Community Corner
South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide June 28, 2018
Everything you want to know about the events going on in the South Bay this weekend is here!
So we all know that the Fourth of July falls on a Wednesday this year. What some of you may not know is that the City of Redondo Beach has scheduled the annual Seaside Lagoon Fireworks show for Sunday, July 1. There was a bit of back and forth at the City Council meeting a couple of weeks ago as to whether they could reschedule the event back to the 4th after numerous community members expressed their displeasure with the date change. In the words of a couple of City Council members, “It was a boneheaded decision.” Yes, it certainly was. I have no idea where that decision stands but they’re still selling tickets for the 1st. In addition, the renamed RAT Beach Fireworks Show, privately funded this year by Pedone’s Pizza and a funding site, has hit a major snag. The City of Torrance is now requiring the RAT Beach Fireworks Committee to pay $50,000 to cover police/fire expenses. I know any fireworks show requires a permit from the city, but I’m curious….. did the City charge the Briles family $50,000 for each of the 17 years they hosted it to cover those city service costs? You can read more about this debacle at https://easyreadernews.com/fourth-of-july-rat-beach-fireworks-in-limbo/ and http://tbrnews.com/news/redondo_beach/torrance-beach-july-th-fireworks-in-jeopardy/article_c563faa2-74bc-11e8-8c1c-230da2802bbe.html. Redondo Beach may not have any fireworks on the Fourth but never fear, there are other South Bay firework shows scheduled for the Fourth listed below that will surely be spectacular!
Walk With Sally celebrates the summer season with the White Light White Night Kick Off Party tonight, Thursday, June 28 at 6 p.m. at Shade Hotel Redondo Beach. The annual White Light White Night fundraising event will be held on the rooftop of The Plaza at Continental Park on Saturday, July 28and the Kickoff Party will offer guests a preview of the big event. The evening will feature live music, sips, bites and the first chance to purchase WLWN tickets. Tickets are $25 per person. For additional information, visit the website at https://donate.walkwithsally.org/event/white-light-white-night-kick-off-2018/e186579. Shade Hotel is located at 655 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA.
A Homeowner’s Town Hall will take place tonight, Thursday, June 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Zamperini Field at Torrance Airport. This FREE event is the first in a series of informational seminars for homeowners. Speakers include Carol Quan from the LA County Assessor’s Office; Ben HSU from Stewart Title; and Lauren Cotner of Douglas Elliman. A Q&A will follow. Topics include:
-What happens when you transfer real property to your children/grandchildren
-How to take your current property base tax to a new home
-Lower your property tax bills through tax exemptions and exceptions
-Can I really lose my home equity, is title fraud real?
-Ballot Initiative that would dramatically expand Proposition 13 for long time homeowners… and more.
Attendees will enjoy light refreshments, free parking and a raffle. RSVP required! For additional information and registration, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/homeowners-town-hall-tickets-46946148193. Zamperini Field at Torrance Airport is located at 3301 Airport Drive, Torrance, CA 90505.
Amuse Music Center presents Music & Munch every Friday through July 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Promenade on the Peninsula. Shoppers can grab lunch from one of the Promenade on the Peninsula restaurants and enjoy live music near the splash pad. It’s a pleasant way to kick off the weekend! Visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/221572948596250/. Promenade on the Peninsula is located at 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, CA.
The Manhattan Beach Arts Center presents the Opening Reception: Day in the Life of Manhattan Beach Exhibition on Friday, June 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. Celebrate national Parks and Rec Month and experience everyday life in Manhattan Beach! Revel in leisure and recreation through the eyes and lenses of local artists and enjoy original artwork by the community in a variety of media, depicting the hometown feel of the City. This exhibition is a portrait of Manhattan Beach and its progressive, laid back lifestyle familiar to all! Enjoy a Day in the Life of Manhattan Beach. The Opening Reception is FREE to attend and the exhibition will be on display June 29 through August 5, 2018. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.citymb.info/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/62999/1192. Manhattan Beach Art Center is located at 1560 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
The Redondo Pier Association in partnership with King Harbor Association presents the final Family Movie Night of the season at the Redondo Beach Pier on Friday June 29 at 8 p.m. The community is invited to bring their beach chairs and settle in for a screening of Wonder Woman. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and visit one of the many restaurants located on Fisherman’s Wharf, the International Boardwalk and the adjacent Redondo Beach Marina for dine-in or take-out prior to the movie screening. For a complete list of businesses, visit http://RedondoPier.com/directory. These events are free and open to the public and take place between 8 and 10 p.m. where the International Boardwalk meets the Redondo Beach Pier below Kincaid’s in the octagon. 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.
