Laguna’s Literary Laureates Continue to Host Events
The literary laureates have announced two writing workshops open to all in November. The Nuts and Bolts of Novel Writing will be taught by...
Artist’s Local Pedigree Provides Her Inspiration
By Denny Freidenrich, Special to the Independent
As a young girl, Robin Hiers fondly remembers riding bikes with friends in her Top of the World...
Sawdust Taps its Country Roots
Sawdust Art Festival is hosting its first Country Western Day on Saturday, Aug. 4, with themed musical entertainment, including Patti Booker and The Players...
Sawdust Fest Nurtures Sustainable Creativity
Artists, staff and local organizations will share simple ways of becoming more environmentally aware during the Sawdust Art Festival’s fourth annual Green Day on...
Museum to host first-ever decorative arts show
Adam Neeley's 'Modern Alchemy' fuses art and nature into jewelry design
For the first time, Laguna Art Museum will showcase the luminous world of ornamental bling...
Musings on the Coast
Where Newport Got It Right
If you have not yet seen the new Newport Beach Civic Center, go. It is a delight. More, it is...
Concerts Awash in Star Power
Instead, Madsen returned to hike the lesser wonders of Laguna’s coastal canyons. Even so, in absorbing some special comfort while walking Crystal Cove State...
More Than 350 People attend 11th Laguna Beach Parents Club’s Annual Halloween Walk
On Oct. 26, Laguna Beach Parents Club hosted its 11th Halloween Walk for Laguna Beach families. More than 350 people attended this community event,...
Art Seen 3/15/13
Exhibit Focuses on Kids’ Images
The Boys and Girls Club is holding their sixth annual National Image Makers Photography Exhibit on Wednesday, March 20 from...
Calling All Artists
Gallery Q at The Susi Q has partnered with The Laguna Beach County Water District, and is calling artists of all ages for submissions...
Friendly Audience Cheers ‘Greeter’ Film
By George Gore Browne, Special to the Independent
As guests arrived on the red carpet for the debut of the independent “Greeter Documentary,” they had...
Singing Praise for the Pacific Symphony
Enthusiasm spilled over for classical music and the start of Pacific Symphony’s 33rd season as more than 260 guests gathered for the opening night...
Where Locals Always Rule
Surf artist commissioned for 50th Brooks Street contest art
This is how a surfer might envision heaven: waves flow strongly toward shore but less randomly...
Plein Air Painters Announce Show Winners
Artist Suzie Baker’s painting, “Harvey was Here,” took first place in the 14th annual Best of Plein Air showon display at the Forest and...