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TODAY

LAGUNA ART MUSEUM

Laguna Art Museum will feature the following exhibits through Oct.

5: “Greetings from Laguna Beach: Our Town in the Early 1900s,”

“Hassel Smith: 55 Years of Painting,” it’s the first comprehensive

survey of this internationally acclaimed Bay Area artist; “Some Fussy

Logic: The Joan Simon Menkes Gift,” featuring 50 works from Menkes’

collection that focuses on artists who mostly came to prominence in

the 1980s. Laguna Art Museum is located at 307 Cliff Drive.

Information: (949) 494-8971 or www.lagunaartmuseum.org.

FESTIVAL OF ARTS

California’s Premier Fine Art Exhibition will run from July 6

through Aug. 31. Purchase or admire a variety of original fine art by

more than 140 accomplished artists from Orange County. Enjoy

complimentary workshops, art demonstrations, art tours, dining,

special wine tasting, music, education, cultural days and more.

Exhibition is free to Laguna Beach residents. A season pass is $5 for

adults, $3 for seniors and free for children 12 and under. It runs

daily from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Festival of Arts is at 650

Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 494-1145.

‘HARVEY’ AT LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE

“Harvey” is being presented at Laguna Playhouse through Aug. 31.

Charles Nelson Reilly directs a star-studded cast in this comedy

about a man, his invisible friends and his family who thinks he

should be put away. The playhouse is at 606 Laguna Canyon Road.

Tickets range from $39 to $62. For information, call (949) 497-2787.

FAMILY SING-ALONG

Every fourth Friday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. No Square

Theatre will have a family sing-along with the renowned musician

Terry Alaric on piano. Show tunes and standards are encouraged for

live piano accompaniment. Participants can bring their own sheet

music or choose from what is provided. No Square Theatre is at 221

Broadway.

A TASTE OF WINE

Wine tasting takes place every Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Len’s

Wine Cite. Different wines will be sampled each week. Len’s is at 303

Broadway in Broadway Plaza. Information: (949) 376-2215.

POETRY MEETING

Laguna Poets meet at 8 p.m. Fridays on the third floor of Wells

Fargo Bank at 260 Ocean Ave.

SATURDAY

TIE-ONE-ON

Festival of Arts is presenting its “Tie-One-On” benefit with funds

going to local artists in need. It includes a live auction of

one-of-a-kind designed ties by festival artists, creating art like

one has never seen on a unique canvas. Auctioneers Mike Tauber and

Pat Kollenda will be on hand as well. Food and entertainment will be

available. Festival of Arts is at 650 Laguna Canyon Road.

Information: (949) 494-1145.

MIKE MCCAFFREY TRIO

The Mike McCaffrey Trio, featuring Gil Orr on guitar, presents a

tribute to the 1940s and 1950s recordings of Nat King Cole and Frank

Sinatra from 8 to 10 p.m. today. Performance, drinks and snacks are

free. Donations are encouraged. They are performing at No Square

Theatre at 221 Broadway. Information: 497-6616.

COLLEEN ROSS EXHIBIT

Artist Colleen Ross’ newest exhibit can be viewed through Aug. 22.

The show will encompass a complete selection of her work, including

her new “Dream Sketches” Collection, available in both paintings and

print. For information, call (949) 376-6430. Fingerhut Gallery is at

210-A Forest Ave.

SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL

The Sawdust Art Festival is open through Aug. 31. The festival

will have more than 195 local artists displaying and selling their

handcrafted and original items in a village nestled in an eucalyptus

grove. There will be live entertainment, art workshops and

demonstrations, three cafes and a saloon. The Sawdust is at 935

Laguna Canyon Road. Tickets are $6.50 for adults, $5.50 for seniors,

$2 for children 6 to 12 and $12 for a season pass. It will be open

daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Information: (949) 494-3030.

LATIN JAZZ AND DANCING

Romeo Cucina will feature Latin jazz and dancing with Ivan

Marcello and his band. The fun will begin at 8 p.m. Romeo Cucina is

located at 249 Broadway. Information: (949) 497-6627.

CRYSTAL COVE HIKES

Crystal Cove backcountry hikes today and Sunday. Meet at the flag

pole at the El Moro State Park visitor’s center. Information: (949)

497-7647.

SUNDAY

MUSIC IN THE

PARK CONCERT

Music in the Park Inc. and the city of Laguna Beach are presenting

the free summer concert series with “Soundbytes” playing the sounds

of rock, roll and soul from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bluebird Park at the

corner of Cress Street and Bluebird Canyon Drive. People are welcome

to bring their blankets, picnics and beverages. Sorry, no dogs.

Information: (949) 497-0716.

