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The Art Collection of Gary & Betsy Jenkins

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Available Properties by Shauna Covington

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Spectacular prime oceanfront Contemporary overlooking Laguna’s historic Wood’s Cove beach. Timeless 4 bdrm, 4 bath designed by renowned LA architect John Lautner. Luxury living with breathtaking floor-to-ceiling views of Lover’s Cove. Home of the Year in Architectural Record Magazine, situated just north of the Montage Resort within steps of Moss Point and Laguna’s most popular galleries and shops. LagunaBeachARTmagazine.coml 5

MIKE JOHN S O N

1355 Skyline Drive LAGUNA BEACH | $3,150,000 Mystic Hills of Laguna Beach, just above the downtown village and Main Beach, overlooks a beautiful and varied landscape of canyon, hills and the Pacific Ocean. This home offers a wide panorama of the best of these views, while providing a generously sized, open home with a walk-out rear yard. Beautifully appointed, the property lives with a casual indoor-outdoor sophistication found in the best examples of California architecture. The main level is expansive - flowing from living to dining to family spaces - all finished with warm woods and an incredible level of detail finish. In addition to a main level bedroom, there are two guest bedrooms, laundry and the master on the bedroom level along with a large office that could easily be refitted as a fifth bedroom. Almost all ocean view buyers find they need to make trade-offs to find a quality home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this is that special property that requires no compromise.

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M I K E J O HNS O N

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1091 Gaviota Drive | Oceanfront

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LAGUNA BEACH | $5,875,000

Big Sur meets Laguna Beach in this approx 11-acre estate with

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incredible ocean, coast and canyon views.

views can be seen from most rooms.

32091 Point Place | Oceanfront

670 Catalina Street

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One-of-a-kind historic oceanfront home with sweeping views of

A gracious floorplan and classic ranch styling with a sizeable

sand, whitewater and coastline. Beach access.

backyard are the hallmarks of this beach-close three bedroom home.

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SPRING 2015 Features

68 America the Beautiful in Oil and Canvas written by Daniella Walsh America Martin lives and breathes art. Painter, sculptor, photographer, printmaker and accomplished writer, when she is not making art, she reads about it and—with infectious joy— talks about it.

58The Art Collection of Gary and Betsy

Jenkins written by Debra Leitner photographed by Tom Lamb

54 Experiencing the Controlled Chaos of

Fatemeh Burnes written by Kimberly Johnson

Burnes’s recent body of images, Transluminants, begun in 2012, is a breathtaking walk through a seemingly shattering inspiration.

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Ivan Grundahl, Copenhagen Spring/Summer 2015

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SPRING 2015 In Every Issue

16 HIGHLIGHTS written by Kimberly Johnson

16 THE HUNGER BOWL

The Hunger Bowl adds an interactive and artistic twist to the common auction. The event involves several unique hand-crafted bowls specially produced by both famous and emerging local artists. These donated bowls are then auctioned off silently while guests sample the finest of fine cuisine donated by some of the most masterful restaurateurs in the Laguna Beach area.

16 RICHARD MACDONALD

Dawson Cole Fine Art became the temporary home on the night of Nov. 9 for some of sculptor Richard MacDonald’s most spectacular originals.

18 DIAMOND BALL

On Saturday, Nov. 8, Laguna Niguel’s premier luxury resort, the Ritz-Carlton, held its Second Annual Diamond Ball—an initiative that raises funds toward animal charities that save lives. This year the event raised a whopping $200,000 for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) and the Wounded Veterans Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence.

20 NEA DECEMBER ART GRANTS

In December seven local organizations and artists were awarded grants from the National Endowment for the Arts that ranged from $10,000 to $90,000.

22 WYLAND FOUNDATION

The family-friendly celebration boasted an evening of food and live music as well as silent and live auctions. The evening’s guests were also treated to a celebrity emcee, comedian Pete Dominick of CNN and SiriusXM, and a visit from Olympic Gold Medal recipient Janet Evans.

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74 ART CALENDAR 78 ART RESOURCES 18

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SPRING 2015 Departments

24 A STAR IS BORN

Armed with the fearless Garland, the charmingly sinister James Mason, and a stellar soundtrack that boasts one of the greatest Harold Arlen–Ira Gershwin compositions ever recorded—“The Man That Got Away”—Cukor delivered what has become one of the great cinema classics of all time.

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For the second year in a row, spanning two days, art aficionados and collectors can drive Pacific Coast Highway at their leisure from San Clemente to Laguna Beach where they will experience a behind-the-scenes look into the homes and studios where fine artists live and work.

32 ODAY SHAKAR

Oday Shakar’s gowns have given the designer a seamless entrée into the world of haute couture. He has dressed a bevy of Hollywood movie stars such as Sofía Vergara and Sandra Bullock, and his designs have appeared on Vogue.com and in countless other magazines.

38 ART TAKES THE WHEEL

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Art cars—vehicles whose appearance has been altered by an artist as a means of artistic expression—are popping up around the world, including in Laguna Beach.

44 JOSEPH KLEITSCH

Born in what’s now Romania in 1882, young Joseph Kleitsch showed so much talent for art that his village awarded him a scholarship, and by the time he was seventeen he had studied in Budapest, Munich, and Paris. In 1920 he moved to Laguna Beach, where he set up the Kleitsch Academy with his second wife, Edna.

48 ANTHONY SALVO

Anthony Salvo will tell you that art has been a guiding force in his life since he was 12, when he began taking oil painting lessons in an Orange County-area strip mall. But perhaps he also has his Sicilian mother’s cooking to thank for his burgeoning career as an artist. It was his mother’s secret-recipe apple pie, after all, that helped send Salvo’s career soaring to new heights.

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Last Season’s Highlights written by Kimberly Johnson

RICHARD MACDONALD

at Dawson Cole Fine Art

awson Cole Fine Art became the temporary home on the night

of Nov. 9 for some of sculptor Richard MacDonald’s most

spectacular originals. Although “Reflections: The First Twenty-Five,” closed on Dec. 2, the

exhibition’s festive opening reception swept the Laguna Beach area by storm.

The reception was attended by a flurry of

visitors anticipating a glimpse of the sculptor’s works up close and personal. MacDonald’s

neo-figurative pieces have been the talk of art aficionados for years, solidifying his position

as a leading figure in contemporary sculpting and leading to an invitation to dine with

Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace in 2012. According to celebrated author Tom Wolfe,

MacDonald is “one of those rare artists who can feel the body in motion from the inside out.”

the HUNGER BOWL

eginning in 2008, the World Hunger Bowl has held an annual gala to coincide with National Hunger

and Homeless Awareness Week, which takes place each year the week prior to Thanksgiving. The

event’s intent is simple yet complex—to encourage conversation about effective ways of tackling these

global problems. Although only a few years old, the annual event has already assumed an important role in that conversation.

The Hunger Bowl adds an interactive and artistic twist to the

common auction. The event involves several unique hand-crafted

bowls specially produced by both famous and emerging local artists. These donated bowls are then auctioned off silently while guests

sample the finest of fine cuisine donated by some of the most masterful restaurateurs in the Laguna Beach area.

Attendees of the Nov. 6 event were also treated to a live

performance by singer/guitarist Ben Benavente and a special magic showcase by Scott Tokar. Among the featured artists responsible for producing the one-of-a-kind bowls were Richard Moren, Jessica

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His stellar selection of works—celebrating the wondrous construction of the human form—

was a lively treat for Laguna Beach. Fortunately, MacDonald will return to Dawson Cole in May of 2015 to take part in a discussion of his work, experiences and plans.l

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Highlights

Clockwise from upper left: Tim Robb doing the Diamond Drop; Chef Pedro Contreras and Susie Giovinazzo; Jason, Nancy and Tim Gackstetter and Staff Sergeant Keil; Joe and Jennifer Bocchino and Ritz (dog); Bruce Brainerd, Brock (dog), Gwen Seah, Sheryl Ishizaki, Steven Szenasi, David Douglas, Julie Lytle, Tom Lytle, and Shannon Gilbert; Becky Crone, Debby Carman and Diane Vestler.

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DIAMOND BALL at the RITZ

n Saturday, Nov. 8, Laguna

evening, we were honored to have everyone come

resort, the Ritz-Carlton, held

as Canine Companions for Independence and CCI’s

Niguel’s premier luxury

its Second Annual Diamond Ball—an initiative that

raises funds toward animal

charities that save lives. This year the event raised a whopping $200,000 for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) and the Wounded Veterans

Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence.

together to support such a deserving organization Wounded Veterans Initiative. The success of this

event reminds us that our responsibility extends

beyond the day-to-day operations of the resort. By embracing organizations such as CCI’s Wounded

Veterans Initiative, we connect with our community through causes that have meaning for them.” The event featured both silent and live

“We are extremely grateful to everyone who

auctions, and raised $200,000. The Diamond Ball

year,” commented Bruce Brainerd, General Manager

program, designed to encourage fundraising and

attended and supported the Diamond Ball this

of the Laguna Niguel Ritz-Carlton. “From our major donors to the individuals who attended the gala

is a part of the resort’s Community Footprints volunteerism on a local level.l

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S N O I T A L U T A GR

7 Highlights

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2014 r e b m

Ballet Theatre Foundation, Inc.

