All Cities By Date

CONCERTS BY DATE - ALL CITIES

his page lists concerts by date for all cities in Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire. You may view the schedules by scrolling down the page or by clicking a date on the calendar below. 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.

September 2009
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STORIES FOR THE END OF SUMMER

"The habit of telling stories is one of the most primitive characteristics of the human race . . . The specimens of their narrative that have been gathered from all the ends of the earth and from the remotest times of which we have record show traces of purpose, now religious and didactic, now patriotic and political; but behind or beside the purpose one can discern the permanent human delight in the story for its own sake.

The oldest of stories are the myths: not the elaborated and sophisticated tales that one finds in, say, Greek epic and drama, but the myth pure and simple. This is the answer of primitive science to the question of the barbaric child, the explanation of the thunder or rain, or the origin of man or fire, of disease or death. The form of such myths is accounted for by the belief known as "animism," which assumed personality in every object and phenomenon, and conceived no distinction in the kind of existence of a man, a dog, a tree or a stone . . . Thus in primitive myth, the divinities of natural forces are not personifications, for there was no figure of speech involved; the storm, the ocean, and the plague were to the mythmakers actually persons. The symbolical element in literary myths is a later development, possible only as man gradually arrived at the realization of his separateness in kind from the non-human objects of his senses. With this realization came the attempt to adapt the myths that had come down from more primitive times to his new way of thinking, and the long process of making the myths reasonable and credible set in.

But while the higher myths were being thus transformed into the religions of the civilized man, the ways of thinking that had produced them in their original form survived to some extent in stories of less dignity, which made no pretensions to be either science or religion but which were told only because they entertained. Tales of this kind have come down from mouth to mouth . . . and are now being killed out only by the printing press and the diffusion of the art of reading . . . But happily many have been collected, and they are represented in the present volume by the "Marchen," or household tales preserved by Grimm. Far earlier written down, but less primitive in kind, are the Aesopic Fables . . . [and] still more recent, both in kind and in date, are the Wonder stories of modern manufacture represented here by the tales of Hans Christen Andersen. This nineteenth-century Dane had a marvelous knack of entertaining children by repeating old folk tales of the type collected by Grimm; and his success in this led him on to attempt inventing new ones. The new ones were successful, too; but though the incidents were often suggested by traditional stories, Hans Christen Andersen's finished products are to be regarded as a form of modern fiction worked out under the influence of more or less primitive folk-tales."

Introduction to "Folk-Lore and Fable," Harvard Classics, P. F. Collier and Son, 1909

The last set of additions to the summer site will be called "Stories for the End of Summer," a few additional fables, tales, and interesting tidbits for your reading and viewing pleasure. The ones included on this page are drawn from Aesop, Grimm, mythology and international stories, and they are accompanied by Dorothy's photographs and digital collages. One question for the end of summer is "What makes a story memorable?" Many of the tales presented this summer are as familiar to readers today as they were 100 years ago. So what will be the stories remembered for generations to come? Nobody can say. As stated above, some of the tradition of oral storytelling gave way to the printing press, just as the printing press has given up ground to the internet, television and films of today. But is the medium different from the story? Or is a good story timeless, regardless of the manner in which or through which it is told? Thank you for visiting the summer 2009 site, and don't forget the fall/winter/spring version of www.dorothyswebsite.org returns October 1. Look for the Guest Painter feature to return to this page in 2010.

SUNDAY AUGUST 30

ALISO VIEJO - CITY OF ALISO VIEJO SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Sapadilla (Calypso/Reggae). 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.

ANAHEIM - ANAHEIM GARDENWALK PERFORMANCES. John Henry Copen from 5 - 8 p.m. Performances take place in the Gala Garden at Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella. Information: (714) 635-7410 or www.anaheimgardenwalk.com.

CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Halau Na Pula Lehua I Ka Va Noe (Hawaiian/Hula) from 4 - 6 p.m. The Shoppes at Chino Hills will present a variety of performances throughout the summer. All events take place at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. The Stumbling Brothers (Classic Pop/Rock). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and Sunday from 6 - 9 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

CULVER CITY - FIESTA LA BALLONA. Annual event takes place at Veterans Park on Overland on Friday from 6 - 10 p.m., Saturday from noon - 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 6 p.m. Includes carnival rides, games and vendors (fee). This year's entertainment begins on Friday night with Fiesta Palooza from 6 - 9 p.m. featuring Culver City teen bands. On Saturday and Sunday there are two stages of entertainment. Main stage performances on Saturday are from 1 - 9 p.m. and include Pink Cadillac (50s), Gods of Rust (60s), King Chris and the Groove Thing (70s), 80z All Stars (80s) and the Susie Hansen Latin Band from 7 - 9 p.m. Sunday entertainment from noon - 6 p.m. includes Moondance (Swing), Francisco Aguabella (Afro-Cuban Jazz), Lisa Haley and the Zydecats (Zydeco), and the Culver City All Star Jazz Jam Band featuring Craig Fundyga. See website for full entertainment schedule, carnival hours and other activities. Information: (310) 253-6622 or www.fiestalaballona.org.

DANA POINT - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Tijuana Dogs (Pop/Rock). Concerts are from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at Heritage Park, 34400 Old Golden Lantern. Information: (949) 248-3530 or www.danapoint.org.

FULLERTON - ST. ANDREWS MONTHLY SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES. The Lady Sings VII with Jane Peterson, Lynn Farman, Maureen Hawk Turk and Mary Harrell. 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.saintandrewsfullerton.org

HOLLYWOOD - CITYWALK SUMMER BLOCK PARTY Today: Banda Los Recoditos, El Guero y su Banda Centenano, and Flex, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The CityWalk Summer Block Party will take place from June 25 - August 30 with something to do every night of the week. Mondays are KIIS-FM Summer Dance Crew Competitions, Tuesdays are Summer Night Swing (starting at 7:30 p.m.), Wednesdays will be CityRock Live! featuring 98.7 RockStar (starting at 7:30 p.m.) with a search for LA's best up and coming bands, Thursdays are Outdoor Movies (8 p.m., see the "Extras" section), Fridays are Flashback Fridays with music from the 60s - 90s with host and DJ Richard Blade (starting at 8 p.m.), Saturdays are Celebrity Band Saturdays with stars who act or dance by day and sing by night (starting at 8 p.m.), and Sundays are Descarga en CityWalk con Telemundo y Mun with Latin bands and celebrity appearances (starting at 5:30 p.m.). Information: www.citywalkhollywood.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. CHUM and Jason Lee and the RIP Tides. The Surfin' Sundays concert takes place this week from 1 - 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Surf Museum, 411 Olive (off Main). Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - CENTRAL PARK SUMMER CONCERTS. Orquesta Charangoa (Cuban). Concerts begin at 5 p.m. in Central Park (Golden West/Talbert) behind the Huntington Beach main library. Information: (714) 402-7158, (714) 891-6856, www.hbconcertband.org, or www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us.

LONG BEACH - SHORELINE VILLAGE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES. Scott Martin Latin Jazz. Friday and Saturday performances are from 7 - 10 p.m., and Sunday performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com.

LONG BEACH - AUGUST CONCERTS WITH THE ELM STREET BAND. Concerts following the end of the Long Beach Municipal Band's season with the Elm Street Band (Classic Rock) will take place on August 16, 20, 21 and 30. Locations are: August 16 - 4 - 6 p.m. at Whaley Park, 5620 Atherton, August 20 - 6 - 8 p.m. at Marina Park (near Marine Stadium, 5255 Paoli Way), August 21 - 6 - 8 p.m. at El Dorado Park, Studebaker/Willow, and August 30 - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Long Beach Peninsula, Ocean Boulevard/72nd Place. Information: www.elmstreetband.com or www.lbparks.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES Handsome Little Devils (Children). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Wednesday through Sunday night. Wednesday is Musica Latina, Thursday is World Music, Friday is Night Rhythms, Saturday is American Roots and Sunday is Target Children's Night. Wednesday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 6:30 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park is located in the northwest corner of the park near the intersection of West 6th Street and S. Park View Street (just west of downtown Los Angeles). Information: (213) 384-5701 or www.levittla.org.

LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Haydn Celebration Concert No. 9 with pianist Igor Lovchinsky. Concerts are at 6 p.m. at the Leo S. Bing Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Visit the Sundays Live website to find other ways of listening to the concerts, including LACMA's streaming audio of the performances. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6234 or www.sundayslive.org.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - GARDEN CONCERTS FOR KIDS AT THE GETTY CENTER. Justin Roberts (Indie Family Music). The concerts for children and their families take place from 4 - 5:30 p.m. in the Central Garden of the Getty Center. No reservations are required. Picnics and blankets are permitted on the lawns of the Central Garden, but no chairs, please. Parking at the Getty Center is $15. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - WEST LA FARMERS MARKET. Entertainment beginning between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Check website for entertainment schedule. Market hours are 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Also children's crafts table from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. The West LA Farmers Market is held at 11338 Santa Monica Boulevard. Information: (310) 281-7855 or www.westlafarmersmarket.com.

MANHATTAN BEACH - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Brian Lynn Jones and the Misfit Cowboys (Country). Concerts are on Sundays from 5 - 7 p.m. in Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach Blvd./Redondo Ave. Information: (310) 802-5417, www.citymb.info or http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Erik Ekstrand Ensemble (Swing/Jump/Jazz/Boogie). Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Free parking for two hours with validation. Information: www.visitthemarina.com.

PASADENA - LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Meg Okura's Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble (Jazz/Eastern). Regular season performances are five nights a week. Wednesday is Children's Night, Thursday is American Music Night, Friday is World Rhythms, Saturday is Musica Latina, and Sunday is Jazz Night. Shows begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Sunday, and at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, unless otherwise noted. All performances are at the Levitt Pavilion Bandshell in Memorial Park, corner of Walnut and Raymond in Old Town Pasadena. Information: (626) 683-3230 or www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.

PASADENA - 6TH ANNUAL SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES. "Jazz Jam" Grand Finale. The jazz series takes place Sundays from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Vroman's bookstore courtyard, 695 East Colorado Boulevard. Information: (626) 744-0340 or www.playhousedistrict.org.

SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE FARMERS MARKET. Critical Brass. The Sunday farmers market takes place from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 2640 Main Street. Music is from about 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Information: (310) 458-8712, (310) 458-8411, www.smgov.net/farmers_market/index.htm or www.farmersmarket.santa-monica.org.

SANTA MONICA - JAZZ ON THE LAWN 2009. John West. The 2009 Jazz on the Lawn concert series will take place on Sundays in August on the Santa Monica City Hall lawn, 1685 Main Street. Concerts are from 5 - 7 p.m., and free parking is available at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street, after 4 p.m. Information: (310) 458-8350, www.arts.santa-monica.org or www.smgov.net.

SIERRA MADRE - SIERRA MADRE CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Southern California Lyric Theater "Fairy Tales and Fantasy V." Concerts are Sundays from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Memorial Park Bandshell, 222 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard. Information: (626) 355-5278 or www.cityofsierramadre.com.

TORRANCE - COLUMBIA PARK SUMMER CONCERTS. L'il Mo and the Dynaflows. The family concerts are presented by local homeowners associations and take place from 4 - 6 p.m. at Columbia Park, 4045 West 190th Street. Bring lawn chairs/blankets. Information: (310) 618-2930 or www.torrancelive.us

WEST COVINA - WEST COVINA SYMPHONY. The West Covina Symphony, Dr. Sylvia Lee Mann, conductor and music director, presents "POPS! Goes the Symphony," a special free summer POPS concert. The performance will take place beginning at 7 p.m. at the Covina United Methodist Church, 437 W. San Bernardino Road. Information: (626) 771-0462 or www.westcovinasymphony.com.

WEST HOLLYWOOD - WEST HOLLYWOOD "SUMMER SOUNDS" CONCERTS. Susie Hansen Latin Band. Concert will begin at 3 p.m. in Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard. Information: (310) 848-6883 or www.weho.org.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Music of the Magi. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. and concert begins at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-3393, (714) 993-5075, www.nixonlibrary.org or www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org.

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MONDAY AUGUST 31

CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT MONDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES Nightblooming Jazzmen (Dixieland Jazz). Concerts are from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Boulevard. No dogs or alcohol allowed in park. Information: (909) 399-5490 or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

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A CAMEL FOR A FARTHING AND STILL TOO DEAR (Persian)
* -- Used to indicate poverty so extreme that a farthing seemed a large sum -- *

"According to an old Persian story a merchant, having met with business reverses, was reduced to extreme poverty. When in this condition he happened to be in a place where a man had a camel to sell. The merchant's son went to the camel dealer and inquired the price of the animal. On being told that it could be purchased for a farthing he informed the father, who declared that the price was too high. In time business success returned to the merchant and he became rich. Travelling again with his son, he came to a village where an egg was on sale for a rupee. The young man, hearing what was charged for it, told his father, who at once expressed the opinion that it was very cheap at the price, his changed standards being due not to his knowledge of value but to his altered circumstances."

From Dwight Edwards Marvin, Curiosities in Proverbs: A Collection of Unusual Adages, Maxims, Aphorisms, Phrases and Other Popular Dicta From Many Lands, G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1916

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1

PASADENA - PASADENA SENIOR CENTER CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Great American Swing Band (Big Band/Swing). Concerts designed for seniors take place on Tuesday nights from 6 - 7 in Levitt Pavilion (Memorial Park Bandshell), corner of Walnut and Raymond. Information: (626) 795-4331 or www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org.

SANTA MONICA - BEACH=CULTURE EVENTS AT THE ANNENBERG COMMUNITY BEACH HOUSE. The Verdi Chorus Walter Fox Singers. These young opera singers will present selections from Die Fledermaus, The Merry Widow and Candide, and works of George Gershwin and other composers. The concert will take place at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required. The Annenberg Community Beach House is located at 415 Pacific Coast Highway at Beach Coast Way. Parking is $8. Information: (310) 458-4904 or www.beachhouse.smgov.net.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2

CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Student performances from The Lesson House from 5 - 7 p.m. Events take place in the Promenade at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

CLAREMONT - CELEBRATE CLAREMONT FAMILY FESTIVAL. "Lazy" Brad Lewis (Blues-Rock/Country). The Celebrate Claremont Family Festival takes place Wednesdays from 5 - 8 p.m. on First, Second and Oberlin Streets west of Indian Hill. There will be musical entertainment, green living products, fresh and organic certified farmers markets, community booths, bounce houses, a petting zoo, food vendors and other activities. Information: (714) 345-3087, (909) 626-3066, www.claremontfamilyfestival.org, www.claremontwednesdays.org or www.claremontforum.org.

GLENDALE - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH "MUSIC AT NOON" CONCERTS. The First Baptist Church invites the public to a free half-hour concert on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The concerts will take place from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. in the Sanctuary at the First Baptist Church, 209 N. Louise Street. Today's performance will be "Works for Oboe" by Wagner and Strauss with Catherine Del Russo, oboe, and Andrea Anderson, piano. Information: (818) 242-2113 or www.fbcglendale.net.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - MIDDAY ORGAN RECITAL AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHEDRAL. Free half-hour organ recital at 12:45 p.m. Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple Street. Information: (213) 680-5200 or www.olacathedral.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES Huayucaltia (Latin Folk-Jazz Fusion). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Wednesday through Sunday night. Wednesday is Musica Latina, Thursday is World Music, Friday is Night Rhythms, Saturday is American Roots and Sunday is Target Children's Night. Wednesday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 6:30 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park is located in the northwest corner of the park near the intersection of West 6th Street and S. Park View Street (just west of downtown Los Angeles). Information: (213) 384-5701 or www.levittla.org.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - WEST LOS ANGELES NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Ta'raach, and Aloe Blacc. The West Los Angeles Neighborhood Council 2009 summer concert series continues through September 2. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. at the West Los Angeles Civic Center Bandshell, 11338 Santa Monica Boulevard (behind the Library at Corinth). Information: (310) 281-6116 or www.wlanc.com.

