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TODAY

HOSPITALITY NIGHT

Hospitality Night, a holiday event sponsored by the Chamber of

Commerce, will feature Santa’s arrival, refreshments and a tree

lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 505 Forest Ave. Santa will

arrive at 5 p.m. and Downtown businesses will remain open.

Information: (949) 494-1018.

TARNISHED TREASURES

The Tarnished Treasures and Silent Auction Luncheon will be held

at 11 a.m. at the Woman’s Club of Laguna Beach, 286 St. Ann’s Drive.

The event will be catered by a local restaurant and special

entertainment is planned. Jewelry and handmade crafts will be for

sale and proceeds will benefit local charities and clubhouse

maintenance. The cost is $20 per person. Information: (949) 497-1200.

‘CONSTANT STAR’

Five actresses will portray Ida B. Wells, a journalist and civil

rights activist who organized the first anti-lynching campaign in the

United States. The performance will feature 20 songs sung A Capella

in five-part harmony. The musical will run through Dec. 5 at the

Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road. Call for ticket prices and

show times. Information: (949) 497-2787.

A TASTE OF WINE

Wine tasting takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday at Len’s

Wine Cite. Different wines will be sampled each week. Len’s is at 303

Broadway in Broadway Plaza. Information: (949) 376-2215.

SATURDAY

WINTER FESTIVAL

The Sawdust Winter Fantasy art festival, a holiday art and crafts

event featuring more than 170 artists will be held from 10 a.m. to 6

p.m. at the Sawdust Festival grounds, 935 Laguna Canyon Road. The

event will feature hands-on activities and seasonal entertainment

such as Santa and a real snowfield. Tickets are $4.50 for adults, and

$2 for children. The festival also runs on Dec.5, 11 and 12.

Information: (949) 494-3030.

CANYON ARTISTS

Laguna Canyon Artists invite the public to wander through working

artist studios and buy unique gifts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 3251

Laguna Canyon Road. The event is free and there will be free parking

and refreshments provided. Information: (949) 376-9401.

BEEHIVE

The ‘60s musical, “Beehive,” will be presented at 8 p.m. by the No

Square Theatre at the Festival of the Arts Forum Theatre, 650 Laguna

Canyon Road. Information: For ticket prices and additional show

times, call (949) 497-1950.

CRYSTAL COVE HIKES

Crystal Cove backcountry hikes today and Sunday. Meet at the flag

pole at the El Moro State Park visitor’s center. Information: (949)

497-7647.

SUNDAY

FLUTE AND GUITAR

First Sundays, a free concert from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Laguna

College of Art and Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Road, will feature

Susan Fries playing the flute and Eric Brenton playing guitar.

Everyone is invited to come at 2 p.m. and visit the exhibit in the

College Art Gallery. Information: (949) 715-9713

MOSUN

Listen to live music, from 5 to 11 p.m. Sundays, by Nick Hernandez

of Common Sense. Roll and drink specials. 680 S. Coast Highway.

Information: (949) 497-5646.

WEDNESDAY

PARTNERS BISTRO MUSIC

Live Music at Partners Bistro features Dave Cross, a West Coast

Jazz and Blues guitarist, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.. Partners Bistro is

at 448 S. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 497-4441.

THURSDAY

ANIMATION EXHIBITION

The Laguna College of Art and Design will present an Animation

Exhibition through Jan. 20 at the Laguna College of Art and Design,

2222 Laguna Canyon Road. The exhibition is open Monday through

Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: (949) 376-6000.

DEC. 9

DANCE COMPANY

The Laguna Beach Dance Company will present The Next Step, new

works by John Ajayi, Leann Aldvenda, Teresa Avina, Liza Buganin and

Mychelle Perez, at 7:30 p.m. at the Laguna Beach High School Artist

Theatre, 625 Park Ave. Tickets are $8 to $15. Information: (949)

497-7750.