Nick Gantt presents Comedy Pop Up on Friday, June 29 from 8 to 10 p.m.at the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club. Come enjoy a night out with some of LA’s funniest comics! The event features Thomas Dale (Chelsea Lately, @midnight); Candice Thompson (The Tonight Show w/Jimmy Fallon, The Struggle Podcast); D.J. Demers (Conan); Nick Guerra (The Tonight Show w/Jimmy Fallon, Last Comic Standing); and Alex Hooper (America’s Got Talent, Comedy Central’s Roast Battle). Beer and wine will be available for purchase and there’s plenty of parking available right outside the venue. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Show is 18+. General Admission Tickets are $12 online at and $20 at the door. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.comedypopupla.com/. The Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club is located at 2515 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
The Point hosts Cars & Coffee on Saturday, June 30 from 7 to 9 a.m. Car enthusiasts and their four wheeled companions are invited to drive over and enjoy free coffee and donuts. For additional information, visit http://www.thepointsb.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54. The Point is located at 850 South Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo, CA 90245.
Torrance Memorial will host a FREE Educational Lecture, Brunch & Screening Event on Saturday, June 30, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon at the Hoffman Health Conference Center. A panel of cancer specialists from Torrance Memorial and Cedars-Sinai will address the latest research and advances in the treatment of liver cancer, as well risk factors associated with Hepatitis B and C at this free brunch and screening event. Hepatitis B and C viruses are global health problems that cause acute and chronic infections, which can lead to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). These infections are the leading cause for HCC worldwide and are associated with significant mortality, accounting for more than 1.3 million deaths per year. Liver cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, with HCC representing approximately 90 percent of all primary liver cancer cases. Understanding the role of Hepatitis B and C viral infections in HCC development is essential for the future design of treatments and therapies for this cancer. Speakers include:
• Dr. Neil Bhayani Surgical approaches and advances in treating liver cancer
• Dr. Thai Ha Liver Cirrhosis and reduction factors
• Dr. Tonny Lee Epidemiology, risk factors and hepatitis B & C
• Dr. Mazen Noureddin Latest research in treatment of liver cancer
For additional information, call 310-517-4711. Reservations are required. The Hoffman Health Conference Center is located at 3315 Medical Center Drive, Torrance CA 90505.
The Unified Small Business Alliance celebrates the Grand Opening of Cafe Tre Venezie on Saturday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to noon. Attendees will enjoy finger foods, coffee drinks and networking with USBA members. This event is FREE to attend! For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/275599166341919/. Caffe Tre Venezie is located at 3525 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, CA 90505.
The Automobile Driving Museum presents ESMoA Day on Saturday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come to the Automobile Driving Museum and join ESMOA (the El Segundo Museum of Art) for an Experience 35: Grounded event. Create your own travel journal and record places you’ve visited and your personal journeys. Create real toys out of simple household projects. Enjoy creative STEAM activities in this collaborative event with two local El Segundo museums. This event is FREE to attend! For additional information, contact Miguel Aguilar, Educational Programs Manager at 310-909-0950 or via email at miguela@theadm.org or visit the website at https://www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/event/esmoa-summer-experience-lax-day-at-the-adm/. The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA.
