What’s going on this weekend? The question should be, WHAT’S NOT GOING ON THIS WEEKEND?!? In addition to a couple of concerts, car show, carnival, mixer, home tour, film fest, sidewalk sale, crawfish boil, pancake breakfast, art exhibit, garden tour, chalk art challenge, CD release party, a new take on GNO and a whimsical night of amazing delights, you can also attend a lecture by a witch! Geesh, there’s even a Kennedy in town. Read on, my friends….
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Evening Networking Mixer on Thursday, April 16 from5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Malaga Bank. In celebration of the Bank’s 30th anniversary, Malaga has hired Jenni O’s On-Site Taco Bars to serve delicious tacos with all the fixings. Chamber members and non-members alike are welcome, to build business referrals and expand their marketing. This event is FREE to PVP Chamber Members. Admission for guests and prospective Members is $15. Admission includes appetizers and a cash bar will be available. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to the Chamber at 310-377-8111310-377-8111 or by email at office@palosverdeschamber.com. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.palosverdeschamber.com. Malaga Bank is located at 2514 Via Tejon (Malaga Cove) in Palos Verdes Estates.
Lou’s on the Hill presents Live @ Lou’s on Thursday, April 16. Drink in classic jazz and celebrate the Great American Songbook with a fresh, modern, twist, compliments of Lou and an ensemble of LA’s first-call session musicians, jazz artists and special guests. The music begins at 9 p.m. Need I say, reservations are highly recommended? For additional information and to make reservations, call 310-378-4288310-378-4288 or visit the website at http://lousonthehill.com/. Lou’s on the Hill is located at Hillside Village at 24590 Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance.
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The North Redondo Beach Business Association presents the annual SpringFest Carnival & Community Festival beginning Thursday, April 16 and running through Sunday, April 19. The event features arts & crafts, kid’s zone, food court and gourmet food trucks and of course, carnival rides and games. The carnival takes place at Aviation Park, a 14 acre recreation facility located at the corner of Aviation and Manhattan Beach Boulevards near the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Hours are:
Thursday & Friday: 5 to 11 p.m.
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Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE parking, FREE admission and Thursday night ONLY, all rides are $1! To purchase advance ride tickets and information, visit the website at http://www.redondochamber.org/cwt/external/wcpages/wcevents/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=1669.
Vroom, vroom! The Cruise is back! Cruise at the Beach returns to Ruby’s Diner in Redondo Beach for the season on April 17! Open to the public, this free event happens every Friday night through October and features a gathering of vintage automobiles on display in the Ruby’s Diner parking lot from 4 to 8 p.m. Enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their hot rods, street rods and muscle cars and strut their stuff. A favorite with local car enthusiasts, this popular event has grown tremendously over the years and features vintage and classic cars from all over Southern California. The evening also features music, trivia, trophies and raffle. Ruby’s Diner is located at 245 North Harbor Drive in Redondo Beach. If you wish to display a car or require more information, contact Larry Neville at 310-962-7438310-962-7438.
The Circle presents the 2015 Homes Tour: Behind the Gates of Rolling Hills, on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18. The homes presented range from an historic equestrian retreat to a totally re-envisioned 1950′s entertainment paradise. The owners are just as diverse, including among them an Academy Award winner and classic car collectors. Take a break from touring the beautiful homes and enjoy a luncheon by TGIS at the stylish Stripe Café in the Palos Verdes Art Center. Guests may also enter a raffle for a chance to win one or more extraordinary prizes. Prizes include a Week in Sedona Package, Hollywood Bowl Package, Sports Lover Package, jewelry, art, goods and services. The drawing will be held on Saturday, April 18 at 4 p.m. at PVAC. In addition, attendees may place a bid on an original oil painting commissioned expressly for the Palos Verdes Homes Tour, painted by Don Crocker. General admission tickets for the homes tour are $50 per person or $45 for PVAC members. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days and guests will be shuttled to the Tour Homes and back to the Art Center. Parking will be available at the PV Art Center and the Peninsula Community Church (300 yards further up the same side of the street). There are no cameras, pets, food, children under 12, large bags or high-heeled shoes allowed and the homes are not handicapped accessible. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.pvhomestour.org/. The Palos Verdes Art Center is located at 5504 Crestridge Road in Rancho Palos Verdes. Volunteers will be on site to direct guests to the Shuttles to the three tour homes.
