Forever Young
Norma Young threw a birthday bash at her Woods Cove home commemorating 90 years of walking the planet and being a loving mother, talented...
Reclaimed Fashion Showcases the Versatility of Artists
Under eaves of stretched canvas, eight Festival of Arts exhibitors displayed elaborate couture of recycled materials, a runway event that pulled celebrity hosts, prominent...
Hedden For God’s Country
From Bongos To Head Banging To Maxiwhacking
By Andy Hedden
Originally published in 2005.
It all started when my Aunt Pat gave me a set of...
Ephemeral Sculpture Inspired by Dance
By Robin Pierson, Special to the Independent
Local artist Karen Feuer-Schwager has transformed humble used tea bags into the inspiration for the choreography, costumes and...
Crowning Table Top Champs
Good-natured ribbing between players as well as intense, competitive ping pong characterized last Saturday's third annual table tennis tournament at The Susi Q Senior...
A Milestone Year Part 2
As the current school year began, expectations were high for Laguna Beach High’s defending CIF champion boys water polo team. The girls’ volleyball team...
A Milestone Year
Some teams at Laguna Beach High have more storied histories than others, and a few are traditionally among the best in southern California. Yet...
A Race to Bring Out the Kid in Everyone
By Monica Petrova, Special to the Independent
El Morro Elementary’s jog-a-thon, one of the largest PTA fundraisers, is a day filled with dancing and running...
Two Dozen Entries Earn Trophies in the 45th Parade
Grand Marshal’s Trophy: Laguna Beach Girl Scouts
President’s Trophy: Y Adventure Guides
Band Association Sweepstakes: Oaks Middle School, Ontario
Elementary School Band: Laguna Beach Unified School...
Solo Show Lifts Backhaus Into Prestige Company
This evening’s performance by Backhausdance at the Laguna Playhouse marks the opening of the anticipated three-day Laguna Dance Festival. It’s even more for choreographer...
Walking Away From it All
One man's attempt to find healing by hiking the 2,660 mile Pacific Crest Trail
By Dashel Pierson Plesa, Special to the Independent
To his mother’s disbelief,...
Weekend at the Nix
Visitors to the Nix Nature Center in Laguna Canyon recently witnessed some of Orange County's amazing aviators - live raptors from the Orange County Bird of Prey Center, based in Lake Forest. As part of the Laguna Canyon Foundation and OC Park's Weekend at the Nix Program, children and adults were able to see these majestic birds up close and personal.
Sparkle Season
‘Tis the season for eye-dazzling displays. This week, we’re featuring some of our favorites:
Vessels festooned like bedazzled Las Vegas showgirls in the Dana Point...
How Did You Spend Summer Vacation?
Thanks for sharing of bit of your journeys from afar and for making the effort to include the Indy along the way. Please drop...
Buyers Step Up for Art
Artist donated works raised $255,000 for Laguna Art Museum’s education and exhibition programs at a well-attended art auction fundraiser showcasing works by 113 California...