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TODAY

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.

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 runs 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. Bring poems to this free evening of

poetry sharing and reading.

SATURDAY

ASIAN ARTS DAY

The Festival of Arts is hosting Asian Arts Day from noon to 4 p.m.

The day is in celebration of the diversity of arts, experience the

art, beauty, ceremony and history of many different Asian cultures.

It will feature hands-on workshops, demonstrations and more. The

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

494-1145.

ARTIST RECEPTION

Diane DeBilzan Gallery is hosting an artist reception from 7 to 9

p.m. Aug. 23. The gallery features new paintings and sculptures by

abstract expressionist William DeBilzan, bronze sculptures by Louis

Longi and hand-carved spirit poles by John Geldersma. For

information, call 494-5757. Diane DeBilzan Gallery is located at 224

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

BOOKS LIVE PREMIERE

The Festival of Arts is hosting the premiere event of Books Live!

at the Forum Theatre from 2 to 4 p.m. with Jane Seymour and James

Keach performing the readings for this first event. The actors will

read passages from stories from multi-cultural, classic, contemporary

narratives and comedy. The series will continue on Nov. 8, Dec. 6,

Jan. 10 and Feb. 14. Tickets are $25 and $20. The Festival is located

at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. For information, call 494-1145.

SAWDUST LIVE ART AUCTION

The Sawdust Art Festival will host the 17th annual Art Auction

with proceeds going toward the Sawdust Artist Benevolence Fund,

helping artists in times of need. All types of artwork are donated by

the Sawdust Festival artists and are available for purchase through

auction -- everything from original oil and watercolor paintings to

one-of-a-kind fine jewelry, ceramics and clothing. The auction starts

at noon at the main entertainment deck. The Sawdust is located at 935

Laguna Canyon Road. Information: 494-3030.

MUSIC IN THE

PARK CONCERT

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

the free summer concert series with “The Red Elvises” playing

Siberian rock, 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

FIVE 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 five-year anniversary throughout 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

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.

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.

Hennessy’s Tavern is at 213 Ocean Ave. (949) 494-2743.

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.

Marine Room is at 214 Ocean Ave. It offers a variety of music.

There is Lotto, Hot Spot jukebox, pool table, pinball, video games

and four satellite TVs, including two big screens. The Missiles of

October play unplugged every Thursday night from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30

a.m. and every Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. (949) 494-3027.

Partners Bistro is at 448 S. Coast Highway. Blues Tuesday offers a

two-for-one special on the house wine. Martini Madness happens every

Thursday night. Sunday: Judy Chamberlin, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Sunday. Dave Cross and Will Brady, Tuesday. Mark Norris, at 7 p.m.

Thursday. The Bistro is also having special Christmas Eve and New

Year’s Eve dinner menus. (949) 497-4441.

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

celebrated with complimentary hors d’oeuvres on its outdoor patio

from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday. A full cash bar is available. (949)

497-5051.

Romeo Cucina is at 249 Broadway. Live music Tuesdays through

Wednesdays. Salsa dancing Fridays. (949) 497-6627.

Royal Hawaiian 331 N. Coast Highway. Offers tropical drinks and

dining. (949) 494-8001.

Sandpiper is at 1183 S. Coast Highway. Live music every night.

(949) 494-4694.

San Shi Go is at 1100 S. Coast Highway. Japanese seafood, sushi

bar, sake, ocean view and patio dining. (949) 494-1551.

Sorrento Grille is at 370 Glenneyre St. Martinis and dining. (949)

494-8686.

The White House is at 340 S. Coast Highway. Live bands beginning

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

Sunday. Reggae Monday; salsa dancing Tuesday; rock, soul and rhythm

and blues Thursday. (949) 494-8088.

Woody’s at the Beach is at 1305 S. Coast Highway. Monday Night is

“Woody’s Unwrapped” offering home-style cooking, Thursday is 2 for 1

after 9 p.m. (949) 376-8809.