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Concerts By City - All CitiesThis page lists concerts for all counties and locations by city name. Scroll down to the name of the city you are looking for or click on the appropriate section of the alphabet below. Please remember that all schedules are subject to change. You may click here to return to "Concerts by City" and click here to go to the "Concerts by Date" main calendar page. A - D | E - I | J - L | M - R | S - Z Also, this summer www.dorothyswebsite.org is pleased to be able to present the works of Guest Painter Debra Huse. Debra is a contemporary colorist and impressionist painter with a gallery on Balboa Island. If you'd like to learn more about Debra and her paintings, please click here to visit the site's "Guests" page.
"Classic Vineyard" "Cabernet Harvest" "Sonoma Sunrise" Aliso Viejo Summer Concert Series - Concerts are every other week from 5 - 6:30 at the Grand Park Amphitheater (Town Center area). Information: (949) 362-5890 or http://www.cityofalisoviejo.com/
ANAHEIM There are no listings for Anaheim this month. BELLFLOWER Bellflower Summer Streetfest 2005 - Concerts, farmers market and vendors are on Bellflower Blvd. between Flower and Oak from 6 - 9 p.m. Information: (562) 804-1424 x2552 or http://www.bellflower.org/
September 24 - 1st Annual Apple Harvest Festival. The Bellflower Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the city's first annual Apple Harvest Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Bellflower along Bellflower Boulevard. The event features apple baking contests for pies or cobblers, and for preserves, jam or butter. There will also be a pie eating contest, beer garden, food booths, vendors and crafts. Peter Tilden of KZLA Radio will serve as the event emcee from 1 - 3 p.m., and music will be provided by Dave Storm and the Thunder Creek Band. Information: (562) 867-1744 or http://www.bellflowerchamber.com/ September 24 - Music on the Plaza. - Caravana (Latin/Pop). Summer concert series is in Town Center Plaza every fourth Saturday of the month from 7 - 9 p.m. Town Center Plaza is off Bellflower Blvd. between Oak and Belmont. Bring lawn chairs. Information: (562) 804-1424 x2268 or http://www.bellflower.org/. BREA Brea Jazz Festival - Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night in September (and October 1) from 7 - 11 p.m. on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or http://www.breadowntown.com/.
"Work in Progress" BUENA PARK Buena Park Summer Concert Series - Part 2 - Concerts take place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Buena Park Downtown (Mall), 8308 On The Mall, La Palma/Dale. Information: (714) 503-5000 or http://www.buenaparkdowntown.com/
To return to the top of the page, click here. CERRITOS September 2 - Friday Concerts in the Plaza. Three Blind Mice (Jazz). Performance begins at 6 p.m. in the Liberty Park Plaza, 19211 Studebaker Road. Information: (562) 916-8565 or http://www.ci.cerritos.ca.us/ September 11 - Partriots Day Remembrance Ceremony and Patriotic Concert. The City of Cerritos will host a special Remembrance Ceremony and Patriotic Concert in honor of the victims and heroes involved in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The event will take place at the Cerritos Civic Center, 18125 Bloomfield, from about 4:45 - 6 p.m. There will be a short musical prelude at 4:45, the ceremony, and a 30 - 40 minute concert. Information: (562) 865-8101 or http://www.ci.cerritos.ca.us/ September 30 - Ukulele Festival Opening Night Concert. Friday night is Ukulele Club Night. Come and support your favorite Ukulele Club as they play in a free concert from 5:30 - 9 p.m. at the Cerritos Park East Community Center, 13234 E. 16th Street (between Carmenita and Shoemaker). Information: (562) 407-2611, (714) 826-9204, http://www.ukulelefestival.org/http://www.ci.cerritos.ca.us/ CHINO HILLS Chino Hills Summer Concert Series - All performances take place at 6:45 p.m. at Crossroads Park, Chino Hills Parkway and Eucalyptus Ave. Information: (909) 364-2700 or http://www.chinohills.org/
CITY OF INDUSTRY There are no listings for City of Industry this month. COSTA MESA Weekends, September 3 - 25 - Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza. - The 4th Annual Festival of Children is a month-long celebration of the wonders of childhood with celebrity appearances, music and dance performances, activities and workshops. Most events are Saturdays and Sundays between 11:30-noon - 4-5 p.m. in the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza, Bristol St./405 Freeway. Over 50 local children's charities participate in the event. See Festival website for full schedule. Information: (714) 438-3286, www.festivalofchildren.org/calendar.html or http://www.south-coast-plaza.com/. To return to the top of the page, click here.
