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Home | Poetry | Essays | Writing Excerpts | Free Concerts | Links | 2007 Extras | About the Site CONCERTS BY CITY - ORANGE COUNTY This page lists concerts in Orange County by city name. Click on the appropriate section of the alphabet for the city you are looking for, or continue scrolling down the page. Please remember that although every attempt is made to bring you the most current concert information, all schedules are subject to change. It is recommended that you confirm any performance you wish to attend. * * * The theme for this summer's site is "Pieces: Whole." Photographs on this page celebrate one piece of the site's existence - its fifth anniversary summer! All photographs have something, in some way, to do with the number or word "five." Unless otherwise noted, the pictures are © 2007 by Dorothy A. Birsic. A - D | E - I | J - L | M - R | S - Z
Photograph "Fifth Wheel, Thunderbird Style" © 2007 Dorothy A. Birsic City of Aliso Viejo Summer Concert Series. Concerts are from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Park Amphitheater at Town Center. Information: (949) 425-2500, www.avca.net or www.cityofalisoviejo.com
September 15 and 16 - Mexican Independence Day Celebration in Downtown Anaheim. Event presented by Sonido KWIZ 96.7 will take place in Downtown Anaheim at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Blvd). Details TBA. Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com. September 21 - Rumble and Rock on the Party Block. Evening event is co-sponsored by the Downtown Anaheim Business Association and Harley-Davidson of Anaheim/Fullerton. Harley Davidson and other motorcycle riders, as well as the public, are invited to head to Downtown Anaheim for a night of live music, a beer and wine garden and street fair. Tonight's bands will be Danny and the Day Trippers (60s) from 5 - 7:15 p.m. and L.A. Jones (Blues Guitar) from 7:45 - 10 p.m. Activities will take place in Downtown Anaheim at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Blvd). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com. Downtown Anaheim Farmers Market. All concerts are from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Downtown Anaheim at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Blvd). Market hours are 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com.
August 31 - Simon D-Tour Live at Brea Mall - The Simon D-Tour Live comes to Brea Mall from 3 - 9 p.m. The free evening event will feature performances by singers Jordan Pruitt and William Tell. Event includes stage contests, prizes, and more. Event will also be at Westminster Mall on Sept. 1 with Willam Tell and at Laguna Hills Mall on September 2 with Brooke Hogan and Jada. Information: www.simon.com, visit individual mall pages or click links to Simon D-Tour Live. Brea Concerts in the Park. Concerts are Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in City Hall Park, 401 S. Brea Boulevard. Information: (714) 990-7124, (714) 990-7100 or www.cityofbrea.net
Brea Jazz Festival - Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night in September beginning September 7. The Festival takes place 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, and reserved seating is also available. Kid Zone with children's activities from 7 - 9 p.m. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.
To return to the top of the page, click here. Buena Park Summer Concert Series - The Summer Concert Series continues at Buena Park Downtown (8308 On The Mall, La Palma between Dale and Stanton). Performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. Information: (714) 503-5000, www.buenaparkdowntown.com or www.ci.buena-park.ca.us.
Weekly on Sundays- The CAMP's Farm and Art Market. The CAMP's Farm and Art Market is held every Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the parking lot of The CAMP, 2937 Bristol. Each week features fresh produce, flowers, etc., local/emerging artists, hand-made goods and more. Live music from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Information: (714) 444-4CMP, (714) 966-6661, or www.thecampsite.com Weekends, September 1 - 23 - Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza. - The 6th 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 a.m. - noon and 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: (877) 492-KIDS (5437), www.festivalofchildren.org or http://www.south-coast-plaza.com/. September 15 - CAMPfire Music. An evening of music around the fire pit at The CAMP. Beverages provided courtesy of The CAMP. The event will be held at the fire pit next to Adventure 16, 2937 Bristol, from 7 - 10 p.m. Information: (714) 444-4CMP, (714) 966-6661 or www.thecampsite.com. September 30 - Community Arts Festival at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. The day of free music, dance and theater performances, hands-on arts activities and performance facility tours will be held from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on Town Center Drive (off Bristol, across from South Coast Plaza). There will be performances by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, Opera Pacific, Pacific Chorale, the South Coast Repertory Theater, and many other groups. See website for full schedule. Information: (714) 556-2787 or www.ocpac.org/artsfest. Metro Pointe Summer Entertainment Series. - Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and Sundays from 6 - 9 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.
