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SATURDAY

Diedrichs

The coffeehouse will present singer and acoustic performer Alicia

Grant from 8 to 11 p.m. at 180 North Coast Highway. Information: (949)

497-7660.

SUNDAY

Pageant of the Masters

The 2002 Pageant of the Masters will present, “Heroes and Heroines.”

The performance will begin at 8:30 p.m., July 7 through Aug. 30 at 650

Laguna Canyon Road. Tickets range from $15 to 65. Information: (949)

497-6582. Web: www.foapom.org.

MONDAY

The California Choreographers Dance Festival will be co-sponsored by

the Festival Arts. The first performance featuring work choreographed by

Abdoulaye Camara will take place at 5:30 p.m., July 8 at 650 Laguna

Canyon Road. Information: (949) 497-8032. Web: www.cadancefest.com.

TUESDAY

Laguna Beach Public Library

The library will present the NCL Readers who will read a variety of

stories for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 at 11 a.m., every Tuesday. The

library is at 363 Glenneyre St. Information: (949) 497-1733.

Laguna Playhouse

The Laguna Playhouse will present “Always . . . Patsy Cline,” a

musical based on the life and music of country artist Patsy Cline and a

Texas housewife, Louise Seger who were friends until Cline’s untimely

death in a 1963 plane accident. Sally Struthers will star in the role of

Louise Seger. The play will preview July 9 through 12 and premiere on

July 13 running through August 25. The playhouse is at 606 Laguna Canyon

Road. Information: (949) 497-ARTS (2787). Web: www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

WEDNESDAY

[seven-degrees]

The gallery will celebrate the opening of an exhibit of work by

sculptor Louis Longi with an artist reception from 6 to 9 p.m., July 10

at 891 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 376-1555. Web:

www.seven-degrees.com.

JULY 13

J. Kamin Fine Art

The gallery will open a new collection titled, “Post World War II

Russian Impressionism,” featuring work by impressionists of genre,

landscape and portrait. The exhibit will open July 13 and run through

August 31, at 1590 South Coast Highway. Information: (949) 494-5076.

JULY 15

No Square Theatre

No Square Theatre will hold a creative theatre workshop taught by USC

director Steve Josephson. The class is aimed at children ages 10 to 15.

The 10-session class will feature theatre games and improvisation to

create and perform an original play. The class will take place from noon

to 2 p.m July 15 through July 19 and July 22 through July 26 at Square

One 221 Broadway. A performance will take place the last day of class.

$150. Information: (949) 497-2584. Web: www.nosquare.org.

JULY 17

[seven-degrees]

The gallery will celebrate the opening of an exhibit of work by Donnie

Molls with an artist reception from 6 to 9 p.m., July 17 at 891 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 376-1555. Web: www.seven-degrees.com.

JULY 18

No Square Theatre

No Square Theatre will hold an improvisation in jazz singing class

taught by Karen Gallinger. The class is open to beginning through

advanced singers ages 16 and older. The classes will meet from 7 to 9

p.m., July 18, 23, 25 and 30 at Square One, 221 Broadway. The final

performance will take place at 7 p.m., August 1. $150. Information: (949)

497-2584. Web: www.nosquare.org.

JULY 20

Latitude 33

Latitude 33 will host local author Andrew Winer who will read and sign

his first novel, “The Color Midnight Made.” The event from 4 to 6 p.m.,

July 20 at 311 Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 494-5403.

JULY 21

Music in the Park

The 2002 Music in the Park Concert Series will be kicked off by

traditional acoustic Celtic band Buzzworld. Everyone is invited to bring

a picnic and low-backed chair. The concert, sponsored by the City of

Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park Inc. will take

place from 5 to 7 p.m., July 21 in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and

Temple Terrace. Information: (949) 497-0716.

JULY 22

The California Choreographers Dance Festival

The California Choreographers Dance Festival will be co-sponsored by

the Festival Arts. The first performance featuring work by Jheri St.

James will take place at 5:30 p.m. and the second performance featuring

work choreographed by Dorcas Collins will take place at 6:30 p.m. July 22

at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 497-8032. Web:

www.cadancefest.com.

JULY 24

[seven-degrees]

The gallery will celebrate the opening of an exhibit of work by Ron

Pastucha with an artist reception from 6 to 9 p.m., July 24 at 891 Laguna

Canyon Road. Information: (949) 376-1555. Web: www.seven-degrees.com.

