Laguna Beach Magazine

How much do you know about the history of charcuterie? Test your knowledge with one of our latest articles. In addition to learning about the history, you'll find tips from local chefs on how to make your own board at homeas well as info on what they like to put on theirs. Pictured here is the charcuterie board crafted by Executive Chef David Serus at Montage Laguna Beach. Read all about it on our website in "Creative Charcuterie": http://www.lagunabeachmagazine.com/creati...ve-charcuterie/ by Ashley Ryan #lagunabeach #lagunabeachmagazine #charcuterie #charcuterieboard #cheese #meat #montagelagunabeach #montage #orangecounty #dining

Last night, we explored Splashes Restaurant’s new High Tide Dinner Series. Keep an eye out for the article in our upcoming issue, due out May 7. Will you be attending on the next full moon? Surf and Sand Resort #lagunabeach #splashes #splashesrestaurant #dining #fullmoon #hightide #culinary

Tomorrow, Montage Laguna Beach will host a job recruitment fair. Available positions include those in culinary, restaurants & banquets, front desk/guest services, valet, housekeeping, spa, engineering, the Paintbox children’s program and stewarding. Schedule an appointment for an interview here: https://calendly.com/brent-m/montage-laguna-beach-job-fair Photo courtesy of Montage Laguna Beach... #lagunabeach #montage #montagelagunabeach #jobs #jobfair #recruitmentfair #jobrecruitment #lagunabeachjobs #work

Donna McNutt, a local cancer survivor, recently shared her incredible story with us. Also known as The Cancer Fashionista, Donna reveals how fashion became a tool for expression, healing and helping others. From vibrant colors to special shoes, her looks have helped herwhile also inspiring others along the way. Read the full story on our website: http://www.lagunabeachmagazine.com/fearless-fashionista/ Photo by Jack McNutt... #lagunabeach #lagunabeachlocals #lagunalocals #QandA #cancer #cancersurvivor #thecancerfashionista #fashion #style #selfexpression #healing #inspiration #inspiring

Our latest local spotlight highlights 4societee, a family-run group who gives back through apparel sales. Melissa Martinez-Booth, her husband Jeff, and their kids Travis and Tess all play a role in the business. To find out how they got started and who they've supported, visit our website and read the full story: http://www.lagunabeachmagazine.com/charitable-style/ by Madeline Javier... #lagunabeach #4societee #apparel #clothing #charity #philanthropy #giveback #givingback #tshirts #familyrun

Today, enjoy a past performance from Brian Bromberg's Unapologetically Funky Big Bombastic Band through Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters' Concerts on the Screen series. The show starts at 5:30 p.m. Purchase your virtual ticket here: https://www.foapom.com/event/virtual-concert-bromberg/ #lagunabeach #festivalofarts #concertsonthescreen #brianbromberg #music #concert #virtual #virtualevent

Now showing on Laguna College of Art + Design's website: the "Color it Orange" exhibit, featuring the artwork of Orange County high school students. The virtual exhibition includes 88 artists from more than 20 different regional high schools. Support these young artists by visiting LCAD's website to view each piece: https://lcad.edu/eve/46th-annual-color-it-orange-exhibition Pictured: "Freedom," a mixed media piece by Nat Chirinos... #lagunabeach #oc #orangecounty #art #lcad #lagunacollegeofartanddesign #studentart #highschool #coloritorange #mixedmedia #freedom #artexhibit #virtualevent

It's EARTH DAY! What better way to celebrate than with a virtual trip through San Francisco's Golden Gate Park? In our recent travel story, we detail why this emerald oasis is worth a trip. From fresh flowers and pretty plants to museums, a tea house and more, there is something for everyone in this outdoor gem. Read all about the park's not-to-miss spots on our website: http://www.lagunabeachmagazine.com/emerald-oasis/... by Apostolis Giontzis/Shutterstock.com San Francisco | The Official Guide San Francisco, California Japanese Tea Garden California Academy of Sciences DeYoung Museum Conservatory of Flowers #lagunabeach #lagunabeachmagazine #sanfrancisco #goldengate #goldengatepark #museum #museums #nature #earthday #outdoors #adventure #travel #COVIDtravel

Wonderful artwork and summer temperatureswhat more can you ask for on a Sunday afternoon in Laguna? This weekend, Sawdust Art Festival hosted a pop-up show, a preview to the upcoming summer show (dates TBD). A great way to support some of our town’s artists! Art/artists pictures: Fernando Micheli, Fine Art, glassblowing with Bruce Freund, Backward Prints and Jeff Lavinsky... #lagunabeach #sawdustartfestival #art

