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TODAY

MAMMAL CENTER EVENT

The fifth annual Holiday Gathering hosted by the Pacific Marine

Mammal Center will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the center,

20612 Laguna Canyon Road. The event will feature an open house,

behind-the-scenes tours of the center, carnival games, marine mammal

inspired arts and crafts, ornament making and cookie decorating,

holiday treats, an opportunity drawing and silent auction and a guest

appearance by Sammie the Sea Lion. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8

for children younger than 12. Information: (949) 494-3050.

A TASTE OF WINE

Wine tasting takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday at Len’s

Wine Cite. Different wines will be sampled each week. Len’s is at 303

Broadway in Broadway Plaza. Information: (949) 376-2215.

SATURDAY

WINTER FESTIVAL

The Sawdust Winter Fantasy art festival, a holiday art and crafts

event featuring more than 170 artists will be held from 10 a.m. to 6

p.m. at the Sawdust Festival grounds, 935 Laguna Canyon Road. The

event will feature hands-on activities and seasonal entertainment

such as Santa and a real snowfield. Tickets are $4.50 for adults, and

$2 for children. The festival through Dec. 12. Information: (949)

494-3030.

WOMEN’S CHORUS

The Orange County Women’s Chorus will present its 2004 holiday

program at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church,

428 Park Ave. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for

students. Information: (949) 451-8590.

CRYSTAL COVE HIKES

Crystal Cove backcountry hikes today and Sunday. Meet at the flag

pole at the El Moro State Park visitor’s center. Information: (949)

497-7647.

SUNDAY

CHANUKAH FESTIVAL

The annual Gala Chanukah Festival will take place at 2 p.m. at

Main Beach. The event will feature the lighting of the giant Menorah,

decorating Dreidel cookies, arts and crafts, face painting and the

Chabad of Laguna Beach Children’s choir. Information: (949) 499-0770.

MOSUN

Listen to live music, from 5 to 11 p.m. Sundays, by Nick Hernandez

of Common Sense. Roll and drink specials. 680 S. Coast Highway.

Information: (949) 497-5646.

WINTER WONDERLAND

The Winter Wonderland installation will be displayed through

mid-January at the [seven-degrees] gallery, 891 Laguna Canyon Road.

The gallery will be transformed into an environment where deep blue

lights and multiple projections of winter scenes create the ambience

for numerous birch trees, and elaborate chandeliers constructed from

branches, ornaments and decorative lighting fixtures. There will also

be a holiday tree complete with video ornaments and a virtual snow

flurry. Information: (949) 376-1555.

MONDAY

LATE NITE CATECHISM

“Late Nite Catechism,” a comedic interactive theater experience,

will be performed at 7:30 p.m. at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna

Canyon Road. The play will run through Dec. 16 and tickets are $35.

Information: (949) 497-2787.

WEDNESDAY

PARTNERS BISTRO MUSIC

Live Music at Partners Bistro will feature jazz vocals and blues

performed by Lenelle, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.. Partners Bistro is at

448 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-4441.

THURSDAY

FILM SOCIETY

The Laguna Beach Film Society will show “Yoshino’s Barber Shop,” a

comedy from Japan, at the South Coast Cinema. The show will start at

7 p.m. The theater is at, 162 S. Coast Highway.

ANIMATION EXHIBITION

The Laguna College of Art and Design will present an Animation

Exhibition through Jan. 20 at the Laguna College of Art and Design,

2222 Laguna Canyon Road. The exhibition is open Monday through

Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: (949) 376-6000.

TWO FOR ONE AT WOODY’S

Woody’s at the Beach offers two-for-one drinks from 9 p.m. to

closing on Thursdays. Buy your first drink and get a ticket for a

like drink to be redeemed at the bar. Woody’s is at 1305 S. Coast

Highway. Information: (949) 376-8809.

MARTINI MADNESS

Martini Madness at Partner’s Bistro will feature $4.75 Martinis

and Be-Bop and Jazz music by Brad Malinowski and Nate Cross.

Partner’s Bistro is located at 448 S, Coast Highway. Information:

(949) 497-4441.

DEC.19

LAGUNA BEACH CHORALE

The Laguna Beach Chorale will present its annual holiday concert

at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 428 Park Ave. The Chorale,

under the direction of Daniel Resch, will perform Bach’s “Christmas

Cantata,” works by John Rutter, Randall Thompson and others. Tickets

are $15 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors and

are available at the door. Information: (949) 499-3894.

DEC. 20

HOMELESS CHRISTMAS

The Laguna Beach Resource Center will hold the fifth annual

Homeless Christmas Breakfast and Party from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave. The event will include

breakfast, gifts and Christmas carolers. This event creates a

connection between the Laguna Beach homeless with community

volunteers and residents of Laguna Beach. Everyone is invited.

Volunteers and donations are needed. Information: (949) 497-7121.

ONGOING

CHILDREN/LIBRARY

The Laguna Beach Public Library presents Preschool Storytime at 11

a.m. every Wednesday. The library is at 363 Glenneyre St.

Information: (949) 497-1733.

The Laguna Beach Library’s Pajama Story time series starts at 7

p.m. every Tuesday at 363 Glenneyre St. Information: (949) 497-1733.

FARMERS MARKET

The Laguna Beach Certified California Farmers Market is from 8

a.m. to noon Saturdays at the Lumberyard parking lot next to City

Hall. Information: (714) 573-0374.

FUN STUFF TO DO

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

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

free, but donations are welcome. To schedule a group presentation,

please call for an appointment. Information: (949) 494-3050.

THE HERITAGE

WALKING COMPANION

Pick up a free flier and take a self-guided tour of the bungalows

and cottages of Laguna on the Laguna Beach Transit. Fliers and

transit schedules are available at the Recreation Department in City

Hall, 505 Forest Ave., or the Laguna Beach Visitors Bureau, 252

Broadway. Information: Laguna Beach Transit, (949) 497-0746; Laguna

Beach Visitors Bureau, (949) 497-9229; or Recreation, (949) 497-0716.

HORTENSE MILLER GARDEN

The Hortense Miller garden covers 2 1/2 acres of the upper slopes

of Boat Canyon and features a range of plants and small-themed

gardens. Tours through the private residence must be scheduled in

advance. Information: (949) 497-0716.

NIGHTLIFE

230 Forest Avenue Restaurant and Bar. Upscale food and drinks.

(949) 494-2545.

The Boom has live music and dancing for the after-beach crowd and

caters to the gay lifestyle. 1401 S. Coast Highway. (949) 494-7588.

The Cabana 440 S. Coast Highway. Happy Hour specials and casual

dining. (949) 376-8595.

Canyon Lodge American Grill has live entertainment from 8 p.m. to

midnight Fridays and Saturdays. 31106 S. Coast Highway. (949)

499-2663.

Cedar Creek Inn hosts Mike Hamilton, the one-man band, performing

from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays and from 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays at 384

Forest Ave.

Coyote Grill is at 31621 S. Coast Highway. California Baja style

cuisine, ocean view and al fresco patio dining. (949) 499-4033.

Club M is at 680 S. Coast Highway. It opens at 8 p.m. Friday and

Saturday. Friday is dancing with top 40, house and R&B; Saturday is

house, techno and trance.

Hennessy’s Tavern is at 213 Ocean Ave. (949) 494-2743.

Hotel Laguna’s The Lounge is at 425 S. Coast Highway. Live

entertainment on the grand piano by Gary Giampolo on Wednesday,

Thursday and Sunday. Performances by Paula Prince on Friday and

Saturday. Tapas with an Asian flair is Monday through Friday from 5

to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. is attitude

adjustment hour. (949) 494-1151