Posted by admin on May 2nd, 2012 | Filed under: Laguna Beach
Sunset Serenades – Starting on May 4, 2012 the Arts Commission will be presenting live music at the amphitheater in Heisler Park. The concerts start at 6:30 p.m. to sunset and are free.
May 4 Shelby, Tieg & Tara (Modern Vocal Harmonies)
May 11 Erica Powell (Harpist)
May 18 Mancini/Stone Trio (Vibraphone Jazz)
May 25 John Troy and Jason Feddy (Singer Songwriter)
This program is funded by the lodging establishments and City of Laguna Beach.
Posted by admin on April 18th, 2012 | Filed under: Laguna Beach
A series of “Open for Business” workshops for business owners and others interested in opening or expanding businesses in Laguna Beach will be hosted by the City.
The next workshop will take place on Thursday, April 19 from 6:30-8:30PM in the Laguna Beach Community Center, 380 Third Street.
Workshop participants will include Planning Commission Chair Robert Zur Schmiede and Commissioner Norm Grossman, Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kristine Thalman and local broker Cary Glenn, owner of Main Beach Realty.
“Many prospective business people want to discuss their issues before they initiate formal applications with the City,” said Planning Commission Anne Johnson, coordinator of these workshops. “Just discussing their concerns and issues informally seems to help.
“We are reaching out to business owners, building owners, commercial realtors and other professionals to let everyone know that we want to help entrepreneurs realize their vision in Laguna Beach,” according to Mayor Jane Egly.
As a result of last year’s workshops several new businesses came to Laguna Beach, and others are in the planning stages. An additional workshop is scheduled for June 21, 2012 from 6:30-8:30 PM in the Laguna Beach Community Center, 380 Third Street.
For more information, please contact Monica Tuchscher, Principal Planner at 949-497-0745 or via email at mtuchscher@lagunabeachcity.net.
Posted by admin on April 16th, 2012 | Filed under: Laguna Beach
The city of Laguna Beach is seeking applications from artists to undertake a $35,000 sculpture and/or $65,000 artist-designed handrail and fence installation on Broadway. This is a highly visible area and is one of three entrances to the city.
Laguna Beach is a recipient of an Orange County Transportation Authority Transportation Enhancement grant. The grant was awarded for landscaping and scenic beautification, which includes sculpture and other art works at the gateway entrance to the city. Broadway is a major vehicle artery into the city in the downtown area, home to downtown commercial retail businesses and restaurants, Laguna Beach City Hall, Laguna Playhouse, Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, Art-A-Fair Festival, Sawdust Art Festival and Laguna College of Art & Design student housing and classrooms.
The Arts Commission is seeking a letter of interest, qualifications, images of previous work and references from an artist or artist team from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. The sculpture element has an open theme with a height not to exceed 10′. The handrail and fence should be inspired by the visual transition from the canyon to the ocean and must not exceed 4′ in height. The commission is seeking applications from artists with proven experience in public art. The deadline for submissions is Monday, May 7. All applications must be made on-line at www.lagunabeachcity.slideroom.com
Posted by admin on April 16th, 2012 | Filed under: Laguna Beach
The Laguna Beach Animal Shelter is sponsoring a free spay or neuter for pets. The free service is available to Laguna Woods and Laguna Beach residents only and it allows only two pets per household. Registration will be held April 15-30 and procedures will be scheduled for sometime in May.
Each pet will be evaluated by a veterinarian and in the event your pet requires additional medical attention, you will be responsible for additional costs. Additional charges may apply including but not limited to pregnant dogs/cats, dogs/cats in heat, cryptorchid neuter and umbilical hernia repair. If due, required vaccinations offered at a low cost: Bordatella, $13; DHPP, $13, Rabbies, $13 or FVRCP, $18.
Posted by admin on January 30th, 2012 | Filed under: Laguna Beach
LAGUNA BEACH, CA — (Marketwire) — Don’t miss the penultimate Artist Open Studio event on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Artist Open Studios will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Catch a free shuttle service from the Act V (Corporate Yard) parking lot, located at 1900 Laguna Canyon Road, and take advantage of free parking for this unique artistic adventure.
Artist Open Studios is a celebration of Laguna’s thriving visual arts community. It is not only a fantastic opportunity to see, buy or commission art, it is also an adventure through the city — to uncover new talent and rediscover established artists. Who could resist the chance to step into the heart of where art is created, to experience something unique, something you just can’t see anywhere else. Experience glass blowing, fused glass hands-on workshops, ceramic, painting, printmaking and bronze lost-wax demonstrations.
Artist studios are located throughout Laguna Beach with the majority nestled along Laguna Canyon Road. These studios, surrounded by oak trees and rich canyon colors, are the creative backdrop for many artists. Other studios are located where the canyon meets downtown on Ocean Avenue where painters Vanessa Roth and Cliff Wassmann have studios opposite each other, and Marc Whitney of Forest Avenue.
The first stop of the shuttle service will be at the studio of new participant, painter Deborah Paswaters. Meander to the studio of ceramicist and public artist Marlo Bartels whose works can be seen throughout the city. Don’t miss the opportunity to make your own piece of kiln formed glass with Maggie Spencer and see her colorful completed work. Nestled between the oak trees is the studio of Ralph Tarzian who has been a sculptor in Laguna for over 40 years. Glass blowers Gavin Heath and Muffin Spencer-Devlin will exhibit their works along with mixed media artist Ashley Pigden-Hemsley. Many artists are located at Laguna Canyon Artists. This artist complex is widely known for a number of imaginative and experimental printmakers, painters, jewelers and mixed media artists. At the very last stop in the Canyon visit with artists Louis Longi and Olivia Batchelder who transform their contrasting mediums of bronze and silk into one sculptural image.
For a list of participating artists please visit www.lagunabeachcity.net or call (949) 497-0722.
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