Forest Avenue Comes Alive with the Sound of Music
Forest Avenue will be alive with the sound of music from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p m. on Saturday, June 20, when the Laguna Beach Sister Cities Association sponsors their second annual "Fête de la Musique." The event celebrates the arrival of summer and Laguna's sister city, Menton, France, with an eclectic variety of free street music. Full Story
Green Food Workshop Is a 'Raw' Deal
Laguna Beach Kitchen showroom Laguna Green is offering a sixweek raw food workshop series, beginning on June 24, that focuses on creating a greener "interior environment" by preparing meals with raw living foods, such as fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts. Full Story
Jazz Swings in Midweek Concert
Laguna Beach Live! presents The Kristin Korb Trio on June 24 in the 6 to 8 p m. Jazz Wednesdays series in the outdoor Rose Garden of Hotel Laguna, 425 S. Coast Highway. The upright bass player and vocalist is said to sing in the tradition of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan and play with the swing of Ray Brown. Full Story
Mural Contest to Spruce Up Public Restroom
Artists who live, work or exhibit in Laguna Beach are eligible to enter a mural competition for the public restrooms on Forest Lane. The mural will go on the upper walls between the entry doors of the restrooms, which face the City parking area between Ocean and Forest Avenue. The budget range is $8,000 to $10,000. Full Story
Laguna's Top Tunes and Tomes
For the week ending May 24
Sound Spectrum Top 10 Bestsellers 1. Bob Dylan, Together through Life 2. Leonard Cohen, Live in London 3. Dave Matthews Band, Big Whiskey & The Groo Grux King 4. 311, Uplifter 5. Eminem, Relapse 6. Full Story
Harry Chandler's Photography Book Captures California Dreamers
Author event June 20
Harry Brandt Chandler, author of the photography book "Dreamers in Dream City," will appear at Laguna Beach Books at 4 p m. on Saturday, June 20, to discuss his book and sign copies. The book's cover features a portrait of the Laguna Canyon car designer Reeves Callaway, who will be attending the event along with some of the other "dreamers" featured in the book. Full Story
Get the Lowdown on Menu Planning for Special Diets
The Whole Foods Market in downtown Laguna Beach is hosting a "Special Diets Night" from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 25. This is a chance to learn, taste foods and talk to specialists about a variety of dietary needs and choices, including gluten free, vegan, dairy free, local, and raw foods. Full Story
No Square's New Musical Is 'Just So' Kipling
No Square Theatre presents the musical "Just So," inspired by the tales of Rudyard Kipling that have been irreverently adapted with music by George Stiles and lyrics by Anthony Drewe into a witty and fanciful lesson about personal courage, individuality and friendship. Performances will be held June 19 to 28 at Legion Hall, 384 Legion Street. Full Story
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Friday, June 19 No Square Theatre presents the musical "Just So," on June 19-21 and June 25-28, at 2 p m. and 7 p m., 384 Legion St. The production irreverently retells Rudyard Kipling tales. Tickets: $15 for adults and $8 for seniors and youth. Info: 715-0333. Full Story
Tending a Garden to Preserve Life Stories
Mark Gonzales scurries down the steps of the Mountain Beach access every morning, on his way to take his dog on a beach walk. As he does, he passes the Garden of Peace and Love and remembers his friend, Lisa Ploen, who died three years ago and is memorialized on a bench there. Full Story
'Tidepool' Video Wins Regional Emmy
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awarded a regional Emmy for children's programming on Saturday to the Laguna Ocean Foundation's "Tidepool Scene" video, produced by Barnstormer Productions and the Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau. Full Story
LCAD Students Display Their Talents at Summer Exhibit
Opening reception June 26
The public is invited to attend the opening reception of Laguna College of Art & Design's Gallery 793 summer student exhibition from 6 p.m. to 9 p m. on Friday, June 26. Attendees will be treated to fine art, refreshments and the opportunity to meet the artists. Full Story
Celebration Begins as Lessons End
It isn't exactly your ordinary end of school party. For one thing, many of the students have their children with them. Also, Laguna Beach council member Jane Egly is here, as is David Peck, chair of the Cross-cultural Council. Full Story
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