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They are listed in the catalogue of mid-century modern design as “the London Chairs,” sleek and invitingly comfy looking black leather, rosewood and metal chairs designed in 1962 by Martin Grierson. Currently posed at Peter Blake Gallery, they’re for looking, not sitting.

    A free screening of “Journeyman Architect: The Life and Work of Donald Wexler,” is planned for 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, by Laguna Friends of Architecture at the Laguna College of Art and Design
Main Campus, Studio 12,
2222 Laguna Canyon Road. The film...

A new exhibition from The CAP Gallery acknowledges Lorna Mills and her financial accomplishments and contributions to the arts. CAP Gallery Director Jennifer Griffiths curated the exhibit, which includes historic photographs and written artifacts from the archives of the Laguna...

Pageant of the Masters makeup director Allyson Doherty will show how costumes are specially constructed and painted for artistic stage effects during a LOCA Arts Education workshop Sunday, Sept. 25. The 11 a.m.-1p.m. demonstration takes place on the Sawdust Festival grounds....

Ruby’s Introduces Kids Menu Ruby’s Diner invites kids to sample a taste adventure by introducing new menu items and a pirate-themed toy inspired by the “Swan Princess” film series.

  Friday, Sept. 23 “Pavement,” with Kyle Abraham/Abraham in Motion, Laguna Dance Festival,  7:30 p.m.; Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd. 949-497-2787 www.lagunaplayhouse.com   Singer-songwriter and bassist John Lester performs in the free Sunset Serenades, 5:30 p.m.,...

Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo presents a line up of events this month starting with its five-year anniversary, Saturday, Sept. 17. From 12:30-5:30 p.m., there will be live music in the concert hall and Black Box Theatre as well as backstage tours. A jazz festival,...

Landscape artist Gil Dellinger will return to Laguna Beach and participate in the 18th annual Plein-Air Painting Invitational next month, sponsored by the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association. Dellinger will be one of a score or more artists transforming the streets and beaches...

At nearly 80, Laguna Beach resident Gene Nalbandian’s experiences range from starting his own business to a stint as a player for the Chicago Cubs. The descendant of Armenian Genocide survivors, Nalabandian’s first book, “Lamentations of a Dad: How Takeaways Led...

  Friday, Sept. 16 Classical pianist Anna Gliadkovskaya performs in the free Sunset Serenades, 5:30 p.m., Heisler Park Amphitheatre. Bring a low backed chair. Robert Jon, 7 p.m., Big Fish Tavern, 540 S. Coast Hwy. #200. World Anthem, 7 p.m., Cliff Bar & Firepit Lounge,...

Laguna Dance Festival's new season brings three dance companies to Laguna Beach beginning Sept. 22.

A felon is a house-guest of a North Dakota pastor. A musical with an all African-American cast set in a Georgia funeral home. Two strangers hooking up on New Year’s Eve and becoming parents. Such is the diverse dramatic fare presented in one-night only shows over the next three...

To celebrate its 10th year in business, Laguna Beach Books hosts its own anniversary party at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, and invites attendance by readers, authors and fans alike. Drinks, homemade food, special discounts and a raffle will be available throughout the evening at...

A new form of entertainment where a team must solve a series of clues and puzzles to win the game and “escape” have opened across the country in recent years. The Escape Bus is Orange County’s first mobile escape room, giving gamers and thrill-seekers a new immersive experience....

By Bill Sorrells   I loved the town as it used to be Before they made a “window to the sea.” There’s a park there now with flowers and grass And benches filled with the homeless mass.   And I miss Benton’s with the homemade pies And Curries ice cream with the triple...