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Midori, violinist. Concerts take place 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.

SAN DIMAS - SAN DIMAS FARMERS MARKET CONCERTS. Sandt Band (Beatles/Other). The San Dimas Farmers Market takes place Wednesdays through the end of September from 5 - 9 p.m. Fresh produce sales, food vendors, live music (6 - 8 p.m.) and more on Bonita Avenue at the Civic Center between Walnut and Iglesia. Parking at the Library/City Hall; please do not park in the Albertson's lot. Information: (909) 581-4744 or www.sandimasfarmersmarket.com.

SEAL BEACH - SEAL BEACH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Elm Street Band (Classic Rock). Concerts are Wednesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. in Eisenhower Park next to the Seal Beach Pier. Information: (562) 799-0179 or www.sealbeachchamber.org.

TEMPLE CITY - TEMPLE CITY CONCERTS IN THE PARK. The Answer (Classic Rock). Concerts are from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Temple City Park Performing Arts Pavilion, 9701 Las Tunas Drive. Information: (626) 285-2171 x2328 or www.templecity.us.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3

ANAHEIM - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. No live music today. Market hours are from noon - 8 p.m.; entertainment times vary. Market is located at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Boulevard). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com

ANAHEIM - ANAHEIM GARDENWALK PERFORMANCES. Matt Shockley from 6 - 9 p.m. Performances take place in the Gala Garden at Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella. Information: (714) 635-7410 or www.anaheimgardenwalk.com.

CULVER CITY - 15TH ANNUAL CULVER CITY SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL. Surf City AllStars (Beach Boys/Jan and Dean). Concerts are from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Culver City Hall courtyard, 9770 Culver Blvd. (at Duquesne). Information: (310) 253-5716 or www.culvercity.org.

FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Friends of Rock 'n Roll (R&B/Soul). Live music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, fresh produce, beer and wine garden, kids' rides and more. Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Boulevard and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com/depts/museum.

LOS ANGELES - NOONTIME ORGAN RECITAL AT FCCLA. The First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S. Commonwealth at 6th Street, offers weekly half-hour organ concerts on Thursdays beginning at 12:10 p.m. Concerts are open to the public. Information: (213) 385-1345 or www.fccla.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES LIRA (Jazz). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Wednesday through Sunday night. Wednesday is Musica Latina, Thursday is World Music, Friday is Night Rhythms, Saturday is American Roots and Sunday is Target Children's Night. Wednesday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 6:30 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park is located in the northwest corner of the park near the intersection of West 6th Street and S. Park View Street (just west of downtown Los Angeles). Information: (213) 384-5701 or www.levittla.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LOS ANGELES FARMERS MARKET SUMMER CONCERTS. Michael Le Van (Jazz). The Thursday Night Jazz Series and Friday Night Music Series take place from 7 - 9 p.m. on the West Patio of the Los Angeles Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd at Fairfax. Information: (323) 933-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com.

MISSION VIEJO - THE CONCERT HOUR AT SADDLEBACK COLLEGE. Director of Jazz Studies Joey Sellers investigates unique modes of improvisation with his Los Angeles colleagues. 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.

REDONDO BEACH - REDONDO BEACH PIER SUMMER CONCERTS. Boomer McLennan and the Rhythm Rangers (Country). Except where noted, concerts are Thursdays and Saturdays at the Redondo Beach Pier from 6 to 8 p.m. Information: www.redondopier.com.

SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PIER/TWILIGHT DANCE CONCERTS. An evening with Patti Smith and her band. This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Santa Monica Pier and the 25th Anniversary of the Twilight Dance Concerts. Concerts are on Thursdays from 7 - 10 p.m. at the Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Boulevard at Colorado. Information: (310) 458-8900, www.twilightdance.org or www.santamonicapier.org.

WEST COVINA - GREATER WEST COVINA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Latin Health and Education Fair featuring Sangria (Old School Latin/Oldies). The summer concert series sponsored by the Greater West Covina Business Association will take place on Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Lakes Entertainment Center, 1200 Lakes Drive. Information: (818) 489-0041 or www.greaterwestcovina.com.

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THE LION AND THE STATUE (Aesop's Fables)
* -- We can easily represent things as we wish them to be -- *

"A Man and a Lion were discussing the relative strength of men and lions in general. The Man contended that he and his fellows were stronger than lions by reason of their greater intelligence. 'Come now with me,' he cried, 'and I will soon prove that I am right.' So he took him into the public gardens and showed him a statue of Hercules overcoming the Lion and tearing his mouth in two. 'That is all very well,' said the Lion, 'but proves nothing, for it was a man who made the statue.'"

From Aesop's Fables in Folk-Lore and Fable, The Harvard Classics Vol. 17, P.F. Collier and Son, New York, 1909

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4

ANAHEIM - ANAHEIM GARDENWALK PERFORMANCES. Danny Maika from 6 - 10 p.m. Performances take place in the Gala Garden at Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella. Information: (714) 635-7410 or www.anaheimgardenwalk.com.

CERRITOS - FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA. Michael Sullivan (Acoustic Pop/Jazz). Concerts take place from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in Liberty Park Plaza, 19211 Studebaker Road. Information: (562) 916-1254, (562) 916-8565 or www.ci.cerritos.ca.us

CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Jump the Shark (Party Band/Covers) from 6 - 8 p.m. Events take place in the Promenade at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE. Claremont Friday Nights Live presents 38 bands in 19 weeks. Two bands each Friday night from 6 - 9 p.m. in various locations throughout Claremont. Tonight's bands: Rick Shea at Laemmle Plaza, and Matt Grovac and the Babylon Saints at City Hall. Information: (909) 399-5490, www.claremontchamber.org or www.myspace.com/claremontfridaynightslive.

CLAREMONT - LEVITT ON THE LAWN AT SCRIPPS COLLEGE. The Spring Standards (Indie-Folk Trio). Performance is from 5:30 - 7 p.m. on the Bowling Green at Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue. Information: (909) 607-9372 or www.collegescalendar.org.

CORONA - FRIDAY NIGHT BAND JAMS AT THE PROMENADE SHOPS AT DOS LAGOS. The Candies (80s Covers). Concerts are on Fridays from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Dos Lagos Amphitheater, 2755 Lakeshore Drive. Information: (951) 277-7601 or www.promenadeshopsatdoslagos.com

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Blues Racket (Classic Pop/R&B/Dance). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and Sunday from 6 - 9 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

FONTANA - CRUISING SPRING STREET: CRUISE NIGHT AND MARKET NIGHT. Hot rods, low riders and live music in downtown Fontana every first Friday of the month. Event is from 5 - 10 p.m. in downtown Fontana at Sierra Avenue and Spring Street (main entrance on Sierra). Band for tonight: Original Sacrifice. Information: (909) 428-8360, www.fontana.org or www.fontanarecreation.org.

HOLLYWOOD - MUSIC ON THE COURTYARD AT THE DOME ARCLIGHT THEATER. Friday and Saturday evenings with Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Steel Drum Band (Reggae/Soca/Calpyso/Tropical/Other) or Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band (Smooth Jazz). Performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. on the courtyard at the Dome Arclight Theater, 6360 W. Sunset Blvd. Visit the theater website for directions. Information: www.arclightcinemas.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - BELLA TERRA PERFORMANCES. Jaguar (Latin Sounds). Thursday performances are from 6 - 8 p.m., Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 6 - 9 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Concerts take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERTS. Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums (Swing/Blues/Jazz). The Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance parties every Friday night through September. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Also free balloon rides at the Great Park on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 - 10 p.m., and pre-show comedy presentations at 7 p.m. (Balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Concert parking fee is $8. Information: (949) 724-7420 or www.ocgp.org.

LAKE ARROWHEAD - LAKE ARROWHEAD VILLAGE 2009 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Moving Pictures (Rush Tribute). All performances (unless otherwise noted) take place at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead Village, 28200 Highway 189. Information: (909) 337-2533 or www.lakearrowheadvillage.com.

LONG BEACH - JUST AFTER NOON MUSIC. The First Congregational Church presents weekly concerts from 12:10 - 12:40 p.m. The church is located at 241 Cedar Avenue. Information: (562) 436-2256 or www.firstchurchlb.org.

LONG BEACH - SHORELINE VILLAGE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES. J.D. Priest. Friday and Saturday performances are from 7 - 10 p.m., and Sunday performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES Volumen Cero (Latino Rock 'n Roll). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Wednesday through Sunday night. Wednesday is Musica Latina, Thursday is World Music, Friday is Night Rhythms, Saturday is American Roots and Sunday is Target Children's Night. Wednesday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 6:30 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park is located in the northwest corner of the park near the intersection of West 6th Street and S. Park View Street (just west of downtown Los Angeles). Information: (213) 384-5701 or www.levittla.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT LACMA. Michael Session Sextet. Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the BP Grand Entrance of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LOS ANGELES FARMERS MARKET SUMMER CONCERTS. INCA (Peruvian). The Thursday Night Jazz Series and Friday Night Music Series take place from 7 - 9 p.m. on the West Patio of the Los Angeles Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd at Fairfax. Information: (323) 933-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com.

ORANGE - ORANGE INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR. Opening night for the annual three-day International Street Fair is September 4. Four full blocks of international food vendors and ongoing entertainment on nine stages. The event takes place in downtown Orange in the area surrounding the Orange traffic circle, Chapman/Glassell. Friday hours are 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. See website for full schedule of events and international "themed" areas. Please note: this event can be extremely crowded and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Information: www.orangestreetfair.org.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. Lipstick Tattoo (Classic Rock, Main Street, 7 - 9 p.m.), and Lee Zimmer (Classical Guitar, West End/El Torito Courtyard, 7 - 9 p.m.). Two sets of performances are Main Street Events and shows on the courtyard near El Torito on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

SAN BERNARDINO - COURT STREET SQUARE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES. Kenny Tomlin. Performances are Fridays from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Court Street Square, Court and "E" Streets in downtown San Bernardino. Information: (909) 663-1044, (909) 663-2266 or www.sbrda.org/vcourtst.htm.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5

ALHAMBRA - DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA ROCKS ON SATURDAY NIGHT. Avatar. Rock and Roll music every Saturday night from 7 - 11 p.m. on the Rick's Main Street Cafe's Stage, 132 W. Main Street. Concerts presented by Marini Music and Rick's. Information: (626) 289-0241.

ANAHEIM - ANAHEIM GARDENWALK PERFORMANCES. Fire in Cairo from 6 - 9 p.m. Performances take place in the Gala Garden at Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella. Information: (714) 635-7410 or www.anaheimgardenwalk.com.

CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Curtain Call Performing Arts Academy from 1 - 3 p.m., and Conjunto Verano (Salsa) from 6 - 8 p.m. Events take place in the Promenade at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Sligo Rags (Celtic). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and Sunday from 6 - 9 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

COSTA MESA - FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA. The 8th 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. and 5 p.m. in the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza, Bristol St./405 Freeway. Over 70 local children's charities participate in the event. See Festival website for full schedule. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437), www.festivalofchildren.org , click calendar of events, or http://www.south-coast-plaza.com/.

HERMOSA BEACH - 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 main stage is at Pier/Strand, and Beer Garden Stage is at 11th Street/Beach Drive. Saturday entertainment is - Pier Avenue Main Stage: Bella Donna (Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac Tribute) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Stone Free Experience (Jimi Hendrix Tribute) from 3 - 6 p.m. Beer Garden Stage: Thank U Drive Thru (Classic Hits) from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and Heartless (Classic Rock and Roll) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. 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 www.fiestahermosa.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - BELLA TERRA PERFORMANCES. HoDads (High Energy Classic/Surf Rock). Thursday performances are from 6 - 8 p.m., Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 6 - 9 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Concerts take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

INGLEWOOD - LABOR DAY CELEBRATION AND FESTIVAL CULTURAL MICHOACANO. The Festival will take place Saturday, Sunday and Monday from noon - 10 p.m. at the Hollywood Park Casino lot, Century Boulevard/Prairie Avenue. There will be carnival rides and games (fee), musical and cultural entertainment, vendors and exhibitors, a celebration of Michoacan cultural heritage, and more. Information: (818) 734-2744, www.hispaniceventsmarketing.com or www.fecademich.org.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERTS. 17 Hippies (World). The Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance parties every Friday night through September. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Also free balloon rides at the Great Park on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 - 10 p.m., and pre-show comedy presentations at 7 p.m. (Balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Concert parking fee is $8. Information: (949) 724-7420 or www.ocgp.org.

LAKE ARROWHEAD - LAKE ARROWHEAD VILLAGE 2009 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Atomic Punks (Van HalenTribute). All performances (unless otherwise noted) take place at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead Village, 28200 Highway 189. Information: (909) 337-2533 or www.lakearrowheadvillage.com.

LONG BEACH - SHORELINE VILLAGE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES. Third Degree (Blues). Friday and Saturday performances are from 7 - 10 p.m., and Sunday performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - DRUM DOWNTOWN. Drum Downtown is a unique outdoor group drumming experience on the Music Center Plaza. A fun experience for all ages creating improvised rhythms with hand drums, shakers, tambourines and other percussion instruments. Instruments provided. The event is from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Music Center Plaza (Grand between First and Temple). Information: (213) 972-3660 or Active Arts at http://www.musiccenter.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - CITY OF LOS ANGELES BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. The city's 228th Birthday celebration will begin at 6 a.m. with Pobladores' Historic "Walk to Los Angeles" re-enactment beginning at the San Gabriel Mission and ending in downtown Los Angeles at the El Pueblo Historical Monument (Olvera Street). The walk will be followed by a celebration at the Monument/Olvera Street from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be live entertainment, free birthday cake, and more. Information: (213) 485-8372, (213) 485-8376, www.lacity.org/ELP or www.lacity.org/228.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LEIMERT PARK ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. The Leimert Park Art and Music Festival will take place Labor Day weekend from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Leimert Park Plaza and Leimert Park Village, between Crenshaw Boulevard, Leimert Blvd. and 43rd Street. There will be jazz, blues, reggae and spoken word performances by artists like Azar Lawrence, Dwight Trible, Rhil Ranelin, Wadada, Wally Ali, and many others, African dance performances, a Family Pavilion, fashion shows, teen activities, fine arts and crafts vendors, food vendors and more. Information: (323) 319-5800, (323) 319-5819 or www.leimertparkfestival.blogspot.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES Old Blind Dogs (Scottish Folk). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Wednesday through Sunday night. Wednesday is Musica Latina, Thursday is World Music, Friday is Night Rhythms, Saturday is American Roots and Sunday is Target Children's Night. Wednesday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 6:30 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park is located in the northwest corner of the park near the intersection of West 6th Street and S. Park View Street (just west of downtown Los Angeles). Information: (213) 384-5701 or www.levittla.org.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Floyd and the Flyboys (Funk/Blues/Soul). Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Free parking for two hours with validation. Information: www.visitthemarina.com.

REDONDO BEACH - REDONDO BEACH PIER SUMMER CONCERTS. Hula Monsters (Island). Except where noted, concerts are Thursdays and Saturdays at the Redondo Beach Pier from 6 to 8 p.m. Information: www.redondopier.com.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. 5th Dementia (Live Rock, Main Street, 7 - 9 p.m.), and Tom Buechi (Blues/Rock, West End/El Torito Courtyard, 7 - 9 p.m.). Two sets of performances are Main Street Events and shows on the courtyard near El Torito on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

SAN BERNARDINO - COURT STREET SQUARE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES. Mo Betta Blues (Blues). Performances are Fridays from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Court Street Square, Court and "E" Streets in downtown San Bernardino. Information: (909) 663-1044, (909) 663-2266 or www.sbrda.org/vcourtst.htm.

