Greer's OC

Join us at one of Orange County’s premiere events of the summer, OC Look, at a gorgeous residence in Ritz Cove in Dana Point on Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m.

The annual soiree hosted by Orange Coast Magazine raises much needed funds ways to prevent, treat, and find a cure for type 1 diabetes, through the Dream Guild of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The event celebrates 16 people recognized as the OC Look 2012 nominees selected for their style and accomplishments in Orange County. The advisory board is comprised of a team of fashionable trendsetters in Orange County.

During the fashionable party everyone will be treated to MAC makeovers, handwriting analysis, informal modeling from Saks Fifth Avenue, a photo lounge, and cocktails by Karlsson’s Vodka and Bel Air Bellini and much more. There will also be an opportunity drawing for prizes packages including exclusive retail items and packages.

All monies raised will go directly to support JDRF’s research in finding a cure for type 1 diabetes. Tickets cost $75 each. For more information on OC Look and to purchase tickets, please visit: [url=http://www.orangecoast.com/oclook2012.aspx]http://www.orangecoast.com/oclook2012.aspx[/url], or call JDRF, Orange County Chapter at 949.553.0363.

The Art of Cooking

Find out chef’s tips, tricks and favorite cooking tools at the ongoing Art of Cooking Series at Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. On Sunday at 1 p.m., Executive Chef and co-owner Marc Cohen from 230 Forest Avenue will be sharing his culinary presentations of edible works of art and showcasing ingredients from the Pacific coast. Cohen is also the executive chef/co-owner Opah Restaurant & Bar (Aliso Viejo and Irvine) and Watermarc in Laguna Beach. Free with admission to Festival of Arts. The Art of Cooking Series features chefs from Laguna Beach’s top restaurants and hotels.

The Festival of Arts is open daily through Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m). General admission costs $7 weekdays; weekends $10; students and seniors $4 weekdays, $6 weekends. Free admission for children 12 and under, military, and Laguna Beach residents.

For information, call 949.494.1145 or visit [url=http://www.lagunafestivalofarts.org]http://www.lagunafestivalofarts.org[/url]. At 650 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.  Proceeds from the Festival support arts and art education in Laguna Beach.