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Artful

Costa Mesa

Tour the Costa Mesa Theater and Art District

Orange County Performing Arts CenterKnown for its striking architecture and flawless acoustics,

the Orange County Performing Arts Center is a magnificent

venue for cultural and entertainment experiences. In its two

theaters, the 3,000-seat Segerstrom Hall and intimate 250-

seat Founders Hall, The Center presents the world’s greatest

ballet companies, Broadway shows, concerts by renowned

orchestras and classical chamber ensembles, grand opera,

award-winning jazz and cabaret artists, family entertainment

and many other special events.

For information and tickets, call 714.556.2787 Online at www.ocpac.org

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Sophisticated, classic, timeless - each word applies perfectly to the

remarkable theatre facility that joins the Orange County Performing

Arts Center’s current arts complex. It houses the 2,000-seat

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 500-seat multi-use

Samueli Theater and an education center. It is the home of Orange

County’s Pacific Symphony, the Philharmonic Society of Orange

County and the Pacific Chorale. The beautiful design is the work of

internationally respected architect Cesar Pelli in concert with the

dean of American acousticians, Russell Johnson of Artec.

The hall features a magnificent glass facade curving gracefully

across the exterior. As they enter, patrons will have a preview of

the dramatic, multi-tiered foyer and, once inside, enjoy a view from

all levels to The Center’s existing hall and its signature sculpture,

Fire Bird. Guests in the existing Center will be able to see into

the magnificent new structure’s lobby, public restaurant and private

donor room. The lobby ceiling, finished in silver leaf, will soar 80

feet above street level. A beautiful work of architectural jewelry

will mirror the spiral staircase -- 300 individual silver lavalieres are

suspended in graduated lengths and tipped with individual star-like

fixtures.

Samueli Theater has its own distinctive entrance with large frosted

glass panels illuminated from behind and producing a subtle glow

against the building’s white limestone facade. The spectacular

outdoor plaza created by Peter Walker and Partners unites the new

venues with the current Center and South Coast Repertory, creating

the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Located across from the Orange County Performing Arts Center

The Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and Samueli Theater

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Opera PacificIn just nineteen seasons, Opera Pacific has established itself as one of the top fifteen professional opera companies in the nation. Opera Pacific’s mainstage productions, extensive community outreach programs, and energetic Guild Alliance combine to create a cultural resource for all of Southern California.

For subscription tickets call: 1 800 34 OPERAFor information call: 714.546.6000

Online at www.operapacific.org

Artistic Director John DeMain

Pacific ChoralePacific Chorale has delighted national and international audiences with concerts of great choral music performed at the highest musical standards since 1968. Under the artistic leadership of John Alexander, Pacific Chorale produces a series of concerts each year at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, where it serves as the sole resident choir.

For information: 714.662.2345 Online at www.pacificchorale.org

John Alexander

Orange County’s Pacific Symphony Pacific Symphony offers a perfect night out for every taste! Programs include great classical masterworks, pops concerts featuring big names in entertainment, chamber music and chamber orchestra series, Saturday morning concerts for children and parents.

For information and tickets call: 714.755.5799 Online at www.pacificsymphony.org

Carl St. Claire

Philharmonic Society of Orange County

The Philharmonic Society presents a full calendar of many of the world’s most exciting classical and international artists at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. In addition, the Society’s ECLECTIC ORANGE FESTIVAL is an annual cavalcade of music, dance, art, theatre and talk that provides an international focus point for the entire Orange County performing arts community.

For information call: 949.553.2422 Online at www.philharmonicsociety.org

Kurt Masur

South Coast RepertoryFor more than 40 years, South Coast Repertory has challenged

and entertained theater goers with exceptional plays

commissioned from new and established writers, as well as

works drawn from classic and modern theatre repertories.

Founded in 1964 by David Emmes and Martin Benson, who

continue to serve as artistic directors, SCR offers a ten-month

season, September through June. SCR also presents a variety

of outreach and educational programs, including Theatre for

Young Audiences and Their Families. The Theater Conservatory

offers acting classes for youth, teens, and adults.

The masterful hand of architect Cesar Pelli is also evident in the

inspired creation of SCR’s Folino Theatre Center, which houses

the 507-seat Segerstrom Stage, the 336-seat Julianne Argyros

Stage and the 94 seat Nicholas Studio.

