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SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2008
August 31, 2008 Mike Henebry
Orchestra - Internationally acclaimed
orchestra authentically recreating music of
the famous Big Bands of the Swing Era at
Concerts in the Park. Huntington
Beach's very own "bring your own blanket"
and listen to the music under the shade of
an elm tree. Location:
Central Park (behind the Central Library),
7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA.
Cost: Free. Time: 5 p.m.
August 31, 2008 Civil War Re-enactment and Encampment. Live canon battles, camps, actors in costume and food vendors. Schedule: Saturday, Sept. 1 - 10 a.m. opens, 1:30 p.m. battle; living history weapons demo at 2:30 p.m., final battle at 4 p.m., twilight concert to follow. Sunday, Sept. 2 - Church service at 8 a.m., camp opens at 9 a.m., first battle at 11 a.m., weapons demo at Noon, 2nd battle at 2 p.m. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA Call Kelly at (714) 969-8928 or email Hbhistory@aol.com
August 31, 2008 POSTPONED!
Boardfest All Girls Surfing, Skateboarding event. Free concerts, free games, booths, and competition with top female athletes in beach sports such as surfing and skateboarding. Time: Daily begins at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Festival is open to the public, free. Live entertainment starts daily at 10 a.m. Location: South side of Huntington Beach Pier on the beach, Huntington Beach, CA. boardfest.com
August 31, 2008 Surfin' Sundays Bands - The Breakaways plus the Sand Devils. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Location: 411 Olive, Huntington Beach, CA. Cost: Free. surfingmuseum.org
August 31, 2008 Karaoke - with Tice at Harpoon Harry's. Time: 3 to 9 p.m. Location: Harpoon Harry's in Sunset Beach, California. Harpoon Harry's Restaurant 16821 Pacific Coast Hwy. Sunset Beach, CA 90742. Phone 562-592-5216
August 31, 2008 George Fryer Combo -
Band at
J. King Neptune's.
Time: 4 p.m. 17205 Pacific
Coast Highway, Sunset Beach
Call: 562-592-4878
August 31, 2008 Heavy Metal - The
Abyss Metal Night at Blue Cafe, 21+, PCH &
Warner, HB, CA. Call: (562) 592-1302.
August 31, 2008
Diane's Swimsuit Sale - Biggest of the
year. 1st block of Main St., downtown
Huntington Beach, Ca.
ONGOING
August 31, 2008 Gondola Ride -
Sunset Gondola Cruise Tickets Gondoliers take you through the channels
of Huntington Harbour on a daylight, sunset
or night cruise. Price for two is around
$75. Location: Peters Landing,
Huntington Beach, CA. Time: 11 - 11 daily.
August 31, 2008
Beach Bonfire. You must bring your own
fire wood to the beach for a beach bonfire.
Fire rings are located north of the
Huntington Beach Pier at Bolsa Chica State
Beach on Pacific Coast Highway (between
Warner Ave. & Seapoint St.) and south of the
Huntington Beach Pier on PCH between 1st
Street and Beach Blvd. at Huntington City
Beach or between Beach Blvd. & Brookhurst
Street at Huntington State Beach. Cost:
Free, first come-first serve.
MUSEUMS & ART
August 31, 2008
Art Exhibit - Milford Zornes, N.A., American
Artist. Honoring the works of one of
America's esteemed artists, oil paintings
that have never been exhibited until now are
featured in the rare collection of art by
Zornes, who passed away in February after
reaching 100 years of age.
Anderson Art Gallery is the
top dealer of Zornes art. The 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 8 p.m. Location: 16812 Pacific Coast
Highway (next to Captain Jack's Restaurant).
Call: (562) 592-4393.
August 31, 2008 The
Eclectic Eye
Art Exhibit - Photography of Anita Brace,
who has traveled the globe in search of
interesting faces and scenes, will be
featured at this month-long event. Location:
Windows Gallery, Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111
Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Cost:
Free admission. Time: Regular library hours.
Call Anita for photo acquisition: (714)
878-1066. anitabrace.com
August 31, 2008 Art exhibition - Celine Chat, a
surfer and artist from France, exhibits at
the International Surfing Museum of
Huntington Beach in California a combination
of her artwork made in Australia , Caribbean
and Brazil : Sharing Perspectives. Her
abstract artwork is now renowned in many
countries like France, United Stated,
Australia, West Indies or Brazil, from (celine-chat.com).
Chat will join Dean Torrence who also is
featured. Location: International Surfing
Museum of Huntington Beach, 411 Olive
Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714)
960-3483
August 31, 2008 Surfing Sounds
Part II: Jan & Dean. This new exhibit
explores the relationship and affect surfing
music has on the surfing culture and pop
culture, as well. It will feature original
art by Huntington Beach resident,
Dean Torrence of Jan & Dean, and will include memorabilia from the
band's decade-long rise to fame with songs
that topped the charts with 28 hits: Deadman's Curve, Little Old Lady from
Pasadena, Surf City and that actually
continues today with concert tours. (Note:
Jan Berry passed away in March 2004.) In
addition to this exhibition, Celine Chat
will present abstracts. Read More Below
August 31, 2008 Art Exhibit -
Ground US. Artists Kiel Johnson, Lucrecia Troncoso and P. Williams. are
three creators who explore and investigate the sprawling environment and the
constant development of concrete encroaching on natural spaces. Everyday
materials such as cardboard, wood, paper and sponge are used in the creation
of the artists’ ideal utopias. Event runs through August 31, 2008.
Admission: Free. Hours:
Wednesday through Saturday - 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm; Sunday - 12:00 noon -
4:00 pm. Closed Monday - Tuesday Call: (714) 374-1650.
August 31, 2008 Art Exhibit - at
The Gallery HB. Original sculptures and
oil paintings by Corinne Hartley, largest
collection of Todd White art and works by
Toreen West, plus Dean Torrence (Jan & Dean)
graphics are featured at Huntington Beach's
premier fine arts gallery. Gifts such as
jewelry and art glass begin at $50. Hours:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: Hyatt Regency
Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific
Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA.
Call:(714) 845-4835.
August 31, 2008
Newland House Museum Tour
- (Please call to confirm Labor Day weekend opening as the Civil War
Re-enactment in Central Park may require
staff to work in the field.) The historic Newland House 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
OUTDOORS
August
31 2008
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.
August 31, 2008 Wetlands viewing -
Birders, nature lovers and the curious are
invited to drop by the Bolsa Chica
Ecological Reserve, one of the West Coast's
significant flyways for migrating birds.
Bring binoculars to enjoy even closer views
of these soaring creatures. Location:
Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint and
Warner on the east side of the highway.
Enjoy 300 acres, plus a 1.5 mile loop trail.
No pets or bikes permitted on the trails.
Open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
August
31, 2008
Disc
Frisbee Golf - The public is
invited to get out and compete in this
exciting sport that's relaxing and easy to
learn. Location: Huntington Beach Disc Golf
Course, Central Park lot off Golden West
Street between Talbert and Ellis. Time:
Daily. Call: (714) 425-9931.
Nearby:
Mama's Boys. Time: 1 - 7 p.m. Location:
Blue Cafe, 210 Promenade, Long Beach
thebluecafe.com
LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival. Sawdust Art Festival features over 175 artists and creators with original, handcrafted gift items that include: hand blown glass, ceramics, clothing, ornaments, jewelry, painting, sculpture and so much more. Admission includes complimentary art project for all ages, entertainment, 3 outdoor cafés and artist demonstrations including glass blowing. Call (949) 494-3030 Address: 935 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach, CA. Cost: $7/person. Hours: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily.
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