Media Contact: Cynthia Fung
Phone: 949.497.0517
Email: cfung@sawdustartfestival.org
August 12, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL PRESENTS ANNUAL BEATLES DAY
(Sawdust’s Beatles Day takes place Saturday, August 17)
Laguna Beach, CA – The Sawdust Art Festival presents its festive Beatles Day this Saturday, August 17 from 10 am to 10 pm. Beatles classics will be covered on musical entertainment stages throughout the day, ‘60s era art and craft projects will be featured at the Children’s Art Spot and Studio One, and Euro Specials will be offered at the Sawdust Saloon. Highlights of Beatles Day include:
Beatles themed art and craft projects
• Beatles Magnets – Create a Beatles magnet for your fridge using media images, glue and foam board with Sawdust artist Rosanne Nitti. 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at Studio One, complimentary with admission, ages 6+.
• 60’s Drawing – Draw a real life 1960’s model with Sawdust artist Deborah Paswaters. 1-3 pm at Studio One, complimentary with admission, ages 6+.
• Sharpie Tie-Dye – Learn a clever tie-dye method using Sharpies and rubbing alcohol on fabric with Lylah Jarvis. 3:30-5:30 pm at Studio One, complimentary with admission, ages 6+.
• Dye Drop Headbands – Make a characterful 60’s headband using an eyedropper to dye fabric. 10:30 am – 12 pm at Studio One, complimentary with admission, ages 4+.
• Octopus’ Garden – Create an imaginative underwater garden using construction paper, temper and oil pastels. 12:30-2:30 pm at the Children’s Art Spot, complimentary with admission, ages 4-10.
• Yellow Submarine – Make a jolly yellow submarine using construction paper, paint and oil pastels. 3-5:30 pm at Children’s Art Spot, complimentary with admission, ages 4+.
Euro Specials at the Sawdust Saloon
The Sawdust Saloon will be offering Euro Specials during Beatles Day on Saturday, August 17 – 16 oz. Hoegaarden and Stella Artois for $5!
Musical Entertainers Performing Beatles Covers
• The Beatroots – 12-4:30 pm on the Main Entertainment Deck
• George Lawton – 11:30 am – 4 pm at the Grill stage
• Eddie Allen – 11:30 am – 4:30 pm at the Tavern stage
• Jim & Warren – 5-9:30 pm at the Grill stage
• Really Classic – 5-9:30 pm at the Tavern stage
To check out more details about the Sawdust Art Festival’s 47th annual summer season and calendar of events, please visit www.sawdustartfestival.org or call 949-494-3030. The Sawdust Art Festival is open 10-10 daily June 28 through September 1, and is located at 935 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach with free City trolley service to and from the Act V parking lot. Admission prices are: Adults $7.75, Seniors (65+) $6.25, Children (6-12) $3.25, Children (5 & under) Free; Summer Season Pass $15; Annual Pass $20.
The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit art organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach.
The Sawdust Art Festival thanks its 2013 sponsors Subaru, 104.3 MYfm, Kona Brewery and Kendall-Jackson.
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