(aka American Ballet Theatre (ABT))

Pacific Symphony

(aka Pacific Symphony)

$40,000 To support the annual American Composer’s

Festival, celebrating the work of composer and

conductor Andre Previn. The festival will be directed by Music Director Carl St. Clair and will feature the West Coast premiere of Previn’s double concerto

$90,000 To support the creation and presentation of

a new full-length version of “The Sleeping Beauty,”

by choreographer Alexei Ratmansky. The ballet will be performed to the original score by Peter Ilyich

Richard Hudson. Ratmanksy will work with a dance notator at Harvard University to reconstruct Marius Petipa’s original choreography. ABT will conduct

educational activities for children and public school students in conjunction with performances. “The

Sleeping Beauty” will premiere at the Segerstrom

Relampago del Cielo Inc

(aka Relampago del Cielo Grupo Folklorico)

$10,000 To support the Celebration Concert.

discussions with St.Clair and Previn. South Coast Repertory, Inc.

(aka South Coast Repertory)

emerging writers. Previous festivals have featured world premiere productions of “Rest” by Samuel

cultural diversity.

D. Hunter, “Five Mile Lake” by Rachel Bonds, and

“The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois” by Adam Rapp, as well as staged readings of “Zealot” by Theresa

Rebeck, “Future Thinking” by Eliza Clark, and “Mr. Wolf” by Rajiv Joseph.

Hi Hopes Identity Discovery Foundation

$10,000 To support a mentorship program and

$25,000 To support the development of a cultural plan for the City of Laguna Beach. The Cultural Planning

Group, an independent company based in San Diego, has been selected to facilitate the planning process.

Located in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego, the city of Laguna Beach has had a thriving arts community since its establishment in

exhibition series for artists with disabilities.

Professional artists will be paired with emerging

artists with intellectual disabilities. The mentorship will culminate in an exhibition featuring artists’

individual and collaborative works at a local gallery. Lynn Xu

$25,000 A Creative Writing Fellowship in Poetry

movement, Laguna Beach has also been a creative and

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symposium for music students, and post-concert

unproduced plays by established playwrights and

and enhance the audience’s appreciation of Mexico’s

economic center for generations of artists.

who will sing Previn’s song cycle “Honey and

productions and staged readings of previously

and traditional music will complement the dances

1918. Home to the Early California Impressionist

guest artists such as soprano Elizabeth Futral,

Festival. The festival will feature world premiere

of Mexico will be presented. Authentic costumes

violinist Jaime Laredo. Programming will feature

$50,000 To support the annual Pacific Playwrights

Traditional dances representing the various regions

City of Laguna Beach, California

written specifically for cellist Sharon Robinson and

Rue,” chamber music concerts, a film screening, a

Tchaikovsky, with sets and costumes designed by

Center.

ients p i c e ant R r G l a oc

enable recipients to set aside time for writing,

research, travel, and general career advancement. l

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Highlights

WYLAND FOUNDATION Annual Celebration and Fundraiser

he aquatically minded Wyland

Foundation was created by none

other than artist Robert Wyland— known professionally by his

surname alone—who is famed

for his 100 Whaling Walls, large

outdoor murals featuring images of life-size whales and other sea life. He founded the organization in 1993 to encourage community involvement in mentoring and fundraising to aid in the

preservation of our world’s oceans and marine life. With over two decades spent promoting

and protecting the deep blue sea, the Wyland

Foundation held its 11th annual celebration and fundraiser.

The event took place at Dana Point’s Ocean

Institute on Nov. 16 and was attended by

thousands of men, woman, children and visitors of a more fishy form. The family-friendly celebration boasted an evening of food and live music as well as silent and live auctions. The evening’s guests

were also treated to a celebrity emcee, comedian

Pete Dominick of CNN and SiriusXM, and a visit

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Treasured Melodies – Great Nights Out Experience an unforgettable evening with Pacific Symphony — at the stunning Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.

CLASSICAL

SYMPHONY POPS

Hal & Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation Classical Series

The lighter side of Pacific Symphony

Valentine’s Day with The Tenors

Bizet’s “Carmen”

Feb 12-14 • 8 p.m.

Feb. 19, 21 & 24 • 8 p.m.

Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” March 12-14 • 8 p.m.

The Chieftains March 19-21 • 8 p.m.

Paul Anka

Romeo & Juliet

April 9-11 • 8 p.m.

April 16-18 • 8 p.m. April 19 • 3 p.m.

PacificSymphony.org (714) 755-5799 PACIFIC SYMPHONY PROUDLY PERFORMS AT:

600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa FOR ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE INFORMATION: SCFTA.org

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Looking Back

A STAR IS BORN in 1954 Laguna Beach

written by Stacy Davies n 1953 former child-star-turned-icon Judy Garland was on the outs in Hollywood. After a string of box office

hits through the 1940s, including Meet Me in St. Louis

and Easter Parade, her career had slumped after 1950’s Summer Stock—her final picture for MGM.

Over her three-year acting hiatus, Garland had

divorced director-husband Vincent Minnelli, married Tinseltown barker and “sometime” producer Sid Luft, given birth to

daughter Lorna, and enjoyed a smashing success in a one-

woman show at the Hollywood Palladium – the brainchild of her ambitious new husband. Luft was nothing like the more

docile Minnelli, in fact, and fought like a scrappy bulldog to get his wife back on the boards.

That opportunity came in the form of a remake of a 1937

romantic drama, A Star Is Born, which Luft had retooled as a

musical extravaganza that would showcase Garland’s talents and ignite a comeback. But it wasn’t going to be easy. The

production was in constant chaos, plagued by multiple rewrites, a wrangling-in of director George Cukor, and an endless search for a male lead. (It’s said that Cary Grant turned down the role twice, and that studio head Jack Warner refused to consider

Cukor’s suggestions of Humphrey Bogart or Frank Sinatra.)

Word soon got out that A Star Is Born wasn’t just going to sink, but was going to take Garland down with it, and the actress’s dreams of a cinematic resurrection seemed dashed.

That fate was not in the cards, of course. Armed with the

fearless Garland, the charmingly sinister James Mason, and a stellar soundtrack that boasts one of the greatest Harold

Arlen–Ira Gershwin compositions ever recorded—“The Man

That Got Away”—Cukor delivered what has become one of the great cinema classics of all time. In fact it was a tour de force

by Garland, who gave, in the words of Time Magazine, “what is just about the greatest one-woman show in modern movie history.”

The story of little Esther Blodgett (Garland), plucked from

obscurity by troubled actor Norman Maine (Mason), who then

marries her, turns her into a superstar, and falls deeper into his

own alcoholic despair, was what you’d call a “five-hanky” tear-

jerker. Filled with glittering showstoppers and gritty drama, the 24 lLagunaBeachARTmagazine.com

film is a cynical look at show business, revealing its destructive nature and penchant for creating loneliness and desolation. Shot in several locations around Los Angeles, Star

eventually turned its cameras on Laguna Beach, with its sandy

shores fronting as the setting for Norman and Esther’s “Malibu” beach house. Unfortunately, most of that Laguna footage was later cut when the film was shaved down from three hours

to two and a half for its general release. Photographs of those scenes still exist, however, and the stills were often used in publicity materials—in particular, the shot of Garland and

Mason having a picnic on the beach, where Garland allegedly sang a reprise of “It’s a New World.”

The one Laguna scene that does remain in the film is the

most crucial to the storyline—that of Norman Maine’s suicide. The last straw comes when Norman, distraught over his

alcoholism, overhears Esther tell her manager that she’s quitting

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Looking Back

A STAR IS BORN in 1954 Laguna Beach

written by Stacy Davies n 1953 former child-star-turned-icon Judy Garland was on the outs in Hollywood. After a string of box office

hits through the 1940s, including Meet Me in St. Louis

and Easter Parade, her career had slumped after 1950’s Summer Stock—her final picture for MGM.

Over her three-year acting hiatus, Garland had

divorced director-husband Vincent Minnelli, married Tinseltown barker and “sometime” producer Sid Luft, given birth to

daughter Lorna, and enjoyed a smashing success in a one-

woman show at the Hollywood Palladium – the brainchild of her ambitious new husband. Luft was nothing like the more

docile Minnelli, in fact, and fought like a scrappy bulldog to get his wife back on the boards.

That opportunity came in the form of a remake of a 1937

romantic drama, A Star Is Born, which Luft had retooled as a

musical extravaganza that would showcase Garland’s talents and ignite a comeback. But it wasn’t going to be easy. The

Cukor’s suggestions of Humphrey Bogart or Frank Sinatra.)

Word soon got out that A Star Is Born wasn’t just going to sink, but was going to take Garland down with it, and the actress’s dreams of a cinematic resurrection seemed dashed.

