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FRIDAY

NO SQUARE THEATRE

The theatre presents “Bugsy Malone.” A cast of 54 youngsters play

Prohibition-era mobsters in this tongue-in-cheek tribute to the 1920s

gangster flick. This pie-flinging, pinstripe-wearing saga culminates

with a nonviolent gang war where flying pies take the place of

bullets. The musical will play at 7 p.m. Aug. 16 and 2 p.m. Aug. 17

and 18 at Laguna Beach High School Artists’ Theatre, 625 Park Ave.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for children. Information: (949)

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

SATURDAY

FESTIVAL OF ARTS

The Festival of Arts will have an Asian Arts day. The Festival

grounds will be open from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at 650 Laguna Canyon

Road. Tickets range from $15 to 65. Information: (949) 497-6582. Web:

www.foapom.org.

LIVE PAINTING EXHIBITION

Wyland Galleries will host four American artists in a live

painting exhibition. The artists will discuss their work and

background, and give attendees a rare glimpse into their painting

techniques. The event will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. at 218 Forest

Ave. Information: (949) 497-9494.

VILLAGE GALLERY

World-renowned artist Vadik Suljakov will make a personal

appearance at Village Gallery. This special event will take place

from 8 to 10 p.m. at 502 S. Coast Highway. The exhibition will

continue through the end of October. Information: (800) 546-5233.

MIRANDA INTERNATIONAL

The gallery will host a wine-tasting and reception with artists

Anton Arkhipov, Robert Cook and Michelle Samerjan. The event will

take place from 7 to 10 p.m. at 357 S. Coast Highway. Reservations

are suggested. Information: (949) 497-4491 or (949) 376-8850.

SUNDAY

SPINNING TALES

The Laguna Art Museum will host “Talk Story” with surfers and

artists as part of its Real Life in the Coastal Zone: Surf Culture

Lecture Series. Guests include Renny Yater, Sally Yater, Dale Velzy,

Y formerly known as Tom Morey, Kenny Price, Billy Al Bengston,

Jericho Poppler and others will spin tales about the rides of their

lives. The event will take place at 11 a.m. 307 Cliff Drive.

Information: (949) 494-6531. Web: www.lagunaartmuseum.org.

THE ESTHER WELLS COLLECTION

The gallery will celebrate a new exhibit of work by impressionist

Shirley Murray titled “For a Moment.” A reception will take place

from 1 to 4 p.m. at 1390 S. Coast Highway. The exhibit will run

through Sept. 15. Information: (949) 494-2497. Web: www.estherwells

collection.com.

SUNDAY CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES

The Festival of the Arts in conjunction with Music in the Park and

the City of Laguna Beach will present Duo Sesoko. The guitarists will

perform from 2 to 4 p.m. at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Tickets are $5

for adults and $3 for seniors and students. Children under 12 are

free. Information: (949) 497-6582. Web: www.foapom.org.

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 will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. in

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

497-0716.

MONDAY

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. at 650

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

www.cadancefest.com.

NO SQUARE THEATER

No Square Theater will hold a class on vocal audition for the

musical theater taught by Saif Eddin. One class for teens 13 to 18

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

for the musical theater. The youth class will take place from 4:30 to

6 p.m. Aug. 19, 21 and 23, with the final at 11 a.m. Aug. 24. The

adult class will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 20, 21 and 22, with

the final at 2 p.m. Aug. 24. All classes will take place at Square

One, 221 Broadway. $100. Information: (949) 497-2584. Web:

www.nosquare.org.

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE

The Tony Award-nominated Broadway star, Susan Egan and Laguna’s

very own singing sensation Lisa Richard will come together to present

a spectacular evening of song and stories. Two performances,

presented by special arrangement with Karen Rymar, will take place at

7 and 9 p.m. at 606 Laguna Canyon Road. Tickets are $25. Information:

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

LAGUNA COLLEGE

OF ART AND DESIGN

The college will launch the new academic year with “The annual

Juried Alumni Exhibition.” The collection of original artwork by

talented alumni will open Aug. 19 and run through Sept. 21 at the

Ettinger Gallery of Laguna College, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road.

Information: (949) 376-6000. Web: www.lagunacollege.edu.

THURSDAY

THURSDAY WINE TASTING AND JAZZ SERIES

The Festival of the Arts in conjunction with Kendall-Jackson

wineries will present Kirk K. The concert will take place from 4:30

to 7:30 p.m. at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. Tickets for the wine tasting

are $5. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and students.

Children under 12 are free. Information: (949) 497-6582.

