Caruso's OC Happenings

NORTH COUNTY




ANAHEIM
Coming up August 12-14, 2011 is the annual Harvest Crusade. In 1990, a small group of people set out to present the gospel of Jesus Christ to southern Californians in a non-traditional, non-church environment. Located at the Angel Stadium for more information you can call (714) 638-0981.

BREA

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BUENA PARK

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CYPRESS
This Saturday, July 31 starting at 6:00pm & presented by the Cypress Recreation & Community Services Department will be Raymond Michael's Elvis Tribute concert! All concerts are free. Festival seating, picnics and lawn chairs are encouraged. Light refreshments are available for purchase. No Alcohol permitted. For more information you can call (714) 229-6780.

FULLERTON
It’s that time again! Summer Concerts in the park! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a night of music under the stars! While food will be available for purchase, concert-goers are welcome to bring a picnic supper to enjoy, as well as lawn chairs or blankets for seating. DATES & TIMES: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. July 13th will be Southbound (70's and Southern Rock). For more information or to find out other upcoming bands you can call (714) 738-3167.

GARDEN GROVE

Still a few more concerts left if you haven’t been to one yet! Coming up August 4 - Neil Morrow, Country Rock, August 11 - Abbey Road, Beatles Tribute & the last concert will be August 18 - Nyght Ryder, 80's & 90's. Concertgoers can enjoy the sights and sounds of evening concerts in the park brought to you by the Garden Grove Community Foundation. No EZ-Ups or golf carts, please. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. DATES & TIMES: Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information or to find out other upcoming bands you can call (714) 741-5280.

LA HABRA

Coming up August 5-7 for the La Habra Corn Festival! The Annual Event includes; Food, Rides, Games, Music and fun for the whole family. Daytime or night time - anytime is the right time for fun at the La Habra Corn Festival. Meet Miss La Habra and her court when you purchase raffle tickets for a new Car or other great prizes. Enjoy hot buttery Corn on the Cob, great sandwiches, sweet warm Funnel Cakes and other tasty treats. Be sure to visit the new Corn Festival Marketplace! Admission is FREE! For more information you can call 562-691-3482.

LA PALMA
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PLACENTIA

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STANTON
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WESTMINSTER

Coming up at the end of summer Saturday, Aug 20 2:00p at The Rose Center Theater is the Ms. Senior California Pageant! Eighteen Ms. Senior California preliminary finalists from San Francisco to San Diego will compete for the title of Ms. Senior California 2011.

YORBA LINDA

Sunday, July 31, 2011 bring your own picnic diner and/or buy food from local non-profit organizations and the Yorba Linda Volunteers and come watch Film at Eleven (R & B). Seating is available in the amphitheater or grass areas at the park (chairs and blankets recommended). *Dogs are not recommended due to safety issues and the comfort of others in attendance. Riding skateboards, bikes, roller blades, and scooters throughout the park during the concert is prohibited. Alcohol is not allowed in the park. For more information, call the Travis Ranch Activity Center at (714) 961-7167.



CENTRAL COUNTY

COSTA MESA

NOW throught Aug 14, 2011 is the annual Orange County Fair!!!! The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. For more information you can call 714-708-FAIR.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

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HUNTINGTON BEACH
Big weekend! This Saturday & Sunday is the start of the 2011 Nike US Open of Surfing! The US Open of Surfing has a storied reputation for going big. This year will only add to that legacy as title sponsor Nike – along with presenting sponsors Hurley, Converse and Nike 6.0 – continue to elevate the event as the world’s largest youth culture and action sport festival. With more than 500,000 people in attendance along a 14-acre stretch of sand on the south side of Huntington Beach Pier, the Nike US Open of Surfing showcases the best in surf, skate, BMX, music, fashion and art. The 2011 Nike US Open of Surfing will run from July 30 to August 7. All events are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC or can be viewed live daily at www.usopenofsurfing.com. For more information you can visit http://www.usopenofsurfing.com/article.cfm?aid=45445.

