Calendar of Events for Huntington Beach, California  September 2006

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2006

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2006

September 9, 2006   Jazz Concert in the Park from BBJazz. BB JAZZ 4th Annual Jazz Festival 'A Romantic Evening in Central Park' in Huntington Beach Central Park provides a full day of music, food, beverage and fun. Doors open at 11 am and there will be continuous music until 9 pm. Musicians will include : Jeffrey Osborne, Rufus, Superstarzz / Craig Chaiquico, Ray Parker, Jeffrey Osborne, Michael Lington, Gregg Karukas, Michael Ripoll and many more. Tickets are on sale for the VIP area up close and personal to the stage and Lawn seating. Cost: VIP Platinum @$200 Table seats including dinner, waiter service and all alcoholic beverages; VIP Gold @$125.00 assigned seats including dinner; All vip dinners are prepared on the grill fresh by a local chef served buffet style between 4:00 and 8:00 all you can eat! General Admission @$45.00 lawn seating bring your own blanket, lowback chair & picnic baskets are allowed. Great for family and large parties. Panoramic Views of the stage under shady trees. There will be plenty of parking in the library parking lot near the entrance of the festival at Talbert & Golden West. Location: 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach. Call (714) 377-7574 or (323) 864-8690. www.bbjazz.com   Photo slide show BBJAZZ 2005

September 9, 2006  “Bella Beach Party” - $100 per ticket, includes free food and drinks (open bar) and performances by The Surfaris and World Classic Rockers, featuring former members of The Eagles, Santana, Steppenwolf, Journey, Toto and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Portions of ticket sales will be donated to 28 Orange County charities. Event also includes surfboard shaping, surf museum memorabilia, free caricatures and Tarot card readings, and former Raiders defensive end Greg Townsend signing autographs. Visit http://www.bellaterra-hb.com to purchase tickets, or call (714) 897-2533.  Time: 6 – 10 p.m. at Bella Terra at 7777 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 

September 9, 2006  Saturday Car Cruisers known as the Donuts Derelicts share Hot Rods, Street Cars, Woodies, Imports and a variety of restored vehicles at Adams and Magnolia Ave. Parking is available in the Ace parking lot or Adams Avenue Donut Shop with overflow parking extending to Drug Emporium lot across Adams.  Time 6 a.m., over by approx. 8:30 a.m. No phone number available. Cost: Free admission.

September 9, 2006  Sunset Beach Chili Cookoff includes live music with Dr. Slam and The Traveling Garage Band, beer, wine, Ms. Sunset Beach Hot Chili Contest. $5 donation. Location: 12th St. and Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset. Beach.

September 9, 2006  Art Exhibit - Anderson Gallery features fine arts exhibits with a collection of watercolors, oils and sculptures and mixed media from renown artists Bill Anderson, Raul Anguiano, Henry Fukuhara, Howard Hitchcock, Milford Zornes and more. Time: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: 16812 Pacific Coast Highway (next to Captain Jack's Restaurant). Call: (562) 592-4393.  Photos

September 9, 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 9, 2006 Band - Sole Purpose at Tumbleweed's Bar & Grill in Huntington Beach. Location: 21094 S. Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA, Call: (714) 960-2776. 

September 9, 2006  Band - The Vibrators, Time: 10 pm-1:00am. $10 Cover. Place: Fitzgerald's. Location: 19171 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, CA. 92646 Call: (714) 968-4523 www.fitzgeraldsoc.com

September 9, 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 9, 2006  Ballet Repertory Theater -  at Golden West College Mainstage Theater.   Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $14/ general admission; $12/ students, seniors, kids 12 and under.  Golden West College Mainstage Theater.  Golden West College,  Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California 92647.  Call (714) 895-8150. www.gwctheater.com

September 9, 2006  Nutcracker Ballet Auditions -  Ballet Etudes auditions for its production of “The Nutcracker.”  Ballet Etudes is a nonprofit youth ballet company extending performing opportunities to pre-professional ballet students while introducing the art of ballet to young audience members. Auditions are open to pre-professional ballet students ages 5-19, and prior performing experience is highly recommended. There will also be a costume/rummage sale and bake sale during auditions between 11:15 a.m. and 2 p.m. Hot dogs and root beer floats will be available for $1 each. The Nutcracker will be performed on: Dec. 2 & 3 at Huntington Beach High School Auditorium; Dec. 10 at The Rose Center Theater in Westminster; and Dec. 12 & 13 at the Huntington Beach Library Theater. Audition time: 11 a.m. Location: Huntington Academy of Dance, 16601 Gothard St., Suite B, (between Heil and Warner avenues). Call: (714) 847-6657.

