Last night, Jessica and I went to see the world famous, Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach. It was part of her birthday present, and we had a night full of good food and a little culture. For those who aren't familiar with the Pageant, it's "90 minutes of living pictures - incredibly faithful art re-creations of classical and contemporary works with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces". (quoted from the website above).

It's really something to see. They also have an insane orchestra, which plays as a narrator describes the artwork and a little bit about the artist who created it. It was very educational and quite entertaining. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Pageant, and I am really glad that we got to go.

Also on the grounds, is the Festival of Arts, where local artists display their creations. A former photography instructor of mine, Bill Agee, is displaying his work for the 20th consecutive year. You can see some of his new work that was on display. I have always been impressed how Bill reinvents himself every year and tries something new. He is an infrared specialist, but in the last few years, he has experimented with digital techniques as well as mixed media. He happened to be at his booth tonight, so Jessica and I were able to chat with him for a few minutes before the performance.

It's only open through next weekend, and tickets to the Pageant are sold out (although they are available from brokers) but it's something definitely worth checking out next summer if you find yourself in Southern California.