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TODAY

‘THE FLAMENCO’

Richard MacDonald Fine Art will present a series of works by

MacDonald titled “The Flamenco.” A gallery reception will feature the

unveiling of these dramatic sculptures, as well as a performance by

dancer and choreographer Jordi Caballero, from 7 to 10 p.m. at 326

Glenneyre St. The collection will be on exhibit through Nov. 24.

Reservations are suggested. Information: (949) 497-4988.

GRAND OPENING

Gallery Hauptart will hold a grand opening, featuring works by

Joachim Haupt and selected sculptures of internationally known

artists. The gallery will provide wine and entertainment starting at

6 p.m. at 750 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 494-2486.

PENDYRUS

The Pendyrus Male Voice Choir from Wales will perform a special

concert with the Laguna Beach High School Choir. Under the direction

of John Samuel, they will perform a varied repertoire, from classical

to Broadway show tunes and from Welsh hymns to American anthems,

starting at 8 p.m. in the Artists’ Theatre, 650 Park Ave. Tickets for

adults are $12, students $8 and special choir angel reserved seats

$50. Funds raised will benefit the Laguna Beach High School Choral

Program. Information: (949) 494-2527.

SATURDAY

DOGGIE BRUNCH

Wild Oats will host a special day for dogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Your four-legged friends will have a chance to sample pet food, as

well as indulge in a free nail clipping, brushing and wash. (Dog

washes will be available for dogs 40 pounds and lighter.) Wild Oats

is at 283 Broadway. Information: (949) 376-7888.

FOREIGN AND INDIE FILM SERIES

Regency Theatres will present “The Mesmerist,” a spooky comedy

based on an Edgar Allan Poe story and set in 1954. A doctor convinces

a dying man’s family to let him to put the man in a trance as he

takes his final breaths. The film will show at 11 a.m. today and Sunday at the Laguna South Coast Cinema, 162 S. Coast Highway. Ticket

Prices are $8 for adults and $5.50 for seniors and children.

Information: (949) 497-1220

WINE TASTING

Gallery McCollum, in conjunction with the Wine Gallery, will host

a wine-tasting and artists reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Artists Patrick

Tobin, Caroline Zimmerman, Michael Logan, David Solomon and Anne

England will introduce new paintings. The gallery is at 206 N. Coast

Highway. Reservations are suggested. Information: (949) 497-4027.

Web: www.gallerymccollum.com.

SUNDAY

LAGUNA SHANTI BENEFIT

The Newport Beach Film Festival will host a special screening of

the film “Sordid Lives” to benefit the Laguna Shanti. The film is

about an eccentric Texas family gathering for a funeral. The film

will show at 11 a.m., followed by a special VIP party with some of

the cast and crew at the Lido Theater, 3459 Via Lido in Newport

Beach. Tickets are $10 for the screening and $25 for the screening

and party.

MONDAY

FAMILY STORY HOUR

Wild Oats will present high-energy storytelling with songs,

puppets and magic from 10 to 11 a.m. at 283 Broadway. Information:

(949) 376-7888.

TUESDAY

PIPE ORGAN CONCERT

Organist Randy Woltz, an associate of the American Guild of

Organists, will give a free concert at 7:30 p.m. at the First Church

of Christ, Scientist. The eclectic program will include pieces by

Bach, Joplin, Saint-Saens and Grieg. The concert will take place in

the auditorium at 635 High Drive. Information: (949) 494-3040.

WEDNESDAY

FAIRE WITH FLARE

South Coast Medical Center will open a holiday boutique. The

boutique, featuring holiday items, jewelry and other specialty gifts,

will allow shoppers to get some holiday shopping done early. The

boutique will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lobby at 31872

Coast Highway. Information: (949) 499-7177.

THANKSGIVING

MENU PLANNING

Laguna Culinary Arts will present a class titled “California-Style

Thanksgiving.” Starting at 6 p.m. participants will prepare dishes

such as Gorgonzola salad, stuffed turkey breast with roasted red

peppers, basil and sausage and cream cheese pumpkin pie. The class

costs $65 per person, per class. Laguna Culinary Arts is at 550 S.

Coast Highway, Suite 7. Information: (949) 494-0745. Web:

www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

CORNUCOPIA OF COMEDY

Lynn Epstein will host comedy night starting at 8 p.m. at the

Laguna Beach Brewing Co., 422 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949)

499-2337.

THURSDAY

AFGHANISTAN WOMEN’S ISSUES

The Woman’s Club of Laguna Beach will present an open meeting and

discussion of this pressing issue from 7 to 9 p.m. The first speaker

will be Dr. Azizah Noori from Kabul. She earned her doctorate under

the hardship of the Taliban from Kabul University. The second speaker

will be Judge Abdul Hussiri from Heart, who served as a judge under

the king. He is a philanthropist serving the Afghan community. The

Woman’s Club is at 286 St. Ann’s Drive. This meeting is free and

Afghan refreshments will be served. Information: (949) 497-1200.

