South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide May 28, 2015

Weekend Guide

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South Bay Weekend Guide for May 28, 2015

Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of several favorite summertime amusements: concert series, movies in the park, big sports tournaments and other outdoor events. I’ve been busy gathering all the info and posting it to the website, so when you have a chance, visit the Things To Do/Special Events page and scroll down to see what’s on the agenda this summer.

I think we all tend to go to the Farmers’ Market closest to home but there are several terrific Farmers’ Markets throughout the South Bay. These are great community amenities that provide an opportunity to shop locally for the freshest, seasonal produce available and each one offers something a little different. I’ve compiled a handy list by day of the week here:http://southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-farmers-markets-schedule-3/2/. You know, just in case you want to try something different.

King Harbor Brewery is partnering with Kerry Gold to host a Cheese & Beer Pairing Friday, May 29 from 5 to 9 p.m. in their tasting room. The public is invited to attend this exclusive cheese and beer pairing event. Admission is free – cheese and beer pairings will be available for purchase. For additional information, visit the website athttp://kingharborbrewing.com/?age-verified=c039f92422. King Harbor Brewing Company is located at 2907 182 street in Redondo Beach.

Verte 2015 is a fundraiser to benefit Grades of Green, an environmental education non-profit whose vision is to make environmental protection second nature in young minds. The event will be held on Friday, May 29 at MBS Media Campus in Manhattan Beach. The Green Carpet Entrance and VIP Reception begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Cocktail Reception at 6:30 and Dinner at 7:30. Live entertainment starts at 9 p.m. Individual tickets are $350, VIP tickets are $500 and tables start at $2,500. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://verte.preclickbid.com/purchase-tickets/. MBS Media Campus is located at 1600 Rosecrans Avenue in Manhattan Beach.

Terranea Resort is proud to present Nelson’s Summer Concert Series – it kicked off last weekend and will run through Labor Day. Every Friday, Saturday and select Sundays from 5 to 9 p.m., guests will enjoy live music at Nelson’s cliff-side perch overlooking the deep blue. Local bands and musicians will play everything from Hawaiian Reggae to Classic Rock while the culinary team whips up delectable creations to complete the Nelson’s experience. Delicious food, fabulous music, incomparable vistas – summer is here and this is how it begins. Terranea Resort is located at 6610 Palos Verdes Drive South in Rancho Palos Verdes. For additional information, call (310) 265-2766 or visit the website athttp://www.terranea.com. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes.

The second annual Champions for Children 5k Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, May 30 at South Coast Botanic Gardens. The South Bay Children’s Health Center hopes to raise more than $55,000 to provide vital mental and oral health services for families in need. Run as an individual or put together a team. There will be incentive drawings for hitting fundraising goals and early team registration. The day will be filled with family friendly activities for children of all ages. Paid registration includes a t-shirt and a wonderful goody bag with items donated by the LA Lakers and other generous donors (while supplies last). The run/walk will follow one of the many paths through the shady paths of the South Coast Botanic Gardens. It is a circular path that goes up and down hills. To complete the 5K, runners/walkers will follow the marked path 3 times. Registration fee is $35 per person and $25 for children under 12. For additional information and to register, visit the website at http://www.sbchc.com/c4crun. South Coast Botanic Gardens is located at 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Hammitt is celebrating their seventh year with a special Anniversary Party & Sample Sale on Saturday, May 30 at Manhattan Beach Studios. The event features live entertainment, sample sale and a raffle giving away three Hammitt bags every five minutes starting at 10 a.m. In addition, there will be Equinox Pop Up Yoga Classes and Priv manicures, massages and braid bar. General admission is FREE and begins at 10 a.m. but all attendees must RSVP! Walk With Sally VIP All-Access Entry tickets are $100 and provides early and exclusive access to the sample sale and all activations from 9 to 10 a.m. 100% of proceeds will be donated to Walk with Sally. The Hammitt Sample Sale begins at noon with the afternoon wrapping up at 3 p.m. The event will take place on the New York Street back lot of MBS. General Admission begins at 10 a.m. All guests must register prior to the event for admittance and raffle entry. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.hammitt.com/pages/anniversary-party. The MBS Media Campus is located at 1600 Rosecrans Avenue in Manhattan Beach.

Sunday Funday Marina Concert & Cookout is back for the season at BALEENkitchen! The event takes place this Sunday, May 31. 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’s 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 athttp://www.hotelportofino.com/redondo-beach-baleen-restaurant.aspx. BALEENkitchen is located at 260 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach.

Terranea Resort kicks off the summer season with Music on the Meadows. The concert will take place on Sunday, May 31 from noon to 5 p.m. Terranea invites guests of all ages for an afternoon filled with musical headliners including the Old 97’s front man Rhett Miller. General Admission tickets are available for $25; VIP tickets are available for $75 and include a special meet and greet with the Old 97’s and a private reception with complimentary cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres from noon to 2 p.m. In addition, concert guests may choose from a variety of Farm-to-Terranea signature dishes and a selection of wines and craft beers. For additional information, call (310) 265-2766 or visit the website at http://www.terranea.com. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes.

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!

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

http://southbaybyjackie.com/celebrate-wellness-june-28-2015/

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 Chris Wolf, Executive Director for the Torrance Cultural Arts Center Foundation and he told us all about the second annual South Bay’s Got Talent event and a few other things going on at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it here http://southbaybyjackie.com/south-bays-got-talent/. 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 Emily Gee from Grades of Green about the annual fundraiser, Verte 2015, taking place Friday, May 29 at MBS Media Campus in Manhattan Beach. Listen to the program live at 8 a.m. here: http://southbaybyjackie.com/grades-green-verte-2015-fundraiser/. Tune in every Friday morning at 8 a.m. for the latest Chamber news!

Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com