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THE BLIND MEN AND THE ELEPHANT (A Hindoo [sp] Fable)

From John G. Saxe, Clever Stories of Many Nations Rendered in Rhyme, illustration (above) by W.L. Champney, Ticknor and Fields, Boston, 1865

      I. It was six men of Indostan, to learning much inclined,
         Who went to see the Elephant, (though all of them were blind),
         That each by observation might satisfy his mind.

      II. The First approached the Elephant, and happening to fall
         Against his broad and sturdy side, at once began to bawl:
         "God bless me! -- but the Elephant is very like a wall!"

      III. The Second, feeling of the tusk, cried "Ho! what have we here
         So very round and smooth and sharp? To me 'tis might clear
         This wonder of an Elephant is very like a spear!"

      IV. The Third approached the animal, and, happening to take
         The squirming trunk within his hands, thus boldly up and spake: --
         "I see," quoth he, "the Elephant is very like a snake!"

      V. The Fourth reached out his eager hand, and felt above the knee,
         "What most this wondrous beast is like is mighty plain," quoth he;
         "'Tis clear enough the Elephant is very like a tree!"

      VI. The Fifth, who chanced to touch the ear, said "E'en the blindest man
         Can tell what this resembles most: Deny the fact who can,
         This marvel of an Elephant is very like a fan!"

      VII. The Sixth no sooner had begun about the beast to grope
         Than, seizing on the swinging tail that fell within his scope,
         "I see," quoth he, "the Elephant is very like a rope!"

      VIII. And so these men of Indostan disputed loud and long,
         Each in his own opinion exceeding stiff and strong,
         Though each was partly in the right, and all were in the wrong!

      Moral. So, oft in theologic wars the disputants, I ween,
         Rail on in utter ignorance of what each other mean,
         And prate about an Elephant not one of them has seen!

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6

ANAHEIM - ANAHEIM GARDENWALK PERFORMANCES. Arkane Pretence from 6 - 9 p.m. Performances take place in the Gala Garden at Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella. Information: (714) 635-7410 or www.anaheimgardenwalk.com.

CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Elina (Pop/Soul) from 4 - 6 p.m. Events take place in the Promenade at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Drexx Cannon (R&B/Dance). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and Sunday (through Sept. 6) from 6 - 9 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

HERMOSA BEACH - 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 main stage is at Pier/Strand, and Beer Garden Stage is at 11th Street/Beach Drive. Sunday entertainment is - Pier Avenue Main Stage: The Neil Deal (Neil Young Tribute) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Platinum Rock Stars (Boston, Foreigner and Bon Jovi Tribute) from 3 - 6 p.m. Beer Garden Stage: Kevin Misajons (One-Man Music Experience) from 11:30 - 2:30 p.m. and Identity Theft (Cover Hits) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. 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 www.fiestahermosa.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - CENTRAL PARK SUMMER CONCERTS. Mike Henebry Orchestra (Big Band/Swing). Concerts begin at 5 p.m. in Central Park (Golden West/Talbert) behind the Huntington Beach main library. Information: (714) 402-7158, (714) 891-6856, www.hbconcertband.org, or www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - BELLA TERRA PERFORMANCES. Jaguar (Latin Sounds) from 1 - 4 p.m. Thursday performances are from 6 - 8 p.m., Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 6 - 9 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Concerts take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

LA VERNE - 2009 CONCERTS IN THE PARK. The Answer (Classic Rock). Concerts are from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Park, 5001 Via De Mansion (at Wheeler). New this year - each concert has a theme (tonight's theme is patriotic/beach wear), and people are encouraged to dress for the theme. Information: (909) 593-2862, www.laverneheritage.org or www.ci.la-verne.ca.us.

LAKE ARROWHEAD - LAKE ARROWHEAD VILLAGE 2009 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Spazmatics (80s). All performances (unless otherwise noted) take place at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead Village, 28200 Highway 189. Information: (909) 337-2533 or www.lakearrowheadvillage.com.

LONG BEACH - SHORELINE VILLAGE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES. Artists TBA. Friday and Saturday performances are from 7 - 10 p.m., and Sunday performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. at Shoreline Village, 429 Shoreline Village Drive. Information: (562) 435-2668 or www.shorelinevillage.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - TARGET SUNDAYS AT THE CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM. "Celebrate Caribbean" Labor Day Festival. The Target Sundays program is from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the California African American Museum, 600 State Drive in Exposition Park. The Museum opens at 11 a.m., and the live program will begin at noon with the CAAM Public Platform. Performances will begin at 1 p.m. Parking is available at Figueroa and 39th Streets for $8 per vehicle. Information: (213) 744-2132 or www.caamuseum.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES INCA (Peruvian Ensemble). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Wednesday through Sunday night. Wednesday is Musica Latina, Thursday is World Music, Friday is Night Rhythms, Saturday is American Roots and Sunday is Target Children's Night. Wednesday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 6:30 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park is located in the northwest corner of the park near the intersection of West 6th Street and S. Park View Street (just west of downtown Los Angeles). Information: (213) 384-5701 or www.levittla.org.

LOS ANGELES (EAST) - EAST L.A. PARADE AND FESTIVAL. Desfile de la Independencia de Mexico en Este de Los Angeles. The parade will be held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. between 1st Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard in East Los Angeles. There will also be a festival which will be held at the East L.A. Civic Center at 3rd and Mednik from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Information: (310) 914-0015 or www.allaccess.la.

LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Violinist Endre Balogh and colleagues Kevin Connoly (violin), Steven Gordon (Viola), Dennis Karmazyn (cello), and Genevieve Feiwen Lee (piano), performing works by Schubert and Schumann. Concerts are at 6 p.m. at the Leo S. Bing Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Visit the Sundays Live website to find other ways of listening to the concerts, including LACMA's streaming audio of the performances. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6234 or www.sundayslive.org.

MANHATTAN BEACH - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Stone Soul (Motown). Concerts are on Sundays from 5 - 7 p.m. in Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach Blvd./Redondo Ave. Information: (310) 802-5417, www.citymb.info or http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Swing Syndicate (Swing/Jazz/Blues). Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Free parking for two hours with validation. Information: www.visitthemarina.com.

ORANGE - ORANGE INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR. Four full blocks of international food vendors and ongoing entertainment on nine stages. The event takes place in downtown Orange in the area surrounding the Orange traffic circle, Chapman/Glassell. Friday hours are 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. See website for full schedule of events and international "themed" areas. Please note: this event can be extremely crowded and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Information: www.orangestreetfair.org.

REDLANDS - COURTYARD CONCERTS AT THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MUSEUM. San Bernardino Symphony members will present a concert exhibiting the beauty of the strings. The San Bernardino County Museum presents a series of concerts every first Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. in the Museum courtyard. No reservations are necessary. The museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane. Information: (909) 307-2669, www.sbcountymuseum.org or www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us/museum.

SANTA ANA - INDIAN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AND TARGET FREE ADMISSION SUNDAY AT THE BOWERS MUSEUM. Diwali: The Indian Festival of Lights and the Target Sunday program at the museum. The Diwali celebration will take place from noon - 3:30 p.m. and will include an introduction to yoga, the art of henna, food sampling, and classical, folk and Bollywood music and dance. Museum admission is also free for Target Free Admission Sunday. The Bowers Museum is located at 2002 N. Main Street. Information: (714) 567-3600 or www.bowers.org.

SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE FARMERS MARKET. Krister Axel. The Sunday farmers market takes place from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 2640 Main Street. Music is from about 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Information: (310) 458-8712, (310) 458-8411, www.smgov.net/farmers_market/index.htm or www.farmersmarket.santa-monica.org.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Concert pianist Sungae Lee. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. and concert begins at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-3393, (714) 993-5075, www.nixonlibrary.org or www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7

CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT MONDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES The Answer (Classic Rock). Concerts are from 7:30 - 9 p.m. at Memorial Park, 840 N. Indian Hill Boulevard. No dogs or alcohol allowed in park. Information: (909) 399-5490 or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

HERMOSA BEACH - 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 main stage is at Pier/Strand, and Beer Garden Stage is at 11th Street/Beach Drive. Monday entertainment is - Pier Avenue Main Stage: Four Way Street (Crosby, Stills and Nash Tribute) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Peacefrog (Doors Tribute) from 3 - 6 p.m. Beer Garden Stage: Couchois Brothers (Rock, Funk and R&B) from 11:30 - 2:30 p.m. and Soul Sacrifice (Santana Tribute) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. 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 www.fiestahermosa.com.

LAKE ARROWHEAD - LAKE ARROWHEAD VILLAGE 2009 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Heartbreaker (Pat Benatar Tribute, 4 p.m.). All performances (unless otherwise noted) take place at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead Village, 28200 Highway 189. Information: (909) 337-2533 or www.lakearrowheadvillage.com.

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THE STRAW, THE COAL AND THE BEAN

     There lived in a certain village a poor old woman who had collected a mess of beans and was going to cook them. So she made a fire on her hearth, and, in order to make it burn better, she put in a handful of straw. When the beans began to bubble in the pot, one of them fell out and lay, never noticed, near a straw which was already there; soon a red-hot coal jumped out of the fire and joined the pair. The straw begin first, and said, "Dear friends, how do you come here?" The coal answered, "I jumped out of the fire by great good luck, or I should certainly have met with my death. I should have been burned to ashes." The bean said, "I too have come out of it with a whole skin, but if the old woman had kept me in the pot I should have been cooked into a soft mass like my comrades." "Nor should I have met with a better fate," said the straw; "the old woman has turned my brothers into fire and smoke . . . Very luckily I managed to slip through her fingers."

     "What had we better do now?" said the coal. "I think," answered the bean, "that as we have been so lucky as to escape with our lives, we will join in good fellowship together, and . . . we will go abroad into foreign lands." The proposal pleased the two others, and forthwith they started on their travels. Soon they came to a little brook, and as there was no stepping stone, and no bridge, they could not tell how they were to get to the other side. The straw was struck with a good idea, and said, "I will lay myself across, so that you can go over me as if I were a bridge."

     So the straw stretched himself from one bank to the other, and the coal, who was of an ardent nature, quickly trotted up to go over the new-made bridge. When, however, she reached the middle, and heard the water rushing past beneath her, she was struck with terror, and stopped, and could get no further. So the straw began to get burnt, broke in two pieces, and fell in the brook, and the coal slipped down, hissing as she touched the water, and gave up the ghost. The bean, who had prudently remained behind on the bank, could not help laughing at the sight, and not being able to contain herself, went on laughing so excessively that she burst. And now would she certainly have been undone forever, if a tailor on his travels had not by good luck stopped to rest himself by the brook. As he had a compassionate heart, he took out needle and thread and stiched her together again. The bean thanked him in the most elegant manner, but as he had sewn her up with black stitches, all beans since then have a black seam."

From Household Stories, from the Collection of the Brothers Grimm, translated from the German by Lucy Crane, R. Worthington, New York, 1883

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE NOONTIME CONCERTS. Richard Gomez (The Tuba Trio). The Concert Series is a one-unit class with performances open to visitors and guests from campus and the community. All performances take place from 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. in the Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247. Not food or drink is allowed, and no one will be admitted after 12:10 p.m. Campus address is 855 N. Vermont. Information: (323) 953-4000 x2880 or www.lacitycollege.edu.

SANTA MONICA - BEACH=CULTURE EVENTS AT THE ANNENBERG COMMUNITY BEACH HOUSE. Poetry reading with Ron Koertge, Sesshu Foster, and Eloise Klein Healy, with music by Jared Burton (Folk/Rock). The event will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required. The Annenberg Community Beach House is located at 415 Pacific Coast Highway at Beach Coast Way. Parking is $8. Information: (310) 458-4904 or www.beachhouse.smgov.net.

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9

CLAREMONT - CELEBRATE CLAREMONT FAMILY FESTIVAL. Nick Nashville (Country). The Celebrate Claremont Family Festival takes place Wednesdays from 5 - 8 p.m. on First, Second and Oberlin Streets west of Indian Hill. There will be musical entertainment, green living products, fresh and organic certified farmers markets, community booths, bounce houses, a petting zoo, food vendors and other activities. Information: (714) 345-3087, (909) 626-3066, www.claremontfamilyfestival.org, www.claremontwednesdays.org or www.claremontforum.org.

LA MIRADA - NOON CONCERTS AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. Orion Saxophone Quartet. This long-standing, mid-day concert series tradition presents guest artists and university faculty and students. It brings to the campus and the community a special opportunity to hear outstanding performances from a variety of artists. All performances are from 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Crowell Hall on the Biola University Campus. Campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892 or www.biola.edu, click academics, undergraduate, and go to the Music Department link, or go to events.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES RADAID (Electronic Jazz/World). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Wednesday through Sunday night. Wednesday is Musica Latina, Thursday is World Music, Friday is Night Rhythms, Saturday is American Roots and Sunday is Target Children's Night. Wednesday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 6:30 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park is located in the northwest corner of the park near the intersection of West 6th Street and S. Park View Street (just west of downtown Los Angeles). Information: (213) 384-5701 or www.levittla.org.

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Michael Sellers, pianist. Concerts take place 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.

SAN DIMAS - SAN DIMAS FARMERS MARKET CONCERTS. The Band Fresh (Rock/Pop/Salsa/Spanish Rock). The San Dimas Farmers Market takes place Wednesdays through the end of September from 5 - 9 p.m. Fresh produce sales, food vendors, live music (6 - 8 p.m.) and more on Bonita Avenue at the Civic Center between Walnut and Iglesia. Parking at the Library/City Hall; please do not park in the Albertson's lot. Information: (909) 581-4744 or www.sandimasfarmersmarket.com.

SANTA MONICA - SANTA MONICA PIER CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION. The Santa Monica Pier will celebrate its 100th Birthday with a special party. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with a grand-reopening ceremony and procession to the pier. Party on the Pier begins at 6:45 on the Pier parking deck and includes entertainment by Vybration (A Cappella), The Big Bamboo Steel Band and "King of Surf Guitar" Dick Dale. The Centennial Celebration will culminate in the evening in grand fashion with the first large-scale fireworks spectacular in 18 years. Three barges will illuminate the entire Bay and will be visible from any point along the Santa Monica Beach. Due to anticipated traffic, a one-day increase in parking fees in the area will be in effect. Parking at all beach lots will be $20 after 2 p.m., and parking in city-owned lots will be $15 after 6 p.m. Information: (310) 458-8900 or www.santamonicapier.org.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10

ANAHEIM - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Variety of bands from noon - 8 p.m. See website for schedule. Market hours are from noon - 8 p.m.; entertainment times vary. Market is located at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Boulevard). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com

FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Upstream (Caribbean/Reggae). Live music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, fresh produce, beer and wine garden, kids' rides and more. Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Boulevard and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com/depts/museum.

