Calendar of Events for Huntington Beach, California  September 2006

SEPTEMBER 2006

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2006

September 2, 2006 - Civil War Re-enactment Encampment -  Labor Day Weekend event in Huntington Central Park behind Central Library. Costumed actors portray the mid-1800 Civil War era in which many Californians traveled east to participate in. Central Park is transformed into a battleground between the Artillery and Infantry with combat, cannon fire and encampments. A special twilight concert will be held on Saturday. Also on site will be vendor booths featuring books, period costumes and even youth dressed to the era. The event is sponsored by the Huntington Beach Historical Society. Time: Begins Saturday (officially) at 10:00 AM. Schedule: Camp open at 10 am, Battle at 1:30 & 4 p.m. Weapons demo at 2:30. Twilight Concert after second battle.   Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., HB. Photos

September 2, 2006   Blues BBQ Buffet and Entertainment - Pete's Sunset Grille buffet includes BBQ shredded pork, steak, chicken, salad, dessert and a blues band, plus extra fun. Time: 7 to 10 p.m. Cost: $35/person; $15 ages 5-10;  Free parking  with minimum $25 purchase, must validate. Reservations: (714) 845-4775. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, Location: 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA

September 2, 2006  Boardfest 2006  - Festival for girls includes professional and amateur surfing competitions, plus music, fashion and interactive exhibits. Beginning and intermediate surfing and skateboarding clinics will be held. Also enjoy live music, games and fun. See previous fest photos. Time daily:  8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Huntington City Beach, Main and Pacific Coast Highway near HB Pier. Call: 714-375-1132. www.boardfest.com

September 2, 2006   Shipley Nature Center features trails, interactive touch and feel displays for youth, and wildlife such as birds, turtles and plants endemic to the region. Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: Free, Donations accepted.  Location: Huntington Central Park West on Golden West Street between Slater Ave. and Talbert - Central Library Dr., Huntington Beach, CA (Map Location: 17732 Golden West St.) Call: (714) 842-4772.  www.fsnc.org  Photos

September 2, 2006 Plein Air Painting Art Contest - Artists paint scenes around Huntington Beach until a specific date (Sept.16). The works are then displayed and sold at auction as a fundraising event for the Huntington Beach Art Center.  The preview reception will be held on September 15 and the public reception will be held on September 16, 2006. For more information, call: (714) 374-1650.

September 2, 2006  College Football. Place: Fitzgerald's. Location: 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. 92646 Call: (714) 968-4523 www.fitzgeraldsoc.com

September 2, 2006  Art - Windows Gallery in Huntington Beach Central Library on the first floor features works from amateur and professional artists with varied themes that range from landscapes to abstracts. This mixed media exhibit is free to see. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.  Photo

September 2,  2006  Live Music - April Spain Duo  in the Red Chair Lounge. Hyatt's Red Chair Lounge night club.  Time: 8:30pm - 11:30pm. No cover. 21+. Location: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, Location: 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA   photos

September 2, 2006   Amigos de Bolsa Chica's 30th Anniversary Celebration- Food - Cake - Friends - Free! Schedule: 9:00 am - 10:30 am - Free Public Tours leaving every 15 minutes from the Walkbridge in the south parking lot of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve; 10:00 am - 12:00 noon - After your tour, walk the renovated 1.5 mile loop trail; 12:00 noon - Meet us in the north parking lot on Warner Avenue near PCH as we celebrate the completion of the Restoration Project and thank our members and the public for their support. Appetizers, beverages and cake will be served. Members of the Amigos de Bolsa Chica will celebrate 30 years at the Bolsa Chica Conservancy Interpretive Center. The Amigos was founded in 1976, and "their goal was to first save, then preserve for future generation, restore and now make sure that the wetlands are expertly managed by the Department of Fish and Game," said Shirley Dettloff, former Huntington Beach mayor and Coastal Commission member. Tours of the Bolsa Chica will be conducted from 9 to 11 a.m. near the walk bridge on Pacific Coast Highway. At noon, the party will start at the Interpretive Center off Warner Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway.  Call 714 840 1575 www.amigosdebolsachica.org  Photos

September 2, 2006 Band -  Carry the Zero  Time: 10 p.m. No Cover. 21 plus, ID. Gallagher's Pub and Grill, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 536-2422. photos

September 2, 2006 Band - Say When plays from 8 to 10 p.m. at Chimayo at the Beach, 315 Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call: 714-374-7273.