"Ensenada Fish Market" CULVER CITY August 28 - Fiesta La Ballona - Part two of weekend celebration. Main stage acts from noon - 5 p.m. include at noon: Sangoma (World/Family), at 1:15: Tom Nolan Band (R&B), at 2:45: Rockit Scientists, at 3:45: Joel Penner Sextet (Standards/Jazz), and at 5 p.m.: Mother Jones Band (Rock 'n Roll/Jam Band). Also performances on community stage from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rides, carnival games, etc for fee at event. Information: (310) 253-5762, http://www.fiestalaballona.org/, or http://www.ci.culver-city.ca.us/. Culver City Summer Sunset Music Festival - Concerts begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday nights at the Culver City City Hall courtyard, 9770 Culver Boulevard (at Duquesne). Information: (310) 253-5762, www.culvercitymusic.org/, or www.ci.culver-city.ca.us/.
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/
DANA POINT AND DANA POINT HARBOR Dana Point Summer Concert Series - Part 2 - Concerts take place on Sundays from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at Pines Park, 34941 Camino Capistrano. Information: (949) 248-3530 or http://www.danapoint.org/
September 10 and 11 - Toshiba Tallships Festival - The Ocean Institute celebrates its 21th year hosting the largest gathering of tallships on the West Coast. The festival will feature an array of family activities including live music, art shows, living history demonstrations, and food vendors. Also maritime displays and presentations, Polynesian dancers, interactive pirate encampment and cannon battles. Grass Park activities, Chantey concerts, arts and crafts show, pirate and living history encampments and vendor area are free. Fees for entry to Ocean Education Center, Tallship tours and cruises range from about $7 - $50. Entertainment includes sea-faring music, traditional island dancers and more. Full information and schedules on website. Information: (949) 496-2274, www.tallshipsfestival.com/ or www.danapointharbor.com/. DIAMOND BAR There are no listings for Diamond Bar this month.
"Rivals" DOWNEY There are no listings for Downey this month. To return to the top of the page, click here. 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. Also beer garden, kids activities and more. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us/museum.
September 16 - CSUF Concert Under the Stars. The 22nd annual Concert Under the Stars will take place at 7:30 p.m. on the lawn north of the Titan Gymnasium on the California State University Fullerton Campus. Evening is a catered/ticketed event, but members of the public are welcome to bring lawn chairs and watch the show from the open lawn spaces. Evening of Broadway show tunes by CSUF alumni and theater/dance students. The CSUF campus is located on State College Blvd. between Nutwood and Yorba Linda Blvd. Information: (714) 278-2586 or http://www.fullerton.edu/. September 30 - October 2 - St. Juliana Church Parish Fiesta. The Fenians (Irish) play from 7 - 10 p.m. on Friday night (September 30). On October 1, Two Fifths (Rock and Roll) play from 3 - 5 p.m., and the Doo Wah Riders (Country) play from 7 - 10 p.m. Festival is at 1320 N. Acacia. Also rides/games/food vendors (for fee), etc. Information: (714) 879-1965 or http://www.stjulianachurch.org/ ** Fullerton Friends of Music concert series returns beginning October 30! ** GARDEN GROVE There are no listings for Garden Grove this month. HACIENDA HEIGHTS October 1 - World Festival of Sacred Music Event. Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Choir and the Agape International Choir. The 165-member Agape International Choir joins the forty monastics of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Choir in their sanctuary at the Hsi Lai Temple. The Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Choir celebrates the pristine sound of Buddhist chanting, and the Agape Choir performs songs written by Music Director Dr. Rickie Byars-Beckwith and the Spiritual Director of Agape International Spiritual Center, Rev. Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith. The event takes place from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Lo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights, 3456 South Glenmark Drive. Please call and make reservations. Information: (626) 961-9697 or http://www.festivalofsacredmusic.org/ HERMOSA BEACH September 3 - 5 - Labor Day Fiesta Hermosa. - Arts and crafts, cantina, two stages of live music and beer and wine garden each day of Labor Day weekend. Fiesta is from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Pier/Hermosa Avenues; Pier Avenue stage is at Pier/Strand, and Beer Garden Stage is at 11th Street/Beach Drive. See website for full entertainment schedule. Free parking at Northrop Grumman lot and free shuttle all day, or park at Mira Costa High School and take free Wave shuttle bus. Information: (310) 376-0951 or http://www.fiestahermosa.com/. To return to the top of the page, click here.