The 2015 Universe Multicultural Film Festival (UMFF) takes place from April 17 to April 19 in Rolling Hills Estates. The screenings will be held at the Promenade on the Peninsula, RHCC Community Center and Peninsula Center Library in Rolling Hills Estates. The festival offers an amazing opportunity to learn about different cultures, lifestyles, traditions and beliefs. UMFF will screen more than 75 feature films and short films representing twenty five countries, along with special artist tributes, conversations, panels, education programs and a special cultural fashion show on Sundayafternoon. All the screened films will be either voiced in English or contain subtitles. General admission tickets are $5 for children 18 and under and $10 for adults. Family, group and day passes are also available. The festival invites the community to attend and take part in additional activities such as industry panels and cultural events. The film committee will host high-quality events for participants and collaborators, including film receptions, galas, award ceremony and specific seminars with directors and filmmakers looking for new projects. For additional information, schedule and a list of films, visit the website athttp://www.umfilms.org.
The business owners of Downtown Manhattan Beach are hosting their Spring Sidewalk Sale from Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19. For three days, shoppers can take advantage of drastic price reductions on merchandise ranging from clothing to home furnishings and everything in between. Enjoy massive retail markdowns, pleasant outdoor dining, beautiful weather, convenient parking and glorious ocean views. Regular store and restaurant hours will be in effect. Visit the Downtown Manhattan Beach Facebook page for special offers and pre-sale events. “CHECK-IN”, post a “SELFIE” of your shopping/dining experience, tell them about the deal you found, and tag #MYDTMB. For additional details, visit the website at http://www.downtownmanhattanbeach.com/.
The public is invited to join the Beach Cities Cycling Club and special guest Anthony Kennedy-Shriver of Best Buddies International, for a Bike Ride on April 18 to promote the Special Olympics World Games, founded by his mother, Eunice Kennedy-Shriver. Anthony will recognize the good work both organizations do to improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and honor the South Bay Host Towns for their support of hundreds of International Special Olympics athletes and coaches. The BCCClub will offer four FREE non-competitive, local bike rides of varying distances to choose from. The rides will have a staggered start (8:00 to 8:45 AM) leaving from the Redondo Beach Pier area, near the bike path. During the rides, attendees will have a chance to talk with Anthony Kennedy-Shriver and learn more about Best Buddies, in addition to meeting Coach Jim Hannon, BCCClub/B-4 Team Captain. Following the bike ride, Best Buddies will provide food, coffee, giveaways, prizes and more. For additional information and to register for the bike ride, visit the website athttp://bccclub.org/BCCClub-BB.html. To learn more about the Best Buddies organization, join the B-4/BCCClub Team and ride in the Hearst Castle Challenge, or make a donation, visit the website athttp://bestbuddieschallenge.org/hc/. More questions? Contact Kelly Schultz at kellyschultz@bestbuddies.org or Jim Hannon atjim_hannon@bccclub.org.
Here’s a new twist on how to get ready for summer! King Harbor Brewery presents Girls Pint Out on Saturday, April 18 between 5 and 8 p.m. Birdie Fashion on the Fly, a mobile boutique shop will be setting up shop for those that are looking for a new spring outfit. The Nail Truck, an Orange County based mobile nail salon will also be offering professional manicures, pedicures and gels on board a chic vintage airstream. For those interested in booking an appointment please call or text Janine at (949) 294-6902(949) 294-6902. Walk-ins will also be available. This event is free to attend and open to all ages, even the boys! Beer will also be available for purchase. Guests who either purchase an item from Birdie Fashion on the Fly, or receive a mani or pedi (this includes the guys!) from The Nail Truck, will receive $1 off the Swirly, an American Brown Ale with Coffee, Vanilla and Cocoa Nibs along with a raffle ticket to win a gift bag full of goodies including nail polish, jewelry, and King Harbor Brewery swag. Come out and get girly with the ‘Swirly’! For additional information, visit the website athttp://kingharborbrewing.com/. King Harbor Brewing Company is located at 2907 182 Street in Redondo Beach.
