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Sawdust Art Festival
Open daily at 11 am. Sunday-Thursday until 8 pm, Fri-Saturday until 10 pm Experience the magic of the Sawdust Art Festival beneath the eucalyptus groves of Laguna Beach. Discover handmade artwork from 180+ local artists, enjoy live music, art demonstrations, and soak in the vibrant creative community of Laguna’s favorite summer tradition. https://youtu.be/AmBOXox0vtE?si=dH_IwjmUh4FPQGy5
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Festival of Arts Exhibition at Casa Romantica
Casa Romantica Summer 2026 ExhibitionBy Jennifer Keil, M.A. Founder of 70degrees.org The Festival of Arts exhibition will be on view June 12 through September 6, 2026 at Casa Romantica. The Festival of Arts was founded in 1932 during the Olympic Games held in Los Angeles. Artists gathered in Laguna Canyon. Artists started exhibiting their work on easels that were made to sell each summer. Some gave their paintings to the Festival of Arts to develop a permanent collection. Today, a committee purchases paintings from living artists to maintain over 1,150 pieces. The iconic “Living Pictures” tradition started in 1933 is now called the Pageant of the Masters. This production draws…
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Field Notes | June 2026
A Curated History of Newport Beach Through the Lens of Tourism “120 Years of Welcome” explores how tourism shaped Newport Beach through vintage photographs, forgotten stories, and the people who built a seaside escape that still lives in our memories today. Visit the Balboa Island Museum exhibit until October 1, 2026. Immerse yourself in nautical artistry at the Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival. Join us for on-the-water and on-the-land activities celebrating wooden boats on June 13th.
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Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival
Join us on June 13th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar, CA, for the 10th Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival! Celebrate the heritage, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty of wooden boats, honoring a rich maritime tradition Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the gate on the day of the festival. Don’t miss this celebration of nautical artistry! Attendees can explore over 40+ iconic boats on land and water, engage with boat owners and hear their stories, tour our featured vessel, the Spirit of Dana Point, and enjoy food and entertainment while celebrating maritime traditions. Saturday Festival Tickets…
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120 Years of Welcome Exhibition
“120 Years of Welcome” explores how tourism shaped Newport Beach through vintage photographs, forgotten stories, and the people who built a seaside escape that still lives in our memories today. Experience a richly layered journey through time, where Newport Beach’s past comes into focus through the stories, places, and defining moments that shaped its legacy as a destination. Date(s) – 05/22/2026 – 10/01/202610:00 am – 5:00 pm LocationBalboa Island Museum210 B Marine AvenueBalboa Island, CA 92662 A Curated History of Newport Beach Through the Lens of Tourism FEATURES TO EXPERIENCE: The Tourism Archive of Newport Beach:A richly layered, immersive touchscreen experience invites exploration through Newport Beach’s past—revealing the moments, places,…
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Field Notes | May 2026
Preservation Month will be celebrated all month long. We will be featuring historic sites. This year’s theme is “all people are created equal.” You might want to find antiques to add to your personal collections at Redo Market held in Dana Point on Del Prado which will be held on Sunday, May 3rd from 9am to 5pm. National Museum Lovers’ Day will be celebrated on May 5th. Explore local museum sites all month long by viewing our list of historic sites. Enjoy 70° weather at Dana Point Harbor on a sailboat, paddleboard, kayak, or parasail. The Dana Point Yacht Club will celebrate its 73rd Opening Day on May 17, 2026.…
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For the Love of the Sea Exhibition
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association Announces Award Winners for “For the Love of the Sea” Exhibition Juried Competition Honors the Legacy of Frank Cuprien in partnership with the Laguna Art Museum LAGUNA BEACH, CA — The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) is proud to announce the award winners for its premier juried exhibition, “For the Love of the Sea”. Presented in special collaboration with the Laguna Art Museum (LAM), this exhibition celebrates the enduring coastal legacy of Frank Cuprien, the “Dean of Laguna Coast Painters”.The competition drew over 320 entries from across the United States. Following a rigorous jurying process, the 2026 Awards Judges—Julie Perlin Lee (Laguna Art Museum…
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Newport Beach
Newport Harbor is known for yachts and sailboats that glide gracefully through the ocean water. For adventure seekers, the harbor offers a variety of activities from paddleboarding and kayaking to sunset cruises. Schedule your trip to Catalina or for a sport fishing adventure for anglers. Celebrate the past and present at the iconic Mayor’s Table at the Lido House Hotel, located on the historic site of the old Newport City Hall. ⛵Don’t forget to explore picturesque Balboa Peninsula with just a short ferry ride away. Enjoy museums, shops, delicious frozen bananas, and scenic walking paths designed for the perfect summer day destination. ⚓Balboa was named after Vasco Núñez de Balboa.…
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Field Notes | April 2026
Spring is here! It is time to enjoy 70° weather at the Newport Beach International Boat Show at Lido Marina Village from April 16th-19th, 2026. Incorporating stunning yachts from top builders and brokerages, the event offers attendees a one-of-a-kind experience that captures the essence of Newport Beach’s elevated lifestyle. We are working on preserving Newport Beach’s history. The City will be celebrating its 120th anniversary this September. This photo captures a 1940s Bal Week also called Easter Week when spring break took place at Balboa. This crowd at the Fun Zone shows how thousands visited the area to rent beach cottages during their college years. This exhibition is a collaborative…
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OC Archives Bazaar
Thank you for Celebrating 5 years of OC Archives Bazaar! With over 1000 attendees, 28 exhibitors, 20 volunteers, 10 guest speakers and 3 planning committee members, this year’s OC Archives Bazaar, Beyond the Archive: Textiles, Tunes, and Tales from Orange County was a great hit! Thank you for having visited our exhibition table at the Great Park. We enjoyed learning about your projects and are excited to collaborate with you. Oc Archives Bazaar by 70 Degrees
