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i n f o r m a t i o n MARCH - MAY 2018

Funds for this calendar are provided by the lodgingestablishments and the City ofLaguna Beach. Front cover:Photo courtesy of LOCA Arts Education and LagunaPlein Air Painters Association.

HOW TO

To I-5 and I-405

Blue Water Green Earthwww.bluewatergreenearth.org

City of Laguna Beach Arts Commissionwww.lagunabeachcity.net

Community Art Project (CAP)www.caplaguna.org

Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masterswww.foapom.com

First Thursdays Art Walkwww.firstthursdaysartwalk.com

KX 93.5 Radiowww.kx935.com

Laguna Art-A-Fairwww.art-a-fair.com

Laguna Art Museumwww.lagunaartmuseum.org

Laguna Beach Live!www.lagunabeachlive.org

Laguna Beach Sister Cities Associationwww.lagunabeachsistercities.org

Laguna College of Art + Designwww.lcad.edu

Laguna Concert Bandwww.lagunaconcertband.com

Laguna Craft Guildwww.lagunacraftguild.org

Laguna Dance Festivalwww.lagunadancefestival.org

LOCA Arts Educationwww.locaarts.org

Laguna Playhousewww.lagunaplayhouse.com

Laguna Plein Air Painters Associationwww.lpapa.org

LagunaTuneswww.lagunatuneschorus.com

No Square Theatrewww.nosquare.org

Sawdust Art Festivalwww.sawdustartfestival.org

[seven-degrees]www.seven-degrees.com

Visit Laguna Beachwww.visitlagunabeach.com

ORGANIZATION INFOwww.lagunabeacharts.org

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MARCH 1 –MARCH 18The GraduateGolden Globe winnerand Academy Awardnominee MelanieGriffith stars in TheGraduate! A bitterlyhilarious dark comedycelebrating a May-December romance in1960’s California, inwhich the future can be summed up in one word: Plastics.

Laguna Playhouse . 606 Laguna Canyon Rd. (949) 497-2787;Call for details

MARCH 1 – MAY 30Russell Pierce - “Change Agents” ExhibitionExhibition of 50 portraits in varying styles of well-known people that have had an impact on theartist's life and the world at large. Artistconversation with Russell Pierce March 10, 2018from 12 – 1 p.m.

Community Art Project at The CAP Gallery at Wells FargoBank (2nd Floor) 260 Ocean Ave. (949) 533-7507; Mon thru Fri:9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Free

MARCH 1– MAY 30 “Fresh Faces” Art Exhibition Featuring a diverse group of artists who were recentlyjuried into the 2018 Festival of Arts Fine Arts Show.

Festival of Arts at Wells Fargo Bank (3rd Floor)260 Ocean Ave. (949) 290-2057; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.,Sat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Free

MARCH 2Friday Flicks at the ForumThe Whole Gritty City (2013)Unrated ∙ 89 min. Young members of three NewOrleans school marching bands grow up inAmerica's most musical city, and one of its mostdangerous. Their band directors get them ready toperform in the Mardi Gras parades, and teach themto succeed and to survive.

City of Laguna Beach at Festival of Arts Forum Theatre650 Laguna Canyon Rd. (949) 497-0722 ext. 5; 7 p.m.; Free

MARCH 3Patriot’s Day Parade50-piece concert band playing tunes from the GreatAmerican Song Book, popular marches, andrecognized classical works.

Laguna Community Concert Band . Peppertree Parking loton Ocean Ave. /Forest Ave. (949) 633-7236; 10 - 11 a.m.;Free

MARCH 15Film Night: The Bad and the Beautiful1952 melodrama starring Lana Turner and KirkDouglas, introduced by curator Janet Blake.

Laguna Art Museum . 307 Cliff Dr. (949) 494-8971; 7 p.m.; Event included with museum admission

MARCH 15LOCA Art ClubJeff Rovner discusses how his work as an attorney,magician, and software designer have influenced hiscirque-themed photography.