That fate was not in the cards, of course. Armed with the

fearless Garland, the charmingly sinister James Mason, and a stellar soundtrack that boasts one of the greatest Harold

Arlen–Ira Gershwin compositions ever recorded—“The Man

That Got Away”—Cukor delivered what has become one of the great cinema classics of all time. In fact it was a tour de force

by Garland, who gave, in the words of Time Magazine, “what is just about the greatest one-woman show in modern movie history.”

The story of little Esther Blodgett (Garland), plucked from

obscurity by troubled actor Norman Maine (Mason), who then

marries her, turns her into a superstar, and falls deeper into his

own alcoholic despair, was what you’d call a “five-hanky” tear-

jerker. Filled with glittering showstoppers and gritty drama, the 26 lLagunaBeachARTmagazine.com

film is a cynical look at show business, revealing its destructive nature and penchant for creating loneliness and desolation. Shot in several locations around Los Angeles, Star

eventually turned its cameras on Laguna Beach, with its sandy

shores fronting as the setting for Norman and Esther’s “Malibu” beach house. Unfortunately, most of that Laguna footage was later cut when the film was shaved down from three hours

to two and a half for its general release. Photographs of those scenes still exist, however, and the stills were often used in publicity materials—in particular, the shot of Garland and

Mason having a picnic on the beach, where Garland allegedly sang a reprise of “It’s a New World.”

The one Laguna scene that does remain in the film is the

most crucial to the storyline—that of Norman Maine’s suicide. The last straw comes when Norman, distraught over his

alcoholism, overhears Esther tell her manager that she’s quitting

show business so that she can nurse him back to health. Unable

television show, appear at the London Palladium with daughter

Norman makes his final, self-destructive sacrifice for Esther and

performance in the star-studded Judgment at Nuremberg.

to live with the shame of ruining his wife’s life and career, walks into the midnight ocean.

It was a stunning scene, to be sure, and audiences wept as

they watched a devastated Esther grapple with her guilt and anger. For Garland, however, it was the dramatic chance of a lifetime, and she played it to the hilt. No one was surprised

when the Academy subsequently awarded her what would be her first Oscar nomination, and after picking up the Golden

Liza, and receive her second Oscar nomination—for a moving Despite personal troubles along the way, Judy Garland’s

star was never tarnished in the eyes of her fans. Still burning as brightly as it did when she first made her way over the

rainbow, films such as A Star is Born not only serve as reminders of Garland’s magnificent talent but also prove that film titles themselves can be incredibly, and completely, accurate.l

Globe, another win seemed inevitable. When Grace Kelly

walked away with the industry’s highest honor instead (for

her performance in The Country Girl), shock waves rumbled

through Hollywood, and Groucho Marx famously sent Garland a telegram stating that her loss was “the biggest robbery since Brinks.”

Whether it should have been Garland or Kelly is still a

hotly debated issue among classic movie fans, but regardless of

controversy, A Star is Born certainly revived Garland’s career. In

1961 she’d appear in her legendary night at Carnegie Hall, hailed as “the greatest night in show business history,” and pick up

four Grammys for the live album—an album that has never been out of print. She would also star in her own critically acclaimed

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SECOND ANNUAL ART ALONG THE COAST

Between the Light, Mixed Media by Mia Moore

Fine Artists Exhibit in South Orange County

n April 25 and 26, South Orange County

at their leisure from San Clemente to Laguna Beach where they

and providing art lovers with exclusive

studios where these fine artists live and work. Guests will get a

Fine Artists will be showcasing their craft access to their homes and studios located along the California coastline. For the

second year in a row, spanning two days,

art aficionados and collectors can drive Pacific Coast Highway

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will experience a behind-the-scenes look into the homes and

preview, and chance to purchase, new works not yet seen by the

public. All of the participating artists have been or are currently exhibitors at the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach, CA.

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Art lovers who visit all the studios and homes on the tour will be entered into a raffle that has numerous rewards contributed by the participating artists.

“Artists strive to provide collectors

with a more in-depth perspective into their

creative process, so we are offering this twoday experience with that purpose in mind,” said Paul Bond, Magic Realism Oil Painter. Studio of Susan Jarecky

“We wanted to give art lovers access to an

experience you don’t get every day. Our goal is

to inspire them with the opportunity to discover how ideas, creativity and technique come

together to create a piece of fine art,” he added. Art lovers who visit all the studios and

homes on the tour will be entered into a raffle

that has numerous rewards contributed by the participating artists. Prizes include a piece

of fine art, a complimentary artist workshop, a coffee table art book and two tickets to this year’s Laguna Beach Pageant of the Masters performance, The Pursuit of Happiness. In 2015, some of the artists include:

Paul Bond, An Allegory on the Illusion of Time, 14 x 20, Oil

Machado studio space

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Mia Moore, Mixed Media www.miamooreart.com

Sherry Salito-Forsen, Glass www.glassicsart.com

Carolyn Machado, Mixed Media www.machadoart.net Gary Zuercher, Photography www.garyzuercher.com Mary Aslin, Pastels www.maryaslin.com

Sandra Jones Campbell, Oils www.sandrajonescampbell.com Shelly Evans, Fiber Arts www.spiritkeepers.com

Nancy Holly, Photography www.nancyhollyphotography.com Fabrice Spies, Acrylics www.fabricespies.com

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Something Beautiful

Oday Shakar

day Shakar’s gowns have given the designer a seamless entrée into the world of haute

couture. He has dressed a bevy of Hollywood movie stars such as Sofía Vergara and Sandra Bullock, and his designs have appeared on

Vogue.com and in countless other magazines.

And yet Shakar remains firmly grounded 50 miles away from Los Angeles in Laguna Beach, where he has resided for almost five

years. “When I’m in Laguna, I’m home,” says Shakar. “I feel so creative here. I end up meeting so many artists and wonderful

people in this town, it just makes me want to design and create even more.”

In addition to drawing inspiration from Laguna Beach, a

location the designer refers to as ”majestic,” Shakar credits a

uniquely tumultuous childhood and specific family members

for his creative beginnings. At age 12 he embarked on a trip to

Baghdad—without his parents, for political reasons—that was

scheduled to last only a few months. Due to political turmoil in the region, however, the young man was forced to prolong his stay,

which went on for an entire year. Away from his parents and life in the United States, Shakar took solace and comfort in drawing.

The designer was particularly taken with the art he discovered

in Greek mythology. As a child, he tried to emulate in his own

sketchbooks the beautiful depictions of gods and goddesses and

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family in Baghdad, Shakar showed his sketches to an aunt who had studied fashion

design in London. She was the first person to tell him that he showed true promise as an

artist and that his sketches represented the designs of a future fashion mogul. Her words have remained with Shakar, and he continues to look back on that trying childhood

experience through the lens of positivity, understanding that it was that particular year that truly inspired him to pursue fashion as a career.

When he returned home and told his parents about his new aspirations, his father

arranged for him to attend his first runway show. At age 13 Shakar saw Elie Saab, and the moment he first laid eyes on couture, he knew he needed to become a part of that world. He went on to attend the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in Los

Angeles, and found immediate success in his internships with well-known companies

such as Von Dutch. Though menswear wasn’t his passion, Shakar is a chameleon in the

industry, with an uncanny ability to understand a brand, and create designs that capture its essence.

Several years later, Shakar took a leap of faith and pursued an entirely new career

path. He began working for American actress and singer-songwriter Christina Milian, who had just released her second studio album and was also on the brink of stardom. Shakar

designed her touring outfits as well as her image for the music video “Dip It Low,” a song that reached number 5 on the U.S. Billboard chart. Realizing his true passion—designing

couture for women—Shakar began creating his own designs. At age 21 he was featured as 34 lLagunaBeachARTmagazine.com

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the youngest couture designer for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Los Angeles.

Shakar launched a brand under his

own name in 2009. Within a few months he had completed his collection, and word began to spread. Since then

Shakar has worked tirelessly to design custom couture for his clients, and has created something of a cult following

in the process. In addition to designing gowns, Shakar will launch a lifestyle

brand in 2015 called Osso Life, which he has established to reach a wider audience. Though he is passionate

about his gownsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which are available

at Neiman Marcusâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Shakar was eager

to establish an everyday, wearable line for both men and women that will

continue to embody the style that he describes in one word: timeless. Shakar has found immense

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always been infatuated by her beauty, and remembers wanting to dress her

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Shakar remembers his mother as being an incredibly beautiful, fashionable

woman who had a closet full of ideas. Shakar also feels grateful to his

father, who helped him to establish his ties in Laguna Beach. “I’ve grown up

coming here as a kid. My father’s dream was for us to live in Laguna … I’m kind of living up his dream.” Shakar met

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inspiration from the beauty in Laguna.

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Art Takes the Wheel

oday, artists are able to express themselves and exhibit their talents on what

appears to be every accessible surface on earth: building exteriors, driftwood, recycled objects, surfboards, and even the human body, among countless

others. So why not add cars to the list of available ‘vehicles’ for the creation

of art? Art cars—vehicles whose appearance has been altered by an artist as

a means of artistic expression—are popping up around the world, including

in Laguna Beach. Some even argue that this art form has been around since the 1960s, when psychedelically decorated Volkswagen vans began to increase in popularity.