This is a reminder for those that already have tickets since this event sold out months ago…..The Manhattan Beach Community Emergency Response Team Association (MBCERTA) is making every effort to get the Beach Cities’ community disaster ready and will be holding a benefit to raise funds for much needed communication equipment. The annual Bayou Benefit takes place on Saturday, April 18 from 3 to 8 p.m. at 1147 8th Street in Manhattan Beach and is hosted by MB CERTA president George Butts. The traditional crawfish boil features deep fried Cajun turkey, Louisiana coleslaw, etouffee, red beans and rice and crawfish galore along with swamp water, beer, wine, the kitchen sink and foot stompin’ Cajun music. This is a great opportunity to support your local CERT organization. For additional information, contact George Butts at gbutts@mbcerta.com.
The City of Torrance Community Services Department and The Attic invite the public to celebrate the Attic’s 16 Year Anniversary with an all you can eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 18from 7 to 11 a.m. Guests will enjoy live entertainment and tours of the facility will be available. Donations are $5 per person and will be used to upgrade the patio area and outdoor recreational area. Tickets are now on sale at The Attic, the City of Torrance Community Services Department Information Desk or from any Attic Advisory Committee/Torrance Youth Council representative. For additional information, call (310) 618-2930(310) 618-2930. The Attic is located at 2320 West Carson Street in Torrance.
Chalk it up on Saturday, April 18 at the fifth annual Earth Day Chalk Art Challenge at the Redondo Marina sponsored by the King Harbor Association beginning at 10 a.m. This free event provides a public space for professional artists, children and festival-goers to make and enjoy chalk art murals. Participants of all levels are invited to create a chalk art drawing to commemorate Earth Day. The first 100 children to sign-up on the day of the event will receive free chalk. This free event is open to public viewing so even if you don’t plan to participate, take a stroll along the ocean front and discover what these amazing artists can create with a slab of concrete and a little chalk! All the fun takes place at the Redondo Beach Marina Sea Wall located at 181 North Harbor Drive in Redondo Beach. For additional information, call 310-374-3481310-374-3481 or visit the Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/events/364049703786507/.
El Segundo Museum of Art hosts Amanda Yates Garcia: The Oracle of Los Angeles, for a lecture about living life as a real witch on Saturday, April 18 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Yates Garcia is a multi-media artist, writer, oracle and witch. Along with a lecture on contemporary witchcraft, Yates Garcia will offer a Manifestation ritual in honor of the New Moon and the rejuvenating potential of springtime. The event and lecture is part of ESMoA’s current art experience, SPARK, which looks deep into Mirrorworld, a collection of illustrated stories from bestselling children’s author Cornelia Funke, to examine the connection between inspiration and imagination in our high-tech, high-finance, high-art-priced age. Sounds like an enchanting evening…. For additional information, visit the ESMoA website at http://www.ESMoA.org or call 424-277-1020424-277-1020. ESMoA is located at 208 Main Street in El Segundo.
The El Segundo Public Library presents the new season of the popular Concerts in the Library series which runs from January through May. This free series is open to the public and features classical and jazz programs, as well as music from different ethnic traditions. The concerts take place in the Friends of the Library Room on the third Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. and will include light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. This Saturday, April 18 features the music of the Joel Irish Trio. The El Segundo Public Library is located at 111 West Mariposa Avenue in El Segundo. For a complete list of shows and other information, call 310-524-2728310-524-2728 or visit the website at http://www.elsegundo.org/library/.