CONTEMPORARY

SURF CINEMA

Laguna Art Museum, in association with Poor Specimen and

Steelehouse Distribution, will present “Shelter and Fifth Symphony

Document” as part of its contemporary surf film series. “Shelter”

features Rob Machado and Shane Dorian along with Joel Tudor, Nat

Young, Mick Fanning, and Malia Jones. “Fifth Symphony Document” takes

us on a soulful journey around the world in a rediscovery of the

wandering spirit of surf filmmaking, featuring Shane Dorian, Ben

Brough, Conan Hayes, Mikala Jones, Greg Browning, and Kelly Slater.

Directors Andy Carlson and Chad Campbell, who will make a live

appearance. The show will start at 7 p.m. at Laguna South Coast

Cinema, 162 S. Coast Highway. Tickets are $10. Information: (949)

494-6531. Web: www.lagunaartmuseum.org.

[SEVEN-DEGREES]

[seven-degrees] of Sound will present the grand finale. The doors

open at 6 p.m. for cafe style dining on the hillside terrace and the

performance will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. [seven-degrees] is

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

www.seven-degrees.com.

AUG. 24

NEW MILLENNIUM CONCERT

Works by Mozart, Chopin and Debussy will be performed along with

several world premiere compositions at Jeffrey Briar’s “New

Millennium Concert.” The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian

Hall, 429 Cypress Drive. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors and

$10 general. Information: (949) 3761939.

AUG. 25

SUNDAY CLASSICAL

MUSIC SERIES

The Festival of the Arts in conjunction with Music in the Park and

the City of Laguna Beach will present the Fries-Glenn Duo. The

concert will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. at 650 Laguna Canyon Road.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and students. Children

under 12 are free. Information: (949) 497-6582. Web: www.foapom.org.

LAGUNA ART MUSEUM

The Laguna Art Museum will host “Is Surfing Design?” as part of

its Real Life in the Coastal Zone: Surf Culture Lecture Series. David

Carson, designer of the book Surf Culture, and a surfer for over

thirty years will discuss the relationship between surfing and his

design. The event will take place at 5 p.m. at 307 Cliff Drive.

Information: (949) 494-6531. Web: www.lagunaartmuseum.org.

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 will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. in

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

497-0716.

AUG. 26

“Save It For The Stage: The Life of Reilly”

Charles Nelson Reilly will step out from the wings to take his

audience on the roller coaster ride of his life -- a life truly worth

sharing. The performance, presented by special arrangement with Don

Gregory, will take place at 7:30 p.m. at 606 Laguna Canyon Road.

Tickets are $40. Information: (949) 497-ARTS (2787). Web:

www.lagunaplay house.com.

AUG. 27

COMMUNITY BAND

The Laguna Beach Community Band will perform a patriotic concert

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

Road. Information: (949) 494-2216. Web: www.lagunacommunity

concertband.org

AUG. 29

LAGUNA COLLEGE

OF ART AND DESIGN

The Laguna College of Art and Design will host a reception with

the artists of the juried alumni exhibition. The event will take

place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 2222 Laguna Canyon Road. Information:

(949) 376-6000. Web: www.lagunacollege.edu.

SEPT. 22

LAGUNA ART MUSEUM

The Laguna Art Museum will host “Reflections on the Art and Life

of Rick Griffin” as part of its Real Life in the Coastal Zone: Surf

Culture Lecture Series. This slide discussion, moderated by Gordon

McClelland, will feature longtime friends of Griffin, including surf

guitarist Paul Johnson (of the Belairs), celebrity portrait

photographer Bob Seidemann, and contemporary artist Robert Williams.

The event will take place at 5 p.m. at 307 Cliff Drive. Information:

(949) 494-6531. Web: www.lagunaartmuseum.org.

SEPT. 28

PASSPORT IN STORE

Macy’s at South Coast Plaza will host a special day when people

can shop and support Laguna Shanti and other local HIV/AIDS

organizations from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Macy’s South Coast Plaza.

Before the big day, shoppers can purchase a $10 ticket from the

Laguna Shanti office and receive 10-20% off all regular priced, sale

and clearance merchandise all day throughout the store on Sept. 28.

Shoppers may pre-select their purchases at their convenience up to

three weeks before Passport In Store. Participants will also receive

a 10% discount at the Virgin Megastore on Bristol Street in Costa

Mesa. Laguna Shanti is located at 570 Glenneyre, Suite 101. Macy’s

South Coast Plaza is located at 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

Information: (949) 494-1446.

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 Sept. 1.

Art-a-Fair is at 777 Laguna Canyon Road. $5 for adults, $3 for

seniors, and Auto Club members and children 12 and younger 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. Free tours

are led by Festival artists at 2 and 4 p.m., daily. 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 younger and Laguna Beach residents.

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