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Art and Culture at Laguna Art Museum this October
10.13.23
The renowned Laguna Art Museum has meticulously curated an array of engaging programs aimed at captivating both the cherished local community and visitors from distant places.
New Moms at the Museum – October 16, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. • Join a uniquely enriching gathering at the Laguna Art Museum, specially designed for new parents. Immerse yourself in an artistic symphony of education, enlightenment, and socialization. Delight in an introduction to a featured piece of art by its knowledgeable museum staff. Benefit from the wisdom of specialists, offering insights on self-care and newborn matters during the fourth trimester and beyond. Experts hail from the realm of midwifery, doula services, newborn care, nutrition, acupuncture, massage therapy, and more. The final 45 minutes are dedicated to mingling and connecting. They encourage you to bring a yoga mat for your little one and a cozy blanket for added warmth. Please note that this event is tailored for infants to six months. Light bites and refreshments will be provided. More information can be found at this link.
Wish of a Lifetime – October 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. • Child of war, Holocaust survivor, mother, and artist — Inna was born in Ukraine in 1941. A Wish of a Lifetime brings Inna to the Laguna Art Museum to share her life story and to fulfill her wish of showing her painting in an art museum. In this public talk, Inna will discuss the challenges and losses of her lifetime and the power of art to heal the human spirit. More information can be found at this link.
Movie-Made Los Angeles: Lecture and Book Signing – October 29, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. • Embark on a captivating exploration of the historic ties between Laguna and early Hollywood with renowned film professor and author John Trafton. Meet the author and have your copy of his latest masterpiece, Movie-Made Los Angeles, personally signed after the program. Uncover the cinematic origins of Los Angeles before the birth of the silver screen. Discover how Southern California's artistic heritage laid the foundation for Hollywood's rise. Prepare for an enthralling journey, delving into the first-ever film shot in California (right here in Laguna), the earliest incarnation of The Wizard of Oz (29 years before Judy Garland donned her ruby slippers), and World War I movies filmed in Orange County's picturesque sycamore canyons.
More information can be found at this link.
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Georgia’s ‘Temptations Bucket’ in Celebration of Segerstrom Center’s ‘Aint Too Proud’
10.09.23
Get ready for a soulful celebration in honor of the Tony Award-winning musical, Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, gracing the Segerstrom Center for the Arts this October. Throughout the month, Georgia's Anaheim and Long Beach locations are dishing up a special Temptations Bucket featuring 8 pieces of their renowned fried chicken. Enjoy it with your choice of two generous sides like collard greens, garlic rice, or mac & cheese, topped off with two slices of pound or lemon cake – all for just $29.99.
Not only can you savor the delectable Temptations Bucket, but you can also score tickets to witness the magic of Ain't Too Proud from October 17 to October 29, with prices starting at just $29. Grab your tickets online at SCFTA.org.
Experience the Temptations Bucket for dine-in and takeout at Georgia's Restaurant in Long Beach Exchange and Anaheim Packing House throughout the exciting month of October. For location details, operating hours, and the complete menu, or to place your order directly, visit Georgias-Restaurant.com.
ABOUT AINT TOO PROUD AT SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Feel the groove as Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations lights up Segerstrom Hall from October 17 to 29, offering tickets starting at $29. This electrifying Broadway sensation traces The Temptations' remarkable journey, from the streets of Detroit to the prestigious Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their iconic dance moves and velvety harmonies, they dominated the charts, creating an astonishing 42 Top Ten hits, 14 of which claimed the number one spot.
With 12 Tony Award nominations and the prestigious 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, Ain't Too Proud unveils the gripping narrative of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal, amidst the backdrop of a turbulent decade of civil unrest in America.
Penned by three-time Obie Award winner Dominique Morisseau, directed by two-time Tony Award victor Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys), and featuring the Tony-winning choreography of Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, On Your Feet!), this unforgettable tale of the legendary quintet unfolds to the beat of their timeless hits, including classics like “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and many more.
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