Music and Wine, a Pairing With a Twist
"Inside World Music & Wine," a new series being launched by Laguna Beach Live!, makes its debut on Thursday, May 14, at the Laguna Beach Woman's Club. The series aims to pair world music artists with wines from neighboring countries in an intimate setting. Full Story
Lawyers Applaud Filmmaker's Prison Documentary
The independently produced documentary "Writ Writer," produced and directed by 1978 LBHS graduate Susanne Mason, has won the 2009 Silver Gavel Award from the American Bar Association. Full Story
Contest to Rename Arts Passport Mascot
Arts organizations are asking the public's help in naming their Passport to the Arts mascot, a human-sized tube of blue paint, which for now is known as Blue. The three Laguna Beach art festivals this year are allowing patrons to use a passport good for entry into the Festival of Arts, Sawdust Art Festival and Art-AFair. Full Story
Rotary Supports the Arts
Laguna Beach Rotary Club granted LOCA a $1,000 check at a recent meeting. Jim Cox presented the check to Sharbie Higuchi. The money will go towards arts education in the local schools. Full Story
Gypsy Concert Rocks at the Coach House
Modern Gypsy guitarist Emilio Castillo, a Nuevo Flamenco musician who lives in Laguna Beach, performs with his full band and authentic flamenco dancers in an 8 p.m. concert Saturday, May 9, at The Coach House. Full Story
Arts and Letters
Self-Help Author Speaks at Public Library Marion Kramer Jacobs, Laguna Beach resident and author of "Take-Charge Living: How to Recast Your Role in Life…One Scene at a Time," will be discussing her book at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. Full Story
Upheaval Proves Uplifting for Local Songwriter
When trouble comes, Beth Fitchet Wood often picks up her guitar. Recently, the byproduct of her worries was award-winning. Wood, known locally as the founder and host of the weekly Songwriters Showcase held each Tuesday night at the Marine Room, entered two songs in last weekend's Tucson Kitchen Music Folk Festival. Full Story
Sculptor Uses Art to Mold Public Awareness
"Trees of Life," a debut sculpture exhibit by Norman Deesing, is now on display at Endangered Planet Gallery through July 9. Full Story
Drum Circle Set to Pound
Drum La Vida hosts a full moon drum circle Saturday, May 9, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the south end of Aliso Beach. April's tribal gathering lured drummers and dancers young and old. Saturday's drum promises to be even bigger. Enjoy the sunset, ocean breeze, stars, bonfire, and rhythms to move your soul. Full Story
Church Hosts 'Shack' Book Discussion
The public is invited to attend a discussion series led by Beth Pinney on "Finding God in the Shack," the best-selling book by William P. Young, at the Laguna Presbyterian Church located at 415 Forest Avenue. There are two meeting times - from 10:30 a.m. Full Story
Free Movie on Community Strength
A free screening of "Power of Community - How Cuba Survived Peak Oil" will be shown at Yoga Works, 30818 Coast Highway, on Friday May 8, 7:30 p.m. The free event marks the launch of a series of movies, talks, workshops and lectures aimed specifically at Laguna Beach's resilience around the issues of food, water and energy. Full Story
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