Join Laguna Art Museum for an unforgettable night during a signature auction and benefit as they celebrate 41 years of connecting artists, collectors, and the community. The museum’s largest fundraiser of the year has been reimagined to offer the preeminent California Cool experience, with a creative California-inspired culinary and cocktail experience, a special performance by musical guest and Laguna local, Grammy-nominated, Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats, an artistic photo opportunity on the red carpet with photographer Tony Pinto and the chance to meet many of California’s most notable artists supporting the museum and participating in the auction. For those who cannot make it, you can still participate in the online auction bidding which will continue through the evening, concluding at 8 p.m. on March 4.

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Charm your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with tickets to the 2023 Pageant of the Masters production, Art Colony: In the Company of Artists, with performances nightly July 7th - September 1st  in romantic Laguna Beach. You and your sweetheart will be amazed as art literally comes to life on stage with real people posing to look like life-sized works of art. The Pageant of the Masters has been listed as a must-see event by multiple publications, including Yahoo.com and Business Insider.  Here are the top 5 reasons to give the gift of “living pictures” this Valentine’s Day:

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Due to overwhelming demand, the first-ever Orange County Banksyland, an immersive touring exhibition at the Westside Museum in Costa Mesa extended its dates through Feb. 5. It features more than 80 pieces and installations of the world's most infamous and elusive artist: BANKSY. For the first time, view original and studio works, salvaged street artworks, and never-before-seen immersive installations at Costa Mesa's Westside Museum. Experience the mystique and cultural impact of the most sought-after artist of our time, live and in person.

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The 2023 competitive air guitar season kicks off on Saturday, February 11th at 10 p.m. at UC Irvine. After a week-long run of the production “Airness,” the play that follows a rookie’s foray into the world of competitive air guitar, directed by Eli Simon, the UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Drama will host the US Air Guitar Regional Championship Competition at the Claire Trevor Theatre.

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