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Tom Osborne ’ s stimulating “ Green Light ” column regarding Laguna Art Museum ’ s thought-provoking Art & Nature festival knocked it out of the park ! He skillfully captured the essence of the exhibition , which conveys the wonderment we all feel concerning the ocean but also reveals there are frailties and vulnerabilities due to mistakes we have made in the past . Yet , the optimistic tone of keynote speaker Dr . Sylvia Earle , felt uplifting as she spoke to existing knowledge already uncovered that would allow us to repair much of the damage done and bring the ocean environment back into balance . Tom ’ s article and the Art & Nature exhibition compel us to go beyond the surface ( so to speak ) and take action . A good first step is to write or email your Congressional legislators and ask them to cosponsor and advocate for the RISEE Act , which has bipartisan support . I have done just that , and it was easy . This bill helps protect coastlines and coastal communities like ours from rising sea levels and erosion .
Deborah Young , Laguna Beach
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story since 1997 . Hear his astonishing personal account of survival , strength and determination . The lecture will be held at 7 p . m . on Dec . 1 and costs $ 10 . RSVP at chabadoflaguna . com . Refreshments will be served .
LB Cultural Arts Center hosts 75 Day of India | 75 Years Later on Dec . 11 On Dec . 11 , Laguna Beach resident Anita Razin will share her unforgettable trip to India in 2020 , what took her there , and what she brought back . The opening reception will be held at the Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center , on 235 Forest Ave ., from 5 p . m . to 8 p . m . on Dec . 11 . The presentation starts at 6 p . m . Food and drinks are available to purchase . Check out the LBCAC calendar and RSVP at www . LBCulturalArtsCenter . org . Grant funding was made possible by the lodging establishments and the City of Laguna Beach .
Bare Bones Theatre Presents “ Santa Hates Me ” on Dec . 20 at 7 p . m . A fun-filled night of holiday music , poems and tall tales that celebrate the Naughty in all of us . Starring Jason Feddy , Ava Burton , Tom Shelton , Diana Burbano and Lionel Shelton , directed by Lojo Simon . Santa does NOT want to see kids at this event , it ’ s rated for adult audiences . Grant funding was made possible by the lodging establishments and the City of Laguna
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Laguna College of Art + Design presents new exhibition Laguna College of Art + Design is proud to present DESIGN AT WORK , an exhibition showcasing the creative process and actual products from professional practices by LCAD ’ s Graphic Design + Digital Media Alumni .
Through conceptual prototypes and professional projects , LCAD ’ s Graphic Design + Digital Media alumni stories and experiences demonstrate design process from concept , research , and ideation sketches to actual applications for clients , products , and services .
The alumni of LCAD ’ s Graphic Design + Digital Media BFA program produce creative solutions within a broad range of industries both nationally and internationally . This exhibit showcases design concepts and solutions in technology , apparel , footwear , publishing , experiential design , professional sports , and creative agencies . The opening reception will be held Thursday , Dec . 1 at 6 p . m . to 9 p . m .
Laguna Art Museum ’ s tenth annual Art & Nature Festival is currently on view through Feb . 15 Laguna Art Museum ’ s tenth annual Art & Nature Festival is currently on view through Feb . 15 . The Art & Nature festival raises environmental awareness and explores the cross-sections
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Art & Nature exhibitions include The Sea Around Us by artist Rebeca Mèndez , an immersive 360-degree video art installation , that transports viewers to an area of the Pacific Ocean located 30 miles from the Laguna Beach Coast , portraying the ocean as a fully animated body as well as
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