LOCA Arts Education at LCAD Gallery . 374 Ocean Ave.(949) 363-4700; 4 - 6 p.m.; $20 / LOCA members free

MARCH 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 & 25LagunaTots 2018The cheeky stepchild of “Lagunatics.” Local kids,local issues, local laughter.Visitors welcome.

No Square Theatre at Historic Legion Hall . 384 Legion St.(949) 715-0333; Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m.;$12 – $35

MARCH 22A Brief History of Laguna BeachTalk on goings-on about town in the heyday of theLaguna Beach Art Association by Gene Felder, formerpresident of the Laguna Beach Historical Society.


MARCH 28JazzWednesdaysWinterGuitar Jazz with New WestGuitar Group

Laguna Beach Live! at [seven-degrees] 891 Laguna Canyon Rd. (949) 715-9713; 6 - 8 p.m.;$25 in advance /$30 at the door

MARCH 29Peter Frank on Tony DeLapLecture by the curator of the exhibition “TonyDeLap: A Retrospective.”


MARCH 8Live! at the Museum: Argus QuartetConcert with young and dynamic Argus Quartet.Violins, viola and cello.

Laguna Beach Live! at Laguna Art Museum . 307 Cliff Dr.(949) 715-9713; 7 - 8 p.m.; Event included with museumadmission

MARCH 8Poet Laureate's Showcase: Francesca Bell and Victoria Pattersonwith Kate BuckleyPoetry and literature reading followed by a Q&Aand book signing. Hosted by Laguna Beach PoetLaureate Kate Buckley.

City of Laguna Beach Poet Laureate at LCAD Gallery 374 Ocean Ave. (949) 363-4700; 7 - 9 p.m.; Free

MARCH 10 –APRIL 20Art That’s Small at City Hall Annual exhibition ofsmall works bylocal artists in CityHall’s first floorgallery. Receptionand awards ceremony April 5, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.

City of Laguna Beach . 505 Forest Ave. (949) 612-1949;Mon-Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Every other Fri: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Free

MARCH 12 – MARCH 26LPAPA in Residence Exhibition12th Annual LPAPA “Less is More”LPAPA artists will be exhibiting a juried collectionof small works. Reception March 17 from 5 – 7p.m. with awards at 6 p.m.

Laguna Plein Air Painters Association Forest & Ocean Gallery . 480 Ocean Ave.(949) 376-3635;Sun - Fri 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Free

MARCH 14Jazz Wednesdays WinterModern Jazz with acclaimedSaxophonist Tom Luer withProject Popular.

Laguna Beach Live! at [seven-degrees] . 891 Laguna Canyon Rd.(949) 715-9713; 6 - 8 p.m.;$25 in advance /$30 at the door

MARCH 1First Thursdays Art WalkEnjoy an evening experiencing art through artistdemonstrations and exhibition openings at ArtWalk member galleries and Laguna Art Museum.

City-wide; (949) 683-6871; 6 – 9 p.m.; Free

Laguna Art Museum • 307 Cliff Dr. The museum offers freeadmission and docents are available for tours.

JoAnne Artman Gallery • 326 North Coast Hwy.“Deconstructing Gender: New Works by America Martin.”Exhibition of America Martin’s recent work that exploresnuances of gender perception by addressing the formalaspects of gender constructs.

The Redfern Gallery • 1540 South Coast Hwy. , Suite 103“Celebrating Edgar Payne (1883-1947).” Edgar Payne was thefirst President of the Laguna Beach Art Association in 1918.Exhibiting masterworks by this important artist.

Laguna Dance Festival at Salt Fine Art, WhitneyGallery and more…Art in Motion - Free live dance performances amid works ofcontemporary art. New and thrilling dance in your favoritegallery spaces.

foaSOUTH • 1006 South Coast Hwy. Featuring the artworkof Bradford Salamon.

MARCH

Bradford SalamonTom Luer

New West Guitar Group

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APRIL 14Laguna Beach Literary FestivalA day of readings, panels, workshops and craft talkswith some of California's finest poets and writers.Hosted by Laguna Beach Poet Laureate Kate Buckley.