Summers Sports Bar will host Summers’ Fest Teen Music Showcase onSaturday, June 30 from 3 to 8 p.m. The concert will feature four teen bands from the South Bay – Alinea, Chroma Haze, The DropOffs and Good Vibes. A raffle and silent auction will raise funds for Mira Costa End Epilepsy. This is a FREE family-friendly event and all ages are welcome to attend. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/239703200115043/. Summers Sports Bar is located at 3770 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
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Destination: Art presents the annual Downtown Torrance ArtWalk onSaturday, June 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. Art galleries, retail establishments and restaurants have teamed up for a fine art walking tour of Torrance’s first commercial district. Outstanding artists from all over the South Bay will be showcased at the participating venues. The community is encouraged to come by and enjoy the art and downtown restaurants and shops. Artwalk 2018 starts at Destination: Art, the unique artist studio and gallery, where the Awards Reception for the winners of its annual Associate Artists Exhibition is from 4 to 7 pm. Pick up a map of the ArtWalk there. Artists will be paired with 16 retail establishments, where the public can see artists at work, engage in conversation and then step inside participating merchants’ locations, all within a few blocks of this distinctive area of Torrance. Art will be for sale on the patio and in the parking lot of The Depot Restaurant. Retail businesses will stay open late to welcome the crowds into their shops, and several restaurants have planned ArtWalk specials. For additional information, visit the website at http://destinationartsouthbay.blogspot.com.
The City of Lomita presents the annual Founder’s Day Celebration onSaturday, June 30 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Lomita Park. The public is invited to this FREE event which will include music, carnival games, food trucks, performances by local groups and more. The evening will culminate with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. For additional information, call 310-326-0140 or visit http://www.lomita.com/cityhall. Lomita Park is located at 24428 Eshelman Avenue in Lomita.
Lomita Alehouse will host the very first Lomita Craft Beer Festival onSaturday, June 30 from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy some great local craft beer, an award winning food truck, and fantastic live tunes, while benefitting an amazing charity! Participating breweries include King Harbor, Scholb, Three Wea3rs, Yorkshire Square, Zymurgy, and more to be announced. Lomita Alehouse is also celebrating their second anniversary, so there will be plenty to see and do! Tickets are $30 for unlimited beer samples! Event takes place rain or shine. Must be 21+ to enter venue. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/242204403180284/. Lomita Alehouse is located at 24123 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717.
A screening of Wild Style will take place on Saturday, June 30 at 6 p.m. at ShockBoxx Gallery. Wild Style takes place in 1981 in New York and centers around graffiti artists, Zoro (played by Lee Quiñones) and his encounters with an uptown journalist named, Virginia (played by Patti Astor).[6] More so than its story, however, the film is notable for featuring several prominent figures from early hip hop culture such as Busy Bee Starski, Fab Five Freddy, The Cold Crush Brothers and Grandmaster Flash. Throughout the movie there are scenes depicting activities common in the early days of hip hop. These include MCing, turntablism, graffiti and b-boying. The film demonstrates the interconnections between music, dance and art in the development of hip hop culture. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the movie starting at 7:30 p.m. In addition to the movie, the evening also features live body painting by Paul Roustan and one of the stars of the movie, Patti Astor. For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/shockboxx.project/. ShockBoxx Gallery is located at 636 Cypress Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA.
The City of Torrance Community Services Department and local Homeowners Associations are proud to sponsor Movies in the Park. These movie nights will take place at various parks throughout the city this summer. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Pack up a picnic basket, blanket and lawn chairs and join friends and neighbors for an evening of family-friendly cinematic entertainment as the parks convert into outdoor movies theaters. Each event will feature a different movie beginning at dusk (around 8 p.m.) so bring a jacket, popcorn, cocoa and snacks and join in the fun! The schedule is as follows:
-Saturday June 30: Paddington 2, Victor Park, 4727 Emerald Street
-Saturday, July 28: Despicable Me 3, El Retiro Park, 126 Vista del Parque
-Saturday, August 25: Moana, Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard
For additional information, call 310-618-2930 or visit the website at https://www.torranceca.gov/our-city/recreation/special-events/movies-in-the-park.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy offers a calendar full of special activities and monthly events. For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://pvplc.org/.
Update your jewelry wardrobe while helping women who are entering the workplace! Bring one of your gently used pieces of jewelry to Ten Thousand Villages https://worldwidewest.dressforsuccess.org/. Ten Thousand Villages is located at 1907 South Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach.
