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Artwalking is a new program that features local artists once a month during the traditional Laguna Beach Artwalk event. It is hosted by Craig Cooley and Leah Vasquez. The topics...
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Artwalking is a new program that features local artists once a month during the traditional Laguna Beach Artwalk event. It is hosted by Craig Cooley and Leah Vasquez. The topics range to all kinds of art; from culinary food presentations to oil and canvas… from “performance art” to mosaic tile… from sculpture to theatre… from live bands to authors offering interpretative perspectives of the arts. Sharing the cultural art of Laguna Beach and its heritage, that is “Artwalking.ART”, we cover it all!
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12 JUN 2026 · Artwalking Radio welcomes filmmaker Keith Glassman for a heartfelt conversation about creativity, community, and the stories that connect us. Keith discusses his documentary Lives Beyond Motion, his journey through dance and filmmaking, and the people and experiences that have shaped his work. This inspiring interview celebrates the power of art to preserve history, foster understanding, and remind us of our shared humanity.
12 MAR 2026 · Artwalking Radio Artist Spotlight: Amy Jackson
Amy Jackson—a beloved Laguna Beach artist whose life beautifully blends creativity, environmental stewardship, and community leadership. For more than 18 years, Amy has exhibited at the renowned Sawdust Art Festival, where her luminous plein air paintings capture the light, landscapes, and spirit of Laguna Beach. Beyond the canvas, Amy is a passionate advocate for the arts, education, and the environment—serving in leadership roles with the Southern California Plein Air Painters Association, Laguna Art Museum, SchoolPower, Village Laguna, and the Laguna Beach Beautification Council. An award-winning educator and founder of Art Studio Education for Children and The Gathering Light Collective, Amy has dedicated her life to nurturing creativity in both young and emerging artists. Join us on Artwalking Radio as we explore Amy’s inspiring journey—where art, nature, faith, and community come together in the heart of Laguna Beach.
12 FEB 2026 · Tom Lamb - Abstract Aerial Photographer Tom Lamb is a aerial, architectural, landscape and ethnographic , panoramic and interpretive photographer, based in Laguna Beach, California. He uses photography, as his primary tool, along with pioneering trends in new media. Tom has dedicated his life to not only creating, through the art of storytelling, memorable photographs, but also championing environmental awareness. His images, both from the air and the ground, are of the built and un-built, often abandoned or in transition, landscapes. His images examine how we interact with the planet’s most valuable but increasingly threatened resources. Tom is interested in the balance between the natural world and man’s mark on the land. He travels extensively. His work is published, exhibited and collected internationally.
16 JAN 2026 · About Howard...
Howard Hills is an international law scholar, author, and former U.S. presidential advisor whose work spans four decades of public service and diplomacy. A Laguna Beach native, he served as Senior Advisor to the National Security Council and the U.S. Department of the Interior, and was Vice President & General Counsel for the U.S. Development Finance Corporation. His writings — including Citizens Without a State and Legacy of Empire — explore the evolving meaning of citizenship and self-determination in U.S. territories and Pacific Island nations. Today, Hills continues his advocacy and scholarship from Laguna Beach, blending law, history, and public policy with a passion for global understanding and community dialogue.
14 NOV 2025 · About Eric Anthony Hinds
Born in the high desert of New Mexico, Eric Anthony Hinds is an internationally acclaimed artist and designer whose work bridges the spiritual and the contemporary. Influenced by his Native American roots and the sacred landscapes of Santa Fe, Hinds transforms color, form, and energy into what he calls “Spiritual Weapons of Mass Construction.”
His art and fashion have been celebrated across Europe, earning prestigious honors including the Oscar Award for Creativity, the Ambassador of Mediterranean Art Award, and recognition as one of “The New Masters of World Contemporary Art.” Through his paintings and couture designs, Hinds seeks to elevate consciousness, celebrate freedom, and inspire transformation around the world.
10 OCT 2025 · About the Authors of September Somewhere
September Somewhere is the heartfelt collaboration of sibling co-authors who bring a unique blend of perspectives, life experiences, and creativity to their storytelling. Their bond as family translates beautifully onto the page, weaving together voices that balance tenderness with truth, and personal insight with universal themes. Together, they’ve crafted a moving narrative that resonates with readers of all backgrounds—exploring love, resilience, and the ties that hold us together.
Their shared passion for storytelling makes their work not only engaging but also deeply relatable. As siblings, they draw on a lifetime of connection to shape authentic characters and vivid moments, giving September Somewhere its remarkable depth and heart.
