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We recommend the Beethoven mini-series. The exploration of Beethoven's late works will be curated by Philharmonic Society President Dean Corey as he gives context and introduction to Beethoven's greatest works, including his Seventh and Ninth symphonies. As a bonus, the St. Lawrence String Quartet will perform Beethoven's late string quartets.

If you act fast, you can save 20% when you use the promotion code MINI through July 15. For more information, visit http://www.philharmonicsociety.org.

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Music from the movies

Movie soundtracks are such a subtle yet important part of the cinema experience. The Huntington Beach Symphony Orchestra is presenting "Music from Movies We Love" at the Huntington Beach Central Library at 3 p.m. Sunday. Songs from "My Fair Lady," "The King and I," "Oliver!" and "The Sound of Music" will be featured.

Tickets cost $20 or $25 at the door, $18 for seniors and students. Purchase tickets at the library or at hbsymphony.org. For more information, call (714) 274-5524

The Huntington Beach Central Library is at 7111 Talbert Ave.

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New menu at Crow Bar and Kitchen

The Crow Bar and Kitchen in Corona del Mar just announced its new menu by James Beard-nominated chef John Cuevas.

The menu is a pleasure to read. It not only features Crow Bar's famous burgers but also gives history of the importance of local farms, and the beer list is hard to put down.

For example, Stone's More Black than Brown IPA is described as "deep brown, a bit hazy with tan foam, a powerful hop blend. Modest body with lingering bitter, drying end hints of roasted malt/chocolate."

After reading that, how can you not want to wash down your BBQ pork belly sliders with that tasty IPA?

As opposed to a place like the Counter, which trusts the diner to make good menu decisions, the Crow Bar invites you to trust Cuevas. His signature crow burger made — with five ounces of their proprietary blend of all-natural Angus and prime beef, with tallegio and Gorgonzola, housemade ketchup and wild rocket on a rosemary bun — is a solid menu choice. It's even better when paired with the new wild arugula salad with candied bacon, a poached ranch egg, sherry dressing and pecorino romano.

Whatever you try on Crow Bar's new menu, it will not disappoint. After a long day at the beach this summer, give the new items a try and kick back with some familiar favorites.