Music in the Plaza Concert Series - Concert series in the Bellflower Town Center Plaza (East of Bellflower Blvd. between Belmont and Oak) continues on September 25. Performance by the Mariachi Divas, an all-female mariachi blending non-traditional instruments with traditional mariachi sounds, is at 7 p.m. Information: (562) 804-1424 x2268 or http://www.bellflower.org/

BREA

Brea Jazz Festival - Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night in September on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Festival brochure suggests lawn chairs, but a fair amount of seating is also available. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/.

• September 3 - California State University Fullerton Jazz Combo 6 - 7:45 p.m. and Greg Adams 8 - 10 p.m.

• September 4 - Ollie Elders 5 - 7 p.m. and Doc Powell 8 - 10 p.m.

• September 10 - Chris Williams 5 - 7 p.m. and Jennifer York/The York Quartet 8 - 10 p.m.

• September 11 - Eliseo 5 - 7 p.m., 9/11 Tribute 7 - 7:45 p.m., and Derek Bordeaux 8 - 10 p.m.

• September 17 - Armored Fortress 5 - 7 p.m. and Lao Tizer Band 8 - 10 p.m.

• September 18 - Special Guest Band 5 - 7 p.m. and Brian Bromberg 8 - 10 p.m.

• September 24 - California State University Fullerton Jazz Ensemble 5 - 6 p.m., The Parman Project 6 - 7:45 p.m. and Barbara Morrison 8 - 10 p.m.

• September 25 - Annie Sellick 5 - 7 p.m. and Tony Guerrero and The Hi Fi Quintet 8 - 10 p.m.

Photograph "Tokyo Blossoms" © 1991 Dorothy A. Birsic

BUENA PARK

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CERRITOS

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COSTA MESA

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CYPRESS

Cypress Summer Concert Series - All performances take place at 6 p.m. on the Cypress Civic Center Green (Orange/Grindlay). Information: (714) 229-6780 or http://www.ci.cypress.ca.us/

• September 11 - Cypress "POPS" Orchestra - "America Remembers"

DANA POINT AND DANA POINT HARBOR

Toshiba Tall Ships Festival - The Ocean Institute celebrates its 20th year hosting the largest gathering of tallships on the West Coast on September 11 and 12. Admission to arts and crafts show, live entertainment, living history demonstrations, pirate encampment and food vendor area is free. Fees for entry to Ocean Education Center, Tallship tours and cruises range from about $7 - $50. Entertainment includes sea-faring music by Bill Dempsey and Connie Allen, Holdstock and MacLeod, and "Get Reel!", traditional Hawaiian dancers and more. Full information and schedules on website. Information: (949) 496-2274, http://www.tallshipsfestival.com/ or http://www.danapointharbor.com/.

Dana Point Harbor Second Sunday Music Series - Concert is September 12, Anna Marie. Performance takes place on the lawn in front of Harpoon Henry's, 34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point Harbor, from 12 - 3 p.m. Information: (949) 496-1094 or www.danapoint.org or http://www.danapointharbor.com/.

Photograph "Bruges Waterway  (Belgium)" © 1984 Dorothy A. Birsic

DIAMOND BAR

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DOWNEY

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY

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FULLERTON

Fullerton Farmers Market - Live music Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The market is on Wilshire Avenue between Pomona and Harbor Boulevard. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum.

• September 2 - Upstream (Reggae)

• September 9 - Sideswipe (Contemporary Rock)

• September 16 - Soundbytes (R&B, Latin Funk, Disco, Swing)

• September 23 - The Split (Rock)

• September 30 - Artists TBA

Photograph "Fiji Sunset" © 1985 Dorothy A. Birsic

GARDEN GROVE

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HUNTINGTON BEACH

Nokia Core Tour Sports and Music Festival - BMX bike, skateboarding and inline skate competitions. Music on September 11 and 12 from 12 - 4 p.m. Four bands each day; artists TBA. Events take place in the Huntington Beach Pier area (PCH/Main) both days. See website for full schedule of competitions and activities. Information: http://www.coretour.com/ or http://www.hbvisit.com/.

Surfin' Sundays Concert Series - Sunday concerts are from 1 - 3 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Surf Museum, 411 Olive (off Main Street). Information: (714) 960-3483 or http://www.surfingmuseum.org/.