Cypress Summer Concert Series - All performances take place at 6 p.m. on the Cypress Civic Center Green, 5275 Orange at Grindlay. Information: (714) 229-6780 or http://www.ci.cypress.ca.us
Photograph (left) "5 Skewered (Sports) Balls" © 2007 Dorothy A. Birsic DANA POINT AND DANA POINT HARBOR September 8 and 9 - Toshiba Tallships Festival - The Ocean Institute celebrates its 23rd year hosting the largest gathering of tallships on the West Coast. The festival will feature an array of family activities including live chantey 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. 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/. There are no listings for Fountain Valley this month. August 26 - St. Andrews Monthly Sunday Concert Series. Let the Lady Sing V. Concerts are held at 4:30 p.m at the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, 1231 E. Chapman Avenue. Information: (714) 870-4350 or www.standrewsfullerton.org September 15 - CSUF Department of Music Collage Concert. In conjunction with the University's 50th Anniversary Open House, this kaleidoscopic, fast-paced, hour-long program will highlight the department's large choral and instrumental ensembles, chamber groups, solo pianists and combos in a variety of performances. Performers include the Jazz Ensemble I, the University Singers, the CSUF Symphony Orchestra, University Wind Symphony and more. The concert is from 2 - 3 p.m. in the Meng Concert Hall on the CSUF campus. The campus is located at the corner of State College Boulevard and Nutwood Avenue. Information: (714) 278-3371 or www.arts.fullerton.edu September 18 - CSUF Department of Music Performances. Third Tuesday Recital. The lunchtime series features students from the Department of Music in a concert of selections from larger works or chamber pieces. Performances are at 1 p.m. in the Recital Hall on the CSUF campus. The campus is located at the corner of State College Boulevard and Nutwood Avenue. Information: (714) 278-3371 or www.arts.fullerton.edu September 29 - St. Juliana Church Fall Festival. Event is from 2 - 10 p.m. on September 29. Festival includes games, food vendors, family activities, petting zoo and entertainment: Alder Eagle Blues Band at 3 p.m. and Aerowatt (Classic Rock) at 5 p.m. Admission and entertainment are free. Church address is 1319 N. Acacia Avenue. Information: (714) 871-2829 or www.stjulianachurch.org. September 30 - St. Andrews Monthly Sunday Concert Series. Steven Speciale, piano. Concerts are held at 4:30 p.m at the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew the Apostle, 1231 E. Chapman Avenue. Information: (714) 870-4350 or www.standrewsfullerton.org 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 beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, beer garden, kids' rides and more. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.ci.fullerton.ca.us, click the "Museum" link in Departments.
