Annemieke de Wit Rogers was courageous till the very end. She stood up to stage 4 cancer for five and a half years, looked her diagnosis in the eye, and said, "I will not go!"
The 15th annual Art Star Awards were held at the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach on April 28. Gerard Stripling was recognized as the Artist of the Year.
In true Academy-award style, 200 community and cultural leaders came together to celebrate the 15th annual Art Star Awards on April 28. Held on the Festival of Arts grounds, this year's red-carpet reception and ceremony featured pop-up musical and dance performances and live art demonstrations, all complimented by champagne and h'oeuvres.