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Public art to be dedicated next week

The city of Laguna Beach will dedicate the Art in Public Places installations by Scott and Naomi Schoenherr in Heisler Park at 5 p.m. Sept. 21 at the park, according to the city manager’s office.

The artwork, comprised of a sculpture, seating and sidewalk installation, were created out of ceramics, stainless steel and rock, and were inspired by the poem, “Giggle Crack,” written by Shelley Cooper.

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Following the dedication, Sunset Serenades will be being at 5:30 p.m. with a performance by jazz vocalist Lisa Nemzo.

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LOCA event being held next month

The Laguna Outreach Community Arts will host its annual meeting and 20th anniversary event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at The Art Center, 1492 S. Coast Hwy.

Featured speaker will be Ray Redfern of Redfern Gallery, according to a news release. American paintings from the 1890s to 1940s and jewelry will be on display. There also will be live music and prize drawings.

General admission is $20; free to members.

Separately, LOCA is offering an art class around sea lions, Art and Sea Lions: Paint a Sea Lion on Silk from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center,

There will be a docent tour that will include a viewing of the sea lions and silk painting with Reem Khalil, according to a news release. Adults are $20; $15 for children 6 and older with an adult.

To register for either event, visit https://www.locaarts.org email locaarts@yahoo.com or call (949) 363-4700.

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Laguna Playhouse raffling off Smart Car

The Laguna Playhouse, in conjunction with Mercedes-Benz of Laguna Niguel, will be raffling off a Smart Car as a fundraiser to support the 91-year old non-profit, according to a press release.

Raffle tickets are available until Nov. 16, at which time a winner will be drawn at the Playhouse’s annual gala, “California Dreamin.” Ticket holders need not be present at the event to win.

“Laguna Beach is known as a ‘green’ community, so we try to reinforce the importance of ‘going green’ whenever we can,” said Playhouse Executive Director Karen Wood in statement.

Tickets for the smart car are $100 and may be purchased at https://www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

For more information, contact Leslie Anne Mogul at lamogul@lagunaplayhouse.com or at (949) 497-2787 ext. 217.

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Group seeks artwork for gallery show

LOCA students and teachers of all ages can submit an original piece of art created in a LOCA sponsored class to be exhibited at the Gallery Q at the Susi Q, inside the Laguna Beach Community and Senior Center, 380 Third St.

Artwork will be accepted on from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 3 and Oct. 4, according to a news release. Guidelines and the application form are at https://www.TheSusiQ.org. Copies are also available at the Susi Q.

An art reception will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 2, and is open to the public.

The exhibit, which will have many of the pieces for sale with a portion of profits donated to the Susi Q arts program, runs from Oct. 8 through Dec. 11.

For more information, contact arts coordinator Judy Baker at JudyBaker@TheSusiQ.org or call (949) 497-2441 ext. 6.

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Film Society presents film of the month

The Laguna Beach Film Society will show “The Priceless Perils of the Anonymous Sperm Donor” at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at South Coast Cinema Theater, 162 S. Coast Hwy.

According to the press release, the film is about: “Picture fathering 533 children…Difficult to imagine? It would seem like a nightmare, particularly if the offspring were the result of trying to make a fast buck as a sperm donor whose anonymity is being challenged in a court of law by 142 of these children in a class action lawsuit. Such is the dilemma of David, aka Starbuck, in the delightful Quebec comedy....”

Tickets are $10 at the door and $5 for students with ID. For $20 people can enjoy wine and appetizers at 6 p.m. at the Laguna Art Museum, 307 Cliff Drive. For more information, contact membership manager Valerie Tate at (949) 494-8971 ext. 203.

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Museum hosting annual open house Sept. 25

The Laguna Art Museum is hosting its annual open house and volunteer recognition reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 25 for museum members, friends and supporters.

From 6 to 7 p.m. there will be a video presentation and from 7 to 8 p.m. there will be drinks, appetizers, a chance to meet the curators and view exhibitions, according to a news release.

Admission is free for the event. For more information, contact membership manager Valerie Tate at vtate@lagunaartmuseum.org or call (949) 494-8971 ext. 203.

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LGOCA seeking new artists

Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art is calling all artists. Interviews will be conducted Sept. and Sept. 21. Artists interested should call April Gordon at (949) 715-9604 to make an appointment with the art director.

— Alisha Gomez

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