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tour showcases varied and unique work by painters , photographers , sculptors , and other art mediums in their working environments . It is an opportunity for people looking for a meaningful and fun activity who also want to support local professionals .
The Art Along the Coast tour gives people an experience they don ’ t ordinarily get – the opportunity to engage with how ideas , creativity and technique come together to birth a piece of fine art .
The tour runs the weekend of April 29 and 30 . Information on participating artists , times , tour details and a map is available at artalongthecoast . com
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Art in the Park is Back at Crystal Cove
Crystal Cove Conservancy and Crystal Cove State Park welcome the return of Art in the Park to the Crystal Cove Historic District , Los Trancos , Newport Coast , on Saturday , April 1 , from 10 a . m . to 4 p . m . After a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic , Art in the Park will offer a day of art and culture for all ages featuring a variety of activities , including yoga on the beach , guitar lessons , basket weaving , watercolor and squid ink painting , jewelry making and more .
The day-long celebration will also include an arts & crafts bazaar , where guests can shop a selection of fine art paintings , candles , sea glass and upcycled
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jewelry , and painted wood wall hangings created by local artists . Vendors include Crystal Cove State Lifeguard Association , Kim Gordon , Serenity Candles , ReNvinted Jewelry and Art by Kimberly Nicole , Michael O . Smith , Laura Klepfer , Donita Lloyd , Gobind Boyes , Adornament and Sluggy Shug .
A full schedule of events can be found at crystalcove . org / event / art-in-the-park .
Laguna Art Museum April Events April 1 at 10 a . m . - What ’ s It Worth ? John Moran Auctioneers & Appraisers , in partnership with the Laguna Art Museum , invites the public to have up to five items professionally valued . Appraisers at John Moran Auctioneers will provide a verbal valuation of your treasures .
April 2 at 10 a . m . - Jean Stern Presents : The Historical Development of Watercolor Painting
In this illustrated lecture , Curator Jean Stern will trace the history and development of watercolor painting . Mr . Stern will define various water-based media and discuss such variants as watercolor , gouache , and tempera . He will review the historical evolution and show that waterbased paint appears in ancient art dating back to the cave paintings of pre-historic societies . Also discussed will be the many forms of water-based media throughout history , with examples from ancient civilizations , including the Medieval , Renaissance and Twentieth Century . April 22 at 11 a . m . - Earth Day
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Celebration : Storytime & Beach Cleanup with Project O
Join the Laguna Art Museum and Project O in celebration of Earth Day . Rich German , founder of Project O , will commence the celebration with story time by reading My Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan , followed by a presentation and book signing by German and his book Blue Laguna , and wrapping up the day will be a beach cleanup . All supplies for the cleanup will be provided , but participants should feel free to bring their own work gloves . Appropriate clothes and shoes will be needed for the beach cleanup .
Wellness Lab to host Happiness Workshop on April 29
This easy-to-follow workshop will lead anyone , from adolescents to seniors , through the “ Your Path of Advanced Awareness to Lasting Happiness ” Guidebook .
Participants will learn how to harness the positive energy of love and lasting happiness to dilute ( and eventually eliminate ) the negative energy of fear and unhappiness .
This happiness workshop will be presented at the new Wellness Lab , 1854 South Coast Highway , Laguna Beach on Saturday , April 29 , from 10 a . m . to 12 noon . Dr . Veeder South , workshop author and founder of Advanced Awareness , will lead the workshop . The price is $ 35 a person . Attendees can sign up for the workshop by visiting the Advanced Awareness website or contacting South by phone , email , or text . Space is limited .
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Susi Q ’ s Annual Legacy Ball takes place on April 15
The Susi Q ’ s much-anticipated Annual Legacy Ball takes place on April 15 at the beautiful Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort , 25135 Park Lantern , Dana Point , from 5 to 9 p . m . The program includes cocktails , dancing , opportunity drawings , dinner , dessert , and a live auction .
“ Our annual legacy ball is a glorious evening of good company , generosity and gratitude ,” said Nadia Babayi , executive director of Laguna Beach Seniors , which operates the Susi Q in the heart of downtown Laguna . “ Our guests help us raise one-quarter of our yearly budget , and we love honoring those who have given exceptional and enduring service to the community .”
Christina and Warren Haines are the 2023 Legacy Award Recipients , while the US Bank Foundation will be honored as the 2023 Cornerstone Award Recipient .
Tickets are available by visiting www . thesusiq . org . Underwriting opportunities and table sales are available by contacting the event manager , Christine Brewer , at ( 949 ) 715-8105 or by emailing christineb @ thesusiq . org .
The Susi Q offers a wide range of educational and fun programs , classes and clubs for older adults – though all ages are welcome . The Susi Q ’ s Care Management Department provides free consultation , education and practical resources for vulnerable seniors , enabling them to stay safely in their own homes , informed , and independent .
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