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Concerts by City - Orange County

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To view concerts listed for a particular city, scroll down to the city name or click on a section of the alphabet below. Also, don't forget to visit O.C.'s two monthly artists open houses. The DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA ARTISTS VILLAGE OPEN HOUSE takes place every first Saturday of the month from 7 - 10 p.m., Second Street and Broadway. Exhibits and occasional performances vary from month to month. Information: (714) 564-5625 or the Santa Ana city website. The FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK in Laguna Beach takes place every first Thursday of the month from 6 - 9 p.m. Information: (949) 497-0716 or www.firstthursdaysartwalk.com.

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ALISO VIEJO

Aliso Viejo Summer Concert Series - Concert is from 5 - 6:30 at the Grand Park Amphitheater, Grand and Horizon. Information: (949) 362-5890 or http://www.cityofalisoviejo.com/

September 12 - SMOKIN' (Boston Tribute)

ANAHEIM

Downtown Anaheim Farmers Market - All concerts are at noon in Downtown Anaheim at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street. Information: (714) 956-3586 or http://www.downtownanaheim.com/.

September 16 - DUE TO A SCHEDULE CHANGE, THERE WILL BE NO LIVE MUSIC/TRANSPORTATION FAIR TODAY. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE

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). Limited seating is provided, so lawn chairs are recommended. 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.

BUENA PARK

There are no listings for Buena Park this month.

COSTA MESA

There are no listings for Costa Mesa this month.

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/.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

There are no listings for Fountain Valley this month.

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

GARDEN GROVE

There are no listings for Garden Grove this month.

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)

LA HABRA

There are no listings for La Habra this month.

LA PALMA

There are no listings for La Palma this month.

LAGUNA BEACH

There are no listings for Laguna Beach this month.

LAGUNA HILLS

There are no listings for Laguna Hills this month.

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

There are no listings for Lake Forest this month.

LOS ALAMITOS

There are no listings for Los Alamitos this month.

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/

NEWPORT BEACH

Newport Beach Summer Concert Series - Concerts begin at 5 p.m. Since each concert is in a different park, location information will be listed on the date the concert takes place. Information: (949) 644-3309 or http://www.newport-beach.ca.us/

September 19 - Ray and the Corsairs (50s/60s Oldies). Concert is in Peninsula Park, Main Street at Oceanfront on the Balboa Peninsula.

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

There are no listings for Placentia this month.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

There are no listings for Rancho Santa Margarita this month.

SAN CLEMENTE

There are no listings for San Clemente this month.

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 Rock)

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/

SEAL BEACH

Seal Beach Summer Concert Series - Concerts are on Wednesdays from 6 - 8, Main Street at the Seal Beach Pier. Information: (562) 799-0179, (562) 799-9660 or http://www.sealbeachchamber.org/.

September 1 - High Hills Band (Bluegrass)

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STANTON

There are no listings for Stanton this month.
TUSTIN

There are no listings for Tustin this month.
WESTMINSTER

Westminster Dia de la Familia (Day of the Family) - Folklorico dancers, bands, food (for purchase) and other activities. Event takes place from 1 - 5 p.m. on September 12 at Sigler Park, 7200 Plaza Street. Information: (714) 895-2860 or http://www.ci.westminster.ca.us/.

YORBA LINDA

Nixon Library Family Concert Series - All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075 or www.nixonlibrary.org/family_concerts.shtml.

September 5 - Labor Day Sunday, no concert scheduled

September 12 - Nicoline Gleason, Soprano

September 19 - Reperatory Opera Company

September 26 - Scott August presents "Distant Spirits," original flute music in the Spirit of the American Indians

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