Orange County Calendar of Events

5 PM - 7 PM, Monday - Friday

Unwind at The Westin South Coast Plaza
Cocktails and food pairings highlight July’s social experience
Taste-tempting wine, spirits and food pairings served in a relaxing atmosphere highlight the Unwind Hour, a popular social experience at The Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Every Monday through Friday evening from 5 PM until 7 PM, travelers and locals alike are invited to join in the experience by gathering in the hotel’s vibrant Lobby Lounge overlooking the waterfall terrace. The featured libation and food pairings will change monthly.
Starting July 1, the hotel’s Executive Chef Hussain Zouhbi is pairing Bluecoat Dry Gin andBlue Ice Vodka with delicious appetizers. To accompany the gin, he has selected smoky chipotle grilled jumbo prawns, vodka cocktail sauce, Meyer lemon sour cream and blue corn tortilla chips, priced at $12. The vodka is paired with Bluecoat gin soaked buttermilk cornbread, juniper scented sour cherry sauce and whipped cream and blueberries, priced at $8. The cocktails are priced at $9.50 each. The Westin South Coast Plaza is located at 686 Anton Boulevard in Costa Mesa, CA. For reservations and information call (714) 540-2500 or visit www.westin.com/southcoastplaza.

5pm - 7pm Wednesdays

http://www.culinaryadventures.com

'High 5' Happy Hour
Weekdays from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
$5 - Well drinks & Infusions, 12 0z. Beers, Champagne Cocktails, Wines by the Glass
and 5 of our most popular appetizers.
Savannah is a contemporary American restaurant featuring regional cooking with a Southern accent. Our menu offers a
variety of grilled and house-smoked chops, ribs, steaks and seafood. Signature dishes include Apple-wood smoked Prime Rib, Zinfandel Braised Short Ribs, Maple and Spice Glazed Salmon, Chipotle-Honey Glazed Baby Back Ribs and a signature Hot Sharffen Berger Chocolate Soufflé baked to order. We strive to source and serve organically grown produce, naturally and humanely raised meat and poultry, and sustainable and renewable seafood species.

See website for details

http://www.patinagroup.com

Explore the wines of Chalk Hill with a four-course dinner and wine pairings. Menu highlights include pan-seared diver scallop with creamy corn risotto, fava beans, fennel salad, and almond potato galette and Colorado lamb “sous vide” with harvest peas and beans, butter lettuce, mint “print” pasta, and lamb “Provencale” jus. A special dessert wine that is only available trough the winery. will be tasted with dessert.

For reservations please call (714) 444-5900.

10:30am on Wednesdays and Saturdays

http://www.ocpac.org

The Center offers tours of Southern California's award-winning home for the performing arts and its expanded facilities. The tours take visitors through three venues, making this a perfect outing for groups or anyone who wants to know more about the performing arts. The tour is conducted by The Center Docents. Public Tours are conducted Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:30am. Private group tours are by reservations only.
Call: 714.556-2122, ext 4833 for more information on either private or the public tours.

Every Tuesday

http://www.theclubhouse.com/Costa_Mesa/events.cfm

Half Price Wine Every Monday:
Date: Tuesdays

Forget the weekends-now you'll be looking forward to Tuesdays at The Clubhouse. That's because all of our bottled wine is half price.* So whether you prefer Merlot, Cabernet or Chardonnay, you can have it for half as much on Tuesdays. Invite your friends to join you and toast the New Year. Or take this opportunity to try new wine and entrée combinations each Tuesday. It could just become your new favorite night of the week.
During your visit ask your server about our new ‘wine-to-go-bags’, specifically designed to safely transport your opened bottle home.
*Excludes special allocations, reserve wines, manager's list and end of bin wines. Not available on holidays.

9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday

http://www.crystalcatherdral.org

Whether you live around the corner or accross the United States, don't miss the Crystal Catherdral. Complimentary tours are held Monday -Saturday. If you have a larger group, call 714.971.4013 to arrange a larger tours.

See website for times and details.

http://www.thelab.com/

The ARTery is a series of steel shipping containers transformed into a walkthrough community art exhibition space. Located on The LAB's premises (www.thelab.com) in Costa Mesa, The ARTery is at the heart of the urban resurgence of Southern California. The ARTery is dedicated to supporting emerging artists through their exhibitions and installations. Each month The ARTery will present a Featured Artist in its main exhibition space that will last the duration of two weeks to one month. Also, local emerging artists and previous featured artists will display their artwork within The ARTery's supporting common areas.

