Some events not to miss

EYE ON ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Art Walk

Don’t forget that the next First Thursday’s Art Walk is Oct. 3.

We’re so lucky to have such a unique art experience like this in

Laguna Beach.

However, unfortunately some places of business are taking

advantage of the event and posing themselves as members. So make sure

to look at the list of participants and honor the galleries who put

in a lot of work and pay their monthly dues to make the Art Walk

possible.

Pure Genius

Don’t forget the best ticket in town is going fast. You won’t want

to miss “Lagunatics” -- a spoof on Laguna Beach and current events

that affect us all. It sells out every year so if you want to find

out more information or purchase tickets call 497-2584 or go online

to www.nosquare.org.

Photo Exhibit

Laguna local Johnny Ratz is having a photo exhibition of hot rod,

custom and classic cars. There will be more than 50 original

photographs of Southern California cars. The opening reception is at

Ekstrom Gallery at 2135 Laguna Canyon Road. There will also be live

blues featuring the James Harman Band. James is well known for

excellent harmonica playing. The exhibit runs Oct. 3, 4, 5.

Information: 235-4355. Admission is free and there will be

refreshments and the public is welcome.

Sunday Surfing

This Sunday at 5 p.m. as part of its ongoing Surf Culture: A

History of Surfing exhibit, the Laguna Art Museum will be featuring

an all about Gidget extravaganza. Real life -- yes not fake -- Gidget

models will be recounting Gidgetesque stories along with Deanne

Stillman, author and writer for Rolling Stone. Laguna Art Museum is

at 307 Cliff Drive and can be reached at 494-8971 or online at

www.lagunaartmuseum.org.

Laguna College’s Fund-raiser

The Laguna College of Art & Design will hold a creative

fund-raiser to help raise money for the student scholarship fund.

It’s called Palette to Palate and it will be held at the Laguna

Culinary arts at 550 S. Coast Highway. The price is $300 per person.

For information call Julie Bondi at 360-6000 Ext. 229.

Chipper, Chipper

I can’t say enough about the Cougar Fund and the Jane Goodall

Institute benefit last Friday at the Festival of Arts grounds. It was

one of those experiences that changes you, so moving -- a memory of a

lifetime. And hanging out with Jane Goodall -- well I still think I

must be dreaming -- it was absolutely amazing.

What’s wonderful is over my past month of coverage of the event I

have met some wonderful people. Webb Blessley, Donna Blessley, Cara

Blessley Lowe, Sonny Lowe and Tom Mangelsen -- and shall I reiterate

my reiteration -- Jane Goodall.

The Blessley family have truly become friends. They have invited

me to their house twice and from the start have acted like I was a

longtime friend, so generous. To honor me with the exclusive Goodall

interview following the event at a breakfast at their home was --

well I am speechless.

Mangelsen too has been unbelievably nice. His work is phenomenal.

Hopefully he’ll be able to find another gallery space in Downtown

Laguna because he really wants to be here.

* SUZIE HARRISON is a reporter for the Laguna Beach Coastline

Pilot. She may be reached at 494-4321.