DANA POINT - TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL. The Tall Ships Festival is the largest gathering of tall ships on the West Coast. The festival will feature an array of both paid and free family activities including live chantey music, an art show, living history demonstrations, and food vendors. Grass Park activities (the Chantey concerts, arts and crafts show, interactive 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 - HUNTINGTON BEACH COUNCIL ON AGING SENIOR SATURDAY FESTIVAL. The annual event features live music and about 70 sponsor booths with information, products and services geared toward seniors. The event will take 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, and breakfast and lunch will be available for a nominal fee. Information: (714) 536-9387 or www.hbcoa.org.

HUNTINGTON BEACH - PERFORMANCES AT BELLA TERRA. Golden West Pops (Tribute to America) from 6 - 9 p.m. Friday performances are from 7 - 9 p.m., Saturday performances are from 6 - 9 p.m., and Sunday event times vary (unless otherwise indicated). Performances 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.

LONG BEACH - LATIN AMERICAN PARADE AND FESTIVAL. The 3rd Annual Latin American Parade and Festival presented by Wal-Mart will take place in Downtown Long Beach from 3 - 9 p.m. The parade will take place at 3 p.m. on Pine Avenue and will be followed by a festival in a new location at 4th Street/Promenade. The festival will take place until 9 p.m. and include live music, family activities, authentic Latin American cuisine for purchase and a vendor fair. Information: (562) 436-4259, www.dlba.org or www.downtownlongbeach.org.

LONG BEACH - LONG BEACH TOWNE CENTER CONCERTS. Performances at the Long Beach Towne Center take place in the Promenade area on Friday and Saturday nights at 6 and 8 p.m. The Long Beach Towne Center is located on Carson Street at the 605 Freeway. Tonight: Hana Kim at 6 p.m. and Adam's Attic (Alt Rock) at 8 p.m. Information: www.longbeachtownecenter.net.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - 2011 BRAZILIAN DAY IN LOS ANGELES. The Consulate General of Brazil invites the public to the 2011 "Brazilian Day in L.A." and Brazilian Street Carnaval. The event will take place from noon - 6 p.m. at Hancock Paek/the La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Boulevard. The event celebrates Brazilian culture, and there will be Brazilian cuisine (fee), Brazilian music and dance performances, vendor booths, activities for children, a Rio-style parade at 3 p.m. and more. Information: (323) 651-2664 x219, www.brazilian-consulate.org or www.braziliandayla.org.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - SATURDAY NIGHTS AT THE GETTY. Saturday Nights at the Getty returns with Dark Blushing, an evening of poetry, music and art. Poets will be presenting new works inspired by the exhibit "Luminous Paper: British Watercolors and Drawings." The poets will be accompanied by the music of Portland artist Timmy Straw, whose work combines classical training on piano and strings with electronic beats and loops. Marilyn Manson will make a special appearance reading the poetry of William Blake, and other celebrity appearances are expected. The evening will be hosted by actress and author Amber Tamblyn and poet Mindy Nettifee. Reservations are required and can be made on the Getty website; limit of four tickets per person. Parking at the Getty is free after 5 p.m. Information: (310) 440-7300 or www.getty.edu.

MANHATTAN BEACH - PREVIEWS CONCERTS AT TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH. "The Previews" 10th Anniversary Season Opening Concert with pianist Karine Poghosyan, CSUN graduate and member of the music faculty at the Manhattan School of Music. The performance will take place at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 Eleventh Street. Information: (310) 937-7275 or www.palosverdes.com/tlcmusic.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. Upstream (Caribbean/Reggae). Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 305-9545, visitor information, or www.visitmarinadelrey.com.

PUENTE HILLS/ROWLAND HEIGHTS/HACIENDA HEIGHTS - L.A. COUNTY ARTS FREE CONCERTS IN PUBLIC PLACES. Braziliando (Brazilian/Latin). The performance will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Hacienda Heights Library, 16010 La Monde Street. Information: (626) 968-9356 or www.lacountyarts.org, go to public/special events.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. Remember Then (Classic Rock/Oldies, Main Street, 7 - 9 p.m.), and CPO Band plus guest (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. and Main Street performances on Sundays from 4 - 6 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 x113 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

SAN BERNARDINO - COURT STREET SQUARE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES. Artists TBA. Concerts take place Saturdays from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m at Court Street Square, downtown San Bernardino at the corner of "E" Street and Court Street. Information: (909) 663-1044, (909) 663-2266 or www.sbrda.org/vcourtst.htm.

