South Bay By Jackie Weekend Guide October 6, 2016

A couple of thoughts…. It seems that Halloween has officially taken over the entire month of October. Back in the day, you’d start seeing pumpkins and other decorations about ten days before the big night. These days, entire homes are swathed in spider webs and other creepy things the first week in October. And, yes, the giant bags of candy are already in the stores. I place my carved pumpkin on the doorstep the week before, just because it only looks good that long….and I buy the candy the day before (for obvious reasons). On another subject, the new Shade Hotel Redondo Beach is in the process of opening and hosted a big, public event last weekend. I’m a supporter of the redevelopment of the harbor and Shade is the first step in that process. It’s an incredible facility and wonderful amenity for the community. When you have a chance, you must stop by and check out the view from the rooftop – it offers a completely new perspective. Never before have we had the opportunity to view the coast and bay from this vantage point…….it is, SPECTACULAR!

On Friday, October 7, several South Bay Police Departments will be participating in National Coffee with a Cop Day. The Coffee with a Cop program was started by our own Hawthorne Police Department in 2011 as a way to help “break down barriers” between police and the community. The concept is simple, Police officers and community members come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. Since 2011, Coffee with a Cop has done wonders for community trust and partnership building. One of the keys to Coffee with a Cop’s success is that it removes the physical barriers that routinely exist between police officers and community members, allowing for the relaxed, one-on-one interactions which are the necessary foundation of partnerships. Informal contact in a friendly atmosphere increases trust between police officers and the members of our community which is critical to public safety and problem solving.
·Members of the Hawthorne PD will be at McDonald’s from 8 to 10 a.m. For additional information, visit the website at http://hawthornepolice.com/. McDonald’s is located at 5310 West Rosecrans Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250.
·Members of the Manhattan Beach PD will be at McDonald’s from 8 to 11 a.m. For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/manhattanbchpd/?fref=ts. McDonald’s is located at 1203 Artesia Boulevard in Manhattan Beach.
·Members of the Redondo Beach PD will be at The Fika Company from 8 to 10 a.m. For additional information, contact Mike Diehr at 310-379-2477. The Fika Company is located at 350 North Pacific Coast Highway.
·Members of the Torrance PD will be at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf from 5 to 7 p.m. For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TorrancePD. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is located at 21300 Hawthorne Boulevard at the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce presents access the candidates on Friday, October 7 at Palos Verdes Golf Club beginning at 11:30 a.m. This is a unique opportunity to hear the candidates present their views on issues directly impacting the business community. The event begins at 11:30 with networking, lunch and the program at 11:45, followed by a Q & A session. Panelists include candidates for the 33rd Congressional District, incumbent Congressman Ted Lieu and physician Kenneth Wright; candidates for State Assembly District 66, incumbent David Hadley and Deputy Attorney General Al Muratsuchi; and candidates for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors District 4, Congresswoman Janice Hahn and Steve Napolitano, Senior Deputy to L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe. The Forum will be moderated by Tara O’Brien of Kaiser Permanente. Elected officials from the four Peninsula cities and business leaders will also be in attendance. Tickets are $45 per person. For additional information and ticket purchase, contact the Chamber at 310-377-8111, via email at
The Redondo Beach Art Group (RBAG) is proud to present the annual Power of Art event beginning Friday, October 7 and running through Sunday, October 9. The exhibit will be held at the MA Center in Redondo Beach and admission is FREE. The event kicks off with an Artists’ Reception on Friday, October 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. Guests will enjoy a gift gallery, opportunity drawing, silent auction, art workshops, children’s projects, food trucks and more! Hours are as follows:

Friday, October 7: 6 – 10 p.m. FREE valet parking!
Saturday, October 8: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 9: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For additional information and schedule of events, visit the website at http://www.rbag.org/. The MA Center is located at 128 South Catalina in Redondo Beach.

Hillary and Yaya of Shine Studio will celebrate the Grand Opening of their new fitness studio on Friday, October 7 from 6 to 8 p.m.They have created a one-of-a-kind fitness studio in Redondo Beach and their motto is #LOVEYOURWORKOUT because they believe that exercise should be fun! As a body positive studio, they will support you throughout your fitness journey and offer a place for a no judgement, carefree workout. They’ll be offering classes like Cardio Dance, POUND, and are even creating their own barre workout called BarreBabe. Attendees will enjoy a raffle, bites, beverages, and can sign up for a week of FREE classes. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.shinestudiorb.com/. Shine Studio is located at 730 South Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 105, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

The Theatre Lovers Conservancy presents The Ladder Plays on October 7, 8, 14 & 15 at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse. The newly formed Theatre Lovers Conservatory, dedicated to bringing ‘theatre for grownups’ to Hermosa and the South Bay, invites the community to attend this inaugural production. The shows start at8 p.m. The Ladder Plays are a series of vignettes by award-winning playwright Lisa Soland which exam the ups and downs of being human. Enjoy dinner in downtown Hermosa and afterward, stroll to the Playhouse to see this thought-provoking, funny play. Tickets are $30 in advance and can be purchased online at https://www.showtix4u.com/#!/page_Events. For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TheatreLoversConservatory/. The Hermosa Beach Playhouse is located at 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach 90254.