HOLLYWOOD HILLS - PUBLIC PERFORMANCES AT FOREST LAWN. Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. in the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive. Information: (800) 568-6248 x3193, (800) 204-3131 or www.forestlawn.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL Conservatory Performance Forum. Performances by Conservatory of Music students at 11 a.m. in Thayer Hall. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/USC CAMPUS) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. The USC Thornton School kicks off its 125th Anniversary celebration on Sept. 10. The evening's events will include the USC Thornton Symphony performing Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique in Bovard Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. with resident conductor Carl St. Clair. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES Brokedown Cadillac (Contemporary Country Rock). The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Wednesday through Sunday night. Wednesday is Musica Latina, Thursday is World Music, Friday is Night Rhythms, Saturday is American Roots and Sunday is Target Children's Night. Wednesday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 6:30 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park is located in the northwest corner of the park near the intersection of West 6th Street and S. Park View Street (just west of downtown Los Angeles). Information: (213) 384-5701 or www.levittla.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE NOONTIME CONCERTS. Karen Elaine, violin and viola. The Concert Series is a one-unit class with performances open to visitors and guests from campus and the community. All performances take place from 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. in the Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247. Not food or drink is allowed, and no one will be admitted after 12:10 p.m. Campus address is 855 N. Vermont. Information: (323) 953-4000 x2880 or www.lacitycollege.edu.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LOS ANGELES FARMERS MARKET SUMMER CONCERTS. Catte Adams (Jazz). The Thursday Night Jazz Series and Friday Night Music Series take place from 7 - 9 p.m. on the West Patio of the Los Angeles Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd at Fairfax. Information: (323) 933-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Poncho Sanchez (Latin Jazz). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 11 - October 3, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Live music begins at 6 p.m., with the featured headliner at 7:30 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available, plus a beer and wine garden. New this year is a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

CERRITOS - PATRIOT DAY CONCERT. The City of Cerritos will host a patriotic concert on September 11 featuring the Cerritos College Community Band. There will be patriotic and Americana music, and a moment of silence will be observed in honor of the victims and heroes of September 11, 2001. The concert will take place beginning at 7 p.m. in Heritage Park, 18600 Bloomfield Avenue. Information: (562) 916-1254 or www.ci.cerritos.ca.us.

CORONA - FRIDAY NIGHT BAND JAMS AT THE PROMENADE SHOPS AT DOS LAGOS. Anderson Hall (Rock/Alternative). Concerts are on Fridays from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Dos Lagos Amphitheater, 2755 Lakeshore Drive. Information: (951) 277-7601 or www.promenadeshopsatdoslagos.com

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Party Jones (Pop/Dance/Soul). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - BELLA TERRA PERFORMANCES. Singer/Guitarist Stephen James King (Alt. Soft Rock). Performances are Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 6 - 9 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Concerts take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERTS. Johnny Polanco (Salsa). The Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance parties every Friday night through September. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Also free balloon rides at the Great Park on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 - 10 p.m., and pre-show comedy presentations at 7 p.m. (Balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Concert parking fee is $8. Information: (949) 724-7420 or www.ocgp.org.

LAGUNA NIGUEL - SEPTEMBER 11 REMEMBRANCE EVENT. The City of Laguna Niguel will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Event to pay tribute to those who lost their lives, were injured, or suffered loss of family or friends in the tragedy. The event will also honor members of the military and local law enforcement and fire personnel who make daily sacrifices to keep the community safe. The event will take place in the Crown Vally Community Park amphitheater, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Bring a low-back chair or blanket for seating. Information: (949) 425-5100 or www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us.

LAKE ARROWHEAD - LAKE ARROWHEAD VILLAGE 2009 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. The Ramonas (All-Female Ramones Tribute). All performances (unless otherwise noted) take place at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead Village, 28200 Highway 189. Information: (909) 337-2533 or www.lakearrowheadvillage.com.

LAKEWOOD - LAKEWOOD PATRIOT DAY CONCERT. Program will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. in Del Valle Park, 5939 Henrilee Street at Woodruff. The evening will begin with country music and patriotic songs by Gold Rush Country. There will also be speeches, and a memorial candle lighting and moment of silence to pay tribute those lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of 9/11, as well as the men and women of the nation's armed forces and public safety agencies. Refreshments will be available for purchase, and dogs and alcohol are prohibited in the park. Information: (562) 866-9771 x2408 or www.lakewoodcity.org/patriotday.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES GREEK FESTIVAL 2009. The Festival will take place September 11 - 13 at St. Sophia Cathedral, 1324 S. Normandie Avenue. Friday night is Zorba night and the only night of free admission. There will be Greek food and pastries for purchase, live Green music and Greek folk dancing. Friday hours are 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Information: (323) 737-2424 or www.lagreekfest.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES Korean Music Celebration. The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Wednesday through Sunday night. Wednesday is Musica Latina, Thursday is World Music, Friday is Night Rhythms, Saturday is American Roots and Sunday is Target Children's Night. Wednesday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 6:30 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park is located in the northwest corner of the park near the intersection of West 6th Street and S. Park View Street (just west of downtown Los Angeles). Information: (213) 384-5701 or www.levittla.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT LACMA. Snooky Young. Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the BP Grand Entrance of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - LOS ANGELES FARMERS MARKET SUMMER CONCERTS. Saucy Monkey. The Thursday Night Jazz Series and Friday Night Music Series take place from 7 - 9 p.m. on the West Patio of the Los Angeles Farmers Market, 6333 W. 3rd at Fairfax. Information: (323) 933-9211 or www.farmersmarketla.com.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. U.C. Riverside Salsa Club (Salsa Dance Lessons, Main Street, 6 - 10 p.m.), and Leslie Ellis (1940s/Standards, West End/El Torito Courtyard, 7 - 9 p.m.). Two sets of performances are Main Street Events and shows on the courtyard near El Torito on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

SAN BERNARDINO - COURT STREET SQUARE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES. Latin Society. Performances are Fridays from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Court Street Square, Court and "E" Streets in downtown San Bernardino. Information: (909) 663-1044, (909) 663-2266 or www.sbrda.org/vcourtst.htm.

YORBA LINDA - 9/11 ANNIVERSARY OBSERVANCE AT THE NIXON LIBRARY. A special remebrance on the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks will be held in the White House East Room of the Nixon Library at 10:30 a.m. Event speakers will be Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, commentator and historian Bruce Herschensohn, and Army Intelligence officer Captain Jason Meszaros. There will also be musical presentations by the Villa Park High School Concert Band and the Orange High School Chamber Singers. Event admission is free, but admission is required to tour the galleries. The Library is located at 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-3393, (714) 993-5075, www.nixonlibrary.org or www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12

ALHAMBRA - DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA ROCKS ON SATURDAY NIGHT. Tone Killers (Classic Rock). Rock and Roll music every Saturday night from 7 - 11 p.m. on the Rick's Main Street Cafe's Stage, 132 W. Main Street. Concerts presented by Marini Music and Rick's. Information: (626) 289-0241.

THE JAY AND THE PEACOCK (Aesop's Fables)

A Jay venturing into a yard where Peacocks used to walk, found there a number of feathers which had fallen from the Peacocks when they were moulting. He tied them all to his tail and strutted toward the Peacocks. When he came near them they soon discovered the [Jay], and striding up to [him] pecked at him and plucked away his borrowed plumes. So the Jay could do no better than go back to the other Jays, who were watching his behaviour from a distance; but they were equally annoyed with him, and told him:

* -- "IT IS NOT ONLY FINE FEATHERS THAT MAKE FINE BIRDS." -- *

ARCADIA - STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PICNIC. Join the community in an old-fashioned community picnic on the City Hall Lawn, 240 West Huntington Drive, from 4 - 7 p.m. Highlights of the afternoon will be a salute to Arcadia's Hometown Heroes and the 1st Annual Arcadia's Got Talent competition. There will also be free family games and activities, balloon sculptures, and Pink's Hot Dogs available for purchase. Information: (626) 574-5113 or www.ci.arcadia.ca.us.

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Thee Rhythm Kings (Traditional Jazz with Rock/R&B). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 11 - October 3, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Live music begins at 6 p.m., with the featured headliner at 7:30 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available, plus a beer and wine garden. New this year is a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Sound FX (Jazz/Pop/Dance). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

DANA POINT - TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL. The Ocean Institute celebrates its 25th 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. Grass Park activities, Chantey concerts, arts and crafts show, 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.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - SENIOR SATURDAY COMMUNITY FESTIVAL. - Annual event features live music and about 75 sponsor booths with information, products and services geared toward seniors. Event takes place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Pier Plaza at the Huntington Beach pier, Main Street/Pacific Coast Highway. Hosted by the Huntington Beach Council on Aging. There will also be a free shuttle from City Hall and the Senior Center. Information: (714) 536-9387 or www.hbcoa.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - BELLA TERRA PERFORMANCES. Golden West Pops (40-piece Pops Band). Performances are Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 6 - 9 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Concerts take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERTS. Niyaz (World/Electronic). The Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance parties every Friday night through September. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Also free balloon rides at the Great Park on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 - 10 p.m., and pre-show comedy presentations at 7 p.m. (Balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Concert parking fee is $8. Information: (949) 724-7420 or www.ocgp.org.

LAKE ARROWHEAD - LAKE ARROWHEAD VILLAGE 2009 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Whole Lotta Roses (All-Female AC/DC Tribute). All performances (unless otherwise noted) take place at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead Village, 28200 Highway 189. Information: (909) 337-2533 or www.lakearrowheadvillage.com.

LONG BEACH - INAUGURAL LATIN AMERICAN PARADE AND FESTIVAL. The city's first Latin American Parade and Festival will feature all things Latin American. The parade will begin at 3 p.m. in downtown Long Beach at Pine Avenue/7th Street, then continue down Pine Avenue to Broadway, ending at the East Village Arts District (1st/Elm). After the parade there will be a festival from 4 - 10 p.m. in the East Village Arts District. The festival will include entertainment, a food court, art lectures, children's activities and more. See website for full schedule. Information: (562) 436-4259 or http://www.downtownlongbeach.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - FIESTAS PATRIAS CALIFORNIA. The largest Hispanic Mexican Independence Day celebration in California will take place Sept. 12 and 13 from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Olvera Street Plaza (across from Union Station). There will be two stages of music and entertainment, arts and crafts, children's activities, a carnival (fee) and more. Information: (310) 914-0015 or www.allaccess.la.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - GRAND PERFORMANCES. Emily Dickinson "This And My Heart Besides," with Linda Kelsey, actress, Anne Marie Ketchum, soprano, and Victoria Kirsch, pianist. Performance is at 8 p.m. in the Watercourt of California Plaza, Grand Avenue between 4th Street and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Information: (213) 687-2159 or www.grandperformances.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES Central American Independence Day Celebration with Macondo y sus Latin Brothers. The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Wednesday through Sunday night. Wednesday is Musica Latina, Thursday is World Music, Friday is Night Rhythms, Saturday is American Roots and Sunday is Target Children's Night. Wednesday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 6:30 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park is located in the northwest corner of the park near the intersection of West 6th Street and S. Park View Street (just west of downtown Los Angeles). Information: (213) 384-5701 or www.levittla.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - 2009 BRAZILIAN DAY IN LOS ANGELES. The Consulate General of Brazil invites the public to the 2009 "Brazilian Day in L.A." The event will take place from noon - 6 p.m. at the gardens of the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Boulevard. The event celebrates Brazilian culture, and there will be Brazilian food, Brazilian art and music, vendor booths and more. Information: (323) 651-2664 x219 or www.brazilian-consulate.org.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - GETTY CENTER FAMILY FESTIVAL. - Enjoy a day in the Gallic countryside with this festival featuring the chanteuse Jessica Fichot and the cosmopolitan sounds of Jean-Paul Monsche. Dive into picturesque folktales and be awed by the giant fantastic creatures by Dragon Knights. The days activities are inspired by the exhibition "Cast in Bronze: French Sculpture from Renaissance to Revolution." The festival will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in the Getty Center Museum Courtyard. No reservations are required. Parking at the Getty is now $15 but free after 5 p.m. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. J.T. Ross Band (Harmonica Blues/Jazz). Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Free parking for two hours with validation. Information: www.visitthemarina.com.

MISSION VIEJO - FIRST ANNUAL MISSION VIEJO READERS FESTIVAL. The festival will feature more than two dozen authors including Lisa See, Dean Koontz and Henry Winkler, plus literary business booths, entertainment for children and adults on two stages, and food vendors from local establishments. The event, sponsored by the Friends of the Mission Viejo Library, will take place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center and adjacent Village Green area, 24932 Veterans Way. Information: (949) 830-7100 x5105, www.mvreadersfestival.org or www.cityofmissionviejo.org.

NORWALK - 16TH OF SEPTEMBER CELEBRATION. The city's annual 16th of September Celebration will take place from noon - 5 p.m. on the Norwalk Civic Center Lawn, 12700 Norwalk Boulevard. There will be face painting, games and crafts, mariachi music and Latin music by Suave, food vendors, re-enactment of "El Grito," and the presentation of the Miss 16th of September Court. Information: (562) 929-5702 or www.ci.norwalk.ca.us.

RIVERSIDE - DOWNTOWN STREET JAM. The Downtown Street Jam presents a variety of music and entertainment in Downtown Riverside from 2 - 6 p.m., plus a performance by Poncho Sanchez (Latin Jazz) from 7 - 8:30 p.m. The events take place at Orange and Ninth Streets. Bring your own chair, and no coolers or umbrellas are permitted. Information: (951) 341-6550, www.riversidedowntown.org or www.myspace.com/downtownstreetjam.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. Calypso Music Event (Calypso Beats, Main Street, 6 - 10 p.m.), and Stan "aka Lightnin" (Rock/Blues, West End/El Torito Courtyard, 7 - 9 p.m.). Two sets of performances are Main Street Events and shows on the courtyard near El Torito on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

SAN BERNARDINO - COURT STREET SQUARE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES. Thee Mad Latins. Performances are Fridays from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Court Street Square, Court and "E" Streets in downtown San Bernardino. Information: (909) 663-1044, (909) 663-2266 or www.sbrda.org/vcourtst.htm.

SAN PEDRO - 3RD ANNUAL TRI ART FESTIVAL. The two-day festival showcases the arts in San Pedro (full hours TBA). There will be dance and music performances on two stages on Mesa Street between 5th and 9th Streets, artist exhibits and a classic car show. The car show will take place from noon to 4 p.m. both days on Mesa Street between 5th and 9th. Bands performing include the Jerry Butera Band and Topics. Further details TBA. Information: (310) 831-0168 or www.triartfestival.com.

SANTA ANA - FIESTAS DE INDEPENDENCIA AND FIESTAS PATRIAS PARADE. The Fiestas de Independencia will take place on Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. and on Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Fourth Street ("Calle Cuatro") in Downtown Santa Ana between Broadway and Minter. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee), and entertainment and music. The Fiestas Patrias Parade will take place on Sunday from 4 - 6 p.m. The parade will begin at 15th and Main, continue on Main to Civic Center, and proceed west on Civic Center to Flower. Road closures will be in effect from 1 - 8 p.m. Information: (714) 843-6080 or www.santa-ana.org.

SANTA FE SPRINGS - 2009 FIESTAS PATRIAS CELEBRATION. The 2009 Fiestas Patrias celebration will be held on Saturday from 6 - 11 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center, 9255 Pioneer Boulevard. There will be live performances including mariachi bands and folklorico dancers, game booths, and a variety of food items for purchase from Puebla, this year's featured region. Shuttle service will be provided from Los Nietos Park. Information: (562) 692-0261 or www.santafesprings.org.