"Newport Harbor" HUNTINGTON BEACH September 10 - Senior Saturday Community Festival - Hosted by the Huntington Beach Council on Aging, the event features live music and over 60 sponsor booths with information, products and services. Activities are from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Pier Plaza at the Huntington Beach Pier, Pacific Coast Highway/Main Street. Information: (714) 536-9387 or http://www.hbvisit.com/. Pier Plaza Summer Sunday Concert Series - Live music in the amphitheater at the Huntington Beach Pier (Pacific Coast Highway/Main). Concerts start at 1 p.m. and last until about 3 p.m. Information: (714) 536-5486 or http://www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us/.
Surfin' Sundays Concert Series - Remaining Sunday concerts are from 1 - 3 p.m. in the parking lot behind the International Surfing Museum, 411 Olive (off Main Street). Information: (714) 960-3483 or http://www.surfingmuseum.org/.
Sept. 30 - October 2 - Sts. Simon and Jude Church Fall Festival. The Tijuana Dogs will play from 7 - 10 p.m. on Friday night and the Fenians (Irish) will play from 7 - 10 p.m. on Saturday night at the festival. Address is 20444 Magnolia (at Indianapolis). Also rides/games/food vendors (fee) etc. Information: (714) 962-3333 or http://www.ssj.org/ IRVINE September Sundays Concert Series - Concerts are from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at the Col. Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park at the Irvine Civic Center, Harvard/Alton. Information: (949) 724-6606 or http://www.ci.irvine.ca.us/
September 29 - UCI 40th Anniversary Concert. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of UCI, the University, along with the City of Irvine, will host a concert in Aldrich Park at the center of campus featuring The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. University and city officials will make comments at 6 p.m., and the concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission and parking on campus after 4 p.m. are free. Information: (949) 824-5252 or http://www.uci.edu/ To return to the top of the page, click here. September 28 - Sights and Sounds of India. Program of music, dance and food of India. Performance presented by the Cultural Education Program of the National Honors Society of Diamond Bar High School. Program is at 4 p.m. at the La Habra Library, 221 East La Habra Boulevard. Information: (714) 526-7728, (562) 964-0078 or http://www.ocpl.org/ LA HABRA HEIGHTS There are no listings for La Habra Heights this month. LA MIRADA October 1 - Annual Celebration in the Park. Annual turn-of-the-century Victorian-themed fair celebrates the city's heritage. The event will be held at Neff Park (San Cristobal Dr./San Esteban Dr.) from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes historic demonstrations (quilting, woodworking, lace making, etc.), Red Wagon parade, victorian tea garden, antique car show, pony rides and more. Entertainment includes a puppet show, mime performer, swing dancers and the Dapper Dans Barbershop Quartet. Information: (562) 943-7277 or http://www.cityoflamirada.org/ ** La Mirada Symphony concert season begins October 29! ** LA PALMA There are no listings for La Palma this month. To return to the top of the page, click here.
