South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide June 11, 2015

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South Bay Weekend Guide for June 11, 2015

Some activities enhance the mind, some the body, some the spirit. It’s all about balance and the South Bay offers so many ways to achieve it. Really! Try attending a few of the events around town this weekend – I guarantee you’ll feel restored come Monday.

Murad Inclusive Health Spa in El Segundo is hosting a Summer Skin Event today, Thursday, June 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Dr. Howard Murad and hear his tips on protecting your skin and revealing skin’s natural radiance for summer. This special evening with Dr. Murad will also include: complimentary express treatments, raffle prizes, special discounts on spa services, including fillers, complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres and a gift bag. There is a $25 reservation fee which is redeemable toward products purchased that evening. Space is limited, so be sure to call and make a reservation at 310-726-0470 or by email at info@mihs.com. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.murad.com/. The Murad Inclusive Health Spa is located at 2141 Rosecrans Avenue, First Floor Courtyard, in El Segundo.

Tin Roof Bistro is hosting a Winemaker’s Dinner tonight, Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. with Lindsay Woodward of Retour Winery and her brother, Jeff Woodward, of Woodward Wines. Guests will learn about these cult wines of the Willamette Valley including Champagne Henri Giraud. The price is $75 per person and reservations are required. To RSVP, contact Julie Vega at 310-545-8293 or via email at julianne@tinroofbistro.com. Tin Roof Bistro is located at 3500 North Sepulveda Boulevard in Manhattan Beach.

This event has just sold out! The public is invited to attend the Art Flying Aerial Showcase on Friday, June 12. The high-flying event will feature instructors and students performing on a range of apparatus including static trapeze, silks, corde lisse, hammock and lyra. General admission is $20 per person. Get $10 off when you take a selfie with the AFA logo and post it on Facebook or tag AFA on Instagram. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the performances beginning at 7 p.m. You’ll be amazed at what these talented aerialists can do! For additional information, call 310-863-1231 or visit the website athttp://www.artflyingaerial.com/. Art Flying Aerial is located at 2244 Pacific Coast Highway in Lomita.

The Redondo Pier Association hosts the second season of Movies on the Boardwalk at the Redondo Beach Pier continuing on Friday, June 12 at 8 p.m. This free event will feature movies every Friday evening throughout the month of June where the International Boardwalk meets the Redondo Beach Pier below Kincaid’s in the octagon. This week’s screening features the movie Up. These events are free and open to the public and take place between 8 and 10 p.m. Movies begin at dusk so times will vary. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.redondopier.com/events/. The Redondo Beach Pier is located at the end of Torrance Boulevard, west of Pacific Coast Highway.

Did you know that The Redondo Beach Library hosts FREE Foreign Language Practice Sessions? There will be an Italian Language Practice session on Saturday, June 13 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The sessions are led by native speakers so participants will hear correct pronunciation in authentic accents. All ages are welcome but attendees should have some knowledge of the language. For additional information, call 310-318-0675 (option 5). The Redondo Beach Main Library Branch is located at 303 North Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach.

The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception: Share Your Vision at Gallery H on Saturday, June 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibition features a group of advanced students from Creative Photo Academy in Torrance, who will be presenting their yearly portfolio from their advanced boot camp class. Each artist will be presenting a photography series they worked on during last year under the skillful leadership of instructor Mark Comon. In addition, there will be a special photo documentary series by Mark Comon on USS Arizona Sailor, Lauren Bruner, who was awarded a Purple Heart on Dec 7, 1941. The exhibition will be on view from June 13 through July 11. Gallery H is located at 12619 Hawthorne Boulevard in Hawthorne. Gallery H is part of the Phantom Galleries LA stART UP program. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.phantomgalleriesla.com.

Support host town Hermosa and leave your mark on the city! The public is invited to participate in the Special Olympics Hands Project on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center. Attendees can add their handprints to the new portable wall celebrating the Special Olympic World Games. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. If you’d like to volunteer for the event, email surfer.lewis@yahoo.com. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.la2015.org/host-town/hermosa-beach. The Community Center is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach on the west side near tennis courts.

