awards will be presented to Mayor Larry Crandall of Fountain Valley; HB Police Chief Ken Small; Fountain Valley Police Chief Paul A. Sorrell; R. Marshall Tanner, LDS Church, Life Time Achievement Award; and Rev. Peggy Price, President of the nonprofit organization. Reservations are required for the event. Time: 7:30 am. Location: St. Bonaventure Catholic Church Parish Hall, 16410 Springdale Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Cost:$10/person. Call (714) 743-0050.

May 5, 2005 Classical Spring Orchestral Concert. Presented by Academy for the Performing Arts, this student production highlights the talent of up and coming Huntington Beach musicians. Location: Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main Street. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $6 to 8/person. Call: (714) 536-2514.

May 5, 2005 Windows Gallery Huntington Beach Art League Members' Coop Show at Huntington Beach Central Library and Cultural Center features the paintings, photos and mixed media in Huntington Beach Art League Annual Open Juried Art Show. Public can contact artists to purchase artwork. Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: free. Location: 7111 Talbert Avenue, HB 92647 Photos

May 5, 2005 Ukulele Exhibit - History of the Ukulele is a fun, interactive exhibit for all ages. It features vintage ukuleles, musical instruction workshops and band performing at various times during the exhibit run. Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Cost: $2/ adult. Location: Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, 412 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call: (714) 960-3483. Photos

May 5, 2005 Movies all day at Mann Pierside 6 Cinemas - NOW PLAYING: The Amityville Horror Rated (R) • 1 hr. 29 min. (11:40 AM, (2:10), (4:40), (7:20), (9:50); Dust to Glory Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 38 min. 11:20 AM, (1:50), (4:20), 6:40, 9:10; The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 50 min. 11:30 AM, (12:00), (2:00), (2:30), (4:30), (5:00), 7:00, 7:30, 9:30, 10:00; The Interpreter Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 8 min. (12:10), (1:10), (3:10), (4:10), 6:30, 7:10, 9:40, 10:10. (no passes on these presentations). Cost: $9/adult, $6.25/child, senior, $6.50/matinee before 6 p.m. Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway, #203, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call: (714) 969-3151.

May 5, 2005 Movies - Edwards Charter 5 - NOW PLAYING - Fever Pitch Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 41 min. (5:00), 7:20, 10:20; Kung Fu Hustle Rated (R) • 1 hr. 35 min. (4:15), 7:15, 10:00; A Lot Like Love Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 47 min. (4:30), 7:30, 10:15; Sahara Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 7 min. (4:45), 7:45, 10:30; XXX: State of the Union Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 34 min. (4:00), 7:00, 9:45. Ticket price: $6.50/matinee; $9/adult; $7/student; $6.50/senior; $6/ child. Location: Edwards Charter Centre 5, 7822 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Call: 714-841-0770.

May 5, 2005 Play - The Crucible by Arthur Miller (Death of a Salesman). Although the events of the play are based on the witchcraft trials that took place in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692, Miller was liberal in his fictionalization of those events. The witchcraft trials grew out of moral system of the Puritans, which promoted interference in others' affairs as well as a repressive code of conduct that frowned on any diversion from norms of behavior. The play is presented by Huntington Beach Playhouse at Huntington Beach Library and Cultural Center Theater, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, California. It runs through May 15, 2005. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $9 - 21. Box Office: (714) 375-0696.

May 5, 2005 Swim - Lap Swim at Huntington Beach High School pool. Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cost $3 or 20 -punch pass for $50. Call: (714) 960-8884. Location: 1905 Main Street Photo

May 5, 2005 Band - Irie Reggae Thursdays featuring Dakeye and the Detour Posse and other guest bands. Two live reggae bands for a $5 cover charge! For band info call 310-809-5810. Time: 9:30 p.m. Location: Kozmos, 17208 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Call: (562) 592-2200.

May 5, 2005 Club 80s with 80s music, 80s clothes, 80s prices with 1/2 priced drinks and everything under 4 bucks. Doors open 8pm. Free before 10pm. $5 after 10pm. Free with college ID Free dressed in the 80s age 21 and Over. Location: Liquid Lounge, 7887 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, California 92647 Call: (714) 892-0294.

May 5, 2005 Band - Live music featuring alternating steel drum or jazz band from 7 to 10 p.m. at Chimayo at the Beach. Location: 315 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, at the Beach at the Huntington Pier. Cost: No cover. Call: (714) 374-7273.

May 5, 2005 - Bands - Open Jam Night at Perqs. Time: 8 PM - 1 AM. Location: 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 960-9996.

