South Bay Weekend Guide August 13, 2015

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South Bay Weekend Guide

August 13, 2015

There have been soooo many exciting things happening around the South Bay recently. Did you read the article I posted late last week about what’s new and happening at the International Boardwalk in Redondo? If you missed it, you can read it here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/whats-new-international-boardwalk/. With all the new commerce going on down there, there was one new business that I missed and it’s really cool….it’s a Spy Shop! They’re selling everything from drones to hidden microphones and all sorts of other creepy/nifty spy craft items. Be sure to stop by the International Boardwalk on your next Strand cruise and let me know what you think!

The Manhattan Beach Open Beach Volleyball Tournament is sponsored by the City of Manhattan Beach and International Management Group. The largest volleyball tournament on the tour, the event will take place Thursday, August 13 through Sunday, August 16. The Manhattan Beach Open is the largest qualifier in which amateurs are able to ‘place’ into the event through pre-qualifying rounds. General admission is free and limited VIP tickets are available for purchase. The Manhattan Beach Open takes place on the south side of the Manhattan Beach Pier. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.citymb.info/city-officials/parks-and-recreation/sports-and-fitness/beach-volleyball-tournaments/manhattan-open-beach-volleyball-tournament.

The Unified Small Business Alliance and Bluff Cove Olive Oil Company invite local small business owners to the monthlyUSBA Party/Mixer – Olive Oil ROCKS! at their Torrance location on Crenshaw Boulevard tonight, Thursday, August 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. . This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments and tasters will be served. Bring a friend, bring business cards, bring a smile! For more information, visit the Facebook event page athttps://www.facebook.com/events/830841750298705/. Bluff Cove Olive Oil Company is located at 25414 Crenshaw Boulevard in Torrance.

Popular South Bay band, Feed The Kitty recently posted their short documentary, “Feed The Kitty: The Movie“ to You Tube. The 20-minute movie was filmed in the South Bay and includes interviews with local residents as part of telling the busy working band’s story as they evolved into a popular South Bay cover/originals band. Genuine, relatable, and fun, “Feed The Kitty: The Movie” was directed by Kenny Stoff and filmed by some of the same professional camera crew behind the acclaimed documentaries, “Sound City” and “Sonic Highways”. A film crew followed the band for one week as they played nine gigs in six days fresh off their first ever European Tour. The film relays the love and gratitude that the band has for its South Bay fans and the community, which has embraced them like no other. “Feed The Kitty: The Movie” may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwDBoriGwU4. The short film was originally shown at a public screening last year at HT Grill in Redondo Beach which was publicized locally, including a feature article in the Beach Reporter on both the band and the documentary. You can read the article here: http://tbrnews.com/lifestyle/kitty-tales-popular-south-bay-band-feed-the-kitty-tells/article_10c674dc-8e05-11e3-8371-001a4bcf887a.html. Feed The Kitty will be the featured entertainment tonight, Thursday, August 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. as part of the Redondo Beach Pier Concert Series. In Contempt will be playing at the Pier on Saturday.

King Harbor Brewery is taking fresh to a whole new level on Friday, August 14! The freshest IPA imaginable will be released at their brewery located in Redondo Beach. Hop Heads can line up starting at 10:30 a.m. and have the opportunity to grab a bottle from the bottling line, purchase it and drink the freshest IPA within minutes of being bottled. Drinking a super fresh IPA with tasting flavor profiles such as oranges, pine, and pineapple is one of the best beer drinking experiences imaginable. There is a two bottle limit per person for IPA purchases. The guys at King Harbor are always looking to have some fun with their beer, and staying with the theme of the tropical flavor profile that their IPA exudes, they will be holding a tropical-themed event Friday evening with live Hawaiian music and Poke 2 Go, a food truck serving super fresh poke dishes all night. Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt and get discounts on beer and food throughout the night. For additional information, visit the website at http://kingharborbrewing.com/. King Harbor Brewing Company is located at 2907 182 Street in Redondo Beach.

Ruby’s Diner hosts Movies at the Lagoon this summer. On select Friday nights during July and August, Seaside Lagoon will host this new summer movie series. The films will begin at 8:15 p.m. and attendees should bring beach chairs and blankets. Food for purchase will be available from the Ruby’s Diner takeout window. The movies are free of charge and open to the public. Parking fees apply with validation. On Friday, August 14 they’ll be screening The SandLot. For additional information, call 310-376-7829 or visit the website at http://www.visitredondo.com/seaside-lagoon-movies.html#.VZQxcapRG02. Seaside Lagoon is located at 200 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach.

The Rock & Roll Cruise/Car Show will take place on Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rock-Ola Jukebox Factory. The event is open to all makes and models of American cars: antique, custom, hot rods, street rods, classic and modern muscle. There is no registration fee for car show participants. Awards will be given out in five categories including Club Participation and Best in Show. Open since 1934, the Rock-Ola Jukebox Factory is the oldest jukebox factory in America and has been featured on Modern Marvels, Made in America and other TV programs. Factory tours will be available for a $5 fee. Anyone taking the tour will be eligible to win a restored lighted Rock-Ola pub sign. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.southbaymopars.com/rocknrollcarshow.html. The Rock-Ola Jukebox Factory is located at 2335 208 Street in Torrance.

