Laguna Art Museum Celebrates The Holidays and Beethoven’s Birthday with

-SONATASIA-

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 (7:00 p.m.)

 

LAGUNA BEACH, CA— Wednesday, December 16, 2009 (7:00 p.m.), Laguna Art Museum will host Sonatasia’s upcoming event A Holiday Evening With Maestro Beethoven featuring local musicians, actors and dancers.

 

December 16 is Beethoven’s birthday, and attendees will be celebrating with Mr. Beethoven himself, played by Laguna Beach actor Jeffery Briar. In addition, patrons will be delighted as Sonatasia performs the music of Beethoven as well as holiday classics. This special event will also provide the opportunity to privately view Laguna Art Museum’s current exhibitions Collecting California: Selections from Laguna Art Museum and Jeremy Fish: Weathering the Storm.

 

Directed by Laguna Beach architect David Parker, Sonatasia is a spectacular arts experience which combines music, dance, and theater in a unique architectural setting such as a private home, art gallery, or museum. Performers make use of the overall space, bringing the audience and players close together for a thrilling and intimate experience. Sonatasia is based in Laguna Beach.

 

The cover charge for A Holiday Evening With Maestro Beethoven is $50.00 per person with light refreshments and admission to the Museum included. Sonatasia is offering 50% off for students ($25.00 per person), and 20% of all ticket sales will benefit Laguna Art Museum, a non-profit organization. Checks made out to Sonatasia for $50/person can be mailed to:
Sonatasia
479 Ocean Ave. Suite A
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Patrons may also bring a check to Laguna Art Museum made out to Sonatasia.

To make a reservation, patrons should contact Sonatasia Director David Parker at 949.872.6616. Please visit the Sonatasia website at www.sonatasia.org.

 

A Holiday Evening With Maestro Beethoven Performers:

 

Jeffery Briar, actor

Sheryl Smith, soprano

Lacy Rostyak, violin

Tiffany Reid, dancer/choreographer

Sadie Eppes, dancer

 

About Laguna Art Museum

Laguna Art Museum is a museum of American art with a special focus on the art of California. Its purpose is to provide the public with exposure to art and to promote understanding of the role of art and artists in American culture through collection, conservation, exhibition, research, scholarship and education. Working within the tradition of the oldest cultural institution in Orange County, Laguna Art Museum documents regional art and places it in a national context. The Museum maintains its historic ties to the community and is responsive, accessible, and relevant to the area’s diverse population.

 

Current/Upcoming Events and Exhibitions at Laguna Art Museum

Collecting California: Selections from Laguna Art Museum | Through January 17, 2010

Jeremy Fish: Weathering the Storm | Through January 17, 2010

Auction 100 artwork open to the public | January 30, 2010

Auction 100 auction night | February 6, 2010

OsCene 2010 | February 21 – May 16, 2010

 

Museum Information

Laguna Art Museum is located at 307 Cliff Drive in Laguna Beach. Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for seniors, students, and active military. Children under 12 are admitted free. The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days.

 

Hours:

Open seven days a week, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The first Thursday of every month, 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.