LAGUNA BEACH FESTIVAL OF ARTS WEEKLY EVENTS #LagunaBeach #festivalofthearts

The Festival of Arts is one of the most highly-acclaimed juried fine art shows featuring the artwork of 140 award-winning artists.

In the newly renovated facility, patrons may enjoy the work of exhibiting artists, demonstrations and art workshops, daily art tours, live music, special events, on-site restaurants and more. For a full listing of events, visit LagunaFestivalofArts.org.

PC Festival of the Arts Laguna Beach



The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters are sponsored in part by Southern California Acura Dealers, Fidelity Investments, KOST Radio 103.5, San Diego County Credit Union and The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel.


DATES & TIMES

July 5 – August 31, 2019

Open weekdays: 12noon – 11:30pm

Open weekends: 10am – 11:30pm

Early closing August 24 at 1pm


TICKET INFORMATION

General Admission: Weekdays $10, Weekends $15
Students & Seniors: Weekdays $7, Weekends $11
Children 6 – 12: Daily $5
Free Admission for Children 5 and under, Military, and Laguna Beach Residents.

 

Weekend Nightly Music Schedule

Dates/Times: July 5 – September 1
Daily at 5:30pm
Cost: Free with $15 Festival Admission
 

Saturday, July 5: Evan Stone Trio featuring Lia Booth

Saturday, July 6: Peter Sprague

Sunday, July 7: The Salty Suites
 

Taste of Laguna This Month Tickets On Sale Now

Taste Of Laguna Returns to Laguna Beach Wednesday September 21st!

Are you ready to get your foodie fest on in my favorite Beach City in SoCal?

Last year I had the best time meeting the Chef's and tasting their eats. The food was delish and the people are just as amazing. I love that it is held at Tivoli Too, beautiful venue, wonderful setting at the end of Laguna Canyon.

I can not wait to attend this year but first let's see what the line up tastes, I mean, looks like - 

Hot off the press and for your taste buds...

Las Brisas Laguna Beach New Patio Menu #LasBrisasLagunaBeach #LBPatioMenu #TasteBrisas

Chef Johannes brings familiar flavors with fresh twists to Las Brisas Laguna Beach new Patio Menu.

Las Brisas Laguna Beach New Patio Menu Tasting 

With views of the ocean and the sand steps away, Las Brisas the perfect dining location anytime of day.

With the most perfect seat on the patio, we were able to taste the new patio menu items and I cannot decide what my favorite is...but I definitely want to go back for more and take the hubs for a date too!

Chef has created some amazing eats that feature some beautiful flavors that pair well together with his creative twists.

Laguna Beach Art Festival Family Art Day Saturday

Family Art Day

Summer in Laguna Beach is wonderful and the Festival of the Arts is one of the traditions we have to make sure we do yearly. 

This year we are excited to attend the Art Festival on Family Art Day. 

All Age Fun - PC LBAF

Have you been before? What is your favorite part or thing to do or see?

Here are some details on the Family Art Day that is THIS SATURDAY from 12 to 3.

Beautiful Winter Fantasy at the Sawdust Art Festival

Santa, Art, Crafting, food, drinks and more, the Winter Fantasy at the +SawdustArtFestival has something for everyone!

We have loved visiting the Sawdust Art Festival for years. Since I can remember my parents have taken us and now that I have kids we attend too. It is kind of tradition!

This year was the first year that we went to Winter Fantasy. The celebration of the Holidays has been going on for 25 years! 

There was a lot to see and do inside the festival grounds where there is always art to be seen. 

What can you expect to do and see?

* Santa - right in the middle of the festival there is a little house and if you time it right the snow flurries start and you can see both the big man himself and some snowfall. What I loved about this Santa, he looked and played the perfect part. My son was not listening to his best and started to jingle the bells, Santa told him to shake them and let the reindeer know that he was there. It was so sweet to see. He asked my 8yo what she wanted and when she said an American Girl Doll he said that those were super special for very responsible and nice girls. LOVED HIM! This was the first year my son did NOT cry with Santa. Score. 

* Art - There are two awesome Art stations to craft at. The crafts change each session and are super fun for all ages to do. Most are free but the ones that did cost were a dollar or two. at most. Both of the kids loved the Art spot. They made  snow man and were able to take their time doing so. My son got the help he needed and was let free to create his own version of rainbow snowman. My daughter loved the sticks and acorn she used for arms and a hat. So fun! This was a very sensory friendly activity and took up about 30mins. Parent is allowed to help. 

  

 Also a second location for art that was available is also where art is done regularly with kids for art classes. You can get all that info here!

 Both kids were able to do what they were comfortable doing. Zoe made a 12 piece hand drawn memory board game and Mikey was sitting coloring freely. Again, perfect for both kids and very sensory friendly. 

