14 Calendar of Events

16 Around Town A look at the latest happenings around Laguna

22 Community SchoolPower Chef Challenge ; California Cool Art Auction & Benefit & Bash ; Sip & Shuck

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26 Fabric of the Community : The Power of Music Alec Glasser , founder of The Drake restaurant , aims to give Orange County ’ s underserved youth a shot at success with donations for instruments and instruction through his nonprofit , The Drake Gives .

FEATURES

WED YOUR WAY

Laguna ’ s experts can help create a dream celebration to match any couple ’ s style .

By ASHLEY BREEDING

CALLING ALL CAMPERS

Long summer days are the perfect time to meet new friends while playing sports , making art and having adventures together in one of Laguna ’ s diverse camp sessions .

By JENNIFER

PAPPAS YENNIE

TRAVEL : WELCOMING WELLNESS

Mexico ’ s Conrad Punta de Mita offers everything you need for the ultimate laid-back vacation .

By ASHLEY RYAN

TASTE OF THE TOWN

Explore the latest news about dining out in Laguna Beach .

28 Home : Vintage Meets Modern Blend retro-inspired and contemporary decor for timeless elegance .

30 A & G : Conceptual Creativity Local artists Mandy Brasa and Isabelle Alessandra shine with their abstract designs .

32 Q & A : It ’ s Only Natural Karin Wyman-Vardaman , the new executive director of Laguna Canyon Foundation , has come full circle , helping to protect the open spaces she grew up enjoying as a child .

82 Last Impressions : 10 Minutes With … Tim Hartshorn The South County Crosscultural Council ’ s new executive director talks about expanding resources for local day laborers , some of his favorite places in Laguna and more .

COVER : The jalapeno burger at Finney ’ s Crafthouse , highlighted in “ New on the Scene ” ( page 56 )

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EAT & DRINK

DINING DEBUTS NEW RESTAURANTS ARRIVE ON THE SCENE

FAVORITES FIVE WAYS CREATIVE SPINS ON CLASSICS FROM BURGERS TO PIZZA

UPPER CRUST LOCAL BAKERY OWNER BUILDS SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS

SAYING ‘ I DO ’

EMBRACING THIS SEASON ’ S WEDDING TRENDS AND LOCAL VENUES

PURSUING ART IN THE ABSTRACT

A SPOTLIGHT ON THE DRAKE GIVES

CAMPS FOR KIDS ABOUND IN THIS TOWN

LEFT : HAILLEY HOWARD ; RIGHT , FROM TOP : KRISTIN KARKOSKA / BLUE SKY ’ S STUDIO ; CANDICE DARTEZ PHOTOGRAPHY

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