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Creating art from an invisible world:
Jeff Rovner turns the abstract into reality

By CLARA BEARD

When a friend dared Jeff Rovner to submit a few of his photographs to the Festival of Arts, the Laguna Beach resident expected the jury to reject his entry.

From shared dream to stage: Opera Laguna founders reflect on its rise

By DIANNE RUSSELL

What began as a glimmer of an idea has grown into a vibrant new chapter in Laguna Beach’s rich musical legacy. Co-founders Arnold Livingston Geis and Oriana Geis-Falla are bringing live opera to the community through Opera Laguna, carrying forward a tradition that dates to the Festival of Opera for Orange County, founded in 1961.

Laguna brothers keep the stoke going with the release of their second skimboarding book

By CLARA BEARD

Photos by Mary Hurlbut

Nearly a decade after publishing a children’s book about the sport they loved at just 10 years old, Keanu and Zen Mir-Scaer are preparing to release a new book focused on the next generation of skimboarding.

Atlanta Rhythm Section to perform at Ivan’z House Live September 10

By CLARA BEARD

Southern rock band Atlanta Rhythm Section will take the stage at Ivan’z House Live in Laguna Beach on Thursday, Sept. 10.

FEATURED ARTIST

Don Krotee

Don Krotee captures Costa Mesa’s historic Diego Sepulveda Adobe in watercolor, tracing the site’s roots to Mission-era cattle ranching, its abundant natural landscape and the Indigenous cultures that came before.

Art-To-Go and Platters to be auctioned at FOA on August 29

Savvy art seekers will love the 2026 Art-To-Go and Platters silent auction sell-out. The event is Saturday, Aug. 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Festival of Arts (FOA). Bidders are encouraged to arrive early, as bid sheet closures start at 7:15 p.m.

THURSDAY

SEPT 3

Scott Wilkie Band at the Festival of Arts

Close out the weekend with the sounds of Americana at Festival of Arts…

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LAM features Andy Moses: Into the Light exhibition with exclusive artist tour on August 29

Join artist Andy Moses for an intimate gallery tour of his exhibition Into the Light. Limited tickets are available for this event on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 5-7 p.m.

SCFTA presents Beauty and the Beast from September 22-October 11

Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart, and Segerstrom Center for the Arts (SCFTA) are delighted to present…

Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Lisa Batiashvili and Gautier Capuçon open the Philharmonic Society of Orange County’s 73rd Season

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County presents Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Lisa Batiashvili and Gautier Capuçon on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m., at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, marking the group’s first appearance together in Orange County.

Pacific Wine & Food Classic uncorks a new chapter

One of Southern California’s most anticipated culinary events, which will include several Costa Mesa restaurants, is entering an exciting new chapter as Pacific Wine & Food Classic returns on Saturday, Sept. 12.