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Dance and Wellness Classes Return to Segerstrom Center
02.15.21
They’re dancing again and watching iconic feature films on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Government-mandated COVID-19 guidelines have been loosened and the Center is again presenting its popular Saturday Wellness Classes featuring African Dance taught by Dr. Jewel, Tuesday Night Dance Classes with Broadway, film and television extraordinaire Lauren Lim Jackson, and Movie Nights, with Hidden Figures (March 5), The LEGO Movie (March 6), Roman Holiday (March 12) and Hello, Dolly! (March 13).
Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.scfta.org/Events/Plaza-Events or by phone at (714) 556-2787 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Wellness Classes
There’s no better place to get physical than the Center’s Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. Dr. Jewel and African Soul International blend tradition, culture, history, and music with these fun and vigorous dance workouts.
Saturdays: February 20 and 27 from 11 am to noon.
Tickets: $10 per person and just 28 spaces are available.
Tuesday Night Dance Classes
Broadway’s Lauren Lim Jackson will teach iconic moves seen on the Great White Way in such hit shows as Chicago, Memphis, Motown, and Pretty Woman. Jackson, who hails from Orange County, credits include Finian’s Rainbow, Wonderland, Memphis, Motown the Music, and Pretty Woman the Musical (coming to the Center in the 2020-21 Broadway Season!). No experience necessary – the Argyros Plaza is strictly a no-judgment zone!
Tuesdays: March 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10 per person, 25 spaces available.
The Center's outdoor presentations on the Argyros Plaza comply with government recommendations for Orange County's current tier status. Masks must be worn by all guests upon check-in and until they arrive at their assigned space. Contactless check-in will include wellness and touchless temperature checks. Hand sanitizer stations will be accessible throughout the Argyros Plaza. Chairs will not be provided for Movie Nights. Guests are invited to bring folding lawn or beach chairs, blankets, and dinners and beverages. Barbecues and grills are not permitted.
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
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For the Love of Indie Book Stores
02.15.21
Book lovers can still shop for books at Laguna Beach Books, one of the few indie book stores in existence. It offers releases both adults and children. They also have activity ideas to help pass the time, which include journaling and puzzles.
Laguna Beach Books is open for in-store shopping Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. If you'd prefer not to come into the store, they offer alley pickup-- just give them a call to make arrangements. They are also continuing to fulfill online orders at lagunabeachbooks.com. Personalized recommendations are always gladly given as well.
Laguna Beach Book is at 1200 South Coast Hwy. in Laguna Beach. 949.494.4779.
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