12 SEP 2025 · Ryan Tuffnell has a diverse background in marketing and customer service, currently serving as a Marketing Coordinator at Laguna Art Museum since June 2019, where responsibilities include developing omni-channel marketing plans, managing social media channels, and producing video content. Previous roles include Digital Marketing Coordinator at Upaya Naturals, where Ryan managed social media operations and created email campaigns, and various positions at The UPS Store and the Orange County Museum of Art focused on enhancing customer experiences and securing artworks. Ryan's early career featured roles in retail and sales, contributing to skills in customer service and team collaboration. Ryan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Advertising from California State University, Fullerton.
15 AUG 2025 · THE LONG VIEW is a self-taught family of musicians from Solana Beach - Layse (18), Enzo (16), Coco (13), and Delmar (10) - that play classic rock ‘n roll, rockabilly, folk, and country reimagined through a young lens. They have over 2 years of experience playing together throughout coastal North County San Diego and Orange County, including Laguna Beach’s Fete De La Musique and Encinitas’ Cruise Nights and Moonlight Beach Concerts. Local surf rock musician royalty dating back to the 1960s, including members of The Surfaris and Chantays, have passed the torch onto to them, and they are keeping the surf and ocean sports coastal culture alive for future generations!
13 JUN 2025 · Michaell Magrutsche
Michaell is an Austrian-Californian multidisciplinary artist, speaker, and author who transforms adversity into insight. Born with dyslexia and dysgraphia, Michaell was forced to rely on common sense and human connection over traditional systems—leading him to become a passionate advocate for human-centric living.
Entirely self-taught, Michaell believes disabilities are gateways to deeper self-awareness and creative potential. Art saved his life, helping him understand the difference between being system-relevant and being truly human.
Today, he inspires others through six thought-provoking books and over 400 global appearances since 2022, sharing his message: each of us is one of one—a unique expression in a shared human family.
9 MAY 2025 · Tom Osborne
Tom is a retired community college and university history professor and author. He earned his Ph.D. in history from Claremont Graduate University and is currently writing his fifth book, a history of environmentalism and green leadership in California. He has delivered invited lectures at UC Berkeley, Stanford, UC Irvine, and Claremont Graduate University. In 2009, Tom received the City of Laguna Beach’s Environmental Award for chairing the team that developed the City’s Climate Protection Action Plan. He has since written an environmental column for the Laguna Beach Independent and, with his wife, Ginger, co-leads the Laguna chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Together, they have lobbied for climate legislation on Capitol Hill and are deeply committed to preserving a livable planet for future generations. An avid traveler, Tom has explored the Pacific Basin with the National Geographic Society, lecturing aboard one of its vessels. His passion for Polynesian and Pacific Island cultures has brought him into contact with indigenous communities across the region. (No Polynesian tattoos — yet.)
Gary Stewart
Dr.. Stewart, a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, earned his B.A. in English and Philosophy at Vanderbilt University and his M.D. from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1977. He has lived in Southern California since then, completing his internal medicine residency at Long Beach Veterans' Medical Center and becoming Board-Certified in 1980. Over his 20-year tenure at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Dr. Stewart served as Chief of Medicine and was active in medical leadership, expert disability evaluation, wound care, and skilled nursing liaison work. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and has advocated for healthcare policy at both the state and national levels. Today, Dr. Stewart is a committed climate-change activist, contributing to Citizens' Climate Lobby and Climate Health Now. He has published over 150 Letters to the Editor nationwide and writes occasional columns for the Laguna Beach Independent under the moniker Random Guy Noticing Stuff.Dr. Stewart lives in Laguna Beach with his wife, enjoys playing and arranging music for piano, and is a passionate art collector.
Maia Pellegrini
Born and raised in the 1960s when Laguna's Beaches, Farmer's Markets, and arts were a way of life, Maia's cultural surroundings indelibly fused nature, health, creativity, and community into her soul. The front door was always flying open to connect with neighbors, friends, and animals. While her mother actively engaged in Laguna 'tacs at City Hall, Maia quietly engaged in political responsibility as a plant-based vegan, educating on scientific findings about the link between eating and disease and taking a stand against animal cruelty, with the purpose of bringing awareness to the connection between the planet's health and our. Maia Pellegrini's paper background includes a Master of Social Work that emphasized systems theory and working as a Life Coach, with a future prospect on YouTube discussing the relationships we have with ourselves, others, and matters of health.
Artwalking is a new program that features local artists once a month during the traditional Laguna Beach Artwalk event. It is hosted by Craig Cooley and Leah Vasquez. The topics...
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Artwalking is a new program that features local artists once a month during the traditional Laguna Beach Artwalk event. It is hosted by Craig Cooley and Leah Vasquez. The topics range to all kinds of art; from culinary food presentations to oil and canvas… from “performance art” to mosaic tile… from sculpture to theatre… from live bands to authors offering interpretative perspectives of the arts. Sharing the cultural art of Laguna Beach and its heritage, that is “Artwalking.ART”, we cover it all!
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