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Boat Festival

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‘ Blithe Spirit ’

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Baroque

PAGE 8 maritime craftsmen will be at work , guest speakers will be telling tales of experiences with wooden boats , and plein air artists will be capturing the beauty of the boats . Add live music , activities for kids , specialty craft cocktails and artisan foods , and you ’ ve got something for everyone . A day earlier on Friday , June 7 , is a special Opening Night event . The evening will include cocktails and appetizers aboard the America , plus early access to tour some of the amazing boats and craftsman exhibits . Dinner , music and a live auction under the stars will follow .

The 2024 Newport Beach Wooden Festival is hosted by Balboa Yacht Club in collaboration with the City of Newport Beach , the County of Orange , and Visit Newport / Newport Beach & Co . The Balboa Yacht Club is at 1801 Bayside Drive in Corona del Mar .

Festival tickets are $ 15 . Cruises on the America are $ 75 . Opening Night tickets are $ 175 . Children under 12 are free . All tickets can be purchased in advance online . Saturday June 8 tickets can also be purchased at the gate on the day of the event .

Visit newportbeachwoodenboatfestival . com for tickets and more information .

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To learn more about KidWorks and to read its success stories , please visit www . kidworksoc . org . manner is smoothly urbane . He wisely downplays the traits of vain egotism and “ beastly ” treatment of Chares ’ s wives noted in the script , using his beautiful voice and cultured mannerisms to display his character ’ s suave ennui .

While the role of Ruth can sound one or two monotonous notes , Plotin skillfully crafts countless personality traits , and wins us over in doing so .

We get the nonchalant socialite , effervescent hostess , giggling flibbertigibbet , second wife outraged by her husband ’ s seeming preference of her predecessor over her , solicitous spouse convinced hubby has had too much of the sauce and not enough sleep , and woman exasperated and vexed in dealing with her now-erratic husband and his mischievous former wife ’ s spirit .

Serra shows Elvira ’ s impish , playful nature , yet deftly avoids stressing her petulance . She wisely underplays Elvira ’ s delight in causing turmoil in Charles and Ruth ’ s marriage – and we delight in seeing Charles caught in a vise between both wives , as Plotin , Serra and Cook excel in depicting frenzied scenarios .

Jones weaves the slightly off-the-wall persona at the center of NTAC ’ s staging , her bobbling voice telling us everything we need to know about Madame Arcati .

Jones aptly comes off as dotty , and dryly eccentric , and she and director Koutroulis wisely refrain from forcing the laughs . Jones avoids portraying a buffoon or using Arcati as mere comic relief , instead giving us a genuine , matter-of-fact woman who forthrightly presents herself to those she meets .

Keister ’ s Dr . Bradman is comically stuffy while taking the concept of being a polite guest to comical extremes , while Bancroft and Becky King make the most of the supporting roles of Mrs . Bradman and jittery young servant Edith .

Koutroulis ’ s cast imparts neither a contemporary acting style nor one borrowed from the period , and his cast ’ s

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Rather than stereotypes , NTAC ’ s actors show us real people of privilege , with Charles and Ruth ( and at times Madame Arcati ) coming to grips with a supernatural scenario . Thanks to Coward , their plight might be riddled with hilarity , but thanks to NTAC , Charles and Ruth are utterly real and , therefore , wholly convincing .

Kat Scott and Jenny Wentworth ’ s costumes capture the elegant milieu of the characters . Serra ’ s appearance as Elvira is notably dazzling , the actor arrayed in glittery yet spectrally pale golden-green attire and ( self-created ) hair and makeup work .

In its design and construction by Jim Huffman , Joshua Serrano , Michael Corcoran and Leslye Wanthal , the set conveys the Condomines ’ s wealth , with luxurious furnishings that include a chandelier and Victrola and walls lined with rare paintings and books .

Toward the play ’ s conclusion , Coward wrestles with tying up every loose plot strand , which causes the staging ’ s pace to flag – a minor quibble , considering how consistently the dialogue and character portrayals ranges from delicate humor to more pronounced and overtly physical laughs . With this show at this venue , the playwright can be referred to as “ NTAC ” (“ Noel ‘ The Author ’ Coward ).”

In Newport Beach , we see that the masterful Coward has crafted something 100 percent tasteful – and something enjoyably theatrical that , as NTAC ’ s staging proves , has transcended time .

Newport Theatre Arts Center , 2501 Cliff Drive , Newport Beach . Through June 2 . Running time : Two hours , 50 minutes ( including intermission ). 7:30 p . m . Thu . -Sat ., 2 p . m . Sun . Tickets : $ 25 . Ticket purchase / information : 949-631- 0288 , ntactickets . com .

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tion to play , while nasal honking might translate to “ Here I am .” That doesn ’ t work well in any of Newport ’ s trendy taverns .

More complex vocalizations may be used to attract or seduce females , or indicate territory or dominance status . ( No wonder my squeaky voice never attracted the cheerleaders .)

It ’ s assumed that many of sea lions ’ vocalizations also express emotions and intentions . For most of us , sea lion language is about as incomprehensible as trying to master

Mandarin Chinese or Finnish from a condensed mail order course . But when you stand on the sand to embrace the sea , or when you sail out of the harbor , stop your engine or luff the canvas for a moment to listen to the barks and growls and honks . You may just learn a new language .

( music for three violin soloists , and more ) and Friday evening , June 21 for Galante in the Gardens ( Bach , and late Baroque chamber music by Telemann and others ).

The season will close with Handel & Purcell Choral Odes , showcasing each composer ’ s stunning vocal music , alongside instrumental selections . Countertenor Clifton Massey returns to the Festival along with debuting soloists Nola Richardson ( soprano ), Gregório Taniguchi ( tenor ), and Jesse Blumberg ( baritone ).

In addition to the ticketed concerts , audience members are invited to enjoy Baroque music performed al fresco by South Coast Brass , beginning 45 minutes before each concert . At all performances , audience members and musicians are encouraged to mingle for conversation and refreshment at complimentary “ wine and waters ” receptions .

TICKET INFORMATION Subscriptions : $ 325 for all five concerts . Price includes reservable premium seating at each concert and a private caterer post‐concert dinner following the Festival Finale on Sunday , June 23 .

Single Tickets : Range from $ 45 to $ 55 for individual concerts , for open seating .

Students Go for Baroque Rush Tickets for Under-30s ( age 12 and above ): $ 10 on the day of performance only , cash only , with a valid student card and photo ID . Email students @ bmfcdm . org for further information , and to inquire about group bookings and our open dress rehearsals for students .

Exclusively for NMUSD families : thanks to support from the City of Newport Beach , the adult accompanying any NMUSD student ( s ) age 12 or over is also eligible for the $ 10 rush ticket rate . Proof of enrollment at an NMUSD school is required to receive the discounted rate .

Festival subscriptions , single tickets , and full program and venue information are at www . bmf-cdm . org or available by calling ( 949 ) 760‐7887 and leaving a message for a callback within 24 hours .

The Baroque Music Festival was founded in 1981 by Dr . Burton Karson , then Professor of Music at CSU Fullerton . The annual season of five June concerts is a high-quality musical experience and an accessible way to discover , or rediscover , the uplifting beauty and joy of Baroqueera music ( written from around 1600 to 1750 ), right in the heart of the local community .

Over the past four decades , the Festival has evolved as an esteemed and popular cultural institution in Orange County . Performing primarily on period instruments in intimate settings , acclaimed instrumentalists and vocal soloists assemble each June in Corona del Mar and Newport Beach .