"Sunset Sail" LAGUNA BEACH There are no listings for Laguna Beach this month. LAGUNA HILLS There are no listings for Laguna Hills this month. LAGUNA NIGUEL September 11 - September 11 Memorial Event. The City of Laguna Niguel will hold a commemorative event to honor those who lost their lives in the 9-11 terrorist attacks and recognize the efforts of the police and fire departments. The event will take place in the Crown Vally Community Park amphitheater, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, at 5 p.m. Information: (949) 425-5100 or http://www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us/ LAKE FOREST There are no listings for Lake Forest this month. LAKEWOOD September 11 - Lakewood Patriot Day Concert - Concert will be held from 4 - 6:30 p.m. in Del Valle Park, 5939 Henrilee Street at Woodruff. Fourth annual concert features the American Winds Concert Band, conducted by Larry Curtis, and guest vocalists. "American Rhapsody" performance of familiar patriotic tunes and American classics. Information: (562) 866-9771 or www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation LONG BEACH September 14 - El Dorado Nature Center Summer Concerts - Cultural Rhythms series continues 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 Shark Lagoon Nights at the
Aquarium of the Pacific - Shark Lagoon Nights lets all ages enjoy
live music while observing the sharks at Harbor Terrace. Please note: the
Aquarium itself is not open during this time. Only the Shark Lagoon and
restaurant/gift shop areas are open for the evening from 6 - 9 p.m. Music
is from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Friday nights (except Sept. 23). Admission is
free, food/drinks for purchase. Aquarium address is 100 Aquarium Way.
Information: (562) 590-3100 or http://www.aquariumofthepacific.org/
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ALAMITOS There are no listings for Los
Alamitos this month. "Reservado" LOS
ANGELES - DOWNTOWN (AND VICINITY) September 3 - Drum
Downtown! - Drum circles (an informal music-making experience)
will be held on September 3 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Music Center
Plaza, Grand Avenue between First and Temple Streets. Hand drums, shakers,
tambourines and other percussion instruments will be provided, and those
attending are also welcome to bring their own. Information: (213) 972-3660
or http://www.musiccenter.org/. Dance Downtown! -
Put on your dancing shoes and come to the Music Center Plaza for dancing
in the moonlight on the loveliest nights of the year. Evenings begin with
a beginner dance lesson (first come, first served) at 6:30 p.m. Live music
from 7:15 - 10 p.m. Admission is free and a wooden dance floor is
provided. A different type of dance is taught each week. Information:
(213) 972-3660 or http://www.musiccenter.org/ September
16 - Swing with Flattop Tom and his Jump Cats September
30 - Zydeco/Cajon with Bennie and the Swampgators 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/.
Weekly - Midday Organ Recital at Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral - Free half-hour organ recitals take place most Wednesdays at 12:45 p.m. (after the noon mass). 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), and on every third Sunday from 3 - 5 p.m. Tuesdays are Tribute Tuesdays and Sundays are Salsa Sundays. Information: (213) 847-4970 or visit www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/concerts.htm.
"Harbor Sunset" September 16 - 18 - Mexican Independence Day Celebration on Olvera Street. Events include music, art, film, food, exhibits, festivities and other cultural activities for the entire family. Hours are Friday noon - 10 p.m., Saturday noon - 10 p.m. and Sunday noon - 9 p.m. Information: (213) 485-8372 or http://www.olvera-street.com/ September 22 - 25 - 32nd Annual Los Angeles Korean Festival - The Festival takes place over four days at Seoul International Park, 3250 San Marino Street (near Normandie/Olympic). This year's theme is "Celebration of Excellence." Schedule varies from day to day but includes market fair, world culture/stage performances, Korean parade (Saturday 3 p.m.), 3rd World Culture Talent Show (Friday) and more. Also games and carnival rides (for fee). In addition to commemorating the 100th year of Korean immigration, the festival is a means for people to come together, share cultures and get a better understanding of their fellow neighbors. Hours are 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. See website for full schedule and details. Information: (213) 487-9696 or http://www.lakoreanfestival.com/. September 24 - World City Performance Series - The family performance series returns with Geri Keams and the Git-Hoan Dancers. Storyteller Geri Keams honors her Native American tradition of remembering and carrying on the ancient tribal stories, chants and legends. Git-Hoan Dancers use hand-carved masks, headdresses and skin and wood drums