Mayhem, Mystery, Murderous Intentions & Music return each year to San Juan Capistrano in our somewhat authentic Old West Style Melodramas as they present San Juan's Dirty Laundry. Here at the Camino Real Playhouse our brand of authentic old west style melodramas have been thrilling audiences each season since 1990. Turn back the calendar and prepare for a hilarious time that appeals to all ages where everyone joins in the fun by cheering the hero, booing the villain and tossing the occasional foam "rock" at that vile and reprehensible scoundrel. Oh no! ... Say it isn't true! ... I missed the 2009 production of The Broken Badge ... please tell me what happened ... I simply must know. For those of you that missed our great melodrama ... you will just have to wait 5 years until it comes back again ... sorry ... you snooze ... you lose. So don't miss our new great production in 2010 ... which marks the 20th anniversary of the Playhouse.
This adaptation of the story of Modesta Avila whose efforts to stop the train from running through San Juan Capistrano put the town in turmoil and was the "Law and Order" of its day! Of course we have added some great music, some familiar town characters and a whole slew of shameless plugs referencing local merchants. You will love every minute and will of course be able to answer the question ... "Will her Knickers ever be clean?" The most fun you will ever have in the theatre in years. Suitable for the entire family with foam rocks to throw at the villain and cue cards to remind us to "Boo" or "Cheer". Camino Real Playhouse - 31776 El Camino Real - San Juan Capistrano - CA 92675 - Phone: (949) 489-8082
Show Dates
Friday 3/12/2010 8:00 PM - $20
Saturday 3/13/2010 8:00 PM - $20
Sunday 3/14/2010 2:00 PM - $20
Thursday 3/18/2010 8:00 PM - $20
Friday 3/19/2010 8:00 PM - $20
Saturday 3/20/2010 8:00 PM - $20
THE AMERICAN MEADOW GARDEN - a presentation by grass ecology expert, nurseryman and author, John Greenlee, will take place on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at Friendship Auditorium near Griffith Park, 3201 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
This event is sponsored by the Southern California Horticultural Society and is free to members. Non-member fee is $5.00. Ample on-site free parking is available. For directions to the meeting and for more information on this program or the Southern California Horticultural Society, visit the society’s website at www.socalhort.org or call (818) 567-1496.
John Greenlee, author of the newly-published, “The American Meadow Garden” presents a slide show that illustrates the danger of the common Bermuda lawn, displays images of meadows in nature, and explains how and why to grow a meadow instead of a lawn. Also included in his presentation are images of meadows that John has designed and installed around the world.
A skilled horticulturist and garden designer, John Greenlee is founder of Greenlee Nursery, the oldest specialty grass nursery on the West Coast. He is the author of “The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses” and “The American Meadow Garden.”
As an expert in grass ecology and champion of sustainable design, John has made meadows all around the world, from The San Diego Zoo in Southern California and Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida, to private residencies in Morocco and Saudi Arabia. His movement to reinvent America’s turf-lawn culture has grabbed headlines in major media sources such as The New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, Architectural Digest, Garden Design, The Los Angeles Times, and Sunset Magazine.
On Friday evening, March 12th, 2010 the Temple Beth David Sisterhood hosts its annual Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner & Creative Service at the temple located at 6100 Hefley Street, Westminster, CA. This year’s Sisterhood celebration features author Judy Bart Kancigor as the evening’s special guest speaker. The Shabbat experience will begin at 5:30pm p.m. with appetizers and music followed by a delicious Shabbat dinner featuring recipes from Ms. Kancigor's new cookbook: “Cooking Jewish: 532 Great Recipes from the Rabinowitz Family”.