For information and tickets call: 714.708.5555 www.scr.org

Located at 655 Town Center Drive.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2004)By Charles Dickens, adapted by Jerry Patch, directed by John-David Keller

Douglas Weston is William Shakespeare (center) with

Don Took and Robert Curtis Brown in ‘The Beard of Avon.’

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The Bridge of Gardens and The Garden Terrace by lead designer Kathryn Gustafson

Spanning Bear Street to connect South Coast Plaza’s Crate and Barrel/Macy’s Home Store Wing to the east side of the Plaza. The Bridge of Gardens is constructed of stainless and galvanized steel, with a partially covered canopy.

Kathryn Gustafson was born in Yakimo, Washington and is a Paris-educated landscape designer and environmental artist.

Architectural Art

Soaring TowersConstructed of granite, stainless steel, and shimmering glass, even the office towers situated in the Costa Mesa Theater and Art District make strong artistic statements about the locale. For example, the elegant sheen distinguishing the 21-story Center Tower is created by the unique Napoleon red granite that clads this remarkable edifice located adjacent to the Orange County Performing Arts Center. In addition to his vision for the District’s remarkable artistic venues, architect Cesar Pelli also designed the distinctive steel-clad Plaza Tower, a towering presence rising 21 stories. The glass-clad trio of office towers at Pacific Arts Plaza offers dazzling reflections of the California Scenario, a distinctive sculpture garden created by renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi.Unity Bridge

One of the most satisfying ways for pedestrians to cross over Bristol Street in safety and serenity is via the Unity Bridge, which connects South Coast Plaza and Town Center Park.

Park Tower Lobby and Louvered Wings Wings by the architectural firm Murphy/Jahn

Built in the early 1970s, the need for renovation of Park Tower gave Murphy/Jahn the opportunity to reinvigorate the building coupled with a landscaping revision aimed at unifying the complex. Demarking a crossing of axis, the new lobby resolves the creation of place with the facilitation of passage. Simultaneously spatial and open, the lobby is flanked on each side by expansive louvered wings, which extend the new image and envelope.

Located at Park Tower.

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“Night Shift” by Jim HuntingtonLocated in Town Center Park behind Park Tower and The Westin South Coast Plaza

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“The Ram” by Charles O. PerryLocated between Park Tower

and the Westin South

Coast Plaza.

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“Tour Aux Jambes” by Jean DubuffetLocated in Park Tower on Town

Center Drive and Bristol Street.

www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/

dubuffet_jean.html

“Neptune Water Spouts” by Betty Davenport FordLocated behind the lobby of

The Westin South Coast Plaza.

“Spatio Virtuo” Teatro by Jason MeadowsLocated at South Coast Repertory

“Fire Bird” by Richard LippoldLocated at Orange County Performing Arts Center

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“Fermi” by Tony SmithLocated in the Center Club

lobby of Center Tower.

www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/smith_tony.html

“Oiseau” by Joan MiroLocated in the lobby of the

Center Tower on Town

Center Drive.

www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/miro_joan.html

“Four Lines Oblique Gyratory-Square IV” by George RickeyLocated at the Center Tower on

Park Center Drive.

www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/rickey_george.html

“Reclining Figure” by Henry MooreLocated at the Orange County

Performing Arts Center.

www.henry-moore-fdn.co.uk

“Sun Glitter” and “Jonah and the Whale” by Carl MillesLocated outside of the Center Club in the lower level of Center Tower on Town Center Drive.www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/milles_carl.html

“Connector” by Richard SerraLocated at The Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

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“California Scenario” designed by Isamu NoguchiLocated in Pacific Arts Plaza at the intersection of Anton Boulevard and Avenue of the Arts. www.noguchi.org

Water Source and Spirit of the Lima Bean

“Utsurohi 91 - Costa Mesa” by Aiko MiyawakiLocated on a grassy rectangle adjacent to Plaza Tower on Anton Boulevard and Avenue of the Arts.

“Sun Ribbon” by Claire FalkensteinLocated in Pacific Arts Plaza near the intersection of Anton Boulevard and Park Center Drive.

