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FRIDAY Local legends.

[seven-degrees] will open “Laguna Legends,” featuring the work of Dion

Wright and Roark Gourley. An artist reception will begin at 6 to 9 p.m.,

June 21 in the front gallery, 891 Laguna Canyon Road. The exhibit will

run through August 31. Information: (949) 376-1555. Web:

www.seven-degrees.com.

SATURDAY Gotta dance 2002.

The Kyne Dance Academy of Laguna Beach will present “Dancin’ 2002: KDA

Goes to the Movies.” There will be two performances at 2 p.m., June 22

and 23 at the Laguna Beach High School Artists’ Theatre, 625 Park Ave.

Tickets are $9. Information: (949) 376-0049.

SUNDAY Arriving in Laguna.

The Esther Wells Collection will celebrate “Scenes From My Travels,”

with an artist reception from 1 to 4:30 p.m., June 23. The collection

chronicles artist Gerald Brommer’s travels throughout Europe and the

United States. The exhibit will run through July 20 at 1390 South Coast Highway. Information: (949) 494-2497. Web: www.estherwellscollection.com.

DATEBOOK

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FRIDAY

Benefit for CSP Youth Shelter

The Capistrano Valley Church of Religious Science will host a concert

of rock n’ roll and blues to benefit the CSP Youth Shelter. The event

will start at 7:30 p.m., June 21 at 32261 Camino Capistrano in San Juan

Capistrano. Tickets will be available at the door ranging from $1 to $10.

Information: (949) 584-1331, Rachel or (949) 677-0710, Karyn.

Laguna Playhouse

The Laguna Playhouse will present Neil LaBute’s play, “The Shape of

Things.” Directed by executive director, Richard Stein the play centers

on the ever-changing relationship between an audacious art major and the

shy young man who falls in love with her. The play will run through June

30 at 606 Laguna Canyon Road. Show times and ticket prices vary.

Information: (949) 497-ARTS (2787). Web: www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

Marion Meyer

Marion Meyer Contemporary Art will open “In the Spirit of Nature” a

collection that features paintings by Candice Eisenfeld, Greg Stocks,

Anne Casteau and Tim Howe. The exhibit will be open from June 21 through

July 30. Information: (949) 497-5442.

[seven-degrees]

[seven-degrees] will open o7 Laguna Legendsf7 , featuring the work

of Dion Wright and Roark Gourley. An artist reception will begin at 6 to

9 p.m., June 21 in the front gallery, 891 Laguna Canyon Road. The exhibit

will run through August 31. Information: (949) 376-1555. Web:

www.seven-degrees.com.

The Over-Reactors

Diedrich Coffee will present the Over-Reactors. The set will take

place from 8 to 11 p.m., June 21 at 180 North Coast Highway. Information:

(562) 594-4717. Web: www.over-reactors.com.

SATURDAY

Laguna South Coast Cinemas

Laguna South Coast Cinemas will continue to show “Sordid Lives,” a

story of a family in a small Texas town preparing for the funeral of the

mother. The film will run at 11 a.m., June 22 and 23 at 162 South Coast

Highway. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5.50 for seniors and

children. Information: (949) 497-1220.

The Kyne Dance Academy of Laguna Beach

The Kyne Dance Academy will present “Dancin’ 2002: KDA Goes to the

Movies.” There will be two performances at 2 p.m., June 22 and 23 at the

Laguna Beach High School Artists’ Theatre, 625 Park Ave. Tickets are $9.

Information: (949) 376-0049.

Culinary Arts

Laguna Culinary Arts will hold Aphrodisia, a couple’s only class. The

Summer Solstice embodies the romantic essence of life. The class will

begin at 6 p.m., June 22. Laguna Culinary Arts is located at 550 South

Coast Highway, 2nd Floor. Price: $150 for two. Information: (949)

494-0745. Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

SUNDAY

The Esther Wells Collection

The gallery will celebrate “Scenes From My Travels,” with an artist

reception from 1 to 4:30 p.m., June 23. The collection chronicles artist

Gerald Brommer’s travels throughout Europe and the United States. The

exhibit will run through July 20 at 1390 South Coast Highway.

Information: (949) 494-2497. Web: www.estherwellscollection.com.