To return to the top of the page, click here. Garden Grove Summer Concert Series. Concerts take place Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Eastgate Park, 12001 St. Mark Street (off Valley View). Information: (714) 741-5280, www.ci.garden-grove.org or www.ggcf.org
Tuesday Nights - Huntington Beach Surf City Nights. Event is from 5 - 9 p.m. on Main Street (between Pacific Coast Highway and Orange Avenue). There will be street entertainers/live performances, an organic farmers market, food booths, activities for children, sidewalk sales by area merchants and more. Free parking for two hours in the Main Promenade parking structure between 4 and 8:30 p.m. Information: (714) 841-3034 or www.hbdowntown.com. September 1, 2 & 3 - Boardfest: All-Girl Action Sports and Empowerment Festival. - Boardfest features a family-oriented beach exposition showcasing free attractions and games, surf clinics, skateboarding demonstrations, live music and stage performances all set against the backdrop of a top-rated professional women's surfing competition. Surf and skate competitions start at 8 a.m., stage activities from about 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Events 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the beach near the pier. Information: (714) 375-1132 or www.boardfest.com. September 8 - Senior Saturday Community Festival. - Annual event features live music and more about 75 sponsor booths with information, products and services geared toward seniors. Event takes place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Huntington Beach pier, Main Street/Pacific Coast Highway. Hosted by the Huntington Beach Council on Aging. Information: (714) 536-9387 or www.hbcoa.org. September 15 & 16 - Downtown Huntington Beach Surf and Art Walk. First event ever in which the first through third blocks of Main Street (downtown) will be closed for the weekend. Event will feature two days of live surf music, surf exhibits and the screening of the movie "Step into Liquid," children's activities, custom-built Harleys and more. Saturday hours are noon - 9 p.m. and Sunday hours are noon - 8 p.m. Surf band line-up is as follows: Saturday - The Relix from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., The Soundwaves from 1 - 2:30 p.m., Hot Plankton from 3 - 4:30 p.m., and Billy Blastoff from 5 - 7 p.m. On Sunday, the bands will be: Marauders from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Chum (Surfin' Sunday Concert Series performance) from 1 - 3 p.m., Outer Wave from 3:30 - 5 p.m. and The Reventlos from 5:30 - 7 p.m. See Downtown Huntington Beach website for further information. Information: (714) 536-5542, www.hbdowntown.com or www.surfcity-hb.org. Surfin' Sundays Concert Series - Sunday concerts feature surf music bands from 1 - 3 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Surf Museum, 411 Olive
(off Main Street), or at Pier Plaza (Main/Pacific Coast Highway). See individual concert dates for details. Information: (714) 960-3483 or http://www.surfingmuseum.org.
August 26 - Secret Samurai. Museum parking lot, 1 - 3 p.m. September 9 - The Verb and Glasgow Tiki Shakers. Museum parking lot, 1 - 3 p.m. September 16 - Chum. Concert will be held at Festival on Main Street (see above for details) from 1 - 3 p.m. September 23 - Goofyfoots. Museum parking lot, 1 - 3 p.m. September 30 - Duotones Paul Johnson & Gil Orr or Duotones +2 or PJs All Stars. Museum parking lot, 1 - 3 p.m. Performances at Bella Terra. - Friday night concerts take place from 7 - 9 p.m., and Saturday performances take place from 6 - 9 p.m. in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. Monday morning Kid's Klub events take place from 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Special performances are also included in the listings. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.
Huntington Beach Central Park Concerts - Concerts begin at 5 p.m. in Central Park (Golden West/Talbert) behind the main library. Information: (714) 842-4481, (714) 374-1650, www.surfcityevents.com, or www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us
Photograph "Five Figures in Laguna Beach Public Art" © 2007 Dorothy A. Birsic. Bronze sculpture entitled "Canyon Spririts" by Ralph Tarzian, part of Laguna Beach "Art in Public Places." September 29 - Irvine Global Village Festival 2007. - The annual festival celebrates the city's cultural diversity. Event takes place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Bill Barber Park (4 Civic Center Plaza, Alton/Harvard). Features live entertainment from local cultural organizations, and it will include a closing performance by South African contemporary rock group Just Jinjer. Also international marketplace, world culture exhibits, a kid's village, Walk for Unity, community partners pavilion and more. Admission and entertainment are free; food court tasting tickets will be available for purchase. Information: (949) 724-6606 or www.irvinefestival.org. Irvine Sizzlin' Summer Sundays - The Irvine Sizzlin' Summer Sundays concerts will take place beginning at 6 p.m. at Woodbridge Community Park, Alton Parkway/Lake. Information: (949) 724-6606 or www.cityofirvine.org
Tillys Unleashed Summer Concert Series - Tilly's will present concerts by up-and-coming Southern California rock bands. Concerts will take place from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Giant Wheel Court of the Irvine Spectrum Center. After the concert you can return to Tilly's for a chance to meet the band. Information: (714) 753-5180 or www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com, click events.