JULY 25

The Laguna Beach Brewing Company

Lynn Epstein will lead a lineup of eight comics for “One Funny Night.”

The show begins at 8 p.m., July 25 at 422 South Coast Highway. 499 2337.

The cover is $5 and a full bar and menu is available. Information: (949)

499-2337 or [email protected].

JULY 28

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Reno Jones for the second concert in the Music in the

Park Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and low-backed

chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., July 28

in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace. Information: (949)

497-0716.

JULY 30

The Sandston Gallery will open two new collections, “California

Vision,” watercolors by Shirley Amburgey and “Back Bay Scapes” by Luke

Spencer. The collections will be available for viewing July 30 through

September 3 at 384A North Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-6775.

JULY 31

Community Band

The Laguna Beach Community Band will perform from 6 to 8 p.m., July 31

at the Sawdust Festival, 965 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949)

494-2216. Web: www.lagunacommunityconcertband.org

[seven-degrees]

The gallery will celebrate the opening of an exhibit of work by

Christopher Schulz with an artist reception from 6 to 9 p.m. July 31 at

891 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 376-1555. Web:

www.seven-degrees.com.

AUG. 1

Shona Gallery of Stone

The Shona Gallery of Stone will open a solo exhibition for award

winning artist E.W. Lane. Lane’s contemporary works include collages of

unexpected items combined with a sophisticated painting style. There will

be a reception from 6 to 9 p.m., August 1 and the show will run through

August 31. The gallery is at 1476 South Coast Highway. Information: (949)

464-1154.

AUG. 4

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Caravana for the third concert in the Music in the Park

Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and low-backed

chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., August 4

in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace. Information: (949)

497-0716.

AUG. 5

California Choreographers Dance Festival

The California Choreographers Dance Festival will be co-sponsored by

the Festival Arts. The performance featuring work choreographed by

Allyson Jones and Johnny Tu will take place at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at 650

Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 497-8032. Web:

www.cadancefest.com.

No Square Theatre

No Square Theatre will hold a class on vocal improvisation taught by

Mary Lofstrom. The three-session class will take meet from 7 to 9 p.m.

Aug. 5, 7 and 9 at Square One, 221 Broadway. A family recital will take

place at 7 p.m. August 10. $70. Information: (949) 497-2584. Web:

www.nosquare.org.

AUG. 11

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Riders of the Purple Sage for the fourth concert in the

Music in the Park Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic

and low-backed chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7

p.m., August 11 in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace.

Information: (949) 497-0716.

AUG. 13

Community Band

The Laguna Beach Community Band will perform from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.,

August 13 at the Festival of the Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road.

Information: (949) 494-2216. Web: www.lagunacommunityconcertband.org

AUG. 18

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Soundbytes for the fifth concert in the Music in the

Park Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and low-backed

chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., August 18

in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace. Information: (949)

497-0716.

AUG. 19

California Choreographers Dance Festival

The California Choreographers Dance Festival will be co-sponsored by

the Festival Arts. The first performance titled, “Naked with Shoes” will

take place at 5:30 p.m. and the second performance featuring Afro

Caribbean dance will take place at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at 650 Laguna Canyon

Road. Information: (949) 497-8032. Web: www.cadancefest.com.

No Square Theatre

No Square Theatrewill hold a class on vocal audition for the musical

theatre taught by Saif Eddin. One class for teens ages 13 to 18 and

another for adults will cover every aspect to prepare an audition for the

musical theatre. . The youth class will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

August 19, 21 and 23 with the final at 11 a.m. August 24. The adult class

will take place from 7 to 9 p.m., August 20, 21 and 22 with the final at

2 p.m. August 24. All classes will take place at Square One, 221

Broadway. $100. Information: (949) 497-2584. Web: www.nosquare.org.

AUG. 25

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Ho Dad for the sixth concert in the Music in the Park

Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and low-backed

chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., August 25

in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace. Information: (949)

497-0716.

AUG. 27

Community Band

The Laguna Beach Community Band will perform a patriotic concert from

5:30 to 7:30 p.m., August 27 at the Festival of the Arts, 650 Laguna

Canyon Road. Information: (949) 494-2216. Web:

www.lagunacommunityconcertband.org

SEPT. 1

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Mongoose for the seventh concert in the Music in the

Park Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and low-backed

chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., September

1 in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace. Information: (949)

497-0716.

SEPT. 8

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Octavio Figueroa for the final concert in the Music in

the Park Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and

low-backed chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7

p.m., September 8 in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace.

