AROUND TOWN - Feb. 17, 2006

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SUNDAY

The Newport Beach Central Library presents February Musicale with Classic Edge Trio. Larry Greenfield, Susan Boettger and Alex Zhiroff will perform an eclectic mix of romantic, contemporary selections from Kenji Bunch, Eric Ewazen and Antonin Dvorak. Events begins at 3 p.m. Admission is free. Location: 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Call: (949) 717-3800, or visit www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

TILL MARCH 30

“Upbeat Abstracts,” an exhibit by local artist Michaell Magrutsche, will be on display through March 30 at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Call: (949) 717-3870.

A SCATS Gymnastics Competition is from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Call: (714) 895-2909.

TUESDAY

The Newport Beach Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will meet on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. to hear guest speakers Ty and Clay Peterson and see demonstrations on the changing surfboard industry and its environmental effects from Location: Newport Rib Company, 2196 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. Free food. Call: (949) 683-4645.

UC Irvine’s Dr. Kenneth Small will speak on the economic implications of traffic on privatizing roads, pollution and taxes at the Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Small specializes in urban transportation and environmental economics. The event is free and open to the public. Location: 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. Call: (949) 646-4652. Visit: www.ocuuc.org.

THURSDAY

The premier of “Destination Point,” a surf film starring Bobby Martinez, Tom Curren, Kelly Slater, the Irons brothers, Flea, Barney, Ratboy and the Malloy brothers and directed by Josh Pomer, is at 7 and 9 p.m. at the Lido Theatre, 3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach. Call: (949) 673-8351 or visit www.one dropentertainment.com.

THURSDAY AND MARCH 8

An hour-long workshop for parents and students covers several aspects of college funding, financial aid, financial planning and tax scholarships. The workshops will be held at Corona del Mar High School Feb. 23 and Newport Harbor High School March 8 from 7 to 8 p.m. Reservations recommended since seating is limited. Register online www.GetCollegeFunding.net or Call: (949-226-7158.

FEB. 25 AND 26

The Malibu Cat Show is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Cost: $5 for adults and $4 for seniors and children under 12. Call: (714) 708-1543.

FEB. 26

The second program in a three-concert series “Gallanterie” presents about eight musical pieces by Orange County’s only professional baroque chamber music group. The event begins at 4 p.m. at Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, 798 Dover Dr., Newport Beach. Tickets: $15, $12 for seniors or students. Call: (714) 970-8545. Visit: www.harmoniabaroque.com.

FEB. 28

The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce presents Business at The Beach as an opportunity for local businesses to showcase their goods and services. The event is free for the public to attend. The events runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa, 900 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach. Call: (949) 729-4400.

MARCH 2

The Surfrider Foundation’s Newport Beach Chapter will hold a fundraiser at 8:30 p.m. to get the community involved in local water quality issues. Location: The Blue Beet, 107 21st Place, Newport Beach. Live music with Tony Bohnenkamp. Great music, fun and raffles! Tickets: $10. Proceeds go to Surfrider. Call: (949) 683-4645.

MARCH 3 TO 5

A gem fair is scheduled to take place at the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center Friday from noon to 7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $5, children under 12 free. Location Building 10 and Parade of Products, 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa. Call: (714) 708-1543, or Visit: www.ocfair.com.

MARCH 4

What’s Up For Kids brings over 100 exhibitors featuring summer camps, classes, products, live entertainment and hands-on interactive displays. Exhibitors include Science Discovery Center, the Ocean Institute, Catalina Sea Camp, Tall Ship Expeditions and Escondido Children’s Museum. Admission is free. Location: Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa. Call: (714) 708-1543, or Visit: www.whatsupforkids.com.

MARCH 7

UC Irvine Assistant Professor Natalia Komarova presents “Mathematics Can Cure: Understanding Cancer in a New Way,” from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the University Club, 801 East Peltason Drive, Irvine. The presentation is part of the college’s physical sciences breakfast lecture series. A continental breakfast will be served and admission is free. Visit: www.today.uci.edu.