| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | The Big Squeeze-2nd Annual O.C. Accordion FestivalPresented by Orange County Market Place at Orange County Fair and Event Center October 10, 2010 “The Big Squeeze"-the 2nd Annual Orange County Accordion Festival returns to the Orange County Market Place in Costa Mesa on Sunday, October 10, 2010. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and in conjunction with all of the swap meet activities at the O.C. Fair & Event Center.
Main stage acts will include three Southern California based bands. Four other stages of accordion music will squeeze out a variety of music genres.
Accordionists from the... | Orange County Market Place | 10/10/10 | Costa Mesa |
Contra DancePresented by The Living Tradition at Anaheim Downtown Community Center October 23, 2010 Contra dancers move through simple patterns to live toe-tappin' fiddle-band music with the guidance of a caller (after a rehearsal). Repeating the patterns with different dancers up and down the line creates a lot of fun. The Living Tradition welcomes all ages and skill levels; beginners are welcome. Come alone or bring a friend; you'll have fun. Wear comfy shoes and lightweight, cool clothing. Kids and all ages enjoy contra dancing. No partner required; dancers exchange "partners" every... | The Living Tradition | 10/23/10 | Anaheim |
Sankai Juku JapanOCPresented by Philharmonic Society of Orange County at Irvine Barclay Theatre October 30, 2010 The West Coast Festival begins with an extraordinary performance of modern Japanese dance by the exciting Butoh troupe Sankai Juku. Performing in white-body makeup and accompanied by music and sound effects, Sankai Juku dancers will use slow hyper-controlled motion to display playful imagery. | Philharmonic Society of Orange County | 10/30/10 | Irvine |
2nd Annual Fall Concert Series at the O.C. Market PlacePresented by Orange County Market Place at OC Fair and Event Center September 26-October 30, 2010 Five FREE concerts are part of the Second Annual Fall Concert Series at the Orange County Market Place. The line up includes Reggae band Common Sense on Sunday, Sept. 26; Journey Tribute band Don’t Stop Believin’ on Sunday, October 3; The 2nd Annual O.C. Accordion Festival (The Big Squeeze) on Sunday, October 10 featuring Slugger O’Toole (11 a.m.), Conjunto Los Pochos (12:45 p.m.) and Lisa Haley and the Zydekats (2:30 p.m.) headlining and three stages of other accordion... | Orange County Market Place | 09/26/10- 10/30/10 | Costa Mesa |
Sankai Juku: HibikiPresented by Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company at Irvine Barclay Theatre October 30, 2010 Over the course of the past 35 years, the work of Japanese choreographer Ushio Amagatsu for his company Sankai Juku has become known worldwide for its elegance, refinement, technical precision, and emotional depth. Hibiki (Resonance From Far Away), his contemporary Butoh creation, takes us on a journey of rebirth and renewal filled with sublime visual spectacles. As one of the premiere choreographers at work in the world today, the arrival of a work by Ushio Amagatsu is a much anticipated... | Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company | 10/30/10 | Irvine |
Ballet PreljocajPresented by Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company at Irvine Barclay Theatre November 4, 2010 Just days after its New York premiere at BAM’s Next Wave Festival, French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj’s Empty Moves opens the Barclay’s 20th anniversary season contemporary dance series.
In Europe, “ballet” can be a synonym for theatrical dance in general. Therefore, a European “ballet” troupe may present something which to American eyes resembles modern dance. This company from Aix-en-Provence is of that sort.
