ART FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

FRIDAY

?Noon to 3 p.m., “Through Artists’ Eyes “” Unique Perspectives Created by Exhibiting Artists.” Working from the same model, several artists create works of art in their particular style and medium.

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SATURDAY

?Upstream, reggae, calypso, 1 to 4 p.m.

?Shades of Blue, blues, 6 to 9 p.m.;

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SUNDAY

?Surftones, surf and rock, noon to 3 p.m.;

?Timberline, bluegrass, 4 to 7 p.m.

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DAILY

?10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hands-on workshops taught by exhibitors for budding artists of all ages.

Among the offerings are Venetian mask painting, creating a birdhouse, scratchboard art, mask making, palette knife painting and painting animals with acrylics.

?Happy Hour, 5 to 6 p.m., two margaritas for the price of one at Tivoli, Too.

Art-A-Fair is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, at 777 Laguna Canyon Road. Season pass, $7 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and military; children 12 and younger free. Laguna Beach residents free with I.D. Non-residents can download a half-off coupon from the Art-A-Fair website, www.art-a-fair.com. For more information, call (949) 4514 or visit www.art-a-fair.com.

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FRIDAY

?Jason Feddy, acoustic rock, 6 to 8 p.m.

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SATURDAY

?Art To Go Auction, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., live silent auction of 70 works of art, supports the Artists Fund which helps artists in time of financial need. A wide range of artwork will be for sale starting at 30% off retail value. Highlighting the auction will be a personal portrait by Lorenzo.

?Summer Jazz Concert Series, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Chris Standring. Standring’s music is a soulful 1960s-style jazz guitar combined with modern, electronically backed material.

?String Planet, 6 to 8 p.m.

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SUNDAY

?The Art of Cooking, 1 to 2 p.m. David Lawrence is a Beverly Hills private chef, caterer and author. He recently wrote “Boy Eats World! A Private Chef Cooks Simple Gourmet.” The book features 150 fun and easy recipes, helpful hints and simple directions for cooking.

?Blues Fest, 2 to 4 p.m., Eric Turner Blues Band.

?Beatles Sunday, 6 to 8 p.m. Jason Feddy and Friends perform Beatles classics.

MONDAY

?Laguna Community Concert Band, 6 to 8 p.m.

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TUESDAY

?String Planet, 6 to 8 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY

?Youth Arts Education Days with LOCA, noon to 2 p.m. Paper collage techniques with Carolyn Machado.

Registration limited to 20 children, 6 to 12, each session with a materials fee of $10 per child. Registration by calling (949) 464-4234.

?Gonzalo Bergara, gypsy jazz trio, 6 to 8 p.m.

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THURSDAY

?Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate Series, 5 to 8 p.m., with the Tony Guerrero Band. Guests will enjoy different pairings of Kendall to Jackson wines and Downey chocolates while listening to live jazz music. $12 fee for the chocolate and wine in addition to the general Festival of Arts admission. Must be 21 years or older.

The Festival of Arts is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., (except Aug. 23) at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Admission is $7 for a season pass; $4 for seniors and students, free for Laguna Beach residents, military personnel with ID and children under 12. Information, (949) 494 to 1145 or foapom.com

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FRIDAY

?Patty Booker & The Players, honky-tonk, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Anthony the Magic, magic show, 12:30 to 1 p.m.; La Dee Dreade, roots reggae, 5:30 to 9:45 p.m.

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SATURDAY

?Kahuna Cowboys, Country-Hawaiian style, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Porterhouse Bob, Cajun-zydeco, 5:30 to 9:45 p.m.

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SUNDAY

?Jason Feddy Band, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Darryl Morris Trio, 5:30 to 9:45 p.m.

?Special event: “A Midsummer’s Green Day,” noon to 5 p.m. Presentations and activities on sustainability and environmental issues.

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MONDAY

?Ryan Baxley Trio, acoustic folk rock, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Little Big Band, jazz and swing, 5:30 to 9:45 p.m.

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TUESDAY

?Bob Hawkins & John Troy Trio, acoustic rock, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Plain Hard Truth, blues-rock, 5:30 to 9:45 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY

?Ryan Baxley Trio, acoustic folk rock, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Satin Blue, blues/jazz, 5:30 to 9:45 p.m.

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THURSDAY

?Jukebox Scandal, rock ‘n’ roll, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Wade Egan Band, surf rock, 5:30 to 9:45 p.m.

Sawdust Art Festival is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 935 Laguna Canyon Road.

Single to day tickets, $7 for adults, $6 for seniors (65+), $3 children 6 to 12, free for children 5 and younger. Call (949) 494 to 3030, or visit sawdustartfestival.com