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Artist John Cosby Solo Exhibition at LPAPA Gallery
Internationally recognized plein air painter John Cosby is currently featured at the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association ( LPAPA ) gallery ’ s “ Artist in Residence ” from June 6 through July 1 .
Looking West , a Portrait of the Places I Love , a solo exhibition created by LPAPA ’ s Signature Artist and Founding Member , John Cosby , will feature several major works , as well as plein air studies .
Also plan to join LPAPA on Wednesday , July 17 at 6:30 p . m . at the Rivian South Coast Theatre for the film screening of John Cosby : A Journey in Art . More information at our website , info @ LPAPA , org .
The LPAPA Gallery is located at 414 N . Coast Highway , on Gallery Row between Jasmine and Myrtle , in Laguna Beach , California . Gallery hours are 11 a . m . to 5 p . m ., Thursday through Monday and by appointment . The Gallery is open for extended hours , 6 p . m . to 9 p . m ., for Art Walk , the First Thursday of each month . Contact LPAPA by email at Info @ LPAPA . org or by phone at 949-376-3635 .
Democratic Debate and Disco
Democrats and fun-loving independents are invited to dance the night away on Thursday , June 27 from 5:30 to 9 p . m . at the Laguna Beach Democratic Club ’ s “ Democratic Debate and Disco ” event in Bridge Hall at Neighborhood Congregational Church , 340 St . Ann ’ s Drive . Guests will enjoy made-to-order tacos , wine , beer and all the music they can dance to for a $ 40 suggested donation to fund Democratic races . A big-screen TV screen will air the first presidential debate , which starts at 6 p . m . local time .
LBDC chair Peggy Wolff said , “ Although we face one of the most serious election seasons in our lifetimes , we will rally local Democrats to have some fun and get energized . It ’ s all hands on deck to protect democracy and personal freedoms , so anyone who wants to help can get a volunteer assignment that suits their availability and disposition .”
Established in 1945 , the Laguna Beach Democratic Club is an all-volunteer , chartered club of the Democratic Party of Orange County . It is in its 78th year of uninterrupted engagement supporting Democratic candidates , policies , and values . Democrats believe in an economy
John Cosby ’ s “ Ojai ” oil painting . Image courtesy of LPAPA
that benefits everyone , health care as a right , diversity as a strength , and democracy as worth defending .
Club membership and events are open to registered Democrats and independents ( who may join but not vote on club endorsements ). Visit thelbdems . com to join for the calendar year . General meeting speakers have included legal scholar Erwin Chemerinsky , Rep . Katie Porter , Peg Corley of the LGBTQ Center OC , Mayor Sue Kempf , author and political scientist Kevin O ’ Leary , and doctor Allyson Brooks of Hoag Women ’ s Health Institute .
Camelot to open at Laguna Playhouse in late July
Laguna Playhouse is thrilled to announce the creative team and full casting for one of the most legendary musicals of all time , a transfer production from North Coast Repertory Theatre of Lerner & Loewe ’ s Camelot . The book and lyrics are by Alan Jay Lerner , music by Frederick Loewe , original production directed and staged by Moss Hart , based on The Once and Future King by T . H . White , new orchestrations by Steve Orich , musical direction by Daniel Lincoln ,
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City of Laguna Beach Presents the 4th of July Drone Light Show
Show Starts at 9:00 PM at Heisler Park
Scan the QR Code to Listen Live on Voice of Laguna or KX FM Radio 104.7 FM
All Fireworks are illegal in Laguna Beach . If you see or hear illegal fireworks being used , please call the Police Department ’ s non-emergency hotline at ( 949 ) 497-0701 .