Glass House Studio presents the annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.on the lawn of the Hermosa Beach Community Center. There are dozens of pumpkin patches throughout the South Bay this time of year but this is one very special patch you don’t want to miss! The event features thousands of glass pumpkins on display and for sale to the public. Pumpkin pie is fleeting but these unique works of art will be enjoyed for years to come! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Hermosa Arts Foundation. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.glasshouse.ws/. The Hermosa Beach Community Center is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach. Parking is available behind the building.

The Torrance Historical Society & Museum is hosting the Original Fall Tour of Historic Homes in Old Torrance on Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, both days. This biennial event is open to the general public. For a $25 donation, guests can tour the inside of a half dozen homes, and will see how others have renovated, updated and decorated their historic homes to accommodate today’s life-style, yet managed to preserve the charming architecture and characteristics of the past. Complimentary lemonade and Torrance Bakery Cookies will be served from the historic 1925 Woman’s Club with an added bonus of Views of Torrance by the Torrance Artist Guild and Destination: Art. As guests stroll the tree-lined streets of Old Torrance, they will also see plein air artists at work. The homes on the tour reflect an eclectic mix – from Spanish Colonial Revival to Craftsman Bungalow to California Ranch to English Tudor Revival – which characterize and add to the charm of Old Torrance founded 1912. Homes on the Tour were built between 1922 and 1940. Each home will have a Model A car parked in front of it courtesy of South Bay Touring A’s. Additional elements of the Home Tour include . . . .
•Hear your footsteps echo through a 1924, renovation-ready Craftsman Bungalow home
•Special display of Hometown Hero, Louis Zamperini (in Museum)
•Opportunity to win a Progressive Dinner for six in three Historic Homes – drawing to be held on November 10, 2016 (winner will be notified) – tickets $10 each or 3/$25 – Dinner will be Saturday, January 21, 2017.

Tickets for the Original Fall Tour of Historic Homes may be purchased directly from the Torrance Historical Society & Museum either day of the tour – there are no advanced ticket purchases. The homes may viewed in any order, on either day, and all are within walking distance from the Museum, the furthest being six blocks away. Local restaurants will be offering Home Tour Specials. The self-guided Original Fall Tour of Historic Homes begins at the Torrance Historical Society & Museum. Proceeds from the fundraiser directly benefit the Museum – archiving activities, historical discoveries, research projects, special programs, its operation and exhibits. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.torrancehistoricalsociety.org/. The Torrance Historical Society & Museum is located at 1345 Post Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501.

Berry Bly and Smackfest present South Bay Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 8 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Bay Club Redondo Beach. Attendees will enjoy beers from over a dozen local, craft breweries, as well as some fine wines and liquors. There will also be Oktoberfest-like seating (perfect for flip cup), amazing food from local restaurants and music from DJ Quasar and Joe’s Band. This inaugural event is sure to be a blast! Costumes are encouraged, so be sure to wear your lederhosen. Tickets are $35 – $60 and can be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-bay-oktoberfest-tickets-27020703652. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1586844728277230/?notif_t=plan_user_invited¬if_id=1473375971038073. Bay Club is located at 819 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe presents Sketchy Business on Saturday, October 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pier Avenue Second Story Theater. Directed by Sean Hannaway, Brian Weir and Special Guest Director Kendra Nicholson, the show combines sketch and improvised comedy. This show will be in memorial to friend of the troupe, Andy Araujo. All proceeds from the show will be donated to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. General admission tickets are $10 and $8 for seniors. For Additional information and ticket purchase, call (310) 318-1705 or visit the website at http://www.AprilsFoolsImprov.com. The Pier Avenue Second Story Theater is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.

The Redondo Pier and King Harbor Associations present the annual Taste of The Pier, King Harbor & Waterfront on Sunday, October 9 from noon to 5 p.m. The event will showcase restaurants along the entire Redondo Beach waterfront and includes over 50 restaurants and shops. The City of Redondo Beach and The Waterfront invite the residents of the South Bay and beyond to savor the best bites the pier has to offer while taking a self-guided walking tour. The event is free and open to the public and features live entertainment. Tasting tickets can be purchased for $1 each which can be used to sample bites and beverages from restaurants such as Tony’s on the Pier, Barney’s Beanery, R10 Social House, Kincaid’s Restaurant, King Harbor Brewing Company’s Tasting Room and The Slip Bar & Eatery. Each restaurant will feature a different menu item and non-food retailers will offer other discounts. Tickets are available for purchase at the event or in advance. Visitors can enjoy a variety of small bites, live music and family fun while touring the pier, international boardwalk and marinas throughout King Harbor during this event. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.redondopier.com/. The Redondo Beach Pier is located at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

