THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2007

January 18, 2007 Art - Windows Gallery in Huntington Beach Central Library is open daily. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Photo

January 18, 2007 Play - Little Shop of Horrors. - Huntington Beach Playhouse celebrates the 25th anniversary of this landmark musical with a three-week run January 12-28, 2007 at the HB Central Library Theater. "Little Shop of Horrors" traces the story of a down-and-out Skid Row floral assistant named Seymour who becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving! Directed by Kent Johnson. Live on stage Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. with matinee performances on Saturdays and Sunday afternoons. 7111 Talbert Avenue. Tickets $18-$20. Call box office at (714) 375-0696 or visit www.hbph.com

January 18, 2007 Comedy at Gallaghers. - 9pm. 3 pro comedians...$3! Door charge for comedy show only. Come in free for Karaoke at 11pm! 21 plus, ID. Gallagher's Pub and Grill, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA Call: (714) 536-2422. photos

January 18, 2007 Movies - at Regency Charter Centre Cinemas, Address 7822 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Call: (714) 596-3456. Babel Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 22 min. (2:00), (5:00), 8:00; Black Christmas Rated (R) • 1 hr. 40 min. 9:15; Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Ka Rated (R) • 1 hr. 24 min. (12:00), (1:50), (3:45), (5:45), 7:45, 9:45; Deja Vu Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 8 min. (3:00), 8:15; Flushed Away Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 26 min. (11:30 AM), (1:30), (3:30), (5:30), 7:30; The Prestige Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 15 min. 9:30; The Queen Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 37 min. (12:00), (2:15), (4:30), 7:00; The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Rated (G) • 1 hr. 38 min. (11:45 AM); Stranger Than Fiction Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 45 min. (12:30), (5:45)

January 18, 2007 Movies at Pierside SurfCity 6 Cinemas- 300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA (714) 969-3151. Charlotte's Web Rated (G) • 1 hr. 53 min. (4:40); Dreamgirls Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 5 min. (4:05), 7:00; The Good Shepherd Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 40 min. (4:15), 7:30; Night at the Museum Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 48 min. (4:30), 7:00, 9:30; Primeval Rated (R) (4:40), 7:30; The Pursuit of Happyness Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 56 min. (4:55), 7:25; We Are Marshall Rated (PG) • 2 hrs. 7 min. (1:40), 6:55.

January 18, 2007 Movies - Century 20 Huntington Beach Bella Terra, 7777 Edinger Ave. (714) 895-3456. Alpha Dog Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 2 min. 11:35 AM, 2:20, 5:05, 7:55, 10:35; Apocalypto Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 18 min. 1:45, 7:05; Arthur and the Invisibles Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 43 min. 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30; Blood Diamond Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 18 min. 7:20, 10:25; Charlotte's Web Rated (G) • 1 hr. 53 min. 11:30 AM, 1:55, 4:25; Children of Men Rated (R) • 1 hr. 49 min. 11:40 AM, 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:15; Code Name: The Cleaner Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 24 min. 11:25 AM, 4:50, 10:05; Curse of the Golden Flower (Man cheng jin dai huang jin jia) Rated (R) • 1 hr. 54 min. 11:45 AM, 2:25, 5:10, 7:45, 10:25; Dreamgirls Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 5 min. 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50; Eragon Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 39 min. 12:00, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:00; Freedom Writers Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 3 min. 11:15 AM, 2:00, 4:45, 7:35, 10:20; The Good Shepherd Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 40 min. 11:50 AM, 3:25, 7:05, 10:35; Happily N'Ever After Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 15 min. 11:10 AM, 1:25, 3:40, 5:50, 8:00, 10:10; Happy Feet Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 48 min. 11:20 AM, 1:55, 4:35; Night at the Museum Rated (PG) • 1 hr. 48 min. 11:15 AM, 12:35, 1:50, 3:10, 4:35, 5:45, 7:15, 8:25, 9:55; The Painted Veil Rated (PG-13) • 2 hrs. 4 min. 1:35, 4:30, 7:25, 10:10; Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno) Rated (R) • 1 hr. 50 min. 11:20 AM, 2:00, 4:45, 7:30, 10:05; Perfume: The Story of a Murderer Rated (R) • 2 hrs. 27 min. 7:10, 10:20; Primeval Rated (R) • 1 hr. 34 min. 1:10, 3:30, 5:50, 8:05, 10:30; The Pursuit of Happyness Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 56 min. 11:25 AM, 2:15, 5:00, 7:50, 10:30; Stomp the Yard Rated (PG-13) • 1 hr. 55 min. 11:35 AM, 2:15, 4:55, 7:40, 10:15; We Are Marshall Rated (PG) • 2 hrs. 7 min. 1:05, 4:05, 7:00, 9:45.