to illuminate the Pacific Northwest traditions of the Tsimshian. This month's World City is part of the World Festival of Sacred Music. World City concerts are performances celebrating the diversity of cultural traditions in Los Angeles. Performances are at 11 a.m., 12:30 and 2 p.m. in the outdoor W.M. Keck Foundation Children's Amphitheater at the Walt Disney Concert Hall (2nd/Grand). Information: (213) 250-ARTS or www.musiccenter.org/education. WORLD FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC - The World Festival of Sacred music takes place from September 17 - October 2 in a number of locations throughout Southern California. The following are free events taking place in Los Angeles. Further listings are available in the information for cities in which the events are taking place. September 23 - World Festival of Sacred Music Event (Los Angeles/Hollywood). An evening of Kirtan at the Self-Realization Fellowship Hollywood Temple. The Self Realization Fellowship warmly welcomes the public to experience the spiritually uplifting power of Kirtan - devotional chanting in a peaceful setting. The SRF monastic order leads a participatory journey into the mystical sound of kirtans in English, Sanskrit, Hindi and Bengali, accompanied by harmonium, tabla, cymbals, tanpura and bells. Founded in 1942, the Hollywood Temple was one of the principal places where Paramahansa Yogananda led his services and is now considered a place of pilgrimage for devotees of the Self-Realization Fellowship. Information: (323) 661-8006. (323) 225-2471, http://www.festivalofsacredmusic.org/ or http://www.yogananda-srf.org/ September 24 - World
Festival of Sacred Music Event. Alchemy Handbell Ensemble. A
family afternoon of hands-on workshops and a concert of "hands on bells."
The Alchemy Handbell Ensemble, led by Boude Moore, returns to perform in
the newly-renovated Barnsdall Gallery Theater. The ringing of bronze-cast
bells tuned to different pitches offers intricate melodic patterns and
tones reminiscent of the sweet pure sounds of English church tower bells.
The event provides an opportunity to participate in demonstrations at the
Junior Arts Center with the Alchemy Handbell Ensemble in the afternoon as
well as visit the Municipal Art Gallery exhibits. The full performance in
the Gallery Theater will take place at 7 p.m. Student workshops will be
held at 3:45, 4:30 and 5:15 p.m. All events are in the Barnsdall Junior
Arts Center Gallery and Gallery Theater, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard.
Information: (323) 644-6275, (323) 644-6295, or http://www.festivalofsacredmusic.org/
September 24 - World
Festival of Sacred Music Event. Mystical Persian Music and Soulful
African American Spirituals from the Lian Ensemble and the Gwen Wyatt
Chorale. The program of the Lian Ensemble features original work and
improvisations that draw on Persian classical music, Sufi poetry and
postmodern jazz. The multi-ethnic Gwen Wyatt Chorale excels in its
interpretations of traditional spirituals and contemporary gospel music of
jubilation and liberation. The performance is at 4 p.m. at the Westminster
Presbyterian Church, 2230 W. Jefferson Boulevard. Information: (323)
292-9227 x2, http://www.festivalofsacredmusic.org/,
http://www.gwenwyattchorale.com/,
or http://www.lianrecords.com/ September 24 - World
Festival of Sacred Music Event. Watts Tower Day of the Drum
Festival. The 24th Annual Day of the Drum Festival is dedicated to the
traditional role of drumming in human societies and features an
adventurous and virtuosic repertoire from African, Asian, Native American,
South American, Caribbean and European drummers. The event takes place at
the Watts Tower Arts Center, 1727 E. 107th Street, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Information: (213) 847-4646, http://www.festivalofsacredmusic.org/
or www.culturela.org/events/index.html September 25 - World
Festival of Sacred Music Event. Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz
Festival. The 29th Annual Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival is a
celebration of jazz - one of America's most sacred traditions. With music
from gospel and blues to Latin jazz and avant garde, the festival
musicians join forces to present a program that explores the heritage and
vitality of this enduring art form. The festival will take place from 10
a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Watts Towers Art Center, 1727 E. 107th Street.
Information: (213) 847-4646, http://www.festivalofsacredmusic.org/
or www.culturela.org/events/index.html September 29 - World
Festival of Sacred Music Event. Of Melodies Old: New Works by the
APPEX Ensemble. Recasting traditional melodies and rhythms into new sounds
and textures, and adapting musical styles in a joyful collaboration that
speaks of collapsing boundaries and exploring new frontiers, the event
features internationally renowned artists from Asia and the United States.