This weekend, Laguna Art Museum will host its version of the Imagination Celebration, created by Arts Orange County and the Orange County Department of Education. Virtual attendees can enjoy a hands-on workshops, a Zoom tour of the "Wayne Thiebaud: Clowns" exhibit, dance breaks, children's yoga, magic tricks, a Cirque du Soleil show, various movies and more. Find all of the information on the museum's website: https://lagunaartmuseum.org/events/imagination-celebration/... Painting by Wayne Thiebaud #lagunabeach #lagunaartmuseum #art #waynethiebaud #imaginationcelebration #virtual #annual #event #clowns

Ken Denton, a.k.a. The Butterfly Man, crafts beautiful pieces using various species of real butterflies. Sustainably farmed in tropical locales, these butterflies live a full life cycle before he incorporates them into his pieces. Read the full story here to learn about Denton's butterfly pieces as well as Linda Ames' sterling silver butterfly necklaces: http://www.lagunabeachmagazine.com/brilliant-butterflies/ Courtesy of Ken Denton Jr.... #lagunabeach #lagunabeachmagazine #butterfly #butterflies #art #butterflyart #collage #jewelry #kendenton #butterflyman #lindaames #lindaamesjewelry #sawdustartfestival Sawdust Art Festival Linda Ames Jewelry

Both Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters will be returning this summer! Will you be attending?

Sawdust Art Festivsl is having a pop-up event this weekend. Tickets are on sale now for the Spring Fling.

With Earth Day around the corner, the Wyland Foundation is inviting families to help clean up coasts and waterways nationwide on April 24 from 8-11 a.m. Clean up sidewalks, gutters, storm drains and waterways to stop marine debris at the source or take part in one of our local cleanups, which include Doheny State Beach (lifeguard headquarters), Huntington Beach (tower #2) and Hermosa Beach (pier, next to the Lifeguard Memorial). Find more information on all of these events, as well as creating your own virtual event, here: https://wylandfoundation.org/get-involved/upcoming-events/

Have you checked out any of these gallery events/exhibits yet?

Kaimana Beach Hotel is just one of the many properties from here to Hawaii that has been reinventing itself during the pandemic. Check out our story "Hospitality Reinvented" to see which properties have used this travel downtime for luxurious renovations and which new spaces have popped up along the way: http://www.lagunabeachmagazine.com/hospitality-reinvented/ Courtesy of Kaimana Beach Hotel... #lagunabeach #lagunabeachmagazine #hawaii #kaimanabeachhotel #catalinaisland #california #healdsburg #winecountry #santabarbara Bellanca Hotel Montage Healdsburg San Ysidro Ranch Montage Deer Valley Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel Paséa Hotel & Spa Malibu Beach Inn Four Seasons Resorts Lanai

Spring is the perfect time to take a hike, and in our latest Active section, we reveal the best places to do so, in Laguna Beach and beyond. From the panoramic ocean views along the loop trail at Crystal Cove State Park to feeling on top of the world at Top of the World, the vistas in our area are unrivaledand, if you're lucky, you just might spot some wildflowers along the way. Learn about the other trails we think you should experience here: http://www.lagunabeachmagazi...ne.com/take-a-hike/ by Sharon Stello #lagunabeach #lagunabeachmagazine #hike #hiking #takeahike #nature #outdoors #crystalcove #topoftheworld #lagunacanyon #lagunacoastwildernesspark #alisocreek #dartmoor #bigbend

This Saturday, Catalina Island Museum is partnering with mid-century pop culture expert and historian Charles Phoenix to present Catalinaland! During the live online show, virtual guests travel back in time to explore the island's legends, landmarks and more with Phoenix. Find tickets here for the 6 p.m. showing on 4/10: https://www.catalinamuseum.org/catalinaland... Photo part of the Charles Phoenix Kodachrome Collection, circa 1957 Catalina Island #catalinaisland #catalinaislandmuseum #charlesphoenix #history #california #virtual #events

Since early in the pandemic, The Promenade on Forest has served as a site for outdoor dining, live music, art installations, shopping and more. It has given people a place to gather, socially distanced, and enjoy everything Laguna has to offer, just down the street from Main Beach. In our most recent cover story, "On the Promenade," we discuss the impact that the Forest Avenue addition has had on the town as well as the idea of it being rebuilt as a permanent structure: ht...tp://www.lagunabeachmagazine.com/promenade/ by SWA/Jonnu Singleton #lagunabeach #lagunabeachmagazine #lagunabeachrestaurants #promenade #thepromenadeonforest #community #local #dining #shopping #socializing #socialdistancing