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‘Defying Gravity’ in Brea this weekend

February 21st, 2008, 12:15 pm by

wickedThis Saturday and Sunday, Feb 23-24, you can catch “Defying Gravity” at the Brea Curtis Theatre.

Stephen Schwartz composed the extremely popular music for shows such as “Wicked,” “Pippin” and “The Baker’s Wife.” Now his closest friends, Debbie Gravitte and Scott Coulter, have joined together in showcasing Schwartz’s memorable pieces in one full-length musical experience. You can catch Schwartz’s shows on Broadway, but you’ll only see this one at the Curtis.

Saturday’s show is at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday’s is at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $22 to $28. The theatre is pretty small, so purchase your tickets online now!

Brea Curtis Theatre
1 Civic Center Cir.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7600-Lindsey Hastings for DiscoverOC

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Saturday: A Tribute to Journey at OC Pavilion

February 15th, 2008, 8:55 pm by

PerrySaturday, Feb. 16 you can see Evolution: A Tribute to Journey at the OC Pavilion in Santa Ana. The classic ’80s hits from Journey have been carried through friends and family for more than 10 years and they’re not slowing down even a little bit now.

This musical extravaganza will be performed by the best Journey tribute bands, Escape and Infinity with lead vocals done by Dave Alcantar.

The show begins at 8 p.m. in the beautifully reconstructed OC Pavilion. Tickets are $25 or $30. You can purchase them at the online box office.

Evolution has been said to warm the hearts of all who see it.

OC Pavilion
801 N Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 550-0880

-Lindsey Hastings for DiscoverOC

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Dark comedy of “Assassins” in Anaheim

February 13th, 2008, 6:53 pm by

assassinsFrom now until March 16 you can have a killer time seeing Stephen Sondheim’s “Assassins” at The Chance Theatre. This musical highlights the lives and loves of nine presidential assassins with a dark comic twist. Don’t miss the Tony Award-winning show, directed by Oanh Nguyen.

Show times are Fridays 8 p.m., Saturdays 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday is 2 p.m. General admission is $30 with students, seniors and military officers $27. You can purchase tickets online or by calling the box office at 714-777-3033 between 10 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday.

It should be noted that this performance contains adult language and is meant for a mature audience.

The Chance Theatre
5552 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92807

-Lindsey Hastings for DiscoverOC

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Bob Marley Tribute Concert on Friday!

February 6th, 2008, 1:30 pm by

groundationThis Friday, Feb 8, check out the Bob Marley Tribute Concert at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana. Feel the love with reggae guest artists Groundation, Will Barnard and G. Tonic.

The doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Plus, don’t forget that anyone under 21 usually has to buy a $5 drink ticket before they’ll be let inside. You can buy your tickets now online.

Galaxy Theatre
3503 South Harbor Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 957-0600

-Lindsey Hastings for DiscoverOC

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Sip your Comedy Juice at the Improv!

December 18th, 2007, 6:22 pm by

juiceOne of the most popular comedy shows in America will now be performed at the Brea Improv. Comedy Juice has been called “The best stand-up show in the country” by Sirius Satellite Radio. And the best part is that the show is at the Brea Improv every Tuesday, with different stand-up acts each week.

The show starts at 8 p.m. Tuesdays (no shows on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day) and tickets are $12 each. That’s only $12 to see famous comedians you know from TV. Regular stand-ups include Jeffery Ross, Chris Porter, Ty Barnett and Skyler Stone.

You can’t miss this hilarious opportunity at such a great price. To buy your tickets, go to the Improv web site.

Although dinner will not be available at these shows, you can choose from various snacks. No one under 18 allowed!

Brea Improv
120 S. Brea Blvd
Brea, CA 92821
714-482-0700

-Lindsey Hastings for DiscoverOC

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Bubbles in Laguna is a bath store all its own

December 12th, 2007, 6:08 am by

bubbles of lagunaLocated right in the middle of quaint and beautiful Laguna Beach, you’ll find Bubbles, a bath and body shop. As if the art galleries, unique restaurants and ocean air didn’t make Laguna adorable enough, Bubbles seals the deal.

It’s hard to resist browsing for a while in this store. You can purchase any type of bath item - whether exotic or practical.

Here you’ll find foot, hand and hair care, scrubs, soaps, lotions, oils, salts and much more. There’s even a whole section where customers can create their own bath salts or soap.

Bubbles will really make you feel like a kid again when you view the wall of wind-up bath toys and floaties.

Whoever said adults can’t play with rubber duckies?

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Radio City Rockettes are coming to OC!

December 7th, 2007, 7:16 pm by

RockettesThe world-famous Radio City Rockettes will perform their Christmas Spectacular at the Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa Dec. 13 through 30.

Traveling all the way from New York, the leggy troupe will perform the famous dance moves and serve up sparkling Christmas spirit as if they were home in Times Square.

The Rockettes have been performing for more than three-quarters of a century and are a family favorite, especially when it’s time for the yearly Christmas show. This performance in Orange County will have colorful and elaborate sets, Santa Claus and, of course, the high-legged kicks we all love so much.

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Urban atmosphere at the Santa Fe Cafe

November 23rd, 2007, 10:27 am by

Teens at Santa FeLooking for something different to do on a weekend night? Check out the Santa Fe Express Café in Downtown Fullerton. It’s a super urban hangout for young adults that’s free and guaranteed to be busy.

Every Thursday through Sunday there are live bands playing and always yummy food for purchase. On any Friday night you can find crowds of people huddled around the Santa Fe courtyard. The old structure hidden in Downtown next to the train makes for great atmosphere. Plus there’s a mini mart with food for people on the go, an arcade, hookahs, and also board games.

None of the food costs over $5 and renting a hookah is only $8 ($6 for refills). Read the rest of this entry »

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Don’t forget the sunscreen! Day baseball games can be scorchers.

August 30th, 2006, 12:45 am by discoveroc

If you’re going to a day game at Angels Stadium be prepared for the heat. Sure, I knew it wasn’t cool, but for some reason I still leave for the game in jeans and forget to lather on sunscreen. Big mistake. The Angels came away with a 12-7 victory and I came away with a scorching sunburn.
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Cause for a celebration?

June 23rd, 2006, 2:55 pm by discoveroc

With yet another birthday on the horizon (funny how they seem to be spaced closer and closer together these days), my sweetie decided to treat us to a night at a hotel near the Mouse House, including a show at the House of Blues — Zappa plays Zappa.
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