Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts today, Saturday August 22 2015 features
Concerts on the Green at the Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts today!
Concert is from 1:00pm to 2:30pm.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sounds of award-winning musicians as they perform live as part of the Festival of Arts “Concerts on the Green” series.
Groove to the sounds of these living legends in a casual outdoor gallery setting that offers a memorable and unique concert experience unmatched in Southern California.
Special Guest Bob Mintzer
Free with Festival admission
ABOUT RUSSELL FERRANTE
Multi-Grammy winning pianist Russell Ferrante is best known as a founding member of the Yellowjackets.
The Yellowjackets 22 acclaimed albums over 35 years have made them a guiding force in modern jazz.
He has worked with a variety of musicians including Joni Mitchell, Al Jarreau, Take Six, Bobby McFerrin, Michael Franks and many others.
The Russell Ferrante Trio is made up of Russell on piano, Steve Schaeffer on drums, and Michael Valerion on bass.
ABOUT BOB MINTZER
Twenty-year member of the Yellowjackets, saxophonist Bob Mintzer has recorded over 30 solo projects and was awarded with 4 Grammy nominations and a Grammy award for best large jazz ensemble recording.
He has done session work for James Taylor, Steve Winwood, Queen, Donald Fagan, Milton Nascimento, and countless others.
Festival of the Arts Music Schedule for Saturday August 22 2015
5:30pm to 7:30pm Billy Valentine
The Festival of the Arts one of the nation’s oldest and most highly acclaimed juried fine art shows.
The Laguna Beach Festival of Arts has offered a breathtaking showcase for artists and art lovers for over 80 years.
The Festival of the Arts is open daily through August 31 2015.
August 29: 10am – 3:30pm
The Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts Admission Prices:
General Admission (Monday – Friday): $7
General Admission (Saturday & Sunday): $10
Students and Seniors (Monday – Friday): $4
Students and Seniors (Saturday & Sunday):$6
Children 12 or under, Military, & Laguna Beach Residents:FREE
The best deal is to purchase the Laguna Beach Passport
The Laguna Beach Passport entitles you to unlimited admission to Laguna Beach Art-A-Fair, Laguna Beach Sawdust Festival and The Festival of the Arts.
The Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts Parking
There are three art festivals going on simultaneously in Laguna Beach.
Arrive early and allow extra time for parking.
All Day Public Parking:
There are 8 public parking lots in the City of Laguna Beach.
Prices : $10-15 all day with slight increases on weekends and holidays.
Meters:
The City of Laguna Beach has ample metered parking on Laguna Canyon Road and within the city streets.
Meters Pricing:
$2-3 per hour for a 3 hour maximum in the downtown area.
The meters accept most credit cards.
Parking is strictly enforced daily from 8:00am-9:00pm.
Alternative Trasportation to the Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts:
Free Shuttle Service provided by Laguna Beach Transit .
Laguna Beach Transit offers free shuttle service to the Festival of the Arts.
Laguna Beach Transit pickup locations are located are along Pacific Coast Hwy and Laguna Canyon Rd.
Laguna Beach Transit Shuttles run continuously from 9:30 am to 11:30 pm.
The Laguna Beach Shuttle has a real time tracker that you can access by downloading the app to your mobile device.
The Festival of the Arts prestigious juried art show includes a wide variety of media such as:
paintings
photography
printmaking
sculpture
jewelry
handcrafted wood and furniture
ceramics
glass
The Festival of the Art pieces are by 140 of Orange County’s finest artists.
The Festival of the Arts is the place to find that perfect art treasure for your home or business.
From early July through the end of August, the Festival of Arts opens its doors daily for visitors to not only enjoy the:
award-winning work of exhibited artists
demonstrations and art workshops
daily art tours