AROUND TOWN - June 22, 2007

FRIDAY

MUSIC IN THE PARK

Three small ensembles from the Laguna Community Concert band will play selections in Lang Park, on Wesley Drive across from Montage, in the park’s mosaic bowl. The performance begins at 5:30 p.m. The free concert will feature jazz and folk music. Call (949) 497-0986 for more information.

CLASSICAL CONCERTO

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach, 429 Cypress Drive, will host two classically trained Russian musicians who will play piano and violin. The performance is at 8 p.m. and will be $20 at the door. Tickets can also be purchased by calling (949) 497-4568.

SATURDAY

CHILD RECITAL

Miss Linda’s Castle Fifth Annual Dance Recital will be performed in Laguna Beach High School’s Artists’ Theatre at 2 p.m. (also Sunday). Students ages 3 to 12 will sing and dance in “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Jetsons,” and “The Grand Imperial Cirque de Paris” themed acts. Tickets are $10. Call Linda Haylett for more information at (949) 388-8407.

SUNDAY

BELLY DANCE PARTY

Take a belly dancing class and watch professional and student dancers from 1-5 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Community Center, 384 Legion St. Admission is $2, plus a potluck dish to share; or $5 without a dish. Proceeds benefit the Middle Eastern Dance and Culture Assn. For more information, contact Jheri St. James via e-mail at [email protected], or by calling (949) 494-5031.

WINE SEMINAR

The Montage Resort & Spa holds weekly wine seminars from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Loft Bistro, 30801 So. Coast Highway. This week’s seminar is “Southern Italy, Italy’s New Frontier.” $25 per person; call (949) 715-6420 to make a reservation.

WEDNESDAY

BEACH FORUM

The Laguna Ocean Foundation will hold a forum to discuss local beach and intertidal issues at the Aliso Creek Inn, 31106 S. Coast Highway, at 7 p.m. Marine Protection Officer Calla Allison will be the featured speaker.

BOOK DISCUSSION

Writer Jeff Wasserstrom will discuss his new book “China’s Brave New World” at the Latitude 33 Bookshop, 311 Ocean Ave., at 6:30 p.m. He will be available to sign his book and answer questions after the reading. Mo Van will discuss her book “Singing Off Key” at the shop on Thursday, also at 6:30 p.m. Call (949) 494-5403 for more information.

THURSDAY

DISBELIEF DOCUMENTARY

Atheists United Inc. will show the first in a three-part documentary on the topic of “Disbelief” originally broadcast by the BBC.

The presentation will be in the Wells Fargo Bank Community Room, 260 Ocean Ave., at 7:30 p.m.

Admission, parking and refreshments are free.

ONGOING

FARMERS MARKET

The Laguna Beach certified California farmers market takes place from 8 to noon Saturdays at the Lumberyard parking lot next to City Hall.

Information: (714) 573-0374.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

The Laguna Beach Public Library presents Preschool Story Time at 11 a.m. every Wednesday followed by cookies and punch. The library is at 363 Glenneyre St.

Information: (949) 497-1733.

READING PROGRAM

The Laguna Beach Library’s Turbo Tuesday Programs start at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at 363 Glenneyre St. Information: (949) 497-1733.

VISIT WITH SEA LIONS

Friends of the Sea Lions of Laguna Beach, 20612 Laguna Canyon Road is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. Admission is free, donations welcome.

To schedule a group presentation, call for an appointment: (949) 494-3050.

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 garden and private residence are held Tuesday through Saturday at 10 a.m., and must be scheduled two weeks in advance.

Information: (949) 497-0716, ext. 6.