Immediately after dinner Ms. Kancigor will conduct a food demo, speak about her book, and will be available to sell and autograph her cookbooks. At 8:00pm a Creative Shabbat Service will be led by the women of Temple Beth David Sisterhood which will include the music of the Temple Beth David Choir. During the service, the Temple will pay special tribute to Dr. Michael & Melanie Alkov, who have been pillars of Temple Beth David since 1981, as they embark on their journey and new life in El Paso, Texas. A dessert Oneg reception will round out this very special Shabbat celebration. Dinner reservations and pre-payment are required by Monday, March 8. For reservations and more information, please contact: Temple Beth David office (714) 892-6623
Prices are:
Temple Beth David Adult Members: $18
Non-Temple Beth David Adult Members: $20
Children under 12: $5
Ms. Kancigor is a contributing feature writer for the Orange County Register, Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles, Canadian Jewish News, a food columnist for the Register and the Orthodox Union website, and a popular teacher of Jewish cooking and family life. She self-published her first cookbook “Melting Pot Memories” just for her family. Eight printings later she had sold 11,000 copies, and Workman Publishing offered to publish her new book “Cooking Jewish: 532 Great Recipes from the Rabinowitz Family” which chronicles five generations of her family through its recipes, photos and stories, inviting the reader not just into the kitchen, but into a vibrant world of family and friends. Daughter of the late singer Jan Bart, Judy has delighted audiences across the country, appearing for many organizations, synagogues, churches and cooking schools. She lives with her husband, Barry, in Fullerton, California. Check out her website: www.cookingjewish.com.
Neverwonder has done it again. The popular Los Angeles-based soul/rock band is set to release their second album titled “Let It Out” with a CD Release Party and Concert at Octane Alley, 5874 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, Saturday, March 13. 10 p.m. $10 (21 and over). Info: (714) 840-2129 or log onto www.myspace.com/martiniblues.
Neverwonder (l to r): Vincent Ramos; Megan Bobo; Scott Ramsay; Andres Ramos
Since the addition of American Idol finalist in 2007, Megan Bobo, Neverwonder has created a fun and revolutionary sound (other members are bassist Vincent Ramos; drummer Andres Ramos; and guitarist, Scott Ramsay). With the combination of Megan’s soulful vocals and the band’s unique Modern Rock vibe, “Let It Out” is anticipated to be the album that will take the L.A./Orange County-based band to the next level. The seventeen-song disc showcases Neverwonder’s ability to capture multiple audiences, ranging from dance-friendly songs to songs that will pull at one’s heart strings. Songs like the title track “Let It Out” and “Wild Out” are catchy, radio and club-friendly anthems; conversely, album tracks “Enough” and “The Edge” stop one in their tracks, painting a picture of life’s unfortunate obstacles.
On ”Let It Out,” Neverwonder thinks outside the box, combining acoustic and electric instruments, percussion, and keyboard on catchy tracks such as “Help Me” and “Superior.” “Both songs have unique lyrical messages, causing one to listen intently while tapping their foot at the same time,” explains vocalist Bobo.
“Young and fresh, Neverwonder is a pop/rock/soul band fronted by talented songstress Megan Bobo, whose vocals are drenched in the style of soul/rock that launched the careers of Tina Turner, Pink, and Joss Stone,” raves MUSIC CONNECTION. “All of the material in Neverwonder’s set is well-crafted and full of energy. Above all, they are an excellent band of musicians who have strong songs. A sheer delight!,” concludes the magazine’s writer, Anne O’Neary.
“Another band that really stood out was NEVERWONDER, a funky blend of rock and R&B from Los Angeles with an awesome girl singer fronting the band named Megan Bobo. She reminded me of a young Taylor Dayne, and they performed brilliantly,” states VEGAS ROCKS MAGAZINE of Neverwonder’s performance at Indie Wars Live. “Adding (vocalist) Megan Bobo has given these mainly self-taught musical prodigies just the soul they needed,” writes Chris Broekemeir in ALL ACCESS. “Now they are entering the elusive place all musicians dream of: mainstream success.”
In a time when the music industry is searching for creativity and originality, Neverwonder is just this. More than anything, “Let It Out” demonstrates that Neverwonder is a REAL band with authentic instrumentation, lyrical storytelling, musical dynamics, and memorable arrangements.
NEVERWONDER – UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS AND SPECIAL EVENTS ITINERARY
Feb. 20 (Sat.) X RADIO/LIVE INTERVIEW Las Vegas, NV
March 13 (Sat.) OCTANE ALLEY/CD RELEASE PARTY Huntington Beach
May 22 (Sat.) MUSIC BOX THEATER (INDIE MUSIC FEST) Hollywood, CA
Nov. 18 (Thurs.) PARAMOUNT THEATER (L.A. MUSIC AWARDS) Hollywood, CA
Edison High School presents "Into the Woods". The performances are Mar. 19th at 8pm and Mar. 20th at 4pm and 8pm. The tickets are $12 per person. The location is the Rose Center Theater at 14140 All American Way in Westminster. This is a whimsical comedy adventure that will have incredible costumes and set design. The performance will be magical as this is a definite crowd pleaser! Music and Lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim.
