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Volume 1, Issue 5  |  September 9, 2026

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Behind the Lines:
A powerful 9/11 story comes to Irvine Barclay Theatre

By DIANNE RUSSELL

September 11 changed the world in a matter of hours, but for those who witnessed its aftermath, the story never truly ended. Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story explores the courage, sacrifice and deeply human cost left behind.

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The art of imagination: What children see that adults miss at the Museum of Make Believe
By DIANNE RUSSELL
Walk through the doors of the Museum of Make Believe in Laguna Beach and you may find yourself transported to a world where fairies have stories to tell, dragons hatch from golden eggs and even an ice cream parlor can hold an entire adventure.
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Dolly Parton mural becomes memorial to beloved country icon

By CLARA BEARD

Photos by Lana Johnson

What began as a pandemic-era burst of color and hope on a Costa Mesa wall has become a gathering place for mourners honoring Dolly Parton.

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Pageant of the Masters wraps season with a GOAT-worthy finale

By CLARA BEARD

The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters sent its 2026 season out in style on September 4, turning the Irvine Bowl into a one-night party full of surprises.

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The Righteous Brothers take the stage at The Lido Theater for local benefit concerts on September 10 and 11

By CLARA BEARD

The Righteous Brothers – Bill Medley and Bucky Heard – will take the stage at the iconic Lido Theater on Thursday, Sept. 10 and Friday, Sept. 11 for the inaugural Lido Legacy Live concerts, benefiting the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Scholarship Program and Friends of OASIS Senior Center in Newport Beach.

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Laguna Beach mom turns son’s autism journey into stories of empathy

By CLARA BEARD

William Bach began his education in a special education preschool classroom at Top of the World Elementary School. He just started high school this fall, and his journey has inspired his mother to tell stories of empathy and understanding.
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FEATURED ARTIST

Don Krotee

While visiting back East, Don Krotee visited the Westerly Museum of American Impressionism to see American artists who painted in the East and garnered success in the most popular artistic style – Impressionism. One artist, Frank Bicknell, caught his eye.

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Hilbert Museum explores the art of viewing stones with Richard Turner on September 10

By DIANNE RUSSELL

Richard Turner, curator of the exhibition Stone and Scene, will discuss the centuries-old tradition of viewing stones and the exhibition’s unique pairing of stones and paintings on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Burra Family Community Room, in the North Building of the Hilbert Museum of California Art.
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The Musical Reunion brings Baroque masterworks to Laguna Live! at the Museum on September 13

Laguna Beach Live! welcomes The Musical Reunion to their popular Laguna Live! at the Museum chamber music series on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Laguna Art Museum at 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach.
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Woods Cove Inn hosts golden-hour meet-and-greet with local artists
Woods Cove Inn will host a free meet-and-greet featuring Jordan Nicole of High Desert Studio and Lorraine Pennington from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. Hotel guests, residents and visitors are invited to meet the artists, learn about the inspirations behind their work and browse additional pieces available for purchase…
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LPAPA and Coast Film & Music Festival team up for a new Music & Art Weekend October 3-4

Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) and Coast Film & Music Festival (CFMF) in conjunction with Coast Film Foundation (CFF) announce a new collaboration to present Music & Art Weekend…

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Roger’s Gardens’ “Moonlight Masquerade” Halloween Boutique Is now open

Roger’s Gardens’ highly anticipated Halloween Boutique, Moonlight Masquerade, is now open. Inspired by the mystery and romance of Venice after dark, the immersive seasonal experience invites guests to enter a theatrical world of gilded masks, veiled figures, winding serpents, fluttering monarchs and beautifully macabre treasures. Open daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Moonlight Masquerade is complimentary and open to the public.

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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.

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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…
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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.
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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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