* Clay Station - On site there was clay molding. Pottery stands are there and with help, you can make a creation on the wheel. There are different costs depending if you wan to take what you make free un fired or get it fired for minimal cost. Very fun and again sensory friendly. All ages welcome. 

* Food and Drinks - there is plenty to snack on and plenty to drink. From BBQ to Mediterranean, wine to beer, you can fill your tummy if you want to!

 * Items for Sale and on Display - of course we loved looking at all the different art. Paintings, crafts, hand made jewelry, hand made ornaments, paintings and so much more. There is plenty to see and buy this year and it is all unique and beautiful. This is where I got my first toe ring in 1997. Talk about nostalgic. 

* Train Village display - check out what both of my kids and my husband could not get enough of. A super cute village where a train goes around and the WDW Monorail makes it's rounds too! So fun to see the different houses in the display too!

Everything was very cute and very full of creative spirit. You can tell that everyone displaying their wonderful items does so with passion for the arts. It really is a unique experience to see and show my kids.

Did you know that Zoomars Petting Zoo is on hand too. This was a huge help for my daughter when her brother decided to throw a fit. She was able to go in and have some animal fun. 

Thank you to Sawdust Art Festival for the invitation to attend and we will see you very soon!

Get more information on the Winter Fantasy in it's 25th year HERE!

#WinterFantasy #LagunaBeach #SawdustFestival #SawdustArtFestival #WinterFun #OC #ThingsToDo #Beach #FamilyFun #SensoryFriendly #AutismFriendly #StudioOne #Art #ArtClasses #pettingzoo

Maro Wood Grill, Date Night Heaven!

Date night bliss is 20 mins away and feet from Laguna Beach sand.

Last week I was invited to a social dine up at Maro Wood Grill and boy was it more than just a dinner.

I am always grateful to see wonderful people, it is a foodies dream to eat and chat away the evening when it's held at a place that is not only perfectly located near the beach but the Dining leaves you craving more from the moment you finish each plate. 

Before I break down the amazing eats we were given by the amazing Chef Deb, I have to say that I already have two other couples that will join the hubs and I on a date night very soon.

Our tasting menu was making me salivate just reading it over.

Before our tasting even started we were given appetizers of empinadas, woodfired edemame and green beans. To say I have had edemame like that would be a lie...amazing.

First up, a delightful and light, Mushroom Ceviche & Grilled Sourdough followed by a Grilled Fennel & Fig Salad. Both worked so well back to back with tang from the Ceviche to the sweetness of the fig. So good.

I was so delighted to see that our waiter put down a very special treat next. The famous Ricotta Noquis & Grilled Tomatoes that Maro Wood Grill only serves on the 29th of each month and places a $1 on the bottom of dish in the traditional Argentinian way. How beautiful is it that they do this! I love cultural traditions.

As if I was not satisfied enoigh there was one more pre main course taste... oh my Oysters Rockefeller!!!! Seriously the best I have ever had. So fresh and done perfectly.

Up next was my favorite of the evening overall. Why would I say it shocked me that I loved it so much? I am probably the only Greek you will meet (aside from my Dad) that does not like Lamb. I KNOW RIGHT?!
I want to really express how much I loved Chef Deb's lamb. The grill from the mesquite wood fire was just exquisite  and the seasonings used reminded me of traditional Greek style as if my mother and father were cooking together in our kitchen at home. Just loved it so much I could have eaten 3 more plates of Maro Wood Grill ' s Mesquite Lamb & Baba Ghanouj, I can not wait to bring my husband and my father to try the lamb!

I thought that was it but the sight of my next two tastes kept me hungry for more. A juicy Flat Iron & Chimichurri and a tender Short Rib with Roasted Vegetables were both cooked to my LOVING. They each had their own unique taste and flavors. They were paired with sides that complimented their taste very well.

The sweets were seriously the icing on the cake or better yet, have been voted OC's best! The golden foodie winner and my favorite Banana Bread Pudding Bites were just insane to my palette. My taste buds wanted more, much more. My nephew loves Banana Bread Pudding so I may have to get a special order just for my fav lil guy Georgie Bear asap.

But wait!! Sweet, creamy, and topped off with grilled fruit, the Passion Fruit Curd was the perfect combination of sweet and tart to wash down all of these amazing eats!

Wait did I mention the lamb was my favorite and I mean favorite lamb ever!? Ok, just making sure.

So until I get my two Argentinian friends with their significant others down to Maro Wood Grill, I'll be dreaming of the amazing dining they offer and a walk on the sand to soak up some California sunsets!

See you soon Maro Wood Grill and I just love your spunky fun personality Chef! Be proud of your Golden Foodie awards, well deserved by far girl!

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