Store Hosts Book Award Winner
Tim Wirkus, winner of the 2013 Quarterly West novella contest, will discuss and sign his debut novel, “City of Brick and Shadow,” at 6...
The Write Stuff
Latitude 33 Slashes Prices
For a limited time only, Latitude 33 Bookshop is offering a 33 percent discount on all new books in stock.
Stop by...
Group Shows Film on Modernist Architect
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...
Susi Q Gets Up Close and Personal with Lyric Opera OC This Summer
Susi Q and Lyric Opera OC have teamed up to offer a series of free opera programs, starting with a look at the history...
New Venue Welcomes Laguna Performers
The Laguna Beach Concert Band will perform a new work by Laguna Beach local and Cal State Fullerton music professor Pamela Madsen on Saturday,...
The Write Stuff 7/26/13
Laguna Books Welcomes UCI Writing Program Director
Laguna Beach Books welcomes Ron Carlson, author of “Return to Oakpine” to the store on Sunday, July 28...
After pandemic intermission, Laguna Playhouse set to open 100th season in October
Laguna Playhouse plans to open its 100th season in October following an 18-month closure prompted by COVID-19 restrictions, the theater's management announced Monday.
For its...
Super Future Kid Conquers New Worlds
The young man is wide-eyed, as if he’s seeing something he can’t quite fathom, and small wonder. While standing in purplish blue water, he’s...
Local Chefs Celebrate Loved Ones with Holiday Traditions
By Rachelle Cano, Special to the Independent
Long after our parents and grandparents have left us, our family traditions continue. Traditions—the things that outlive any...
Gallery: Hopeful cast members flock to Pageant of the Masters auditions
Volunteers of all ages and sizes from all over Southern California gathered at the annual Pageant of the Masters casting call this past weekend...
Indy on Arts Calendar, April 6-April 12, 2012
Friday, April 6
Sawdust Art Festival art classes: 10 a.m., fused glass origami bowl with Maggie Spencer; 2 p.m., chain making with Annette Doring-Stearns www.sawdustartfestival.org/studioartclasses ...
Getting Out
AlmaNova Appearing in Free Concert
Laguna Beach Live! presents AlmaNova in a free chamber music concert on Sunday, April 1, at the Laguna College of...
Winter Fantasy Opens Saturday
The Sawdust Winter Fantasy opens this weekend with 180 artists and makers, live music and holiday-themed classes and demonstrations. Visitors will also enjoy daily...
Hundreds attend opening of human rights-focused quilt exhibition
An artist whose exhibition of quilts was abruptly removed from the downtown Wells Fargo—a move reportedly prompted by complaints by some customers—received a standing...
Art Star Nominees Announced
Singer-songwriter Beth Fitchet Wood and Festival of Arts’ exhibitors Scott Moore and Mike Tauber are nominees for artist of the year at...