Laguna Beach Magazine February 2023 | Page 6

FEBRUARY 2023 | LAGUNABEACHMAGAZINE . COM
Clean and Clear NATURAL BEAUTY PRODUCTS ARE ON THE RISE
Holistic Health ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES FROM VITAMIN SHOTS TO CRYOTHERAPY AND MORE
Healing Energy HARNESSING THE POWER OF CRYSTALS , SOUND BATHS AND PSYCHIC READINGS
THE GUITAR SHOPPE MARKS A
HALF-CENTURY OF SERVICE

Contents features / departments

FEBRUARY 2023

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DEPARTMENTS
10 Editor ’ s Letter
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14 Calendar of Events
18 Around Town A look at the latest happenings around Laguna
24 Community The Drake After Dark ; Comedy Night ; Wyland Foundation Gala ; Napa in Newport
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FEATURES

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STRUMMING ALONG FOR 50 YEARS
The Guitar Shoppe has served musicians through the decades with custom instruments , lessons and more .
By TANYA A . YACINA

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TRAVEL : WINTER ’ S FAVORITE TOWN
Visit Park City to hit the slopes and enjoy apres ski in a charming mountain town that feels as if you ’ ve landed in a snow globe .
By ASHLEY RYAN

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

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ARTISTS & GALLERIES
John Barber and Susan Marosz turn to innovative techniques to create stunning glass art pieces .

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TASTE OF THE TOWN
Explore this restaurant resource for dining out in Laguna Beach .
| SPECIAL SECTION | HEALTH & WELLNESS
ON A HIGH NOTE
COVER : The Guitar Shoppe ( page 40 ) PHOTO : Candice Dartez
28 Fabric of the Community : A Century of Service For more than 100 years , the Woman ’ s Club of Laguna Beach has offered opportunities for coming together and giving back .
30 Active : Getting into a Pickle Discover why pickleball is being called the fastest-growing sport in the U . S . while learning the ins and outs of the game with coach Marc Freije .
32 W & D : Fried Favorites Warm , battered and crisp , fried foods are a fun reminder of times at the fair and a welcome winter treat .
34 Q & A : Striking a Chord Laguna Beach Music Festival brings the community together for an annual symphonic celebration .
82 Last Impressions : 10 Minutes With … David Strong The owner of Store talks about the menswear shop and his Monadic label as well as his barbecue sauce company and life in Laguna .
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT : CANDICE DARTEZ ; COURTESY OF CATMOSPHERE ; FRANK SALAS ; LINDA GROSSMAN ; JOSH GOLEMAN
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