Sunday, July 17

As part of the 2005 Concerts in the Parks, the City Arts Commission presents Orange County’s Pacific Symphony Orchestra in a very special evening of music and community fun.  Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the free concert, beginning with a delightful “Musical Playground” for the children at 4 p.m. and the concert from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Eastbluff Park (Vista del Oro and Vista del Sol) in Newport Beach.  Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Arts and Cultural Services at (949) 717-3870 or check Arts and Culture at the city website www.city.newport-beach.ca.us

 Tuesday, August 2

The City Arts Commission presents an exclusive southern California performance by the internationally acclaimed Russian National Orchestra Wind Quintet on Tuesday, August 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Grant Howald Park (5th & Iris) in Corona del Mar.  Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the free concert. The quintet will be performing its special arrangement of “Peter and the Wolf” to benefit the Children’s Outreach program in Newport Beach. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Arts and Cultural Services at (949) 717-3870 or check Arts and Culture at the city website www.city.newport-beach.ca.us

 Saturday, August 6

The City Arts Commission presents Shakespeare by the Sea performing Merry Wives of Windsor at 7 p.m. (preshow activities beginning at 6:30 p.m.) at Grant Howald Park (5th & Iris),  Corona del Mar.   Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the free show. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Arts and Cultural Services at (949) 717-3870 or check Arts and Culture at the city website www.city.newport-beach.ca.us

 Sunday, August 7

The City Arts Commission presents Shakespeare by the Sea performing Othello at 7 p.m. (preshow activities beginning at 6:30 p.m.) at Grant Howald Park (5th & Iris), Corona del Mar.   Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the free show. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Arts and Cultural Services at (949) 717-3870 or check Arts and Culture at the city website www.city.newport-beach.ca.us

 Sunday, August 28

The City Arts Commission presents Concerts in the Parks featuring Kahuna Cowboys Jug Band playing Western Swing, Bluegrass and authentic Southern Jug Band music from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Irvine Terrace Park (Seadrift Drive and Evita Drive), Newport Beach   Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the free concert. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Arts and Cultural Services at (949) 717-3870 or check Arts and Culture at the city website www.city.newport-beach.ca.us

 Sunday, September 18

The City Arts Commission presents Concerts in the Parks featuring the big band swing music of Moonlight Express from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Bob Henry Park (Dover Drive and 16th Street),  Newport Beach.   Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the free concert. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Arts and Cultural Services at (949) 717-3870 or check Arts and Culture at the city website www.city.newport-beach.ca.us