Sawdust Winter Fantasy

Each winter the Sawdust Festival grounds transform into a winter wonderland. Thousands of holiday decorations cover the festival with a "Towne Square" in the center complete with Santa's sleigh and house. The festival also includes special activities for families and kids.

Pottery wheel throwing with holiday themed projects.

 

Studio One holiday themed art projects

Poinsettia drawing with pastels and paint

Children's Art Spot with projects for kids of all ages

Over 170 artist showcase their artwork with everything from jewelry, textiles, painting and photography to glass and ceramics. The  winter fantasy is the perfect spot to find the unique gifts you're looking for.

David Campbell handmade hair jewelry 

Pattie's People ornaments 

Live music throughout the grounds

For many, like myself and my family, Sawdust Winter Fantasy has become a holiday tradition that the whole family can enjoy.

23rd Annual Winter Fantasy 

Weekends of November 23, 24, 29, 30 and December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15

$6 Adults

$5 for Seniors (65+)

$3 Children (6-12)

By: Anne-Marie S.

Holiday Happenings in Laguna Beach

Artist Open Studios

*Photo Credit: Laguna Beach Indy

Get a look inside 25+ artists in working studios, the first Saturday of the month, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. now through March. Trolley service is available at 1900 Laguna Canyon Road every 15 minutes.

Annual Sawdust Art Festival Winter Fantasy

Transformed into a winter wonderland, the Sawdust Art Festival Winter Fantasy is the perfect place for holiday family fun. 170+ artists create and sell works, entertainment, art classes & demos, petting zoo and visits with Santa. Weekends Nov. 23-Dec. 15, 2013.

Holiday Tree Lighting at Montage Laguna Beach

Dec. 2, 2013 Montage Laguna Beach opens its doors for their spectacular tree lighting ceremony featuring carolers, children's activities, food, drink and music.

HospitalityNight in Downtown Laguna Beach

*photo credit: Laguna Beach Beat

Dec. 6, 2013 the festive Holiday tradition of welcoming Santa to Laguna Beach is happening. Santa arrives with his "reindeer" to light up the Pepper Tree at City Hall. Also enjoy live music, ice skating and shopping. Trolley service available from 5pm to 10pm.

Make Laguna Beach your winter escape with one of these special offers:

Inn at Laguna Beach 

Montage Laguna Beach 

Pacific Edge Hotel 

Surf & Sand Resort 

Val Kilmer’s Citizen Twain Comes to Laguna Beach Playhouse

 

Val Kilmer brings to life what many consider America’s greatest storyteller and first standup comedian, Mark Twain, in his one man show Citizen Twain. Kilmer's hilarious, raucous portrayal of Twain positions the character as a reluctant, recalcitrant, and downright defiant prophet whose undeniable skills as a story-teller and wordsmith compels the Almighty to call upon Twain to deliver a Sermon on Love to help us through our daily challenges. Kilmer's Twain aggressively attempts to escape the responsibility of the Almighty's calling only to find himself thwarted at every turn by divine interventions that range from slapstick to sublime. Not even Mark Twain, it seems, can avoid his eternal fate. “Val Kilmer brings to remarkable life one of the greatest legends of all time and we are honored to have him here,” says Ann E. Warham, Artistic Director at Laguna Playhouse.

 

Kilmer workshopped the piece at the Pasadena Playhouse, Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City, the Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge, CA and the Wyly Theatre in Dallas before bringing it to Laguna. “It's a unique experiment,” explains Kilmer. “We're developing CITIZEN TWAIN without the benefit of a home theater, which is a challenge, so we're going to where the audiences are. Mark Twain traveled the world sharing his love of America and humanity, and part of discovering Twain is to do that with this show.”

 

Citizen Twain is at Laguna Playhouse for a limited five show engagement between November 21 and November 24, 2013. Every performance of Citizen Twain concludes with an audience talkback while the actor has his extensive make-up removed in full view, and select tickets are also available which include a backstage meet and greet with the actor.

 

All tickets are $65 (post show reception with Mr. Kilmer are $90) and can be purchased online at www.lagunaplayhouse.com