AUGUST 2024 | LAGUNABEACHMAGAZINE . COM

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TO PRESENT FORMER POST OFFICE AND ART VAULT GAINS NEW LIFE AS A GALLERY

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MARVELS MOSAICS AND MURALS BRIGHTEN UP THE TOWN ALL TIED UP ARTIST FINDS SUCCESS WITH LARGE-SCALE MACRAME INSTALLATIONS

AUGUST 2024

RIGHT , FROM TOP : COURTESY OF SURFING HERITAGE & CULTURE CENTER / DICK METZ ; JOHN RIEDY ; ALEX KROKE AND PETER CHRISTIANSEN

FEATURES

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

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

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

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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W & D : Succulent Seafood

Follow this three-day itinerary for staying in the center of the Corridor . By STEVE ZEPEZAUER

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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