THURSDAY

Vertical Wine Bar

Vertical Wine Bar will hold a Tasting Thursday with Spring Mountain. A

representative from the winery will be available to discuss each of the

wines and participants will have opportunities for discounted pre-sale

bottle and cases. Tickets cost $30 and reservations will guarantee a seat

at the bar. The tasting will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m., June 13 at

234 Forest Ave. Information: (949) 494-0990. Web:

www.verticalwinebar.com.

JUNE 28

The Sawdust Art Festival

The 2002 Sawdust Art Festival will open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., June

28 through Sept. 1. One of the highlights of this year’s festival will be

the exhibition of Dion Wright’s “The Mandala of Taxonomy.” The work, a

large oil painting on wood that caused a great sensation when it was

first shown in 1966, has not been shown publicly in more than 26 years.

Admission is $6.50 for adults, $5.50 for seniors, $2 for children 6-12

and free for children 5 and younger. Information: (949) 494-3030. Web:

www.sawdustartfestival.org.

JUNE 29

Culinary Arts

Laguna Culinary Arts will hold a Holistic Buffet class. The success of

any party menu is measured by your ability to finish the work by show

time and become a guest at your own event. The class will take place from

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 29. Laguna Culinary Arts is located at 550 S.

Coast Highway, 2nd Floor. Price: $95 per person. Information: (949)

494-0745. Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

JULY 4

Community Band

The Laguna Beach Community Band will perform a patriotic concert from

10 a.m. to noon, July 4 at the Sawdust Festival, 965 Laguna Canyon Road.

Information: (949) 494-2216. Web: www.lagunacommunityconcertband.org

JULY 9

Laguna Playhouse

The Laguna Playhouse will present “Always . . . Patsy Cline,” a

musical based on the life and music of country artist Patsy Cline and a

Texas housewife, Louise Seger who were friends until Cline’s untimely

death in a 1963 plane accident. Sally Struthers will star in the role of

Louise Seger. The play will preview July 9 through 12 and premiere on

July 13 running through August 25. The playhouse is at 606 Laguna Canyon

Road. Information: (949) 497-ARTS (2787). Web: www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

JULY 20

Latitude 33

Latitude 33 will host local author Andrew Winer who will read and sign

his first novel, “The Color Midnight Made.” The event from 4 to 6 p.m.,

July 20 at 311 Ocean Ave. Information: (949) 494-5403.

JULY 21

Music in the Park

The 2002 Music in the Park Concert Series will be kicked off by

traditional acoustic Celtic band Buzzworld. Everyone is invited to bring

a picnic and low-backed chair. The concert, sponsored by the City of

Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park Inc. will take

place from 5 to 7 p.m., July 21 in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and

Temple Terrace. Information: (949) 497-0716.

JULY 25

The Laguna Beach Brewing Company

Lynn Epstein will lead a lineup of eight comics for “One Funny Night.”

The show begins at 8 p.m., July 25 at 422 South Coast Highway. 499 2337.

The cover is $5 and a full bar and menu is available. Information: (949)

499-2337 or lynnsfunny@earthlink.net.

JULY 28

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Reno Jones for the second concert in the Music in the

Park Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and low-backed

chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., July 28

in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace. Information: (949)

497-0716.

JULY 30

The Sandston Gallery will open two new collections, “California

Vision,” watercolors by Shirley Amburgey and “Back Bay Scapes” by Luke

Spencer. The collections will be available for viewing July 30 through

September 3 at 384A North Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-6775.

JULY 31

Community Band

The Laguna Beach Community Band will perform from 6 to 8 p.m., July 31

at the Sawdust Festival, 965 Laguna Canyon Road. Information: (949)

494-2216. Web: www.lagunacommunityconcertband.org

AUGUST 4

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Caravana for the third concert in the Music in the Park

Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and low-backed

chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., August 4

in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace. Information: (949)

497-0716.

AUGUST 11

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Riders of the Purple Sage for the fourth concert in the

Music in the Park Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic

and low-backed chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7

p.m., August 11 in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace.

Information: (949) 497-0716.

AUGUST 13

Community Band

The Laguna Beach Community Band will perform from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.,

August 13 at the Festival of the Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road.

Information: (949) 494-2216. Web: www.lagunacommunityconcertband.org

AUGUST 18

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Soundbytes for the fifth concert in the Music in the

Park Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and low-backed

chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., August 18

in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace. Information: (949)

497-0716.

AUGUST 25

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Ho Dad for the sixth concert in the Music in the Park

Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and low-backed

chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., August 25

in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace. Information: (949)

497-0716.