Every Monday, 4 - 7pm

http://www.oldvinecafe.com

Old Vine Cafe, Wine & Specialty Foods is a full service breakfast/lunch/dinner café, as well as a specialty food and wine shop.
Chef Mark McDonald’s menu is influenced by international culinary traditions and the implementation of seasonal ingredients.
Join Us for Wine & Cheese Every Monday Night from 4pm-7pm. $20 for 4-6 Cheeses Paired with 4-6 Wines. Stay for dinner!
The dinner menu includes tapas-style dishes and nightly specials including handmade pasta. In addition, a pairing menu offers 4-5 tasting courses, each designed to complement a specially selected wine.
This pre-fix is changed periodically in order to showcase different wines and cuisine, and to offer patrons a unique ongoing experience. Guests can choose a bottle from the wine shop and pay a small corkage if they wish to enjoy the bottle with their dinner.

Contact company to book a tour.

http://www.ocwildlifebeachtor.com

OC Wildlife & Beach Tour Inc.
Experience the California Riviera and tour the hidden gems in Orange County. Four ½ day tours available: Two Wildlife & Beach Tours, one Beach Coastal & Shopping Tour and a Laguna Canyon Artists Private
Studios/Wine Tasting Tour. Morning & afternoon Tours.
www.ocwildlifebeachtour.com 949-500-6981

Daily. See website for times and details.

http://www.hitimewine.net/winebar.asp

The weekly Hi-Time Tasting programs are on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The "U-Serve" bar is open daily where customers can taste from a selection of current wines featured in our newsletter for around $1 per taste (self-serve format). one of the largest underground temperature-controlled wine cellars in the U.S.
This 3,000 square feet underground temperature-controlled cellar now includes a selection of 10,000+ wines from many different wineries and vintages. This selection represents the world’s finest growing regions from such diverse areas as California, Oregon, Washington, France, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Germany, Austria, New Zealand, Australia and Portugal.
The recently re-designed store now has a retail space of 24,000 square feet. We added many new and exotic labels to our selection. Along with our selection of rare wines you will also find hard-to-find spirits and exotic liquors from all over the world. In addition, we offer a comprehensive selection of North American micro-brews along with some of the best beers the rest of the world creates. Our walk-in beer refrigerator offers over 1,000 different beers from 25 different countries. Our walk-in tobacco humidor holds over 400 different cigar brands and sizes, including Davidoff, A. Fuentes, Cohiba, Ashton, Avo and Macanudo, as well as a great selection of pipes and fine pipe tobaccos.

See website for times and details.

http://www.angelsbaseball.com

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim offer major league baseball at its finest. Catch a home game and watch the Angels as they attempt to reclaim the crown in the American League West. Angels Stadium is only 11-12 miles from the Costa Mesa hotels.

http://www.wyndham.com/cms_content/hotels/SNAOC/images/snaoc_pawsandclaws.pdf

The perfect weekend hangout spot for family, friends, neighbors and man’s best friend.

Enjoy TerraNova’s one-of-a-kind breakfast buffet outside on our expansive lakeside terrace surrounded by lush lawns, gardens and fountains.
Saturday and Sunday Buffet Features:
Fresh Fruits and Produce • Fresh Baked Muffins and Croissants
Cooked to order Omelets • Scrambled Eggs
Bacon • Sausage • Country Style Potatoes
Belgian Waffles • French Toast • Pancakes
Yogurt • Natural Granola • Cereals • Seasonal Berries
$15.50 Adults
Under 12: $1.00 for each year of your child’s age
“Bubbles and Bones” Champagne Cocktail Bar
Champagne Fountain • Champagne Accompaniments • Doggy Treats
($4 additional)
Saturday and Sunday from 7 am - Noon
Walk-ins welcome. Reservations suggested for large groups. Call 714 - 442 - 8593.
All pets welcome outside on terrace. Only ADA assist animals welcome inside restaurant.
“Paws & Claws Personality Photo Contest”
Every Saturday & Sunday, submit a 4x6 picture showing your dog’s unique personality.
The winner will receive a “Paws & Claws Breakfast for Two” gift certificate
and winning photos will be showcased in our Gallery.
$1 from each “Paws & Claws” Breakfast and $5 from each “Paws & Claws”
guest room package will benefit Greyhound Pets of America. Visit www.fastfriends.org.
3350 Avenue of the Arts • Costa Mesa, California 92626
www.wyndhamorangecounty.com

Call 949-234-13421 for dates and times.

http://www.missionsjc.com

Select evenings, Mission San Juan Capistrano. Dine under the stars in the beautiful Mission courtyard and enjoy a variety of live musical acts.

Call for dates and times.

http://www.anaheim.net

June - August, select eveings, Pearson Park Amphitheater, Anaheim. Call 714-763-5274 for dates and times. Programs feature ballet, vaudeville, magic, storytelling and events "Just for Kids."

See website for times and details.

http://www.art-a-fair.com

Nestled in a colorful garden setting, this romantic festival features tradional fine arts, sculpture, bronze, stained glass and paintings.

