of Dion Wright and Roark Gourley. An artist reception will begin at 6 to
9 p.m., June 21 in the front gallery, 891 Laguna Canyon Road. The exhibit
will run through August 31. Information: (949) 376-1555. Web:
www.seven-degrees.com.
The Over-Reactors
Diedrich Coffee will present the Over-Reactors. The set will take
place from 8 to 11 p.m., June 21 at 180 North Coast Highway. Information:
(562) 594-4717. Web: www.over-reactors.com.
SATURDAY
Laguna South Coast Cinemas
Laguna South Coast Cinemas will continue to show "Sordid Lives," a
story of a family in a small Texas town preparing for the funeral of the
mother. The film will run at 11 a.m., June 22 and 23 at 162 South Coast
Highway. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5.50 for seniors and
children. Information: (949) 497-1220.
The Kyne Dance Academy of Laguna Beach
The Kyne Dance Academy will present "Dancin' 2002: KDA Goes to the
Movies." There will be two performances at 2 p.m., June 22 and 23 at the
Laguna Beach High School Artists' Theatre, 625 Park Ave. Tickets are $9.
Information: (949) 376-0049.
Culinary Arts
Laguna Culinary Arts will hold Aphrodisia, a couple's only class. The
Summer Solstice embodies the romantic essence of life. The class will
begin at 6 p.m., June 22. Laguna Culinary Arts is located at 550 South
Coast Highway, 2nd Floor. Price: $150 for two. Information: (949)
494-0745. Web: www.lagunaculinaryarts.com.
SUNDAY
The Esther Wells Collection
The gallery will celebrate "Scenes From My Travels," with an artist
reception from 1 to 4:30 p.m., June 23. The collection chronicles artist
Gerald Brommer's travels throughout Europe and the United States. The
exhibit will run through July 20 at 1390 South Coast Highway.
Information: (949) 494-2497. Web: www.estherwellscollection.com.
THURSDAY
Vertical Wine Bar
Vertical Wine Bar will hold a Tasting Thursday with Spring Mountain. A
representative from the winery will be available to discuss each of the
wines and participants will have opportunities for discounted pre-sale
bottle and cases. Tickets cost $30 and reservations will guarantee a seat
at the bar. The tasting will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m., June 13 at
234 Forest Ave. Information: (949) 494-0990. Web:
www.verticalwinebar.com.
JUNE 28
The Sawdust Art Festival
The 2002 Sawdust Art Festival will open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., June
28 through Sept. 1. One of the highlights of this year's festival will be
the exhibition of Dion Wright's "The Mandala of Taxonomy." The work, a