UPLAND - ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL. The St. Joseph's Church Fall Festival will take place September 9 - 11. Hours are Friday from 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday from noon - 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 7 p.m. There will be carnival rides, games and food vendors (fee), plus entertainment. Entertainment and admission are free. On Friday night: Silver Beatles (Beatles Tribute) from 6 - 10 p.m., and on Saturday night Cold Duck (70s/R&B) from 6 - 10 p.m. St. Joseph's is located at 877 North Campus Avenue. Information: (909) 981-8110 or www.stjosephsupland.org.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11

BEVERLY HILLS - MUSIC AT THE BEVERLY HILLS FARMERS MARKET. The Beverly Hills Farmers Market takes place Sundays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the 9300 block of Civic Center Drive. There is music at the market from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. September musical entertainment includes: JoJo Alves on Sept. 4, the Masanga Marimba Ensembles (African) on Sept. 11, Thiago on Sept. 18 and the Panache Orchestra on Sept. 25. Information: (310) 285-6830 or www.beverlyhills.org, go to "Attractions."

BEVERLY HILLS - 9/11 MEMORIAL DEDICATION AND CEREMONY. The City of Beverly Hills will host a dedication ceremony and unveiling of the 9/11 Monument/Memorial Project from 4 - 6 p.m. The program will take place from 4 - 6 p.m. in the Beverly Hills Memorial Garden at Rexford Drive/Burton Way. Due to the event, Rexford Drive will be closed off from Burton Way to the public parking structure. Access to the parking structure will be available from Santa Monica Boulevard. Information: www.beverlyhills.org/911memorial or www.beverlyhills.org.

CERRITOS - PATRIOT DAY 10TH ANNIVERSARY EVENING OF REMEMBRANCE. Cerritos residents and community members are invited to attend the special Evening of Remembrance and Candelight Memorial to be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Cerritos Civic Center. The evening will begin with a patriotic music prelude performed by the Cerritos Community College Band at 6:15 p.m. The event will be held in honor of the victims and heroes of 9/11 and will include performances by local choral groups and bands, a formal ceremony with the City Council, a candlelight memorial and a moment of silence. In addition, since September is "National Preparedness Month," volunteers from the city's Community Emergency Response Team and Volunteers on Patrol will offer information to help residents prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. Information: (562) 916-1254 or www.cerritos.us.

CITY OF INDUSTRY - TICKET TO THE TWENTIES FESTIVAL AT THE HOMESTEAD MUSEUM. The festival celebrates the Roaring '20s with two days of dance demonstrations and lessons with the Hollywood Hotshots, silent film screenings with musical accompaniment by Michael Mortilla, ukulele sing-alongs and lessons, Mah-Jongg tutorials, historic house tours, crafts, music, games, vintage automobiles and food vendors. On Saturday there also will be music by Dean Mora and His Modern Rhythmists with emcee Maxwell De Mille, and Janet Klein and her Parlor Boys, plus fashion shows coordinated by costumer Natalie Meyer. On Sunday there will be music by Ian Whitcomb and His Dance Band and the Night Blooming Jazzmen, plus a fashion show by the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles and Chuck Kovac portraying Will Rogers. 1920s dress is encouraged, bring blankets or lawn chairs for the outdoor concerts, and Prohibition will be strictly enforced. No pets allowed. The Homestead Museum is located at 15415 East Don Julian Road (one mile north of the 60 Fwy. at the Hacienda Boulevard exit). Information: (626) 968-8492 or www.homesteadmuseum.org.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Celliola and Friends. Cynthia Fogg, viola and Tom Flaherty, cello, with Gwendolyn Lytle, soprano, Genevieve Feiwen Lee, piano, and others. The program will include music for soprano, viola, cello and piano, plus the premiere of a work by Tom Flaherty written in memory of the 9/11 tragedy. The performance will take place at 3 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street. Information: (909) 607-2671, (909) 621-8155 or www.www.pomona.edu/academics/departments/music; also www.collegescalendar.org.