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to support this particular type of

art, and large global car companies

such as Mercedes-Benz—a longtime supporter of the arts—are helping

it thrive, increasing the attention it

receives and even supporting the artists

themselves. In February 2014 MercedesBenz sponsored the Art of Elysium’s 7th annual Pieces of Heaven charity

auction in partnership with Sotheby’s. Art of Elysium is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to

encourage actors, artists and musicians to volunteer their time by providing

workshops in the arts to children who are battling serious and often fatal illnesses.

Last year’s Art of Elysium event,

which took place in Los Angeles,

showcased artists and the journeys they took through their respective mediums. A focal point of the evening was the

painting of two Mercedes-Benz vehicles by artists Curtis Kulig and Gregory

Siff. A Mercedes CLA250 was wrapped in artwork by Kulig for the event,

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duration of the event, and all proceeds

The opportunity to create an art

car was particularly significant for Siff, who has been involved with Art of

Elysium as a volunteer for three years. He has worked with children in need

by bringing art into their lives, and has also donated one of his own pieces to

the auction. “My painting this car raised a lot of awareness about the auction and the people it benefits,” Siff says. “It’s

a great beacon for people to come get

excited about art, and Mercedes-Benz.

The G-Wagon is in and of itself a work of art, and the car became a studio car for me.”

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memories of the people he’s met and the events he’s experienced through Art of Elysium. As generous as he

is talented, the artist was more than happy to contribute his time and

work. “The more I give back,” he

points out, “the more I understand

what art is for.” Mercedes-Benz gave

Siff a brand-new G-Wagon as a thankyou for supporting the cause.

In 2014 Mercedes-Benz also

kicked off its first Evolution Tour, a

nine-market music tour that featured Alabama Shakes, Young the Giant and Mayer Hawthorne as well as

local talent in select cities across the country. The tour was established to celebrate not only the indelible connection between cars and the music industry but also the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA. The event also highlighted several artists,

one of whom was famed artist Mr. Brainwash, who is known for his

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The Born Colorist

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Joseph Kleitsch in Laguna Beach

written by Grove Koger

aurence Trevino made a prescient

choice one memorable day in June 2005 when he was given fifteen minutes to recover possessions from his parents’

home. Located in the Bluebird Canyon neighborhood of Laguna Beach, the

structure was teetering on the edge of a cliff created when a hillside collapsed.

One of the objects he grabbed was a painting of

Mission San Juan Capistrano that had hung for two

decades in the house. His father, Albert, had bought the

work for a few dollars at a garage sale, but it meant a lot to the family. “The only reason I grabbed it was because my mom loved the mission so much,” the younger

Trevino recalled later. “At least that way they’d always have something they love if they moved into a new house.”

Pat Hagen, an artist and neighbor helping out the

family in the aftermath of the disaster, was immediately

struck by the painting’s rich colors, and on looking more closely, noticed the signature: Joseph Kleitsch.

If you recognize that name, then you can probably

guess what’s coming. If not, then here’s the story behind the story.

Born in what’s now Romania in 1882, young Joseph

Kleitsch showed so much talent for art that his village awarded him a scholarship, and by the time he was

seventeen he had studied in Budapest, Munich, and Paris. He immigrated to the United States in 1901 or -02, settling

for a time in Cincinnati, then Denver, then Chicago, where he studied and taught at the city’s famous Art Institute.

In 1920 he moved to Laguna Beach, where he set up the Kleitsch Academy with his second wife, Edna. Laguna Coastal Scene Joseph Kleitsch (1882-1931) Oil on Canvas 30 x 40 inches Framed: 40 x 50 inches Courtesy of The Redfern Gallery LagunaBeachARTmagazine.coml 45

As a teen, Kleitsch had painted Emperor Franz Joseph of

Austria, and in his twenties was commissioned to produce

official portraits of President Francisco Madero of Mexico and his family. A versatile artist, he had also turned out accomplished (if somewhat stodgy) genre paintings and still lifes. But the famous California light and the relaxed Laguna scene opened Kleitsch’s eyes to a different reality, and he began painting en plein air. His

palette brightened, his canvases blossomed, and he was taken up

by the Stendahl and Hatfield galleries in Los Angeles. One critic in that city called him a “born colorist,” while another declared that he had “discovered more varieties of loveliness in Laguna Beach than any other artist.”

Kleitsch delighted in depicting his community’s streets and

trees and buildings. One of his best works, The Old Post Office

of 1922, shows its unassuming general store. It was owned by Evening Shadows Joseph Kleitsch (1882-1931) Oil on Canvas 33 x 42 inches Courtesy of The Redfern Gallery

early Laguna businessman Joseph Yoch, and was a gathering

place where residents traded gossip while picking up their mail. Kleitsch’s painting takes a sidelong glance across the store’s

wooden steps and into the tall eucalyptus trees growing nearby. (Kleitsch was particularly good at capturing the kaleidoscopic

character of these towering but scruffy Australian transplants.)

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Kleitsch became something of a character in his adopted home, setting up his easel in the middle of the road during the day and taking over a piece of sidewalk in the evening to play his accordion.

Other memorable scenes of the area include Laguna Landscape of

years before moving to Laguna. He produced many more views

and Park Avenue. Dating from the final years of Kleitsch’s short

in 2005 when Laurence Trevino saved his mother’s much-loved

1925, whose vibrant colors recall those of the Fauves of France,

life, the latter has a lively, spontaneous quality far removed from the formality of his earlier paintings.

Kleitsch became something of a character in his adopted

home, setting up his easel in the middle of the road during the day and taking over a piece of sidewalk in the evening to play

his accordion. An enthusiastic reporter described the artist in his

heyday as a “sun-browned young man whose virility invades his canvases.”

Before his untimely death from a heart attack in 1931,

Kleitsch had also produced numerous works depicting Southern California’s missions. He was especially fond of San Juan

Capistrano, which he had actually visited and painted several

in the years to come—which brings us back to that fateful day painting of the mission.

After seeing the signature on the canvas, the neighborly

Hagen contacted local art dealer Ray Redfern, who confirmed that the work really was a Kleitsch. The painting was

subsequently identified as Evening Shadows, painted in 1923 and

long considered “lost.” And just how did it get that way? It may have been bought decades before from the estate of Kleitsch’s widow and handed down through the buyer’s family before

ending up in the yard sale where Trevino found it. In any case, Redfern offered to broker its sale free of charge. It might be

worth, he estimated, as much as half a million dollars. And in the annals of Lost and Found, that has to be one for the books.l

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Slice of Heaven

Artist Anthony Salvo’s Scenic Desserts & Delicious Landscapes

nthony Salvo will tell you that art has been

apart from other artists in his league and enabled him to establish

a guiding force in his life since he was 12,

his true vision as a painter.

when he began taking oil painting lessons

It all truly began, however, outside of the kitchen with

in an Orange County-area strip mall. But

landscape painting. Salvo recalls a childhood dotted with specific

perhaps he also has his Sicilian mother’s

memories of art; he was, to put it simply, always an artist. A first-

cooking to thank for his burgeoning career

generation American—his parents emigrated from Sicily in the

as an artist. It was his mother’s secret-recipe apple pie, after all,

1930s—Salvo remembers his first trip to Disneyland, where he

that helped send Salvo’s career soaring to new heights.

was so enamored by the street art and caricature artists that he

Salvo spent months attempting to recreate the famed recipe several years ago. When he succeeded with an almost perfect replica of the dessert, he was in such awe of the pie’s stellar

hardly noticed the rides or any of the other excitements in the park. After taking every art class available to him through high

quality that he became determined to capture its mouthwatering

school and college, Salvo was accepted by the Art Center College

beauty through art. Thus Mom’s Apple Pie was created, and with it

of Design in 1982. He pursued a major in graphic design and

a new, constantly evolving “desserts” collection that has set Salvo

packaging, and from there went on to enjoy a successful 25-year

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career in advertising and graphic design in Southern California. In 2007, however, Salvo stumbled upon a group of plein air painters in Laguna Beach. He suddenly realized that he had to join them, finally acknowledging the part of him that had always known that he should be painting. He hasn’t put down his brush since. Soon after that breakthrough moment Salvo enrolled in Ken Auster’s plein air workshops and immediately felt encouraged and inspired. He applied himself to his craft endlessly—a beginner, essentially, but not without immense natural talent—and began to feel confident about his work. Plein air painting continues to enthrall Salvo; he loves the challenge of capturing an emotion within a specific moment in nature and the task of accomplishing that feat all within a two-hour window. Soon enough, he found success as a landscape artist. 50 lLagunaBeachARTmagazine.com