City of Laguna Beach at Laguna Beach Public Library363 Glenneyre St.; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Free

APRIL 17ContemporaryMaster ClassDance Series -Hope Boykin ofAlvin AileyAmerican DanceTheaterInternationallyrenowned performerand choreographer from the Alvin AileyDance Theater, Hope Boykin teaches repertory, technique, and improvisationalmethods. An extraordinary opportunity to movecreatively. Register online.

Laguna Dance Festival at Laguna Beach High SchoolDance Studio . 625 Park Ave. (949) 715-5578; 5 - 7:15 p.m.;$30 Dancers (ages 12+) / $15 Observers

APRIL 19LOCA Art Club Public Art TourDonna Ballard, City Arts Commissioner, will lead awalking tour of the fascinating artist-designed benchesand sculptures at this beautiful ocean-front park.

LOCA Arts Education at Heisler Park Amphitheater Cliff Dr. (949) 363-4700; 4 - 6 p.m.; Free

APRIL 19Film Night: Laguna Art Museum at 100Filmmaker Dale Schierholt introduces the premierescreening of his documentary about themuseum—its past and present.


APRIL 26Shakespeare inArt and MusicIn celebration of theBard’s birthday, anevening of songsand paintingsinspired by his plays,with Robin Buck,Julia Lupton, andMalcolm Warner.


APRIL 4 – APRIL 22Nathan GunnFlying SoloWritten and directedby Hershey Felder.America’s leadingbaritone NathanGunn singsselections from classic American musicals,contemporary songs and a little bit of opera fun inhis personal story, Flying Solo.


APRIL 5First Thursdays Art WalkEnjoy a Thursday evening experiencing art throughartist demonstrations and exhibition openings atArt Walk member galleries and Laguna ArtMuseum. Free shuttle services. See website forparticipating gallerieswww.firstthurdayartwalk.com.

First Thursdays Art Walk . City-wide . (949) 683-6871;6 - 9 p.m.; Free

APRIL 6Friday Flicks at the ForumHuman Flow (2017)PG-13 ∙ 140 min. Director and artist Ai Weiwei'sdetailed exploration into the global refugee crisis.

City of Laguna Beach at Festival of Arts Forum Theatre650 Laguna Canyon Rd. (949) 497-0722 ext. 5; 7 p.m.; Free

APRIL 11Jazz WednesdaysWinterWidely Acclaimed PianistJosh Nelson Presents: “The Sky Remains.”

Laguna Beach Live! at [seven-degrees] 891 Laguna Canyon Rd.(949) 715-9713; 6 - 8 p.m.;$25 in advance / $30 at the door

APRIL 12Live! at the Museum Yoshika Masuda, cello andAndrew Moses, clarinet.

Laguna Beach Live! at LagunaArt Museum . 307 Cliff Dr.(949) 715-9713; 7 - 8 p.m.; Event included with museumadmission

APRIL

THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS (ON-GOING) …Sawdust Art ClassesJoin the world of artists with Sawdust Art Classes! Classes include pottery wheel, glassblowing, painting, jewelry making, screen printing, photography and more!

Sawdust Arts Festival . 935 Laguna Canyon Rd. (949) 494-3030; Times & prices vary; www.sawdustartclasses.com

MARCH 5 – MAY 28Rehearsals for LagunaTunes June ConcertPreparing for June concert featuring music from Motown. New members welcome!

LagunaTunes Chorus at Thurston Middle School. 2100 Park Ave. (949) 874-4970; Mondays: 7 – 9 p.m.; Free to attend; www.lagunatuneschorus.org

MARCH 7 & 14, APRIL 18 & 25, MAY 2 & 9Senior Art Escapes (Two-part workshops for ages 55 & up.)March: Learn watercolor leaves and florals with Lydia DelgadoApril: Learn Eco-dying with Reem Khalil, using plant dyes on canvasMay: Learn to use photo and painting apps using iPhones with Mary Galino

LOCA Arts Education at Laguna Beach Community Center . 380 Third St. (949) 363-4700; 1 - 3 p.m.; $30

MARCH 10Art in the MorningJoin LPAPA artists Rick J. Delanty, Rita Pacheco and Wendy Wirth for an indoor painting workshop,work in small groups of beginning, intermediate or advance level artists. Participants (ages 9 & up).