• September 12 - Artists TBA

• September 26 - Artists TBA

IRVINE

September Sundays Concert Series - Concerts are from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on the Irvine Civic Center lawn, Harvard/Alton. Information: (949) 724-6673 or http://www.ci.irvine.ca.us/

• September 5 - ROCKFEST - Local talent showcase featuring The Colour, Ridicule and Halifax

• September 12 - Funky Hippeez (70s Disco/Old School Funk)

• September 19 - Sapadilla (Steel Drum/Caribbean)

• September 26 - Poncho Sanchez (Latin Jazz)

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LA HABRA

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LA HABRA HEIGHTS

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Photograph "Sydney Harbor" © 1985 Dorothy A. Birsic

LA MIRADA

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LA PALMA

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LAGUNA BEACH

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Photograph "Bangkok Temple" © 1985 Dorothy A. Birsic

LAGUNA HILLS

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LAGUNA NIGUEL

9/11 Memorial Program - Memorial event will take place at Crown Valley Community Park (29751 Crown Valley Parkway) from 6:30 - 7:30 on September 10 to honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Evening will include candlelight vigil, patriotic music and speakers. Information: (949) 425-5100 or http://www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us/

LAKE FOREST

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LAKEWOOD

Lakewood Patriot Day Concert - Concert will be held on September 11 at 5 p.m. in Del Valle Park, 5939 Henrilee Street at Woodruff. "Celebrating the Spirit of America." Third annual concert. American Winds Concert Band headlines evening's musical performances filled with familiar patriotic tunes and sing-a-long Americana classics. Information: (562) 866-9771 or www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation

LONG BEACH

El Dorado Nature Center Summer Concerts - Cultural Rhythms series continues on September 15 with a Mexican Independence Day celebration. Doors open at 6:30, concert is from 7 - 8 p.m. at the El Dorado Park Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring Street. Bring low-back chairs or blankets and an earth-friendly picnic dinner. The center requests no styrofoam use, please. Information: (562) 570-1745, http://www.lbparks.org/ or www.longbeach.gov/park/facilities/parks/el_dorado_regional_park.asp

LOS ALAMITOS

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Photograph "Luxembourg Spring" © 1984 Dorothy A. Birsic

LOS ANGELES - DOWNTOWN

Grand Performances - The summer series includes weekend evening performances, several Friday noon concerts, and some Sunday afternoon matinees for children and their families. All shows are at California Plaza in downtown Los Angeles on Grand Street next to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Information: For weekly schedule updates, call (213) 687-2159 or visit http://www.grandperformances.org/.

• September 3 - Noon - John Bilezikjian (Oud player)

• September 4 - 8 p.m. - Manoochehr Sadeghi (Contemporary Persian music)

• September 10 - Noon - Sara's Diary - 9/11 (September 11 Remembrance)

• September 16 - 8 p.m. - Sena y Verbo (Deaf Theater Company from Mexico)

• September 17 - Noon - Gabriel Tenorio y Su Domingo Siete (Urban Son/Latin-Caribbean music)

• September 17 - 8 p.m. - Sena y Verbo (Deaf Theater Company from Mexico)

• September 18 - 8 p.m. - Sena y Verbo (Deaf Theater Company from Mexico)

• September 24 - Noon - CalArts Balinese Gamelan (Indonesian Music/Dance)

Midday Organ Recital at Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral - Free half-hour organ recitals take place most Wednesdays at 12:45. Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple Street (near the 101 Freeway). Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org/.

Pershing Square Summer Concert Series - Concerts take place on Tuesday and Thursday from noon - 2 p.m. in Pershing Square (Olive/5th). Information: (213) 847-4970 or visit www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/concerts.htm.

• September 2 - Key Frances (Blues)

• September 7 - Aqualung (Jethro Tull Tribute)

• September 9 - Debra Davis (Soft Pop)

• September 14 - It That Is (Rock)

• September 16 - Diva Groove (Pop)

• September 21 - ZSR Swingers (Swing/Lounge)

• September 23 - Rockit Scientists (History of Rock)

• September 28 - Groove Bazaar (Funk)

• September 30 - Titanic Johnson (Rock)

L.A. Music Center Dance Downtown - Get out your dancing shoes and come to the Music Center Plaza for dancing in the moonlight on September 17. The evening kicks off with a dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. Live music from 7:15 - 10:00 p.m. by Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five featuring Hilary Alexander. Information: (213) 972-3660 or http://www.musiccenter.org/

Koreatown - 31st Annual Los Angeles Korean Festival - The festival takes place on September 16 - 19 at Seoul International Park in Koreatown (map and directions on website). This year's theme is "Saluting Diversity, Celebrating Unity." Includes all-day world culture performances (4 - 11 p.m. Thursday, 2 - 11 p.m. Friday, 12 - 11 p.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday). Korean Parade is at 3 p.m. Saturday on Olympic Blvd. between Vermont and Western. Also market fair (international food/merchandise vendors), games and carnival rides. Information: (213) 487-9696 or http://www.lakoreanfestival.com/

LOS ANGELES - MUSEUM DISTRICT

"Sundays Live" Chamber Music Series - Concerts are at 6 p.m. in the Leo S. Bing Theater, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. They are also broadcast live on KMZT-FM, 105.1 K-MOZART. Information: (213) 473-0625, (213) 473-8493 or http://www.sundayslive.org/.