Preljocaj... | Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company | 11/04/10 | Irvine |
Contra DancePresented by The Living Tradition at Anaheim Downtown Community Center November 27, 2010 Contra dancers move through simple patterns to live toe-tappin' fiddle-band music with the guidance of a caller (after a rehearsal). Repeating the patterns with different dancers up and down the line creates a lot of fun. The Living Tradition welcomes all ages and skill levels; beginners are welcome. Come alone or bring a friend; you'll have fun. Wear comfy shoes and lightweight, cool clothing. Kids and all ages enjoy contra dancing. No partner required; dancers exchange "partners" every... | The Living Tradition | 11/27/10 | Anaheim |
An Irish ChristmasPresented by Kerry Records at Irvine Barclay Theatre November 28, 2010 Experience the wonder and beauty of An Irish Christmas with glorious music, traditional dance, song, storytelling, laughter and plenty of Irish soul. Bring the entire family and join us ‘round the hearth on this sparkling night……and be certain of a great Irish welcome! | Kerry Records | 11/28/10 | Irvine |
The NutcrackerPresented by Saddleback College at McKinney Theatre December 16-December 19, 2010 The holiday tradition just wouldn’t be complete without experiencing the enchanting Nutcracker Ballet presented by the Laguna Ballet in its fourth season at Saddleback College. A handsome prince, a lovely young girl (Clara), visions of sugar plum fairies, flowers waltzing and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music are all part of this delightful ballet. Celebrate the holidays with Clara and her Nutcracker prince.
| Saddleback College | 12/16/10- 12/19/10 | Mission Viejo |
Contra DancePresented by The Living Tradition at Anaheim Downtown Community Center January 22, 2011 Contra dancers move through simple patterns to live toe-tappin' fiddle-band music with the guidance of a caller (after a rehearsal). Repeating the patterns with different dancers up and down the line creates a lot of fun. The Living Tradition welcomes all ages and skill levels; beginners are welcome. Come alone or bring a friend; you'll have fun. Wear comfy shoes and lightweight, cool clothing. Kids and all ages enjoy contra dancing. No partner required; dancers exchange "partners" every... | The Living Tradition | 01/22/11 | Anaheim |
Momix: BotanicaPresented by Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company at Irvine Barclay Theatre January 26, 2011 From the creators of Opus Cactus, Baseball and Passion comes a fantasy land of breathtaking beauty. Some have likened Botanica to the film, Avatar, but on stage.
MOMIX combines athleticism, riveting music, inventive costumes and spellbinding choreography to create a world of surrealistic images and wonder all brought to life by a cast of dancer-illusionists.
This brilliant exploration of nature’s forms uses large scale puppets, projected imagery and... | Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company | 01/26/11 | Irvine |
Momix: BotanicaPresented by Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company at Irvine Barclay Theatre January 27, 2011 From the creators of Opus Cactus, Baseball and Passion comes a fantasy land of breathtaking beauty. Some have likened Botanica to the film, Avatar, but on stage.
MOMIX combines athleticism, riveting music, inventive costumes and spellbinding choreography to create a world of surrealistic images and wonder all brought to life by a cast of dancer-illusionists.
This brilliant exploration of nature’s forms uses large scale puppets, projected imagery and... | Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company | 01/27/11 | Irvine |
Hubbard Street Dance ChicagoPresented by Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company at Irvine Barclay Theatre February 12, 2011 It is no coincidence that Hubbard Street Dance Chicago has been invited back to the Barclay nearly 20 years to the day after its first performance here during the theatre’s first season.
Since then, the company has evolved into one of the "cultural treasures” of its dynamic home town. We welcome the company back with its newly appointed artistic director, Glenn Edgerton.
