Winning combo with wine, chocolate and jazz
Thursday nights just got a lot more delicious.
The "Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate: What Could Be Better?" series continues from 5 to 8 p.m. every Thursday until Aug. 25 at the Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road. The event features select wines by Kendall Jackson, gourmet chocolates by Xan Confections and a broad variety of jazz styles and performances.
The musical lineup includes Max Bennett and Private Reserve on Thursday; jazz vocalist Kate Reid with the Evan Stone Trio on July 28; jazz vocalist Annie Sellick on Aug.4; jazz vocalist Denise Donatelli with the Evan Stone Trio on Aug. 11; jazz guitarist Steve Oliver on Aug. 18; and jazz vocalist Anne Walsh on Aug. 25.
The event is for those 21 and older. Tickets are $15 in addition to Festival of Arts admission, which is $7 for adults and $4 for seniors. Each ticket includes three wine and chocolate pairings. For more information, visit http://www.lagunafestivalofarts.org.