Smooth Jazz News - June-July - 2025

40 | SMOOTH JAZZ NEWS (Above left) Jill Maytorena fine art exhibit at Festival of Arts (Above center) Patrons enjoying Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate July 3-Aug. 28 Lineup (Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.) July 3: The Amanda Castro Band July 10: Nathan and Noah East July 17: Spencer Day July 24: Gregg Karukas-GK Soul Jazz Party July 31: Tony Guerrero and Lia Booth Aug. 7: Alex Mendham and his Orchestra Aug. 14: Billy Valentine Aug. 21: Raffia Thomas Aug. 28: Scott Wilkie Band Venue: Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California Getting there: Flights are available into the John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA), Long Beach Airport (LGB), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and San Diego International Airport (SAN). Distance to the venue is approximately 13 miles from SNA, 33 miles from LGB, 52 miles from LAX, and 73 miles from SAN. Parking: There are multiple public parking lots in the City of Laguna Beach, as well as meters, all of which accept credit cards. Laguna Beach Transit also offers free shuttle service to the venue from Concerts on the Green July 5-Aug. 9 Lineup (Saturdays at 1 p.m.) July 5: Brian Bromberg & Friends July 12: Greg Adams and East Bay Soul July 19: Grace Kelly July 26: Poncho Sanchez Aug. 2: The Lao Tizer Band featuring Elliott Yamin Aug. 9: Brian Simpson Venue: Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, California Getting there: Flights are available into the John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA), Long Beach Airport (LGB), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and San Diego International Airport (SAN). Distance to the venue is approximately 13 miles from SNA, 33 miles from LGB, 52 miles from LAX, and 73 miles from SAN. locations along Pacific Coast Highway and Laguna Canyon Road, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Tickets and information: Guaranteed seating is available by purchasing a ticket in the reserved section (“Nightclub” VIP seating). This ticket includes admission to the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show and the concert. Limited free seating is available for each concert with the purchase of festival admission. Wine and chocolate flight (for those aged 21 and over) are an additional $30. For more information, visit www.foapom.com/events-mmm/artjazz-wine-chocolate or call 800-487-3378. Festival of Arts Laguna Beach, California presents ... continued from page 39 Photo: Kyle Fierro Photo: Kyle Fierro Photos: Kyle Fierro

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