Laguna Plein Air Painters Association & LOCA Arts Education. Top of the World Elementary School – Multipurpose Room. 21601 Treetop Ln.(949) 376-3635; 9 – 11:30 a.m.; $40; www.lpapa.org

MARCH 10, APRIL 14 & MAY 12View Sea Lions- Make ArtView live sea lions, learn how they’re rescued, then enjoy an ocean-themed art class. March 10: Sketch a sea lion in watercolor with Hedy BuzanApril 14: Create a sea lion greeting card, using printmaking with Hedy BuzanMay 12: Sketch a squid in oil pastels with September McGee

LOCA Arts Education at Pacific Marine Mammal Center . 20612 Laguna Canyon Rd.(949) 363-4700; 9 – 10:30 a.m.; Adults $20 /Kids $15

MARCH 12Laguna Beach Landscapes: Mentor Paint OutJoin LPAPA Signature Artists Lisa Mozzini-McDill and Anthony Salvo for a fun and informative MentorPaint Out. Artists of all painting levels are invited to paint alongside LPAPA’s Mentor Artists who willprovide feedback to help artists improve their skills and take their painting to the next level (adults only).

Laguna Plein Air Painters Association & LOCA Arts Education. Alta Laguna Park. Alta Laguna Blvd. (949) 376-3635; 9 – 11:30 a.m.; Free;www.lpapa.org

MARCH 17“Lay It Down and Leave It” Join LPAPA Signature Artist Debra Huse for a 1-day indoor/in-studio landscapepainting workshop designed to teach techniques to create a more effortlessplein air painting. (Limited space, adults only.)

Laguna Plein Air Painters Association & LOCA Arts Education. Top of the World Elementary School –Multipurpose Room. 21601 Treetop Ln. (949) 376-3635; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; $150; www.lpapa.org

APRIL 22Learn to Watercolor on the BeachTour the tidepools, view live creatures, then paint beautiful sketches in a journal.

LOCA Arts Education at Treasure Island Beach . South Coast Hwy at Wesley Dr. (949) 363-4700; 10 – 11:30 a.m.; $35

MARCH, APRIL, MAY CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Debra Huse

Lydia Delgado

Josh Nelson

Yoshika Masuda

Hope Boykin

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MAY 3First Thursdays Art WalkEnjoy an evening experiencing art through artistdemonstrations and exhibition openings at ArtWalk member galleries and Laguna Art Museum.Free trolley services.

City-wide; (949) 683-6871; 6 – 9 p.m.; Free

Laguna Art Museum • 307 Cliff Dr. The museum offers freeadmission and docents are available for tours.

JoAnne Artman Gallery • 326 North Coast Hwy.“Saddle Up II.” Featuring Works by Billy Schenck & Greg Miller.

The Redfern Gallery • 1540 South Coast Hwy. , Suite 103“Laguna Beach Art Association – 100 years.” Presenting worksby the original artists who began the Laguna Art Colony,featuring Edgar Payne, Anna Hills, Maurice Braun, andBenjamin Brown.

Laguna Dance Festival at Salt Fine Art, WhitneyGallery and more…Art in Motion - Free live dance performances amid works ofcontemporary art. New and thrilling dance in your favoritegallery spaces.

foaSOUTH • 1006 South Coast Hwy. Featuring the artwork of Bradford Salamon.

MAY 16 – MAY 27Hershey Felder BeethovenHershey Felder brings Ludwig van Beethoven to lifethrough the eyes of a Viennese Doctor who as a boyspent Beethoven’s last years by the Maestro’s side.Featuring some of the composer's greatest works.


MAY 17LOCA Art ClubThe Art of Theatrical Stage Design: Artists fromLaguna Playhouse will show how sets and propsare designed and constructed. Examples from theupcoming Clybourne Park will be featured.

LOCA Arts Education at LCAD Gallery . 374 Ocean Ave.(949) 363-4700; 4 - 6 p.m.; $20 / LOCA members free

MAY 17Film Night: Dr. StrangeloveArtist Jorg Dubin introduces a personal favorite.