Artists performing include: Abhijit Banerjee, table maestro from India, I
Dewa Putu Berata, master Indonesian percussionist from Bali, Kenny Endo,
taiko drummer from Hawaii, Kyaw Kyaw Naing, leading exponent of the pat
waing (circle drum) of Burma, Qi-Chao Liu, Chinese wind instrumentalist
from Los Angeles, and Emiko Susilo, world-class vocalist from Bali/USA.
The event will take place from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Japanese American
Museum Plaza, 369 East First Street (corner of First and Central Avenue).
Information: (213) 625-0414, http://www.festivalofsacredmusic.org/
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here. "Eat Lotsa Fish" LOS
ANGELES - MUSEUM DISTRICT Friday Night Jazz at
LACMA - Concerts are from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the outdoor Los
Angeles Times Central Court of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905
Wilshire Boulevard. Admission to the museum's regular (non-ticketed)
exhibits is also free after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6000 or http://www.lacma.org/. September
2 - Art Davis Quintet September
9 - Lanny Morgan Sextet September
16 - Sara Leib Quartet September
23 - Don Preston Quartet September
30 - Bennie Maupin Quartet "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: (323) 857-6234 or http://www.sundayslive.org/.
To return to the top of the page, click here. LOS ANGELES - U.S.C. CAMPUS/VICINITY USC Thornton School of Music Performances - Performances are in the Alfred E. Newman Recital Hall or Bovard Auditorium on the U.S.C. campus (see individual events). Information: (213) 740-2584 or http://www.usc.edu/music.
September 8 - NFL Opening Kickoff Concert. Multi-platinum recording artists Good Charlotte and 17-year-old pop singer Rihanna will join Maroon 5 and Kanye West for a free concert at the site of the NFL's first Super Bowl - the Los Angeles Coliseum - as a part of the NFL Opening Kickoff presented by Sprint. There will also be video footage from the Rolling Stones "A Bigger Bang" world tour. The concert will take place outside the Coliseum. Gates will open at 2:30 p.m. and music and festivities will run through 6 p.m. Also participating will be 24 NFL greats including Marcus Allen and pro football Hall-of-Famers plus the USC Marching Band. Information: www.nfl.com/kickoff LOS ANGELES - WEST Getty Center Garden Concerts for Kids - Getty Garden Concerts for kids take place on three weekends in August. No reservations are necessary, and performances take place in the Central Garden at 4 p.m. Parking at the Getty is $7. Information: (310) 440-7300 or http://www.getty.edu/.
Friday Nights at the Getty - Performances take place in the Harold M. Williams Auditorium of the Getty Center at 7:30 p.m. Performances are free, but reservations are required. Limit of four seats per reservation. Parking at the Getty is $7. Information: (310) 440-7300 or http://www.getty.edu/.
Saturday Afternoon Concerts at the Skirball Cultural Center's Cafe Z - Performances take place from noon - 2 p.m. in the Center's Cafe Z. Reservations are not necessary. Information: (310) 440-4500 or http://www.skirball.org/.
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"Return of the Dory Fishermen" 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 18 - 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 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/ MARINA DEL REY Fisherman's Village Weekend Concerts - Concerts are every Saturday and Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way. Free parking for the first two hours, no purchase necessary (request validation at any store). Information: (310) 823-5411 or http://www.beaches.co.la.ca.us/.
