datebook

TODAY

The Queen of Hearts Guild will celebrate their 40th Anniversary of

serving Children’s Hospital of Orange County, 6 p.m., May 3. Guests will

enjoy a free-flowing wine tasting, live and silent auctions, a sit-down

dinner and Medieval entertainment at Tivoli Terrace, 650 Laguna Canyon

Road. Tickets are $60; prize tickets are $10. Reservations: (949)

497-2397.

SATURDAY

Diane Nelson Fine Art will host an artist reception for Eric Zener and

Nathan Rohlander from 7 to 9 p.m. on May 4. Both artists will be in

attendance and light refreshments will be served at 435 Ocean Ave. The

show will run through June 2. Information: (949) 494-2440. Web:

www.dianenelson.com.

The Laguna Beach Heritage Committee will hold a guided walking tour of

downtown Laguna from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 4 and May 18. The

tour will start at the Laguna Beach Public Library, 363 Glenneyre St.

Information: (949) 497-0320. Web: www.lagunabeachcity.org.

The Laguna Beach High School Alumni Assn. together with individual

alumni are sponsoring the annual “All Class Reunion.” Food, refreshments

and fun will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heisler Park on Cliff

Drive at Myrtle St. Information: (949) 464-2107.

Laguna Beach High School Dance Company presents its 14th original

dance concert “VOLUME.” The show, produced and directed by Tod Kubo, will

end its run at 7:30 p.m. May 4 at the Artists Theatre, 625 Park Ave.

Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets and information:

(949) 497-7743. Web: www.lagunadance.com.

The Temple Hills Community Assn.’s annual party will take place from 6

to 10 p.m., May 4 at the newly completed home of Doug and Judy Anderson,

800 Canyon View Drive. The “Cinco de Mayo” festivities will follow a

brief annual meeting. Members and friends are welcome to bring an hors

d’oeuvre for everyone to share. A donation of $15 is suggested for those

attending, with any leftover funds going to THCA for its newsletter and

other activities. Parking is limited. Reservation: Jenny Radisay, (949)

376-4008.

SUNDAY

Laguna Craft Guild will hold an art & crafts show by Laguna Beach

artists from 10 a.m. to dusk on May 5. The show is open the public at the

Cobblestone area on Main Beach.

Laguna Beach Live! presents Duo Sesoko, the exciting guitar duo of

Eric Brenton and Lee Zimmer. The College Art Gallery will also be open

from 1 to 3 p.m. to view the exciting Graduating Student Exhibition,

highlighting the extraordinary work by the next generation of fine

artists, graphic designers, illustrators and animators. The event will

take place at the Art Institute of Southern California, 2222 Laguna

Canyon Road. Information: 376-6000. Web: www.aiscnews.org.

MONDAY

The Laguna Community Concert Band will present a concert of American

music with fifth grade band students from Top of The World and El Morro

Schools. The concert, directed by Dr. William Nicholls, will begin at 6

p.m. on May 6 at the Artists Theatre, 625 Park Ave. For information call

Carol Reynolds at (949) 497-0986.

TUESDAY

Laguna Culinary Arts will hold Holistic Gourmet Lunches, an hour of

culinary demonstrations and tastings. Recipe handouts will be provided

and menus will be created using farm-fresh produce. Classes start at

noon, May 17 and 31 at 550 South Coast Highway, 2nd Floor. Price: $25 per

person, per class. Information: (949) 494-0745. Web:

www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

THURSDAY

The Laguna Beach Brewing Company will host “One Funny Night” hosted by

Lynn Epstein. The laughter starts at 8 p.m., May 9 at 422 South Coast

Highway. Information: (949) 499-2337.

No Square Theatre will host auditions for ‘HONK!’ Open to actors,

singers, dancers and movers ages 5-95. No experience needed. Auditions

will take place 4 to 8 p.m., May 7 and 9. at the Square One Rehearsal

Studio, 221 Broadway. Appointments call (949) 497-2584. Web:

www.nosquare.org.

MAY 11

Nancy Milby the executive director of Laguna Culinary Arts will hold

classes on Smoking & Grilling. Explore new ways to use your barbecue to

create simple and delicious smoked and grilled vegetables, fish, meat and

poultry. Classes will take place at 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., May 11 and

June 22 at 550 S. Coast Highway, 2nd Floor. Price: $95 per person, per

class. Information: (949) 494-0745. Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

Vision: A Global Gallery will host a cocktail reception for Laguna

Beach painter Vanessa Rothe. Hors d’oeurves and wine will be served at

the “Provence-themed” reception where guests will have the opportunity

view the works and mingle from 6 to 9 p.m. on May 11. Rothe’s works will

be on exhibit through June 3. The gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

daily at 1294 South Coast Highway. Information: (949) 376-7406.

MAY 12

Laguna Culinary Arts invites you to spend a relaxing and enjoyable

morning with Mom while you create a sumptuous spread of Springtime brunch

food. The class will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 12 at 550 S.

Coast Highway, 2nd Floor. Price: $95 per person or $150 for two.

Information: (949) 494-0745. Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

Laguna Culinary Arts invites you join them for a “pairs only” evening

and have fun working together to create a delicious and memorable meal.