Terranea Resort will offer an array of activities for the whole family duringFun Week, including the annual Music on the Meadows oceanfront concert, fireworks cruise, daily falconry, surfing lessons, and much more, July 1 through July 8. To view the schedule, visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/fun-week-terranea/. For pricing, details and reservations, contact Terranea’s Experience Center at 310-265-2851, or visit the website athttps://www.terranea.com/fun-week. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
Yarnbomb Redondo will return for its second year of craft art and yarn installation on Sunday, July 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at Franklin Park. This temporary installation of public art activates the neighborhood gathering space with an evolving and participatory art installation created with yarn. Generated by members of the community, with assistance from artists, the concentration of yarn “bombing” artworks will be on signposts and trees throughout the park. All ages and experience are welcome and encouraged to participate. Yarnbomb Redondo will host a number of community gatherings throughout the summer in support of the art installation. OnSunday, July 1 between noon and 4 p.m., the public is invited to kick off the project with individual yarnbombing creations, and on Saturday, July 14between noon and 4 p.m., a free community crochet and knitting workshop will be held. Both events will be at Franklin Park. Additionally, Opera on Tap Los Angeles (OOTLA) will provide a public performance in Franklin Park onThursday, July 26 at 6:15 p.m. OOTLA will celebrate the things about opera that coincide with summer — sizzling scenarios, fun fortissimos, and dazzling divas and divos. All are invited to sing along as highly trained, devoted singers bring some opera (and a sunny surprise or two) to the park! Families are encouraged to bring a blanket and low chairs to picnic during an evening of great music. All park rules must by followed at all times. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.redondo.org/publicart or contact the Cultural Arts Division at 310-318-0644. If you would like to volunteer for Yarnbomb Redondo, please contact Lesley Elwood at art4redondo@gmail.com. Franklin Park is located at 807 Inglewood Avenue in Redondo Beach.
Celebrate the land of the free while admiring the shining sea this Independence Day at Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach. The hotel announced the details of the 21 and over Red, White & Aqua Pool Party taking place on Sunday, July 1 from 1 to 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy music, refreshing drinks and delicious bites. Cabana and Bottle Service are available; call 310-921-8940 for details. $20 cover charge, tickets will be sold at the door. For additional information, visit the website at http://rb.shadehotel.com/ or call 310-921-8940. Shade Redondo Beach is located at 655 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The City of Redondo Beach will celebrate Independence Day on Sunday, July 1 beginning at 2 p.m. at Seaside Lagoon. This family friendly event will feature first come, first serve seating throughout the Seaside Lagoon. Bring your beach chairs, blankets and umbrellas (tents are not permitted). Gates open at 2 p.m. and lifeguards will be on duty. All day fun for the kids includes swimming in the warm water lagoon, inflatable slides, arts & crafts, party music with a live DJ, and a special menu of food and beverages from Ruby’s Diner. Attendees are also welcome to bring prepared foods and drinks. The event will be alcohol free; no alcohol sales inside the lagoon and no outside alcohol will be permitted. Seaside Lagoon offers a safe, family-friendly atmosphere to celebrate the 4th of July! Tickets are $25 per person. Parking is available at the Marina Parking Lot, and Pier and Plaza Garages.
Ten Thousand Villages is offering a Make & Take Workshop: Quilled Gift Cards on Sunday, July 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. Quilling is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to form designs. Learn the art of quilling where each card is a work of art. The Quilling Kit that contains everything you need to make eight 2-1/2” x 3-1/2” gift enclosures (4 designs): a quilling pen, paper cutter, tweezers, cards and envelopes and colorful paper strips. Suitable for ages 12 and over. Quilling Card is a Fair Trade partner of Ten Thousand Villages, employing more than 300 local quillers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Their employees receive a safe, stable work environment as well as housing, healthcare and food benefits. The class is $30 per person. RSVP and advance payment are required. To RSVP, call Brittany at 310-465-1600. Ten Thousand Villages is located at 1907 South Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach.
The Palos Verdes Land Conservancy presents the Beauty of Nature Film Series: Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey on Sunday, July 1 at 5 p.m.at Peninsula High School. Fred Beckey is the legendary American “Dirtbag” mountaineer whose name is spoken in hushed tones around campfires. This rebel climber’s pioneering ascents and lifestyle form an iconic legacy that continues to inspire generations. The cost is $10 per person. Free for 18 years and under. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://pvplc.org/_events/filmseries.asp. Peninsula High School is located at 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA.