WOODY’S CELEBRATES

5 YEARS

Woody’s at the Beach Restaurant, Zagat rated and recipient of the

prestigious Elections Committee of Orange County 2002 Business Award

is celebrating its 5 year anniversary with a Sunset T-Dance party

from 3 to 9 p.m. today featuring D.J. Julian Marsh. Throughout the

month of August, Woody’s is offering a special mid-week $20 prix fixe

menu. Woody’s is located at 1305 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949)

376-8809 or online at www.woodysatthebeach.com.

CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES

Every Sunday through Aug. 24 the Festival of Arts is having its

Classical Music Series from 2 to 4 p.m. Brunch available. Festival of

Arts is located at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949)

494-1145.

MARINE ROOM

Missiles of October, a Laguna-based band, will perform from 4 to 8

p.m. at the Marine Room. The Marine Room is at 214 Ocean Ave.

Information: (949) 494-3027.

MOSUN

Listen to live music, from 5 to 11 p.m. Sundays, by Nick Hernandez

of Common Sense. Roll and drink specials. 680 S. Coast Highway, (949)

497-5646.

MONDAY

NO SQUARE OPEN

MIC NIGHT

No Square Theatre will present its open mic night from 7 to 10

p.m., where adults can sing with professional piano accompaniment.

Bring your own sheet music. No Square is at 221 Broadway.

FREE SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSES

The Chakra Shack is offering free spiritual development classes

with meditations from 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday. Meditate to the

sounds of the chakra using different techniques. Learn about the aura

and chakras, do breathing and balancing exercises. Information: (949)

715-6930.

OPERA BELL’ARTE

Villa Romano Trattoria at 303 Broadway offers Opera Bell’Arte --

an enchanting evening in Tuscany with live opera performances and

dinner from 7 to 9 p.m. Information: (949) 497-6220.

TUESDAY

LAGUNA COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND

The Laguna Community Concert Band ends its free concert series

with “A Tribute to Dixieland” from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at the

Festival of Arts Grounds at 650 Laguna Canyon Drive.

BLUES AT PARTNERS BISTRO

Partners Bistro features “Blues for Tuesdays” from 7 to 10 p.m.

with blues masters Dave Cross and Will Brady. Cross and Brady have 30

years of experience and will cover all forms of blues and jazz.

Tuesday night is also “Two for Tuesdays,” offering two glasses of

house wine with the second one free. Partners Bistro is at 448 South

Coast Highway. For information, call (949) 497-4441.

ART-A-FAIR

The Art-A-Fair Festival is open through Aug. 31. It’s at 777

Laguna Canyon Road. Season passes for adults are $5, children under

12 free with adult; senior discounts are available. It’s open Sunday

through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday to Saturday 10

a.m. to 10 p.m. Visitors are offered the opportunity to view and

acquire art directly from the artist exhibitors. There will be

special artist demonstrations and lectures. Free workshops.

Information: (949) 494-4514.

OCEAN AVENUE BREWERY

Hip-hop and dance music gets the crowd dancing, with DJ Eddie Lee

spinning. Cover is $5. DJ starts at 10 p.m. The Brewery is at 237

Ocean Ave., (949) 497-3381.

WEDNESDAY

YOUTH ARTS EDUCATION

Every Wednesday through Aug. 20 the Festival of Arts has its Youth

Arts Education Days. The program is in partnership with Laguna

Outreach Community Arts and No Square Theatre and offers children’s

art workshops which include hands-on art projects and demonstrations.

The classes are run in two sessions on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. to

11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. Festival of Arts is at 650 Laguna Canyon

Road. Information: (949) 494-1145.

EIGHT FUNNY FOLK

One Funny Night comedy show, presented by comedienne Lynn Epstein,

features eight comics at Laguna Beach Brewing Company, 422 S. Coast

Highway, (949) 499-2337. $5 cover, show starts at 8 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC AT

THE SANDPIPER

The Sandpiper has live music every night. Call (949) 494-4694 for

details. The Sandpiper is at 1183 S. Coast Highway.

THURSDAY

WINE TASTING

AND JAZZ SERIES

The Festival of Arts presents its Wine Tasting and Jazz Series

every Thursday through Aug. 28 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy great

wine and art. Wine expert on hand to discuss food and wine pairing.

Festival of Arts is located at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Information:

(949) 494-1145.