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Heisler Beach Winter

Although he was advised to hone his skills with supplemental studio painting, it wasn’t until a particularly gloomy winter reared its head in Southern California in 2011 that Salvo carved out studio time. Once indoors he worked on painting a still life of fruit, a task he found tremendously tedious—until the magic of the apple pie inspired him to capture the essence of classic American desserts. Salvo has found dessert painting to be incredibly enjoyable and inspiring. He alternates between cooking and purchasing the tasty treats, and then paints from photographs he takes of them. Not surprisingly, he credits his mother with inspiring his love of cooking and eating. With ample time in the studio, Salvo realized that his dessert and landscape paintings would never be mutually exclusive. Rather, the skills required to paint landscapes directly improved his studio work, and vice versa. Studio painting has helped him tremendously with regards to seeing details and drawing them, while working en plein air has equipped him with the ability to understand light and shadow. He relies heavily on both skill sets for every one of his pieces, indoor or outdoor, calling the landscapes and desserts his “yin and yang.” The two have seen equal success. When he’s not at Studio 7 in North Laguna or painting along Laguna’s scenic coastline, the artist works from a second studio in Newport—a 1930s fire station that he converted into an impressively beautiful, inviting space. He paints and often invites friends and family over to sit on the studio’s oversized leather couches, enjoy wine and talk about art. Today Salvo is focused on growing his collection, and reaching people through his work. He has entered his art into the 2015 Festival of Arts with the hopes of being selected for the third time in his life. The first came at age 15, when a teacher entered a wood block design of his, and it gave him an opportunity to marvel at the Festival’s wonders. He hasn’t missed one since, and was juried in as an exhibitor in 2012 as well. If he doesn’t make the cut this year, Salvo has other plans. He’ll travel the world, sampling desserts in different countries and taking in the beauty of his surroundings. No matter where he goes, he’ll preserve the sweet life on his impressive canvasses, Choc Mint Semi 52 lLagunaBeachARTmagazine.com

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Experiencing the Controlled Chaos of Fatemeh Burnes written by Kimberly Johnson

Garden III

rtists often practice what can only be described as “controlled chaos.” The phrase is distinguished by a seemingly frenzied method of execution by the artist and an inability on the part of the audience to grasp the method. It’s a multilayered experience shared by creator and audience alike, a game of Rorschach testing outside of the usual clinical setting. In another sense, it’s an ingeniously crafted practice that challenges both the artist and the viewer. LagunaBeachARTmagazine.coml 55

California Landscape

For an artist such as Fatemeh Burnes—who excels in the act

of creating chaotically strung imagery with definite technical

form, thought and structure—the term is especially appropriate when examining her photographic work.

Burnes’s recent body of images, Transluminants, begun in

2012, is a breathtaking walk through a seemingly shattering

inspiration. Having undergone radiation therapy, Burnes found a space for light and movement. The series spans black and

white images as well as vibrantly colored works in mandarin orange, fuchsia, violet and candy pink tones. It also screams

movement, fire and light while whispering of the need for escape and stability. Sensations of controlled chaos emanate from the

work even after repeated viewings. The series is an analysis of

our humanity just as much as it is a guided tour of the unknown, the dream world, the make-believe and the beyond.

When Burnes first branched out into photography in the

1980s, she used analog film. She found her light in the darkroom, a space of creative exploration and artistic comfort. She later

Breach

United States in 1973 as a teenager. She spent the next several

years globetrotting through three continents before settling in in Southern California in 1977.

Burnes teaches fine arts, design and art history, embedding

knowledge in the minds of young pupils at CSU Fullerton,

Laguna Beach College of Art + Design, and the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. She is an equally respected painter, displaying the same chaotically controlled execution found in

her photography. She has worked as both a gallery director and a curator, lending her hand to programs that deal with public

art. On top of the energy she has expended in teaching, curating, painting and photographing, she has found time to compile work for two books, drift and Imprints of Nature and Human

Nature. In short, Burnes is an artist’s artist, surrounding herself

with all things aesthetically appealing, mentally expanding and creatively gratifying while at the same time offering others the opportunity to do the same.

Even after her prestigious accolades and her international

made the transition to digital photography as her favored

exhibitions, it feels as though Burnes’s career is just starting.

manipulation and an interest in creating moments and scenes

problem-solving, not solving problems. An ingrained impulse

photographic medium. With it, she developed a love for digital that illustrate her often fluctuating medley of emotions.

An educated artist as well as a well-traveled individual,

Burnes senses the necessity of engaging with art through varying forms and by allowing it to flourish in her life in multiple ways. Born in Iran’s largest city, Tehran, she made her first trip to the 56 lLagunaBeachARTmagazine.com

Perhaps the key lies in her artist statement: “I am interested in to discover, explore, and invent drives my creative process.

The science of art-making fascinates me. I make art not just to

produce objects, but also to explore phenomena, whether they

occur in the world or in my dreams, as thoughts in my mind or rocks on the ground.”l www.fatemehburnes.com

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The Art Collection of

Gary and Betsy Jenkins written by Debra Leitner photographed by Tom Lamb

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n their beautiful

contemporary home

Singer, Dr. Gary Jenkins

and his wife Betsy allow

me to enjoy their sweeping panorama of the Pacific Ocean view while discussing their art collection. “My interest in art

began when we bought our first Laguna

home in 1980 on La Mirada Street,” recalls Betsy. “At first, I wanted to add color and

simply fill up the house.” But what started as decorating soon turned into a passion

for both Betsy and Gary. Betsy credits their 35-year involvement with the Laguna Art

Museum with helping them develop their artistic eyes.

David Sabaroff’s 5-ft by 4-ft

minimalist granite and glass sculpture is the first piece of artwork that greets visitors as they turn into the couple’s

driveway. Although they commissioned the piece in 1993, the Jenkinses waited

three years for the installation due to the 1993 Laguna Fire, which burned 14,000

acres and consumed almost 400 homes— including Sabaroff’s studio and all of his

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Gary and Betsy’s collection doesn’t favor a particular medium. Rather, it is equally divided among paintings, sculptures, ceramics and glass art objects.

were ecstatic when the piece was finally completed

new acquisition by Sheryl Seltzer is waiting for its

was one of the last pieces that the award-winning

have “its spot in the sun” on the wall, it will go back

and installed. As Gary explains, the sculpture

Sabaroff produced before he moved on to other endeavors.

Walking past the sculpture and down the stone

steps to the front door, you are stopped in your tracks by the stunning view. You see BLUE—blue water,

blue sky and artwork in various shades of blue. Betsy

and Gary even have ocean blue eyes. “Acquiring blue artwork was definitely not a conscious decision,”

Betsy comments, adding that they “just happened to gravitate to a number of works in palettes of blues and greens.”

Above the dining table, a blue and silver Laddie

John Dill wall sculpture constructed in his iconic

combination of polymer and glass, glistens in the sunlight like a bluefish. Leaning against a wall, a 64 lLagunaBeachARTmagazine.com

moment in the sun—literally. Before the artwork can to the framers for non-glare glass. Next to the piano,

a large, commissioned Sandra Jones Campbell adorns the wall. The painting is comprised of musicians,

merrymakers and the Jenkinses themselves dancing the night away. Beneath the Campbell is a ceramic sculpture by Grace Songolo, whose works are

included in countless private collections including those of Elizabeth Dole, Jehan Sadat and Empress

Farah of Iran. Next to the Songolo sits one of Ralph

Tarzian’s ladies holding an umbrella. Andy Wing is well represented in the collection with five lyrical, organic and multicolored abstracts.

Gary and Betsy’s collection doesn’t favor a

particular medium. Rather, it is equally divided

among paintings, sculptures, ceramics and glass art

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objects. Again, this is not a conscious decision—the Jenkinses

abstract violin sculpture by Howard Hitchcock. Other artists

sync when it comes to acquisitions. Gary relates a story about

Brian Allen, James Galindo, Jamie Brunson, Joan Corman, Tom

explain that they buy what they love, and they are usually in driving north and stopping in Cambria to visit a glass studio touted as the largest west of the Mississippi. Their sons were small at the time, so Gary told Betsy to have a look while he

watched the children. She emerged to tell him that there was

represented in the collection are George Geyer, Randy Bader,

Swimm, Jerome Gastaldi, Martin Varo, Kazuko, Marlo Bartels,

Koji Takei, Wyland, Craig French, Joyce Campbell, and Vincent Farrell.

Still a part-time practicing pediatrician, Gary is past

something she really loved and that he should take a peek to see

president of both the SchoolPower Endowment Foundation

of pieces of art inside, but when Gary found something he

Friendship Shelter. He has also donated considerable time to the

whether there was anything he wanted. There were thousands

liked, it turned out to be the same piece. “We have an easy time collecting,” Betsy points out, “because we have similar taste.”

Overall, the common denominator within the collection is

and the LBHS Football Boosters , and is a board member of the

Boy Scouts of America, the Laguna Art Museum, Village Laguna and the Laguna Playhouse.

A former teacher with an MA in literature, Betsy recently

that to a large extent it contains Laguna artists. “Another theme,”

stepped down from serving 12 years on the Laguna Beach

inclined.” A favorite sculpture of Betsy’s is Intermezzo, a teal

Capistrano/Laguna Beach ROP Board and currently sits on the

Betsy says, “is music. Everyone in the family is musically

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Unified School District Board. She is also past president of the

Laguna Beach Live! Board, the Mission Hospital Advisory Board

ventured into attempting to collect contemporary masterpieces

Jenkinses were named Citizens of the Year for their significant

artists with whom we feel a connection and a common vision.

and the Laguna Beach Sister Cities Association Board. In 2012 the contributions.

