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Irvine Welcomes Great Park Live Amphitheater This Summer

Issue # 0110

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Joshua Tjia
29 Feb

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🎶🎵🎉 Irvine Welcomes Great Park Live Amphitheater This Summer

🚧✋ Weekend Traffic Alert: Irvine's Road Rehabilitation Schedule Announced

🏦🏢 Exploring Irvine's Spectrum District: A Hub of Fortune 500 Companies and Premier Entertainment

🧸🧒 Magical Puppetry Meets Classical Music: Carnival of the Animals Takes the Stage

👪🥼🧪 Join the Festivities: Beckman Arts & Science Family Festival Returns

❤🎗🎼 Strokestra: The Symphony of Recovery - A New Chapter in Music Medicine at UCI

🐾 Step into the Wild: Unraveling the Mysteries of Animal Gaits and Tracks

👩‍🎨🎨 Showcase Your Craft: Apply Now for Irvine's Premier Arts Festival

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐶🐱 Irvine Animal Care Center Champions Responsible Pet Ownership on World Spay Day

🎾 Anteaters Sweep Hope International: UCI Tennis Triumphs in Stellar Match

🤽‍♀️💦 UCI's Brooke Hourigan Dominates Water Polo Invitational, Earns Top Weekly Honor

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🎾 Irvine Valley Men's Tennis Sweeps Orange Coast 9-0 in Season Opener

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏀 Woodbridge High School Dominates El Camino in Regional Basketball Showdown

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

👮‍♀️🚨💵 Irvine Police Seek Public's Help to Catch Check Fraud Suspect

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

Why is the letter A like a flower?

Because a B comes after it!

We hope this joke brings some laughter to your day! 😁

Irvine Welcomes Great Park Live Amphitheater This Summer

Irvine's new amphitheater, Great Park Live, is opening this summer for live performances and community events. Stay updated on the opening date and more at greatparklive.com. Follow @greatparklive and partners for the latest news.

Weekend Traffic Alert: Irvine's Road Rehabilitation Schedule Announced

The City is conducting a Pavement Rehabilitation and Slurry Seal program to improve street conditions in Irvine, with work scheduled on weekends throughout March on:

  • Culver Drive

  • Irvine Center Drive

  • Alton Parkway

  • Harvard Avenue

from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lane reductions will occur, causing potential delays, and drivers are advised to seek alternative routes. For details, visit cityofirvine.org/slurry.

Exploring Irvine's Spectrum District: A Hub of Fortune 500 Companies and Premier Entertainment

Irvine's Spectrum District is a vibrant hub where one-third of Fortune 500 companies have offices and a bustling outdoor center draws 17 million visitors yearly, rivaling Disneyland. It offers a mix of living, working, and entertainment options, praised for its successful mixed-use design. The area features scenic trails, iconic landmarks like the Giant Wheel, diverse shopping and dining options, and modern living spaces, making it a dynamic place for residents and visitors alike to enjoy a variety of experiences.

Magical Puppetry Meets Classical Music: Carnival of the Animals Takes the Stage

Join a unique family event, the Carnival of the Animals, featuring classical music and puppetry by Robin Walsh on March 16 at the Segerstrom Concert Hall. Enjoy pre- and post-show activities. Tickets are limited, so it's advised to book now!

Join the Festivities: Beckman Arts & Science Family Festival Returns

The Beckman Arts and Science Family Festival is back for its 3rd year at the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. Join the fun on March 16, from 12:30-3:30pm, for a free afternoon of performances, interactive exhibits, and hands-on activities for all ages. No tickets or reservations needed. More info at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts website.

#kidsguidepartner

Strokestra: The Symphony of Recovery - A New Chapter in Music Medicine at UCI

Strokestra, a "music medicine" initiative by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, made its West Coast debut to aid stroke survivors in regaining movement, enhancing social interactions, and boosting confidence. Dr. Lisa A. Gibbs from UCI School of Medicine highlighted the program's success in engaging patients in new ways.

  • The program, blending music with therapy, involved stroke survivors, caregivers, and UCI music students in a collaborative workshop that not only fostered physical movement but also joy and community among participants.

  • UCI Health is considering adopting this innovative approach to rehabilitation, inspired by the positive impact of music on health.

  • The initiative, which includes interactive sessions and encourages participants to explore music in everyday settings, has been praised for its therapeutic benefits and potential to relieve caregiver stress.