The public is invited to attend the Redondo Gateway Bike Path Ribbon Cutting & Public Bike Ride on Saturday, June 13 at the corner of Herondo Street and Harbor Drive at 10 a.m. The event will take place at the new plaza parkette that connects the Strand with the new bike lane along Harbor Drive. The plaza includes new lighting, landscaping and an S curved bike path connecting Hermosa and Redondo. In addition, the parkette will feature three pieces of kinetic art that will be unveiled, including the piece commissioned by Redondo Leadership Class 2013, ‘Redondo Beach Sweethearts’ by artist Amos Robinson. The much needed two-way bike path is separated from car traffic by a landscaped median. The improvements also include resurfacing, new street lighting and pedestrian crosswalks. Mayors and City Councilmembers from both Redondo and Hermosa will be in attendance to showcase the $4.6 million project. A public bike ride from The Strand to the Redondo Beach Pier is slated for the same morning at approximately 10:30 a.m.

April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe will perform Fools Go to Summer Camp on Saturday, June 13 at the Second Story Theater in Hermosa Beach. Directors Valerie Gorsuch and Lorna Silva and a cast of “fools” will give you that Summer Camp experience improv style, with suggestions from audience turned into comedy! Tickets are $10 general admission and $8 for seniors. Show time is 7:30. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at http://www.aprilsfoolsimprov.com. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us/, call (310) 318-1705 or email classes@aprilsfoolsimprov.com. The Second Story Theater is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.

Beach Cities Cycling Club (BCCC) will be conducting a safety course, Bicycling Traffic Skills 101, on Saturday June 13 and Saturday, June 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beach Cities Health District in Redondo Beach. The course is taught by experienced volunteer League of American Bicyclists Instructors as well as USA Cycling Coaches and is designed to teach bicyclists how to safely maneuver on the road. The class covers traffic laws, roadway positioning, crash avoidance, flat tire change, basic on-bike handling skills and more. Students will walk away from the course with greater knowledge, skill and confidence of how to safely ‘drive’ a bicycle in traffic. The class if FREE to club members and it costs $25 to join the club. Registration is required. To register for the course, contact education@bccclub.org. Attendees should bring their bicycle, helmet, water, sunscreen, snack and wear comfortable clothing. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.bccclub.org/. Beach Cities Health District is located at 514 North Prospect Avenue in Redondo Beach.

The annual Manhattan Wine Auction on Saturday, June 13 sold out weeks ago – don’t say I didn’t warn you! For additional information, visit the website at http://manhattanwineauction.com/.

King Harbor Boating Foundation presents Craft Brews & Tunes on Sunday, June 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Eureka Tasting Kitchen. This fundraiser will benefit KHBF’s Waterfront Education Program. The afternoon will feature craft beer, gourmet appetizers and live Caribbean music by the Dietz Brothers. General admission tickets are $46 per person. Reserved tables and booths for four guests start at $184. Beverage tickets are equal to 12 craft brew tastings or 3 craft brew pints. Small batch whiskey tasting, specialty cocktails and premium wine options are also available. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://craftbrewsandtunes.eventbrite.com. Eureka Tasting Kitchen is located at the Hawthorne Airport at 12101 South Crenshaw Boulevard in Hawthorne.

Beach Cities Health District presents Zumba in the Park, weekly from June 15 through August 3, as part of the Free Fitness Summer Series. Get ready to dance your way into shape this summer! Every Monday night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the public is invited to participate and move at their own pace and all ages are welcome. This FREE communitywide event brings together the Beach Cities, fitness and fun but advance registration is required! Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and athletic clothing. Classes will be led by certified Zumba® instructors from the Center for Health & Fitness and AdventurePlex. Zumba in the Park was a huge hit last summer and it’s even more popular this year! You don’t want to miss this! For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.bchd.org/news-events/events/beach-cities-free-fitness-summer-series-zumba-park.

Here’s a heads-up on a few future events you’ll want to put on your calendar and/or buy tickets for NOW because they’re sure to sell out or fill up!

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http://southbaybyjackie.com/white-light-white-night-vip-kick-off-party-june-18-2015/

http://southbaybyjackie.com/fathers-day-volleyball-tournament-june-15-2014/

http://southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-cultural-arts-foundation-annual-gala-casino-royale-june-26-2015/

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 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 guest was Max Yoffe, Founder of Big Door located in El Segundo. Max is an award winning producer/director with over 20 years in the entertainment industry. Max and his team at Big Door have produced over a thousand productions, from the two hour series finale special for to numerous promos and broadcast specials for ABC, Fox and Disney. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it herehttp://southbaybyjackie.com/max-yoffe-big-door-productions/. Tune in every Thursday at 8 a.m. to keep up with what’s going down in the South Bay!

Have a fabulous South Bay Weekend!

Jackie

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