September 8 - Third Annual Coddington Foundation Car Show. The Third Annual Boyd Coddington Foundation Charity Car Show will be held from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Coddington Garage on Lambert (call for address). The event will include performances by Comedy Central's Ian Bagg, music by Jumpin' Jack Benny, the cast of TLC's show "American Hot Rod," tours of the garage, a beer and wine garden and kid zone. Information: (562) 691-8215 or www.boydcoddington.com There are no listings for La Palma this month. Laguna Beach residents: Please contact your city directly for information on summer concert programs. September 2 - Simon D-Tour Live at Laguna Hills Mall - The Simon D-Tour Live comes to Laguna Hills Mall from noon - 6 p.m. The free afternoon event will feature performances by singers Brooke Hogan and Jada. Event includes stage contests, prizes, and more. Event will also be at Brea Mall on August 31 with Jordan Pruitt and William Tell, and at Westminster Mall on Sept. 1 with Willam Tell. Information: www.simon.com, visit individual mall pages or click links to Simon D-Tour Live. To return to the top of the page, click here. September 11 - September 11th Remembrance Concert. The City of Laguna Niguel will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Concert to pay tribute to those who lost their lives, were injured, or suffered loss of family or friends in the tragic event. The event will also pay respect to the members of the military and local law enforcement and fire personnel who keep the community safe on a daily basis. The event will take place in the Crown Vally Community Park amphitheater, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, beginning at 6:30 p.m. It will include speakers, an American troubador show by musician/guitarist Kim Olson, and a candlelight vigil. Bring a low-back chair or blanket for seating. Information: (949) 425-5100 or www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us There are no listings for Lake Forest this month. There are no listings for Los Alamitos this month. August 30 - The Concert Hour at Saddleback College. WEDU. This new music ensemble is a quartet, but there are only three "regular" members. The fourth "wheel" always changes, and can be any
instrument. Performances take place from noon - 1 p.m. in Fine Arts Room 101 of Saddleback College. College address is 28000 Marguerite Parkway. Information: (949) 582-4656 or www.saddleback.edu
September 16 - Sunday Musicale at the Newport Beach Public Library. The Newport Beach Public Library presents violinist Paul Stein in a performance entitled "Alone, But Not Lonely -
Bach and Prokofiev Violin Solos." Performance is at 3 p.m. in the Friends Meeting
Room of the Central Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue. Information: (949) 717-3800 x 2 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org. The City of Newport Beach Summer Concert Series. Concerts are held from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in a different park each month. See individual
listings for park details. Information: (949) 644-3211 x2156 or www.city.newport-beach.ca.us August 26 - Scott Martin Latin Soul Band. Concert is in Bob Henry Park, Dover Drive/16th Street. August 31, Sept. 1 & 2 - Orange International Street Fair. Opening night for the annual three-day International Street Fair is August 31. Four blocks of international food vendors and ongoing entertainment on nine stages. Friday entertainment begins at 5 p.m. See website for full schedule of events and international "themed" area. Please note: this event can be extremely crowded and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Information: www.orangestreetfair.org Summer Blues Music Series. Concerts are Thursdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Irvine Regional Park in Orange (1 Irvine Park Road off Jamboree just north of Chapman). Information: (714) 972-6835 or www.ocparks.com, click events
To return to the top of the page, click here. Placentia Summer Concert Series. Concerts are from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in Tri-City Park, 2301 N. Kraemer (south of Imperial). Information: (714) 993-8232 or www.placentia.org
There are no listings for Rancho Santa Margarita this month. Photograph "View From Inside Mickey's Hat With 5 Windows and 5 Points of Light" © 2007 Dorothy A. Birsic. Photograph "Mickey's Hat" © 2006 Dorothy A. Birsic San Clemente Beach Concert Series: "Bringing the Bands to the Sand" - Concerts are from 6 p.m. to sunset on the beach north of the San