Step into the Wild: Unraveling the Mysteries of Animal Gaits and Tracks

Dive into the intriguing realm of animal tracks and discover the silent stories left behind by our planet's diverse wildlife. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a budding biologist, or simply curious about the natural world around you, learning about animal tracks offers a unique perspective on the behaviors and movements of animals in their natural habitats.

Animals exhibit distinct walking gaits that vary with speed.

  • Initially, they walk by moving legs on one side of their body, then the other, creating a direct line of tracks (1-2-3-4 pattern).

  • As speed increases, they shift to a trot, moving diagonal legs together, narrowing the trail and changing the track pattern to 1-2-1-2.

  • For higher speeds, they adopt a lope or gallop, introducing significant spaces between track sets, with lopes showing varied track sequences (1-2-3-4 or 1-2/3-4) and gallops characterized by a sequence of front feet followed by hind feet, creating a more spaced and distinct pattern.

Showcase Your Craft: Apply Now for Irvine's Premier Arts Festival

The Irvine Fine Arts Center is calling for artists to apply for the Studio Arts Festival on June 1 at Heritage Community Park, offering a chance to sell and showcase handcrafted art like ceramics, jewelry, paintings, and more. This one-day event is an opportunity for exposure, connecting with art lovers, and networking with fellow artists. Applications are due by March 1. For more details and to apply, visit irvinefinearts.org/studioartsfestival.

#IrvineFineArtsCenter #StudioArtsFestival #SupportLocalArtists

Upcoming Northwood High School’s Music Calendar

  1. March 16, 2024: Irvine Jazz Festival (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

  2. May 11, 2024: Instrumental Music Awards

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://timbmusic.org/events/

Upcoming University High School's Choirs Calendar

  1. March 9, 14,15, 16: EVITA - Spring Musical at 7:00 PM.

  2. May 2 & 3: Broadway Rocks! at 7:00 PM.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.uhschoirs.org/2023-24-season.html

Upcoming Woodbridge High School's Music Calendar

No events scheduled for January.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.whs-music.org/

Upcoming Woodbridge High School’s Vocal Music Calendar

  1. February 29th-March 2nd, 7 PM shows: The Wizard of Oz

  2. March 22nd, 7 PM: Spring Concert

  3. April 16th, 7 PM: IUSD Honors Concert

  4. May 31st, 7 PM: Broadway Rocks Concert

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://woodbridgechoirs.weebly.com/calendar.html

Upcoming Irvine High School's Music Calendar

No events scheduled for January.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.vimb.info/calendar

Upcoming Irvine High School's Choral Calendar

  1. Th.-Sat, Feb. 29-Mar 2, 7:00 PM: IHS Musical (Any student) at IHS Theater.

  2. March 12 or 13, Morning: IHS Arts Assembly (Canta Bella & Irvine Singers) at IHS Game Gym.

  3. Mon, Mar. 18, 7:00 PM: Spring Concert (All Choirs) at Concordia Univ.

  4. Fri, March 22, Morning: CSU Fullerton Festival (Irvine Singers) at CSUF Meng Hall.

  5. April 1st - 5th, 2024: TBD.

  6. Tues, April 16, 7:00 PM: IUSD Honors Concert (Selected Members) at OCPAC.

  7. Wed, April 17, 6:30 PM: 8th Grade Parent Night at IHS Gym.

  8. TBD: Aliso Women’s Festival (Canta Bella) - Location TBD.

  9. Wed, April 17, All day: Forum Festival (Concert Chorale, Chorale & Viva Cantar) at Knott’s Berry Farm.

  10. Wed, April 26, 6:00 PM: SPUR Awards (Chordinated Chaos) at IHS Theater.

  11. Tues & Wed, May 28 & 29, 3:30-6:30 PM: Dress rehearsal “Voices” (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

  12. Thurs.- Sat, May 30-June 1, 7:00 PM: Voices 2024 (All Choirs) at IHS Theater.

  13. Wed, June 5, 7:00 PM: Heritage Awards (Chorale) at IHS Gym.

For the latest updates or additional details, please visit https://www.ihschoralmusic.org/calendar.html

Irvine Animal Care Center Champions Responsible Pet Ownership on World Spay Day

World Spay Day highlights the importance of spaying and neutering pets to reduce homelessness and improve health. The Irvine Animal Care Center ensures all adoptable pets are spayed/neutered for a healthier, longer life with their new families. Learn more about adoption at irvineanimals.org/adopt.

