Pageant of the Masters , with the theme “ À La Mode : The Art of Fashion ,” will re-create pieces such as ( left , from top ) “ Too Early ” by James Tissot ; a butterfly brooch by Gaston Lafitte ; and “ The Swing ” by Jean H . Fragonard ; right : makeup and costumes adjusted backstage |
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submitted artwork based on criteria including creativity and originality , excellence of craftsmanship , excellence in the use of design elements , and professional presentation .”
Twenty-one new artists will be showing and selling their creations this year , as well as more than 90 talented artists returning to the show . In addition to the artworks on display , the event features art tours , classes and workshops , wine and chocolate pairings , and a variety of live music .
Meanwhile , the art show kicks off a new partnership with the City of Hope Orange County : A series of Saturday night concerts , which are part of City of Hope ’ s “ Music of Hope ” tour , will feature a piano wrapped in blue and uplifting music that salutes cancer patients and their families and friends .
Attendees are invited to bring their own picnic , grab food from the Intermission by
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Terra window or dine at the sit-down restaurant , Terra Laguna Beach . The Terra Wine Bar also offers alcoholic beverages for purchase including California wines and a rotating selection of beer from local brewing companies . For more information , visit foapom . com .
BRINGING ART TO LIFE Since it was first staged in 1933 , Pageant of the Masters has grown into one of Laguna ’ s best-known events . This year ’ s theme , “ À La Mode : The Art of Fashion ,” will feature “ living pictures ” with cast members wearing elaborate costumes to re-create artwork from the era of King Tut to the Middle Ages and modern times , explains pageant Director Diane Challis Davy . “ We ’ re pulling out all the stops this year for a dazzling display of sartorial elegance ,” she says .
Featuring an all-volunteer and largely
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locally sourced cast , the 2024 pageant will open with a runway fashion show reflecting fashion found in works of art as well as a homage to the world-famous Met Gala . “ The returning volunteers are especially excited about all the fancy dress [ es ] this year ,” Challis Davy says .
There ’ s also a tribute to Edith Head , the Hollywood costume designer who won a record eight Academy Awards . “ One of her best collaborations was with director Alfred Hitchcock ,” Challis Davy says . “ We ’ re going to have fun with Edith ’ s costume sketches and vignettes from ‘ Vertigo ,’ ‘ The Birds ’ and ‘ To Catch a Thief .’ Hitchcock was the master of suspense and our tribute will have many surprises .”
Pageant of the Masters runs nightly from July 6 to Aug . 30 in the Irvine Bowl inside of Festival of Arts . For more information , visit foapom . com .
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RIGHT TOP AND BOTTOM : RON AZEVEDO ; ALL OTHERS : COURTESY OF FESTIVAL OF ARTS |
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