Jackie's South Bay Weekend Guide for January 29, 2015

Manhattan Beach City Hall will host the Opening Reception: Why I Heart MB Art Exhibition tonight, Thursday, January 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event features the work of local artists demonstrating their passion for the place they call home. Over 40 artists submitted their work but City Hall only has enough room to showcase 13 pieces. The winners will be announced during the event. The artwork will be on display through February 20. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us/home. Manhattan Beach City Hall is located at 1400 Highland Avenue in Manhattan Beach. Art Flying Aerial and the Palos Verdes Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to celebrate the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for their second studio location on Thursday, January 29 beginning at 5 p.m. Guests will be able to tour the facility, enjoy refreshments, learn more about classes and meet the instructors. The evening includes special performances of various aerial disciplines including trapeze, Corde Lisse, hammock, aerial dance fitness, silks and Lyra. Here’s the best part – there will be a FREE demo class from 6:45 to 8 p.m.! This demo class is for the first 20 new students only. Attendees must sign up through the website and then call or text 310-863-1231 to attend for free. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by phone or text to 310-863-1231. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.artflyingaerial.com/. Art Flying Yoga is located at 2244 Pacific Coast Highway in Lomita. The Foundation of Local Arts (FOLA) presents the FOLA Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, January 31. The event will take place at the private residence of FOLA event Honoree Bob Salim from 7 to 10 p.m. FOLA is a local non-profit born in the City of Manhattan Beach. It showcases local arts and raises funds to sustain and enhance arts education in the local schools for band music, choir, journalism, fine arts and film at Mira Costa and MBMS. The event will showcase celebrated FOLA fine artists Bob Francis, Jennifer Hellman, Lynne Haggard, Geri Aida Hess, Linzi Lynn, Bobbie Rich and Margaret Yuko Tan with their work on display in the home for viewing and for sale. The evening includes a fireside talk by the Honoree, a door drawing, auction, complimentary appetizers and valet parking. Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased online at http://www.FoundationOfLocalArts.com or at Look! Optometry located at 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Manhattan Beach. Event sponsors include Chevron, The Ripe choice and Kris D’Errico for procuring Demetra Wines. The Salim residence is located at 1516 The Strand in Manhattan Beach. Rock & Brews El Segundo, the rock-inspired restaurant co-founded by KISS front men Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, is celebrating its fourth anniversary by breaking open the cellar doors for the first ever Strong Ale & Cellar Reserve Fest. For the month of February only, the El Segundo Rock & Brews location will offer guests a selection of perfectly curated and aged craft brews, many of which have been aging for up to four years. Guests can order from Rock & Brews’ list of over 20 aged brews, including: The Bruery 2011 Cuir, Lagunitas 2011 Gnarlywine, Napa Smith 2011 Grateful Dog, Stone 2011 Belgo Anise Imperial Russian Stout, Avery 2011 Hog Heaven Barleywine, Lost Abbey 2012 Angel’s Share, and more. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.rockandbrews.com/elsegundo/. Rock & Brews El Segundo is located at 143 Main Street in El Segundo. Treat your four-legged friend to the monthly Social Canine Group Hike on Sunday, February 1 at 9 a.m. This month’s hike takes place at the White Point Nature Preserve. This is a drop-in activity – no registration or fees are required – just show up and join in. For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SocialCanine/events. No worries – you’ll be home in time for the kickoff! Now in its 37 year, the Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K Run/Walk & Baby Buggy 10K is a terrific way to celebrate the biggest day in American sports. Enjoy the picturesque sites of Redondo Beach as you make your way along the race route. The ocean breeze, salt air and mild temperatures make for perfect winter running conditions. Participants and guests will also enjoy great food, beverages and a variety of running accessories at the two day Health & Fitness Expo presented by Michelob Ultra located at the Seaside Lagoon. The Expo takes place the day before the race (Jan. 31) and the day of the race (Feb. 1) and is free and open to the public. If that isn’t enough reason to get out of bed, maybe the lure of prizes will persuade you. The costume contest adds a wildly entertaining feature to the festivities and prizes are awarded in several categories. Start Super Bowl Sunday on a healthy, fun and festive note and finish in plenty of time to catch the coin toss! For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.redondo10k.com/. The Seaside Lagoon is located next to King Harbor, just north of the Redondo Beach Pier at 200 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach (at the corner of Harbor Drive and Beryl Street). Hosting a Super Bowl party at home is a lot of work and going to a bar or restaurant doesn’t guarantee you’ll get a seat or decent view of the game. What to do…..what to do….? Make a reservation at The Rockefeller for your own Super Bowl Party with 30 or more guests and they’ll waive the space rental fee. Reservations of 50 or more guests guarantee a full buyout, whereas parties of 30 or more can reserve the entire indoor area or outdoor patio. This offer is on a first come, first served basis at both locations. To make a reservation, email events@eatrockefeller.com. The