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I host Laguna Beach Mayor, Mark Orgill and his campaign manager, Carissa Dale. We cover a lot of topics important to our community from environmental issues, housing, and cultural heritage. Mayor Orgill has worked 24/7 to not only keep our community safe but is also a huge evironmental steward and knows how to communicate with other agencies that impact what we do here in Laguna Beach. Lets give M...

My speacil guest today are George Gilliam, founder of Creative Identity, Connor Parker, the director of Creative Identity here in Laguna Beach, and the wonerdful Theresa Prelitz who's daughter attends the program. Creative Identity is an art and music program for folks with disabilities so they can express themselves through guided art and music classes giving them a sense of achievement and learn...

John and I talk about the upcoming Laguna Beach centenial and how art and culture will be a big part of it inclisive of what John is calling "FORCE OF NATURE". Stay tuned folks. 2027 is going to be a very special year here in town.

Our great mayor, Mark Orgill joins me in the studio here at KXFM Laguna Beach to have a chat about the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust and the artists studios that are now under their purview. That is about 72 artists studios that will be preserved for artists here in the art colony in perpetuity! GREAT!!!! Thank you CLT and our great city council  and city manager for making it happen. There is...

Artist Jason Hanck joins me in the studio to talk about what it takes to be a creative and how to re-energize artists around the idea the creative output knows no bounds. All artists need to step outside their comfort zones and let that creative spirit fly. It's not always about economics! We also talk about living in a city that believes that art can be a building block to community building and...

I host artist, Rowan Foley Naseri in the studio. We chat about her traveling to Laguna Beach to attend the Laguna College of Art and Design, LCAD. Rowan has embarked recently on a new series of large scale paintings that set her work apart from most of what we see from the more traditional work done by her peers. You can see her work at : www.rowanfineart.com

I host Marlene and Debb who are working on a special global project called, "The inside out photo project" that was the brain child of French artist, JR. Marlene has brought this golbal event to Laguna Beach. It is a seriers of black and white portraits of our local artists as a way of not only celebrating them but also bringing awareness to Laguna Beach of the importance of our local creatives.

Steve and I take a look back at the beginnings of the western swing band , Buck Naked and the Chapped Cheeks. A lot of memories there for us and those that remember the only western swing band to ever come out of Laguna Beach.

I host Jason Hanck. He is a fine artist and member of the Sawdust Festival Board. We talk about the 60 year history of the "Dust" and some of the changes going on there. We also talk about the future of artists in the art colony. Stay tuned folks. Change is happening and it's going to be good!

I host local sculpor, Casey Parlett. He fills us in on growing up in Laguna Beach and his life as a waterman and super talented life long creative artist. If you are not familiar with Casey, you can see his work at the Festival of Arts in the summer. He is one of the most talented mixed media sculptors in the country.

Jorg and Chris ramble on and on about local, regional and national events. Always fun, opinionated, and worthy of comment. Do enjoy! Last show at this location. The big station move is upon us!

Jorg hosts two of the nomineess for the 2026 Laguna Achievemnent Festival, LAF awards, Mark Garry and Randy Bader. Mark is a fine artist and Randy makes art furniture. Both have studios in Laguna Canyoin. They share their views on being long term working artists and their feelings on being recognized by their community.

I host myself and review the Bombay Beach Biennale and the upcoming Irvine bowl policy meeting. But mainly I am promoting the upcoming Laguna Achievemnet Festival, LAF awards on May 2, 2026 at the artists theater at the Laguna Beach high School. 5pm start. tickets and voting at: kxfmradio.org/LAF   Vote for your favorite everything Laguna and purchase tickets! Support creativity and KXFM!

Billy joins me to talk about our amazing weekend at the Bombay Beach Biennale' and the ship sculpture we concieved, built and installed on the playa at Bombay beach. A world of artistic freedom and creativity like nowhere else certainly in California. Look it up! It will blow you mind!

I host Ed Sauls, one of the founding members of the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust. We talk about the trust, where it is at and some of the future plans to help support artists, seniors and work force affordable housing and art studios here bin the hamlet. Long over-due!

The charm of Laguna Beach has always been rooted in its unique blend of natural beauty, artistic heritage, and community spirit. But as the city faces mounting pressures from development and rising costs, how do we preserve what makes this coastal enclave special? A recent conversation between longtime resident George Dubin and community stewardship advocate John Zigowitz offers insights into the...

Chris and I ramble about all things Laguna and beyond!

My guest is Jodie Gates, the executive director of Laguna Dance / Laguna Dance Festival which is being presented at the Laguna Playhouse of Feb. 13 - 15th. Jodie talks about all the great dancers that are coming from all over the country to perform for us here in Laguna. Don't miss this amazing event that is in it's 21st. year here in the hamlet. Tickets at: www.lagunadance.org

My invited guest is Mayor Mark Orgill. We discuss updates to what is happening with the community land trust and some of the dis-information that is floating around the community. We all know that we live in an engaged community and that we disagree about how to move Laguna Beach into the future but lets do it with FACTS! Stay tuned folks. Lots more coming your way in the new year. Lets stay posit...

My guest is Jeff Randolph who is a member of the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust. We discuss the nuts and bolts of the developement of the trust and what it will mean to the full time working artists of Laguna Beach.

I welcome Kristen Thalman who is the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust board president. We discuss the formation of the trust and all the working parts that are going into making this a real asset to Laguna Beach and it's creatives. This is a legacy project for all those who have volunteered their time and expertise to making this happen. Thank you all!

Jorg discusses the matters happening in our country with his guests. The power of art to make changes. The cracks are appearing in the MAGA world.

Jorg does a solo show rambling on and on about local art and community events. Also a shout out to all our veterans on the veterans day. We appreciate you all. Heros each and ever one! Community building is so important for us all so lets continue to remove the roadblocks to fun. Setting aside our differences to make Laguna great again, (secret, we are already pretty great but there is always room...

I host three artists who are particapating in an exhibition titled, "ARTIVISM" opening Nov. 1st from 5-10pm at the Point of view gallery in the Santora building in the arts district in Santa Ana, CA. Can art change minds in a turbulant time? Come see the exhibition and find out. Through Dec. 2025