ART FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

TODAY

?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

?Drexx Cannon, jazz rock, 1 to 4 p.m.;

?Al Politano Trio, jazz guitar, 6 to 9 p.m.

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SUNDAY

?Sounds of Paradise, steel drum, surf, noon to 3 p.m.;

?Satin Blue, blues, 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

?The Ramon Banda Quartet, Latin Jazz, 6 to 8 p.m.?

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SATURDAY

?Dirk K Trio, Contemporary Jazz Fusion, 6 to 8 p.m.

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SUNDAY

?The Art of Cooking, 1 to 2 p.m. Jamie Gwen is a chef, food correspondent, and lifestyle expert who has demonstrated her cooking talents on radio and TV stations for audiences around the world.

Her book “Good Food for Good Times” is a reference for special occasions.

?Blues Fest, 2 to 4 p.m., Peter Dobson Blues Band.

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

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MONDAY

?Dirk K, light jazz guitar, 6 to 8 p.m.

TUESDAY

?Evan Stone, jazz, 6 to 8 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY

?Youth Arts Education Days with LOCA, noon to 2 p.m. clay sculptures with Valerie Gorrell.

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

?The Girls, acoustic, 6 to 8 p.m.

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THURSDAY

?Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate Series, 5 to 8 p.m., with the Foreman Society, featuring Blake Aaron.

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

?Rob Eller Band, acoustic rock, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Daddy Roots and the Reggae Groovers, 5:30 to 9:45 p.m.

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SATURDAY

?Upstream, reggae, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Bayadera, alternative rock, 5:30 to 9:45 p.m.

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SUNDAY

?Benise, Latin jazz, noon to 4:30 p.m.; The Girls, light rock, 5:30 to 9:45 p.m.; JJ & the Habibis, 6 and 7 p.m.

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MONDAY

?Superlark, classic rock, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Circle Around the Moon, rock-blues, 5:30 to 9:45 p.m.

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TUESDAY

?Kindread Trio, Caribbean, noon to 4:30 p.m.; Jukebox Scandal, rock & roll, 5:30 to 9:45 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY

?E&E; Animals, professional wild animal show, 10:30 a.m. to noon.; Blue Latitude, contemporary jazz, noon to 4:30 p.m.; James Grant Mythology, modern blues, 5:30 to 9:45 p.m.

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THURSDAY

?Kelly Fitzgerald Trio, folk rock, noon to 4:30 p.m.; The Eliminators Surf Band, 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 under. Information, (949) 494 to 3030, or visit sawdustartfestival.com