THE CRUCIBLE

Laguna Beach High School’s Park Avenue Players will present Arthur

Miller’s “The Crucible.” Directed by Mark Dressler and Brandon

Leighton, the play explores the parallels between Senator McCarthy

and the House Un-American Activities Committee’s crusade against

supposed communist sympathizers and the earlier horror of the Salem

witch trials. The play will show at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 16, 21, 22 and

23; and at 3 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Artists’ Theatre. Tickets will be on

sale one hour before each performance. General seating is $5 for

students and $10 for adults. The theatre is at 650 Park Ave.

Information: (949) 494-2527.

NOV. 15

CHILDREN IN NEED

Diane DeBilzan Gallery will celebrate it’s first anniversary with

a benefit event for the Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center.

Artist William DeBilzan will present a new body of work specifically

for the evening and former New York City Ballet dancer, Treva Swersky

will perform. The event, co-sponsored by David Rickey Sport,

Emporio-Optic, Vertical Restaurant and Modernage Printing, will take

place from 6 to 10 p.m. at 224 Forest Ave. Tickets are $25 and

reservations are highly recommended. Information: (714) 543-4333,

Ext. 503. Web: www.brightfutures4kids.org.

NOV. 16

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

Laguna Beach High School will host a holiday boutique from 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m. in the main quad at 625 Park Ave. Items will include

accessories, purses, home decor and more.

NOV. 18

THANKSGIVING MENU PLANNING

Laguna Culinary Arts will present a class titled “Thanksgiving

from the Heartland.” Starting at 6 p.m. participants will prepare

dishes such as mustard rubbed turkey with mushroom gravy, blue lake

beans in creamy mustard sauce, twice-baked potatoes with goat cheese

and chives and French apple tart. The class costs $65 per person, per

class. Laguna Culinary Arts is at 550 S. Coast Highway, Suite 7.

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

NOV. 20

CHAMBER MIXER

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly mixer

at Fuse Interactive starting at 5:30 p.m. Chamber Ambassadors will

introduce members to the others in attendance and everyone will have

to enter drawings for prizes. The interactive design firm is at 775

Laguna Canyon Road. Members are $3 and nonmembers $6. Information:

(949) 494-1018, Ext. 1. Web: www.lagunabeachchamber.org.

NOV. 22

FALL MARKETPLACE HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

Top of the World PTA will host its third annual boutique from 2 to

5 p.m. The event will feature hand-made jewelry, artworks, gourmet

gifts, fashion wear, designer handbags, custom bedding, home decor,

candles, home craft items and projects, cosmetics, fragrance and

botanical items and more. The school is located at 21601 Treetop

Lane. Information: Kristen Purll at (949) 497-3842

NOV. 23

SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL WINTER FANTASY

The show will offer Santa, snow, holiday entertainment, outdoor

cafes and more from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 23 and 24, Nov. 29 through

Dec. 1, Dec. 7 and 8 and Dec. 14 and 15. The festival is at 935

Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949) 494-3030. Web:

www.sawdustartfestival.org.

FAMILY HANUKKAH

Laguna Culinary Arts will present a class titled “Family

Hanukkah.” Starting at 6 p.m. participants will prepare dishes such

as Sweet and white potato latkes with shallot cream, homemade

applesauce, Israeli tomato and egg frittata and more. The class costs

$95 per person, per class. Laguna Culinary Arts is at 550 S. Coast

Highway, Suite 7. Information: (949) 494-0745. Web:

www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

NOV. 24

THE ESTHER

WELLS COLLECTION

The gallery will celebrate a new exhibit of work by painter Steven

DeLair titled “Art In View.” A reception will take place from 1 to 4

p.m. Nov. 24 at 1390 S. Coast Highway. The exhibit will run through

Dec. 22. Information: (949) 494-2497. Web:

www.estherwellscollection.com.

NOV. 28

THANKSGIVING IN THE PARK

For more than 15 years, Laguna Beach has celebrated Thanksgiving

in Bluebird Park. The tradition will continue starting at noon.

Everyone is invited to bring a traditional or nontraditional dish.

Plates, silverware, napkins, etc., will be provided by the Cross

Cultural Council and the Laguna Resource Center. Bluebird Park is at

Cress and Summit streets. Information: David (949) 497-3936.

DEC. 5

FIRST THURSDAY ARTWALK

Galleries all over Laguna will open their doors for monthly

cultural evening from 6 to 9 p.m. A free shuttle service will take

guests from the different galleries until 9:15 p.m. Free brochures of

all participating galleries are available at the recreation

department at city hall, 505 Forest Ave. Information: (949) 497-0722.

Web: www.firstthursdays artwalk.com.

HARVEST HOLIDAY MENU

Laguna Culinary Arts will present a class titled “Harvest Holiday

Menu.” Starting at 6 p.m. participants will prepare dishes such as

Smokey red pepper pate, Baby chickens with pear, bacon and pecan nut

stuffing and more. The class costs $65 per person, per class. Laguna

Culinary Arts is at 550 S. Coast Highway, Suite 7. Information: (949)

494-0745. Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.