WEST HOLLYWOOD - sound. THE SASSAS 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT. Celebrate 10 years of sound. concerts with SASSAS, the Society for the Activation of Social Space through Art and Sound which serves as a catalyst for the creation, presentation, and recognition of experimental art and sound practices in the Greater Los Angeles area. The SASSAS 10th Anniversary Concert will take place in sites in 8 Los Angeles neighborhoods located along an east/west corridor and feature more than 30 musicians drawn from the 10 year history of sound. Concerts will be presented free of charge and take place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Performances will begin at the Sylvan Amphitheater in Eagle Rock and conclude at Beyond Baroque in Venice, with stops on Chung King Road in Chinatown, Amoeba Music in Hollywood and the Schindler House in West Hollywood among others. The performance at the Schindler House is supported in part through a City of West Hollywood Arts Grant. Information: (323) 960-5723, (323) 848-6883 or www.sassas.org.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13

HUNTINGTON BEACH - BELLA TERRA PERFORMANCES. Singer/Guitarist Danny Maika from 4 - 8 p.m. Thursday performances are from 6 - 8 p.m., Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 6 - 9 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Concerts take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. The Fabulous Nomads and The Goofyfoots. The Surfin' Sundays concert takes place this week from 1 - 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Surf Museum, 411 Olive (off Main). Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - PERFORMANCES AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL Faculty Recital: John Perry, piano. The program will take place at 3 p.m. in Zipper Hall and will include works by Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann and Liszt. The Colburn School is located at 200 South Grand across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES Mexican Independence Day Celebration, Fiesta Jarocha with Conjunto Hueyapan. Closing day of the Levitt L.A. season. The Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park returns for the summer with concerts Wednesday through Sunday night. Wednesday is Musica Latina, Thursday is World Music, Friday is Night Rhythms, Saturday is American Roots and Sunday is Target Children's Night. Wednesday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 6:30 p.m. The Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park is located in the northwest corner of the park near the intersection of West 6th Street and S. Park View Street (just west of downtown Los Angeles). Information: (213) 384-5701 or www.levittla.org.

LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Pianists Maria Demina and Anna von Urbans perform works by Mendelssohn. Concerts are at 6 p.m. at the Leo S. Bing Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Visit the Sundays Live website to find other ways of listening to the concerts, including LACMA's streaming audio of the performances. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6234 or www.sundayslive.org.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. 2AZZ1 Body and Soul Band (Smooth Jazz). Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Free parking for two hours with validation. Information: www.visitthemarina.com.

SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE FARMERS MARKET. Chris Murphy Band. The Sunday farmers market takes place from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 2640 Main Street. Music is from about 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Information: (310) 458-8712, (310) 458-8411, www.smgov.net/farmers_market/index.htm or www.farmersmarket.santa-monica.org.

WESTMINSTER - DIA DE LA FAMILIA (DAY OF THE FAMILY). Dia de la Familia takes place in Sigler Park, 7200 Plaza Street, from 1 - 5 p.m. The event will include live traditional music and folklorico dancers, music by the De Nada Band, food vendors and local agency displays. Information: (714) 895-2860 or www.ci.westminster.ca.us.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Concert pianist Chad Bowles. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. and concert begins at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-3393, (714) 993-5075, www.nixonlibrary.org or www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14

CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT COLLEGES PERFORMANCES. Pianist Robert Edward Thies will present "An Evening of Brahms." The program will take place from 6:45 - 8 p.m. in the Marian Miner Cook Athanaeum, Claremont McKenna College, 8th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671, www.collegescalendar.org or www.music.pomona.edu.

HOLLYWOOD - SAMSUNG AT&T SUMMER KRUSH CONCERT AT HOLLYWOOD AND HIGHLAND. Kelly Clarkson (American Idol) will be performing in the central courtyard of Hollywood and Highland at 6 p.m. The concert is the last stop of the nationwide Summer Krush concert tour. The Hollywood and Highland Center is located on Hollywood Boulevard next to the Kodak Theater. Information: (323) 960-2332, www.samsungsummerkrush.com or www.hollywoodandhighland.com.

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE NOONTIME CONCERTS. Kristina Sargsyan, piano. The Concert Series is a one-unit class with performances open to visitors and guests from campus and the community. All performances take place from 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. in the Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247. Not food or drink is allowed, and no one will be admitted after 12:10 p.m. Campus address is 855 N. Vermont. Information: (323) 953-4000 x2880 or www.lacitycollege.edu.

PASADENA - L.A. COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION FREE CONCERTS IN PUBLIC PLACES. Jim "Kimo" West (Hawaiian slack key guitar). The performance will take place from 4 - 5:30 p.m. at the Hastings Branch Library, 3325 East Orange Grove Boulevard. Information: (626) 744-7263, www.lacountyarts.org or www.cityofpasadena.net.

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ICARUS (Myth Interpreted in Verse)

From John G. Saxe, Clever Stories of Many Nations Rendered in Rhyme, Ticknor and Fields, Boston, 1865. Digitally colorized/framed bas relief of unspecified origin, from Clara Erskine Clement, A Handbook of Legendary and Mythological Art, James R. Osgood and Company, Boston, 1881.

      I. All modern themes of poesy are spun so very fine,
         That now the must amusing muse, e. gratia such as mine,
         Is often forced to cut the thread that strings our recent rhymes,
         And try the stronger staple of the good old classic times.

      II. There lived and flourished long ago, in famous Athens-town,
         One Daedalus, a carpenter of genius and renown;
         ('Twas he who with an auger taught mechanics how to bore, --
         An art which the philosophers monopolized before.)

      III. His only son was Icarus, a most precocious lad
         The pride of Mrs. Daedalus, the image of his dad;
         And while he yet was in his teens such progress he had made,
         He'd got above his father's size, and much above his trade.

      IV. Now Daedalus, the carpenter, had made a pair of wings,
         Contrived of wood and feathers and a cunning set of springs,
         By means of which the wearer could ascend to any height,
         And sail about among the clouds as easy as a kite!

      V. "O Father," said young Icarus, "how I should like to fly!
         And go like you where all is blue along the upper sky;
         How very charming it would be above the moon to climb,
         And scamper thro' the Zodiac, and have a high old time!"

      VI. "Oh, wouldn't it be jolly, though, -- to stop at all the inns;
         To take a luncheon at 'The Crab' and tipple at 'The Twins';
         And just for fun and fancy, while careering through the air,
         To kiss the Virgin, tease the Ram, and bait the biggest Bear?

      VII. "O father, please to let me go!" was still the urchin's cry;
         "I'll be extremely careful, sir, and won't go very high;
         O if this little pleasure-trip you only will allow,
         I promise to be back again in time to fetch the cow!"

      VIII. "You're rather young," said Daedalus, "to tempt the upper air;
         But take the wings, and mind your eye with very special care;
         And keep at least a thousand miles below the nearest star;
         Young lads, when out upon a lark, are apt to go too far!"

      IX. He took the wings - that foolish boy - without the least dismay,
         (His father stuck 'em on with wax,) and so he soared away;
         Up -- up he rises, like a bird, and not a moment stops
         Until he's fairly out of sight beyond the mountain tops!

      X. And still he flies - away - away; it seems the merest fun;
         No marvel he is getting bold, and aiming at the sun;
         No marvel he forgets his sire; it isn't very odd
         That one so far above the earth should think himself a god!

      XI. Already, in his silly pride, he's gone too far aloft;
         The heat begins to scorch his wings; the wax is waxing soft;
         Down -- down he goes! -- Alas! -- next day, poor Icarus was found
         Afloat upon the Aegean Sea, extremely damp and drowned!

      L'Envoi. The moral of this mournful tale is plain enough to all: --
         Don't get above your proper sphere, or you may chance to fall;
         Remember, too, that borrowed plumes are most uncertain things;
         And never try to scale the sky with other people's wings!

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16

CLAREMONT - CELEBRATE CLAREMONT FAMILY FESTIVAL. Billy Proulx and the Crew (Blues). The Celebrate Claremont Family Festival takes place Wednesdays from 5 - 8 p.m. on First, Second and Oberlin Streets west of Indian Hill. There will be musical entertainment, green living products, fresh and organic certified farmers markets, community booths, bounce houses, a petting zoo, food vendors and other activities. Information: (714) 345-3087, (909) 626-3066, www.claremontfamilyfestival.org, www.claremontwednesdays.org or www.claremontforum.org.

GLENDALE - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH "MUSIC AT NOON" CONCERTS. The First Baptist Church invites the public to a free half-hour concert on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The concerts will take place from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. in the Sanctuary at the First Baptist Church, 209 N. Louise Street. Today's performance is The Kewa Ensemble performing Mozart's Horn Quintet and Cary Belling's "Mandala for String Quartet. Information: (818) 242-2113 or www.fbcglendale.net.

LA MIRADA - NOON CONCERTS AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. Neil Stipp, organist. This long-standing, mid-day concert series tradition presents guest artists and university faculty and students. It brings to the campus and the community a special opportunity to hear outstanding performances from a variety of artists. All performances are from 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Crowell Hall on the Biola University Campus. Campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892 or www.biola.edu, click academics, undergraduate, and go to the Music Department link, or go to events.

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Third Wheel (music for flute, clarinet and bassoon). Concerts take place 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.

SAN DIMAS - SAN DIMAS FARMERS MARKET CONCERTS. Artists TBA. The San Dimas Farmers Market takes place Wednesdays through the end of September from 5 - 9 p.m. Fresh produce sales, food vendors, live music (6 - 8 p.m.) and more on Bonita Avenue at the Civic Center between Walnut and Iglesia. Parking at the Library/City Hall; please do not park in the Albertson's lot. Information: (909) 581-4744 or www.sandimasfarmersmarket.com.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO - SAN JUAN SUMMER NITES. Best of Times (70s/80s/Rock 'n Roll). Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in historic Town Center Park, 31806 El Camino Real. Information: (949) 493-5911 or www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17

ANAHEIM - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Variety of bands between noon - 8 p.m. See website for full schedule. Market hours are from noon - 8 p.m.; entertainment times vary. Market is located at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Boulevard). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com

ANAHEIM - ANAHEIM GARDENWALK PERFORMANCES. John Henry Copen from 6 - 9 p.m. Performances take place in the Gala Garden at Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella. Information: (714) 635-7410 or www.anaheimgardenwalk.com.

FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. The Answer (Classic Rock). Live music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, fresh produce, beer and wine garden, kids' rides and more. Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Boulevard and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com/depts/museum.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE NOONTIME CONCERTS. Alma Nova Duo (flute/guitar). The Concert Series is a one-unit class with performances open to visitors and guests from campus and the community. All performances take place from 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. in the Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247. Not food or drink is allowed, and no one will be admitted after 12:10 p.m. Campus address is 855 N. Vermont. Information: (323) 953-4000 x2880 or www.lacitycollege.edu.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - MUSIC ON THE TERRACE AT WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY. Brownout (Latin Funk) and DJ Jeremy Sole. Concerts are Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Level Dining Terrace at the Westfield Century City mall through the end of October. Performances are presented by KCRW as part of their "Sounds Around Town" programs. Information: (310) 277-3898 or www.westfield.com/centurycity.

SAN BERNARDINO - 20TH ANNUAL STATER BROTHERS ROUTE 66 RENDEVOUS. Event covers 35 blocks in downtown San Bernadino and includes over 1900 cars. Entertainment on all four days is at the Court Street Square Stage, Court and "E" Streets. Today: Big Papa and the TCB (Blues/Rock/Soul) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Overall event hours are 6 - 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to all but a limited number of events is free. Event map is available on website. Information: (909) 388-2934 or www.route-66.org.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18

ANAHEIM - RUMBLE AND ROCK ON THE PARTY BLOCK. Rumble and Rock events bring together motorcycle enthusiasts and classic rock fans on the streets of Downtown Anaheim every third Friday of the month from 4 - 10 p.m. through October. Party block events include live rock music, street vendors, food booths, dancing in the street, opportunity drawings and more. Tonight's bands are Johnny on the Spot (Classic Rock) from 5 - 7:15 p.m. and National Dust (Southern Rock) from 7:45 - 10 p.m. Proceeds from the evening go to charity. Activities 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.

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Mark Carter (Smooth Jazz Guitar). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 11 - October 3, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Live music begins at 6 p.m., with the featured headliner at 7:30 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available, plus a beer and wine garden. New this year is a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

CLAREMONT - 12TH ANNUAL DEPOT JAZZ SERIES Susie Hansen Latin Band (Latin Jazz/Salsa). Concerts will take place Friday nights from September 18 - October 16 in the front plaza of the Depot Transit Center, 200 W. First Street. Performances are from 7 - 8:30 p.m. and village shops stay open late for the evening. Bring blankets or beach chairs. Information: (909) 399-5490 or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

CORONA - FRIDAY NIGHT BAND JAMS AT THE PROMENADE SHOPS AT DOS LAGOS. Luis Oliart (Acoustic/Blues/Funk). Concerts are on Fridays from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Dos Lagos Amphitheater, 2755 Lakeshore Drive. Information: (951) 277-7601 or www.promenadeshopsatdoslagos.com

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. C.J. Ryche (World Rhythms). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

HOLLYWOOD HILLS - PUBLIC PERFORMANCES AT FOREST LAWN. New Valley Symphony Orchestra. The performance is at 8 p.m. in the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive. Information: (800) 568-6248 x3193, (800) 204-3131 or www.forestlawn.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - BELLA TERRA PERFORMANCES. Northern 45 Band (Alt/Classic Rock). Performances are Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 6 - 9 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Concerts take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERTS. Merchants of Moonshine (Country). The Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance parties every Friday night through September. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Also free balloon rides at the Great Park on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 - 10 p.m., and pre-show comedy presentations at 7 p.m. (Balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Concert parking fee is $8. Information: (949) 724-7420 or www.ocgp.org.

LAKE ARROWHEAD - LAKE ARROWHEAD VILLAGE 2009 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Platinum Rock Stars (Tribute to Bon Jovi, Def Lepard, Boston). All performances (unless otherwise noted) take place at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead Village, 28200 Highway 189. Information: (909) 337-2533 or www.lakearrowheadvillage.com.

LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. Indigenous Soul Trio (Latin Jazz). 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. Admission is free and food/drinks are available for purchase. Aquarium address is 100 Aquarium Way. Information: (562) 590-3100 x0, or www.aquariumofthepacific.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - DANCE DOWNTOWN. Put on your dancing shoes and dance under the stars from 6:30 - 10 p.m. in the Music Center Plaza (Grand between First and Temple). Tonight's dance: Brazilian Samba. Beginning dance lessons at 6:30 p.m.; dancing to live music or DJs from 7:15 - 10 p.m. Dance floor is provided with space available on a first come, first served basis. Information: (213) 972-3660, (213) 972-7211 or Active Arts at www.musiccenter.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT LACMA. BoneSoir. Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the BP Grand Entrance of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. Arthur Murray Dance Party (Free Ballroom Dance Lessons, Main Street, 6 - 10 p.m.), and Jamaica Bob (Calypso/Island, West End/El Torito Courtyard, 7 - 9 p.m.). Two sets of performances are Main Street Events and shows on the courtyard near El Torito on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

SAN BERNARDINO - 20TH ANNUAL STATER BROTHERS ROUTE 66 RENDEVOUS. Event covers 35 blocks in downtown San Bernadino and includes over 1900 cars. Entertainment on all four days is at the Court Street Square Stage, Court and "E" Streets. See Court Street Square entertainment listings below. Overall event hours are 6 - 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to all but a limited number of events is free. Event map is available on website. Information: (909) 388-2934 or www.route-66.org.

SAN BERNARDINO - COURT STREET SQUARE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES. Ashley Runner and West 10 (Classic Rock/Country). Performances are Fridays from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Court Street Square, Court and "E" Streets in downtown San Bernardino. Information: (909) 663-1044, (909) 663-2266 or www.sbrda.org/vcourtst.htm.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19

ALHAMBRA - DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA ROCKS ON SATURDAY NIGHT. British Invasion (British Rock). Rock and Roll music every Saturday night from 7 - 11 p.m. on the Rick's Main Street Cafe's Stage, 132 W. Main Street. Concerts presented by Marini Music and Rick's. Information: (626) 289-0241.