Being involved in the Laguna Beach community goes hand

in hand with being involved in the arts. Many works in the

Jenkins’ collection were acquired through auctions and benefits

for the Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach Live, Laguna College of Art + Design, and the Festival of the Arts.

When asked if she had any art buying regrets, Betsy

answers, “It is with certainty that I can say that the only regrets we have are the paintings we didn’t buy because we felt they were too expensive. One obvious example would be Marco

Sassone’s works. There were also large and wonderful works by Maria Bertran, Sandra Jones Campbell and Susan Dysinger that we would have purchased if money were no object. We never

or early California. Instead, we choose to keep to local, living

We have never tried to collect for any increase in value either,

although it has happened with a few of our artists who are now deceased.”

The Jenkinses are an exemplary couple, vivacious and

sophisticated yet warm and welcoming. The overall feeling in

their home is a sense of serenity. The interior is beautiful and the

artwork is in sync with the space it occupies. According to online sites dealing with color psychology, “Blue is the color of the

sky and the sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence,

faith, truth and heaven.” Perhaps that is why the Jenkinses are unconsciously attracted to blue and why their home feels so peaceful and calm.l

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America the Beautiful in Oil and Canvas

A written by Daniella Walsh

merica Martin lives and breathes art. Painter, sculptor, photographer, printmaker and accomplished writer,

when she is not making art, she reads about it and— with infectious joy—talks about it.

It all started with a discarded book about Vincent

van Gogh, tossed among the wire hangers and

outgrown roller skates at a neighborhood garage sale. With only a quarter to spend, the teen settled on the book and fell in love. “Crows over Wheat Field inspired me to

become a painter. Here I saw a language I could understand,” says Martin. “I copied paintings out of that book and thought that van Gogh was the love of my life.”

The battered tome also inspired her to devour artists’ biographies, often several

of the same person. “You can get a feeling for what is real and then make your own interpretation—that’s what artists do,” she explains.

Particularly intrigued by the Dutch master’s portraits, she decided to change

focus from crows to people. “I would go around the neighborhood and do chores for people so they would sit for me,” she remembers, calling people her favorite

landscape. Born and raised in Los Angeles by a Colombian father and an American father, Martin attracted subjects in every form, shape and color. Metaphorically

switching genres, she adds, “People come in their own colors and form a perfect still

life with their faces and bodies.” However, birds in countless abstracted permutations have continued to be part of her compositions.

Martin paints women in a manner reminiscent of Picasso (minus the misogynistic

bathos), Matisse and, to some extent, Braque, but when you look at her hyper-strong line work, Raoul Dufy also comes to mind. Then again, her works are uniquely American, dominated by powerfully rendered figures and shapes.

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Hammock & Garden, Oil & Acrylic on Canvas , 57 x 102 Inches

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Clap Clap Boom Boom, Oil & Acrylic on Canvas, 73 x 70 inches

Martin’s joyful palette includes yellows, pinks and

Jennifer Barron and Curt Sandman have filled their

turquoises (see How the Sun Goes) and more subdued

Colorado and Laguna Beach residences with 12 Martin

thrown in for good measure (Women, Wind and Sea Flowers).

emotionally charged, almost primitive strokes and high

hues such as gray, blue and turquoise—with a dash of red Women usually appear singly or in groups of three in her works, with strong features and bodies, their ethnicity

anyone’s guess. Sometimes children enter the scene as well. Martin’s titles play on words, implying a sense of

whimsy or the absurd. For example, what to make of Racket

paintings and are eager to acquire more. “Clearly the

colors appeal to us,” says Sandman. “The farther you step away and study an entire painting, the more remarkable

it gets. These are paintings that one can interpret in one’s own individual way.”

Martin’s work is distinguished not only by her

Ball and Chili Peppers in a painting with no evidence of

renderings of figures but also by her practice of filling the

facial features, their wildly exaggerated hands and breasts

and sundry other images that are up to viewers to decode.

either? Instead, there are four women with androgynous and genitalia placed disjointedly in the forefront. Close

inspection of their poses suggests the word “love,” albeit in randomly ordered letters.

“What attracted me to America’s work is a sense of joy

that she expresses in strong lines and colors and the fact that she is not shy about creating textures and layers by

mixing oil and acrylic paint on the same canvas,” recalls

Joanne Artman, proprietor of the Laguna Beach Gallery of

entire canvas with abstracted forms of birds and flowers

There is little if any negative space around the figures in a

series dealing with musicians. Green Scat Cat, for instance, is compositionally reminiscent of Picasso and Braque,

but its shapes are more organic and easier to discern—a

drummer, a clarinetist, a trumpeter and a guitarist laying it down in a bluesy dive, surrounded by martini glasses and a cat.

Currently Martin is working on a series based on

the same name.

Native Americans. Here the faces are ethnically ambiguous

Artman quips. “I loved her work enough to give her a solo

of elaborately beaded costumery reveal their identity.

“I did not discover America, America discovered me,”

show first off.” She adds that others evidently share her enthusiasm, as collectors of Martin’s works live in such

scattered locations as Thailand and Saudi Arabia as well as the United States.

while details such as eagle feathers and blurred suggestions Uncharacteristically, in this series the artist is focusing on a single subject with a color-blocked background.

Also in evidence lately are large paintings on paper

such as When Cotton Blossoms Blow. Here Martin has

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Morning Serenade, Oil & Acrylic on Canvas, 60-1/4 x 70-1/8 Inches

painted a nude woman accompanied by a top frieze of flowers

of languidly posed, abstracted nudes are finding their way into

androgynous face, her contorted pose, and the suggestion of

me to delve farther into sculpture, it’s a passion we both share,”

in light lines on a black background. Looking at the woman’s

hair crowned by a flower wreath, one might suspect that Martin indeed channels Picasso.

Martin’s educational background includes a year-long stint

at the School of the Museum of Fine Art, where she served as

teaching assistant to a printer and welder who awakened her

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collectors’ circles along with her painting. “Joanne encouraged remarks Martin.

Recently Martin returned from New Orleans with a

sharpened focus on musicians. “It was all parades, red beans,

beer in the streets, people making music. That was inspiration for at least five new series that are still in my head.”l

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Calendar ONGOING

FEBRUARY

Now-February 14, 2015 Call for Art: Landscapes, Seascapes, Skyscapes

Thursday, February 5, 2015 6-9 pm

Tiny Bites Opening Reception

Orange County Creatives Gallery, 761 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach On display Feb 4-27. International juried show featuring all small pieces, 12” or smaller. www.OrangeCountyCreativesGallery.com; (978) 473-9658

Las Laguna Gallery, 577 S Coast Hwy A-1, Laguna Beach Gallery is looking for artists producing work that fits the theme. Visit website for details and prospectus. Show opens March 5, 2015. www.laslagunagallery.com; (949) 667-1803

Thursday, February 5, 2015 6-9 pm

Howard Hitchcock’s Figures and More Hyatt Moore’s Figures in the Abstract

Now-March 1, 2015 Nature | OC: Tom Lamb

Sandstone Gallery Laguna, 384A N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach Art Walk Opening Reception Free www.sandstonegallery.com; (949) 497-6775

The G2 Gallery, 1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice www.theg2gallery.com; (310) 452-2842

Thursday, February 5, 2015 6:30-10 pm

Opening Reception: Close to the Heart

Las Laguna Gallery, 577 S Coast Hwy A-1, Laguna Beach Visit us in Laguna Village at The Cliffs for our artist reception, beautiful views, and live music. Guest Artists include Theresa Morgan and Carlo Fantin. www.laslagunagallery.com; (949) 667-1803

Saturday, February 7, 2015 5-8 pm

“Recent Works” Opening reception Sunday, February 1-28, 2015

Original Laguna Beach & Sister City posters on display Now-April 9, 2015, Weekdays 10 am-9 pm and Weekends 8 am-9 pm

The Vintage Poster, 1492 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach www.TheVintagePoster.com; (949) 376-7422

Murray Kruger: Digital Artwork

foaSOUTH, 1006 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach The exhibit showcases the work of Murray Kruger, whose artwork is included in the Festival of Arts Permanent Art collection. Free. www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org; (949) 494-1145

Coastal eddy, a gallery, 1417 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach In partnership with VetArt.Org. Show runs February 7-28 (949) 715-4113

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 9 am

Casa Yoga

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente Primary focus of the class will be placed on breath, body and movement awareness, self-discovery and community connection. Fee $5.00 www.casaromantica.org; (949) 498-2139

Thursday-Saturday, February 12-14, 2015 8 pm

Valentine’s Day with The Tenors

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa Three magnificent voices sing “Lead with Your Heart” and other romantic favorites. Tickets from $35. PacificSymphony.org; (714) 755-5799

Sunday, February 1, 2015-March 1, 2015

Thursday, February 12, 2015 from 7 pm

Showcase Gallery, 3851 S. Bear St, S Coast Plaza Village Monday-Saturday 10:30-5:30 pm / Sunday 11:30-3:00 pm Orange County Fine Arts/Showcase Gallery presents Love Letters, with a featured artist and members exhibiting calligraphy, watercolors, photography and sculpture. orangecountyfinearts.org; (714) 540 6430