Information: (949) 497-0716.

ONGOING

ART FESTIVALS

Art-A-Fair

The Art-A-Fair Festival is a community of nearly 130 artists who have

competed to be a part of the juried competition. The festival will be

open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to

10 p.m. Friday through Saturday through September 1. Art-a-Fair is at 777

Laguna Canyon Road. $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and Auto Club members

and children under 12 are free with an adult. Information: (949)

494-4514. Web: www.art-a-fair.com.

The Festival of Arts

Since 1932, the Festival of Arts has become world-renowned for its

juried fine art exhibition and the Pageant of the Masters. The festival

will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. through Sept. 1. It is at

650 Laguna Canyon Road. $5 for adults, $3 for children and seniors and

free for children 12 and under and Laguna Beach residents. Information:

(800) 487-3378. Web: www.foapom.org.

Sawdust Art Festival

The Sawdust Art Festival features more than 180 local artists from

varied disciplines who showcase and sell their work. Adults and children

can participate in “hands on” mini-classes with artists, and watch

demonstrations in glass blowing, painting, printmaking and ceramics. The

festival is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily through September 1.

$6.50 for adults, $5.50 for seniors, and $2 for children; $12 season pass

and $16 annual pass that includes the Winter Fantasy. The Sawdust

Festival is at 935 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 494-3030. Web:

www.sawdustartfestival.org.

Passport Laguna

The Laguna Beach Visitors Bureau has created the Passport to the Arts,

a single pass that gives visitors one admission to the Art-A-Fair

Festival, Festival of Arts, Laguna Art Museum and the Sawdust Festival,

including four trolley rides. The passport costs $15 and can be purchased

at the Visitors Bureau or the four arts attractions. Information: (800)

877-1115.

CHILDREN/LIBRARY

The Laguna Beach Library’s Pajama Storytime series starts at 7 p.m.

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

CLASSES

Laguna Culinary Arts holds Thursday morning classes that mirror the

popular evening classes with full menus and hands-on instruction. Classes

take place 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Thursday at 550 S. Coast Highway, 2nd

Floor. Price: $60 per person, per class. Information: (949) 494-0745.

Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

FARMERS MARKET

The Laguna Beach Certified California Farmers Market will be held from

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

Hall. (714) 573-0374.

FUN STUFF TO DO

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

(949) 494-3050. Open 10:00 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.

NIGHTLIFE

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

midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, 31106 South Coast Highway. 499-2663.

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

7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturdays and 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sundays at 384 Forest

Ave.

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

and caters to the gay lifestyle, 1401 South Coast Highway. 494-7588.

Hennessy’s Tavern is at 213 Ocean Ave. 494-2743.

Hotel Laguna’s The Lounge hosts Robert Fields Wednesdays through

Fridays. Paula Prince performs Saturdays and Sundays.

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

464-3908.

Laguna Beach Brewing Company at 422 South Coast Highway has live music

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

available. Sunday: The 3rd Degree, 4 to 8 p.m. $10 admission. 499-BEER.

Marine Room is at 214 Ocean Ave. They offer a variety of music. There

is Lotto, Hot Spot juke box, pool table, pinball, video games, four

satellite TVs with two big screens. Friday and Saturday: Jasso and

Garcia, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Sunday: Missiles of October, 4 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday: Clockwork Acoustic, 8 p.m. to midnight. Thursday: Missiles of

October, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 494-3027.

Partners Bistro is at 448 South Coast Highway. Martini Madness happens

every Thursday night. Sunday: Hot Buttered Blues, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Thursday: Will Brady, 7 to 10 p.m. 497-4441.

Picayo Restaurant is at 610 North Coast Highway. Happy hour is

celebrated with complimentary hors d’hoeuvres on their outdoor patio

takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday. A full cash bar is

available. 497-5051.

Romeo Cucina is at 249 Broadway. There is live music Tuesdays through

Wednesdays. Salsa dancing on Fridays. 497-6627.

Sandpiper is at 1183 South Coast Highway. There is live music every

night. 494-4694.

The White House is at 340 South Coast Highway. There are live bands

beginning at 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 p.m. Wednesday

through Sunday. There is reggae Monday; Salsa dancing Tuesday; rock, soul

and rhythm and blues Thursday. 494-8088.

Club M is at 680 South 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.

Ocean Avenue Brewery is at 237 Ocean Ave. Music usually starts at 10

p.m. 497-3381.