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FROM PAST
TO PRESENT FORMER POST OFFICE AND ART VAULT GAINS NEW LIFE AS A GALLERY
MODERN
MARVELS MOSAICS AND MURALS BRIGHTEN UP THE TOWN ALL TIED UP ARTIST FINDS SUCCESS WITH LARGE-SCALE MACRAME INSTALLATIONS

Contents features / departments

AUGUST 2024
YELITZA MENDOZA

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DEPARTMENTS
14 Editor ’ s Letter
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16 Calendar of Events
18 Around Town A look at the latest happenings around Laguna
RIGHT , FROM TOP : COURTESY OF SURFING HERITAGE & CULTURE CENTER / DICK METZ ; JOHN RIEDY ; ALEX KROKE AND PETER CHRISTIANSEN
FEATURES

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Laguna ’ s businesses are offering creative ways to gather together . By SHARON STELLO

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REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE
Tour some of Laguna ’ s top homes currently on the market .
The Arts
‘ À LA MODE : The Art of Fashion ’ at the Pageant of the Masters
COVER : Pageant of the Masters continues through Aug . 30 . PHOTO : CHRISTOPHER ALLWINE

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24 Community Saddleback Medical Center Foundation Spring Gala ; Shea Center Gala ; The Drake Gives ; Gate & Garden Tour
26 Fabric of the Community : Artists Supporting Artists Sawdust Art Festival extends a philanthropic hand to local creatives .
28 A & G : Artistic Adornments Local jewelers Morgan Amirani and Beth Kukuk are showcasing stunning designs at Laguna ’ s summer festivals .
30 Home : Follow the Grain Explore the timeless appeal of adding wood to a home ’ s interior .
TRAVEL : 72 HOURS
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66 IN LOS CABOS

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W & D : Succulent Seafood
Follow this three-day itinerary for staying in the center of the Corridor . By STEVE ZEPEZAUER

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TASTE OF THE TOWN
Explore the latest news about dining out in Laguna Beach .
COURTESY OF SELANNE STEAK TAVERN
Lobster goes hand in hand with luxury , but many Laguna eateries have also found more casual ways to incorporate this crustacean .
34 Q & A : Brick by Brick A simple art project adds color to the town while uniting the local community .
82 Last Impressions : 10 Minutes With … Gila Leibovitch The Vault store owner talks about fashion , supporting local businesses and her appreciation for Laguna ’ s village feel .
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