In addition to the skilled proficiency of its two-dozen dancers and its... | Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company | 02/12/11 | Irvine |
Contra DancePresented by The Living Tradition at Anaheim Downtown Community Center February 26, 2011 Contra dancers move through simple patterns to live toe-tappin' fiddle-band music with the guidance of a caller (after a rehearsal). Repeating the patterns with different dancers up and down the line creates a lot of fun. The Living Tradition welcomes all ages and skill levels; beginners are welcome. Come alone or bring a friend; you'll have fun. Wear comfy shoes and lightweight, cool clothing. Kids and all ages enjoy contra dancing. No partner required; dancers exchange "partners" every... | The Living Tradition | 02/26/11 | Anaheim |
Tango Inferno - The Fire WithinPresented by Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company at Irvine Barclay Theatre March 12, 2011 From the home of tango, following sell-out seasons in New York, London, Barcelona, Hamburg, Athens, Shanghai and Capetown, the Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires returns to North America with their brand new show Tango Inferno - The Fire Within. Led by principal dancer and director of choreography Yanina Fajar, Tango Inferno, The Fire Within, stars 10 dazzling dancers including 3 tango world champions accompanied by four virtuoso musicians. Tango Inferno - The Fire Within is performed to... | Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company | 03/12/11 | Irvine |
Aszure Barton & ArtistsPresented by Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company at Irvine Barclay Theatre March 24, 2011 Program: Busk and Blue Soup
East Coast critic Tresca Weinstein wrote something in March of this year worth repeating here: “Every couple of years, I come across a company or a dance that I think of as desert-island fare – something I’d pick to watch over and over if I had to choose just one.”
A Montreal choreographer working in New York, Barton has a riveting way with uninhibited gesture. Her performers dance with their eyes, their toes,... | Irvine Barclay Theatre Operating Company | 03/24/11 | Irvine |
Contra DancePresented by The Living Tradition at Anaheim Downtown Community Center March 26, 2011 Contra dancers move through simple patterns to live toe-tappin' fiddle-band music with the guidance of a caller (after a rehearsal). Repeating the patterns with different dancers up and down the line creates a lot of fun. The Living Tradition welcomes all ages and skill levels; beginners are welcome. Come alone or bring a friend; you'll have fun. Wear comfy shoes and lightweight, cool clothing. Kids and all ages enjoy contra dancing. No partner required; dancers exchange "partners" every... | The Living Tradition | 03/26/11 | Anaheim |
Contra DancePresented by The Living Tradition at Anaheim Downtown Community Center April 23, 2011 Contra dancers move through simple patterns to live toe-tappin' fiddle-band music with the guidance of a caller (after a rehearsal). Repeating the patterns with different dancers up and down the line creates a lot of fun. The Living Tradition welcomes all ages and skill levels; beginners are welcome. Come alone or bring a friend; you'll have fun. Wear comfy shoes and lightweight, cool clothing. Kids and all ages enjoy contra dancing. No partner required; dancers exchange "partners" every... | The Living Tradition | 04/23/11 | Anaheim |
Soka University's 10th Annual International FestivalPresented by Soka University at Soka University May 7, 2011 Enjoy over 700 international musicians and dancers performing on three stages, international food, over 250 exhibitors, children's games and inflatable rides, ceramics sales, art exhibits, demonstrations and presentations. | Soka University | 05/07/11 | Aliso Viejo |
Contra DancePresented by The Living Tradition at Anaheim Downtown Community Center May 28, 2011 Contra dancers move through simple patterns to live toe-tappin' fiddle-band music with the guidance of a caller (after a rehearsal). Repeating the patterns with different dancers up and down the line creates a lot of fun. The Living Tradition welcomes all ages and skill levels; beginners are welcome. Come alone or bring a friend; you'll have fun. Wear comfy shoes and lightweight, cool clothing. Kids and all ages enjoy contra dancing. No partner required; dancers exchange "partners" every... | The Living Tradition | 05/28/11 | Anaheim |
Bollywood Musical Theater and Folk DancesPresented by Ektaa Center at Ektaa Center March 29, 2009 - Ongoing Move Bollywood Productions Pioneering in Bollywood Musical Theatre A powerful scene, a finely tuned emotion, or nothing at all precedes a Bollywood song, and that is the charisma of Bollywood dance. Item songs, love songs, folk songs, A Bollywood song is incomplete without the melodrama in a Bollywood Movie. Reetu Patel is here to offer Bollywood Musical Theatre, where we will dance, sing, laugh, and cry. Move Bollywood musical theatre will help each student live his & her Bollywood... | Ektaa Center | 03/29/09- Ongoing | Irvine |