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Things to do in Newport Beach

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Hope and a little sugar



If you enjoy off beat movies then make your way to the Orange County Museum of Art.  OCMA in conjunction with the Newport Beach Film Festival is hosting their final summer film; Hope and a Little Sugar. 

This is an unique way to view a movie.  The museum hosts movies inside their gallery, so you can always take a look at the art of the movie does not captivate you. 

Admission to the ...

Sunday, August 12th, 2007

Learning to Paint at Sea



Have you always wanted to paint a scenic painting but never quite had the inspiration for the landscape or known what to do?

Carole Boller, a local resident artist will take out women to sea and help them capture a scene on canvas.  Carole supplies the paint, palettes, canvas brushes, delicious snacks, a gourmet lunch and refreshments.

She limits the groups to 6 women only and promises that you will return to shore ...

Saturday, August 11th, 2007

Scott Martin's Latin Soul Band



Bob Henry Park in Newport Beach will be hosting Scott Martins Band at 6 p.m.  Bring along a picnic and a friend and enjoy the music.

The event will be August 26th.

Sunday, August 5th, 2007

Surf Camp



Quicksilver and Roxy are offering week long surf camps for children ages 8-14.  The cost of camp is $500 per week and runs Monday thru Friday 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  In addition to learning how to surf participants will learn ocean science topics such as waes and tides, marine biology, coastal ecology and beach profiles.oo6-1nrea

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

Come Watch the Surf at the Surf



Quicksilver will have a free screening of Black and White featuring surfer Kelly Slater at 8 p.m. at the park next to Balboa Pier in Newport Beach.  The movie was shot in Souther California, Hawaii, Fiji and France. 

If you have never been to movie night they are loads of fun.  Bring your beach chair and snacks and enjoy a movie under the sky.

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

Cinema Orange-The Orange Thief



The Orange County Museum of Art is sponsoring an eclectic slate of movies from the Newport Beach Film Festival.  July 26th movies is the Orange Thief, a story of a young man who steals oranges for money and the sheer exicitement of courting with danger until he lands himself in a Sicilian jail.  Should be interesting.

The movies are free and depending on the weather they may be held outdoors.  The movie ...

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

Fab Four, A tribute to the Beatles



The Fab Four will be playing tomorrow night at Fashion Island.  The group is a tribute to the Beatles.  The concert starts at 7 p.m.  Bring your picnic and enjoy some music from the British Invasion.

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

Greatest show on Surf Ocean Festival July 21



San Clemente puts on a great Ocean Festival complete with a woody car show, entertainment, and and arts and crafts show. Are you up for an ocean swim. Come and see how your times compare with others.
July 21 and 22nd will be a day of fun and sun.
www.oceanfestival.org
949 440-6141
San Clemente City Beach

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007

Shangai Red



Shangai Red is the story of the double life of a yong mother whose guilt over her husband's death leads her to lie and murder. The movie is free at the Orange County Musum of Art, 850 San Clemente, Newport Beach and will be screening at 8:30 pm on July 12th

Tuesday, July 10th, 2007

Beach Movie Night July 13th



Newport Dunes wil be presenting a family movie "Over the Hedge" the animated tale of a raccoon.  The movie starts at dusk on the outdooor screen.  Admission is free, parking is $10 per car.