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Shade Hotel Redondo Beach will host a Fireworks Viewing Party onSunday, July 1 beginning at 6 p.m. at Sea Level. For a premium fireworks viewing experience, Sea Level at Shade Hotel will open its doors and guests can begin staking out their optimum viewing spot. Cozy up next to your loved ones and enjoy the show from the hotel’s Marina-Front Promenade overlooking the harbor. Reservations are required at Sea Level Restaurant; call 310-921-8950. For additional information, visit the website at http://rb.shadehotel.com/dine/. Sea Level at Shade Hotel is located at 655 North Harbor Drive in Redondo Beach.
The City of Manhattan Beach presents the annual Concerts in the Parkseries kicking off Sunday, July 1 with a Salute to the Troops and running through September 2. The series is a summer-long event held at Polliwog Park and takes place every Sunday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Concerts in the Park has featured such artists as the Doo-Wah Riders, Nathan Shrake, Elvis and Beatles tribute Bands, as well as a host of other talented musicians. These performances are free to the public. There are no dogs, barbecues or wheeled vehicles allowed at any time in the concert area. Umbrellas and pop-up tents may be set up before and after the concert but once the concert begins, you will be required to take them down. Get out your beach chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and head to Polliwog Park for some classic summertime fun! For additional information and concert schedule, visit the website at http://www.citymb.info/departments/parks-and-recreation/cultural-arts/concerts/concerts-in-the-park-bands. Polliwog Park is located at 1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Manhattan Beach.
Join Beach Cities Health District for the FREE Summer Fitness Series: Mindful Yoga on the Beach, Monday evenings in July at 6:30 p.m. The weekly event takes place on the sand south of the Manhattan Beach Pier. Get moving and de-stress with this free, public event that brings together community, fitness and fun! Everyone is welcome to participate — women, men and children — and you can participate at your own pace. By all means, invite friends, family and co-workers! Registration starts at 6 p.m.with the hour long yoga class beginning at 6:30. All participants must sign a waiver. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable, athletic clothing and bring a jacket in case of cool weather. Classes will be led by certified instructors from the Center for Health & Fitness. For additional information and to register, call 310.374.3426 or visit the website at http://www.bchd.org/freefitness. The Manhattan Beach Pier is located at the western end of Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Manhattan Beach.
The Village Runner presents the annual Fourth of July 5K Run/Walk & Firecracker Dash sponsored by UCLA Health. This very popular local event gets underway at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4 in front of the Village Runner store in Riviera Village. The route starts on Catalina Avenue and heads north three blocks to Avenue I for a left turn west to the Esplanade. The course continues north to Torrance Boulevard for a U-turn to retrace the route back to the finish line. There will be chip timing, water stations, sponsored refreshments, age division awards and cash prizes to the top three overall male and female runners in the 5K and all participants will receive a 4th of July Run t-shirt. For additional information and registration, call 310-375-2626 or visit the website at http://www.villagerunner.com/4th-of-july-5k/. The Village Runner is located at 1811-A South Catalina Avenuein Riviera Village in Redondo Beach.
G.I. Joe Boot Camp hosts the annual Push Up Challenge on Wednesday, July 4 in Riviera Village during the Fourth of July 5K Run/Walk. The event is free to enter and will begin at 9:15 a.m. G.I. Joe, aka Joe Charles, challenges all participants – men, women and adolescents – to perform his “One Push-Up” for a $1,000 cash prize. The last man, woman or child standing, will get paid! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.mbbootcamp.com/push-up-challenge.html. The Village Runner Store is located at 1811-A South Catalina, Redondo Beach 90277.