ANAHEIM - 1ST ANNUAL ANAHEIM MUSIC FESTIVAL. Beginning at noon, 12 different Orange County bands will take to the stage showcasing a variety of the OC's talent. Performances will take place on two stages until 10:30 p.m. at Anaheim GardenWalk, 321 W. Katella. Music will be blues/rock, latin jazz and salsa, classical, alternative, rock and more. See Gardenwalk website for full schedule. Information: (714) 635-7410 or www.anaheimgardenwalk.com.

AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. Faculty Recital Series: Marek Spakiewicz, cello. Performance is at 7:30 p.m. in the Munson Recital Hall on the Azusa Pacific campus. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 815-3848 or www.apu.edu/music.

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Boogaloo Assassins (Latin Son/Soul/Funk). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 11 - October 3, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Live music begins at 6 p.m., with the featured headliner at 7:30 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available, plus a beer and wine garden. New this year is a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. SWAY (Contemporary Country/Americana). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

DUARTE - DUARTE ROUTE 66 PARADE AND ANNIVERSARY PICNIC. The annual Route 66 Parade will take place beginning at 10 a.m. along Huntington Drive between Cotter and Mt. Olive. Grand Marshal for the parade will be Zac Sunderland, the teen who sailed around the globe. Following the parade there will be a picnic, arts and crafts show, entertainment and a classic car show at Royal Oaks Park, 2627 Royal Oaks Drive. The event will last until 4 p.m. Information: (626) 357-7931, (626) 260-0993 or www.accessduarte.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - BELLA TERRA PERFORMANCES. Huntington Beach Concert Band (60-piece symphony band). Performances are Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 6 - 9 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Concerts take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERTS. Hapa (Hawaiian). The Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance parties every Friday night through September. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Also free balloon rides at the Great Park on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 - 10 p.m., and pre-show comedy presentations at 7 p.m. (Balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Concert parking fee is $8. Information: (949) 724-7420 or www.ocgp.org.

LAKE ARROWHEAD - LAKE ARROWHEAD VILLAGE 2009 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. The Joshua Tree (U2 Tribute). All performances (unless otherwise noted) take place at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead Village, 28200 Highway 189. Information: (909) 337-2533 or www.lakearrowheadvillage.com.

MANHATTAN BEACH - "THE PREVIEWS" CONCERT SERIES. Angeles Consort: Janet Worsley Strauss, baroque violin, Suzanna Giordano Gignac, baroque violin and viola, Leif Woodward, baroque cello, Jason Yoshida, lute, and guest soprano Angie Solomon. "The Previews" is a series of performances for gifted young musicians ages 12 - 28. Performances take place at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 Eleventh Street, at 2 p.m. Information: (310) 937-7275 or www.palosverdes.com/tlcmusic.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Scott Martin Latin Soul Band (Latin Soul Jazz). Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Free parking for two hours with validation. Information: www.visitthemarina.com.

PASADENA - FIESTAS PATRIAS. The city's Fiestas Patrias celebration will take place from noon - 5 p.m. at the Villa Parke Community Center, 363 E. Villa Street. There will be mariachi music, Aztec and Folklorico dancers, the reading of El Grito, and more. Information: (626) 744-6530 or www.cityofpasadena.net.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. Survivor Strut Fashion Show (Main Street, 7 - 8:30 p.m.), and Vincent Nolan (Classic Rock, West End/El Torito Courtyard, 7 - 9 p.m.). Two sets of performances are Main Street Events and shows on the courtyard near El Torito on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

SAN BERNARDINO - 20TH ANNUAL STATER BROTHERS ROUTE 66 RENDEVOUS. Event covers 35 blocks in downtown San Bernadino and includes over 1900 cars. Entertainment on all four days is at the Court Street Square Stage, Court and "E" Streets. See Court Street Square entertainment listings below. Overall event hours are 6 - 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to all but a limited number of events is free. Event map is available on website. Information: (909) 388-2934 or www.route-66.org.

SAN BERNARDINO - COURT STREET SQUARE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES. The Legendary Mustangs (Southern Blues) from noon - 3 p.m., Neil Morrow (Rock 'n Roll) from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m., and Hot Rod Lincoln, featuring Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats, from 7 - 9 p.m. Performances are Fridays from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Court Street Square, Court and "E" Streets in downtown San Bernardino. Information: (909) 663-1044, (909) 663-2266 or www.sbrda.org/vcourtst.htm.

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THE MILKMAID AND HER PAIL (Aesop's Fables)

"Patty the Milkmaid was going to market carrying her milk in a Pail on her head. As she went along she began calculating what she would do with the money she would get from the milk. "I'll buy some fowls from Farmer Brown," said she, "and they will lay eggs each morning, which I will sell to the parson's wife. With the money that I get from the sale of these eggs I'll buy myself a new dimity frock and a chip hat; and when I go to market, won't all the young men come up and speak to me! Polly Shaw will be that jealous; but I don't care. I shall just look at her and toss my head like this." As she spoke she tossed her head back, the Pail fell off it and all the milk was spilt. So she had to go home and tell her mother what had occurred. "Ah, my child," said the mother:

* -- DO NOT COUNT YOUR CHICKENS BEFORE THEY ARE HATCHED -- *

From Aesop's Fables in Folk-Lore and Fable, The Harvard Classics Vol. 17, P.F. Collier and Son, New York, 1909. Corollary photograph from Dorothy's "Attitude" series: "Don't Cry Over Spilt Milk" © 2008 Dorothy A. Birsic.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20

CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Call Me Creature (Indie Rock) from 6 - 8 p.m. Events take place in the Promenade at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT COLLEGES PERFORMANCES. Celliola and Friends. Composer/cellist Tom Flaherty and violist Cynthia Fogg with friends Rachel Huang (violin) and others, performing Kodaly's Duo for violin and cello and music by Bialosky, Chambers, Flaherty, Lutoslawski, and Pierce. Performance is at 3 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671, www.collegescalendar.org or www.music.pomona.edu.

EL SEGUNDO - EL SEGUNDO CONCERTS IN THE LIBRARY SERIES. Belle Air Brass. The brass ensemble will perform 10 of the best-known classical melodies of all time, along with information about the composers and their eras. Concerts take place at 2 p.m. in the Friends of the Library Room at the El Segundo Public Library, 111 West Mariposa at Main Street. Information: (310) 524-2728 or www.eslib.org.

FULLERTON - ST. ANDREWS MONTHLY SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES. Danielle Belen, violin. 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.saintandrewsfullerton.org

HOLLYWOOD - 17TH ANNUAL THAI CULTURAL DAY. The event will take place from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Barnsdall Park, 4800 Hollywood Boulevard. The opening ceremonies will take place at the Gallery Theater at noon, and there will be Thai music, dancing and kickboxing performances, children's activities, international food vendors and more. Information: (310) 827-2910 or www.thaiculturalcenter.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFIN' SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. Drum Sequel and Guitar Jam Session. The Surfin' Sundays concert takes place this week from 1 - 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Surf Museum, 411 Olive (off Main). Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - BELLA TERRA PERFORMANCES. Singer/Guitarist Brooke Ramel from 2 - 5 p.m., and Singer/Guitarist Danny Maika from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday performances are from 6 - 8 p.m., Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 6 - 9 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Concerts take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Haydn Celebration Concert No. 9. Concerts are at 6 p.m. at the Leo S. Bing Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Visit the Sundays Live website to find other ways of listening to the concerts, including LACMA's streaming audio of the performances. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6234 or www.sundayslive.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/USC CAMPUS) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. USC Thornton Studio Guitar and Popular Music Faculty. The USC Thornton Studio Guitar and Popular Music faculty will present an afternoon recital. The performance will take place in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall on the USC campus at 3 p.m. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Bernie Meisinger Band (American Songbook/Jazz). Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Free parking for two hours with validation. Information: www.visitthemarina.com.

SAN BERNARDINO - 20TH ANNUAL STATER BROTHERS ROUTE 66 RENDEVOUS. Event covers 35 blocks in downtown San Bernadino and includes over 1900 cars. Entertainment on all four days is at the Court Street Square Stage, Court and "E" Streets. Today: The Original Sacrifice Band (Oldies/Funk/Latin) from 12:30 - 1:15 p.m., and Tierra, featuring the Salas Brothers, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Overall event hours are 6 - 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to all but a limited number of events is free. Event map is available on website. Information: (909) 388-2934 or www.route-66.org.

SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE FARMERS MARKET. Christopher Hawley. The Sunday farmers market takes place from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 2640 Main Street. Music is from about 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Information: (310) 458-8712, (310) 458-8411, www.smgov.net/farmers_market/index.htm or www.farmersmarket.santa-monica.org.

SANTA MONICA - DAY OF PEACE 2009. The Day of Peace celebrates the United Nations International Day of Peace and all that is free and noble in the human spirit. The event will take place from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the Santa Monica Pier and will include live music, celebrity performances, arts and crafts and youth projects on display. Information: (310) 458-8900 or www.santamonicapier.org.

SEAL BEACH - CPENA SUMMER CONCERT. Artists TBA. The CPENA Summer Concert will take place from 4 - 6 p.m. at Heather Park, Heather Street/Lampson. Further details TBA. Information: www.ci.seal-beach.ca.us

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Artist TBA. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. and concert begins at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-3393, (714) 993-5075, www.nixonlibrary.org or www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21

There are no performances scheduled on this date.

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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22

DOWNEY - COMMUNITY FOLK MUSIC JAM. At this folk music jam, the participants sit in a circle formation with their acoustic instruments. Facilitators ensure a continuum of activity throughout the jam; guests and other non-musician visitors may sit outside the circle as space permits. The folk music jam will take place from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the BJR Community and Senior Center, 7810 Quill Drive. Information: (562) 904-7223, (562) 904-7238 or www.downeyca.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE NOONTIME CONCERTS. Jim Sullivan and Friends. The Concert Series is a one-unit class with performances open to visitors and guests from campus and the community. All performances take place from 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. in the Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247. Not food or drink is allowed, and no one will be admitted after 12:10 p.m. Campus address is 855 N. Vermont. Information: (323) 953-4000 x2880 or www.lacitycollege.edu.

SANTA MONICA - BEACH=CULTURE EVENTS AT THE ANNENBERG COMMUNITY BEACH HOUSE. "Light at the Edge," a Jacaranda concert with Steven Vanhauwaert, piano, Alyssa Park, violin, and the Denali Quartet. The performance will take place at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required. The Annenberg Community Beach House is located at 415 Pacific Coast Highway at Beach Coast Way. Parking is $8. Information: (310) 458-4904 or www.beachhouse.smgov.net.

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23

CLAREMONT - CELEBRATE CLAREMONT FAMILY FESTIVAL. The Fallen Stars (Country). The Celebrate Claremont Family Festival takes place Wednesdays from 5 - 8 p.m. on First, Second and Oberlin Streets west of Indian Hill. There will be musical entertainment, green living products, fresh and organic certified farmers markets, community booths, bounce houses, a petting zoo, food vendors and other activities. Information: (714) 345-3087, (909) 626-3066, www.claremontfamilyfestival.org, www.claremontwednesdays.org or www.claremontforum.org.

LA MIRADA - NOON CONCERTS AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. Rique Pantoja and Friends (Latin Jazz). This long-standing, mid-day concert series tradition presents guest artists and university faculty and students. It brings to the campus and the community a special opportunity to hear outstanding performances from a variety of artists. All performances are from 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Crowell Hall on the Biola University Campus. Campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892 or www.biola.edu, click academics, undergraduate, and go to the Music Department link, or go to events.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - FAME CONCERT AND CELEBRATION AT THE GROVE. Celebrate the upcoming release of the movie FAME with V Factory and Fame's Naturi Naughton and Collins Pennie. The event will take place in the Park at The Grove beginning at 7 p.m. The event will be hosted by KIIS-FM's Fat Daniel and Karli from the Block, and other members of the movie's cast will be present. The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive next to the Los Angeles Farmers Market. Information: (323) 900-8080 or www.thegrovela.com.

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Sean O'Neal, organist. Concerts take place 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.

SAN DIMAS - SAN DIMAS FARMERS MARKET CONCERTS. Joanie Francis and the Mighty Memphis Band (Blues/Rock). The San Dimas Farmers Market takes place Wednesdays through the end of September from 5 - 9 p.m. Fresh produce sales, food vendors, live music (6 - 8 p.m.) and more on Bonita Avenue at the Civic Center between Walnut and Iglesia. Parking at the Library/City Hall; please do not park in the Albertson's lot. Information: (909) 581-4744 or www.sandimasfarmersmarket.com.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24

FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Opeus (Classic/Alt. Rock). Live music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, fresh produce, beer and wine garden, kids' rides and more. Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Boulevard and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com/depts/museum.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE NOONTIME CONCERTS. Natalie Ross and Lois Steinberg, piano and voice. The Concert Series is a one-unit class with performances open to visitors and guests from campus and the community. All performances take place from 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. in the Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247. Not food or drink is allowed, and no one will be admitted after 12:10 p.m. Campus address is 855 N. Vermont. Information: (323) 953-4000 x2880 or www.lacitycollege.edu.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - MUSIC ON THE TERRACE AT WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY. Orgone (Dance Party) and DJ Raul Campos. Concerts are Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Level Dining Terrace at the Westfield Century City mall through the end of October. Performances are presented by KCRW as part of their "Sounds Around Town" programs. Information: (310) 277-3898 or www.westfield.com/centurycity.

TO FENCE IN THE CUCKOO (ENGLISH), AND TO PUT GATES ON THE FIELDS (SPANISH)

"There is an old story that in the early years of the thirteenth century King John determined to secure an estate and castle in Gotham, England, and sent a special messenger to look over the ground. The town folks, hearing of the King's intentions, were in consternation, for they knew that if the royal purpose was carried out it would be at great expense and would lead to the imposition of heavy burdens on the town that could not well be borne. They therefore planned to circumvent their sovereign's design by acting like idiots. When the royal messenger arrived he found every one in the place engaged in some trivial employment or idiotic pursuit. This so surprised and disgusted the representative that he reported to his master the Gotham was not a fit place for a King's residence as the people who lived there were all fools. King John, it is said at once gave up his project."

Many tales about Gothamites and their foolish pursuits are recorded. Among those best known is one that the people desired to postpone the coming of cold weather, and, observing that the cuckoo, a bird of sunshine, disappeared when the warm months were over, they determined to prevent it from flying away, and so retain the summer's warmth and brightness. To carry out his purpose they joined hands around a thorn bush into which a cuckoo had flown, thinking that by doing so the bird would be unable to escape. From this foolish story came the saying above quoted."

From Dwight Edwards Marvin, Curiosities in Proverbs: A Collection of Unusual Adages, Maxims, Aphorisms, Phrases and Other Popular Dicta From Many Lands, G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1916

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Terje Lie (Jazz Saxophone). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 11 - October 3, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Live music begins at 6 p.m., with the featured headliner at 7:30 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available, plus a beer and wine garden. New this year is a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

BUENA PARK - ST. PIUS V CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL. The St. Pius Fall Festival will take place Friday from 6 - 11 p.m., Saturday from 2 - 11 p.m. and Sunday from 1 - 8 p.m. There will be carnival games, rides and food vendors (fee), and admission and entertainment are free. The church is located at Beach/Orangethorpe. See website for full entertainment schedule. Information: (714) 522-2193 or www.stpius5.org.