Laguna ArtMuseum 307 Cliff Dr.(949) 494-8971; 7 p.m.; Eventincluded withmuseumadmission

MAY 24Grace Kook-Anderson: Tony DeLap andthe Best Kept Secret Years at UC IrvineLecture by the former LAM curator, now Arleneand Harold Schnitzer Curator of Northwest Art atthe Portland Art Museum.


MAY 28Memorial Day Concert50-piece concert band playing tunes from the GreatAmerican Song Book, popular marches, andrecognized classical works.

Laguna Community Concert Band . Main BeachCobblestones on South Coast Hwy. (949) 633-7236;12:30 – 2 p.m.; Free

MAY 31Laguna Art Museum: A Centennial History, 1918-2018Director Malcolm Warner introduces and signscopies of his newly released book.

Laguna Art Museum . 307 Cliff Dr. (949) 494-8971; 6 p.m.; Free

MAY 4, 11, 18 & 25 Sunset SerenadesEnjoy an evening of free live music.

May 04: Jackie Menter Trio – ClassicalMay 11: Jack Benny – Eclectic/Acoustic Pop trioMay 18: The Phil Gough/Alan Deremo Project – JazzMay 25: (World Music) Maestro Lazaro Galarraga and Friends – Afro Cuban Music

City of Laguna Beach at Heisler Park Amphitheater Cliff Dr. (949) 497-0722 ext. 5; 6:30 p.m. to sunset; Free

MAY 7 – MAY 21LPAPA inResidenceExhibition2nd AnnualLPAPA“Waterworks” This juried show isbeing presented incollaboration withthe Joe Hanks VanCleave Foundation

For The Arts. LPAPA artists who will be exhibitingworks all done in transparent watercolor medium.Reception May 12 ( 5 – 7 p.m.) with awards at 6 p.m.

Laguna Plein Air Painters Association Forest & Ocean Gallery . 480 Ocean Ave. (949) 376-3635;Sun - Fri 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Free

MAY 10Live! at the Museum Artist TBA

Laguna Beach Live! at Laguna Art Museum . 307 Cliff Dr.(949) 715-9713; 7 - 8 p.m.; Event included with museumadmission

MAY 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20A Little Night MusicDelightful, charming and at times heartbreaking,with gorgeous, lush music by Stephen Sondheim,including “Send in the Clowns.”

No Square Theatre at Historic Legion Hall . 384 Legion St.(949) 715-0333; Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m. Sundays 6:30 p.m.; $12 – $35

CALL FOR ARTISTSLiterary LaureateHonorarium: $10,000 Deadline: March 1, 2018Open to Laguna Beach residents. Application: www.lagunabeachcity.slideroom.com

Art That’s Small at City HallHonorarium: 1st $500, 2nd $250, 3rd $125Deadline: March 10, 2018 Pre-registration through March 5, 2018 (although not required)Artwork must be delivered to City Hall, 505 Forest Avenue between9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Artworks must be12” with frame and smaller. Open to Orange County residents.

2018 Banner Competition Honorarium: $2,200 Deadline: March 12, 2018Prospective design, application andsupplemental materials must be deliveredto Community Services, Susi Q andCommunity Center, 380 3rd Street by 12 p.m.Open to Orange County residents.

Information: Mike McGregor, Arts Program [email protected]

These programs have been funded bythe lodging establishments and City ofLaguna Beach.

2018 CALL FOR PUBLIC ARTISTS

Deadline: March 19, 2018Application and project information is available atwww.lagunabeachcity.slideroom.com

Agate Street Beach Access ProjectHonorarium: $30,000Funded by Laguna Beach residents Linda and Tony Bonnici

Thalia Street Beach Access ProjectHonorarium: $30,000Funded by Laguna Beach resident Greg Nathanson

Third Street Stairway ProjectHonorarium: $50,000Funded by Laguna Beach residents Tammie Arnold and Mark Porterfield

Information: Sian Poeschl, Cultural Arts Manager, [email protected]

Arts CommissionLAGUNA BEACH

Greg Miller

MAY

Jeff Skarvan

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