Indy on Arts
Friday, Feb. 5
“Stay Tuned for Murder,”
third annual murder mystery fundraiser for Laguna Playhouse. 6:30 p.m. Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann’s Drive. Tickets: $75 each. Call 949.497- 2787 or visit www.lagunaplayhouse.com. ‘40s attire is encouraged. Also Feb. 6. Full Story
Seuss Rhymes Set to Music
The curtain came up this week on Thurston Middle School’s performance of “Seussical the Musical,” which continues Feb. 5 and 6 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the school’s Black Box Theatre. The show, with a colorfully clad cast of characters, sets Dr. Seuss stories to music in an exciting and energetic play, good for the smallest of the small and the tallest of the tall.A Full Story
Laguna’s Daisy Debuts at Film Fest
Young filmmaker Jack Major’s 2009 documentary about the challenges faced by Laguna Beach’s Daisy Mae Blossom Messer is set to premier at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Feb. 4-14. Full Story
Cyclist Wheels in for Signing
Laguna’s own Martha Marino will be signing copies of her new book, “Canals on Wheels: Cycling Adventures Along the Canals of France,” at Latitude 33 Bookshop, Wednesday, Feb. 10 at
p.m.
cation:, 311 Ocean Avenue, Laguna Beach. Telephone number 494-5403. Full Story
Tunes & Tomes
Week of Jan. 31
Sound Spectrum Top 10 Bestsellers
1. Kings of Leon, Only by the Night* 2. Corrine Bailey Rae, The Sea 3. Zac Brown, The Foundation* 4. Lady Gaga, Fame Monster* 5. The XX, XX 6. Green Day, 21st Century* 7. Crazy Heart, Soundtrack* 8. Spoon, Transference 9. Grammy Nominees 2010, Various Artists* 10. Full Story
Leaf Artists Root Briefly for Local Exhibit
The Leaf artist group transplanted their “Time Tablets” exhibit from San Francisco’s RCVA to Laguna Beach’s 225 Forest, the Hurley retail store on Forest Avenue. “Time Tablets,” which opened this past Thursday, Feb. 4, consists of photography, films, prints, and paintings by various artists, including Laguna Beach residents Scott Z Stinnett, Sam E. Full Story
Bar Hosts Super Bowl Potluck
The Marine Room is reviving one its most popular traditions, hosting a Super Bowl potluck this Sunday, Feb. 7, starting at 3 p.m., 30 minutes before the expected kick-off time.
Don’t come empty handed to the communal meal. Bring a salad, main course or dessert. Those who show up empty handed will have to shell out $10 to gain entry. Full Story
Don’t Just Admire Seals, Paint Them!
There will be a one-hour painting workshop at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center on Saturday, Feb. 6, which includes a docent-led tour of the center and a close-up view of live seals being nursed back to health.
Following the tour, participants will create an acrylic painting with the help of instructor and tide pool expert Donita Lloyd. Finished art can be taken home. Full Story
Documentary Makes Waves About Modern Pirates
The Laguna Beach Film Society presents “Sea of Darkness,” the second documentary in their Sea Tales series, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, at the Forum Theater on the Festival of Arts grounds. Full Story
Duo Champions Contemporary Music
Laguna Beach Live! presents the violin and guitar ensemble Duo46, with guitarist Matt Gould and violinist Beth Ilana Schneider-Gould, for their free First Sundays concert at 3 p.m., Feb. 7 in Studio 6 at the Laguna Collage of Art & Design. Full Story
Vintage Poster Illuminates the Golden Age
The new San Bernardino campus of the Art Institute of California selected Laguna Beach’s Vintage Poster to provide artwork for the opening of its new museum and gallery. The exhibit is entitled “The Golden Age of Poster Design.” Full Story
Valentine Collages for Grown-Ups
Studio Arts Gallery presents “My Funny Valentine,” a free, 90-minute collage art workshop for adults on Saturday, Feb. 6. Using a variety of different materials, artist Claudia Olsen and gallery owner Rebecca Barber will teach participants to create their own original valentine. Full Story
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