AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Costa Mesa California. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:26:48 -0600 Kelli O’Hara, one of Broadway’s brightest stars who has won rave reviews in The Light in the Piazza, The Pajama Game, My Fair Lady and the highly... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/broadway-s-leading-lady-kelli-o-hara-makes-her-center-debut-235523 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/broadway-s-leading-lady-kelli-o-hara-makes-her-center-debut-235523 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Give And Receive During Orange County Market Place’s Hope For The Holidays Toy And Clothing Drive Costa Mesa, CA - The Orange County... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/o-c-market-place-helps-those-who-cannot-shop-during-the-holidays-234581 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/o-c-market-place-helps-those-who-cannot-shop-during-the-holidays-234581 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Special $10, $20 and $30 Tickets Available for Thanksgiving Day Performance in Partnership with Orange County Food Bank Special price is available... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/spring-awakening-a-new-musical-232735 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/spring-awakening-a-new-musical-232735 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza will welcome members of the cast from Spring Awakening to perform “Don’t Do Sadness” and “Blue Wind”... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/bloomingdale-s-south-coast-plaza-hosts-performance-by-spring-awakening-cast-members-233381 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/bloomingdale-s-south-coast-plaza-hosts-performance-by-spring-awakening-cast-members-233381 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Handcrafted arts and crafts, Country garden and home decor. Holiday decorations, gifts, clothing and jewelry Pallet pleasing delicacy, dips, soups,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/sugar-plum-arts-and-crafts-festival-230648 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/sugar-plum-arts-and-crafts-festival-230648 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Student Rush Tickets Available for American Ballet Theatre’s Spectacular Production of Giselle The Orange County Performing Arts Center is... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/american-ballet-theatre-s-giselle-230233 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/american-ballet-theatre-s-giselle-230233 Arts and Entertainment Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 It’s “Just to Good to be True!” Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons make a return visit to the Orange County Performing Arts Center in... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/pop-idol-frankie-valli-and-the-four-seasons-return-to-the-center-229827 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/pop-idol-frankie-valli-and-the-four-seasons-return-to-the-center-229827 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in California (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-orange-county-227924 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-orange-county-227924 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 National Tour Begins at the Orange County Performing Arts Center The national tour of the musical adventure XANADU opens at the Orange County... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/xanadu-kicks-off-national-tour-at-the-center-225250 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/xanadu-kicks-off-national-tour-at-the-center-225250 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 COSTA MESA, CA---Pumpkins weighing in at 500 pounds transforming into three dimensional masterpieces and about 50 hearses, 20 of them driven by... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/12th-annual-trick-or-treat-festival-features-women-driving-hearses-etc-225030 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/12th-annual-trick-or-treat-festival-features-women-driving-hearses-etc-225030 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Gigantic Pumpkins, Blue And Purple Hearses, Freaks, Vampire Poets And Dr. Demento Help Scare Up Fun At The O.C. Market Place Trick Or Treat... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/orange-county-market-place-news-october-19-2009-224529 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/orange-county-market-place-news-october-19-2009-224529 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Paul Mitchell Schools are developing student-run Green Teams of their own. These bold, unstoppable change makers are... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/paul-mitchell-schools-go-green-224294 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/paul-mitchell-schools-go-green-224294 Schools and Libraries Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 A dragster ambulance, blue and purple hearses, a coffin go kart and hearse shaped pumpkin featured at 12th Annual Trick or Treat Festival’s Hearse... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/halloween-hearse-procession-and-show-takes-its-10th-ride-223093 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/halloween-hearse-procession-and-show-takes-its-10th-ride-223093 Sports and Recreation Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Costa Mesa, CA--The stereotype of the typical 15-year-old these days is someone plugged in 24-7 to an iPod, a game console or some other high-tech... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/magic-castle-teen-magician-s-tricks-will-be-a-treat-at-halloween-festival-222968 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/magic-castle-teen-magician-s-tricks-will-be-a-treat-at-halloween-festival-222968 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Orange County, CA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Orange County,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/orange-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-orange-county-221086 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/orange-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-orange-county-221086 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Orange County California area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/orange-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-orange-county-221644 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/orange-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-orange-county-221644 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 The Holidays Ring Out with the Johnny Mathis Christmas Show at the Center. The Johnny Mathis Christmas Show will put Orange County’s holiday... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/johnny-mathis-christmas-show-brings-holiday-spirit-to-the-center-222357 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/johnny-mathis-christmas-show-brings-holiday-spirit-to-the-center-222357 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Costa Mesa, CA -- When asked to describe his style of cooking, Victor Vinson, AKA Cajun Vic, replies, “I’m not your typical Cajun chef.” Talk... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/cajun-chef-dishes-up-his-best-work-outside-of-the-kitchen-218168 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/cajun-chef-dishes-up-his-best-work-outside-of-the-kitchen-218168 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Costa Mesa, CA - Though the genesis of the accordion according to Chinese history books is reported to be around the year 3000 B.C. when the first... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/the-big-squeeze-comes-to-orange-county-217900 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/the-big-squeeze-comes-to-orange-county-217900 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Gilman aka “The Squeezinator” will be Featured Performer at “The Big Squeeze” in Costa Mesa Costa Mesa, CA - Perhaps it was the phone... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/a-telemarketer-launched-musical-career-for-yorba-linda-accordionist-216639 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/a-telemarketer-launched-musical-career-for-yorba-linda-accordionist-216639 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Costa Mesa, CA - Three Orange County based bands will present a diverse menu of music on separate days as the Fall Concert Series continues this... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/weekend-concerts-at-the-o-c-market-place-offer-tropical-flavor-and-rockabilly-twist-216036 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/weekend-concerts-at-the-o-c-market-place-offer-tropical-flavor-and-rockabilly-twist-216036 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Rancho Santa Margarita Teacher Keeps Things Squeezin’ With Former Students Costa Mesa, CA - Lucille Camatti has had a front row seat in the rise,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/news-from-the-orange-county-market-place-accordionists-reunite-for-a-fine-time-with-lucille-216118 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/news-from-the-orange-county-market-place-accordionists-reunite-for-a-fine-time-with-lucille-216118 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Costa Mesa , CA - Christine Andreas, whose career spans 30 years of Broadway brilliance from Oklahoma, On Your Toes and My Fair Lady to The Scarlet... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/broadway-s-christine-andreas-returns-to-the-center-in-the-star-studded-cabaret-series-216152 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/costamesa/news/broadway-s-christine-andreas-returns-to-the-center-in-the-star-studded-cabaret-series-216152 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500