CLAREMONT - 12TH ANNUAL DEPOT JAZZ SERIES Mark Carter (Smooth Jazz Guitar). Concerts will take place Friday nights from September 18 - October 16 in the front plaza of the Depot Transit Center, 200 W. First Street. Performances are from 7 - 8:30 p.m. and village shops stay open late for the evening. Bring blankets or beach chairs. Information: (909) 399-5490 or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

CORONA - FRIDAY NIGHT BAND JAMS AT THE PROMENADE SHOPS AT DOS LAGOS. Band Jam Finale - Jamaica Night. Concerts are on Fridays from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Dos Lagos Amphitheater, 2755 Lakeshore Drive. Information: (951) 277-7601 or www.promenadeshopsatdoslagos.com

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Shades of Blue (Diverse Blues). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

FULLERTON - ST. JULIANA CATHOLIC CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL. Festival will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at St. Juliana Church, 1318 N. Acacia. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee) and entertainment. Friday evening entertainment is The Noble Ones (Classic/Soft Rock); Saturday from 3 - 5 p.m. is Alder Eagle (Blues), and from 6 - 10 the bands 2 Fifths (Rockabilly/Classic Rock) and Aerowatt (Classic Rock/Heavy Metal); and Sunday is the church talent show from 3 - 5 p.m. and Hornet Nation (Variety/Rock, Northrop-Grumman company band) from 6 - 8 p.m. Information: (714) 879-1965 or www.saintjulianachurch.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - BELLA TERRA PERFORMANCES. Singer/Guitarist Kurt Hunter (Alt. Soft Rock). Performances are Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 6 - 9 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Concerts take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERTS. Bollywood Step Dance Party. The Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance parties every Friday night through September. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Also free balloon rides at the Great Park on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 - 10 p.m., and pre-show comedy presentations at 7 p.m. (Balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Concert parking fee is $8. Information: (949) 724-7420 or www.ocgp.org.

LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. The Tydes (Surf). 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. Admission is free and food/drinks are available for purchase. Aquarium address is 100 Aquarium Way. Information: (562) 590-3100 x0, or www.aquariumofthepacific.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT LACMA. Gary LeMel. Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the BP Grand Entrance of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org.

ORANGE - ST. NORBERTFEST 2009. The St. Norberfest 2009 festival will take place Friday from 6 - 11 p.m., Saturday from noon - 11 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 9 p.m. There will be carnival games, rides and food vendors (fee), and admission and entertainment are free. The church is located at 300 E. Taft Avenue. See website for full entertainment schedule. Information: (714) 637-4360 or www.stnorbertchurch.org.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. Deaf Awareness Event (Music/Entertainment, Main Street, 6 - 9 p.m.), and Cadillac Phil (Rockabilly/Doo Wop, West End/El Torito Courtyard, 7 - 9 p.m.). Two sets of performances are Main Street Events and shows on the courtyard near El Torito on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

YORBA LINDA - OKTOBERFEST AT ST. MARTIN DE PORRES CHURCH. Festival will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday at St. Martin de Porres Church, 19767 Yorba Linda Boulevard. Hours are Friday 5 - 11 p.m., Saturday 2 - 11 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 8 p.m. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee) and entertainment. Friday evening entertainment is Yardsale (Classic Rock); Saturday afternoon is the Rock It's (Classic Rock) and in the evening, Yardsale (Classic Rock); and Sunday is the St. Martin's Praise Band in the afternoon and Flashback (Classic Rock) in the evening. Information: (714) 970-2771 or www.smdpyl.org.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26

ALISO VIEJO - FOUNDERS DAY FAIR. "A Day at the Ranch." The Aliso Viejo Founders Day Fair will take place from noon - 6 p.m. at the Aliso Viejo Ranch, 100 Park Avenue across from AV Middle School. There will be stage and roving music and entertainment, food vendors, historical displays, panning for gold, antique farm equipment, old-fashioned games, face painting and activities for children, a beer and wine saloon and more. Admission is free; nominal charge for some activities. Information: (949) 425-2550 or www.cityofalisoviejo.com.

ALHAMBRA - DOWNTOWN ALHAMBRA ROCKS ON SATURDAY NIGHT. Live Wire. Rock and Roll music every Saturday night from 7 - 11 p.m. on the Rick's Main Street Cafe's Stage, 132 W. Main Street. Concerts presented by Marini Music and Rick's. Information: (626) 289-0241.

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Jose Rizo's Jazz on the Latin Side AllStars. Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 11 - October 3, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Live music begins at 6 p.m., with the featured headliner at 7:30 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available, plus a beer and wine garden. New this year is a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. K-FROG Night with The Silverados (Country). Also meet Heather Froglear and Christy McLeap, plus prizes and giveaways. Events take place in the Promenade at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Heart and Soul (R&B/Latin/Dance). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - BELLA TERRA PERFORMANCES. Singer/Guitarist Brooke Ramel from 1 - 4 p.m., and Sugah Daddy (Classic Rock), from 6 - 9 p.m. Performances are Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 6 - 9 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Concerts take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

IRVINE - ORANGE COUNTY GREAT PARK FLIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERTS. Easy Star All-Stars (Reggae). The Great Park in Irvine will feature live concerts on Saturday evenings and dance parties every Friday night through September. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Also free balloon rides at the Great Park on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 - 10 p.m., and pre-show comedy presentations at 7 p.m. (Balloon is tethered to the ground and flights are subject to wind and weather conditions). Concert parking fee is $8. Information: (949) 724-7420 or www.ocgp.org.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - SATURDAYS OFF THE 405 AT THE GETTY CENTER. - Fridays off the 405 are now Saturdays off the 405 at the Getty Center. Enjoy outdoor music and evening views of the city from 6 - 9 p.m. (cash bar and Garden Terrace Cafe open until 8:30 p.m.) The event features band performances with DJ sets to open and close the night. Tonight's artist: Rain Machine with Kyp Malone. No reservations are required. Parking at the Getty is now $15 but free after 5 p.m. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. L.A. Love Band (Jazz/Blues/Soul). Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Free parking for two hours with validation. Information: www.visitthemarina.com.

MISSION VIEJO - ST. KILLIAN CHURCH OKTOBERFEST. The St. Killian Oktoberfest will take place Saturday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. There will be carnival games, rides and food vendors (fee), contests, a silent auction and beer garden, and admission and entertainment are free. The church is located at 26872 Estanciero. Call for entertainment schedule. Information: (949) 586-4440.

ONTARIO - SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIESTA. Experience Latino culture through music, performance and visual arts. The event will take place from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park, 800 N. Archibald Avenue in Ontario. Entertainment will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will include the Mariachi Youth Academy, St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico of Redlands, and the San Bernardino Youth Symphony performing music from Spain and Argentina. There will also be visual art from Latin Countries, and food from south of the border for purchase. Admission is free, but parking at the park is $10. Information: (909) 38-PARKS or www.county-parks.com.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. Mobetta Loretta Band (Folk Rock, Main Street, 7 - 9 p.m.), and Lee Zimmer (Classical Guitar, West End/El Torito Courtyard, 7 - 9 p.m.). Two sets of performances are Main Street Events and shows on the courtyard near El Torito on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

SANTA ANA - ECLECTIC COMPANY EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC SERIES. Monthly experimental music concerts. Performances begin at 8 p.m. at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, 117 North Sycamore. Tonight's bands are The Lynx Technique at 8 p.m., Guppies at 9 p.m., and BellHaunts at 10 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Information: (714) 667-1517, www.theeclecticcompany.com or www.occca.org.

SANTA MONICA - COLBURN SCHOOL PERFORMANCES. Colburn Conservatory Orchestra, Yehuda Gilad, conductor and music director, featuring Ronald Leonard, cello. The off-campus performance will take place at 8 p.m. in Barnum Hall of Santa Monica High School, 601 Pico Boulevard. The program will include works by Ravel, Hindemith and Dvorak. Information: (213) 621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27

AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. University Choir and Orchestra debut concert. John Sutton, conductor. Performance is at 6 p.m. in the Wilden Hall Atrium on the Azusa Pacific campus. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 815-3848 or www.apu.edu/music.

CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. World of Music Vocal Exhibition from 4 - 6 p.m. Events take place in the Promenade at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Cellist Marek Szpakiewicz and pianist Jiayi Shi perform music for Yom Kippur. Concerts are at 6 p.m. at the Leo S. Bing Theater of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Visit the Sundays Live website to find other ways of listening to the concerts, including LACMA's streaming audio of the performances. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6234 or www.sundayslive.org.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Susie Hansen Latin Band (Latin Jazz. Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Free parking for two hours with validation. Information: www.visitthemarina.com.

NEWPORT BEACH - SUNDAY MUSICALE AT THE NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY. Pluck! Music for Lute, Guitar and Russian Guitar with John Schneiderman. Performance is from 3 - 4 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room of the Central Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue. Information: (949) 717-3800, www.newportbeachlibrary.org or www.city.newport-beach.ca.us, click library link.

SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE FARMERS MARKET. Oceangrass. The Sunday farmers market takes place from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 2640 Main Street. Music is from about 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Information: (310) 458-8712, (310) 458-8411, www.smgov.net/farmers_market/index.htm or www.farmersmarket.santa-monica.org.

VENICE - ABBOT KINNEY FESTIVAL. Arts and crafts, three stages of live music, dancer and performance artists, a Family Courtyard, food vendors, beer garden, Green Living area and more than 300 vendors. Event takes place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Abbot Kinney Boulevard between Venice Boulevard and Main Street. See website for complete entertainment and activity schedules. Information: (310) 396-3772 or www.abbotkinney.org.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. British Brass Band. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. and concert begins at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-3393, (714) 993-5075, www.nixonlibrary.org or www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28

There are no performances scheduled on this date.

THE WHITE SNAKE

From Household Stories, from the Collection of the Brothers Grimm, translated from the German by Lucy Crane, R. Worthington, New York, 1883. Illustration by Walter Crane.

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     A long time ago there lived a King whose wisdom was noised abroad in all the country. Nothing remained long unknown to him, and it was as if the knowledge of hidden things was brought to him in the air. However, he had one curious custom. Every day at dinner, after the table had been cleared and every one gone away, a trusty servant had to bring in one other dish. But it was covered up, and the servant himself did not know what was in it, and no one else knew, for the King waited until he was quite alone before he uncovered it. This had gone on a long time, but at last there came a day when the servant could restrain his curiousity no longer, but as he was carrying the dish away he took it into his own room. As soon as he had fastened the door securely, he lifted the cover, and there he saw a white snake lying on the dish. After seeing it he could not resist the desire to taste it, and so he cut off a small piece and put it in his mouth. As soon as it touched his tongue he heard outside the window a strange chorus of delicate voices. He went and listened, and found that it was the sparrows talking together, and telling each other all they had seen in the fields and woods. The virtue of the snake had given him power to understand the speech of animals."

     Now it happened one day that the Queen lost her most splendid ring, and suspicion fell upon the trusty servant, who had the general superintendence, and he was accused of stealing it. The King summoned him to his presence, and after many reproaches told him that if by the next day he was not able to name the thief he should be considered guilty, and punished. It was in vain that he protested his innocence; he could get no better sentence. In his uneasiness and anxiety he went out into the courtyard, and began to consider what he could do in so great a necessity. There sat the ducks by the running water and rested themselves, and plumed themselves with their flat bills, and held a comfortable chat. The servant stayed where he was and listened to them. They told how they had waddled about all yesterday morning and found good food; and then one of them said pitifully, "Something lies very heavy in my craw, -- it is the ring that was lying under the Queen's window; I swallowed it down in too great a hurry."

     Then the servant seized her by the neck, took her into the kitchen, and said to the cook, "Kill this one, she is quite ready for cooking." "Yes," said the cook, weighing it in her hand; "there will be no trouble of fattening this one - it has been ready ever so long." She then slit up its neck, and when it was opened the Queen's ring was found it its craw. The servant could now clearly prove his innocence, and in order to make up for the injustice he had suffered the King permitted him to ask some favour for himself, and also promised him the place of greatest honor in the royal household. But the servant refused it, and only asked for a horse and money for travelling, for he had a fancy to see the world, and look about him a little. So his request was granted, and he set out on his way; and one day he came to a pool of water, by which he saw three fishes who had got entangled in the rushes, and were panting for water. Although fishes are usually considered dumb creatures, he understood very well their lament that they were to perish so miserably; and as he had a compassionate heart he dismounted from his horse, and put the three fishes back again into the water. They quivered all over with joy, stretched out their heads, and called out to him,

     "We will remember and reward thee, because thou hast delivered us." He rode on, and after a while he heard a small voice come up from the sand underneath his horse's feet. He listened, and understood how the ant-king was complaining, "If only these men would keep off, with their great awkard beasts! Here comes this stupid horse treading down on my people with his hard hoofs!" The man then turned his horse to the side-path, and the ant-king called out to him, "We will remember and reward thee!" The path led him through a wood, and there he saw a father-raven and mother-raven standing by their nest and throwing their young ones out. "Off with you! young gallows birds!" cried they; "we cannot stuff you any more; you are big enough to fend for yourselves!" The poor young ravens lay on the ground, fluttering, and beating the air with their pinions, and crying, "We are poor, helpless things, we cannot fend for ourselves, we cannot even fly! We can only die of hunger!

     Then the kind young man dismounted, killed his horse with his dagger, and left it to the yound ravens for food. They came hopping up, feasted away at is, and cried, "We will remember and reward thee!" So now he had to use his own legs, and when he had gone a long way he came to a great town. There was much noise and thronging in the streets, and there came a man on a horse, who proclaimed, "That the King's daughter seeks a husband, but he who wishes to marry her must perform a difficult task, and if he cannot carry it through successfully, he must lose his life." Many had already tried, but had lost their lives, in vain. The young man, when he saw the King's daughter, was so dazzled by her great beauty, that he forgot all danger, went to the King, and offered himself as a wooer. Then he was led to the sea-side, and a gold ring was thrown into the water before his eyes. Then the King told him that he must fetch the ring up again from the bottom of the sea, saying, "If you come back without it, you shall be put under the waves again until you are drowned."

     Every one pitied the handsome young man, but they went, and left him alone by the sea. As he was standing on the shore and thinking of what he should do, there came three fishes swimming by, none other than those he had set free. The middle one had a mussel in his mouth, and he laid it on the strand at the young man's feet; and when he took it up and opened it there was the gold ring inside! Full of joy he carried it to the King, and expected the promised reward; but the King's daughter, proud of her high birth, despised him and set him another task to perform. She went out into the garden, and strewed about over the grass ten sacks full of millet seed. "By the time the sun rises in the morning you must have picked up all these," she said, "and not a grain must be wanting."

     The young man sat down in the garden and considered how it was possible to do this task, but he could contrive nothing, and stayed there, feeling very sorrowful, and expecting to be led to death at the break of day. But when the first beams of sun fell on the garden he saw that the ten sacks were all filled, standing one by the other, and not even a grain was missing. The ant-king had arrived in the night with his thousands of ants, and the grateful creatures had picked up all the millet seed, and filled the sacks with great industry. The King's daughter came herself into the garden and saw with astonishment that the young man had performed all that had been given him to do. But she could not let her proud heart melt, and said, "Although he has completed the two tasks, he shall not be my bridegroom unless he brings me an apple from the tree of life."

     The young man did not know where the tree of life was to be found, but he set out and went on and on, as long as his legs could carry him, but he had no hope of finding it. When he had gone through three kingdoms he came one evening to a wood, and seated himself under a tree to go to sleep; but he heard a rustling in the boughs, and a golden apple fell into his hand. Immediately three ravens flew toward him, perched on his knee, and said, "We are the three young ravens that you delivered from starving; when we grew big, and heard that you were seeking the golden apple, we flew over the sea to the end of the earth, where the tree of life stands, and we fetched the apple. Full of joy the young man set off on his way home, and brought the golden apple to the King's beautiful daughter, who was without any further excuse.

