South Bay By Jackie Weekend Guide June. 25, 2015

South Bay Weekend Guide for June 25, 2015

by Jackie Balestra • • 0 Comments

It’s like someone flipped a switch and BOOM! It’s SUMMER! The kids are out of school, the fog has lifted and temps are heating up. If you’re wondering how to stay cool and get groovy this season, read on……

Nordstrom is teaming up with Walk With Sally to present a White Light White Night Fashion Presentation tonight, Thursday, June 25 at 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy a fashion show of all white outfits from the Nordstrom South Bay Galleria personal styling team. Indulge in music, bites and shopping for the much anticipated event. Nordstrom Personal Stylists will be on hand for one-on-one consultations. Here’s the best part! The first 100 people to RSVP and attend will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of White Light White Night tickets! To RSVP or to book a private consultation, contact Nordstrom Personal Stylist Manager, Ashley Landmon via email at ashleylandmon@nordstrom.com or by phone at 310-750-1459. Walk With Sally will be one of two charity partners for the Nordstrom Del Amo Fashion Center Opening Gala on Tuesday, October 6. Nordstrom at South Bay Galleria is located at 1815 Hawthorne Boulevard in Redondo Beach. This event is FREE and open to the public but you MUST RSVP!

The community is cordially invited to attend the CA 101 Art Exhibition Fundraiser at the home of Redondo Beach Council Member Jeff & Melissa Ginsburg tonight, Thursday, June 25. Attendees will enjoy a lovely Redondo Beach Sunset, a glass of wine and one of a kind Silent Auction. CA 101 enables artists from all over California to discover Redondo Beach and brings current art to our community. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to ninazakladdon@hotmail.com. A $25 tax deductible donation to Friends of Redondo Beach Arts/CA 101 is requested. Casa Ginsburg de la Playa is located at 100 Paseo de la Playa in Redondo Beach.

The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce invites the community to attend Fernando’s Ribbon Cutting at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 26! After many, many years in Hermosa Beach, Fernando’s has relocated to Riviera Village and everyone is invited to come on down and celebrate this favorite South Bay retail shop. Join the community in welcoming Fernando, Ranessa and Lollipop to the Village. Everybody will be there! Fernando’s is located 1731 South Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach.

The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation presents the Annual Gala: Casino Royale on Friday, June 26 in the Crystal Ballroom of the DoubleTree Hotel. The evening begins with guest check-in at 5:30 with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by a gourmet dinner and exciting live and silent auctions offering fabulous items up for bid. Guests will enjoy casino style gaming with blackjack, roulette, craps and more. The event Honoree is Sue Herbers of Sunrider International. Attire is Black Tie Optional. Tickets are $200 per person or $350 per couple. For additional information and reservations, call (310) 378-8100 or visit the website at http://www.torrancearts.org. The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Torrance – South Bay is located at 21333 Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance.

The Redondo Pier Association hosts the second season of Movies on the Boardwalk at the Redondo Beach Pier. This Friday, June 26 is the last movie of the season! Dolphin Tale 2 will begin at approximately 8 p.m. This free event takes place where the International Boardwalk meets the Redondo Beach Pier below Kincaid’s in the octagon. 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 at http://www.redondopier.com/events/. The Redondo Beach Pier is located at the end of Torrance Boulevard, west of Pacific Coast Highway.

The Torrance Community Services Department will be sponsoring the ever-popular Movies in the Park program again this summer. The first scheduled feature film is The Muppets, which will be shown on Saturday, June 27 at Victor 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. Don’t miss the fun! For additional information, call (310) 618-2930. Victor Park is located at 4727 Emerald Street in Torrance.

The City of Lomita presents the annual Founder’s Day Celebration on Saturday, June 27 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Lomita Park. The public is invited to this FREE event which will include music, carnival games, food trucks and performances by local groups. The evening will culminate with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. For additional information, call 310-326-0140 or visithttp://www.lomita.com/cityhall. Lomita Park is located at 24428 Eshelman Avenue in Lomita.

Join King Harbor Brewing Company for the highly anticipated Official Grand Opening of the King Harbor Waterfront Tasting Room on Saturday, June 27 from noon to midnight. To celebrate the opening of the satellite tasting room, King Harbor will be offering half-off on all Crowler fills throughout the day. King Harbor will be saying goodbye to LA Beer Week and kicking off the #SummerisBeer with a limited time beer menu and tapping a very special cask. Come enjoy the new view from the International Boardwalk in celebration of summer’s new beer oasis in Redondo Beach. For additional information, visit the website at http://kingharborbrewing.com/. The King Harbor Waterfront Tasting Room is located at 132 International Boardwalk in Redondo Beach.

The Riviera Village Association presents the annual Riviera Village Summer Festival on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28. This popular event takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days and admission is free. There will be over 250 vendor booths featuring arts and crafts, apparel, accessories, commercial, civic and non-profit organization exhibits and much, much more. Local acts and musicians will be performing live on the Community Stage both days so be ready to rock. The little ones will delight in the carnival rides and games and adults will appreciate the Beer & Wine Garden, where they can sit back and take in the ocean view, sea breezes and great music while enjoying a refreshing adult beverage. You don’t want to hassle with parking so leave the car at home and take out the bicycles or use the free shuttle service to and from the event from the South High parking lot. For more information, call the event hotline at 310-531-8939 or visit the website at http://www.rvsummerfestival.com/. The Festival takes place on Catalina Avenue and surrounding streets from Avenue I to Palos Verdes Boulevard in Redondo Beach.