IRVINE

Sunday, July 31 will be another free concert at Woodbridge Community Park. Several delicious food options, including gourmet food trucks, will be on site, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Irvine Public Schools Foundation, the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee and other Irvine non-profit organizations. This Sunday will be Target Symphony in the Cities featuring the Pacific Symphony (5:30 pm - Musical Playground and 7:00 pm – Concert). For more information you can call (949) 724-6606.

LOS ALAMITOS

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NEWPORT BEACH

TOMORROW July 30th, 2011 from 3-9pm is the Annual Lobsterfest! Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm. There will also be Live Entertainment, Activities for Kids, Maine lobster, shrimp, clams, auction and raffle opportunities and more! For more information you can call (949) 650-5504.

ORANGE

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SANTA ANA

NOW through September 11th the Discovery Science Center Presents: WaterWorks: Soak Up the Science! It’s H20 from A2Z at WaterWorks: Soak up the Science this summer at Discovery Science Center. Immerse yourself in stimulating, hands-on learning experiences that will quench your thirst for the playful, powerful and precious world of water. Explore how water gets physical by creating a perfect rainbow, capturing a raindrop and examining snowflakes. Dive into the “Water Quiz” to test your knowledge of water and learn about water quality and management and the stresses that are being put on this natural resource. For more information you can call 714-542-2823.

SEAL BEACH
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TUSTIN

Coming up August 6, 2011 from11am to 4pm is the 2011 Parenting & Kids Expo (The District at Tustin Legacy, 2437 Park Ave). This free event offers entertainment and fun for the whole family with a Back-to-School fashion show, live performances from some of the southland's up-and-coming musical talents, and over 60 exhibitors presenting useful information for parents. Parents can also enter their kids in the Cut Kid Cover Contest for a mini photo shoot at the event and a chance to appear on the cover of an upcoming issue of Parenting OC Magazine.

VILLA PARK
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South County

ALISO VIEJO

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DANA POINT

Coming up soon is the Annual outdoor Shakespeare production overlooking Dana Point Harbor. Admission is FREE with a donation of canned food to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. The event is located at Lantern Bay Park. For more information you can call (949) 291-5083

LADERA RANCH

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LAGUNA BEACH

Now through August 28, 2011 is the 45th Annual Art-A-Fair (777 Laguna Canyon Road). Art-A-Fair is one of So Cal's most popular art festivals! The juried art of our 125 international, national and local artists promises to inspire & bring forth passion. Walk among the artists as they create their fine art and master craft pieces and learn what inspired them. Also, take advantage of art workshops taught by AAF artists – just $25 for two hours or $40 for four hours! For more information you can call (949) 494-4514.South Coast Symphony is proud to present “The Russians are Coming, The Russians are Coming!” This spectacular concert under the musical direction of Conductor Barry Silverman will feature Russian artists performing Russian music. The performers will include Michael Voronel and Ruslan Biryukov.

LAGUNA NIGUEL

Sunday Funday Open House! Come on by July 31 between 12:00-4:00 at 46 Pembroke Lane, Laguna Niguel located in the prestigious Ocean Ranch Gated Community. This Beautiful Home with Private Pool & Spa has Recently Painted Interior/Exterior & Remodeled Kitchen. You won't be disappointed!

LAKE FOREST

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MISSION VIEJO

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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

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SAN CLEMENTE

Coming up August 14 from 9:00am-7:00pm is the Annual San Clemente Street Faire and Fiesta located on Ave Del Mar! The event includes continuous entertainment on three stages. Food booths, contests and games provided by non-profit organizations. For more information you can call 949-492-1131.



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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
This is the LAST weekend to attend the Capistrano Shakespeare Festival! The Camino Real Playhouse presents their annual Shakespeare Festival in July. 'Shakespeare Inc', a historically possible envisioning of the Shakespeare Conspiracy theory will be performed on the main stage and Shakespeare’s classic, timeless and most popular comedy, 'The Taming Of The Shrew' will be an outdoor production next to the playhouse. For more information you can call (949) 489-8082.









*As seen in orangecounty.net & ocregister.com





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