Clemente Pier. Information: (949) 492-1131 or www.san-clemente.org
August 30 - Common Sense (Reggae) September 16 - Mexican/Latino and Indigenous Peoples Festival. Annual community celebration will take place from 1 - 6 p.m. in Historic Town Center Park, 31806 El Camino Real. There will be entertainment, folklorico dancers, exhibits, food vendors and more. Bring a blanket or beach chair for seating. Information: (949) 493-5911 or www.sanjuancapistrano.org San Juan Capistrano Summer Nights - Concerts are from 6 - 8:30 p.m. in Historic Town Center Park,
31806 El Camino Real. Information: (949) 493-5911 or www.sanjuancapistrano.org
September 19 - Rockit Scientists (Classic Rock) September 15 and 16 - Fiestas de las Americas (Fiestas 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 15th, and from
11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on the 16th, 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/
September 16 - Cal State Fullerton 50th Anniversary Celebration Event. Mariachi Divas (All-Female Mariachi). As a part of Cal State University
Fullerton's 50th Anniversary celebration, this event will be a tribute to the university's Hispanic Serving Institution designation and what that means to the Latino community. The concert will begin
at 11:30 a.m. in Downtown Santa Ana. Information: www.fullerton.edu/50. There are no listings for Seal Beach this month. There are no listings for Stanton this month. There are no listings for Tustin this month. September 1 - Simon D-Tour Live at Westminster Mall. The Simon D-Tour Live comes to Westminster Mall
from noon - 6 p.m. The free afternoon event will feature performance by singer William Tell. Event includes
stage contests, prizes, and more. Event will also be at Brea Mall on August 31 with Jordan Pruitt and William Tell, and at Laguna Hills Mall on Sept. 2 with Brooke Hogan and Jada.
Information: www.simon.com, visit individual mall pages or click links to Simon D-Tour Live. September 11 - September 11 Remembrance. The City of Westminster will present a brief program in memory of the victims and heroes of the 9/11 attacks. The program will begin at noon in Sid Goldstein Freedom Park, 14180 All American Way. There will be short remarks by local officials, a moment of silence, a flag ceremony, and the playing of taps plus a soloist presentation. Information: (714) 895-2860 or www.ci.westminster.ca.us September 16 - Dia De La Familia (Day of the Family). Event takes place in Sigler Park, 7200 Plaza Street, from 1 - 5 p.m. Entertainment includes Las Tapatisas at 1:15 p.m., Guillermo Aguilar at 1:30 p.m., a dog show from 2 - 3 p.m. and Orcheta Charangoa (Cuban/Salsa) from 3 - 5 p.m. Information: (714) 895-2860 or www.ci.westminster.ca.us September 9 - 9/11 Commemorative Event at the Nixon Library. The Nixon Library will be holding a special 9/11 Commemorative Event in the East Room beginning at 1:30 p.m. There will be speakers including Orange County Sheriff Mike Carona and a presentation of inspirational music by the Orange High School Chamber Singers. The program will be followed at 3 p.m. by a performance of the Riverside Concert Band. Events will be held at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-3393 or www.nixonlibrary.org September 21, 22 & 23 - St. Martin de Porres Oktoberfest. Church festival takes place Friday from 5 - 11 p.m., Saturday from 2 - 11 p.m. and Sunday from 1 - 8 p.m. Includes rides/games and food sales (fee), plus entertainment. Admission and entertainment are free. Friday night: Mad Man Billy; Saturday: Johnny V and the Hypnotics (afternoon) and Film at Eleven (70s/R&B - evening); Sunday: Youth Praise Band (afternoon) and Flashback (evening). Parish address is 19791 Yorba Linda Boulevard. Information: (714) 970-2771 or www.smdpyl.org, click bulletins. Nixon Library Family Concert Series - All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m.
at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-3393, (714) 993-5075 or www.nixonlibrary.org.
August 26 - Soprano Keiko Takeshita and Pianist Chi Asada September 2 - Cellist Bongshin Ko September 9 - Special 9/11 Commemorative Event. Riverside Concert Band at 3 p.m. September 16 - Concert pianist and chamber music player Dr. Monica Lee September 23 - Concert cellist Kihae DeFazio September 30 - Concert pianist David Rubenstein To return to the top of the page, click here.
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