See website for times and details.

http://www.sawdustartfestival.org

This unique arts and crafts show features 200 artists.

See website for times and details.

http://www.lagunafestivalofarts.org

This premier art show features original artwork by over 140 of the area's most accomplished artists in a beautiful ofpen-air gallery setting. Call 949-494-1145 for more information.

See website for times and details.

http://www.shopfashionisland.com

Relax outside while listening to a variety of musical entertainment on select Wednesday evenings.

See website for times and details.

http://www.pageanttickets.com

Watch live people transform into life-size re-creations of famous works of art within a starlit amphitheater, accompanied by a symphony orchestra, sophisticated lighting and artistic wizardry.

6:15pm - 7:45pm Tuesday

http://www.ci-costa-mesa.ca.us/recreation

Summer 2008
Concerts in the Park
July 8 - August 12
Fairview Park
Tuesday Evenings
6:15 - 7:45 pm
July 8 - The Answer (Classic Rock)
Pack a picnic basket, grab a blanket or beach chair, gather your
friends and neighbors and stroll over to the park to be entertained.
The Mobile Recreation Van and staff will have activities
for children during the concert and refreshments will be
available for purchase.
Reminder: Costa Mesa ordinance prohibits alcohol in City parks and dogs must be on a leash.

See website for times and details.

http://www.ocfair.com

This annual event in Costa Mesa features headline entertainment, a thrilling carnival, delicious food and traditional county fair fun.

7pm Friday

http://www.ocfair.com/pa/schedules/

B. B. King
Leon Russell
Mavis Staple
July 11 - 7 p.m.
Let us buy you dinner! Book a Drive and Dine Package at one of our Costa Mesa hotels!

7pm Saturday

http://www.ocfair.com/pa/schedules/

OneRepublic
July 12 - 7 p.m
Let us buy you dinner! Book a Drive and Dine Package at one of our Costa Mesa hotels!

7pm Sunday

http://www.ocfair.com/pa/schedules/

Chris Isaak
July 13- 7 p.m.
chrisisaak.com
Let us buy you dinner! Book a Drive and Dine Package at one of our Costa Mesa hotels!

7pm Tuesday

http://www.ocfair.com

Ticket prices include admission to the fair. Stay in one of our nearby Costa Mesa hotels. Ask for the Drive and Dine package and receive a $25 dining certificate and $25 travel reimbursement.

6:15pm - 7:45pm Tuesday

http://www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us/recreation

Summer 2008 Concerts in the Park
July 8 - August 12 Fairview Park Tuesday Evenings
6:15 - 7:45 pm
July 15 - Incendio (Classical Guitar Band)
Pack a picnic basket, grab a blanket or beach chair, gather your
friends and neighbors and stroll over to the park to be entertained.
The Mobile Recreation Van and staff will have activities
for children during the concert and refreshments will be
available for purchase.
Reminder: Costa Mesa ordinance prohibits alcohol in City parks and dogs must be on a leash.

6:30pm

http://www.culinaryadventures.com

Elyse Wine Dinner
Thursday, July 17th, 2008
Appetizer Reception begins at 6:30pm.
Join us for the first in our Summer Wine Dinner Series featuring Elyse. Chef Joseph Youkan has designed a terrific menu that we are sure you will enjoy. $99, inclusive of tax and tip. Seating is limited. Call 714..557.6647 to reserve. Savannah is a contemporary American restaurant featuring regional cooking with a Southern accent. Our menu offers a
variety of grilled and house-smoked chops, ribs, steaks and seafood. Signature dishes include Apple-wood smoked Prime Rib, Zinfandel Braised Short Ribs, Maple and Spice Glazed Salmon, Chipotle-Honey Glazed Baby Back Ribs and a signature Hot Sharffen Berger Chocolate Soufflé baked to order. We strive to source and serve organically grown produce, naturally and humanely raised meat and poultry, and sustainable and renewable seafood species.

See website for times and details.

http://www.vanguardtickets.com

The American Coast Theater Company is pleased to announce its upcoming production of Bullshot Crummond
By Ron House, Diz White, John Neville-Andrews, Alan Shearman and Derek Cunningham | Directed by Susan K. Berkompas
Plays July 18 – 20; July 24 – 27; July 31 – August 3 and August 7 – 10
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 pm
General $25.00 | Seniors/Groups $20.00
A rollicking comedy that parodies the old 1930s “B” detective movies complete with over-the-top characters and intentionally failed special effects. It has everything from plane crashes to car chases to sword fights, with a little romance thrown in. A comic blend of Monty Python, Maxwell Smart, Austin Powers and Bullwinkle, this madcap mystery is filled with plenty of silly fun and high energy. Follow British super-sleuth, Bullshot Crummond, as he attempts to foil the evil doings of Otto Von Bruno – the second most dangerous man in Europe – and his deliciously evil dame, Lenya. The International Herald Tribune calls it “Uproarious!”
Purchase tickets online now at www.vanguardtickets.com or call 714-619-6424 | visit www.AmericanCoastTheater.org
ACTC is the resident professional theatre company at Vanguard University

See website for times and details.

http://www.usopenofsurfing.com

Top surfers from around the world compete in a week-long beach festival. The Huntington Beach Pier is approximately 8 miles from the hotels in Costa Mesa.

