"For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
We'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne."
In part two of our holiday entertainment series, we provide options for the New Year. Those planning to begin a diet Jan. 1 should pay particular attention to the Dec. 31 dining options, and while there are plenty of choices for those looking to hit the clubs, this year also boasts an attractive assortment of elegant celebrations. Here is a handful of options; for more, visit our event calendar online.
Shall we dance?
Waltz into 2011 with the "Salute to Vienna" concert at 8 p.m. Jan. 1 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. The famous touring concert is the only genuine recreation of the famous Viennese Neujahrskonzert (New Year's Concert). Enjoy musicians, dancers and more — like the Strauss Symphony of America, Mika Eichenholz, Patricia Nessy, Alexandru Badea and dancers from Vienna City Ballet — in Strauss waltzes, polkas and more. Tickets are $45 and up. Call (714) 556-2787 or ocpac.org.