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FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2008
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2008
August 8, 2008
Adventure Playground - Adventure
Playground Huntington Beach. Located at
Central Park, Adventure Playground allows
kids to romp, roam, play in the mud, build
forts, rafts, and generally get wet and
dirty in pure fun that kids simply love.
Rafting on a shallow pond, navigating a rope
bridge, sliding down a mud slide and fort
building with hammers, wood and nails are a
few of the activities under adult
supervision. Tennis shoes are required, and
kids should bring a change of shoes and
clothes in a plastic bag or some protected
parcel. Showers and changing area are
available for an event best suited for kids
ages 5 to 12 years. Adventure Playground is
open through August 18. Time: 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Cost: $2/ child with proof of
residency; $3/group per person,
non-resident. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave (up
the hill past the Youth Shelter), Huntington
Beach, CA. Call: (714) 842-4481.
August 8, 2008
Sunset Gondola Cruise Tickets.
Take a romantic ride in Huntington Harbour,
or take out your friends on a tourist cruise
with expert gondoliers, Tyson / Tim. Cost
for 2 around $75 - 80. Location: Peter's
Landing, Huntington Beach, CA.
August 8, 2008 Blue Cafe - Live music
includes Alt Rock/Jam Band: (8:30) Luminous
Sky, (9:30) Everything That Exists, (10:30)
Rally for One, (11:30) Night Lite.
Location: Warner at PCH, HB, CA. Call: (562)
592-1302.
August 8, 2008 Club Canes Dance Party - HB's longest running dance party features DJ Shaggy. Cover $7 after 8:30 p.m., 21+. Location: 200 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 374-0500. hurricanesbargrill.com
August 8, 2008 Farmer's Market & Art A-Faire - Weekly on Friday from Noon to Dusk (approx. 5 p.m.) at Pier Plaza next to the Huntington Beach Pier, a certified Farmer's Market sells the finest California grown fruits and vegetables, breads, nuts, flowers and perishables. The Art Fair held in conjunction with the Farmer's Market features over 50 vendors selling unique, hand made gifts and crafts. Call: (714) 536-2213 or (714) 846-5509. Location: Pier Plaza at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street, Huntington Beach, California USA
August 8, 2008 Musical, "Company"
- The Rose Center Theater/TNT Productions
Professional Series are proud to present the
daring, sophisticated musical of love and
life, COMPANY, on August 1-3, 2008. COMPANY,
a modern day musical set in 1970's New York
City, follows our hero, Bobby, as his
friends advise him on love and relationships
including the three girls he is currently
dating. Featuring outstanding and
challenging music by Stephen Sondheim, this
show was "one of the most stunning musicals
to hit New York in years!" Directed by Tim
Nelson with choreography by Diane Makas, the
stellar cast features some of Orange
County’s finest singers and dancers with
Alex Bartosch as ‘Bobby’ – Chris Caputo,
Melissa Cook, Katie Dixon, A.J. Gutierrez,
Dale Jones, Abbe Loomer, Mary Murphy-Nelson,
Tim Nelson, Dana Pull and Clare Solly as
‘The Married Friends’ – and Cindy Burnett,
Nicole Gerardi and Carrie Hacker as ‘The
Girlfriends. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 General
Admission; $15 Senior and Student. Special
Night – August 1: $40 includes a delicious
buffet-style dinner by Crystal Rose Catering
before the show and a special dessert at
intermission. Call The Rose Center Box
Office (714) 793-1150 ext.1. Open Tuesday
through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 1
hour prior to performance times. Location:
14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA.
(off of Westminster Avenue two blocks east
of Beach Boulevard. Parking is available in
the corner lot or at City Hall in the public
parking stalls.)
MUSEUMS & ART
August 8, 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 9 p.m. Location: 16812 Pacific Coast
Highway (next to Captain Jack's Restaurant).
Call: (562) 592-4393.
August 8, 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. (call before going to
confirm hours). Location: Hyatt Regency
Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific
Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA.
Call:(714) 845-4835.
August 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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.
OUTDOORS
August 8, 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 8, 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.
August 8, 2008
Shipley Nature Center - Open to the
public, it includes an interpretive center
with educational exhibits, nature trails for
wildlife viewing and native gardens. Shipley
Nature Center is an 18-acre natural area
open daily M-Sat 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone:
714-842-4772. shipleynature.org
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