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43rd Annual California Cool Art Auction at Laguna Art Museum
01.31.25
Laguna Art Museum is thrilled to unveil details for its highly anticipated 43rd Annual California Cool Art Auction, benefiting the museum and its programs. This premier event, celebrating the best of California art, kicks off on February 15, 2025, with both online and in-person experiences for art enthusiasts.
Bidding begins February 19 via Bidsquare, featuring a carefully curated selection of works by many of California's most celebrated artists. Art lovers can preview the collection in person at the museum with paid admission starting February 15, or explore it virtually on Bidsquare from February 19 onward.
The festivities culminate on March 1, 2025, with an exciting in-person benefit at Laguna Art Museum from 6–10 P.M. Guests can look forward to:
- A thrilling live auction and paddle raise led by auctioneer Zack Krone
- A silent auction with bidding available both in-room and remotely via Bidsquare
- Specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
- Exclusive artist meet-and-greets
- Live music and a red-carpet welcome
A portion of the auction collection will be showcased in a special exhibition, Only OC, opening January 25. The full auction collection will be on view at the museum starting February 15.
The museum-curated lineup includes over 100 works from highly sought-after California artists. Proceeds directly support Laguna Art Museum’s major initiatives, including exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach, ensuring its continued impact in 2025 and beyond.
Tickets for this exclusive event are available now: blackbaudhosting.com
Sponsorship opportunities are still available, offering VIP benefits such as early art previews, event tickets, and invitations to exclusive gatherings—all while supporting Laguna Art Museum’s mission.
For more information, visit lagunaartmuseum.org.
Laguna Art Museum is located at 307 Cliff Drive, Laguna Beach, at the corner of Coast Highway and Cliff Drive.
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Twyla Tharp 60th Anniversary at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
01.31.25
Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents two performances on February 15 and 16 celebrating the 60th anniversary of Twyla Tharp, one of the greatest choreographers of our time. Twyla Tharp’s ability to merge music and movement into works of startling originality and beauty has cemented her legacy, and this program reaffirms her place as one of the great artists of our era.
The performances feature two remarkable pieces:
Twyla Tharp is the first and only choreographer to take on Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations, a composition known for its complexity and wit. Each section of the score—distinct in mood and texture—is met with Tharp’s signature approach, ranging from tender and teasing to transcendent and cheeky. Dancers effortlessly shift between ballet, jazz, modern, and unexpected moments of social and street dance, showcasing the full range of their technical prowess.
Philip Glass’s Aguas da Amazonia, arranged and recorded by members of Third Coast Percussion in collaboration with Tharp, offers a striking contrast. Performed on a unique collection of custom-designed percussion instruments, this piece channels the rhythmic energy of the Amazon, creating a mesmerizing fusion of sound and movement.
Tickets start at $44.07
Saturday, February 15 – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 16 – 1 p.m.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
scfta.org • Box Office 714.556.2787
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