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente Jeanine Pedersen, Associate Curator for Archaeology, The Dr. John D. Cooper Archaeological and Paleontological Center, and Lecturer, Department of Anthropology at California State University Fullerton, will discuss “The Archaeology and Cultural History of Orange County,” exploring the civilizations that called Orange County home, from the earliest inhabitants to the Late Prehistoric cultures. General Admission: $12 www.casaromantica.org; (949) 498-2139

Love Letters Exhibition, featuring Barbara Close & students

Now-April 9, 2015, Monday thru Friday 9 am-6 pm and Saturday 9 am-4 pm

Tuesday, February 3, 2015 6-8 pm

Festival of Arts Gallery, 3rd floor, Wells Fargo Bank Building, 260 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach This exhibit presents photographs and paintings by Festival artists Mike Heintz, Ron Avezedo and Susan Jarecky of images, scenes, and environments that have deteriorated with time. Free. www.LagunaFestivalofArts.org; (949) 494-1145

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente Sparked by a love of art and fueled by close friendships with artists of the California School, Crain has amassed a remarkable collection of over 900 pieces centering on watercolors of the Southern California landscape and including the works of Rex Brandt and Millard Sheets. Free Admission www.casaromantica.org; (949) 498-2139

Now & Then

Now to April 18, 2015

Call for Art–“Still Life”

Open Casa: The E. Gene Crain Collection Opening Reception

Las Laguna Gallery, 577 S Coast Hwy A-1, Laguna Beach Visit website for details and prospectus. www.laslagunagallery.com; (949) 667-1803

Thursday, February 5, 2015-March 31, 2015

Now to May 11, 2015

Artist Reception: Thursday, February 5 6-8 pm JoAnne Artman Gallery, 326 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach The new series of works on display at the JoAnne Artman Gallery explores familiar themes and subjects within Martin’s practice—female nudes, scenes of musicians, and portraits of indigenous peoples—in oversized depictions that are both iconic and enigmatic www.joanneartmangallery.com; (949) 510-5481

Call for Art—”Abstractions”

Las Laguna Gallery, 577 S Coast Hwy A-1, Laguna Beach Visit website for details and prospectus. Show runs June 4-June 27, 2015 www.laslagunagallery.com; (949) 667-1803

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How the Sun Goes: New Works by Colombian-American Artist America Martin

Casa up Close: Archaeology and Cultural History of Orange County

Thursday, February 12 & 19, 2015 9:30-11:30 am

50 Shades of Green

Laguna Nursery, 1370 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach Presented by Laguna Outreach for Community Arts, this new program features garden-themed art workshops designed for adults at any skill level. Classes run 9:30-11:30 am at the nursery. Subjects will range from succulents to wildflowers, and mediums will include watercolor, flower arranging, acrylic painting, collage, printmaking and more. All participants will take home finished art from each workshop. For adults 16 and older, no experience necessary, beginners welcome! $30.00 per person or 5 workshops for $125, including all materials. Lagunanursery.net; (949) 494-5200

Friday, February 13, 2015 6:30-10 pm

Valentines Cabaret

Laguna Nursery 1370 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach Music to excite your heart and bites to please your palate. $50—presale tickets; $60—at the door night of the event. Lagunanursery.net; (949) 494-5200

Friday & Saturday, February 13 & 14, 2015

Valentine’s Day Dinner

FIG & OLIVE Newport Beach, Fashion Island, 151 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach 3-course prix fixe dinner menu $79, wine pairing available (add $35). Limited a la carte menu also available for the dinner on February 13.www.figandolive.com; (949) 877-3005

Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 10 am

Laguna Nursery Garden Walk

1730 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach Meet at 10 am at the Nursery and discover Laguna Beach. www.lagunanursery.net; (949) 494-5200

Saturday, February 14, 2015

1st Annual Help Shelter Animals Art Exposition, in affiliation with the Helen Woodward Animal Center Del Mar Art Center, 1555 Camino Del Mar, Suite #314, Del Mar www.dmacgallery.com; (858) 481-1678

Thursday, February 19, 2015 7 pm

Casa Cool: Mambop Salsa Band and Salsa Lesson with Evie Quinones

Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente The Casa heats up with the return of Mambop Latin Jazz/Salso Band this season. A high energy Latin jazz band, they are a unique ensemble with an emphasis on exciting horn lines and charismatic vocals. Professional dance instructor Evie Quinones will provide a group Salsa lesson prior to Mambop’s performance. General Admission $25. www.casaromantica.org; (949) 498-2139

Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 10 am

Sunday, March 1-7, 2015

Newport Beach Restaurant Week

FIG & OLIVE Newport Beach, Fashion Island 151 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach 3-course prix fixe lunch $20 3-course prix fixe dinner $50 www.figandolive.com; (949) 877-3005

Laguna Nursery Garden Walk

1730 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach Meet at 10 am at the Nursery and discover Laguna Beach. www.lagunanursery.net; (949) 494-5200

MARCH

Sunday, March 1-31, 2015

Original European travel posters

The Vintage Poster 1492 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach www.TheVintagePoster.com; (949) 376-7422 March through April 2015, from 10 am-4 pm

Spring Into Art Studio Art Classes Thursday, Saturday & Tuesday, February 19, 21 & 24, 2015 from 8 pm

Bizet’s Carmen

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa Be seduced by the intoxicating melodies and sultry sounds of Spain, highlighted by some of opera’s best-loved moments. Tickets from $35. PacificSymphony.org; (714) 755-5799

Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach Intensive four-week classes in pottery, glassblowing, painting, jewelry and more. Weekend classes also available year-round. $95 and up www.sawdustartfestival.org; (949) 494-3030

Sunday, March 1, 2015 from 1 pm

Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa Talented young musicians explore the wide range of compositional styles and genres of wind literature. Admission free. PacificSymphony.org; (714) 755-5799

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Calendar Sunday, March 1, 2015 from 7 pm

Wednesday, March 11, 2015 from 9 am

APRIL

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa Excerpts from film music, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Russian Easter Overture and Dvorák’s Symphony No. 8. Admission free. PacificSymphony.org; (714) 755-5799

Thursday April 2, 2015 6-8 pm

Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra

Casa Yoga

Opening Reception: Lost in Translation Too, A Group Exhibition featuring Anja Van Herle, Alberto Murillo, Anthony Hunter and Pedro Bonnin.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015 from 7 pm

Thursday-Saturday, March 12-14, 2015 from 8 pm

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente Taste the history of San Clemente! Join Chef Renee Fontes as she provides historical background on food, culture, historical dishes and recipes from the 1920s. General Admission $12. www.casaromantica.org; (949) 498-2139

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa Tchaikovsky’s passionate Symphony No. 6 and James Newton Howard’s Violin Concerto, with violinist James Ehnes. Tickets from $25. PacificSymphony.org; (714) 755-5799

Show runs April 1, 2015-June 30, 2015 JoAnne Artman Gallery, 326 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach The dynamic Lost in Translation Too showcases international contemporary artists Anja Van Herle, Alberto Murillo, Anthony Hunter and Pedro Bonnin. Though the styles represented range from Abstract Expressionism to Hyperrealism, these artists incorporate influences from their home cultures in works that transcend the barriers of geography and language. www.joanneartmangallery.com; (949) 510-5481

Thursday, March 12, 2015 from 7 pm

Thursday, April 2 & 9, 2015 9:30-11:30 am

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente Known as “The Timeless Titan of the Keyboard,” American classical pianist Garrick Ohlsson will present a once-ina-lifetime intimate recital. Winner of the International Chopin Competition in 1970, Ohlsson regularly performs at the most prestigious concert halls around the world, from Carnegie Hall to Casa Romantica. This is an opportunity not to be missed. The black tie evening will include a private recital by Ohlsson and dinner after the regular

Laguna Nursery 1370 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach Presented by Laguna Outreach for Community Arts, this new program features garden-themed art workshops designed for adults at any skill level. Classes run 9:3011:30am at the nursery. Please check in at 9:15 am. Subjects will range from succulents to wildflowers, and mediums will include watercolor, flower arranging, acrylic painting, collage, printmaking and more. All participants will take home finished art from each workshop. For adults 16 and older, no experience necessary, beginners welcome! $30.00 per person or 5 workshops for $125, including all materials. Lagunanursery.net; (949) 494-5200

Casa Wellness Wednesdays: Cocina Casa Romantica

Thursday, March 5, 2015 6-9 pm

Jong Ro’s Stream of Consciousness Lawrence Terry’s Standing at the Edge of the World Sandstone Gallery Laguna, 384A N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach Art Walk opening reception free. sandstonegallery.com; (949) 497-6775