See website for times and details.

http://www.arboretum.fullerton.edu

An evening of dinner and dancing under the stars in the 26-acre botanical garden features a live and silent auction. The Fullerton Arboretum is approximately 20 minutes from the Costa Mesa hotels.

7pm

http://www.ocfair.com

See Website for times and details. Concert ticket includes fair admission. Stay at one of our Costa Mesa hotels. Ask for the Drive and Dine package and receive a $25 dining certificate and $25 travel reimbursement, courtesy of the Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau.

7pm Tuesday

http://www.ocfair.com/pa/schedules/

July 22 - 7 p.m.
straycats.com
Let us buy you dinner! Book a Drive and Dine Package at one of our Costa Mesa hotels!

6:15pm - 7:45pm Tuesday

http://www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us/recreation

Summer 2008
Concerts in the Park
July 8 - August 12
Fairview Park
Tuesday Evenings
6:15 - 7:45 pm
July 22 - The Skinny Little Twits (Oldies/Rock Band)
Pack a picnic basket, grab a blanket or beach chair, gather your
friends and neighbors and stroll over to the park to be entertained.
The Mobile Recreation Van and staff will have activities
for children during the concert and refreshments will be
available for purchase.
Reminder: Costa Mesa ordinance
prohibits alcohol in City parks and
dogs must be on a leash.

7pm Wed

http://www.ocfair.com/pa/schedules/

MercyMe
David Crowder Band
Tenth Avenue North
July 23
7 p.m.
mercyme.org
davidcrowderband.com
tenthavenuenorth.com

Let us buy you dinner! Book a Drive and Dine Package at one of our Costa Mesa hotels!

7pm Saturday

http://www.ocfair.com/pa/schedules/

Alan Jackson
July 26 - 7 p.m.
alanjackson.com
Let us buy you dinner! Book a Drive and Dine Package at one of our Costa Mesa hotels!

7pm

http://www.ocfair.com/pa/schedules/upcoming.asp

Seal, Macy Gray
July 27 7 p.m.
seal.com macygray.com
Let us buy you dinner! Book a Drive and Dine Package at one of our Costa Mesa hotels!

6:15pm - 7:45pm Tuesday

http://www.ci-costa-mesa.ca.us/recreation

Summer 2008
Concerts in the Park
July 8 - August 12
Fairview Park
Tuesday Evenings
6:15 - 7:45 pm
July 29 - Steel Parade (Steel Drum/Caribbean Band)
Pack a picnic basket, grab a blanket or beach chair, gather your friends and neighbors and stroll over to the park to be entertained.
The Mobile Recreation Van and staff will have activities for children during the concert and refreshments will be available for purchase.
Reminder: Costa Mesa ordinance prohibits alcohol in City parks and dogs must be on a leash.

7pm Wednesday

http://www.ocfair.com

Ticket prices include fair admission. Stay in one of our beautiful nearby Costa Mesa hotels. Ask for the Drive and Dine package and receive a $25 dining certificate and $25 travel reimbursement.

7pm Thrusday

http://www.ocfair.com/pa/schedules/

Matchbox Twenty / Hodges
July 31 7 p.m.

Let us buy you dinner! Book a Drive and Dine Package at one of our Costa Mesa hotels!

7pm Sunday

http://www.ocfair.com/pa/schedules/upcoming.asp

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
Berlin - Patty Smyth & Scandal
August 1 - 7 p.m.
benatar.com
terrinunn.com
Let us buy you dinner! Book a Drive and Dine Package at one of our Costa Mesa hotels!

Every Sunday - 10am - 2pm (Rain or Shine)

http://www.sobeca.net

OC's freshest farm and art market. Live music! Fruit & Veggie Vendors! Nursery Plants! Face Painting! Free-Range Food! Local Artists! Fresh Flowers! Hand-Made Goods! Honey! & Much More! Located at 2937 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, in the SoBeCa District (South on Bristol Entertainment, Culture & arts.

Visit website for performance times

http://www.ocpac.org

Under the artistic direction of Kevin McKenzie, the New York Post says "One of the most beautiful sighs in dance is American Ballet Theatre in full flight." Center audiences love ABT, and ABT loves The Center, which has virtually become the company's West Coast home. The brilliant company and its galaxy of dance superstars captivate audiences with every move, whether enchantingly subtle or larger-tahn-life brauva. These performances will take place in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center.