• September 5 - Endre Balogh, violin; Steven Gordon, viola; Dennis Karmazyn, cello; and Genevieve Lee, piano

• September 12 - The Capitol Ensemble

• September 19 - The New Pacific Trio

• September 26 - The Cavatina Duo

Photograph "Venice Gondolas" © 1984 Dorothy A. Birsic

LOS ANGELES - U.S.C. CAMPUS

USC Thornton School of Music Performances - Concerts are presented by a variety of groups and individuals from USC's Thornton School of Music. Unless otherwise noted, concerts are on campus in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music.

• September 12 - 3 p.m. - World premiere of Dana Wilson's "Mandala," a piece for oboe and piano

• September 14 - 7:30 p.m. - Beethovan Sonatas (piano/violin)

• September 17 - 8 p.m. - Scott Tennant, guitar

• September 19 - Bovard Auditorium, 4 p.m. - USC Thornton Wind Ensemble

• September 28 - 7:30 p.m. - Stewart Gordon, piano, with Peter Bugel, bass-baritone

• September 29 - 8 p.m. - USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra

• September 30 - 7:30 p.m. - Jason Goldman, saxophone

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MANHATTAN BEACH

Manhattan Beach Summer Concert Series - Concerts are on Sundays from 5 - 7 p.m. in Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach Blvd./Peck Ave. Information: (310) 802-5400 or http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us/

• September 5 - Swing Kings (Swing)

Manhattan Beach Arts Festival - A cultural event for all ages which features live musical performances, dance instruction, street performers, and art workshops. Food available for purchase. Festival takes place on September 12 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Manhattan Beach Boulevard between Highland and Valley. Information: (310) 802-5440, (310) 802-5407 or http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us/

MISSION VIEJO

Native American Music, Songs and Storytelling - Cultural Arts Committee Event is from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Mission Viejo Civic Center (200 Civic Center) on September 18. This event is outdoors, so bring a low-back lawn chair. Information: (949) 470-8440, (949) 470-3061 or http://www.ci.mission-viejo.ca.us/

Photograph "Egyptian Temple Ruins" © 1983 Dorothy A. Birsic

NEWPORT BEACH

Newport Beach Summer Concert Series - Concerts begin at 5 p.m. Each concert is in a different park. This month: Peninsula Park, Main/Oceanfront on the Balboa Peninsula. Information: (949) 644-3309 or http://www.newport-beach.ca.us/

• September 19 - Ray and the Corsairs (50s/60s/70s oldies)

NORWALK

Mexican Independence Day Celebration - Fiesta takes place on September 18 from 1 - 7 p.m. on the Norwalk Civic Center Lawn, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard. Performance by Chevere (Salsa and Latin Jazz) from 5 - 7 p.m. Also includes Arco Iris Art Gallery, children's play area, games, contests, food vendors and more. Program will include the presentation of Miss 16th of September and Court and the reading of El Grito at 3:30. Information: (562) 929-5544 or http://www.ci.norwalk.ca.us/

ORANGE

Irvine Park 3rd Thursdays Blues Series - Performance by The Legendary Joe Houston and the Oozie Blues takes place from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Irvine Park (off Jamboree Rd. north of Chapman) on September 16. Bandshell is across parking lot from O.C. Zoo. Concert is free but PARKING IS NOT. Information: (562) 799-2456 or http://www.ocparks.com/.

Orange International Street Fair - Four blocks of ethnic food (for purchase), live music, arts and crafts booths and children's activities. Fair takes place in vicinity of Chapman Avenue and Glassell. This event can be very crowded and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Information: (714) 538-3581 x323, (714) 532-6260 or http://www.cityoforange.org/.

• Friday, Sept. 3: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

• Saturday, Sept. 4: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

• Sunday, Sept. 5: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Oliphant Hall Opening Gala, Concert and Reception at Chapman University - "Opera Throughout the World." Performance by the Chapman University Choir, Chamber Orchestra and alumni soloists on September 18 at 8 p.m. Tours of Oliphant Hall from 6 - 7 p.m. and doors to Memorial Auditorium (Memorial Hall) open at 7 p.m. Information: (714) 977-6871 or http://www.chapman.edu/, click events calendar

PLACENTIA

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Photograph "Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head" © 1985 Dorothy A. Birsic

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

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SAN CLEMENTE

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

San Juan Capistrano Summer Concert Series - All performances take place at 6 p.m. in historic Town Center Park, 31806 El Camino Real. Information: (949) 493-5911 or http://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/

• September 15 - Rockit Scientists (50s/60s Classics)

SANTA ANA

Fiesta of the Americas/Fiesta Patrias - This festival celebrates the Independence Days of several Latin and South American countries that coincide with Mexican Independence Day. Event takes place on September 11 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on September 12 from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. in the six-block area of the 4th Street Corridor in Old Town Santa Ana (from French Street to Broadway). Includes continuous live entertainment on the main stage, arts and crafts booths, a carnival and food vendors. Information: (310) 914-0015, http://www.fiestasoftheamericas.com/, or http://www.fiestaspatriascalifornia.com/