AROUND TOWN - March 16, 2009

MONDAY

Glendale Workshop Republican Women Federated will have Republican candidates running for City Council, school board, treasurer and city clerk speak during their meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the Glendale Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St., Glendale. Lunch is $15. Call (323) 664-9915.

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TUESDAY

The Blue Whale Bar at Clancy’s Crab Broiler in Glendale will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day from 5 p.m. to midnight at 219 N. Central Ave., Glendale. There will be green beer, performances of Irish drinking songs by the Molly Maguires and free corned beef sandwiches. For more information, call (818) 242-CRAB, or visit www.clancyscrabbroiler.com.

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Glendale Youth Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Conductor Brad Keimach will direct the orchestra in a program including Schubert’s Symphony No. 5, Ibert’s Flute Concerto, 1st movement; Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter”; and Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 1, 1st movement. Soloists are Julie Oh on flute and Se Jun Kim on horn. Tickets are $9.50 for ages 6 and older, $6.25 for students, children and seniors. Groups of 15 or more receive 15% off ticket price. For tickets, call (818) 243-2539. For more information about joining the orchestra, visit www.glendaleyouth orchestra.com. To become a supporter or sponsor, call Mara Kelly at (323) 839-8135 or marakelly@earthlink.net.

WEDNESDAY

The Glendale Historical Society and Associates of Brand Library and Art Center present “Havana Modern: Mid Century Architecture In Pre-Castro Cuba,” a slide presentation and book signing, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Brand Library and Art Center Recital Hall, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. Call (818) 548-2051.

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THURSDAY

Deadline for reservations is today for the La Crescenta Woman’s Club’s annual fashion show “Hop into Spring Fashions” on March 28 at the clubhouse, 4004 La Crescenta Ave., La Crescenta. There will be a luncheon, auctions and door prizes. Social time is 11 a.m. and lunch is at noon. Tickets are $30. Call Carol Huntwork at (818) 249-4407.

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