OUR TOWN IN

THE EARLY 1900s

“Greetings from Laguna Beach: Our Town in the Early 1900s” just

opened at the Laguna Art Museum and will feature paintings,

photographs and memorabilia that chronicle life in Laguna Beach circa

1900 to 1930. The exhibit includes works by William Wendt, Joseph

Kleitsch, Clarence Hinkle, Edgar Payne and Anna Hills. In 1910,

Laguna’s population was around 300 and many of its residents were

writers, artists and musicians -- much like today. Featuring many of

Laguna Beach’s landmarks, past and present, it’s a vivid history of

Laguna Beach. Laguna Art Museum is at 307 Cliff Drive. Information:

(949) 494-8971 or online at www.lagunaartmuseum.org.

TWO FOR ONE AT WOODY’S

Woody’s at the Beach offers two-for-one drinks from 9 p.m. to

closing on Thursdays. Buy your first drink and get a ticket for a

like drink to be redeemed at the bar. Woody’s is at 1305 S. Coast

Highway. Information: (949) 376-8809.

AUG. 23

ASIAN ARTS DAY

The Festival of Arts is featuring “Asian Arts Day” from noon to 4

p.m. “Asian Arts Day” is in celebration of the diversity of arts,

experience the art, beauty, ceremony and history of many different

Asian cultures. Hands-on workshops, demonstrations and other

activities. Festival of Arts is at 650 Laguna Canyon Road.

Information: (949) 494-1145.

ONGOING

CHILDREN/LIBRARY

The Laguna Beach Public Library presents Preschool Storytime at 11

a.m. every Wednesday. The library is at 363 Glenneyre St.

Information: (949) 497-1733.

The Laguna Beach Library’s Pajama Story time series starts at 7

p.m. every Tuesday at 363 Glenneyre St. (949) 497-1733.

FARMERS MARKET

The Laguna Beach Certified California Farmers Market is from 8

a.m. to noon Saturdays at the Lumberyard parking lot next to City

Hall. (714) 573-0374.

‘SORDID LIVES’

The hit independent film has been showing for well over a year at

the Laguna South Coast Cinemas, 162 S. Coast Highway. It’s part of

the theater’s ongoing “Weekend Foreign and Indie Film” series, held

every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. For more information, call (949)

497-1220.

FUN STUFF TO DO

Friends of the Sea Lion of Laguna Beach, 20612 Laguna Canyon Road.

(949) 494-3050. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. Admission is

free, but donations are welcome. To schedule a group presentation,

please call for an appointment.

THE HERITAGE

WALKING COMPANION

Pick up a free flier and take a self-guided tour of the bungalows

and cottages of Laguna on the Laguna Beach Transit. Fliers and

transit schedules are available at the Recreation Department in City

Hall, 505 Forest Ave., or the Laguna Beach Visitors Bureau, 252

Broadway. Information: Laguna Beach Transit, (949) 497-0746; Laguna

Beach Visitors Bureau, (949) 497-9229; or Recreation, (949) 497-0716.

HORTENSE MILLER GARDEN

The Hortense Miller garden covers 2 1/2 acres of the upper slopes

of Boat Canyon and features a range of plants and small-themed

gardens. Tours through the private residence must be scheduled in

advance. Information: (949) 497-0716.

NIGHTLIFE

230 Forest Avenue Restaurant and Bar. Upscale food and drinks.

(949) 494-2545.

The Boom has live music and dancing for the after-beach crowd and

caters to the gay lifestyle. 1401 S. Coast Highway. (949) 494-7588.

The Cabana 440 S. Coast Highway. Happy Hour specials and casual

dining. (949) 376-8595.

Canyon Lodge American Grill has live entertainment from 8 p.m. to

midnight Fridays and Saturdays. 31106 S. Coast Highway. (949)

499-2663.

Cedar Creek Inn hosts Mike Hamilton, the one-man band, performing

from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays and from 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays at 384

Forest Ave.

Coyote Grill is at 31621 S. Coast Highway. California Baja style

cuisine, ocean view and al fresco patio dining. (949) 499-4033.

Club M is at 680 S. Coast Highway. It opens at 8 p.m. Friday and

Saturday. Friday is dancing with top 40, house and R&B; Saturday is

house, techno and trance.

Hotel Laguna’s The Lounge is at 425 S. Coast Highway. Live

entertainment on the grand piano by Gary Giampolo on Wednesday,

Thursday and Sunday. Performances by Paula Prince on Friday and

Saturday. Tapas with an Asian flair is Monday through Friday from 5

to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. is attitude

adjustment hour. (949) 494-1151

Javier’s Cantina & Grill 480 S. Coast Highway. Mexican food and

bar. (949) 494-1239.

Koffee Klatch at 1440 S. Coast Highway offers a variety of music.

(949) 464-3908.

Laguna Beach Brewing Co. at 422 S. Coast Highway has live music

from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Food, bar and microbrew

available. Sunday: The 3rd Degree, from 4 to 8 p.m. $10 admission.

(949) 499-BEER.

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