Orange County Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church & State present Hugh Hewitt and William Lobdell. These two major Southern California personalities – both noted authors with opposing positions on religion – will join us for a discussion on what happens when religion, politics and the media intersect. The discussion will be followed by Q&A with the audience. The meeting will be on Saturday, March 20th at 2:00 pm at the Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine. There is no charge for this event and reservations are not required.
The 17th Annual Weiner National Dachshund Races
will be held on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 3 p.m. Dozens of
dachshunds will scramble in pursuit of fame and imaginative lures
as hundreds of spectators cheer them on. Some of the dogs will
have trained for minutes with a team of two handlers each who
encourage, cajole and plead with the willful little dogs to focus
on the high-stakes race instead of interesting sights, sounds
and smells along the route.
After
the doggies do their thing, you can focus your attention on copious
quantities of food and beer, and enjoy the nostalgia of centuries-old
traditions in a miniature Bavarian village with cobblestone streets,
imported lanterns and 70 murals depicting European scenes. And
while the tempting aromas of bratwurst and sauerkraut waft through
the village, you're still close enough to the beach to almost
smell the salt air.
The dachshund, a type of hound dog, was bred in
Germany to hunt badgers and other small prey. Their short legs
are ideal for following such prey into burrows-but not so ideal
for long, loping strides that might be useful for racing. But
the scrappy little dogs manage to chase their 'prey' to the finish
line two at a time until a winner is determined. And, typical
of the crazy world of California politics, the winners ride with
the mayor in the Oktoberfest Parade.
Dachshund
racing gained popularity in the '90s after Miller Brewing Co.
held a race in Shreveport, La. spawned by a series of commercials
featuring dachshunds. Today, the races have become wildly popular
across the country in places like Ohio, Minnesota, Montana, Florida,
Missouri, Texas and Alabama. Many races benefit animal shelters
or rescue organizations.
While you are in the Old World Village browse through
45 specialty shops built in the Bavarian style. Hermanns Crystal
that boasts a huge selection of everything from authentic nutcrackers
to Limited Edition Lladro sculptures miniatures to imported German
beer steins. You can buy lederhosen at Heidi's Imports for your
young son to wear proudly at next year's Oktoberfest.
While the fall season inspires nostalgia for times
of old, Southern Californians need not join the throngs shopping
for the holidays at some crowded mall. At Old World Village in
Huntington Beach, you can celebrate the season and purchase a
gift that is truely unique and afterward you can still hit the
beach.
FOR MORE DETAILS, Call (714) 898-5111
CKY will be performing live at the Galaxy Theatre 3503 S. Harbor Blvd. in Santa Ana on Thursday, March 25th. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are already on sale and can be purchased for $22.00 through the ticket office at The Galaxy Theatre by calling 714.957.0600 or online by visiting www.galaxytheatre.com.
The roots of the relationships that bring you the present-day CKY date back to late 1992 at East High School in West Chester, PA. 14-year-old drummer Jess Margera is a freshmen in Pre-Algebra 1A class, where he meets 16-year-old guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller, a junior who had past credits to make up. They became friends, but it wasn't until later that they started playing music together. The two began recording new material in January 1997, which would be released months later as their self-titled second EP cassette (referred to as the Gold Tape), limited to 500 copies. It was during these recording sessions where they met engineer/producer Chad Ginsburg. Chad was attracted to Oil's song "Disengage the Simulator", and was asked to join the band as a second guitarist.
This addition is the true beginning of CKY. Sitting around a pizza place in West Chester, Deron came up with Camp Kill Yourself as the new band name, the new direction, the new movement. No more mainstream and no more pop appeal. Camp Kill Yourself finished writing and recording their first album as a group. The album, titled Volume 1, was released on February 27, 1999. The same day, they released an unofficial compilation album titled Volume 2; the CD contained demos, b-sides, and prank phone calls, serving as a soundtrack album for Jess' brother's first skate video. The group joined the 1999 Vans Warped Tour, and played various shows on their own. However, near the end of the tour, the band was kicked off for joining a fan protest of tour vending prices. Later that year, Camp Kill Yourself was signed to Volcom Records, and Volume 1 was re-released that December with minor artwork changes.
