AROUND TOWN - Jan. 19, 2007

FRIDAY

SCHOOL PLAY

Thurston Middle School’s Junior Park Avenue Players perform “Annie” today, Saturday and Sunday at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Black Box Theatre, 2100 Park Ave. Tickets go on sale one hour before each show; $5 students and $10 adults. Information: (949) 497-7785. Closes Sunday.

FESTIVAL CLASS

The Laguna Beach Music Festival presents a free master class with the Ahn Trio and David Benoit from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Artists’ Theatre, 625 Park Ave.; for more information, call (949) 497-2787 or visit www.lagunabeachmusic festival.com

DEEKSHA BLESSING

Brian Jacobs will share Deeksha, a form of healing by touch, at a gathering in the Green Room of the Aliso Creek Inn’s Canyon Lodge from 7 to 9 p.m. Four-octave chanter Charlottemarie will join; $25 suggested donation. To RSVP, call (949) 715-1400, ext. 105, or email [email protected]

SATURDAY

FESTIVAL CONCERT

The Laguna Beach Music Festival presents “Music on the Jazz Side,” a premiere of new work by David Benoit, at 8 p.m. at the Artists’ Theatre, 625 Park Ave. Pre-concert talk by Benoit at 7 p.m. Tickets $15 to 30; for more information, call (949) 497-2787 or visit www.laguna beachmusicfestival.com

CULINARY EVENT

Laguna Culinary Arts presents its first annual “Taste of Laguna Culinary Arts” from 4 to 7 p.m., featuring the creations of professional chefs and students. LCA is located beside the Sawdust Festival. $35 per person for the first six tastes; $6 for each additional taste. Reservations: (949) 494-0745.

SUNDAY

WINE SEMINAR

The Montage Resort & Spa holds weekly wine seminars from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Loft Bistro, 30801 S. Coast Highway. This week’s seminar is “Blind Pinot Noir Tasting.” $25 per person; call (949) 715-6420 to make a reservation.

FESTIVAL REHEARSAL

The Laguna Beach Music Festival presents a free open rehearsal from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Artists’ Theatre, 625 Park Ave.; for more information, call (949) 497-2787 or visit www.lagunabeach musicfestival.com

MONDAY

DAD’S GROUP

The Dad’s Group of Laguna Presbyterian Church will show a video of NBC Weatherman Fritz Coleman called “It’s Me, Dad!” about his experiences being a father from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Blue House behind the church; Sandwiches and salad, $6. Information: (949) 494-7555.

TUESDAY

LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON

The Chamber of Commerce and Bobbi Cox host the 20th annual Leadership Laguna Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hotel Laguna. Pre-paid reservations required; $40 per person. For more information, call (949) 494-1018.