COSTA MESA - FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA. The 10th 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 noon and 5 p.m. in the Carousel and Jewel Courts of South Coast Plaza, Bristol St./405 Freeway. Over 70 local children's charities also participate in the event. See Festival website for full daily schedules and complete event information. Information: (877) 492-KIDS (5437), www.festivalofchildren.org, click calendar of events, or http://www.south-coast-plaza.com/.

DANA POINT - TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL. The Tall Ships Festival is the largest gathering of tall ships on the West Coast. The festival will feature an array of both paid and free family activities including live chantey music, an art show, living history demonstrations, and food vendors. Grass Park activities (the Chantey concerts, arts and crafts show, interactive 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 - SURFIN' SUNDAYS CONCERT SERIES. Sunday surf music concerts are from 1 - 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Surf Museum, 411 Olive (off Main Street), or at Pier Plaza (Main/Pacific Coast Highway). Today's concert is in the Surf Museum lot from 1 - 4 p.m. with the Marauders and Fabulous Nomads. Information: (714) 960-3483 or www.surfingmuseum.org.

IRVINE - 9/11 REMEMBRANCE EVENTS AT CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY. Concordia University in Irvine will commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with an afternoon speakers and a remembrance ceremony and concert featuring the Concordia Wind Orchestra, conducted by Jeff Held. The afternoon convocation will begin at 12:30 p.m., and the remembrance ceremony/concert will take place from 4 - 5 p.m. A reception will follow the ceremony. All events will take place at the CU Center for Worship and Performing Arts on campus. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the box office or clicking the online link on the CUI site. See website for campus directions. Information: (949) 214-3418 (Box Office), (949) 854-8002 (campus) or www.cui.edu.

LA VERNE - LA VERNE UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCES. "Music Meditation - A Decade After." The solo piano concert presented by Reed Gratz will be a 40-minute musical meditation and a period of reflection on the decade since the 9/11 tragedy. The 40-minute musical meditation period will take place at 6 p.m. in the Ann and Steve Morgan Auditorium on the La Verne University campus and will be followed by a reception. Information: http://sites.laverne.edu/music/concert-series or www.laverne.edu, go to the Music Department.

LAGUNA NIGUEL - 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SEPTEMBER 11TH 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 local firefighters, law enforcement and members of the Armed Forces 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 - 7:30 p.m. Bring a low-back chair or blanket for seating. There will be a variety of speakers and music by the Vybration accapella group. Information: (949) 425-5100, (949) 362-4351 or www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us.

LAKEWOOD - LAKEWOOD PATRIOT DAY CONCERT AND OBSERVANCE. The annual concert and program will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. in Del Valle Park, 5939 Henrilee Street at Woodruff. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a concert of patriotic music by Brian Lynn Jones and the Misfit Cowboys. Featured speakers will include L.A. County Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby, and there will be 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. Light dinner items and snacks will be available for purchase, and dogs and alcohol are prohibited in the park. Information: (562) 866-9771 x2408 or www.lakewoodcity.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - 9/11 REMEMBRANCE EVENT. The Angeles Chorale, in conjunction with the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Choir, will host an afternoon of remembrance on the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The event will take place at 4:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral, 555 W. Temple Street. Information: (213) 680-5200 or www.olacathedral.org.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - "SUNDAYS LIVE" CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Endre Balogh (violin), Steven Gordon (viola) and Dennis Karmazyn (cello) perform works by Mozart and Dohnanyi. 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, www.sundayslive.org or www.lacma.org.

MANHATTAN BEACH - 9/11 TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION. The City of Manhattan Beach will host a ceremony to remember and reflect upon the events which took place on September 11, 2001. The ceremony will take place at 8 a.m. at the City's 9/11 memorial, corner of 15th Street and Valley Drive. Information: (310) 802-5186 or www.citymb.info.

MARINA DEL REY - FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE CONCERT SERIES. 2AZZ1 (Smooth Jazz with Vocals). Outdoor performances are from 2 - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, weather permitting. Parking is available for two hours with validation. Information: (310) 305-9545, visitor information, or www.visitmarinadelrey.com.

