There comes a time when even the most beautiful photographs can become a bit dated. And now that the new Casa Laguna is a decade in the making, we felt it was time to update our photography. We chose Matthew Lovette, Photographer, and Mark Smith, Photo Stylist, a.k.a. Jumping Rocks Photography, for this somewhat daunting task, and they proved themselves up to the challenge. Mat and Mark have produced a superb YouTube video featuring the top 30 images from the shoot, and we are proud to showcase them through this link. In the coming weeks, these images (and more) will make their way into our web presence and promotions; and, eventually, into a new, more contemporary website. We salute Jumping Rocks Photography for their vision and expertise, and we thank them for capturing Casa Laguna’s beauty and essence.

Sorry, I can’t write about the Laguna Beach Spring Dance Festival without using the obvious wordplay. Complexions Contemporary Ballet will spring across the Laguna Playhouse stage starting April 14. In addition to ballet, this well-seasoned dance troupe performs a wide variety of dance styles, including jazz and hip-hop. Complexions dancers will also teach Lagunans to put a spring in their step at Laguna Beach High School Master Classes. Complexions' Spring run at Laguna Playhouse ends April 17. Tickets are now on sale at the playhouse box office or through the playhouse web site. Plan to spring into town that weekend? When you make your reservations at Casa Laguna, let us know you want to attend the Festival and we’ll help you arrange for tickets. Availability can’t be guaranteed, so spring into action now. Not sure Complexions is your kind of thing? Check them out on YouTube.