This event is sold out.... The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, in partnership with Terranea Resort, present the annual Palos Verdes Pastoral: A Garden-to-Table Dining Experience on Sunday, October 9. Only 200 lucky guests will experience California’s best in organic, handcrafted food and wine prepared by Executive Chef Bernard Ibarra. The event takes place under a harvest moon with breathtaking ocean views. The evening will not only raise critical funds, but increase awareness of the important work of the Conservancy. All ticket proceeds will go to support the Land Conservancy and its restoration of open space. The reception begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $250 per person and space is limited to 200 guests. For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit the website at http://www.pvplc.org/index.asp. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes.

California Pizza Kitchen will host the monthly BCHD/Blue Zones Project, Wine @ Five on Tuesday, October 11 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. Wine @ Five takes place the second Tuesday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. at various venues throughout the South Bay. For additional information, visit the BCHD website at http://www.bchd.org/wine-five. California Pizza Kitchen is located at South Bay Galleria, 1815 Hawthorne Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA.

Popular South Bay Band, Feed The Kitty, now has a weekly internet podcast! Feed The Kitty Power Hour airs Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. at http://www.healthylife.net/RadioShow/archiveMK.htm. Musicians Jack Maher and Jed Mottley will be the hosts of the show, which will be full of fun, information and music. Join the laughter when local South Bay seasoned musicians Jed and Jack take their onstage banter on air to discuss music, news, personal stories interlaced with music industry interviews and their original music. Feed the Kitty, an American rock band from Los Angeles performs over 300 shows a year. Besides music, Feed The Kitty will interview a variety of interesting personalities from the community and will include a segment announcing a call-in number for listeners to phone in and “ask anything that you ever wanted to know about the band”. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.healthylife.net/RadioShow/archiveMK.htm, the Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/feedthekittymusic or www.feedthekitty.com.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Citizen of the Year Award & Dinner Dance on Wednesday, October 12 at 5 p.m. at Terranea Resort. Join business, community and government leaders to honor the tradition of philanthropy on the Peninsula. The public is invited to celebrate as the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce presents the R. Eric P. Allan Citizen of the Year Award to Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe for his many philanthropic and leadership contributions. The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with no-host cocktails and a silent auction, followed by an elegant dinner at 6:45 p.m., an Opportunity Drawing, the award presentation and dancing to a live band. Tickets are $150 each, with tables of ten for $1,500. Premier tables of ten are available at $2,000 and include an on-screen ad, priority seating, table signage, MC recognition, unlimited wine and an ad in the commemorative book created post-event for the Supervisor. Tickets are also available for an Opportunity Drawing allowing up to three lucky winners, for one week at an exclusive Palm Springs Tennis Club condo that sleeps six (including gift cards for Fleming’s Steakhouse and Shell gas); dinner for ten in the fabulous new private dining room at Terranea’s Catalina Kitchen (currently undergoing a $3 million renovation); or a stunning Belle e’toile “Love in Plume” peacock enameled silver pendant. Opportunity Drawing tickets are $25 each or three for $50. For event tickets and Opportunity Drawing tickets, for information on event sponsorships, to place an on-screen/commemorative book ad or to donate an auction item, contact the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber at 310-377-8111, via email at office@palosverdeschamber.com or visit the website at http://www.palosverdeschamber.com. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.

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

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/rejoice-in-art/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/pumpkins-in-the-park/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/the-day-at-the-beach-triathlon/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/art-experience-25-brain-esmoa/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/halloween-ball/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/soulcycle-fundraiser-walk-sally/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-business-mavericks-gala-grant-awards/

These are just a few of the events taking place, so be sure to check the Ongoing Events page and Daily Blog on my website at 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, we re-aired a previous show with guest Chris Cagle. Chris is the Regional Affairs Manager for the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, which is an organization that provides “no cost” business and employment services to the Los Angeles South Bay area of California. You can listen to yesterday’s show via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/chris-cagle-workforce-investment-board-encore/. There’s ‘More to Sea’ every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.!

This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guest is Lou Giovannetti. Lou recently opened a new restaurant in Torrance, Primo Italia, and we’re going to hear all about it…. and get the backstory on how Lou got back in the restaurant game. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lou-giovannetti-primo-italia/. 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 Stephanie Sampson, a PR Specialist in the Community Relations Division for Los Angeles World Airports. Stephanie is going to fill us in on the Annual Day of Discovery, a Community Aviation and Aerospace Event to Educate, Inspire and Explore, happening November 6 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. in University Hall Atrium at Loyola Marymount University. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or anytime via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/stephanie-sampson-los-angeles-world-airports/. Tune in every Friday morning for the latest from Manhattan Beach!

Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com