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Curiosity lies at the heart of newest Segerstrom family shows

Awaken your imagination with celebrations of puppetry and music designed for theater lovers of all ages. Segerstrom Center for the Art’s 2018-19 Family Series continues with two charming shows, The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites on February 2 and 3, 2019 and They Called Her Vivaldi on February 16 and 17, 2019 in Samueli Theater.

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A scene from “The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favorites”

In The Very Hungry Caterpillar, three stories from renowned children’s author Eric Carle come to life through the magic of black light and fanciful puppets. They Called Her Vivaldi tells the story of a young musical prodigy as she encounters colorful characters on a quest to recover her magical hat. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is ideal for children ages 4 - 8. They Called Her Vivaldi is designed for children ages 7 and up. Both productions seek to inspire young imaginations, to create a lifelong interest and appreciation for live theater, and to be enjoyed and shared as a family.

Performances of The Very Hungry Caterpillar are Saturday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 3 at 1 and 3:30 p.m. The Saturday, Feb. 2 performance at 10 a.m. is a sensory-friendly performance designed for patrons on the autism spectrum or others with sensory sensitivity to enjoy fully the magic and amazement of live performances. The Sunday, Feb. 3 performance at 1 p.m. will be ASL interpreted. Performances of They Called Her Vivaldi are Saturday, Feb. 16, and Sunday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. The Sunday performance will be ASL interpreted.

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A scene from “They Called her Vivaldi”

Tickets for both shows are $20 and are available online at www.scfta.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa, or by calling 714.556.2787. Group discounts for groups of 10 or more are available at 714.755.0236. The Center offers many services for patrons with disabilities including removable wheelchair locations, binoculars and assistive listening devices. To learn more, visit www.SCFTA.org/accessibility
information.

Audiences are encouraged to arrive one hour before the performance for free creative activities. The Center’s Education Department offers these enriching experiences to provide young people and their families with more opportunities to play together creatively. Studies show that this is critical in helping to develop the ability to think and problem solve.

Segerstrom for the Arts is located at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Kathi Koll talks about new book at NBPL

Newport Beach Public Library (NBPL) presents Newport Beach resident and author Kathi Koll in a special program on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Central Library Friends Room.

Koll, founder of the Kathi Koll Foundation, will introduce her memoir Kick-Ass Kinda Girl: A Memoir of Life, Love and Caregiving, inspired by her experiences caring for her late husband, developer Donald Koll, whose debilitating stroke changed their lives dramatically. With an unflinching look at the difficult times and an ability to laugh at herself, while never losing hope for tomorrow, Koll unveils a powerfully moving story of resilience and inspiration. Kick-Ass Kinda Girl is her first book.

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Kathi Koll to share her new book on January 29

Koll has been committed to civic, community and healthcare organizations within and outside the U.S. for decades. She currently serves on the Hoag Hospital Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute advisory committee and on the Boy Scouts of America Orange County Council board of directors. She has previously served on the board of trustees of Casa Cuna, an orphanage in La Paz, Mexico, the boards of UCLA Health Systems and American Ballet Theatre, and as a trustee for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Koll is also an owner of the Koll Company, a real estate development firm founded by her late husband.

Seating is limited. Register online at www.newportbeachca.gov/events to save a seat. This event is funded by the Friends of the Library. Admission is free. Books will be available for purchase and signing. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each book will be used to support caregivers in need.

To read an excerpt of the book, visit www.KathiKoll.com.

For more information, visit www.newportbeachlibrary.org, or call 949.717.3800, option #2.

Spirit Run on Sunday was fun filled

Spirit Run: A Race for the Schools took place at Fashion Island, Newport Beach on Sunday. There was a running or walking event for every age, from toddlers to seniors. Even favorite, furry four-legged friends joined in for the new Dog Mile.

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With more than 13 events, 200+ prizes, vendor booths, youth & fitness and dog expos, and kids enjoying the rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline and many other activities at Camp Newport, the day stayed lively.

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Look for complete race results in an upcoming edition of StuNewsNewport.

Enjoy the slideshow below with more photos

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Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board Meetings

Regular Board Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month (with certain exceptions), with Public Input and Consent Calendar items beginning at 6 p.m. in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District Roderick H. MacMillan Board Room, 2985-A Bear St., Costa Mesa.

Scheduled Meetings:

January 15, 2019
January 22, 2019 (Cancelled by the Board)
February 12, 2019
February 26, 2019
March 12, 2019
March 26, 2019
April 9, 2019 (Cancelled - Spring Break)
April 23, 2019
May 14, 2019
May 28, 2019
June 11, 2019
June 25, 2019

The Board of Education will discuss the Board meeting pattern in June at which time they will set the remaining meetings for 2019.

Contact: Sherri Snyder, Coordinator of Administrative Services, 714.424.5031; ssnyder@nmusd.us

Christ Church by the Sea invites all to Christmas Eve service

Christ Church by the Sea invites all to experience Christmas Eve with their congregation on the Balboa Peninsula.

The special evening celebration will be held on Monday, Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the church’s charming sanctuary. The Christmas Eve service features carols accompanied by the pipe organ, a moment for children, an inspiring message and a candlelight closing.

Christ Church by the Sea is located at 1400 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. For more information, visit www.christbytheseanb.org.

Segerstrom Center welcomes back Bernadette Peters

Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes back acclaimed actress of stage and screen Bernadette Peters for one night only on January 26, 2019 at 8 p.m. in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. A three-time Tony Award recipient who most recently starred as Dolly Gallagher Levi in the Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly!, Peters will perform a medley of Broadway songs including selections by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim and many more.

Segerstrom Center Bernadette Peters

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Actress and songstress Bernadette Peters

Single tickets start at $49 and are now available online at www.scfta.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa, or by calling 714.556.2787. For inquiries about group ticket savings of 10 or more, call the Group Services office at 714.755.0236.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is located at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Balboa Island Museum now open at its new location

Balboa Island Museum has moved to 210 B Marine Ave., Balboa Island, in a historic building from the 1920s. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Private tours are available.

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Artwork by John Dunn
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“Pavilion Color” by artist John Dunn

To become a member, visit www.balboaislandmuseum.org/
support1. Your tax-deductible donation enables the museum to fulfill its mission: To collect, preserve and promote the culture and history of Balboa Island and Newport Beach.

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