MISSION VIEJO September 24 - 25 - St. Kilian Church Oktoberfest. On Saturday (Sept. 24) afternoon karaoke and the Max Bishop Big Band beginning at 6:30 p.m. On Sept. 25, Vitae (Praise/Worship/Rock) from 1 - 4 p.m., and classic rock featuring David Wells and Brandon DeVar from 5 - 8 p.m. Festival is at 26872 Estanciero Drive (near Marguerite). Also booths/games/food vendors (for fee), etc. Information: (949) 586-4440 or http://www.stkilianchurch.org/ NEWPORT BEACH Newport Beach Summer Concert Series - Concerts begin at 5 p.m. Each concert is in a different park. September: Bob Henry Park, Dover/16th Street. Information: (949) 644-3211 x2156 or http://www.city.newport-beach.ca.us/
September 11 - Sunday Musicale at the Newport Beach Public Library - "Till We Meet Again" with Mignonne Profant. Mignonne Profant is an actress, singer and dancer who is equally comfortable with opera, musical theater and cabaret. Her concert will feature the music of 1914 - 1919 with classics such as "I Love a Piano" and "You Made Me Love You," as well as treaures long forgotten. Performance is at 3 p.m. at the public library, 1000 Avocado Avenue. Information: (949) 717-3800 or http://www.newportbeachlibrary.org/ September 15 - Orange Crush at the Orange County Museum of Art - Monthly after-hours party at the museum features live jazz in conjunction with Villa America. Tonight: Organ jazz by the Joe Bagg Trio (organ/guitar/drums). Event is from 6 - 9 at the Orange County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Drive. Also gallery tours and refreshments. Information: (949) 759-1122 or http://www.ocma.net/ NORTH HOLLYWOOD September 18 - World Festival of Sacred Music Event. Hun Lakorn Lek Puppet Theater Troupe of Thailand. In an afternoon of Thai culture, artistic director Sakorn Yangkhiawsod, consecrated by the Thai Royal Family as National Artist in Performance Art, leads the only troupe in Thailand that performs this intricate and elegant art form. The puppeteers are classically-trained Khon dancers who work together in perfect unison on stage to produce the incredibly lifelike human movements and personality of each puppet. Also classical dance and music from the temple's music and dance troupes led by Kungwan Kurdpon. Event takes place beginning at 4 p.m. at Wat Thai, 12909 Cantara Street, North Hollywood. Information: (818) 997-9657, http://www.festivalofsacredmusic.org/ or http://www.watthaiusa.org/ NORWALK September 17 - 16th of September (Mexican Independence Day) Celebration - Fiesta takes place from 1 - 7 p.m. on the Norwalk Civic Center lawn, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard. Performance by the Susie Hansen Latin Band 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. Information: (562) 929-5544 or http://www.ci.norwalk.ca.us/ To return to the top of the page, click here.
"Sun Fever" ORANGE September 2 - 4 - Orange International Street Fair - Annual even takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2 - 4 in the Glassell/Chapman Ave. traffic circle area of downtown Orange. Four blocks of ethnic food vendors and music stages including everything from Irish music and Swiss yodeling to surf music and the blues. Hours are Friday 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Please note: this event can be very crowded and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. See website for full entertainment schedule. Information: http://www.orangestreetfair.com/ September 15 - Summer Blues Music Series - The Mama's Boys (Blues). Concert is from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road (off Jamboree Rd. just north of Chapman). Concert is free, but parking is $3. Information: (714) 973-6835 or (714) 229-0643 September 25 - Bach Contata Vespers Concert. Bach Contata Vespers Concert by the Jubilate Choir, St. John's 60-adult choir, and soprano Nona Watson. Concert is at 4 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 185 S. Center Street. Information: (714) 288-4400 PASADENA Levitt Pavilion Summer Concerts - Performances take place every Wednesday - Sunday through September 4. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday performances begin at 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. All concerts are in the Levitt Pavilion in Memorial Park, corner of Walnut and Raymond (near the Fair Oaks exit from the 210 Freeway). Information: (626) 683-3230 or http://www.levittpavilionpasadena.org/.
Pasadena Presbyterian Church Music at Noon Concerts - Concerts take place on Wednesdays at 12:10 in the church sanctuary and are open to the public. The church is in Downtown Pasadena at the corner of Colorado and Madison. Information: (626) 793-2191 or www.ppc.net/music/noonconcerts.html.
PLACENTIA There are no listings for Placentia this month. PUENTE HILLS/ROWLAND HEIGHTS There are no listings for Puente Hills/Rowland Heights this month. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA There are no listings for Rancho Santa Margarita this month. REDONDO BEACH Redondo Beach Pier Concert Series - Concerts are every Tuesday and Saturday from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Pier. Also special Labor Day weekend shows. Information: http://www.redondopier.com/ or http://www.redondo.org/.
