The Arts
Festival of Arts: Nurturing local talent, realizing dreams
By Rachelle Cano, Special to the Independent
Native Laguna Beach artist, writer, curator and graphic designer Vanessa Françoise Rothe and her European family moved to Laguna shortly after she was born. The vibrant Southern California artist retreat provided the ideal backdrop for her to cultivate her artistic sensibilities and creativity,...
Third Street Writers and Laguna Beach’s phone booth artists announce conversation collaboration
No need to hang up the line! The Third Street Writers have joined forces with Candice Brokenshire and Julie Setterholm, the artists who created the Forest Avenue phone booth art installation "We Need to Talk."
The nonprofit writing group has created 14 prose pieces inspired by the project and is...
Festival of Arts announces Fresh Faces exhibit at FoaSouth
Sneak Peek of Artwork from First-Time Festival of Arts Exhibitors
The Festival of Arts Fine Art Show in Laguna Beach is gearing up for its grand opening this summer on July 3, 2024. However, before the main event this summer, art enthusiasts and patrons have an opportunity to preview the...
Laguna Community Concert Band takes a musical journey ‘Around the World in 80 Minutes’
A 'musical treasure of Laguna Beach' shares music from many cultures in their first concert of the year
The 50-member Laguna Community Concert Band will kick off its 25th season by traveling “Around the World in 80 Minutes” during their first concert of 2024 at the Artists' Theatre at Laguna...
Laguna Playhouse raises $370,000 at annual gala
Night featured tunes from Broadway musical ‘Jersey Boys’ and the sensational 60s
Laguna Playhouse raised $370,00 at its annual gala "Oh What a Night! Celebrating Songs from Jersey Boys & The Sensational 60s" held on Sunday, March 3 at the Laguna Playhouse.
Courter Simmons, Christopher Kale Jones, Shonn Wiley, Ryan Williams...
April musical happenings at the Susi Q
This April, the Susi Q will be hosting three amazing musical events. Each is guaranteed to fill up fast, so act now to reserve your spot.
Begin the season with the free Spring Swing Concert featuring the Laguna Beach Community JaZz Band on April 18 from 6 to 8 p.m....
Laguna Beach Arts Alliance to celebrate local artists at 16th Annual Art Star Awards
The Laguna Beach Arts Alliance (LBAA) will host its 16th Annual Art Star Awards on Friday, April 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Festival of Arts.
The evening's highlight will be the presentation of awards in four categories and a special lifetime achievement award, acknowledging the remarkable contributions of individuals,...
LPAPA announce winners of 20th annual ‘Best of Plein Air’ juried art show
Continuing the century old tradition of plein air painting, several LPAPA (Laguna Plein Air Painters Association) artist members participated in the annual Best of Plein Air show during Laguna Beach’s First Thursday’s Art Walk. Award winners, chosen by guest judge, Jean Stern, were announced at the LPAPA Gallery reception...
Laguna Art Museum raises over $450,000 at 42nd Annual California Cool Art Auction, benefit and bash
On Saturday, March 2, Laguna Art Museum (LAM) marked 42 years of fostering connections between artists, collectors and the community at the California Cool Art Auction + Benefit + Bash. This pivotal event, serving as LAM's premier annual fundraiser, raised over $450,000, dedicated to supporting the museum's dynamic exhibitions,...
LAM teams up with California artists for 42nd annual California Cool auction and benefit
The annual auction opens via Artsy on Feb. 16, featuring a live auction and benefit on March 2
Laguna Art Museum's highly-anticipated 42nd Annual California Cool Art Auction + Benefit + Bash starts Friday and runs until March 4 with both online and in-person auction events.
The auction, one of LAM's biggest fundraisers...