September 9, 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 9, 2006 Band -  The American Wake  Time: 9:30 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 9, 2006 Band - Peter Brandon 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 9, 2006  Surf Exhibit - Note: Please call the Surf Museum if you are interested in going there. Its hours of operation have changed.  Surfin' - Direction of a Sport, documents the development of fins in a rare collection that not only shows the original invention, but its numerous size and shape modifications through a 71-year period  beginning in 1935. Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum Hours: 12pm (Noon) to 5pm Monday through Friday; 11am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday.  Suggested donation: $2/adult, $1/student. Location: 411 Olive St., Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: 714.960.3483. www.surfingmuseum.org  Photos

September 9, 2006  Senior Saturday - Community Festival celebrates Seniors. Sponsored by the Council on Aging. 11th annual event includes food, music and informational products and booth displays. Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Pier Plaza at HB Pier, Main Street at Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach. Cost: Free. Call: (714) 536-9387. www.hbcoa.org

September 9, 2006  Soroptimist Huntington Beach Retreat. Ladies, now is your opportunity to become involved in this nonprofit organization dedicated to helping other women. For information on membership and attendance, email to: info@soroptimisthuntingtonbeach.org. Event will be held at Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, 211000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach. Time 2 - 5 p.m. Call Maureen: (714) 375-5908.

September 9, 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 9, 2006  Roller Blading Fun Roll - Join the group of roller bladers who meet near the Huntington Beach Pier for a fun roller blade 16-mile round trip at an easy going pace (all levels and ages, plus bicycles welcome) from Huntington Beach to Newport Beach.  Time: 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free. Just show up!  www.funroll.com   

September 9, 2006  Newland House Museum Tour - The historic Newland House is features a museum and docent led tours from local historians who provide information about the two-story Victorian home built in 1898. Location: Newland Center at Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue, 19820 Beach Blvd.,   Huntington Beach  CA  92648. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $2. Call: (714) 962-5777. Photos

September 9, 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 9,  2006  Live Music - April Spain Duo  in the Red Chair Lounge. Hyatt's Red Chair Lounge night club. The Red Chair Lounge is the perfect place to unwind, meet friends, enjoy billiards or sit by the fire and warm your heart. Their signature high back chair is complimented by warm colors, rich wood paneling and both indoor and outdoor seating. The Red Chair Lounge specializes in a wide-variety of Premium Spirits, Infused Martinis and Signature Cocktails.  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 9, 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 9,  2006   Live music with acoustic sounds of the Ravers at Pete's Sunset Grille. Time: 7 to 10 p.m.  Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, Location: 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA

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

September 9  Tour -  Take a tour of the Shipley Nature Center. Trained docents provide renovation information, answer questions, and lead tours. You are free to wander the trails, view renovation progress, and spot birds, turtles and other wildlife. Note that the gates are closed for inclement weather, and the Nature Center may be closed for major holiday weekends and the fifth Saturday in some months. Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: 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 9, 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.

September 9, 2006 Movies at the Beach - Pierside Surfcity 6 Cinemas - Crank Rated (R) • 1 hr. 23 min. (11:30 AM),(2:10), (5:00), 7:45, 10:10; The Illusionist Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 50 min. (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:45), 7:15, 9:45; Invincible Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 44 min. (11:05 AM), (1:45), (4:15), 6:55, 9:40; Little Miss Sunshine Rated (R) • 1 hr. 40 min. (11:00 AM), (1:40), (4:10), 6:50, 9:35; Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 31 min. (1:30), 7:00; Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 50 min. (4:30), 10:00; The Wicker Man Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 46 min. (11:15 AM), (1:55), (4:45), 7:30, 10:15. Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway, #203, Huntington Beach, CA  92648  Call: (714) 969-3151. Photo

September 9, 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; The Covenant Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 37 min. (11:30 AM), (12:30), (1:55), (2:55), (4:20), (5:20), 6:45, 7:45, 9:10, 10:10; Crank Rated (R) • 1 hr. 23 min. (11:20 AM), (1:20), (3:20), (5:20), 7:30, 9:35, 10:30; Crossover Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 35 min. (12:05), (2:25), (4:50), 7:15, 9:35; The Devil Wears Prada Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 46 min. (11:25 AM), (2:00), (4:30), 7:05; Hollywoodland Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 6 min. (11:15 AM), (2:00), (4:45), 7:35, 10:20; How to Eat Fried Worms Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 24 min. (11:35 AM), (1:40), (3:45), (5:50), 7:55; Idiocracy Rated (R) • 1 hr. 24 min. 9:40; The Illusionist Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 50 min. (11:25 AM), (1:50), (4:25), 7:10, 9:45; Invincible Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 44 min. (11:15 AM), (12:15), (1:45), (2:45), (4:15), (5:15), 6:40, 7:45, 10:15; Little Miss Sunshine Rated (R) • 1 hr. 40 min. (12:20), (2:50), (5:20), 7:40, 10:05; Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 31 min. (12:30), (3:55), 7:10, 10:20; The Protector Rated (R) • 1 hr. 49 min. (11:40 AM), (1:45), (3:50), (5:55), 8:00, 10:05; Snakes on a Plane Rated (R) • 1 hr. 46 min. 10:00; Step Up Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 38 min. (11:45 AM), (2:20), (4:55), 7:25, 9:50; 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. (12:45), (3:10), (5:35), 8:00, 9:15, 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 9, 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. (12:30), (5:00); Lady in the Water Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 50 min. (2:45), 7:15, 9:40; The Lake House Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 45 min. (5:30); Miami Vice Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 26 min. (1:15), (4:15), 7:00, 9:45;  Monster House  Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 31 min. (12:15), (2:30), (5:10), 7:20, 9:30; Pulse Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 27 min. 10:00; 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

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September 9, 2006  Concert - Powder in Santa Ana at Galaxy Theater. Location: 3503 S. Harbor Blvd. Call: (714) 957-0600.

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

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