Last OsCene Music Concert: Marc B.

Tomorrow, Thursday, May 6, will be the last music concert of the OsCene 2010 series!!!

Performing will be OC Music Awards nominatee, Marc B.

The concert will take place at Laguna Art Museum at 7:00 p.m.

Admission is FREE and the bar opens at 6:00 p.m.

Marc B.'s music is made to mellow you out. His "Sublime-on-Marley" style is an honest representation of the laid back environment of the California coast. Marc was recently named as a nominee for Best Surf Artist at the 2009 Orange County Music Awards, standing alongside other nominees The Offspring, Matt Costa, and The Vandals. Now working with Oniric Records, Marc B has played with the likes of The White Buffalo, Matt Costa, The Dirty Heads, and others in such beachside locales like The US Open of Surfing, The Boost Mobile Pro, and the ASR Tradeshow. "The Yellow Jelly E.P." has been handed out to the industry's top professionals (including the top 52 Surfers in the World) in their contest gift bags for three years in a row at each major surf contest in the ASP World Tour.

"With a look straight out of Endless Summer and his mellow feel-good vibe, Marc B. may just be the next big thing to come from the southern California music scene." ~ Green Guide Network

Also, tomorrow is First Thursdays ArtWalk where admission to the Museum is free from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. That evening, Laguna Art Museum will host a book sale of lightly or never read art books.

The sale will feature art books and exhibition catalogs for 50% or more below Amazon.com's prices, with most in like-new condition.

The sale will take place from 6:00-8:30 p.m. and all proceeds will benefit the Museum Library. The Museum Library features one of the largest collections of California art books.

Come out to support Laguna Art Museum and have a chance to see OsCene 2010 before it ends May 16th!

Check out the LBCA INFO EXPO this weekend!

Stop by the Laguna Art Museum's booth this Saturday, May 1st, at the LBCA INFO EXPO!!

The LBCA INFO EXPO is a unique gathering of representatives from local community groups, city officials and residents to share information, link up with other groups and rally new supporters. Part education and part coffee-klatch, this free event is your chance to learn, share and network!!

This event is only for groups located in Laguna Beach and serving Laguna Beach Residents. We hope you will stop by to support us, so we can continue to serve you!

The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the city lot adjacent to Farmer’s Market in Downtown Laguna Beach. For more information click here.

Hello everyone!!!

The Museum was buzzing with excitement on Saturday with our annual IMAGINATION CELEBRATION! All the children, their families, and the Museum staff and volunteers had a blast listening to live musical performances, making Lagoonie Aliens, and creating other great works of art! Over 400 visitors came to Imagination Celebration, and we hope that all of you had a great time and will join us next year!!


Here is some great pictures of the festivities! If you want to find out more about Imagination Celebration or other events that Laguna Art Museum has in store, please come check out our website!!

Art News -- Celebrity Art Collectors

Don't you wish you could COLLECT like a celebrity!?!

© Patrick McMullan Company

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are among the many celebrities that have picked up on the art collecting habit.

James Franco and Lady Gaga have been the talk of the art world ever since the two began dabbling in performance art, but they're hardly the only prominent pop-culture stars to have a glittering foot in the art world. Recently, in fact, a rising tide of interest in contemporary art has led more and more celebrities to enter the gallery and museum sphere, oftentimes as collectors, patrons, or producers — a fact that has brought no end of satisfaction to Los Angeles dealers, who have long sought to tap into Hollywood money (and the celebrity endorsements that come with it) in earnest. While there's no mistaking these stars for the Steve Cohens or David Geffens of the world who spend millions on attention-grabbing historic works, these actors, designers, musicians, and sports gods have been throwing their support behind a number of rising (and established) talents in the art world. ARTINFO has assembled a list of 12 celebrity collectors, some of whom you may not have suspected. Read the full article on ArtInfo...

For more on what's happening in the art world, come and check out Laguna Art Museum website and be sure to come see our current exhibition, OsCene 2010, up until May 16th!

The Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach ends 8/31! End your summer by viewing wonderful art by local artists!