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journalist David Clary to the store . Clary will discuss and sign copies of his new book , “ Soul Winners : The Ascent of America ’ s Evangelical Entrepreneur .”

Please note that this is a ticketed event . Tickets are $ 29.95 and include a copy of the book . Tickets can be purchased online at davidclary . eventbrite . com . Books can be picked up at the store and refreshments will be provided at the event . The event is limited to 50 attendees , so please consider purchasing your ticket early .

In “ Soul Winners ,” journalist Clary argues that this entrepreneurial spirit has indelibly shaped evangelical ministries and their worldview . For generations , evangelical leaders have partnered with tycoons to pay for their churches , crusades , and campuses . In turn , evangelicals adopted the pro-business , anti-government values of their conservative benefactors . White evangelicals evolved into the Republican Party ’ s most loyal voting bloc .

Clary ’ s narrative approach brings to life colorful characters such as the ballplayer-turned-preacher Billy Sunday , who condemned the “ godless social service nonsense ” of liberal churches , and Billy Graham , who brought evangelicalism into the highest precincts of business and politics . This book offers a fresh , balanced perspective on evangelicals and the consequences of their

enduring influence on American life .

David Ellenstein named new Interim Artistic Director of Laguna Playhouse

Laguna Playhouse and its Board of Directors announced today that North Coast Repertory Theatre ’ s Artistic Director , David Ellenstein , has been named Interim Artistic Director for the Playhouse for the period of Oct . 3 through Jan . 1 , 2023 .

“ We are thrilled to have David and his remarkable talent guide us through this transition until we find a new Artistic Director for the Playhouse ,” Laguna Playhouse Board of Directors said in a release . “ Mr . Ellenstein will help us select our 2023-2024 season and monitor all artistic and production needs of the current season .”

Ellenstein will continue as Artistic Director of North Coast Repertory Theatre during this transition . A new Artistic Director will be announced shortly .

Born into a theatrical family , David Ellenstein has worked in theatres across the country . Since 2003 , Ellenstein has been the Artistic Director of North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach , Calif . He is the former Artistic Director of Los Angeles Repertory Company and Arizona Jewish Theatre . A veteran of over 300 theatrical productions , he has worked at theatres across the country for nearly five decades , including Coconut Grove Playhouse ,

Paper Mill Playhouse , Alabama , Great Lakes and California Shakespeare Festivals , Portland Stage , 59E59 , The Meadowbrook Theatre , Colony Theatre and Laguna Playhouse .

Among the more than 60 productions that Ellenstein has directed at North Coast Rep , his favorites include The Remarkable Mister Holmes , which he co-authored , An Iliad , Dr . Glas ( Streaming ), Becoming Cuba ( World Premiere ), The Father ( West Coast Premiere ), Travels with My Aunt , Words by : Ira Gershwin ( World Premiere ), Freud ’ s Last Session , Becoming Dr . Ruthand A Funny thing Happened on the Way to the Forum . At other venues , memorable productions include The Glass Menagerie ( Alabama Shakespeare ), A Shayna Maidel ( Gaslamp Quarter Theatre ), The Chosen ( Papermill Playhouse , The Coconut Grove Playhouse ), Long Day ’ s Journey Into Night ( Renaissance Theatre ), Conversations With My Father ( Portland Repertory Theatre ), Cyrano de Bergerac ( Southwest Theatre Company ), Chapatti and Alexandros ( Laguna Playhouse ).

Ellenstein ’ s favorite roles as an actor include Andre Botvinck in A Walk In The Woods , Max Prince in Laughter on the 23rd Floor and Matt in Talley ’ s Folly at North Coast Rep , title roles in Hamlet at Los Angeles Theatre Center and Los Angeles Repertory Company ; Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof at Moonlight Stage , Richard III at California Shakespeare Festival ; Einstein in Picasso at the Lapin

Agile at Laguna Playhouse ; Calisto in The Illusion and Harker in Dracula at the Arizona Theatre Company ; Jonathan in Sight Unseen at North Coast Rep and Portland Repertory Theatre . David has appeared in more than two dozen roles in film and television and has been guest faculty for several universities , including California State Northridge and Cal Arts .

Laguna Craft Guild Show Sept . 25 at Main Beach

The Laguna Craft Guild will be having a show at the Main Beach Cobblestones on Sept . 25 from 9 a . m . until dusk .

Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce is Cooking Up Savory Bites , Sweet Treats and Sensational Sips at Annual Taste of Laguna Food & Music Festival 2022

Tickets are going fast for The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce ’ s signature event , Taste of Laguna Food & Music Festival . The Taste features tasty bites from some of the area ’ s best restaurants and food artisans , in addition to the amazing sounds of The Mighty Untouchables on Thursday , October 13 , 2022 .

We are excited to share that the following restaurants will participate this year .

These restaurants , bakers , and food artisans will serve delicious culinary creations . The 2022 Taste of Laguna Food & Music Festival has definitely become the year ’ s event .