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"Mission Tenders" 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/
SANTA ANA September 17 and 18 -
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 from 11 a.m. to
10 p.m. on the 17th, and from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on the 18th, 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, (310) 914-1933, http://www.fiestasoftheamericas.com/,
or http://www.fiestaspatriascalifornia.com/
SANTA
FE SPRINGS September 16 and 17 - 38th
Annual Fiestas Patrias - Events take place on Friday the 16th from
6 - 11 p.m. and on Saturday the 17th from 3 - 11 p.m. at the Neighborhood
Center, 9255 Pioneer Boulevard. Live entertainment and activities include
authentic Mexican food vendors, early California folk art workshops,
Mexico's Golden Age film festival, Mariachi Alma De Mi Tierra, children's
mariachi, and folklorico dancers. Also performances by the Chico Band on
Friday from 8:30 - 11 p.m. and Little Joe y La Familia on Saturday from 8
- 11 p.m. Information: http://www.santafesprings.org/
SANTA
MONICA Santa Monica Pier/Twilight
Dance Summer Concerts - Concerts are on Thursdays from 7:30 - 9:30
p.m. at the Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Boulevard at Colorado. Information:
(310) 458-8900, http://www.twilightdance.org/ or
http://www.santamonicapier.org/ September
1 - Shonen Knife (Alt. Rock) and The Knack
(Pop/Rock) October 1 - World Festival
of Sacred Music Event. World Jewish Music Fest. The Madison
Performance Series kicks off its 7th season of free community concerts
with a festival of World Jewish Music. This event celebrates the rich and
varied sounds of Jewish artistry. The afternoon's performers include
Stefani Valadez (Ladino), Klezmer Craze trio under the direction of
Russian clarinetist Leo Chelyapov, traditional Jewish folk dancing, and a
classical trio performing new and established work. The event takes place
beginning at noon at the Santa Monica Pier. Information: (310) 434-3431,
http://www.festivalofsacredmusic.org/
or www.smc.edu/madison ** The Santa Monica Symphony
season begins October 9! ** SEAL
BEACH September 25 - 9th Annual
Seal Beach Kite Festival. World champion kite flyers, gigantic
single line kites, kite ballet, kite building for kids, world famous
Japanese kite artists, music, prizes and more. Brief taiko drumming
presentations at 1 and 3 p.m. Events are from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Seal
Beach Pier. Photos from last year's event may be viewed at http://www.kiteclub.org/. Information:
(562) 596-7661 or http://www.upupandawaykites.com/ SIGNAL HILL There are no listings for
Signal Hill this month. STANTON There are no listings for
Stanton this month. "Newport Harbor Sunset" TUSTIN September 30 - October 2 -
Tustin Tiller Days - Annual community festival/carnival has been a
regular event since 1957 and provides the community with a way to
celebrate Orange County's agricultural heritage. Event features two stages
of entertainment, community/vendor booths, carnival rides/games (fee), and
more. Parade is on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Parade route: Begins at
Main/Pacific. Heads down Main to "C" to 1st Street, then on 1st Street to
Columbus Tustin Park. Tiller Days hours: Friday (September 30) 4 - 11
p.m., Saturday (October 1) 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday (October 2) 10 a.m. -
8 p.m., all at Columbus Tustin Park (Irvine/Prospect). Information: (714)
573-3326 or http://www.tustintillerdays.org/. VENICE September 25 - 22nd Annual
Abbot Kinney Festival - Arts and crafts, two stages of live music,
family activities, food vendors, and more. Event takes place from 10 a.m.
- 6 p.m. on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice. See website for
entertainment schedule. Information: (310) 396-3772 or http://www.abbotkinney.org/ WESTMINSTER September 11 - 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. at Sigler Park, 7200 Plaza Street. Information: (714) 895-2860 or http://www.ci.westminster.ca.us/. WHITTIER Whittier Summer Concerts -
Central Park - All performances begin at 7 p.m. in Central Park,
6532 Friends Avenue (Washington/Bailey). Information: (562) 464-3430 or http://www.cityofwhittier.org/. August
29 - Chico (A Little Bit of Everything - last concert of
season) ** The Rio Hondo Symphony season begins October 2! ** 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 http://www.nixonlibrary.org/, click Family Concert Schedule.
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