South Bay Weekend Guide for July 23, 2015

The Special Olympics are about to get underway and our new friends from around the globe will be departing our South Bay Host Towns after a few days of getting to ‘live like locals’. The two final community events take place tonight and they’re going to be FANTASTIC! Let’s give them a memorable South Bay send-off and wish our competitors good luck at the Games!

The community is invited to REACH UP and join Host Town Redondo Beach for aParade & Beach Party to celebrate the Special Olympics World Games athletes on Thursday July 23. The Parade will take place at the Redondo Pier and will begin at 5:45 p.m. near Old Tony’s. The event includes 330 athletes and coaches from Benin, Haiti and Suriname. The Parade will end at the Seaside Lagoon for a beach party from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There will be barbeque, live music and other beach-centric entertainment. Tickets for the Beach Party are $40 per person and can be purchased online. For additional information and ticket purchase, call 888-410-3850 FREE or visit the website at http://teamredondo.org/. The Redondo Beach Pier is located at the western end of Torrance Boulevard. The Seaside Lagoon is located at 200 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach.

Join Host Town Manhattan Beach and the Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach for aPicnic in the Park with Special Olympics World Games athletes from Hungary and Nepal. The event is open to the public and will take place on Thursday, July 23 in Polliwog Park from 5 to 8 p.m. with live entertainment by Thin Ice (that’s Russ Lesser’s band!). Attendees may contribute to the fundraising effort and purchase ticketed seating for $100 per person. The ticket will buy you a seat at a table with delegates as well as a delicious meal courtesy of participating local restaurants. The picnic dinner is provided by Brewco, The Strand House, Rock N’ Fish and Zinc @ Shade. Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased on Eventbrite athttp://www.eventbrite.com/event/17388244708. Attendees may also choose open seating and bring their own picnic, blanket and chairs. No ticket or RSVP required. Bring the whole family for a fun evening celebrating the Host Town Manhattan Beach athletes! For additional information, visit the Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Host-Town-Manhattan-Beach/612137008883985?fref=ts. Polliwog Park is located at 1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Manhattan Beach.

Bo Bridges Gallery in Hermosa Beach is hosting a Limited Edition Release Partytonight, July 23 and Friday, July 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. Bites will be provided by MB Post and proceeds from the event will benefit the South Bay school of your choice. If you plan to attend, please RSVP via email to info@bobridges.com. For additional information, visit the website at http://bobridgesgallery.com/. Bo Bridges Gallery is located at 1112 Manhattan Avenue in Manhattan Beach.

FYI – Friday, July 24 is National Tequila Day. Just putting that out there….

This summer, Ruby’s Diner is sponsoring a brand new community tradition, Movies at the Lagoon. On select Friday nights during July and August, Seaside Lagoon will play host for this new summer movie series. The films will begin at 8:15 p.m. and attendees should bring beach chairs and blankets. On Friday, July 24, Steven Spielberg’s ET will be screened. Food for purchase will be available from the Ruby’s Diner takeout window. The movies are free of charge and open to the public. Parking fees apply with validation. For additional information, call 310-376-7829 or visit the website at http://www.visitredondo.com/seaside-lagoon-movies.html#.VZQxcapRG02. Seaside Lagoon is located at 200 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach.

The Torrance Community Services Department will be sponsoring the ever-popularMovies in the Park program again this summer. The second movie in the series isHairspray, which will be shown on Saturday, July 25 at Greenwood Park. The movie will begin at dusk, approximately 8 p.m. Prior to the start of the movie, a craft activity will be available for the children. The program is open to the public and is free of charge. Families are invited to bring their picnics, blankets and lawn chairs out as Victor Park is transformed into a movie theater. For additional information, call (310) 618-2930. Greenwood Park is located at 1520 Greenwood Avenue in Torrance.

Village Care International presents South Bay Girls Day Out 2015 on Saturday July 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. at MBS Media Campus. South Bay Girls Day Out will be a fun-filled day like no other, featuring pampering stations (nails, skin care, braid bar, etc.), lots of shopping at brand booths, fashion runway show and of course, champagne and small bites! The day will be the ultimate girl’s day, celebrating the strength and spirit of the women of Village Care International, and invites supporters to contribute to the organization’s life-altering mission. Tickets are $55 for general admission and $100 for VIP tickets. For additional information, visit the website athttp://southbaygirlsdayout.com/. MBS Media Campus is located at 1600 Rosecrans Avenue, #4B in Manhattan Beach.

Sunday Funday Marina Concert & Cookout is back for the season at BALEENkitchen! The event takes place the last Sunday of each month. Guests are invited to stop by the BALEENkitchen fire pits and outdoor lounge/dining area overlooking the Redondo Marina from 3 to 6 p.m. The event will feature live music, gourmet burger bar, beer garden and more! The build-your-own-burger bar will offer a choice of beef patty, chicken breast or Portobello mushroom grilled to perfection which guests can then customize with an array of garnishes. The burgers are $7 each; domestic beers are $3; well drinks and house wine are $4; and margaritas and The Dudes’ Micro Brewery Draft are $5. Sounds like a fun and inexpensive way to spend a summer Sunday in the South Bay! For additional information and to make a reservation, visit the website at http://www.hotelportofino.com/redondo-beach-baleen-restaurant.aspx. BALEENkitchen is located at 260 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach.

