Top : Sawdust Art Festival ’ s whimsical holiday setting at Winter Fantasy ; bottom : a scene from the beloved production “ The Nutcracker ,” showing at Irvine Barclay Theatre in December |
WINTER FANTASY THROUGH DEC . 18 ; SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL GROUNDS Enjoy the final weekends of Sawdust Art Festival ’ s winter extravaganza as you pick out artful gifts for loved ones this holiday season . The event also features plenty of holiday cheer , with an enchanting setting , Christmas decor , falling snow , carol singers and even visits from Santa Claus himself . ( 949- 494-3030 ; sawdustartfestival . org )
“ THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ : A HOLIDAY PANTO ” THROUGH DEC . 29 ; LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE Lythgoe Family Panto returns with its annual holiday production at the local playhouse , this year inspired by L . Frank Baum ’ s beloved tale “ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz .” Take a trip to the bewitching land of Oz after Dorothy gets whisked away in an icy blizzard — but be ready to spread some holiday cheer , as audience participation is a must during any
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pantomime performance . ( 949-497- 2787 ; lagunaplayhouse . com )
“ PHOTOGRAPHY & SEDUCTION : WILLIAM MORTENSEN ’ S LAGUNA BEACH ” THROUGH JAN . 15 , 2023 ; LAGUNA ART MUSEUM William Mortensen was one of the most famous photographers of his time , but maybe not for the reason you would think : Through manipulation of his images , he crafted what many would consider grotesque , unorthodox photos . See Mortensen ’ s pieces displayed in one of the only
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STUPID GOOD WINE & LIVE MUSIC WITH TOMMY BENSON DEC . 10 - FEB . 4 , 2023 ; MCCLAIN CELLARS Groove to the sounds of smooth jazz guitar during this ongoing live music series at McClain Cellars ’ Wine Tasting Lounge . On select days , jazz guitarist Tommy Benson will provide background music for those tasting the company ’ s Santa Ynez wines . ( 949-590-9980 ; mcclaincellars . com )
“ OPERA RE-IMAGINED ” DEC . 17 ; LAGUNA BEACH CULTURAL ARTS CENTER The fifth part of this classical music series will feature holiday tunes
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TOP : COURTESY OF SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL ; BOTTOM : DAVE FRIEDMAN |
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