The El Segundo Recreation & Parks Department proudly presents the 4th of July Community Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular on Wednesday, July 4. The celebration is an all-day event with activities for the entire family and takes place in Recreation Park. The fun gets underway at 10 a.m.with a Hula Hoop contest, water balloon toss, sack races and more. The El Segundo Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a pie eating contest at 1:30 p.m.followed by a watermelon eating contest at 2:15 p.m. sponsored by the El Segundo Rotary Club. Proceeds from the food and snack booths will benefit local community and school groups. Enjoy live music at Stevenson Field from 5 to 8:45 p.m. Wristband required! The fireworks show sponsored by Chevron blasts off at 9 p.m. with expanded seating opportunities including general admission, senior citizen and resident priority seating. For additional information, call 310-524-2700 or visit the website at http://elsegundo.org/depts/recreation/special_events/default.asp. Recreation Park is located at 401 East Sheldon Street in El Segundo.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes presents the annual 4th of JulyCelebration on Wednesday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Point Vicente Park and RPV Civic Center. Gather family and friends to enjoy all the fun. Listen to live music performed by Boomer McLellan and the Rhythm Rangers, the Palos Verdes Symphonic Band, and PV Strings. Enjoy line dancing on the stage; visit the arts and crafts section for kids and families; participate in family contests for hula hooping, pie eating, watermelon rolling and an egg toss! Visit the midway with rides and games for all ages. Take in the Jim Gamble puppet show and visit local community booths. There will also be pony rides and a petting zoo, plenty of food options and a beer and wine garden. Admission to the celebration is free, and complimentary shuttle service will be provided to and from the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. On-site parking will be available on a first come, first-served basis for $5 per vehicle. For additional information, call 310-544-5260 or visit the website at http://www.rpvca.gov. Point Vicente Park and RPV Civic Center are located at 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Terranea Resort and Saint Rocke celebrate Independence Day with Music on the Meadows on Wednesday, July 4 from 2 to 9 p.m. Terranea invites guests of all ages for an afternoon and evening filled with musical artists including headliners Al Jardine and Ambrosia. General admission tickets are $65 (does not include parking). VIP Early Bird Admission Tickets include (1) Farm-to-Terranea box – includes one hot or cold food selection, one side and one dessert; (2) Drink tickets per person – Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic Beverages available; Access to VIP Hangout Area; VIP Artist Meet & Greet (does not include parking). In addition, concert goers may purchase a variety of Farm-to-Terranea signature dishes and a selection of wines and craft beers. Outside food and drink, pets, umbrellas, coolers and personal chairs are not permitted. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.ticketweb.com/event/terraneas-music-on-the-meadows-terranea-tickets/8442495?pl=saintro. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes.
The City of Gardena will host the annual 4th of July Celebration at Rowley Park on Wednesday, July 4 beginning at 5 p.m. The event features fireworks and food trucks. Attendees should bring their own blankets, lawn chairs and umbrellas for an evening in the park. The fireworks show will begin at dusk. Personal fireworks are not permitted. For additional information, call 310-217-9537 or visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1713226895379436/. Rowley Park is located at 13220 South Van Ness Avenue in Gardena.
Unsure whether this event will actually happen, see opening paragraph…… The private fireworks show held off Torrance Beach on the Fourth of July returns on Wednesday, July 4 and will now be known as The RAT Beach Fireworks. Mike Russell, owner of Pedone’s Pizzeria in Redondo Beach, announced they’re going to fund the fireworks show for three of the next six years, in honor of the Pedone Family, the original owners of the restaurant. Until 2016, a local resident provided a spectacular fireworks show from a barge off Torrance Beach. Jackie Briles had been arranging and paying for the fireworks display for many years, much to the delight of the locals. The fireworks became a wildly popular, annual, neighborhood event – but when Jackie passed in 2016, the family decided it would be the last year. If you plan to attend, please be patient. The City takes drastic traffic measures and blocks off most of the residential streets, so getting in and out of the area can be frustrating. After the show, the surrounding area turns into a giant parking lot and it can take up to two hours just to get to PCH. If at all possible, leave the car at home and walk or bike to the beach.