NEWPORT BEACH - SUNDAY MUSICALE AT THE NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY. Modus Novus Guitar Duo. The classical guitar duo features guitarists Albert Diaz and Adam Pettil. Their performance will take place from 3 - 4 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room of the Newport Beach Public Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue. Information: (949) 717-3800 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

REDLANDS - UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS PERFORMANCES. Faculty Showcase from 2 - 3 p.m. in FLPH. University of Redlands Music Department performances are held in the Memorial Chapel or the Frederick Loewe Performance Hall (FLPH) (unless otherwise noted) on the Redlands campus, 1200 E. Colton Avenue. Information: (909) 748-8700 or www.redlands.edu and go to the Music Department or visit the campus calendar.

RIVERSIDE - CHINESE MOON FESTIVAL. The Chinese Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is a traditional Chinese celebration dating back to the Tang Dynasty. The event will be celebrated from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Riverside Metropolitan Museum's Heritage House, 8193 Magnolia Avenue. The event will include Moon Festival stories, chopsticks training, Tai Chi demonstrations, arts and crafts, a lion dance performance and traditional songs and music, cooking demonstrations, and moon viewing through high-powered telescopes. Traditional moon cakes also will be available for purchase. Information: (951) 826-5273 or www.riversideca.gov/museum.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE PLAZA PERFORMANCES. Riverside Plaza Showcase (Fresh and New Live Music), Main Street, 6 - 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. and Main Street performances on Sundays from 4 - 6 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at Riverside Plaza. Riverside Plaza is located off Central Avenue between Riverside Avenue and DeAnza. Information: (951) 683-1066 x113 or www.shopriversideplaza.com.

RIVERSIDE - RIVERSIDE REMEMBERS: 9/11 TEN YEARS LATER. The City of Riverside will be hosting a program reflecting on the ten years since the 9/11 attacks. The program will take place from 3 - 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Breezeway, 3900 Main Street (corner of 9th and Main). The public is invited to attend. Information: (951) 826-5897 or www.riversideca.gov.

ROSEMEAD - 9/11 MEMORIAL DEDICATION AND CEREMONY. The City of Rosemead will commemorate the lives of the nearly 3,000 people who died on September 11 with the unveiling of "REFLECT," a public sculpture that incorporates a beam from the World Trade Center. The sculpture will be unveiled to the community during Rosemead's annual September 11 Remembrance Ceremony. The guest speaker will be Kevin Danni, a World Trade Center survivor. Following the ceremony, the community will have an opportunity to meet the artist. The program will take place at noon at Rosemead City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Boulevard. Information: (626) 569-2160 or www.cityofrosemead.org.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO 9-11 MEMORIAL CEREMONY. The City of San Juan Capistrano will pay tribute to the victims and heroes of the 9/11 tragedy in this morning memorial ceremony. The event will take place at 8 a.m. in historic Town Center Park, 31852 El Camino Real. The memorial will include an Orange County Sheriff's Deparment Color Guard and bugler, comments by Orange County dignitaries, and a performance of "God Bless America" by Capistrano Valley Christian School students. At 8:45 a.m. the Mission will ring its bells to signify when the first tower was hit. Coffee and donuts will be served. Information: (949) 493-1171 or www.sanjuancapistrano.org.

SANTA MONICA - LIVE MUSIC AT THE SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET.. Malarkey. The Sunday Farmers Market takes place from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Main Street/Ocean Park. 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). The Dia de la Familia celebration will take place in Sigler Park, 7200 Plaza Street, from 1 - 5 p.m. The event will include music and dance, food vendors and local agency displays. Information: (714) 895-2860 or www.ci.westminster.ca.us.

YORBA LINDA - NIXON LIBRARY FAMILY CONCERT SERIES. Commonwealth Players Chamber Music Ensemble. All performances (unless otherwise indicated) are at 2 p.m. at the Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393, www.nixonlibrary.org or www.nixonfoundation.org.