Volcom requested they change their name and their album cover, the label changed the artwork to the permanent photo of Chad doing a guitar flip during a live show, the band name to Camp, and the album name to CKY. The album was re-released in April with the changes, but the band was not happy with Camp for a band name, and decided to reverse the titles. CKY was now their permanent band name.
That June, preparing to play the 2000 Warped Tour, the band put out their first EP, Disengage the Simulator, which was limited to 2,000 copies. Starting that October, CKY's music appeared on the hit MTV show "Jackass", generating a flood of new fans. The show also featured band members themselves on certain episodes.
Along the years, nothing much has changed and CKY continues to put out music that breaks all the rules in all the right ways. This upcoming show is sure to not disappoint.
Did you know that according to the American Family Housing Census, there are over 30,000 homeless people living in Orange County? One-third of these homeless are families with working parents and school-age children! Over the past year, We Care has provided nearly 300 families in North Orange County with rental and mortgage assistance so they could remain in their homes. In addition, over $10,000 was provided to families to pay their utilities while almost 8,000 bags of groceries were given to keep food on the tables of more than 1,200 families! In sum, last year, with the help of local churches, community groups, and corporations, We Care was able to assist more than ten thousand individuals in need!
Our 4th Annual From the Heart Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 6:00 pm. This year’s event will be held at Aegean Designing Whims, located at 3782 Cerritos Avenue, in Los Alamitos. Tickets for the event, which includes dinner, refreshments, and live/silent auction are $50 per person (must be 21 or older to attend). For tickets, or additional information, contact We Care at 562 598 9790 or visit our website at: www.wecarelosalamitos.org.
Join in the fun at the Ultimate Party! Everyone is invited to explore our exotic and adventurous English sea port town! We have over twelve hundred costumed performers waiting to delight you, 150 craft booths, hand-powered rides, games, hearty English ales, fine wines and over 100 gourmet foods. For further information call 626-969-4750 or visit us online at www.renfair.com/socal
The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire is proud to be celebrating its 47th year. The faire is open Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00am to 7:00pm, April 4 through May 17 at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, located in the City of Irwindale. Tickets are $25.00 for adults, $15.00 for children ages 5-12, and children under 5 are always free with paid adult. General parking is $8.00 and valet service is available for $10.00. Group rates available.
This two day event offers the family live entertainment while admiring some of the most beautiful automobiles and motorcycles in Southern California on the picturesque lawns of Huntington Beach Central Park.
Saturday’s “Back to the Beach” offers a wide variety of hot rods with a salute to Ford and “HEMI” and a tribute to “Donut Derelicts”. Grand Marshall Fireball Tim Lawrence, movie car designer, as seen on Discovery’s “World’s Most Expensive Cars”, will be filming “Fireball Tim’s World of Cars” and conducting DragTracks® racing. The Mai Tais Surf band and South Pacific dancers are sure to pick up the pace during the day.
Sunday features the traditional Concours with Ford and Ferrari and Ducati and Goldwing motorcycles as the honored marques. John Clinard, Ford’s western regional manager for public affairs, is the Grand Marshall. Dave Kunz, KABC-TV automotive specialist, will be the master of ceremonies. Free ice cream and Hot Wheels racing for the kids and a live band for the adults highlight the event. Also, the Sixth Annual Student Art Contest will be conducted at the VIP Luncheon.
The Concours hosts 120+ classes (19 for Ford alone) and over 400 cars, motorcycles and bicycles, as well as entertainment, food and vendors will bring back the good ole days with a dash of the future. The “World’s Fastest Indian” motorcycle will be on display both days. Remember the movie?
Proceeds are donated to the Huntington Beach Children’s Resource Center at the Huntington Beach Central Library by the Huntington Beach Concours d’Elegance, a non-profit corporation.
Location: Huntington Beach Central Park 7111 Talbert Ave.- behind the Library on Saturday, June 5 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Sunday, June 6 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Spectators: $10.00/day or $15 for 2 days purchased at the gate or at the central library. Seniors 62+ $8.00/day or $12.00 both days. Children under 12 Free with an adult. $2.00 discount tickets are available on flyers at the library, ads, and web site: hbconcours.org.
Contacts: Bart McGrath 714-960-2100 or Bob Shaw 714-962-2776. General Recorded Information: 714-375-8414 and www.hbconcours.org for complete information.
