Annual Concert Series Guide

ANNUAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONCERT SERIES

GUIDE

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through Southern California

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Top: Families enjoying the pond at Thornton Winery on Mother’s Day in Temecula, California (Photo: Pat Benter) Top left: Enthusiastic student enjoying Festival of Arts youth art class in Laguna Beach, California (Photo: Ron Azevedo) Top right: Glass art works by Sherry Salito-Forsen presented at Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach, California

Photos: Pat Benter

Craft cocktails and Parmesan-crusted sea bass are just a couple of offerings at Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment in Seal Beach, California

Below: Remodeled Festival of Arts venue (Photo: Lily Fassnacht)

Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment

Seal Beach, California

Lineup: Concerts in the Lounge, Thursday-Sunday evenings and Sunday Brunch Venue: Spaghettini Fine Dining & Entertainment, 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy., Seal Beach, California Getting there: Flights are available into the Long Beach Airport (LGB), John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA), and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Distance to the venue is approximately 6 miles from LGB, 16 miles from SNA, and 26 miles from LAX.

Parking: onsite self-parking and valet; with overflow lot across the street Tickets and information: www.spaghettini.com, 562-596-2199

Festival of Arts presents Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate

Laguna Beach, California

Lineup (starts at 5:30 p.m.):

Thursday, July 11: Ty Taylor’s Nouveau Mid-Century Romance Songbook Thursday, July 18: Téka Thursday, July 25: Gregg Karukas Thursday, Aug. 1: Billy Valentine Thursday, Aug. 8: Kleber Jorge

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Thursday, Aug. 15: Scott Wilkie Thursday, Aug. 22: Brian Simpson Thursday, Aug. 29: The Black Market Trust Venue: Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California Getting there: Flights are available into the John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA), Long Beach Airport (LGB), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and San Diego International Airport (SAN). Distance to the venue is approximately 13 miles from SNA, 33 miles from LGB, 52 miles from LAX, and 73 miles from SAN.

Parking: There are eight public parking lots in the City of Laguna Beach as well as meters, most of which accept credit cards. Laguna Beach Transit also offers free shuttle service to the venue from locations along Pacific Coast Hwy. and Laguna Canyon Road, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Tickets and information: Concerts are free with purchase of Festival of Arts admission. Wine and chocolate pairings (for those aged 21 and over) are an additional $20. Limited seating is available in a reserved section for $35 per person per concert. For more information, visit www.foapom.com/events/art-jazz-wine-chocolate/ or call 949-494-1145.

Festival of Arts bartender pouring wine during the 2018 Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate series

Eric Marienthal performing during the 2018 Concerts on the Green at Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach, California. Marienthal returns for an Aug. 17 performance. (Photo: Mitch Ridder)

Festival of Arts presents Concerts on the Green

Laguna Beach, California

Lineup (starts at 1 p.m.):

Saturday, July 13: Grace Kelly Saturday, July 20: Greg Adams and East Bay Soul Saturday, July 27: Russell Ferrante and Bob Mintzer from the Yellowjackets Saturday, Aug. 3: Side Deal Saturday, Aug. 10: Ellis Hall: The Ambassador of Soul Saturday, Aug. 17: The Eric Marienthal All-Stars Saturday, Aug. 31: Isaiah Sharkey

Venue: Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California Getting there: Flights are available into the John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA), Long Beach Airport (LGB), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and San Diego International Airport (SAN). Distance to the venue is approximately 13 miles from SNA, 33 miles from LGB, 52 miles from LAX, and 73 miles from SAN.

Parking: There are eight public parking lots in the City of Laguna Beach as well as meters, most of which accept credit cards. Laguna Beach Transit also offers free shuttle service to the venue from locations along Pacific Coast Hwy. and Laguna Canyon Road, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Tickets and information: Free admission with purchase of Festival of Arts ticket. Limited seating is available in a reserved section for $40 per person per concert. For more information, visit www.foapom.com/ events/concerts-on-the-green/ or call 949-494-1145.

Thornton Winery’s 31st Annual Champagne Concert Series

Temecula, California

Photos: Pat Benter Thornton Winery manager Tonya Wake with vineyard owners John and Steve Thornton at their award-winning Café Champagne

Lineup:

Saturday, July 20: The Brian McKnight 4, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3: Chris Botti, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24: Returning favorite artist (to be announced on June 30), 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7: Keiko Matsui with Sax to the Max featuring Michael Lington, Vincent Ingala and Paul Taylor, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14: Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour featuring Gerald Albright, Rick Braun, Kenny Lattimore and Aubrey Logan, 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15: Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour featuring Gerald Albright, Rick Braun, Kenny Lattimore and Aubrey Logan, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21: Norman Brown’s Summer Storm Tour featuring Euge Groove and Lindsey Webster, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28: Jonathan Butler and Kirk Whalum Summer Groove Tour, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5: Brian Culbertson, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12: West Coast Jam with Richard Elliot, Peter White and DW3, 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20: Jeffrey Osborne, 4 p.m. Venue: Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula, California

Getting there: Flights are available into Ontario International Airport (ONT), San Diego International Airport (SAN), and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Distance to the venue is approximately 55 miles from ONT, 65 miles from SAN, and 95 miles from LAX.

Parking: Free onsite parking Tickets and information: www.thorntonwine.com, 951-699-0099