Rockefeller is located in Hermosa Beach at 418 Pier Avenue and in Manhattan Beach at 1209 Highland Avenue. Yogurtland and the Hershey Company have teamed up to make the fourth annual National Frozen Yogurt Day celebration sweeter than ever! On Monday February 2, Yogurtland locations will offer free frozen yogurt, toppings and a limited edition Hershey’s® collectible spoon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This year, Yogurtland’s celebration of all things frozen yogurt will include the debut of two new handcrafted flavors created with Hershey – York® Peppermint Pattie and Hershey’s® Chocolate Milkshake; and two new toppings, York® Peppermint Patties Minis and Hershey’s® Mini Kisses®. There’s an extra sweet offer of double points for those who register for Yogurtland’s Real Rewards from February 2 to February 8. Yogurtland has several locations in the South Bay: Gardena – 1753 West Artesia Boulevard Manhattan Beach – 1570 Rosecrans Avenue Redondo Beach – 271 Avenida del Norte at Riviera Place Torrance – 21213 Hawthorne Boulevard at Village Del Amo Torrance – 24631 Crenshaw Boulevard at Torrance Crossroads For additional information, visit the website at http://www.yogurt-land.com/. Ortega 120 hosts Tequila University this Tuesday, February 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. Named one of the ‘Top 30 Things to Do in LA’ by Where Magazine, the event is hosted by award-winning mixologist and tequila aficionado Demi Stevens. This popular class features a different tequila company every month and students quickly discover that learning has never been so…..tasty. Attendees will receive: - a history of tequila and how it is made - a brief history of how the featured tequila is produced and its background - chips, salsa, guacamole - tacos and churros to be paired with the featured tequila - a tasting of the featured tequila - one of Ortega 120’s award-winning 120 House Margaritas - a mixology lesson in which Demi will teach the students how to make 2 of the cocktails. The cost is only $20 per person with a required $10 deposit to be paid when making a reservation. For additional information and to make reservations, call 310-792-4120 or visit the website at http://www.ortega120.com/. Ortega 120 is located at 1814 South Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach. It’s time to buy your tickets for Dancing with the South Bay Stars IV! The event takes place at the Armstrong Theater on Saturday, February 7 at 8 p.m. The event pairs local ‘celebrities’ with professional dancers in a competition to raise funds for the Foundation and the participants’ non-profit organization of choice. This season, twelve of the South Bay’s brightest stars will slip into their dancing shoes, take the stage and strut their stuff! Local stars include: • Carolyn Ablett, dancing for Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation • Jackie Balestra, South Bay By Jackie, dancing for the Manhattan Beach C.E.R.T. Association • Robin Camrin, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, dancing for Torrance Memorial Medical Center • Steve Goldstein, Payroll Management Solutions Inc. dancing for Pediatric Therapy Network • Melissa Griswold, Daily Breeze, dancing for Rainbow Services Ltd. • Bob Habel, Torrance USD, dancing for Torrance Theatre Company • Carin Mavrorasakis, Toyota Financial Services dancing for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital • James O’Callaghan, Manhattan Beach Chamber, dancing for United Cerebral Palsy of Suffolk County • Terri Robson, Continental Development dancing for Richstone Family Center • John Teng, Sunrider International, dancing for Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches • Josh Thomas, South Bay Equity, dancing for Keep-Safe Coalition • Christian Wolf, Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation, dancing for The Food for Kids Program Half of each dance team’s points will be based on the judge’s scores. The other half will be based on votes from friends, family, supporters and audience members. Voting is taking place online NOW and you’ll be able to vote at the theater the night of the event. Each vote costs $1. Every charity represented will receive a donation with the winning team bringing home the Mirror Ball Trophy! Tickets are $35, $45 and $65 and can be purchased online or by calling the Ticket Office directly at (310) 781-7171. For additional information, ticket purchase and to place votes, visit the website at http://www.torrancearts.org/dancing-with-the-south-bay-stars-iv/. The performance will take place at the Armstrong Theater located in the Torrance Cultural Arts Center at 3330 Civic Center Drive in Torrance. These are just a few of the events taking place, so be sure to check the calendar links and ‘Things to Do’ page on my website http://www.southbaybyjackie.com for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay. This morning on The South Bay Show – South Bay Spotlight, our guests were Mickey Marraffino, VP of Marketing for the CenterCal Redondo Beach Waterfront project and Christina Jesperson, Co-Founder of Voices for Waterfront Vitality. We’re going to discuss the Redondo Beach Marina redevelopment – a hot button issue – and our hope is to ask the right questions to get some clarification for our listeners and the community. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it here: http://southbaybyjackie.com/january-29-2015-redondo-beach-marina-redevelopment/. 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 guest will be Marie McDonald, owner of Axxess South Bay and Mike Murphy, Director of Hotel operations for the Manhattan Beach Marriott. Listen to the program live at 8 a.m. here: http://southbaybyjackie.com/january-30-2015-business-connection-luncheon/. Tune in every Friday morning for the latest Chamber news! Have a fabulous South Bay weekend! Jackie http://www.southbaybyjackie.com