Saxophonist Richard Elliott, vocalist Larry Braggs and trumpeter Rick Braun will entertain for two nights, Jan. 22 and 23, at the Ocean Institute’s Red Hot Jazz Festival.
Friday night offers a silent auction and reception preceding the concert. Tickets are $125-$250.
The Saturday evening event features a cocktail reception and a gourmet dinner prepared by executive chefs from local resorts. The evening also includes silent and live auctions in addition to the jazz performance. Tickets are $500 each or $5,000 for a table of 10.
Friday and Saturday tickets can be purchased at: www.oijazzfestival.com. Proceeds benefit the Ocean Institute and its educational programs.
Take Advantage of A Free Museum Day
Two hospitality industry experts are sponsoring a free day at Laguna Art Museum Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Currently on exhibit at the museum is “David Ligare: the California Classicist,” whose work is based on the classical principles of beauty and order. Also, “The Canyon Project: Artivism!,” looks back at the work of artists Jerry Burchfield (1948–2009) and Mark Chamberlain, who considered Laguna Canyon to be crucial to the identity of their hometown of Laguna Beach. In 1980, with the threat of development in the canyon, the two artists devised an art project to rally canyon protection through activism.
Sponsors are Laguna Beach resident Jim Burba, a hospitality expert, and partner Bob Hayes, co-founder and vice president of Burba Hotel Network, which organizes hospitality industry conferences.
