CALIFORNIA COOL ART AUCTION & BENEFIT & BASH Each winter , the Laguna Art Museum hosts its biggest fundraiser of the year , the California Cool Art Auction & Benefit & Bash . The 42nd iteration was held within the museum on March 2 , raising more than $ 450,000 toward the institution ’ s exhibitions , education and other programming . In addition to enjoying mouthwatering madeto-order sushi and specially crafted cocktails , the guests walked the red carpet before perusing artwork from over 100 different California artists , including Lagunans such as Jorg Dubin , Tom Lamb and Baldemar Fierro as well as artists like Kelly Berg and Luciana Abait , who have participated in the museum ’ s Art & Nature initiative . The event ’ s art auction launched online Feb . 16 and continued until March 4 , ensuring that attendees could view the pieces before bidding . California Cool also featured a live auction , musical entertainment and the chance to mingle with many of the artists whose work was on display . ( lagunaartmuseum . org ) — A . R .
1 . Daniel Kolimar and Genevieve Williams 2 . Laguna Art Museum 3 . Live auction 4 . Zack Krone 5 . Adam Neeley , Zach Rollins , Todd McIntyre , Matt Gerard 6 . Peter Bray , Sara Genn , Georgeana Ireland
SIP & SHUCK Guests were treated to hand-shucked oysters , Champagne , sparkling wines , spirits and more from around the globe while soaking in panoramic ocean views and enjoying live music at the ninth annual Sip & Shuck on Nov . 12 at The Deck on Laguna Beach . More than 300 supporters attended the event , a benefit for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County . Executive Chef Rainer Schwarz and his team prepared delicious tastes from The Deck and Driftwood Kitchen , both in Laguna Beach , and Hendrix Restaurant & Bar in Laguna Niguel , all owned by the same company . Over $ 15,000 was raised for CASA , which recruits , trains and supports volunteers who advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children going through the foster care system . ( casaoc . org ) — Sharon Stello g
1 . The Sip & Shuck crowd 2 . A musician playing saxophone 3 . Food being prepared during the event 4 . Bartenders serving Don Julio 5 . An oversize beer pong game 6 . A musician playing keyboard
TOP SECTION : HAILLEY HOWARD ; BOTTOM SECTION : JOHN DOLE
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