Greer's OC

The Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach focuses on watercolor and early California art this week as Art Talks: A Lecture Series continues on Tuesday July 10 from noon to 1 p.m. Exhibitor Kirsten Whalen leads an exploration of watercolors as a medium along with exhibitors David Milton, Roger Folk and Geri Medway offering a multitude of perspectives.

On Thursday, July 12 from noon to 1 p.m. Mark Hilbert, shares his extraordinary collection of early California art of people, places and memories through the eyes of artists. A varied selection of his collection can be viewed in two art books, “The Good Life” and in “Millard Sheets.”

Art Talks: A Lecture Series continues through Festival of Arts season ending August 31. On Tuesdays, artists talk about medium, influences, and current trends; on Thursdays, expert curators, collectors, and conservators will share ideas about buying, appraising, displaying, restoring and conserving fine art. Lunches from Gina’s will be available for purchase or bring your own. The series is free with Festival admission.

The Festival of Arts is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (August 25, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). General admission costs $7 on the weekdays, $10 on the weekends; students and seniors cost  $4 on the weekdays; and $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.

Leading the Way

Give the girl in your life a chance to attend a one-week camp from July 23 to 27 at Sage Hill School in Newport Beach to develop leadership skills and pursue her personal best. Sage Hill and Girls Incorporated of Orange County have partnered to offer the unique camp for girls ages 10 to 14 that will address the pressures of adolescence, developing life skills, achieving academic success and future career options.

Tina Aldatz, president and founder of Foot Petals, a multi-million dollar brand, will be a guest speaker throughout the week and will meet individually with attendees.

The camp’s philosophy is based on “The Student Leadership Challenge”, an award-winning book by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner. Girls will be challenged to cultivate leadership and decision-making skills. They can be themselves, identify goals and values, boost their self-esteem and confidence, and develop positive relationships.

Sage Hill School is at 20402 Newport Coast Drive in Newport Beach. Cost is $180 for the week-long program.  To register, visit [url=http://www.sagehillschool.org/summer]http://www.sagehillschool.org/summer[/url] or call 714.597.8600.