#WorldSpayDay

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Anteaters Sweep Hope International: UCI Tennis Triumphs in Stellar Match

UC Irvine's tennis team achieved a commanding 7-0 victory against Hope International, showcasing strong performances across both singles and doubles matches. Despite lineup changes, the team demonstrated cohesion and skill. In doubles, Asha Gidwani and Jenna Schlatter, along with other pairs, secured wins with notable performances, including a 6-0 victory by Mia Totah and Mikaela Hinton. Singles matches saw wins from all UCI players, with notable victories from Larissa Teramura and Cydney Yamamoto, among others. The team used nearly its entire lineup, with players expressing satisfaction and readiness for their next match against Chicago State.

UCI's Brooke Hourigan Dominates Water Polo Invitational, Earns Top Weekly Honor

Brooke Hourigan was named Sgt. Pepperoni’s Anteater of the Week for her outstanding performance in the Barbara Kalbus Invitational, contributing significantly to UCI's offense. She scored eight goals, provided three assists, and made three steals across three games, including victories over #8 Michigan and #12 Long Beach State, where she scored crucial game-winning goals. Hourigan aims to extend her success at the upcoming Pomona Convergence Invitational.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

Women's Basketball

  1. Thu, Feb 29th: vs CSUN, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Mar 9: vs Cal State Fullerton, 2:00 PM

Baseball

  1. Fri, Mar 1: vs San Diego, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Mar 2: vs Michigan, 1:00 PM

  3. Tue, Mar 5: vs California Baptist, 6:00 PM

  4. Wed, Mar 13: vs UConn, 6:00 PM

  5. Fri, Mar 15: vs UC Davis, 6:00 PM

  6. Sat, Mar 16: vs UC Davis, 1:00 PM

  7. Sun, Mar 17: vs UC Davis, 1:00 PM

  8. Fri, Mar 22: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 6:00 PM

  9. Sat, Mar 23: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 1:00 PM

  10. Sun, Mar 24: vs Cal State Bakersfield, 1:00 PM

Men's Basketball

  1. Sat, Mar 2: vs Long Beach State, 7:00 PM

  2. Thu, Mar 7: vs Cal Poly, 7:00 PM

Men's Tennis

  1. Sun, Mar 3: vs Portland, 11:00 AM

  2. Tue, Mar 5: vs Villanova, 1:00 PM

  3. Mon, Mar 11: vs Case Western Reserve, 1:00 PM

  4. Fri, Mar 15: vs Columbia, 10:00 AM

  5. Sat, Mar 23: vs Gonzaga, 11:00 AM

Men's Volleyball

  1. Sun, Mar 3: vs UC San Diego, 6:00 PM

  2. Wed, Mar 13: vs UC Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM

  3. Sat, Mar 30: vs CSUN, 6:00 PM

Women's Golf

  1. Mon, Mar 11: vs Silicon Valley Showcase, 8:00 AM

Women's Tennis

  1. Fri, Mar 15: vs Dartmouth, 2:00 PM

  2. Sun, Mar 24: vs CSUN, 12:00 PM

Women's Water Polo

  1. Fri, Mar 8: vs UC San Diego, 6:00 PM

  2. Sat, Mar 9: vs Alumni Game, 12:00 PM

  3. Wed, Mar 13: vs Concordia Irvine, 6:00 PM

  4. Tue, Mar 26: vs Brown, 4:00 PM

Men's Track & Field

  1. Fri, Mar 29: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

  2. Sat, Mar 30: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

Women's Track & Field

  1. Fri, Mar 29: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

  2. Sat, Mar 30: vs Vince O'Boyle Track & Field Classic, All Day

Irvine Valley Men's Tennis Sweeps Orange Coast 9-0 in Season Opener

The Irvine Valley men's tennis team defeated Orange Coast 9-0 in their first Orange Empire Conference match, improving their season record to 2-0. They dominated by winning all doubles matches and five out of six singles matches, with most victories in straight sets. Key wins included the No. 1 doubles team of Grove and Pardo (8-3), and singles victories from players like Grove (6-1, 6-2) and Riggs (6-0, 6-0). Their next match is scheduled for Thursday at Fullerton.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