Buffalo Fire Department presents the South Bay Open Blues Jam on Sunday, July 26 from noon to 4 p.m. The monthly jam session will take place the last Sunday of every month and local musicians are encouraged to sit in. Enjoy great eats and drinks while listening to some rockin’ blues and the best part….there’s no cover charge! Spread the word and come on down for a new way to spend Sunday Funday! For additional information, call 310-320-2332. Buffalo Fire Department is located at 1261 Cabrillo Avenue in Torrance.

St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church presents the Garden Concert Series: Duo Ondineon Sunday, July 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. Duo Ondine was recently selected by the Beverly Hills Auditions as one of the top chamber groups in Los Angeles. Founded in 2005 by Alison Bjorkedal (harp) and Boglarka Kiss (flute), their performances feature cherished repertoire in addition to new works by local composers. To celebrate the duo’s 10th anniversary, they’ll be premiering their new works throughout Southern California. This is the second FREE concert of the season and guests are invited to arrive early and picnic on the lawn. Coffee and dessert hosted by St. Luke’s. This is going to be a lovely evening in a beautiful outdoor venue. For additional information, call 310-377-2825 or visit the website athttp://www.stlukespres.com. St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church is located at 26852 Rolling Hills Road in Rolling Hills Estates.

The City of El Segundo Recreation & Parks Department is proud to present the2015 Summer Concerts in the Park series sponsored by Chevron. These free concerts take place on select Sunday evenings at Library Park located at the 600 block of Main Street in beautiful downtown El Segundo. Activities begin at 4 p.m. with the music starting at 4:30 and running until 6 p.m. Gourmet food trucks will be on site and kids can stop by the gazebo for free face painting and arts & crafts provided by Camp Cowabungo Day Camp. On Sunday, July 26 the concert will feature Double Vision – A Tribute to Foreigner. No glass containers are permitted and please leave the pets at home! For more information, call 310 524-2700 or visit the website at http://www.elsegundo.org/depts/recreation/. Library Park is located in the 600 block of Main Street in El Segundo.

The Lunada Bay Homeowners Association presents the Summer Concert Series in Lunada Bay Park on select Sundays. The concerts get underway at 5 p.m. each evening so be sure to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy a wonderful evening in the park with family and friends. The event also features a raffle and prizes. On Sunday, July 26 the concert features Blue Rhythm Orchestra playing Big Band/Swing music. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.lbhoa.org/. Lunada Bay Park is located at 2201 Palos Verdes Drive West in Palos Verdes Estates (Palos Verdes Drive West & Via Carrillo).

Ruby’s Diner will commemorate the birthday of namesake Ruby Cavanaugh who turns 93 this year. In honor of Ruby’s birthday, on Monday, July 27, all Ruby’s Diner locations will offer the popular signature RubyBurger and fries for only $1.93. From 11 a.m. until closing, guests can celebrate Ruby’s Birthday and experience the great taste and high quality that has been a part of the Ruby’s legacy since day one. Ruby’s Diner is located at 245 North Harbor Drive in Redondo Beach and 550 Deep Valley Drive in Rolling Hills Estates.

Live @ Lou’s presents Naughty Niki & The All-Nighters on Wednesday, July 29 beginning at 9 p.m. Sit back, relax and enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail while Niki heats up the Hill with cheeky songs from the 20’s. It’s going to be a sultry Wednesday night… For additional information, visit the website athttp://lousonthehill.com/. Lou’s on the Hill is located at 24590 Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance.

Here’s a heads-up on a few future events you’ll want to plan for now!

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These are just a few of the events taking place, so be sure to check the Calendar links, Things to Do page and Daily Blog post on my websitehttp://www.southbaybyjackie.com for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.

Yesterday morning on The South Bay Show: Redondo Beach – More to Sea, our guests were Nina Zak Laddon, Sandra Liljenwall and Kristine Schomaker and they told us what to expect at the 2015 CA 101 Art Exhibit which starts July 31 and runs for the following two weekends at the AES Power Plant on Harbor Drive in Redondo Beach. You can listen to yesterday’s show here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/power-art/. There’s more to sea every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.!

This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guest was Rob McGowan, President of the International Surf Festival and one of the three ISF Coordinators. Our topic this morning was the International Surf Festival taking place Thursday, July 30 through Sunday, August 2 and Rob gave us all the details! Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/49418/. Tune in every Thursday at 8 a.m. to keep up with what’s going down in the South Bay!

Tomorrow morning on The South Bay Show – Manhattan Beach 360, our guests will be Manhattan Beach Fire Chief Robert Espinosa and Archie Sherman, Sports Supervisor for the Parks & Rec Dept. for the City of Manhattan Beach. This morning we’re going to discuss the Charlie Saikley Volleyball Tournament, better known as Six Man, that kicks off the International Surf Festival every year. The Six Man is the oldest tournament on the circuit and has gained some notoriety in the past for being the wildest beach party of the year…..but some steps have be taken over the past few years to curb the scene and our guests are going to give us all the details on the new and improved tournament. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/six-man-volleyball-tournament/. Be sure to tune in every Friday morning for the latest Chamber news!

Have a fabulous South Bay Weekend!

Jackie

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