EYE ON ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season in Laguna Beach. It's
always exciting to watch the new year evolve -- to make things happen
that might have been simmering on the back burner. It's interesting
to reflect on what I was doing last year at this time, five years
ago, 10 years ago, etc. The cool thing is, I am thrilled with all the
wonderful things I have in my life. And when I say things, of course,
none of them are material -- rather they consist of memories,
happenings, people, places, experiences and emotions.
PAGEANT POSING
The Pageant of the Masters is looking for volunteers for next
summer's show. They need men, women and children of all sizes and
ages to be cast members, positions in wardrobe, makeup, headdress and
more. No theater experience is necessary. The only requirement is the
ability to stand still for a few minutes and enjoy the experience.
Casting is tomorrow night from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday from 2 to 5
p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Volunteers will be measured, photographed, have fun, partake in
refreshments and meet the behind-the-scenes staff.
Many volunteers have been with the Pageant for 10, 15 or 20 years,
and a lot of people volunteer with family and friends. The Pageant is
staged nightly from July 9 through Aug. 31.
Casting is held backstage at the Irvine Bowl on the Festival
grounds at 650 Laguna Canyon Drive. For information, call 494-3663.
PRESENTING TIM MILLER
Laguna Art Museum will have a performance by internationally
acclaimed performance artist Tim Miller on Jan. 17 and 18. Miller
will be performing his latest work -- "Body Blows," based on his
newest book.
The performance deals with the adventures and struggles of gay
bi-national couples in America. Miller is leaving the country with
his Australian-British partner because his partner's visa has
expired.
Miller has gained recognition as a member of the NEA Four and is
regarded as one of the premiere performance artists who specialize in
autobiographical monologues.
Tickets are $15 per performance. Laguna Art Museum is at 307 Cliff
Drive. For information, call 494-8971 or go online to
www.lagunaartmuseum.org.
BENCH COMPETITION
The City's Arts Commission is holding its annual artist-designed
bench competition and has a budget of $15,000. The competition is
held to add to the city's public art collection with high quality
art.
To enter, submit a model of your bench design on the scale of 1
inch to 1 foot with simulated finish materials. An artist's statement
