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Listen To The Seventies To Play At The Festival Of The Arts Molly Bergman and Jason Feddy ’ s band , Listen to the Seventies , will perform at the Festival of the Arts on Tuesday , July 30 , at 5 p . m .
A salute to some of the greatest singer / songwriters of the 1970s , the show has already been a sell-out success at the Laguna Playhouse . If you like Fleetwood Mac , The Doobie Brothers , CS & N , Carole King , Joni Mitchell , James Taylor and Carly Simon , then this is the show for you .
Bergman , currently studying at the prestigious Frost School of Music is already gaining a noticeable following on Spotify and has opened for Jewel , Train and ex-Doobie Brother Michael MacDonald . Feddy was named Laguna Beach Arts Alliance Artist of The Year for 2019 and 2020 and is a central figure in the Laguna music community . Together , they have put together a killer seven-piece band to pay tribute to some of the great songs from this decade .
The concert is free with Festival of Arts admission . Limited
Listen to the Seventies will perform at the Festival of the Arts on Tuesday , July 30 , at 5 p . m . Photo courtesy of the band
“ nightclub ” seating is available in a reserved section for $ 30 per person per concert , with a $ 5 per person service charge applied to all orders . Admission to the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show is included . Reservations must be made prior to 9 p . m . the night before the performance .
Laguna Bluebelt Photo Exhibition Opening Reception Laguna College of Art + Design ’ s Gallery is presenting original photography from the Laguna Bluebelt ’ s 13th annual photo contest winners , celebrating Laguna ’ s Marine Protected Areas and their diversity . This exhibition is comprised of professional and amateur photos that capture the natural beauty of the Laguna Bluebelt ’ s beaches , marine life , and recreation from above and below while bringing attention to the importance of conserving and protecting this invaluable resource .
The opening reception will be held Aug . 1 from 6 to 9 p . m . at the LCAD Gallery , 374 Ocean Avenue , Laguna Beach . Admission is free . The contest photos will be on exhibit from Aug . 1 to Aug . 18 .
August Art Start at Hotel Laguna Celebrate summer nights with art , wine and hors d ’ oeuvres at Hotel Laguna on Thursday , Aug . 1 from 5 p . m . to 7 p . m . Featured artists this month are Linda Grossman , Rich Linder and Phyllis Themis . Saxophonist Jake Brown will provide lively music to enjoy while mingling among the art . The reception from 5 to 7 p . m . will open the evening , followed by Art Walk from 6 to 8 p . m . For more information , visit firstthursdaysartwalk . org .
Laguna Community Concert Band to Celebrate FOA Grant with Special Concert The Laguna Community Concert Band has received a $ 3,000 grant from the FOA Foundation . The band said the grant will significantly bolster the band ’ s ongoing efforts to bring the magic of live music to the Laguna Beach cultural arts scene .
The FOA Foundation , an independent nonprofit endowed by the Festival of Arts , awards art and educational programs in Laguna Beach and the surrounding area annually . On average , the foundation assists over twenty organizations each year .
“ We are grateful for the FOA Foundation ’ s continued support ,” said director Mark Lowery . “ This grant recognizes our dedication to
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