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joined by artist John Sonsini , whose work is currently on display at the museum , and the forthcoming 2022 featured Art & Nature artist Rebeca Méndez .

The evening also toasted California Art Historian Nancy Dustin Wall Moure for receiving the Wendt Award for her contribution to the arts and honored Ranney and Priscilla Draper with the Anna Hills Award for their generous support of the Laguna Art Museum and establishing a $ 1 million museum endowment fund , as well as their dedication to supporting the arts , environmental and educational causes that strengthen the local community .

“ One of the highlights of the night was the presentation of the Anna Hills Award to Ranney and Priscilla Draper for their generous gift of $ 1 million to the museum ’ s endowment ,” said Perlin Lee . “ After the event , the museum received word that the Draper family ’ s generosity inspired not one , but two , individuals to pledge $ 100,000 gifts to ensure the longevity of Laguna Art Museum in our beautiful city .”

The museum offers a variety of support groups and membership levels that help keep art access alive and thriving . For more information about Laguna Art Museum , visit lagunaartmuseum . org . To stay connected and learn about upcoming events , follow the museum on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter .

Comedy Night Fundraising Gala at Festival of Arts to Support Children ’ s Mental Health and Wellness Oct . 19 Extraordinary Lives Foundation ( ELF ) - a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving children ’ s mental health and wellness - will present its annual Comedy Night fundraiser on Wednesday , October 19 on the scenic Festival of Arts grounds in Laguna Beach . This year ’ s featured comedians include headliner George Wang , Lowell Benjamin and comedian / host Frances Dilorinzo .

Over 200 guests are expected to attend the lively evening featuring silent auction , dinner , and comedy show . Headliner George Wang Jr is an actor , professional comedian and skate coach known for his Cruzzin with Laffter Comedy Show , Inside the Laughter and What ’ s Up Fool ? podcast . Lowell Benjamin is a professional comedian and cohost of “ You Don ’ t Know Schiff ” podcast and the quick witted creator of Dry Bar Comedy Special Frances Dilorinzo returns for the third year as

From left to right . LAM Board Chair Joe Hanauer , Anna Hills Award Recipient Ranney Draper , LAM Trustee Rick Balzer and LAM Executive Director Julie Perlin Lee . Photo / Laguna Art Museum

fundraising host .

Extraordinary Lives Foundation founder and CEO Mara James said , “ While this evening will bring a fun evening of light and laughter , it also sheds awareness and generates funding for our important children ’ s mental health and wellness programs .”

An estimated one in five children have a diagnosable mental health condition and funds from the Comedy Night will fund ELF ’ s Piggie Bear educational resources to increase children ’ s emotional development and their HUGS for Life Healing Center bridging the gap between mental health medical professionals and holistic healers .

The evening is cocktail attire and begins at 6 p . m . with a social hour and silent auction followed by dinner , comedy show and live auction at 7 p . m . General admission tickets are $ 225 , and a limited number of tables of 10 and sponsorship opportunities are still available .

The Festival of Arts grounds are located at 650 Laguna Canyon Rd , Laguna Beach , CA 92651 and free valet

parking will be available . To register for the Comedy Night , visit charityauctionstoday . com / t / elfgala22-495ff0ea0f . For information about ELF , elfempowers . org /.

Santa Barbara Wine Country is Coming to Laguna Beach , Nov . 3 All are invited to attend a wine tasting experience with acclaimed winemakers from Santa Barbara Wine Country , named Wine Enthusiast ’ s 2021 Wine Region of the Year .

The event will be held Thursday , Nov . 3 , from 4 to 8 p . m . at Seven-Degrees , 891 Laguna Canyon Rd , in Laguna Beach . This event , hosted by Santa Barbara Vintners , a non-profit trade association , will begin at 4 p . m . with a panel discussion and tasting with top producers from Santa Barbara Wine Country . At 5 p . m ., guests can enjoy tasting wines from ten of Santa Barbara ’ s premier vintners , paired with light bites that reflect ingredients from Santa Barbara County and the California coast . The organizers encourage attendees to come and stay as long as you like . During the event , attendees can learn what makes Santa Barbara Wine Country an internationally recognized wine region , all the latest buzz , from wine reviews to celebrity weddings , and recent openings to what was seen from the 2022 harvest . Also , organizers will sharedetails on Pop-Up Wine Events ( for consumers ) taking place in OC this fall , the best wines to pour for your guests this holiday season and which varietals make the best holiday gifts . Space is limited . RSVP by Oct . 21 . Visit sbcountywines . com to learn more .