AUGUST 27

Community Band

The Laguna Beach Community Band will perform a patriotic concert from

5:30 to 7:30 p.m., August 27 at the Festival of the Arts, 650 Laguna

Canyon Road. Information: (949) 494-2216. Web:

www.lagunacommunityconcertband.org

SEPTEMBER 1

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Mongoose for the seventh concert in the Music in the

Park Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and low-backed

chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., September

1 in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace. Information: (949)

497-0716.

SEPTEMBER 8

Music in the Park

The City of Laguna Beach Arts Commission and the Music in the Park

Inc. will present Octavio Figueroa for the final concert in the Music in

the Park Concert series. Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and

low-backed chair. The concert, sponsored will take place from 5 to 7

p.m., September 8 in Bluebird Park at Cress Street and Temple Terrace.

Information: (949) 497-0716.

ONGOING

CHILDREN/LIBRARY

The Laguna Beach Library’s Pajama Storytime series starts at 7 p.m.

every Tuesday at 363 Glenneyre St. (949) 497-1733.

The Laguna Beach Library continues to host Preschool Story time at 11

a.m. every Wednesday at 363 Glenneyre St. (949) 497-1733.

CLASSES

Laguna Culinary Arts holds Thursday morning classes that mirror the

popular evening classes with full menus and hands-on instruction. Classes

take place 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Thursday at 550 S. Coast Highway, 2nd

Floor. Price: $60 per person, per class. Information: (949) 494-0745.

Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.

FARMERS MARKET

The Laguna Beach Certified California Farmers Market will be held from

8 a.m. to noon. Saturdays at the Lumberyard Parking lot next to City

Hall. (714) 573-0374.

FUN STUFF TO DO

Friends of the Sea Lion of Laguna Beach, 20612 Laguna Canyon Road.

(949) 494-3050. Open 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. Admission is free

but donations are welcome. To schedule a group presentation, please call

for an appointment.

NIGHTLIFE

Canyon Lodge American Grill has live entertainment from 8 p.m. to

midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, 31106 South Coast Highway. 499-2663.

Cedar Creek Inn hosts Mike Hamilton, the one man band performing from

7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturdays and 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sundays at 384 Forest

Ave.

Boom Boom Room has live music and dancing for the after-beach crowd

and caters to the gay lifestyle, 1401 South Coast Highway. 494-7588.

Hennessy’s Tavern is at 213 Ocean Ave. 494-2743.

Hotel Laguna’s The Lounge hosts Robert Fields Wednesdays through

Fridays. Paula Prince performs Saturdays and Sundays.

Koffee Klatch at 1440 South Coast Highway offers a variety of music.

464-3908.

Laguna Beach Brewing Company at 422 South Coast Highway has live music

from 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Food, bar and microbrew

available. 499-BEER.

Marine Room is at 214 Ocean Ave. They offer a variety of music. There

is Lotto, Hot Spot juke box, pool table, pinball, video games, four

satellite TVs with two big screens. Friday and Saturday: Ponticello, 9:30

p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Sunday: Missiles of October, 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday:

Rainy Day Binge, 8 p.m. to midnight. Thursday: Missiles of October, 8:30

p.m. to midnight. 494-3027.

Partners Bistro is at 448 South Coast Highway. Martini Madness happens

every Thursday night. Sunday: The Peter Dobson Trio, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Thursday: Mark Norris, 7 to 10 p.m. 497-4441.

*Picayo Restaurant is at 610 North Coast Highway. Happy hour is

celebrated with complimentary hors d’hoeuvres on their outdoor patiotakes

place from 5 to 7p.m. every Thursday. A full cash bar is available.

497-5051.

Romeo Cucina is at 249 Broadway. There is live music Tuesdays through

Wednesdays. Salsa dancing on Fridays. 497-6627.

Sandpiper is at 1183 South Coast Highway. There is live music every

night. 494-4694.

The White House is at 340 South Coast Highway. There are live bands

beginning at 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 p.m. Wednesday

through Sunday. There is reggae Monday; Salsa dancing Tuesday; rock, soul

and rhythm and blues Thursday. 494-8088.

Club M is at 680 South Coast Highway. It opens at 8 p.m. Friday and

Saturday. Friday is dancing with top 40, house and R&B; Saturday is

house, techno and trance.

Ocean Avenue Brewery is at 237 Ocean Ave. Music usually starts at 10

p.m. 497-3381.