YORBA LINDA - 9/11 10TH ANNIVERSARY OBSERVANCE AT THE NIXON LIBRARY. A special remebrance on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks will be held in the White House East Room of the Nixon Library beginning at 10:30 a.m. There will be remarks by local dignitaries, Joe Torrillo, a FDNY Lieutenant who survived the collapse of both towers, and patriotic choral performances. The Library is located at 18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard near Imperial Highway. Information: (714) 993-5075, (714) 993-3393, www.nixonlibrary.org or www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org.

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12

HOLLYWOOD - MONDAY NIGHT J.A.M. (JAZZED AND MOTIVATED) SESSIONS AT THE FORD THEATERS. The free interactive J.A.M. Sessions, guided by 2011 Ford season artists, offer a variety of Monday night sessions centered around movement, music and drumming. Programs begin at 7 p.m. and are open to everyone, from the completely inexperienced to amateurs and professionals. September sessions are: September 12 - Art and Music with String Theory, and September 19 - Samoan and Tahitian Rhythms and Dance. Reservations recommended; fee for reserving online but no fee for reserving by telephone. See website for full schedules. The Ford Theaters are located at 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East. Information: (323) 461-3673 or http://www.fordtheaters.org.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 13

FONTANA - FONTANA PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS. Guitarist Rob Reynolds. Guitarist Reynolds will be performing a free outdoor concert at 6:30 p.m. in the Lewis Library Courtyard. The library is located next to the Steelworkers Auditorium, 8437 Sierra Avenue. Information: (909) 349-6979, (909) 428-8360, or www.fontana.org.

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 14

LA MIRADA - NOON CONCERTS AT BIOLA UNIVERSITY. Gerald Seminatore, tenor. 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 http://academics.biola.edu/music/events or www.biola.edu, click academics, undergraduate, and go to the Music Department link, or go to events.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - MIDDAY ORGAN RECITAL AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS CATHEDRAL. Free half-hour organ recitals at 12:45 p.m. on most Wednesdays. (See date calendars to confirm concerts or call venue.) Cathedral address is 555 W. Temple. Information: (213) 680-5200 or http://www.olacathedral.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - USC THORNTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC PERFORMANCES. Faculty Recital: Robert Anderson, violin. Anderson will present a recital for electic and acoustic violin. The program is at 7:30 p.m. in the Alfred Newman Recital Hall. All concerts are free and open to the public (exceptions are noted). Ask about the arts parking discount when coming to campus. Information: (213) 740-2584 or www.usc.edu/music.

LOS ANGELES (WEST) - DANCING ON THE TERRACE AT WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY. Country Line Dancing with Jimi Nelson. Westfield Century City will present Dancing on the Terrace Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. through October 12. Events will take place on the terrace dining deck and will include dance lessons and live music. See website for directions and parking information. Information: (310) 277-3898 or www.westfield.com/centurycity.

PASADENA - PASADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSIC AT NOON CONCERTS. Michael Chapdelaine, guitar. 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.

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15

ANAHEIM - DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM FARMERS MARKET. Farmers Market hours are noon - 7 p.m. Bands and entertainment times vary. Check website for weekly schedules. The market is located at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street (south of Lincoln and east of Harbor Blvd). Information: (714) 956-3586 or www.downtownanaheim.com.

FULLERTON - FULLERTON FARMERS MARKET Chris Anderson Group. Live music Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The market is on Wilshire Avenue between Pomona and Harbor Boulevard. Also beginning at 4 p.m. food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, beer and wine garden, kids' rides and more. Information: (714) 738-6545 or www.cityoffullerton.com.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - NOONTIME ORGAN RECITAL AT FCCLA. The First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S. Commonwealth at 6th, 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 http://www.fccla.org.

LOS ANGELES (DOWNTOWN AND VICINITY) - MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS ON OLVERA STREET. The celebration of Mexico's independence will take place on September 15 from 6 - 10 p.m. with the reading of El Grito and entertainment. The Fiestas Patrias celebration will take place from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. on September 17 and 18. There will be both popular and traditional entertainment, cultural activities, historical displays, food vendors and more. Events take place at the El Pueblo Historical Monument (Olvera Street), downtown Los Angeles across from Union Station. Information: (213) 485-8372, (213) 625-7074 or www.olvera-street.com.

