The Pageant of the Masters

During the Summer Season Laguna Beach presents "The Pageant of the Masters." It is the most famous attraction at it's annual Festival of the Arts. My Mom and sister both raved about how amazing the Pageant was so when my girlfriend Monee told me she had found some great tickets on line I told her to count me in.
Our first stop was The Chart House in Dana Point. We had ocean front seating because it was Trent's B-day (Monee's Hubby). The food was great but it was the Hot Chocolate Lava Cake with Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, molten center, vanilla ice cream, served with warm chocolate sauce and Heath Bar Crunch that made me excited.
We were smart to have dined outside of Laguna Beach because the city was really crowded since it was the last night of the Pageant.
What is the Pageant of the Masters you might ask. Ninety minutes of "living pictures" - art re-creations of classical and contemporary works with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces.
It was held in an outdoor amphitheater with a professional orchestra, original score, live narration, intricate sets, sophisticated lighting...Yada, Yada, Yada.....lets just say it was Spectacular!
Chad brought binoculars so that we could see the actors close up. They did not move a muscle, although we could see a few chests move. I guess they have to breath. Some of the poses required great athleticism and strength.
"The Last Supper" mural by Leonardo da Vinci is the Pageant's traditional finale. It was definitely my favorite living picture or "Tableaux Vivant."
After the Pageant ended we strolled through the art exhibits. The weather was perfect. No jacket required.
Thanks Gardner's for such a fun and unique evening!