     So they divided the apple of life, and ate it together; and their hearts were filled with love, and they lived in undisturbed happiness to a great age!

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29

AZUSA - AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. Symphony Orchestra. Christopher Russell, conductor. Performance is at 7:30 in the Upper Turner Campus Center on the Azusa Pacific campus. The campus is located at 901 E. Alosta Avenue. Information: (626) 815-3848 or www.apu.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN/VICINITY) - LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE NOONTIME CONCERTS. Dan Wanner, piano, and friends. The Concert Series is a one-unit class with performances open to visitors and guests from campus and the community. All performances take place from 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. in the Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247. Not food or drink is allowed, and no one will be admitted after 12:10 p.m. Campus address is 855 N. Vermont. Information: (323) 953-4000 x2880 or www.lacitycollege.edu.

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30

CHINO HILLS - PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLS. Student performances from The Lesson House frmo 5 - 7 p.m. Events take place in the Promenade at the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Drive. Information: (866) 909-0305 or www.shoppesatchinohills.com.

CLAREMONT - CELEBRATE CLAREMONT FAMILY FESTIVAL. The Carly Moultrie Singers (Youth Group). The Celebrate Claremont Family Festival takes place Wednesdays from 5 - 8 p.m. on First, Second and Oberlin Streets west of Indian Hill. There will be musical entertainment, green living products, fresh and organic certified farmers markets, community booths, bounce houses, a petting zoo, food vendors and other activities. Information: (714) 345-3087, (909) 626-3066, www.claremontfamilyfestival.org, www.claremontwednesdays.org or www.claremontforum.org.

LA MIRADA - NOON CONCERTS AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. Mimi Dye, viola. This long-standing, mid-day concert series tradition presents guest artists and university faculty and students. It brings to the campus and the community a special opportunity to hear outstanding performances from a variety of artists. All performances are from 12:30 - 1 p.m. in Crowell Hall on the Biola University Campus. Campus address is 13800 Biola Drive. See website for directions. Information: (562) 903-4892 or www.biola.edu, click academics, undergraduate, and go to the Music Department link, or go to events.

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Azzoni Duo (music for violin and piano). Concerts take place 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.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 1

ANAHEIM - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Karaoke Day; no live music today. Market hours are from noon - 8 p.m.; entertainment times vary. Market is located at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Boulevard). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com

FULLERTON - DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Vic Moraga Band (Latin/Rock). Live music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, fresh produce, beer and wine garden, kids' rides and more. Market is on Wilshire Avenue between Harbor Boulevard and Pomona. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com/depts/museum.

LOS ANGELES - LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE NOONTIME CONCERTS. Ruzanna Sargsyan, violin. The Concert Series is a one-unit class with performances open to visitors and guests from campus and the community. All performances take place from 12:10 - 1:10 p.m. in the Music Building, Clausen Hall, Room 247. Not food or drink is allowed, and no one will be admitted after 12:10 p.m. Campus address is 855 N. Vermont. Information: (323) 953-4000 x2880 or www.lacitycollege.edu.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - MUSIC ON THE TERRACE AT WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY. Locos Por Juana (Latin Reggae) and DJ Mario Cotto. Concerts are Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Level Dining Terrace at the Westfield Century City mall through the end of October. Performances are presented by KCRW as part of their "Sounds Around Town" programs. Information: (310) 277-3898 or www.westfield.com/centurycity.

RIVERSIDE - AN EVENING OF POLISH POETRY, MUSIC AND THEATER. Polish poetry translated, set to music, and performed in pseudonym by Ann Frenkel and Gwido Zlatkes. The program will take place beginning at 7 p.m. in the Riverside Main Library, Mission Inn Avenue/Orange, and is part of the evening's artwalk events. Information: www.riversideca.gov/library.

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FRIDAY OCTOBER 2

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Derek Bordeaux (Motown/Jazz/R&B). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 11 - October 3, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Live entertainment begins at 6 p.m., with the featured headliner at 7:30 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available, plus a beer and wine garden. New this year is a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT COLLEGES FRIDAY NOON CONCERT SERIES. The mEnbuRg Duo, Mark Menzies (viola), and Gayle Blankenburg (piano). Program of "Sonata for Viola and Piano" by Paul Hindemith. Performance is from 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m. in Balch Auditorium on the Scripps College campus, 1030 Columbia Avenue. Information: (909) 607-3266, www.cgu.edu/pages/1362.asp or www.collegescalendar.org.

CLAREMONT - 12TH ANNUAL DEPOT JAZZ SERIES L.A. Bluescasters (Blues/Jazz). Concerts will take place Friday nights from September 18 - October 16 in the front plaza of the Depot Transit Center, 200 W. First Street. Performances are from 7 - 8:30 p.m. and village shops stay open late for the evening. Bring blankets or beach chairs. Information: (909) 399-5490 or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

FONTANA - CRUISING SPRING STREET: CRUISE NIGHT AND MARKET NIGHT. Hot rods, low riders and live music in downtown Fontana every first Friday of the month. Event is from 5 - 10 p.m. in downtown Fontana at Sierra Avenue and Spring Street (main entrance on Sierra). Also Fusion Friday at the Art Depot. Band for tonight: TBA. Information: (909) 428-8360 x 249, www.fontana.org or www.fontanarecreation.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - BELLA TERRA PERFORMANCES. Rosewood Band (Folk Rock Classics). Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 6 - 9 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Concerts take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - ST. SIMON AND JUDE 43RD ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL. Festival hours are 5 - 11 p.m. Friday, noon - 11 p.m. Saturday and noon - 9 p.m. Sunday. Event includes carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee). Admission and entertainment are free. Friday night entertainment is The Fenians (Irish) beginning at 7 p.m., Saturday's entertainment is Dance Party beginning at 7 p.m., and Sunday's entertainment is Kid's Talent Show at 12:30 p.m. and the Tijuana Dogs at 5 p.m. Church/festival address is 20444 Magnolia. Information: (714) 962-3333 or www.ssj.org.

LONG BEACH - SHARK LAGOON NIGHTS AT THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC. Green Natives (Rock). The public is invited to get up close and personal with the ocean's ultimate predators at the Aquarium of the Pacific's Shark Lagoon Nights. Guests will have the opportunity to touch the sharks and see large sharks such as sandtigers on exhibit from 6 - 9 p.m. (Please note: The Aquarium itself is not open during this time.) Guests can touch and learn about the sharks, shop in the Pacific Collections gift shop, purchase drinks, coffee, dessert or a light meal, and enjoy the live music from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Aquarium address is 100 Aquarium Way. Information: (562) 590-3100 x0, or www.aquariumofpacific.org.

LOS ANGELES (MUSEUM DISTRICT) - FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT LACMA. Johnnie Valentino (Guitarist/Composer). Concerts are from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Los Angeles Times Central Court of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Admission to the museum's regular exhibits is also on a pay-as-you-wish basis after 5 p.m. Information: (323) 857-6115 or www.lacma.org.

MANHATTAN BEACH - BACHS LUNCH RECITAL AT TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH. Mezzo-soprano Charlene Chi and pianist Jordan Rashkov. Both are pursuing doctoral degrees at USC and Charlene Chi has sung with Opera Santa Barbara and the UC Santa Barbara Opera. Performance is from 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 Eleventh Street. Information: (310) 937-7275 or www.palosverdes.com/tlcmusic.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. Artists TBA. Two sets of performances are Main Street Events and shows on the courtyard near El Torito on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

TUSTIN - TUSTIN TILLER DAYS. Tustin Tiller Days features carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee) and free admission and entertainment from October 2 - 4. Friday hours are 4 - 11 p.m., Saturday hours are noon - 11 p.m., and Sunday hours are noon - 8 p.m. The annual Tiller Days Parade will take place Saturday morning at 10 a.m. beginning at Pacific and Main and travelling down "C" Street and Prospect Avenue to the festival grounds at Irvine Blvd./Prospect. Entertainment will be on two stages. Community stage entertainment includes a wide variety of youth/community groups in half-hour to hour increments throughout the day. Main stage entertainment is from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Friday, 2:30 - 11 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 - 7 p.m. Sunday. See website for full entertainment schedules. Information: (714) 573-3326, www.tustintillerdays.org or www.tustinca.org.

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SATURDAY OCTOBER 3

BREA - BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL Brian Bromberg (Jazz). Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 11 - October 3, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Live entertainment begins at 6 p.m., with the featured headliner at 7:30 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available, plus a beer and wine garden. New this year is a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

CERRITOS - MUSIC AND ART IN THE GARDEN. The community is invited to enjoy a free autumn concert, readings, exhibits and tours in the Cerritos Sculpture Garden at the Cerritos Civic Center, Bloomfield/183rd Streets. Winning photographs from the Arts and Humanities Amateur Photography Contest will be on display, and members of the Fine Arts and Historical Commissions will provide information on the various art pieces located in the garden. Please bring a chair for seating. The event will take place from 1 - 4 p.m. and is offered as a part of the city's celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month in October. Information: (562) 916-1254 or www.ci.cerritos.ca.us.

CLAREMONT - POMONA COLLEGE PERFORMANCES. Genevieve Feiwen Lee, piano and harpsichord. The well-known classical pianist will perform an eclectic program of works from one of J.S. Bach's toccatas for harpsichord to two world premieres - "One," for speaking pianist by Kurt Rohde, and and "Nine Vignettes" by Karl Kohn. The special recital will also feature the first live audio/video streaming duet at Pomona College. Joining Ms. Lee will be Lois Svard from Bucknell University in Pennsylvania. The two will perform the Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn duet "Tonk." The program will take place beginning at 8 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671, www.music.pomona.edu or www.collegescalendar.org.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Blues Racket (Classic Pop/R&B/Dance). Performances take place Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Metro Pointe at South Coast, 901 South Coast Drive. Stage is outdoors facing the restaurants. No lawn chairs. Information: (714) 481-5009 or www.metropointe.com.

GARDENA - 16TH ANNUAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL AND STREET FAIR. The City of Gardena Heritage Festival and Street Fair will take place from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Nakaoka Community Center and the Gardena Civic Center, 1700 West 162nd Street. There will be entertainment by the Lori Andrews Jazz Harp Quartet (Jazz/R&B), community entertainment, a children's area, arts and crafts, community information booths and more. Information: (310) 217-9537 or www.ci.gardena.ca.us.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - BELLA TERRA PERFORMANCES. Retro Rebels (Classic Rock). Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 6 - 9 p.m., unless otherwise indicated. Concerts take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Avenue. Information: (714) 897-2534 or www.bellaterra-hb.com.

INGLEWOOD - INGLEWOOD CELEBRATES THE ARTS MARKET STREET FESTIVAL. The event will take place from noon to 6 p.m. in downtown Inglewood along Market Street from Florence Avenue to Manchester Boulevard. There will be a variety of music from Jazz and R&B to Brazilian and Cuban, storytellers, interactive games, an arts and crafts show, a classic car show and food vendors and a festival marketplace. Free parking is available in local parking structures including Inglewood City Hall and Locust Street (near Manchester). Information: (310) 412-8700 or www.cityofinglewood.org.

IRVINE - IRVINE GLOBAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL 2009. The festival celebrates Irvine's cultural diversity and features live entertainment, a kids village, community partners pavilion, international marketplace, world culture exhibits, world religious displays and more. Admission and entertainment are free, restaurant tasting tickets are available for purchase. The event takes place from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Bill Barber Park at the Irvine Civic Center, Alton Parkway/Harvard. Information: (949) 724-6606, www.irvinefestival.org or www.cityofirvine.org.

LA MIRADA - CELEBRATION IN THE PARK. Spend the day exploring La Mirada's history at the annual Celebration in the Park, to be held from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the historic Neff Estate, 14300 San Cristobal Dr. at San Esteban. There will be live entertainment, old-fashioned family games, food for sale, hands-on displays, crafts and more. The Victorian era themed event is held in the historic setting of the Neff Estate, and guided tours will be available during the day. Information: (562) 943-7277 or www.cityoflamirada.org.

LAGUNA BEACH - ONE EARTH/ONE DREAM ECOFEST. The One Earth/One Dream Ecofest will take place from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Lumberyard Mall, 384 Forest Ave. Opening ceremony will also take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the Main Beach cobblestone area. The event will include live entertainment, a variety of exhibitions and earth-friendly exhibitors, EcoWorkshops for children, speakers/presenters, and film screenings. Admission and entertainment are free. Information: (949) 497-5690, www.endangeredplanetfoundation.org or www.1E1D.org.

LONG BEACH - GREEN PORT FEST 2009. The event will take place from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Port Administration Building, 1126 Queens Way in the Long Beach Harbor, with limited free parking at the Long Beach Convention Center. There will be free boat tours of the harbor, train excursions through the cargo shipping terminals, demonstrations of underwater security submersibles, environmental displays, demonstrations and information booths, children's activities, and musical performances by local groups. Information: (562) 590-4121, (562) 437-0041 or www.polb.com/portfest.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - WORLD CITY PERFORMANCE SERIES. The Mystical Arts of Tibet. Experience the Mystical Arts of Tibet by the multiphonic (zok-kay) singers of the Drepung Loseling Monastery. Robed in magnificent costumes and playing traditional Tibetan instruments, the Loseling Monks perform ancient temple music and dance for world healing. World City programs feature internationally renowned artists performing in the outdoor W.M. Keck Foundation Children's Amphitheater at the Walt Disney Concert Hall (2nd/Grand). Shows are at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets are distributed beginning at 10 a.m. for the first show and 11 a.m. for the second show. The Music Center also offers pre- and post-show family workshops in the adjacent Blue Ribbon Garden. Information: (213) 250-ARTS, (213) 972-8000 or www.musiccenter.org, Education.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN) - CHINATOWN MID-AUTUMN MOON FESTIVAL. Chinatown will host a Mid-Autumn Moon Festival from 5:30 - 10 p.m. The event will feature cultural entertainment including the Shaolin Warriors of Chinatown, demonstrations of moon cake-making and free moon cake samples, telescopes provided by Griffith Observatory for viewing Jupiter and the moon, and live music on the central stage until 10 p.m. Events take place in the historic Central Plaza, 943 - 951 N. Broadway Street. Information: (213) 680-0243 or www.chinatownla.com.

LOS ANGELES/PASADENA AREA - 11TH ANNUAL EAGLE ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL. The Eagle Rock Music Festival will feature more than 60 bands on multiple stages/venues from 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. The event takes place on Colorado Boulevard between Eagle Rock Boulevard and Argus. See website for complete listing of bands appearing. Free parking and shuttle from Eagle Rock Plaza (Sierra Villa/Colorado Boulevard). Information: (323) 226-1617, www.myspace.com/eaglerockmusicfestival or www.centerartseaglerock.org.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Artists TBA. Outdoor performance is from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Free parking for two hours with validation. Information: www.visitthemarina.com.

NEWPORT BEACH - FAMILY CONCERT AT THE NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY. Marcus Miller and Drums from Around the World. Through the drum Marcus Miller conveys valuable lessons about history, life, music and culture. The family program is designed for ages 5 and up and focuses on the historical and cultural significance of drumming. Performance is from 11 - 12 a.m. in the Friends Meeting Room of the Central Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue. Information: (949) 717-3800, www.newportbeachlibrary.org or www.city.newport-beach.ca.us, click library link.

SAN DIMAS - 42ST ANNUAL WESTERN DAYS. The Western Days celebration begins with a community parade along Bonita and San Dimas Avenue at 10 a.m. and also includes live entertainment, rides and activities for children (fee), an arts and crafts fair, an intertribal pow-wow, business expo, cowboy re-enactments and more. Events and activities take place in downtown San Dimas from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. Information: (909) 592-3818, www.sandimaschamber.com or www.cityofsandimas.com.

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