Montage Laguna Beach takes gingerbread construction to tasty new levels
Montage Laguna Beach’s Executive Pastry Chef Lee Smith and his culinary team have taken traditional gingerbread houses to delicious new, life-sized levels this holiday...
Greeter statue gets a makeover for 2024
The celebrated statue of Eiler Larsen, Laguna Beach's first official greeter, underwent a much-needed refresh recently thanks to local brothers Jackson and Sawyer Collins...
Laguna Art Museum expands staff, adds development manager, exhibition and graphic designer
Laguna Art Museum (LAM) has hired Crystal Tosello as its new development manager and Carl E. Smith to take on the role of exhibition...
Pageant of the Masters announces open casting call for volunteers
Can you stand still for 90 seconds? Do you enjoy art, theater and music? If the answer to these questions is a yes, the...
Museum of Make Believe invites art lovers to step into another world
A fresh, creative interpretation of the conventional art gallery is coming to Laguna Beach in early 2024.
The Museum of Make Believe, the brainchild of...
Once strictly private, museum-style space will open to public with daring art exhibition
By Barbara McMurray, Special to the Laguna Beach Independent
A sleek new museum-style exhibition space in the middle of town will debut next week when...
Visit Laguna Beach presents from Radical Origins – A seven episode docuseries and podcast...
The series debuts this week and showcases the events, people, and activism that has shaped Laguna Beach’s history
Visit Laguna Beach, Southern California’s premier coastal...
Neighborhood Congregational Church celebrates 80th anniversary
The Neighborhood Congregational Church (NCC) celebrated its 80th anniversary in the Laguna Beach community on Nov. 19 with a brunch featuring special guest Jackie...
Coast Film & Music Festival’s ‘ENCORE’ Online Festival: The stoke rolls on through Thanksgiving...
The fifth annual Coast Film & Music Festival concluded its highly anticipated celebration of cinematic storytelling and musical excellence, captivating attendees throughout the five-day...
Laguna Beach born artist wins city’s juried fine art exhibit
Mika Denny Takes Top Honors for 'Ella the Fierce,' 17 years After Entering the City's First Juried Show
It's been a long time coming, but...
Ray Roberts: LPAPA Gallery solo exhibition continues through Dec. 4
On November’s First Thursday Art Walk, the LPAPA Gallery opened a special “Artist in Residence” solo exhibition by LPAPA signature artist, Ray Roberts. Working...
Fifth Annual Coast Film & Music Festival sells out opening night
The Fifth Annual Coast Film & Music Festival kicked off Wednesday with a sold-out crowd of outdoor and adventure-film lovers eager to watch a...
Pageant of the Monsters attracts sold-out crowds, sets attendance new record
The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters brought ghoulish delight to Laguna Beach on Oct. 27, 28, 29 and 31 during the...
Laguna Art-A-Fair 2024 Offers Opportunities to Local and Global Artists
The Laguna Art-A-Fair has announced its call for entries for the 2024 exhibition. This prestigious event stands apart from its contemporaries, primarily due to...
‘Sailing With Whales’ to Benefit the Pacific Marine Mammal Center
The Laguna Community Concert Band will perform an evening of songs dedicated to the oceans in a concert at the Laguna Playhouse on Nov....