South Bay By Jackie Weekend Guide January 7, 2016

The weather people say we’ll have scattered rain through the weekend. While the surfers will be out enjoying the big swell, here are a few indoor events where the rest of us can stay warm and dry….

Anyone that has travelled to Europe is familiar with the practice of holding free concerts and recitals in cathedrals, chapels and churches. Well, guess what? We do it here in the South Bay, too!

Classical Crossroads presents First Fridays at First featuring the critically acclaimed New York-based duo, violinist Rachel Lee Priday and pianist David Kaplan, in their debut West Coast tour at First Lutheran Church and School on Friday, January 8 at 12:15 p.m.Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE concert! A reception with the artists follows with complimentary organic, fair-trade coffee, freshly baked treats and seasonal fruit selection. Described in The New Yorker “as a matter-of-fact genius,” East Coast-based, Harvard-educated Rachel Lee Priday has risen to the top tier of American violinists, playing the concerto repertoire with leading international orchestras, including the Chicago, St. Louis, Houston and Seattle Symphony Orchestras, the Boston Pops, and the Berlin Staatskapelle. Rachel’s frequent recital collaborator and good friend David Kaplan is well known to aficionados in Southern California, where he grew up, attended UCLA and studied under Walter Ponce. He was a two-time Beverly Hills National Auditions winner. Now based in New York City, David was recently awarded the Doctorate of Musical Arts at Yale, where he studied with Claude Frank. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.palosverdes.com/ClassicalCrossroads/FirstFridays.htm. First Lutheran Church & School is located at 2900 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90503.

Gallery JS will host a Photography Preview Mixer of Jill Sanders’ new work Faerie Trails on Friday, January 8 from 6 to 10 p.m.Guests will get to meet local photog Jill Sanders and preview her amazing new work while enjoying refreshments. In ancient folklore, faeries were often portrayed as powerful beings that could wreak havoc on the lives of humans. Fairie Trails is a celebration of havoc featuring a six image study by photographer Jill Sanders. Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE event. For additional information, call 310-890-5299, via email at info@ideepr.com or visit the website at http://www.jillfoto.com/. Gallery JS is located at 1733 South Catalina Avenue in Riviera Village, Redondo Beach.

The Beach Cities Health District will host an Open House onSaturday, January 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Center for Health & Fitness. The public is invited to tour the facility and learn what BCHD Center for Health & Fitness offers the community. Attendees will enjoy complimentary massage demos with massage therapist; table tastings with registered dietitians; blender bike smoothies; small Group Training session from 9 to 10 a.m. (must sign up); and prizes. Plus, get a FREE GOODIE BAG if you join CHF onJanuary 9! Grab a couple of friends and spend a few hours learning how to get and stay healthy. For additional information and registration, call 310) 374-3426 or visit the website athttp://www.bchd.org/node/7713. The Center for Health & Fitness is located at 514 North Prospect Avenue (2nd floor) in Redondo Beach.

Engel & Volkers invites the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of their new office in Riviera Village on Saturday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10 from noon to 3 p.m. Guests will enjoy complimentary desserts and soft drinks while they get the lowdown on local real estate! For additional information, visit the website athttp://lasouthbay.evusa.com/. Engel & Volkers is located at 302 Avenue I in Riviera Village, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

The City of Redondo Beach is hosting a Breakfast at Dive N’ Surf from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and the final DEIR Workshop onSaturday, January 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. These workshops are a wonderful opportunity to learn everything you need/want to know about the proposed Waterfront Redevelopment directly from the City. In addition, city leaders will get an idea how much support the proposed project has. This is a big, important project that will have a tremendous impact on the future of Redondo Beach. It’s vitally important that you learn the facts for yourself. DON’T LISTEN TO WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT IT – SHOW UP AND GET INFORMED!!! Dive N’ Surf is located at 504 North Broadway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. The Crowne Plaza Hotel is located at 300 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Ocean Tava will be hosting the monthly BCHD/Blue Zones Project,Wine @ Five on Tuesday, January 12 from 5 to 6 p.m. Italians drink a glass of red wine with each meal…and they might just be onto something. Studies show that for people who have a healthy relationship with alcohol, enjoying a glass of wine rich in artery-scrubbing flavonoids can benefit the health of the mind and body. Unwind with new and old friends at Blue Zones Project’s Wine @ Five. The first glass of wine is $5 and there will be discounted appetizers. Bring a friend and you’’ll be eligible to win a Blue Zones Restaurant® gift card. Wine @ Five takes place the secondTuesday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. For additional information, visit the BCHD website at http://www.bchd.org/news-events/events/wine-five-5. Ocean Tava is located at 1212 South Pacific Coast Highway, Ste. 206, Redondo Beach.

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

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/pvp-chamber-economic-forecast-breakfast/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/drawn-to-you-a-speed-dating-event/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/a-taste-of-touch-cooking-class-esmoa/

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 on my website http://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 guest was Corey Moore, Vice President, Global Supply Chain Programs and site manager of Space Park in Redondo Beach, for Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems. As many of our listeners know, historically, the aviation industry has played an enormous role in the growth of the South Bay and Northrup Grumman has always been a valued member of the Chamber and esteemed community partner. So we had a little history lesson and discovered what those magnificent men in their flying machines are up to these days. You can listen to yesterday’s show here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/corey-moore-northrup-grumman/. There’s ‘More to Sea’ every Wednesdaymorning at 8 a.m.!

This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guest is Mark Boujikian, Certified Financial Planner with Harris Financial Advisors located in Torrance and we’re going to have a serious conversation about financial planning and what you can do starting right now to ensure your financial future. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/mark-boujikian-harris-financial-advisors/. 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 Jackie Berling, Chief Wellness Officer for Beach Cities Health District in Redondo Beach and we’re going to catch up with BCHD’s various programs and learn about Adventureplex and the new Toddler Town. You can listen to the show tomorrow morning here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/jackie-berling-beach-cities-health-district/. Tune in every Friday morning at 8 a.m. for the latest Chamber news!

Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

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