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Earth Day Celebration: Storytime & Beach Cleanup with Project O

By Greer Wylder

April 17, 2023

Join the Laguna Art Museum and Project O on Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. in celebration of Earth Day. Rich German, founder of Project O, will kick off the celebration with a story time read-aloud of My Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan, followed by a presentation and book signing of German's book, Blue Laguna. The event will close with a group beach cleanup. All supplies for the cleanup will be provided, but feel free to bring your own work gloves. Please wear appropriate clothes and shoes for beach cleanup. More information can be found at this link.Advance tickets recommended.Youth 12 & Under:…

Selected Shorts: Unchartered Territories at Irvine Barclay Theatre

By Greer Wylder

April 17, 2023

The hit public radio and podcast series returns to Irvine Barclay Theatre on Saturday, April 22, at 8 p.m. with a program of spellbinding original short fiction performed by actors on stage and screen. “Selected Shorts” is broadcast on over 150 radio stations around the country, attracting over 300,000 listeners each week through the live show and podcast. Performers include Kirsten Vangsness, best known as Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds, which just began a new season streaming on Paramount+; Nate Corddry, an actor, comedian, and writer who has recently been featured on the television series Fosse/Verdon, Mindhunter, For All Mankind, and Perry Mason,…

Spence Collection Artist Panel & Pizza Party at Laguna Art Museum

By Greer Wylder

April 13, 2023

Join the Laguna Art Museum on Saturday, April 15 at 6 p.m. for a discussion on the artworks donated by Stuart Spence and Judith Vida-Spence to Laguna Art Museum. Co-moderated by artist, writer, and professor, Tom Lawson, and LAM’s Curatorial Fellow, Rochelle Steiner, this panel will include artists whose work is currently on view at the museum. Together, they will engage in discussion about the artistic community that evolved in Southern California in the late 1980s and 1990s; their wide-ranging artistic approaches that are both conceptual and personal; and the critical support of the Spences and others at that time. More…

SoCal’s Premier Garden Show at South Coast Plaza

By Greer Wylder

April 10, 2023

During the 33rd Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show at South Coast Plaza April 20-23, discover 35 unique plant and garden vendors, eight inspiring display gardens, a dramatic 25-foot centerpiece, and this year’s stunning Fleurs de Villes Voyage–a unique exhibit showcasing fresh floral installations inspired by stories from around the world.Highlights of the Southern California Garden Show will include:A diverse selection of dozens of botanical vendors offering unique and collectible plants for sale, as well as nonprofits and horticultural organizations with insights and information.A stunning floral centerpiece 25 feet high featuring lovely and whimsical depictions of California state animals, insects,…

Spend Saturday at A Slow Market

By Greer Wylder

March 31, 2023

A Slow Market Pop-Up curated by The Great Love Club is based on sustainability, local, organic, and whole. Shop from 20 small local businesses this Saturday, April 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at A Slow Market Pop-Up at The Lab in Costa Mesa. Choose from jewelry, apothecary, vintage, skincare, nutrition, ceramics, grocery, and candles. There will also be FREE drop-in wellness sessions during the market that include Pilates, yoga, acupuncture, sound healing, energy clearing, astrology, and guided journaling. Sign up for sessions here.FREE Beverages to enjoy at the market include Vina, De La Calle – Tepache, and Better Booch.Organic food…