FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2008

March 14, 2008  Bands - Long Beach All Day, Haight Club, Star Fkr. Location: Surf City Saloon. Time: 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Address: 18528 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 963-7744.

March 14, 2008   Farmer's Market and Art A-Faire Held weekly on Friday  from Noon to Dusk (approx. 5 p.m.) Held most Fridays at the outdoor 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. Photos

March 14, 2008  Play - The Treasure of the Sierra Madre by Herb Robins from the Novel by B. Traven, directed by Tom Amen. Set in 1930’s Mexico the play captures Traven’s scorn for regimentation and earthly goods, and his passion for individual liberty and the primitive past. Unbridled greed and an illusive treasure that proves secondary to the thrill of the hunt is what The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is about. Cost: $12/general admission. Time: 7:30 p.m.  Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California. Theater Info Line: (714) 895-8150. Phone Ticket Orders and Ticket Info: (714) 895-8150 x1. gwctheater.com

March 14, 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.

March 14, 2008 Bands - Long Beach All Day and The Haight Club. Time: 8 p.m. Cover $5/ 21+. Surf City Saloon, 18528 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 963-7744.

March 14, 2008   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. 

March 14, 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 

March 14, 2008  Band - Velicious. Time: 9 p.m. Gallaghers Pub & Grill. Cover: $5.  21 and older, valid ID required. Gallagher's Pub, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 536.2422.  Photos

March 14, 2008 A Magical Night of Art - Fundraiser for Edison High School Band Boosters includes affordable art sales to raise money for the Edison High School Band, who will perform during the event. Johnny Ace Palmer will also be featured with his magic act. Location: The Rose Center, 14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA 92683. Time: Art preview, doors open at 6 p.m.; Dinner at 7 and auction at 8 p.m. Ticket $50/person.  Call Lori Class at 714-378-0307. Checks payable to: EHS Band Boosters, PO Box 6966, HB, CA 92615
 

March 14, 2008   Surfing Sounds Exhibit - Features the works and memorabilia of The Beach Boys. Learn about this top-selling band worldwide who brought a sound that lives today. Location: Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum. Location: 411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: Free, Suggested $2/donation, Kids $1. Call: (714) 960-3483. surfingmuseum.org

March 14, 2008  Musical Sweet Charity - The Broadway Classic Sweet Charity has played to audiences around the globe. In the Huntington Beach Academy for Performing Arts Production, the heroine Charity Hope Valentine dances, laughs and cries her way through a series of whirlwind romances, set to the backdrop of 1960s New York. If My Friends Could See Me Now, the choral extravaganza Rhythm of Life and the classic Hey, Big Spender, plus a script by Neil Simon and music by Cy Coleman capture the essence, the sounds and rhythm of New York City. Cost: $18 Adults, $13 Students and Seniors. Reserved seats available for musicals only. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Rose Center Theater, 14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA 92682.Tickets, call Box Office at (714) 793-1150 ext. 1.

March 14, 2008   Party Jones at  Perqs Nite Club. Location:  Age 21+, 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA.  Perqs.  714-960-9996.

March 14, 2008  Youth Track and Field Meet - Annual Huntington Beach Track Meet for kids and  "Diaper Dash" will be part of the festivities. Time: 4 p.m. Location: Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. Cost: $10 per participant and $1 per spectator. There is no charge for the Diaper Dash participants. Call community services: (714) 536-5486 or 536- 5230.