LOS ANGELES (MID-WILSHIRE/MUSEUM DISTRICT) - JAZZ IN THE COURTYARD AT WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY. Oscar Hernandez. Westfield Century City will present Jazz in Center Court Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. through September 15. Westfield Century City is located at 10250 Santa Monica Boulevard. See website for directions and parking information. Information: (310) 277-3898 or www.westfield.com/centurycity.

SAN BERNARDINO - 22ND ANNUAL STATER BROTHERS ROUTE 66 RENDEZVOUS. Event covers 35 blocks in downtown San Bernardino and includes over 1700 custom cars, classics, trucks, muscle cars and Corvettes. Entertainment on all four days is at the Court Street Square Stage, Court and "E" Streets. 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. Today's entertainment will be: Big Papa and the TCB (R&B) at 5 p.m. Information: (909) 388-2934 or www.route-66.org.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16

ANAHEIM - PHOENIX CLUB OKTOBERFEST. Opening weekend for the Phoenix Club's Oktoberfest will be September 16, 17 and 18. Admission is free for the first weekend only; fee for all food and beverages. There will be an oom pah pah band from Germany, folk dancers, contests and children's activities on Sundays. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. - midnight and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Phoenix Club is located at 1340 S. Sanderson Avenue near the Honda Center. Information: (714) 563-4166 x2 or www.thephoenixclub.com.

ARCADIA - MOONLIGHT AND MELODIES ON THE PROMENADE. Country Western with Pam Loe and Hipshot. The Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association will be presenting a fall series of music and dancing on Friday nights from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Promenade at the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 400 S. Baldwin Avenue. There will be a wood floor for dancing, a different style of music each week, and half-hour dance lessons at 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Information: (626) 799-5689 or http://pasadenaballroomdance.com/other-pbda-productions, or http://pasadenaballroomdance.com and go to "Special Events."

BELLFLOWER - BELLFLOWER STREET FEST. Artists TBA. Bellflower Street Fest returns with live music on Friday nights through October. The event will take place from 6 - 9 p.m. on Laurel Street in downtown Bellflower. There will also be food vendors, games, raffles and face painting. Information: (562) 867-1744, (562) 263-3663 or www.bellflowerchamber.com.

BREA JAZZ FESTIVAL. Aunt Kizzy'z Boyz. Concerts are every Friday and Saturday night from September 2 - 24, and the Festival takes place on Birch Street (at Brea Blvd. one block north of Imperial Highway). Performances are from 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Seating is provided or bring your lawn chairs, and reserved seating is also available (fee). There will also be a fine arts and crafts show beginning on Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at noon, a beer and wine garden, kids zone and more. Kids zone, beer/wine garden and information/sponsor booths open at 6 p.m. Information: (877) BREA-FUN or www.breadowntown.com.

Rebus paintings © Darcie Copeland

CLAREMONT - CLAREMONT FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE. The Friday night concert series returns through October to locations in Claremont Village. Regular performances are from 6 - 9 p.m. in the Public Plaza, 101 North Indian Hill Boulevard, City Hall, 225 W. Second Street, the Packing House, 532 W. 1st Street, and at the Chamber of Commerce, 205 Yale at Second Street. Seating is not provided, but lawn chairs are welcome. Tonight's performances are: Hound Dog Dave and the Mel Tones at the Public Plaza, and the Rhythm Generators at the Chamber of Commerce. Information: (909) 624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org or www.ci.claremont.ca.us.

CLAREMONT - PERFORMANCES AT THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES. Pomona College: Songs of America. Thomas Hampson, baritone, and Vlad Iftinca, piano. The program will include music by Bernstein, Copland, Foster, Ives, Still and other American composers. The performance will take place at 8 p.m. in Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. 4th Street, and although the performance is free, tickets will be required. Tickets for faculty, staff and students of the Claremont Colleges will be available through September 8. Tickets for the general public will be available beginning September 8. See website or call for further ticket information. Information: (909) 607-2671, (909) 621-8155 or www.www.pomona.edu/academics/departments/music; also www.collegescalendar.org.

COSTA MESA - METRO POINTE ENTERTAINMENT SERIES. Sligo Rags (Celtic). 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.