Baseball

  1. Fri, Mar 01: vs LA Mission, 1:00 PM

  2. Tue, Mar 05: vs Orange Coast, 2:00 PM

  3. Sat, Mar 09: vs Orange Coast, 12:00 PM

  4. Thu, Mar 14: vs Santa Ana, 2:00 PM

  5. Thu, Mar 21: vs Cypress, 2:00 PM

  6. Tue, Mar 26: vs LA Harbor, 2:00 PM

Men’s Tennis

  1. Tue, Mar 05: vs Saddleback, 2:00 PM

  2. Thu, Mar 14: vs Orange Coast, 2:00 PM

  3. Sat, Mar 16: vs Bakersfield, 10:00 AM

  4. Tue, Mar 19: vs Fullerton, 2:00 PM

  5. Tue, Mar 26: vs Riverside, Tentatively rescheduled for 3/26 or 3/27, 2:00 PM

  6. Thu, Mar 28: vs Gustavus Adolphus, 2:00 PM

Men’s Volleyball

  1. Fri, Mar 01: vs Palomar, 6:00 PM

  2. Wed, Mar 06: vs San Diego Mesa, 6:00 PM

  3. Fri, Mar 08: vs Xavier University, 11:00 AM

  4. Fri, Mar 15: vs Santiago Canyon *, 6:00 PM

  5. Fri, Mar 29: vs Golden West *, 6:00 PM

Woodbridge High School Dominates El Camino in Regional Basketball Showdown

Woodbridge High School's boys basketball team quickly dominated El Camino in the CIF Division III So Cal Regionals opening round, winning 57-42 after a strong start. Coming off a loss to Alemany, Woodbridge led 24-6 in the first quarter, with Jaiden Sabino scoring 11 of his 20 points early on. The team maintained a solid lead throughout, with notable performances from Jason Briggs and Stephen Lamp. Woodbridge now advances to face Don Bosco Tech in the second round. Coach Steve Scoggin praised the team's focus and Sabino's comeback performance, highlighting the team's determination and strong start as key to their success.

High School Athletics Calendar -

** Updated With February Schedule

Upcoming Irvine High School’s Varsity home games:

February 2024

Thursday, 29th

  • 03:00 PM: Beach Volleyball, Girls Varsity (VR) vs. Bell Gardens at Deerfield Park Beach Courts

  • 05:45 PM: Volleyball, Boys Varsity (VR) vs. St. Margarets Episcopal at Irvine High School Game Gym

  • 07:00 PM: Lacrosse, Boys Varsity (VR) vs. El Dorado at Irvine High School Stadium

March 2024

Monday, 4th

  • 03:15 PM: Tennis, Boys Varsity (VR) vs. Crean Lutheran at Irvine High School Heritage Park

  • 07:00 PM: Lacrosse, Boys Varsity (VR) vs. Corona at Irvine High School Stadium

Wednesday, 6th

  • 03:00 PM: Baseball Varsity (VR) vs. Laguna Hills at Irvine High School Baseball Field

  • 07:00 PM: Lacrosse, Boys Varsity (VR) vs. University at Irvine High School Stadium

Thursday, 7th

  • 03:15 PM: Tennis, Boys Varsity (VR) vs. Beckman, Arnold at Irvine High School Heritage Park

Friday, 8th

  • 07:00 AM: Track & Field, Boys and Girls Varsity (VR) Invitational at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 05:45 PM: Volleyball, Boys Varsity (VR) vs. Bolsa Grande at Irvine High School Game Gym

Saturday, 9th

  • 07:00 AM: Track & Field, Boys and Girls Varsity (VR) Invitational at Irvine High School Stadium

  • 09:00 AM: Softball Varsity (VR) vs. Poly/Long Beach at Irvine High School Softball Field

Monday, 11th

  • 03:15 PM: Tennis, Boys Varsity (VR) vs. Santa Margarita at Irvine High School Heritage Park

Irvine Police Seek Public's Help to Catch Check Fraud Suspect

Irvine police are seeking help to identify a man suspected of cashing a stolen check from a local business. To assist, email [email protected]. Due to a rise in similar incidents, the public is advised to directly hand over important mail to carriers.

#IrvinePD #WantedWednesday

  • Kaiser Permanente Irvine Farmers Market

  • Saturday Farmers Market at Mariners Church Irvine

    • When: Saturday, 8 AM - 12 PM

    • Where: 5428 Bonita Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA 92603

  • Great Park Certified Farmers Market

  • Manassero Farmers

    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 4:30 PM

    • Where: 33 Irvine Valley, Irvine, CA 92604

  • Tanaka Farms

    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 5 PM

    • Where: 5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

    • More Info: Tanaka Farms

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