Laguna Beach Magazine Fall 2022 | Page 8

Contents features / departments

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2022
DEPARTMENTS
10 Editor ’ s Letter
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14 Calendar of Events
18 Around Town A look at the latest happenings around Laguna
26 Community Festival of OC Chefs ; With My Own Two Hands Documentary Screening Gala ; The Shea Center Gala ; Wonderful World Soiree
FEATURES

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CULTIVATING COMMUNITY
THROUGH CREATIVITY
Laguna Art Museum prepares to mark a milestone with the 10th year of its Art & Nature festival .
By ASHLEY RYAN

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TRAVEL :
BEACH RETREAT Historic Hotel del Coronado offers the ideal setting for a quick getaway .
By SHARON STELLO

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REAL ESTATE
SHOWCASE Tour some of Laguna ’ s top homes currently on the market .

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TASTE OF
THE TOWN Explore this restaurant resource for dining out in Laguna Beach .

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ARTISTS & GALLERIES Check out the latest information on the arts as well as upcoming gallery events .
COVER IMAGE SHOT BY : MARIELENA VERDUGO ( SHOWN ABOVE IN OUTTAKE ) LOCATION : DRIFTWOOD KITCHEN
30 Fabric of the Community : It ’ s Cool to Be Kind Local nonprofit Ability Awareness Project combats bullying and promotes compassion for all .
32 Active : Fight to the Finish Try your hand at Fightcamp Fit for a workout that combines strength training , cardio and recovery to achieve .
34 Q & A : A Little Piece of Laguna Two young , entrepreneurial brothers are creating holiday ornaments modeled after iconic landmarks for locals and tourists to treasure at home .
90 Last Impressions : 10 Minutes With … Cynthia Britain One of the founding members of Laguna Plein Air Painters Association shares her favorite local places to paint and what inspires her artwork .
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LEFT : COURTESY OF LAGUNA ART MUSEUM ; RIGHT , FROM TOP : COURTESY OF CHRIS BLISS ; JEFF ROVNER ; CLARK COLLINS
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