May 5, 2005 Live Entertainment - Transitions plays jazz at Spaghettini Grill & Jazz Club, 3005 Old Ranch Road Parkway, Seal Beach (562) 596-2199

May 5, 2005 Band - Acoustic Music at Mahé. Location: 1400 Pacific Coast Hwy Seal Beach, CA 90740. Call: (562) 431-3022.

May 5, 2005 Rodney's Wild & Crazy Karaoke - at The Surf City Saloon (TC's Bar), 18528 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach, CA 92605 Call: (714) 963-7744.

May 5 , 2005 Band - Cinco de Mayo celebration at J. King Neptune's includes Da Fundament and Long Beach Unified. Location: 17115 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach, CA 90742. Call: Call: 562-592-4878. Photos

May 5, 2005 Karaoke Countdown Finals Contest - Appearing in the Celebrity Room, Karaoke Scene's Creme de la Creme singing competition features the very best of the best singers that Southern California Karaoke has to offer competing for thousands in cash and prizes plus the honor of being crowned Male and Female Vocalist of the Year. Finalists will perform at Karaoke Fest 2005, held at Knott's Berry Farm on Sunday May 22nd. Showtime: 8:00PM. Price: No cover! Just a $10 minimum order per person. Hosted by KJ DAN. Contest starts at 9PM! Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. ).

May 5, 2005 Benefit Fundraiser and Music Event - Appearing in the LEGENDS ROOM: Charity Concert OCMA WINNERS/NOMINEES HEADLINE PROJECT TRU (Finalist - Best Live Band) Website: home1.gte.net/res0kebm/projecttru.html; YVONNE PEREA (Nominee - Best Live Acoustic Female, Best Female) Website: yvonneperea.com; VESPER (Nominee - Best Live Acoustic Band, Best Indie Rock) Website: (thevesper.com; CORDAY (Winner - Best Alternative, Best Live Acoustic Female; Best Live Band, Nominee - Best Song; Best Live Acoustic Band) Website: corday.net; BAYADERA (Winner - Best World; Best Live Acoustic Band)Website: bayadera.com. Contact: Bob Leggett of Shout it Out Promotions (909) 518-7194. Doors Open 6:30PM. Showtime: 8:00PM. Price: $15 VIP, $10 general and $10 minimum order per person. Age: 21 , valid ID required American Cancer Society RELAY FOR LIFE. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. ).

May 5, 2005 Stand Up Comedy - Act: ULTIMATE LAFF-DOWN V Comedy Competition Semi Finals #1 with Host: Bill Word appearing in the BACK PORCH. Website: laffdown.com. Door: 7:30PM. Showtime: 8:30PM. Price: $10 cover and $10 minimum order per person. Age: 21 , valid ID required. Dining Till 10PM. Location: Martini Blues Supper Club, 5874 Edinger Avenue. ). /

May 5, 2005 Live Music - Lony Hauff plays the music and songs you remember best on the finest accordion in the West. It's a bit of the Old World charm at Rathskellar Pub and Restaurant. Location: 7561 Center Avenue. Cost: Free. Phone: (714) 894-6612. Photos

May 5, 2005 Live Jazz - Enjoy great jazz artists in an intimate lounge setting at Kikuya, a restaurant with full bar and straight ahead jazz. Time: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $10 minimum food or drink order applies. No cover. Location: 8052 Adams Blvd. Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Call: 714-536-6665.

May 5, 2005 Cinco de Mayo Club Dance - Liquid goes Country Western with KZLA and prizes. Liquid ULTRA Lounge VIP Bottle Service available. Liquid Lounge offers four Bars, 13 TV’s, a pumping sound system, VIP Area’s and Two heated smoking patios. Doors open 9 p.m. Cost: $5 before 10 p.m., $10 after 10 p.m. 21 and over only. Location: Liquid Lounge, 7887 Center Ave., Huntington Beach, California 92647 Call: (714) 892-0294.

May 5, 2005 Stand Up Comedy - Doug James Comedy Night brings professional comedy acts to Huntington Beach for a show to make you laugh includes 3 professional comedians followed by live music. at Gallaghers Pub & Grill. Time: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Very cheep cover! 21+. Gallagher's Pub, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call:(714) 536.2422. Photos

May 5, 2005 Band - Parkai Moon at Tumbleweeds Bar & Grill, featuring the best food, fun and music from rock to blues. Begins after 8 p.m. Location: 21094 S. Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA, Call: (714) 960-2776. www.tumbleweedshb.com

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