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11 “Sun Glitter” and “Jonah and the Whale” by Carl Milles - Located outside of the Center Club in the lower level of Center Tower on Town Center Drive

12 “Connector” by Richard Serra - Located at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

13 “Utsurohi 91 - Costa Mesa” by Aiko Miyawaki -Located on a grassy rectangle adjacent to Plaza Tower on Anton Boulevard and Avenue of the Arts.

14 “Sun Ribbon” by Claire Falkenstein - Located in Pacific Arts Plaza at the intersection of Anton Boulevard and Park Center Drive

15 “California Scenario” by Isamu Noguchi - Located in Pacific Arts Plaza at the intersection of Anton Boulevard and Avenue of the Arts

A. Orange County Performing Arts Center

B. Reneé and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

C. South Coast Repertory

D. Unity Bridge - Connecting South Coast Plaza to Town Center Park crossing over Bristol Street

1 “Night Shift” by Jim Huntington - Located in Town Center Park between Part Tower & The Westin South Coast Plaza

2 “The Ram” by Charles O. Perry - Located between Park Tower and The Westin South Coast Plaza in Park Tower Center.

3 “Tour Aux Jambes” by Jean Dubuffet - Located in Park Tower on Town Center Drive & Bristol Street

4 Neptune Water Spouts by Betty Davenport Ford - Located behind the lobby in The Westin South Coast Plaza

5 “Spatio Virtuo Teatro” by Jason Meadows - Located at the South Coast Repertory entrance

6 “Fire Bird” by Richard Lippold - Located in the Orange County Performing Arts Center

7 “Reclining Figure” by Henry Moore - Located at the Orange County Performing Arts Center near the upper entrance adjacent to the parking structure

8 “Fermi” by Tony Smith - Located in the Center Club lobby of Center Tower

9 “Oiseau” by Joan Miro - Located in the lobby of the Center Tower on Town Center Drive

10 “Four Lines Oblique Gyratory-Square IV” by George Rickey - Located at the Center Tower on Park Center Drive

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Costa Mesa Visitor & Conference Bureau

P.O. Box 5071, Costa Mesa, CA 92628-5071

800-399-5499 www.costamesa-ca.com

Sculpture photographed byJohn Connell www.johnconnell.com

Artwork by g-ray design www.g-raydesign.com

Editorial by Pittman & Associates

Orange County Performing Arts CenterKnown for its striking architecture and flawless acoustics,

the Orange County Performing Arts Center is a magnificent

venue for cultural and entertainment experiences. In its two

theaters, the 3,000-seat Segerstrom Hall and intimate 250-

seat Founders Hall, The Center presents the world’s greatest

ballet companies, Broadway shows, concerts by renowned

orchestras and classical chamber ensembles, grand opera,

award-winning jazz and cabaret artists, family entertainment

and many other special events.

For information and tickets, call 714.556.2787 Online at www.ocpac.org

Performing Arts

Sophisticated, classic, timeless - each word applies perfectly to the

remarkable theatre facility that joins the Orange County Performing

Arts Center’s current arts complex. It houses the 2,000-seat

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 500-seat multi-use

Samueli Theater and an education center. It is the home of Orange

County’s Pacific Symphony, the Philharmonic Society of Orange

County and the Pacific Chorale. The beautiful design is the work of

internationally respected architect Cesar Pelli in concert with the

dean of American acousticians, Russell Johnson of Artec.

The hall features a magnificent glass facade curving gracefully

across the exterior. As they enter, patrons will have a preview of

the dramatic, multi-tiered foyer and, once inside, enjoy a view from

all levels to The Center’s existing hall and its signature sculpture,

Fire Bird. Guests in the existing Center will be able to see into

the magnificent new structure’s lobby, public restaurant and private

donor room. The lobby ceiling, finished in silver leaf, will soar 80

feet above street level. A beautiful work of architectural jewelry

will mirror the spiral staircase -- 300 individual silver lavalieres are

suspended in graduated lengths and tipped with individual star-like

fixtures.

Samueli Theater has its own distinctive entrance with large frosted

glass panels illuminated from behind and producing a subtle glow

against the building’s white limestone facade. The spectacular

outdoor plaza created by Peter Walker and Partners unites the new

venues with the current Center and South Coast Repertory, creating

the Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Located across from the Orange County Performing Arts Center

Opera PacificIn just nineteen seasons, Opera Pacific has established itself as one of the top fifteen professional opera companies in the nation. Opera Pacific’s mainstage productions, extensive community outreach programs, and energetic Guild Alliance combine to create a cultural resource for all of Southern California.

