Pageant of the Masters Returns to Laguna Beach With ‘The Greatest of All Time’

Laguna Beach's Festival of Arts is bringing back one of the most unique theatrical experiences in the world this summer with the 2026 Pageant of the Masters production, "The Greatest of All Time."

The show runs nightly from July 9 through Sept. 4, transforming famous works of art into living pictures, real people posed on stage to recreate masterpieces with remarkable precision. This year's theme digs into some of the most influential artists, artworks and creative achievements in history, and gives audiences a chance to think about the stories and innovation behind some of the world's greatest artistic accomplishments.

The lineup includes Rome's Trevi Fountain, designed by architect Nicola Salvi, and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., home to Daniel Chester French's sculpture of Abraham Lincoln. The production also recreates work from artists including Claude Monet, Johannes Vermeer, Norman Rockwell, Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo and Pablo Picasso. Beyond the art history lesson, "The Greatest of All Time" invites the audience to weigh in on their own picks for the G.O.A.T.s of the art world as these influential pieces come to life on stage.

A ticket to the Pageant of the Masters also gets you into the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show, which USA Today recently named one of the top 10 art festivals in the country. Arrive early and spend the day browsing work from more than 100 award winning Orange County artists, catch some live music, watch demonstrations, take a class or pick up an original piece directly from the artist who made it.

The Pageant of the Masters only runs for eight weeks each summer, and that's part of what makes it special. Once the curtain closes on Sept. 4, this particular production is gone for good.

The Festival of Arts is sponsored in part by Volvo Cars, City of Hope Orange County, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, and KOST Radio 103.5. A separate ticket is required to attend the Pageant of the Masters and may be purchased at PageantTickets.com. 

BURN Opens First OC Location in Newport Beach

The Los Angeles fitness and longevity studio known for its red and blue light workouts, infrared heat, and celebrity following has officially landed in Orange County. BURN opened its doors in Newport Beach this week, marking its first location outside LA.

The studio is celebrating with complimentary classes through the week. Spots are filling fast, but reservations are still open through the BURN app, so grab one while you can.

Opening week also brings surprise giveaways and partnerships with wellness and beauty brands including Counter Beauty, Beauty F(x), Kopari, Arrival Creatine, Taavi and Summer Fridays.

On Tuesday, BURN celebrated its Orange County debut with a ribbon-cutting alongside the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce. Founder Maria Chase and business partner David Charvet cut the ribbon together, officially welcoming the community to the studio's newest location.

What sets BURN apart:

45-minute classes built around Chase's proprietary BURN Method, including BURN45, ISO BURN and BURN & BUILD. BUILD, the brand's heavy weight-lifting class, will open in a separate studio at the same location this fall. The studio takes a "biostacking" approach, layering exercise with recovery and longevity tools, including medical-grade LED and near-infrared red light therapy built directly into the workout. Classes are designed to support strength, recovery, energy and long-term health.

BURN Newport Beach is located in Peninsula Village along Newport Harbor, joining a curated mix of dining, retail and wellness concepts in the waterfront development. 

2280 Newport Blvd, Suite 101 in Newport Beach.

Photo Credit: Blaire Going for BURN

Say “I Do” on a Working Avocado Farm in Temecula

If you've been searching for a wedding venue that feels nothing like a wedding venue, Flora Avocado Farm might be exactly what you've been looking for.

Tucked into the rolling hills of Temecula's De Luz community, this 10-acre working avocado farm and private farmhouse-style home are the kind of place where the day truly belongs to you. No rushed timelines, no strict cutoffs, no one ushering you out the door. Couples have unlimited hours on their event day, plus access the day before and after for deliveries and pickup at no extra cost.

The setting is stunning in the most unpretentious way. The event area overlooks the working avocado grove and hundreds of lemon and orange trees, a treehouse and even a chicken coop with a resident Rooster, all of which make for incredible photos and those candid in-between moments that end up being your favorites.

Amenities are generous throughout. There are two indoor guest bathrooms, a full kitchen, a baseball-themed groom's loft, and a primary bedroom and bathroom set aside for the bride and her bridal party. Two fire pit lounge areas with couches and chairs make natural spots for guests to settle in as the night gets going. An outdoor refrigerator handles your cake and beverages, and RV parking means your food truck or caterer has plenty of room to work.

Inside, the details are just right. Vintage side tables, silver plate trays and thoughtful touches throughout give couples a beautiful foundation to style the space as their own, whether that's a moody lounge corner, a gorgeous dessert display or a quiet moment between the two of you.

One of the things I love most about Flora Avocado Farm is that it's privately owned, which means you're working directly with the people who care most about how your day goes, from your very first inquiry all the way through the wedding. They also have a vetted vendor list of florists, photographers and caterers who know the property well and consistently do beautiful work.

And it's not just weddings. Flora Avocado Farm is also available for engagement and bridal shoots, corporate retreats, team-building events, and commercial filming and photography. The De Luz landscape is genuinely versatile and always gorgeous.

To check availability, reach out to Flora Avocado Farm at floraavocadofarm.com/pages/contact