September 2, 2006    DJ Freestyles presents Manipulating Vibrations, an eclectic mix of tunes to enhance your dining experience.  Time: 8 p.m. to Close at Red Pearl Kitchen, 412 Walnut Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call: (714) 969-0224. Photos

September 2, 2006  Movies - Regency Charter Centre Cinemas - Cars Rated (G) • 1 hr. 57 min. (11:30 AM), (2:10), (4:50), 7:30; Click Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 37 min. (2:45), (5:00), 7:15, 9:40; The Lake House Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 45 min. (5:30); Little Man Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 30 min. 10:00; Monster House Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 31 min. (12:15), (2:30), (5:10), 7:20, 9:30; Nacho Libre Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 40 min. (12:30); Surf School Rated (NR) • 1 hr. 33 min. (12:00), (2:00), (4:00), 6:00, 8:00, 10:10; You, Me and Dupree Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 48 min. (12:20), (3:00), 7:45, 10:05. Location: 7822 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Call: (714) 596-3456

September 2, 2006    Movies at the new Century 20 Bella Terra (with stadium seating) - Shows & showtimes: Accepted Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 30 min. (12:35), (3:00), (5:30), 7:50, 10:00; Barnyard: The Original Party Animals Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 23 min.(12:10), (2:35), (4:50), 7:20; Beerfest Rated (R) • 1 hr. 52 min.(11:50 AM), (2:30), (5:05), 7:40, 10:15; Crank Rated (R) • 1 hr. 23 min (11:20 AM), (1:25), (3:20), (5:25), 7:30, 8:25, 9:40, 10:30; Crossover Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 35 min.(12:05), (2:25), (4:45), 7:15, 9:35; How to Eat Fried Worms Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 24 min.(11:30 AM), (1:40), (3:45), (5:55), 7:55; Idlewild Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 21 min.(11:15 AM), (1:55), (4:35), 7:20, 10:10; The Illusionist Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 50 min.(11:25 AM), (1:50), (4:20), 7:10, 9:45; Invincible Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 44 min.(11:15 AM), (12:15), (1:45), (2:45), (4:15), (5:15), 6:45, 7:45, 9:15, 10:15; Little Miss Sunshine Rated (R) • 1 hr. 40 min.(12:15), (2:50), (5:20), 7:40, 10:05; Material Girls Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 37 min.(12:20), (2:40), (5:10); Miami Vice Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 26 min.(4:40), 9:45; Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 31 min.(12:30), (3:50), 7:10, 10:20; Pulse Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 27 min.(12:20), (2:30), 7:35; Snakes on a Plane Rated (R) • 1 hr. 46 min.(12:40), (3:05), (5:40), 8:00, 10:20; Step Up Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 38 min.(11:20 AM)(1:55), (4:25), 7:05, 9:35; Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 50 min.(12:25), (2:55), (5:25), 7:55, 10:30; The Wicker Man Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 46 min.(11:35 AM), (12:45), (2:00), (3:10), (4:30), (5:35), 7:00, 8:00, 9:25, 10:25; World Trade Center Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 5 min.(1:10), (4:05), 7:00, 9:55). Century 20 Bella Terra Huntington Beach,  7777 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647  (714) 895-3456. Bargain Shows M - F Until 6pm; Bargain Shows Sat, Sun, & Holidays Until 2pm; General Admission Sunday after 2 pm.  Photo.

September 2, 2006 Movies at the Beach - Pierside Surfcity 6 Cinemas -  Beerfest Rated (R) • 1 hr. 52 min. (4:35), 10:00; Crank Rated (R) • 1 hr. 23 min. (2:10), (5:00), 7:45, 10:10; I Like Killing FliesRated (R) • 1 hr. 19 min.(1:45), (4:15), 6:55, 9:40; Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Ches Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 31 min.(1:30), 7:30; Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 50 min.(2:05), (4:50), 7:35, 10:20;The Wicker Man Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 46 min.(1:55), (4:45), 7:30, 10:15. Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway, #203, Huntington Beach, CA  92648  Call: (714) 969-3151. Photo

September 2, 2006  Golden West College Swap Meet in the Golden West College parking lot includes New & Used Items, Fresh Produce, Records, Music Memorabilia, Antiques & Collectibles and much more! Cost: Free Parking and Free Admission. Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call: (714) 898-7927 for 24-hour information. Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California 92647.

Nearby

September 2, 2006 Long Beach - Blues Festival celebrates 27th annual event with War, Luther Guitar Junior Johnson, Ricki Lee Jones, Lucky Peterson, The Mannish Boys, Kid Ramos, Lynwood Slim, Mike Eldred, Finis Tasby, and  Johnny Dyer. Call: (562) 433-4996.

September 2, 2006 Band - Scott Wilkie at Martini Blues. 21+, valid ID required. $10 minimum order per person. Martini Blues Supper Club for full Full Dining and Bar. Location: 5874 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 www.martiniblues.com, Call: (714) 840-2129.  Time: 8:30 PM.  Photos

September 2, 2006 Band - George Fryer at Perqs Nite Club. 21+, 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach. 714-960-9996. Time: 9 p.m. photos

September 2, 2006  Concert - Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers in Santa Ana at Galaxy Theater. Location: 3503 S. Harbor Blvd. Call: (714) 957-0600.

September 2, 2006  Art Deco Festival - 2nd annual at Queen Mary. Includes Art Deco Ball, Tea Dance, Pajama Party, Film Festival, Live Orchestra and Art Deco Bazaar. Cost: Tickets start at $10. (563) 435-3511.

This calendar does not guarantee accuracy of information as events are subject to change. 

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