The City of Torrance will host the Fourth of July Fireworks Show onWednesday, July 4 at 9 p.m. at the Torrance Civic Center. The 20-minute show will feature a patriotic soundtrack to complement the more than 1,000 shells being fired. The internal Civic Center parking lot will be closed for the launching of the fireworks, however surrounding parking lots will be open for the general public to view the show. In addition, the Toyota Sports Complex and a portion of the Courthouse parking lot will be open for public viewing. Tickets will be required to enter the Toyota Sports Complex viewing area. These FREE tickets are available now, and must be picked up in advance from either the Cultural Arts Center Box office at the James Armstrong Theatre (3330 Civic Center Drive) or from the Community Services Department located in the West Annex of City Hall (3031 Torrance Blvd). Box Office hours are Tuesday-Friday, from 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturdayfrom noon to 8 p.m. The Community Services Department will be open to distribute tickets today through Friday, July 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.There are a limited number of tickets available for access to the Toyota Sports complex. All other areas will be available on a first come, first served basis. There is a humongous list of prohibited items which you can view at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-4th-july-fireworks-show/. Staff will be posted at the entrance to ensure that prohibited items do not enter the facility. The City recommends that bags not be brought into the facility, and reserves the right to conduct bag checks. Torrance CitiCABLE will broadcast the show live on Time Warner Cable Channel 3, Frontier FiOS Channel 31, over the air on KNET 25.2 and online at http://TorranceCA.Gov/CableTV/15747.htm. Gates to the Toyota Sports Complex will open at 7 p.m., and will close 30 minutes after the show ends. In an effort to protect the synthetic turf field, no food or drinks (excluding bottled water) will be allowed into the complex, and only chairs with rounded bottoms such as beach chairs will be allowed. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.torranceca.gov/services/4th-of-july. The LA County Courthouse parking lot is located at Maple Avenue, north of Torrance Blvd. The Toyota Sports Complex is located at 555 Maple Avenue.
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Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/kat-monk-exhibition-shockboxx-gallery/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/redondo-beach-summer-of-music-concert-series/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/mb-chamber/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/first-fridays/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/fishtivities-sea-lab/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/pound-pool-party/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/el-segundo-summer-concerts-in-the-park-series/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lunada-bay-summer-concerts/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/shakespeare-by-the-sea-2/
This event listing is current as of yesterday, but new events are posted EVERY DAY, so be sure to check the website for updates athttp://www.southbaybyjackie.co... for details on these and other events
happening throughout the South Bay.
This is the last chance to save big on tickets for the Palos Verdes Concours D’Elegance taking place on Sunday, September 30 at Zamperini Field! 2018 is the 25th Anniversary of the Palos Verdes Concours D’Elegance and they’ve been celebrating the first half of the year by providing an opportunity for people to obtain tickets to this year’s event for just $25 each. Sadly, this special will end with the month of June. On July 1 they will be increasing the ticket pricing. You still have time! Between now and the end of this Saturday, June 30, general admission tickets will remain at just $25 each. Get ’em while you can! For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.pvconcours.org/.
The Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair is accepting applications for the Arts and Crafts booths through July 10. To download the application, visit http://www.mbfair.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-Arts-Crafts-Application.pdf. If you have any questions, email artsandcraft@mbfair.org. Also, if you are interested in participating in the Hometown Fair Battle of the Bands, the application is online at http://www.MBfair.org, or reach out to Mark Lipps at mark@marklipps.com.
The El Segundo Chamber of Commerce, the El Segundo Police Officers Association and the Automobile Driving Museum present the Main Street Car Show in Downtown El Segundo later this summer. Register now for the 2018 El Segundo Main Street Car Show taking place on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Advance registration is $30 per car entry or $35 day-of entry. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-main-street-el-segundo-car-show-registration-46232246895?aff=eac2. For Sponsorship Opportunities or questions, contact the Chamber at 310-322-1220 or via email at info@elsegundochamber.org.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guests are Chef Michael Shafer, owner of The Depot; David Wolfram, President of Destination: Art; Laurie Latham Brandt, co-owner of the Red Car Brewery & Restaurant; and Rebecca Chere, Owner of Organically At Your Best Spa; and we’re going to learn about the Downtown Torrance Art Walk taking place onSaturday, June 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/downtown-torrance-art-walk-2018/. Tune in every Thursday at 8 a.m.to keep up with what’s going down throughout in the South Bay!
Tomorrow morning on The South Bay Show: Manhattan Beach 360 our guest is Dana Murray, a marine scientist and the Environmental Manager for the City of Manhattan Beach and this morning, we’re doing to learn about the various environmental policies Dana is currently working on for Manhattan Beach. You can listen live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/dana-murray-city-mb-environmental-manager/. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s new in Manhattan Beach!
Have a wonderful Fourth of July everybody and a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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