Pageant of the Masters -- have you done it??

Old Jul 30th, 2017, 12:04 PM
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Pageant of the Masters -- have you done it??

Finally, my girlfriend and I are going -- an event that's been on our bucket list for years. I'll fly out from NJ, she'll fly out from FL. We are staying in Laguna for two nights, and have learned the show is from 8:30-10:30p. Years ago, went to the Sawdust Festival across the street, but we typically (DH and I) do not go to San Diego in the summer since our son & family come east. We'll round out the week's trip staying at my son's in Carlsbad. Can't wait. Just can't figure how they do this, but going to the Tea the day before will hopefully provide some answers, not that we don't want to be surprised! What did you think of it? Now I need restaurant recommendations in Laguna, besides walking next door to Las Brisas.
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Old Jul 30th, 2017, 12:31 PM
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>>Pageant of the Masters -- have you done it??
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Old Jul 31st, 2017, 03:09 AM
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Thanks JanisJ, will probably plan to do dinner at Tivoli Terrace before the Pageant, actually think we'll walk over there from hotel. We plan to leave the car parked at hotel, that town is always tough for parking. Can use shuttle for Sawdust Festival and the art fair. Can't wait!
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My brother-in-law worked the show for many years so I've been a number of times. Getting there early helps with parking and gives you time to visit the many small galleries on the site.
There is a shaded grass area with tables and live music where you can enjoy drinking wine and beer or snack before the show. The food options inside are limited but fairly tasty.
The weather is usually perfect but you may want a sweater. Bring or rent binoculars to best enjoy the amazing illusions present in each tableau.
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>>The weather is usually perfect but you may want a sweater. Bring or rent binoculars to best enjoy the amazing illusions present in each tableau.
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Thanks for the binocs suggestion; have good ones, easy to bring along. Yes, once it's nightfall and walking back to the beach, it gets chilly. Got our Tivoli Terrace resv already, then we'll stroll through galleries. Know southern CA weather well but dont usually visit July/Aug.
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Exactly what they said, go early to look around and bring binoculars and a sweater.

We enjoyed meals at Sapphire and Selanne . It is an event like no other. Have a great time!
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Ok, great will check out those spots too.
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