SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2007
April 28, 2007 Play - Ah, Wilderness! This comedy by Eugene O'Neill takes place around the 4th of July, 1906, and focuses on 17-year-old Richard Miller, his family and his coming of age in Connecticut. The title derives from Quatrain XI of Edward Fitzgerald's translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, which is one of main character's favorite poems. Ah, Wilderness was made into a movie in 1935 starring Wallace Beery, Lionel Barrymore and a young Mickey Rooney. Festival seating tickets: $12; $10 Student, Senior 65+; Free Children 3 & under. Location: Huntington Beach Historic Theaterwith the Bell Tower, 1905 Main Street (cross streets Main & Yorktown), Huntington Beach, California. Parking in back of the school or across the street at City Hall in Public Parking stalls. Call: (714) 536.2514 x 4025 / Recorded info: (714) 536.2514 x 602 www.hbapa.org
April 28, 2007 Play - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey. Made famous by Jack Nicholson in a movie of this name, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest is about a prisoner who fakes insanity, believing it will be more comfortable than jail. Transferred to a mental institution, he discovers the hospital is run with an iron fist by a domineering nurse. Presented by Huntington Beach Playhouse. Cost: $20. Time: 3 and 8 p.m. Location: Huntington Beach Playhouse Central Library Theater, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Call: 714-375-0696 www.hbph.com
April 28, 2007 Golf Tournament - The City of Huntington Beach is hosting its 19th annual golf tournament in conjunction with Community Services Department at Meadowlark Golf Club, the only public course in Huntington Beach. Open to all women and men, registration is limited to 100 golfers. Awards will be given to the top 10 players for categories: low gross; low net. One winner each will be awarded longest drive; closest to the pin. Peoria handicap system will be in play. Registration: $80/person includes green fees, golf cart, tee prizes, food/drink coupon. Deadline is April 1, 2007.Call:(714) 536-5486. Game location: Graham near Warner.
April 28, 2007 Band - Say When features Mike Kelsen & Eric Ruskin. Time: 8 pm - 11 pm. Location: Chimayo at the Beach, Huntington Beach, 315 Pacific Coast Hwy. (714) 374-7273. No cover, 21+.
April 28, 2007 Saturday Car Cruisersknown as the Donuts Derelicts share Hot Rods, Street Cars, Woodies, Imports and a variety of restored vehicles at Adams and Magnolia Ave. Parking is available in the Ace parking lot or Adams Avenue Donut Shop with overflow parking extending to Drug Emporium lot across Adams. Time 6 a.m., over by approx. 8:30 a.m. No phone number available. Cost: Free admission.
April 28, 2007 Golden West College SwapMeetin the Golden West College parking lot includes New & Used Items, Fresh Produce, Records, Music Memorabilia, Antiques & Collectibles and much more! Cost: Free Parking and Free Admission. Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call: (714) 898-7927 for 24-hour information. Location: 15744 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, California 92647.
April 28, 2007 - Shipley Nature Center 2nd Annual Spring Festival. Activities include continental breakfast, guided tours of the habitat and California Native Plant Garden, plus live entertainment. Bring the family to celebrate the arrival of spring at Shipley Nature Center. At 10:30 am Shipley volunteers lead guided tours through California Native Plant Gardens and describe plants chosen for their drought tolerance, and attractive to butterflies and humming birds. Rainbow Disposal Recycling Program seminar at 11:30 a.m.; entertainment from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. At 12:30 p.m. a guided Habitat Tour explores Shipley’s Interpretive Center, Nursery and the Compost / Vermiculture Center. Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Location: 17829 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 842-4772 or info@shipleynature.org. photos
April 28, 2007 Disc Frisbee Golf - The public is invited to get out and compete in this exciting sport that's relaxing and easy to learn. Location: Huntington Beach Disc Golf Course, Central Park lot off Golden West Street between Talbert and Ellis. Time: Daily. Call: (714) 425-9931. Photos
April 28, 2007 Wetlands viewing - Birders, nature lovers and the curious are invited to drop by the Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve, one of the West Coast's significant flyways for migrating birds. Bring binoculars to enjoy even closer views of these soaring creatures. Location: Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint and Warner on the east side of the highway. Enjoy 300 acres, plus a 1.5 mile loop trail. No pets or bikes permitted on the trails. Open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Photos
April 28, 2007 Disc Frisbee Golf - The public is invited to get out and compete in this exciting sport that's relaxing and easy to learn. Location: Huntington Beach Disc Golf Course, Central Park lot off Golden West Street between Talbert and Ellis. Time: Daily. Call: (714) 425-9931. Photos
April 28, 2007 Art - Windows Gallery in Huntington Beach Central Library on the first floor features works from amateur and professional artists with varied themes that range from landscapes to abstracts. This mixed media exhibit is free to see. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Photo
April 28, 2007 Skaters - Bring your roller skate, blades, inline, bikes and join skaters who meet at Pier Plaza for an easy morning of exercise. Time: Approx. 10:30 a.m. funroll.com
April 28, 2007 Newland House Museum Tour- The historic Newland House is features a museum and docent led tours from local historians who provide information about the two-story Victorian home built in 1898. Location: Newland Center at Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue, 19820 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach CA 92648. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $2. Call: (714) 962-5777. Photos
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