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“ Our Town , Our Paper ” lagunabeachindy . com JUNE 14 , 2024 | Volume XXI , Issue 24

Kelpfest Rolls Out a Month of Ocean Celebration and Awareness

By LB Indy Staff

Laguna Ocean Foundation kicked off National Ocean Month with its annual Kelpfest celebration held on National Ocean Day , last Saturday , June 8 . The free festival featured live music from Mana and the Garden Band , ocean awareness activities , plenty of informational booths , games and art for ocean lovers young and

‘ Holmes and Watson ’ at Laguna Playhouse is Awash in Enjoyable Red Herrings

By Eric Marchese | Special to the LB Indy

Were the peerless detective Sherlock Holmes to meet his demise , who would plumb the mystery and catch the killer ?

That ’ s the tantalizing premise posited by Jeffrey Hatcher in his 2018 play “ Holmes and Watson .” In Laguna Playhouse ’ s production , director David Ellenstein

old . The fun will continue June 22 when Laguna Ocean Foundation , Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce and The Ritual Refill team up to host a beach clean-up at Main Beach . Finally , National Ocean Month concludes with the Laguna Ocean Foundation and the Pacific Vocal Series Out of the Sea - Arts & Conservation on Friday , June 28 , from 7 p . m . to 9

and company sink their theatrical chops into this fast-moving , tantalizing mystery , taking us along for the ride and often leaving us breathless .

It ’ s 1894 , and Dr . John Watson ( Richard Baird ) explains to us that it has been three years since he and Holmes were lured to Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland by the sleuth ’ s arch-nemesis , Professor Moriarty ,

Left : Mana and the Garden Band play at Kelpfest . Above : Members of the public stop at one of the many informational booths to learn about ocean conservation during the 2024 Kelpfest . Photos courtesy of Jim Collins .

p . m . Hosted at the Rivian South Coast Theatre , the “ Art for a Cause ” recital invites listeners into a meaningful story of conservation and nature through music , cinematography , and curated storytelling , and features Southern California opera singer Jana McIntyre . Details about the upcoming events can be found at lagunaoceanfoundation . org .

where Watson saw Holmes plunge to his death .

Since then , though , Watson has heard of countless “ false sightings ” of Holmes , setting him on a task , he tells us , “ To dispute the claims of these impersonators .” The trail has led Watson to a secluded

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Laguna Art Museum Gets Wild with Fred Tomaselli : Second Nature

By LB Indy Staff Laguna Art Museum will present Fred Tomaselli : Second Nature , set to showcase the influential work of Southern California-native artist , Fred Tomaselli . The exhibition explores the intersections of art , nature and contemporary culture , and will be on view from Oct . 6 to Feb . 2 , 2025 .

Fred Tomaselli , who grew up and formed his early artistic sensibilities in Southern California , attended California State University , Fullerton , where he graduated with a bachelor ’ s in painting and drawing in 1982 . His work is deeply influenced by the fantasy culture and natural beauty of the coastal environment , themes that are prominently reflected in his artworks .

“ Fred Tomaselli ’ s work offers a vital narrative emphasizing the beauty and turmoil of our times . His uncanny ability to incorporate contemporary issues within his unique and eye-catching artistic approach allows for important conversations and deeper enjoyment of his stunning work ,” said Julie Perlin Lee , executive director of Laguna Art Museum .

The exhibition , guest-curated by Laguna Art Museum Curatorial Fellow Rochelle Steiner , will feature approximately 50 of Tomaselli ’ s new and recent works . The works highlight his unique approach

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