HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/13/2015 - City Arts Commission - 03 Staff Report Cultural Arts ActivitiesTO: Newport Beach City Arts Commission
FROM: Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
(949) 717-3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Tim Hetherton
TITLE: Cultural Arts Activities for July 2015
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Concert on the Green: On Sunday, July 12, Sligo Rags presented a unique blend of Celtic music,
bluegrass, and jazz on the Civic Green to a crowd estimated at over 2,500 attendees.
Shakespeare by the Sea: Both performances were cancelled due to torrential monsoons. The Tempest
has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 18, in the Civic Green at 7 PM. This make up date will be
provided at no further costs to the City. The Shakespeare company cannot perform a make up of As You
Like because of the difficulty of assembling the cast on what is typically one of their off days.
Fine Art Exhibitions at Central Library: The following artists are scheduled for exhibitions in the Central
Library gallery space:
August 2015: Richard Bohn
September/October 2015: Ting Ting Lee
November 2015: Joe Lewis
December 2015/January 2016: Charlotte Lerner
Concerts on Green and Shakespeare By The Sea: The following dates are scheduled for the City’s
annual concert series and Shakespeare plays:
Shakespeare by the Sea: The Tempest
Tuesday, August 18, 7-9 p.m.
Newport Beach Civic Center Green
Concert on the Green: Kelly Rae Band
Sunday, August 23, 6-7:30 p.m., Newport Beach Civic Center Green
Concert on the Green: Britain's Finest – Beatles Tribute Band
Sunday, September 27, 6-7:30 p.m., Newport Beach Civic Center Green