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Hungover from Super Bowl Sunday? Us too. (Yes, even those of us who aren't the biggest football nuts by a long shot. . .but when stranded in SFO waiting to head back to John Wayne, there aren't too many entertainment options.) Anyway, we obviously didn't go hog wild on Super Bowl coverage around here, but …
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Earlier this week the Transportation Corridor Agencies filed a complaint against Smart Mobility, preparers of planning studies for opponents of the TCA's Foothill-South (241) toll road extension. The complaint alleged that Smart Mobility's engineers, who are unlicensed in California, “are violating California law by practicing civil and traffic engineering without legal authorization.” It seems the …
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DINING IN THE DARK, 6 p.m. Ever wondered what it would be like to be blind? The Foundation Fighting Blindness will help you experience the latter for $250 over dinner. (Or you could just stay home and eat ice cream in the dark.) Fairmont Newport Beach, 4500 MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Beach BRAZILIAN CARNAVAL, 10 p.m. …
The monthly Training Bra night of electronic-music tomfoolery celebrates its fourth anniversary tonight at Que Sera in Long Beach. Thanks to the Electroboobies crew, it's one of the few consistent events in our area showcasing quality electronic music. Tired of hauling ass to LA to experience excellent techno, electro, Italo-disco, acid house, etc., Trae-Ann, Bep …
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, 7 p.m. Because the clitoris is WAY cooler than the penis. McKinney Theatre, 28000 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo THE MAGIC FLUTE, 7:30 p.m. A visual masterpiece of color and classical music. Read our Leslie Agan's live review. Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa THIRSTY THURSDAYS, 10 …
Perhaps you’ve heard of Paper Thin Walls. Their upbeat Indie-pop song “Light Bright” has received air time on both Indie 103.1 and KROQ. Or, you may have read about them in the OC Register. If not, well, that’s unfortunate. Not to worry, though. They have a few gigs coming up where they’ll be playing music …
The Transportation Corridor Agencies has filed a complaint against Vermont-based Smart Mobility alleging that “the company's engineers are unlicensed in California,” and are breaking the law by “practicing civil and traffic engineering without legal authorization.” Opponents of the TCA's plans to build the Foothill-South (241) toll road extension through inland San Onofre State Beach have …
MARK OF ZORRO, 8 p.m. Silent film + live orchestra = winning combination. Meng Concert Hall, 800 N State College Blvd., Fullerton THE MARS VOLTA, 7 p.m. Long Beach prog-rock, anyone? See Doug Wallen's writeup from last week's OCW. Bren Events Center, Mesa Rd. and W. Peltason Dr., Irvine CHOCOLATE EXPLORATION, 6:30 p.m. Something to …
COMEDY JUICE COLLEGE NIGHT, 8:00 p.m. College students laughing their asses off and binge drinking? Forget midterms. Brea Improv 120 S. Brea Blvd. Brea CAN I KICK IT???, 10:00 p.m. Kick it to Grand Master Flash and less of that mainstream hip hop. Plush Lounge 207 N. Harbor Blvd. Fullerton 80'S WHITE TRASH DISCO, 9:00 …
Remember R. Scott Moxley's challenge to a certain former sheriff? The one in which he dared Michael S. Carona to play the contents of secret tapes containing conversations between himself and former assistant sheriff Don Haidl? The same tapes Carona said would prove his innocence?! Well, Mox threw down the gauntlet over a month ago, …
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Review by Reza Allah-Bakhshi The Generators, Longway, The Unwanted Guests and Blacktop Idol Surf City Saloon January 26, 2008 Better Than: Your cousin throwing up all over your car after the show. Download: “The Great Divide.” Most people wouldn’t look forward to driving 30 minutes in a complete downpour to see a show they were …
Sometime on Saturday, according to the OC Register, Greg Haidl will be released from prison. He is being released early because he was given automatic credit for good time and work time while in prison and for the time he served in the Orange County Jail before his sentencing, according to Bill Sessa, a spokesman …