Thursday, March 5, 2013 6:30-10 pm

Opening Reception: Landscapes, Seascapes, Skyscapes

Las Laguna Gallery, 577 S Coast Hwy A-1, Laguna Beach Visit us in Laguna Village at The Cliffs for our artist reception, beautiful views and live music. Guest Artists Steve Payne and Terry Willis. www.laslagunagallery.com; (949) 667-1803

Thursday, March 5, 2015 6-9 pm

Blue Opening Reception

Orange County Creatives Gallery, 761 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach On display March 2-27. International juried show celebrating the color blue. www.OrangeCountyCreativesGallery.com; (978) 473-9658

Thursday, March 5 & 12, 2015 9:30-11:30 am

50 Shades of Green

Laguna Nursery 1370 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach Presented by Laguna Outreach for Community Arts, this new program features garden-themed art workshops designed for adults at any skill level. Classes run 9:30-11:30 am at the nursery. Please check in at 9:15 am. Subjects will range from succulents to wildflowers, and mediums will include watercolor, flower arranging, acrylic painting, collage, printmaking and more. All participants will take home finished art from each workshop. For adults 16 and older, no experience necessary, beginners welcome! $30.00 per person or 5 workshops for $125, including all materials. Lagunanursery.net; (949) 494-5200

Friday, March 6, 2015 form 6:30 to 9pm

Wonders of Wyland Reception

The Terrace Salon at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel $125 per person with $25 of the ticket price going to support the Wyland Foundation Experience Wyland live painting twelve original sumi brush paintings that will be auctioned off during the reception while you enjoy delicious cuisine from our chefs. Amidst the Wyland Art Exhibit, the evening includes film highlights from Wyland’s thirty-year campaign to create 100 life size marine life murals in more than 12 countries around the world. www.ritzcarlton.com/LagunaEpicMemories (949) 240-2000

Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 7:30 pm

Organ Recital: Hector Olivera

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa One of the most sought-after concert organists today. Tickets from $15. PacificSymphony.org; (714) 755-5799

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Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique & Howard’s Violin Concerto

Casa Classic: An Evening with Pianist Garrick Ohlsson

performance. Tickets $165. www.casaromantica.org; (949) 498-2139

50 Shades of Green

Saturday, March 14, 2015 10 am & 11:30 am

Superheroes!

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa Crime-fighting music from Superman, Star Wars and more. Tickets from $19. PacificSymphony.org; (714) 755-5799

Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 10 am

Laguna Nursery Garden Walk

1730 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach Meet at 10 am at the Nursery and discover Laguna Beach. www.lagunanursery.net; (949) 494-5200

Thursday-Saturday, March 19-21, 2015 from 8 pm

The Chieftains

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa Extend your St. Patrick’s Day celebration with exhilarating Irish music. Tickets from $35. PacificSymphony.org; (714) 755-5799

Thursday, March 26, 2015 from 7 pm

Casa up Close: Chief Curator Dan Cameron, Orange County Museum of Art

Thursday, April 2, 2015 from 6-9 pm

Mada Leach’s Let’s Eat! Sunny Kim’s Cosmic Dream Sandstone Gallery Laguna, 384A N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach Art Walk opening reception free. sandstonegallery.com; (949) 497-6775

Thursday, April 2, 2015 6-9 pm

Faces Opening Reception

Orange County Creatives Gallery, 761 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach On display March 30-April 30. National Juried Show celebrating Faces. www.OrangeCountyCreativesGallery.com; (978) 473-9658

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente Dan Cameron, Chief Curator of the Orange County Museum of Art, is an internationally known curator with roots in New York. He’ll be speaking on contemporary art and the Orange County Museum of Art. General admission $12 www.casaromantica.org; (949) 498-2139

Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 9 am

Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 10 am

Thursday-Saturday, April 9-11, 2015 from 8 pm

1730 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach Meet at 10 am at the Nursery and discover Laguna Beach. www.lagunanursery.net; (949) 494-5200

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa The legendary singer/songwriter delivers “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” Puppy Love,” Time of Your Life” and other hits. Tickets from $35. PacificSymphony.org; (714) 755-5799

Laguna Nursery Garden Walk

Casa Yoga

Paul Anka

Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, 17-18, 2015 7 pm

Casa Drama: Slings and Arrows: Shakespeare’s Hamlet Reimagined Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente

Editor’s Pick Visitors will be guided through the Casa by way of adapted scenes from Shakespeare’s classic play in this unique and modern theatrical experience. Moderate walking will be required. General Admission $25 www.casaromantica.org; (949) 498-2139

ART STAR AWARDS

Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 10 am

Laguna Nursery Garden Walk

1730 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach Meet at 10 am at the Nursery and discover Laguna Beach. www.lagunanursery.net; (949) 494-5200

n Sunday, April 12, 2015 in true Academy-Award style, Laguna’s diverse artistic community will recognize organizations, businesses and individuals who shaped and contributed to the community’s arts and culture in Laguna Beach in

2014. The categories are Best Arts Program, Individual Arts Patron of the Year, Corporate Arts Patron of the Year, Outstanding Arts Collaboration, Arts Leadership, and Artist of the Year.

Instead of an Oscar®, the winners will receive one-of-a-kind sculptures created by local artist and celebrity Louis Longi. The Laguna Beach Alliance for the Arts will also pay tribute to award-winning actor Joe Mantegna, who will be the keynote speaker for the evening. Not only is Mantegna an actor, he is also a producer, writer, director, and voice actor. Best known for his roles in such box office hits as Three Amigos (1986), The Godfather Part III (1990), Forget Paris (1995), and Up Close & Personal (1996), Mantegna also starred in the series Joan of Arcadia and currently plays FBI Supervisory Special Agent David Rossi in the CBS hit television series Sunday, April 12, 2015 from 6 pm

Art Star Awards

[seven-degrees], 891 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach In true Academy-Award style, Laguna’s diverse artistic community will recognize organizations, businesses and individuals who contributed and shaped the arts and culture in Laguna Beach in 2014. Tickets $75 (includes dinner). www.lagunabeacharts.org

Criminal Minds. For the past 25 years has lent his voice talents to The Simpsons television series. Besides winning a Tony Award on Broadway, Mantegna has been nominated for Emmy and Golden Globe Awards, and in April 2011 received his own star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. One of the highlights of the evening is the announcement of the winner of the $5,000 [seven-degrees] of Inspiration Grant. Funded by [seven-degrees], the goal of the grant is to provide support for an emerging or established Laguna Beach artist to develop and present an

Thursday-Saturday, April 16-18, 2015 from 8 pm

arts project or program that advances recognition of Laguna Beach as an innovative arts city.

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev’s masterful depiction of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers. Tickets from $25. PacificSymphony.org; (714) 755-5799

Last year’s grant recipient, artist Cheryl Ekstrom, will present her resulting and innovative

Saturday, April 18, 2015 10 am & 11:30 am

2015 Art Star Awards.

Romeo & Juliet

Beethoven Lives Upstairs

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa Events and music from the composer’s life woven into a gripping story. Tickets from $19. PacificSymphony.org; (714) 755-5799

Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 7 pm

project, Broken/Unbroken/Broken. The finished project will be a series of sculptures created from a variety of materials, depicting journeys and adventures in life, broken and unbroken, for growth in spirit, intellect, perspective and humanness. The body of work will be unveiled at the

Don’t miss this evening of Hollywood glitz and glamour Laguna-style! Sunday, April 12, 2015 from 6 pm [seven-degrees], 891 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach Tickets $75 (includes dinner)

Casa up Close: Collector’s Choice: For Love or Money with Phyllis Lutjeans

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Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 10 am

Individual Arts Patron of the Year

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente A museum professional for over 50 years, Phyllis Lutjeans is a lifelong art lover, administrator and educator. She will be speaking about what it means to be a collector of art. General Admission $12 www.casaromantica.org; (949) 498-2139

Laguna Nursery Garden Walk

1730 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach Meet at 10 am at the Nursery and discover Laguna Beach. www.lagunanursery.net; (949) 494-5200

Sunday, April 26, 2015 from 7:30 pm

Chaplin’s The Gold RushRenée and Henry

Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa Organist Dennis James provides an unforgettable soundtrack to the 1925 silent film. Tickets from $15. PacificSymphony.org; (714) 755-5799 l

Best Arts Program

LOCA Art Club (Laguna Outreach for Community Arts) Sunset Serenades/Music in the Park (City of Laguna Beach) Thursday Evenings at the Museum (Laguna Art Museum)

Outstanding Arts Collaboration

Ekphrasis (Laguna Live!, Laguna Art Museum and Laguna Dance Festival) Rex Brandt Centennial (LCAD, Brandt Family & Hilbert Family) The Sock Thief (LCAD & Laguna Concert Band)

Ilona Martin Patricia O’Brien Ruben Flores

Arts Leadership

Laguna Playhouse The Ritz-Carlton of Laguna Niguel Ubberoth Family Foundation

Artist of the Year

Corporate Arts Patron of the Year

Lifetime Achievement

Fred Sattler (Festival of Arts) Ann Wareham (Laguna Playhouse) Malcolm Warner (Laguna Art Museum) Carla Meberg Gerard Stripling & Michele Taylor Terry Thornsley

Carol Reynolds

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