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By Christopher Trela | NB Indy While holiday trimmings have all but disappeared, a new array of treats for the eyes and ears have to yet to be unwrapped at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Repertory.   Segerstrom Center Pacific Symphony kicks off 2018 with...

The Pageant of the Masters is looking for men, women and children to volunteer for next summer’s show, “Under the Sun.” People of all sizes and ages are needed to be cast members in the presentation of tableaux vivants, where real people hold a 90 second pose as subjects of...

Tickets are now on sale for “Shakespeare in Love,” at the South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa. Lee Hall adapts the play from the film written by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard. Artistic Director Marc Masterson directs the production on the Segerstrom Stage, Jan. 13-Feb. 10, with...

Rita Rudner will make her fourth consecutive New Year’s appearance at The Laguna Playhouse in her new show, “Laugh, Drink, Leave.” The show starts at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, featuring an opening act by local teen singer/songwriters Molly Bergman and Sidney Bowen. Tickets range...

The blues-based, gospel-inspired Black Tongued Bells perform in two shows, 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, at BC Space Gallery, 235 Forest Ave. The band’s “Tales From the American Swamp” project features original tunes and lyrics and features vocalist Caitlin Jemma, says Rick...

Filmmaker Greg MacGillivray, known for capturing stunning images projected six stories tall in IMAX theaters, is settling for a small screen in his hometown. He’s offered favorites from his film vault to fill out free outdoor programming on Saturdays in December in Park Plaza,...

  The Laguna Beach Chamber Singers will perform a free holiday concert at Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave., on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. The program will include soprano soloist Poulenc Gloria, excerpts from the Bach Magnificat in D with soloists and a variety of...

Songwriter and musician Joachim Cooder will open for Eric Burdon & The Animals at a 7 p.m. benefit concert Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Irvine Bowl. The doors of the Festival of Arts open at 5 p.m. for a holiday party with food, drink and carolers. Proceeds will benefit concert...

Trevor Green is the featured artist in the Blue Water Music Festival concert series on Saturday, Nov. 25, at BC Space, 235 Forest Ave., at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Green’s melodies, heart pounding rhythms and mastery of the didgeridoo make him a one-man powerhouse. On Sunday, Laguna’s own...

The finals of the Laguna Voice singing contest will take place at Mozambique Steakhouse, 1740 S. Coast Highway, Tuesday, Nov. 14. Celebrity judges will choose a grand prize winner, who will win a studio recording contract. To date at least 10 of the contest’s singing stars...

  The Artisan Guitar Ensemble performs in the Laguna Art Museum at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. The trio of Max Mendoza, Andre Giraldo, and Daniel Ramirez were selected for Cal State Fullerton’s 50th anniversary concert and toured the state recently with the CSUF guitar...

The 5th Annual Champagne & Oyster Sip & Shuck fundraiser benefiting Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County takes place on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 2-6 p.m. Enjoy a variety of hand-shucked oysters, champagne and sparkling wines while taking in ocean views from The...

In addition to the featured artists in November and December Cove Gallery, now at 1550 S. Coast Hwy., has partnered with Laguna Beach High School to launch a new young artist program which kicks off at Art Walk from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2. Also greeting guests at ne...

A new exhibit featuring portraits of Pageant of the Masters volunteers by celebrity photographer Matthew Rolston kicks off the Pageant of the Masters 85th anniversary celebration, a statement from the Festival of Arts says. Art People: The Pageant Portraits will be on display...

The Woman’s Club of Laguna Beach will host its second annual Movie Night with two short films, “Mother” and “Learning to Love Me” on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. The documentaries were directed by Chapman’s Dodge College film students and explore issues regarding motherhood,...