For subscription tickets call: 1 800 34 OPERAFor information call: 714.546.6000

Online at www.operapacific.org

Artistic Director John DeMain

Pacific ChoralePacific Chorale has delighted national and international audiences with concerts of great choral music performed at the highest musical standards since 1968. Under the artistic leadership of John Alexander, Pacific Chorale produces a series of concerts each year at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, where it serves as the sole resident choir.

For information: 714.662.2345 Online at www.pacificchorale.org

John Alexander

Orange County’s Pacific Symphony Pacific Symphony offers a perfect night out for every taste! Programs include great classical masterworks, pops concerts featuring big names in entertainment, chamber music and chamber orchestra series, Saturday morning concerts for children and parents.

For information and tickets call: 714.755.5799 Online at www.pacificsymphony.org

Carl St. Claire

Philharmonic Society of Orange County

The Philharmonic Society presents a full calendar of many of the world’s most exciting classical and international artists at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. In addition, the Society’s ECLECTIC ORANGE FESTIVAL is an annual cavalcade of music, dance, art, theatre and talk that provides an international focus point for the entire Orange County performing arts community.

For information call: 949.553.2422 Online at www.philharmonicsociety.org

Kurt Masur

South Coast RepertoryFor more than 40 years, South Coast Repertory has challenged

and entertained theater goers with exceptional plays

commissioned from new and established writers, as well as

works drawn from classic and modern theatre repertories.

Founded in 1964 by David Emmes and Martin Benson, who

continue to serve as artistic directors, SCR offers a ten-month

season, September through June. SCR also presents a variety

of outreach and educational programs, including Theatre for

Young Audiences and Their Families. The Theater Conservatory

offers acting classes for youth, teens, and adults.

The masterful hand of architect Cesar Pelli is also evident in the

inspired creation of SCR’s Folino Theatre Center, which houses

the 507-seat Segerstrom Stage, the 336-seat Julianne Argyros

Stage and the 94 seat Nicholas Studio.

For information and tickets call: 714.708.5555 www.scr.org

Located at 655 Town Center Drive.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2004)By Charles Dickens, adapted by Jerry Patch, directed by John-David Keller

Douglas Weston is William Shakespeare (center) with

Don Took and Robert Curtis Brown in ‘The Beard of Avon.’

The Bridge of Gardens and The Garden Terrace by lead designer Kathryn Gustafson

Spanning Bear Street to connect South Coast Plaza’s Crate and Barrel/Macy’s Home Store Wing to the east side of the Plaza. The Bridge of Gardens is constructed of stainless and galvanized steel, with a partially covered canopy.

Kathryn Gustafson was born in Yakimo, Washington and is a Paris-educated landscape designer and environmental artist.

Architectural Art

Soaring TowersConstructed of granite, stainless steel, and shimmering glass, even the office towers situated in the Costa Mesa Theater and Art District make strong artistic statements about the locale. For example, the elegant sheen distinguishing the 21-story Center Tower is created by the unique Napoleon red granite that clads this remarkable edifice located adjacent to the Orange County Performing Arts Center. In addition to his vision for the District’s remarkable artistic venues, architect Cesar Pelli also designed the distinctive steel-clad Plaza Tower, a towering presence rising 21 stories. The glass-clad trio of office towers at Pacific Arts Plaza offers dazzling reflections of the California Scenario, a distinctive sculpture garden created by renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi.Unity Bridge

One of the most satisfying ways for pedestrians to cross over Bristol Street in safety and serenity is via the Unity Bridge, which connects South Coast Plaza and Town Center Park.

Park Tower Lobby and Louvered Wings Wings by the architectural firm Murphy/Jahn

Built in the early 1970s, the need for renovation of Park Tower gave Murphy/Jahn the opportunity to reinvigorate the building coupled with a landscaping revision aimed at unifying the complex. Demarking a crossing of axis, the new lobby resolves the creation of place with the facilitation of passage. Simultaneously spatial and open, the lobby is flanked on each side by expansive louvered wings, which extend the new image and envelope.

Located at Park Tower.

The Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and Samueli Theater

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