The Palos Verdes Junior Women’s Club presents Cirque Du Soiree – A Whimsical Night of Amazing Delights in the Grand Ballroom of the Manhattan Beach Marriot on Saturday, April 18. The evening will feature dinner, dancing, entertainment and silent and live auctions. The event runs from 6 p.m. to midnight and benefits local philanthropies supported by the Palos Verdes Junior Women’s Club. Tickets are $185 per person if purchased by March 18 and $200 per person afterward. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.pvjuniors.org/. The Manhattan Beach Marriott is located at 1400 Parkview Avenue in Manhattan Beach.
This is so cool….The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception: South Bay Snapshots at Phantom Galleries L.A. in Hawthorne on Sunday, April 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. Phantom Galleries L.A. revitalizes and energizes communities and pedestrian thoroughfares by transforming unoccupied properties throughout Los Angeles County into vibrant cultural hubs with the 24/7 public presentation of art. Daily life in the South Bay is uniquely revealed by photographers Melissa Richardson Banks, Jon Berry, Arlene P. Carley and Richard Podgurski. Curated by Martha De Perez and hosted by Liza Simone of Phantom Galleries L.A., this exhibit is a featured event of Month of Photography Los Angeles (MOPLA) presented by the Lucie Foundation. RSVP on Eventbrite athttps://southbaysnapshots2015.eventbrite.com/ and you may win a FREE 8″ unframed print! For additional information and to RSVP, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1032391666775015/. Phantom Galleries L.A. is located at 12609 Hawthorne Boulevard in Hawthorne.
Temple Beth El Sisterhood presents the Sun-Dappled Garden Tour on Sunday, April 19. Guests are invited to tour six extraordinary water-wise, private gardens from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the Palos Verdes peninsula. In addition, lunch will be served at the outdoor café of a seventh garden between 11:30 and 2 p.m. Tickets purchased before April 12 are $39 each and $44 thereafter. For additional information and to make reservations, contact Sandy at 310-377-3043310-377-3043 or by email atgardentourpv@yahoo.com.
Popular South Bay rock band, Feed the Kitty, recently released their second CD Goin’ Country and are inviting friends, current and future fans, to join them in a celebration at their upcoming CD Release Party at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach on Wednesday, April 22 at 8 p.m. The band will play from 9 to 9:45 p.m. and showcase songs from Goin’ Country. Band members will be on hand before and after the show to celebrate. The new CD will be available for purchase and for autographing on request. Musical guests, bands Soulshot and Lucky Ones will play from 8 to 8:45 p.m. and 10 to 10:45 p.m. respectively. For those unable to attend, CD’s may be purchased online athttp://www.feedthekitty.com, in person at their local shows or by download on both Amazon and iTunes. Goin’ Country is a collection of original music written by the band as well as collaborations with other talented local songwriters/musicians. Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased online through the Saint Rocke website or at the door the day of the show if still available. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website athttp://www.saintrocke.com/event/830437-feed-kitty-cd-release-party-hermosa-beach/. Saint Rocke is located at 142 Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach.
Here’s a heads-up on a few future events you’ll want to buy tickets for NOW because they’re sure to sell out!
http://southbaybyjackie.com/cats-the-norris-theater-april-24-may-10/
http://southbaybyjackie.com/the-interactive-beatles-experience-april-24-2015/
http://southbaybyjackie.com/pacific-coast-international-short-film-festival-april-25-2015/
http://southbaybyjackie.com/food-wine-festival-april-27-2014/
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 websitehttp://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 Candace Allen Nafissi and Christian Anthony Horvath, the two candidates in the run-off election for Redondo Beach District 3. The election is scheduled for May 12 and we thought we’d give both candidates another opportunity to voice their opinions on some of the issues facing Redondo Beach. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it here:http://southbaybyjackie.com/april-16-2015-rb-district-3-candidates/. 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, we’ll be speaking with Shauna McKelvey and
Darrell Lippmann. This morning we’ll be discussing the quarterly Chamber publication, the annual Hospitality issue, and our guests will fill us in on the state of the local hospitality industry. Listen to the program live at 8 a.m. here: http://southbaybyjackie.com/april-17-2015-local-hospitality-industry/. Tune in every Fridaymorning at 8 a.m. for the latest Chamber news!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
