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Get Out: What To Do This Weekend in Laguna Beach
Irving Berlin drinks wine with Macy Gray at a charity art auction in India. It could happen!
No Square Theater presents The Great American Songbook: Blue Skies, the music of Irving Berlin
When/Where: Friday-Saturday, April 27-28, 7:30 p.m. Historic Legion Hall, 384 Legion St.
Why go? From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway, Berlin's tunes incude "Blue Skies," "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "Puttin' On The Ritz," "There's No Business Like Show Business," "Heatwave," "White Christmas," "God Bless America" and over a thousand more. Enjoy the spectacular contributions of this American jewel, and maybe learn something new as the cast shares quips, anecdotes and insights into Berlin’s music. For more information, call 949-715-0333 or click here.
Price: $20 online, $22 at the door.
“A Home of Their Own” Glennwood House of Laguna Beach Second Annual Art Auction
When/Where: Saturday, April 28, 2-5 p.m. Glennwood House of Laguna Beach, 2130 S. Coast Hwy.
Why go? Several local artists have donated their work to be auctioned off for the Glennwood House of Laguna Beach. The home offers group housing for 50 young adults with developmental disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism and more. The Glennwood House provides a series of programs, activities and assisted independence. All of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Glennwood House. For more information, call 949-333-1431 or click here.
Price: Admission is free, but bidding on artwork is encouraged.
Macy Gray at Mozambique
When/Where: Saturday, April 28, 7 p.m. Showtime: 10 p.m. , 1740 S. Coast Highway.
Why go? Macy Gray is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress, and she’s coming back to Mozambique! Come enjoy delicious food, drinks, and live music from the one and only Macy Gray. It will be packed! For more information, call 949-715-7777 or click here.
Price: $20.
Live Painting Demonstrations by Laguna College of Art & Design Students at Weekend Wine Tasting/Grapes for Grads
When/Where: Sunday, April 29, noon-4 p.m. Tivoli Too, 777 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Why go? For seven years, Grapes for Grads has been providing scholarships to students who show exemplary talent, a commitment to community service and for whatever reason may be lacking funds to continue their artistic education. An exciting element of the day will include the students of LCAD demonstrating their talents live throughout the event. Attendees will enjoy a day of unlimited wine tasting from over 80 fine wines, delicious food prepared by and , live music performed by Magnolia Memoir, and a drawing for a night’s stay at the fabulous . In addition, attendees will have the chance to participate in a silent auction and win raffle prizes. Guests must be 21 to attend. Purchase tickets online by clicking here.Price: $35.
A Spiritual Trip to India
When/Where: Sunday, April 29, 6 p.m. , 340 St. Ann’s Dr.
Why go? Five Laguna Beach travelers received an abundance of individually tailored gifts: glimpses into the nature of the divine, insights about themselves and the realization that the West can learn much about living well from the people of the Third World. The group wishes to share their “Spiritual Tour of India” with a slide show, discussion and Indian meal provided by participants. For more information, contact Pam Wicks at 949-573-7104 or Tenpa Dorjee at 949-715-1043.
Price: Free. Donations welcome.
