Rick Conkey News Today

You know that saying about not realizing how good something is until it’s gone? I fear that could be the case with our little radio station, KXFN (104.7 on your FM dial). You know, the one that’s been broadcasting for over a decade now.

Wait, did Hauser and Wirth or Larry Gagosian just set up shop here? Because it sure felt that way at last Friday’s marvelous Hospitality Night when, upon walking through a side door off a nondescript building on a nondescript section of Broadway, you were swept into an alternate universe - a cavernous, 4,200 square foot, state-of-the-art gallery space with the ultimate in sophisticated exhibition technology.  

The Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) wants the city to ban Roundup (glyphosate). This may sound like a good idea, but it is wrongheaded. Roundup is no more toxic than household bleach. If used according to directions, both Roundup and bleach can be used safely.

The Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center will hold its "Day of the Dead" annual fall fundraising event on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Center, 235 Forest Avenue.  

On Friday, April 28, in true Academy-award style, 200 community and cultural leaders came together to celebrate the 15th annual Art Star Awards. Held on the Festival of Arts grounds, this year's red-carpet reception and ceremony featured pop-up musical and dance performances as well as live art demonstrations, all complimented by champagne and h'oeuvres.

Community Art Project members ended a 20-year collaboration with the local branch of Wells Fargo Bank in April after bank officials deemed a Black artist's works controversial. Now, CAP is presenting a show at the Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center.

The Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center held its "Day of the Dead" annual fall fundraising event on the beautiful Moss Point Estates tennis court on Saturday.

The Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center will hold its “Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life” annual fall fundraising event on the beautiful Moss Point Estates tennis court on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. Guests are invited to stroll among altar displays dedicated to departed Laguna Beach artists who contributed to its creative spirit.

The Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center will hold its “Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life” annual fall fundraising event on the beautiful Moss Point Estates tennis court on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m.

The Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center will present "Rainbow River”, a new art show by Clara Woods during the Art Walk from 6 to 8 p.m.