The class takes place from 5 to 9 p.m., May 12 at 550 S. Coast Highway,

2nd Floor. Price: $150 for two. Information: (949) 494-0745. Web:

www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

MAY 16

The Laguna Beach Police Department in conjunction with the Laguna

Beach Exchange Club will be hosting the police department awards banquet

at 6 p.m. on May 16. Members of the police department receive various

awards for their acts of heroism and valor for events that occurred

during the year 2001 at Tivoli Too!, 777 Laguna Canyon Road. Tickets:

$30. Reservations: (949) 497-0386.

MAY 19

Village Laguna will host its 30th annual Laguna Charm House Tour from

Noon - 3:30 p.m. on May 19. Buses will take visitors to five locations

from the Festival of Arts grounds, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Advance

tickets are $30 and tickets the day of the event will be $35. For tickets

you purchase them at participating stores or you can write to P.O. Box

1309, Laguna Beach, California 92652.

MAY 20

The Laguna Beach Historical Society presents a lecture on noted Laguna

Beach resident and author, Richard Haliburton starting at 7:30 p.m. on

May 20. Author William Taylor will lecture at City Council Chambers, 505

Forest Ave. Information: (949) 497-0320. Web: www.lagunabeachcity.org.

MAY 21

Laguna Culinary Arts begins day one of “Food as Art,” a three-day

class that focuses on the preparation and presentation of simple, yet

elegant and delicious dishes. Each day students will enjoy lunch plus

afternoon snacks and “take home” items. Class will be from 9:30 a.m. to

4:30 p.m., May 21-23 at 550 S. Coast Highway, 2nd Floor. Price: $385.

Information: (949) 494-0745. Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

MAY 23

[seven degrees] will open a UCI student exhibition titled CoDz with an

artist reception, 6 to 9 p.m., May 23. The exhibition will run through

May 28 at 891 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 376-1555. Web:

www.seven-degrees.com.

MAY 26

The Laguna Canyon Conservancy will hold a guided 3-mile hike from 8:30

to 10 a.m. on May 26. Hikers will learn about the natural history of

Laguna Beach and will meet at 20101 Laguna Canyon Road. Parking is free

and a $2 contribution is suggested. Information: (949) 497-0320. Web:

www.lagunabeachcity.org.

Former Disney background animator and artist James Coleman will make a

personal appearance with James DeShazo at Wyland Galleries. Both artists

will talk about their careers, answer questions and unveil new releases.

The event is free and starts at 1 to 4 p.m., May 26. The gallery is at

218 Forest Ave. Information: (800) WYLAND-0. Web:

www.wylandworldwide.com/featuredartists.

MAY 29

[seven degrees] will present UCI resident artist Megen Susuki and her

motion capture exhibition May 29. The exhibition will run through June 4

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

www.seven-degrees.com.

JUNE 5

[seven degrees] will open an exhibition by artist James Muttetti with

an artist reception, 6 to 9 p.m., June 5. The exhibition will run through

August 31 at 891 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 376-1555. Web:

www.seven-degrees.com.

JUNE 17

No Square Theatre will host auditions for “Bugsy Malone.” Open to

actors, singers, dancers and movers ages 5-95. No experience needed.

Auditions will take place 3 to 7 p.m., June 17 and 18 at the Square One

Rehearsal Studio, 221 Broadway. Appointments call (949) 497-2584. Web:

www.nosquare.org.

JUNE 21

[seven degrees] will open Laguna Legends, featuring the work of Dion

Wright and Roark Gourley. An artist reception begins at 6 to 9 p.m., June

21 in the front gallery, 891 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949)

376-1555. Web: www.seven-degrees.com.

ONGOING

Children/Library

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

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

The Laguna Beach Library continues to host Preschool Story time at 11

a.m. every Wednesday 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 MARKETS

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.

FITNESS

Bikram Yoga of Laguna Beach holds classes on weekdays at 7 a.m., 9

a.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; weekends 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Students practice 26 yoga positions in a 100-degree heated environment.

The studio is at 615 North Coast Highway. Information: (949) 376-7077.

Web: bikramyogalaguna.com.

The Laguna Beach Boys and Girls Club offers “Mommy and Me” classes for

children ages 3-5 and parents. Led by Nina Phillips Frank, the class

costs $5 and takes place from 12:15 to 1 p.m., every Thursday.

Information: (949) 376-7113.

The Laguna Beach Boys and Girls Club offers ‘Play Yoga’ for 3-5 year

old kids and their parents at 12:15 p.m. every Thursday. Taught by Nanci

Phillips-Frank include music, stories, games that build healthy bodies

and minds. Each class costs $5. Information: (949) 376-7113.

Laguna Yoga will continue the Yoga Basics Workshop at 12:30 to 2:30

p.m. on Saturdays. Preregistration is recommended and classes are $25.

(949) 497-2022

Wild Oats in conjunction with Dr. Norris Carr N.D. will present Health

Nights from 6-7:30 p.m. every Friday evening at 1060 N. Coast Highway.

Reservations: (949) 494-6576.

Fun Stuff To Do

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

(949) 494-3050. Open 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day. Admission is free

but donations are welcome. To schedule a group presentation, please call

for an appointment.