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Anaheim

In English, Anaheim means “Home by the river”. The name is a combination of “Ana,” referring to the Santa Ana River, and “heim,” the German word for home.   Founders’ Park marks the western edge of the original Anaheim Colony and showcases some of the city’s most important historic landmarks. At its heart stands the… Read More Anaheim

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Dana Point Harbor Revitalization

Parking structure opens as first landside project in $600 million Dana Point Harbor renovation By Erika I. Ritchie | eritchie@scng.com | Orange County RegisterUPDATED: July 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM PDT Bryon Ward, a developer leading the landside renovation of Dana Point Harbor’s nearly $600 million remodel, enthusiastically walked across the top deck of the… Read More Dana Point Harbor Revitalization

Art, Field Notes

Interview with Diane Challis Davy, Festival of Arts Director

by Jennifer Keil, M.A. in History, 70° Founder + City of Dana Point Arts Ambassador How will Dana Point be featured in this year’s theme of “Gold Coast: Treasures of California”? ACT II opens with a visit to Dana Point’s Waterman’s plaza. There are 4 recreations of sculpture by Bill Limebrook and the Endless Summer Mosaic… Read More Interview with Diane Challis Davy, Festival of Arts Director

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Sawdust Art Festival

Sawdust Summer 2025 by 70 Degrees 🎨 Sawdust Art Festival 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Tickets are available online and in person Hours of OperationSunday – Thursday, 11am to 8pmFriday – Saturday, 11am to 10pm 70 Degrees invites you to join us for the 59th Annual Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Beach’s most iconic… Read More Sawdust Art Festival

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LPAPA Reception

LPAPA Beyond the Landscape: Three Masters at the LPAPA Gallery The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) is renowned for its prestigious Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, which will celebrate its twenty-seventh year, October 4 to 12, 2025. In addition to this celebrated event, LPAPA proudly opened its own nonprofit art gallery in Laguna… Read More LPAPA Reception

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Field Notes | May 2025

May is National Preservation Month, a nationwide celebration recognizing the importance of preserving our nation’s heritage through historic places. Mother’s Day will be on Sunday, May 11, 2025. We celebrate all the ladies who have shaped our families and communities’ history. From the Archives Norton Simon Museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary. “Tête-à-tête: Three Masterpieces… Read More Field Notes | May 2025