The City of Hermosa Beach invites the community to the Mural Unveiling: Hermosa’s Great Wave on Sunday, June 28 at 11 a.m. The mural, by John Van Hamersveld, is 75 feet in length and will be located on the north wall of The Underground Pub on the southeast side of 14 Street and Hermosa Avenue. This is the fifth mural in the series, Hermosa Beach Murals Project – Making a Positive Impact One Wall at a Time. A reception will follow at The Underground Pub. A donation of $30 per person buys a delicious lunch, a beverage of choice and the opportunity to buy a numbered and signed giclee (poster) of the mural or a comparative T-shirt. A cash bar will be available. Space is limited so you must RSVP for this event. To register, visit the website at http://www.hermosamurals.org. For additional information, email hbmp@hermosamurals.org. The Underground Pub is located at 1332 Hermosa Avenue. No RSVP is necessary for the unveiling.

Sunday Funday Marina Concert & Cookout is back for the season at BALEENkitchen! The event takes place on the last Sunday of each month – that’s this Sunday, June 28. 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, June 28 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.

Grab your yoga mat and join Free People Manhattan Beach and Blissful Tribe for Let’s Move! a morning of yoga on Sunday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 11 Street Beach. Tote bags will be given to the first 30 attendees to register and a gift bag raffle will take place during the event. After class, Revita5 and Moon Juice will be serving light bites and juice while Free People store stylists help girls find the perfect post-workout look! Space is limited, so make sure to RSVP! For additional information and registration, visit the Facebook Event page athttps://www.facebook.com/events/1000646423292451/. The event will take place on the beach at 11 Street in Manhattan Beach.

The City of Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Commission, together with the Manhattan Beach City Council are proud to present the inaugural Salute to the Troops Picnic and Concert on Sunday, June 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Polliwog Park Amphitheater. The event honors and thanks the military service, and South Bay men and women in uniform and their families, who have served and sacrificed on behalf of our country. This FREE event is open to the public and will be a fun evening for the entire family. Pack up the beach chairs, blanket and picnic basket for a music-filled evening with family, friends and community. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/40517/1192?curm=6&cury=2015 or contact the Parks and Recreation department at (310) 802-5448 or via email at mbparksandrec@citymb.info. Polliwog Park Amphitheater is located at 1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Manhattan Beach.

Join Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach for the 19 annual Celebrate Wellness food and wine tasting event at South Coast Botanic Garden on Sunday, June 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. Reserve your seat at this extraordinary garden party celebration that will amaze and delight food and wine enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates an opportunity for a great culinary experience. Leisurely stroll through the garden on a summer afternoon while sampling delectable cuisine and beverages from some of the finest South Bay restaurants, wineries and breweries. Mingle with old friends and new and bid on the many valuable live and silent auction items offered at the event. Choose among a variety of fabulous trips, health and beauty, entertainment and sports items and many more. New this year – The Wine Vault! – a special setting devoted to wine aficionados. Guests can enjoy sipping on exquisite wines while perusing silent auction items that include tasting packages from high end vintners among other fabulous items tailored to the wine lover. In addition, the event program will kick off with an elegant fashion show featuring designs by Trina Turk and modeled by cancer survivors. Proceeds will benefit the more than 160 free programs per month offered by Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach. Tickets are $150 per person (guests must be 21 and older). For additional information and ticket purchase, call 310-376-3550 or visit the website at http://www.cancersupportredondobeach.org. The South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard in Palos Verdes Estates.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will host a Community Breakfast with Congressman Ted Lieu on Wednesday, July 1 at 7 a.m. at the Palos Verdes Golf Club. This is a unique opportunity to hear Congressman Ted Lieu as he shares his first impressions of the Washington political scene. Elected last November to represent the 33rd Congressional District, Congressman Lieu will address key issues such as the federal budget, trade, transportation, the environment and veteran’s affairs at this breakfast event. Advance purchase tickets are $30 and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please RSVP by June 26. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.palosverdeschamber.com, call 310-377-8111 or via email at office@palosverdeschamber.com. The Palos Verdes Golf Club is located at 3301 Via Campesina in Palos Verdes Estates.

For all the Southern Rock fans out there…..The Marshall Tucker Band is playing at Saint Rocke on Wednesday, July 1.

♫Can’t you see, whoa, can’t you see♫
♫What that woman, Lord, she been doin’ to me♫

The Marshall Tucker Band got its start in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Still led today by founding member and lead singer Doug Gray, they represent a time and place in music that will never be duplicated. They earned seven gold and three platinum albums and their music has been featured on the soundtracks of several movies. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. with opening act Danny Hamilton. General admission tickets are $50 per person. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.saintrocke.com/event/806763-marshall-tucker-band-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 put on your calendar or buy tickets for NOW because they’re sure to fill up/sell out!

All the local 4th of July events are listed here:
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/special-events.php

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/mb-open-tennis-tournament-july-17-20-2014/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/white-light-white-night-july-18-2015/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/tequila-university-ortega-120-first-tuesday-of-every-month/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-beach-open-august-23-25-2013/

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 Vic Arevalo, Recreation Specialist with the Community Services Department of the City of Torrance and we talked about the various programs the City of Torrance provides for the community, including Movies in the Park, the Carpenter Wagon and other fun summertime activities. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/city-torrance-summer-programs/. 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 Jill Brunkhardt from Chevron, Nancy Vrankovic from the Simm’s Group and Martin Ensberg of Citizen’s Business Bank. Our guests are on the Manhattan Beach Chamber Executive Board and we’re going to talk about the different Chamber events that are scheduled for the rest of the year. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-beach-chamber-events/. Be sure to tune in every Friday morning for the latest Chamber news!

Have a fabulous South Bay Weekend!

Jackie

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com