January 18, 2007 Ribbon Cutting Monkey House Café sponsored by Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce. Location: 18862 Beach Boulevard #101, Huntington Beach, CA. Time: 11:30 am. Call: (714) 965-8180

January 18, 2007 The Ted Howe Trio featuring Ted Howe, Piano; Jim Di Julio, Bass and Kendall Kaye will play at Cavallino Ristorante, 8052 Adams Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Call (714) 536-6665.

January 18, 2007 Ribbon Cutting - Las Brisas at Huntington Beach (from the $500,000's) new homes. 2 bedroom, pool, brand appliances. Location: 7981 Bay Dr., Huntington Beach. Call: (714) 374-5105. Time: 5 to 7 p.m. www.prosperity-homes.com

January 18, 2007 Live Jam Sessions - at Perqs Nite Club. 21+, 117 Main Street, Huntington Beach. 714-960-9996. photos

January 18, 2007 Karaoke - The Arbors, 6060 Warner, Huntington Beach, CA . Time: 9 p.m. Cover: Food or one drink minimum. Call: (714) 842-5111. photos

January 18 , 2007 - DJ and dancing, 9:30 pm. Huntington Beach Beer Company201 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Call:714-960-5343 www.hbbeerco.com

January 18, 2007 Karaoke with Stan and Anna at Marlin Bar. Time: 9 p.m. 21+, no cover. Marlin Bar & Grill, 16651 Gothard Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Call: (714) 842-5587

January 18, 2007 Band - Chesterfield Blues Band at Tumbleweed's Bar & Grill, 21+. Begins after 8 p.m. Location: 21094 S. Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA, Call: (714) 960-2776.

January 18, 2007 Book signing and reading - with authors Derek Benz and J.S. Lewis. In Grey Griffins #2: The Rise of the Black Wolf, Max and his fellow Grey Griffins, Ernie, Harley, and Natalia, set off on another extraordinary adventure - traveling to Scotland to visit Max's dad for the winter holidays. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue, #110, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714) 897-8781. Photos

January 18, 2007 American Girl Young Readers Club discusses Felicity Saves the Day. Please RSVP to 714.897.6201 to ensure enough supplies for all. Time: 5 p.m. Location: Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Avenue, #110, Huntington Beach, California 92647. Cost: Free admission. Call: (714) 897-8781. Photos

January 18, 2007 Karaoke with KJ Darlene in Celebrity Room at Martini Blues 21+, valid ID required. Time: 9 p.m. No cover. Martini Blues Supper Club for full Full Dining and Bar. Live Entertainment Nightly! Location: 5874 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. , Reservations: 714-840-2129 $10 minimum order per person.

January 18, 2007 Band - Guns Don't Argue punk band. Location: Blue Cafe, Time: 9 p.m. Cover: $10. Call: 562-983-7111 Location: 17208 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

January 18, 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

January 18, 2007 Gondola cruise from world class gondoliers. Location: Peter's Landing and Marina, Huntington Beach (Pacific Coast Highway @ Anderson). You can dine at Captain Jack's in Sunset Beach and schedule pick-up from restaurant. Cost: $75 approx. Sunset Gondolas Photos & Tickets

January 18, 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

January 18, 2007 Shipley Nature Center - Open to the public, it includes an interpretive center with educational exhibits, nature trails for wildlife viewing and native gardens. Shipley Nature Center is an 18-acre natural area open daily M-Sat 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone: 714-842-4772 Photos

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