Gallery H of Phantom Galleries LA is hosting an Interactive Art Demo by Patty Grau on Saturday, August 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. This interactive art demonstration welcomes audience participation for the completion of the art piece. Our favorite artist/photographer/curator, Gloria Plascencia, is doing some amazing work at this new art locale, so be sure to stop by and check it out! For additional information, visit the Facebook event page athttps://www.facebook.com/events/416152655245557/. Gallery H is located at 12619 Hawthorne Boulevard in Hawthorne.

The City of El Segundo Recreation and Parks Department hosts the annual Family Camp Out in the Park on Saturday, August 15. Families are invited to camp out under the stars at Stevenson Field and enjoy an evening of fun. Stevenson Field opens at 4 p.m. for campers to set up their tents. Due to preparation requirements, this event is pre-sale only. There will be no sales on site and no refunds. Admission is $12 per person. No glass containers or pets are allowed. For additional information, visit the website at http://elsegundo.org/depts/recreation/special_events/default.asp. Stevenson Field is located on the west side of Recreation Park at 401 Sheldon Street in El Segundo.

The ninth annual Beach Shorts Film Fest will take place Saturday, August 15 at 7 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Community Center. The Beach Shorts Film Fest is a film festival for short films 6 to 10 minutes in length with surfing or beach lifestyles as the theme. All of these films are family friendly and the screening night is a fun-filled family evening. In addition to the awesome shorts films, the event also features art and photography on display from local artists. The lucky winner of the raffle will bring home a brand new longboard courtesy of Shaper Adam Davenport and Davenport Surfboards. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 40 for $20. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the festival beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. For additional information, visit the website at http://beachshortsfilmfest.com/. The Hermosa Beach Community Center is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.

Saint Rocke and LA Car Guy present the third show of the 2015 Hermosa Beach Summer Concert Series! The concert will take place on Sunday, August 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier and features The Young Dubliners. These concerts are some of the most popular events in the South Bay and the crowds number well into the thousands. Arrive early to claim a prime viewing spot! Visit the Facebook page for updates athttps://www.facebook.com/hermosasummerconcerts?fref=ts.

The City of Manhattan Beach Parks & Recreation Department presents the seventh annual Kids Extreme on Sunday, August 16 at Begg Pool and Field in Polliwog Park. This event promotes a fun and healthy way for kids to have a feeling of accomplishment and encourage self-esteem. Participants should be ready to swim, run and go over, under, through and between various obstacles. Mud, tires, hay, water, walls, and much more will be provided to challenge your physical ability. Participants must bring a swim suit, goggles, running shoes, shorts, shirt, towel(s), sunscreen, water and a change of clothes. The course consists of:

•100 yard swim (Participants ages: 5 to 6 and those in the Family Division will swim 25 yards; Participants ages: 7 to 10 will swim 50 yards)
•1K run
•200 yard obstacle course

Every athlete will receive a participant medal. The first 25 children registered will receive a FREE T-Shirt. Trophies will be given for 1st to 3rd place per age group for boys and girls. Fax, mail-in and walk in pre-registration must be received by Friday, August 14, 2015 at 4 p.m. Online registration will close on Friday, August 14, 2015 at 5 p.m. On-site registration will be begin on Sunday, August 16 at 7 a.m. and end at 8:30 a.m. For additional information, please contact Jesus Sandoval, Aquatics Supervisor at (310) 802-5429 or visit the website athttp://www.citymb.info/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/40825/1192?curm=8&cury=2015.

The Western Museum of Flight will host Make N Take Model Sessions every Wednesday in August from noon to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to stop by the WMoF and take part in this fun, family activity. Build it and then take it home, while at the same time learning a little about flight and the triumph of space pioneering. These sessions are exciting, engaging, educational, and something the whole family will enjoy together! Guests are invited to build as many models as they like. Each kit is $12. The staff of Pacific Coast Hobbies will be on hand to assist with building and answer technical questions. These Make ‘N Take sessions also include entry to the museum and free parking is available in the Museum lot. To make a reservation, email the museum at info@wmof.com or call 310-326-9544. Walk-ins are welcome and can pay at the door. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.wmof.com/. The Western Museum of Flight is located at Louis Zamperini Field at 3315 Airport Drive in Torrance.

The Point will host Concerts in The Point Plaza every Wednesday night through September 30. The free concerts will showcase tribute bands from 6 to 8 p.m. Next Wednesday, August 19, the concert will feature the music of Heart Attack, a Heart tribute band. So grab your friends, a blanket and beach chairs and get to The Point! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.thepointsb.com/. The Point is located at 850 South Sepulveda Blvd in El Segundo.

PUT THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW! The community is invited to celebrate art in El Segundo on the third Thursday evenings of the summer months. Located in the Downtown and Smoky Hollow districts, the El Segundo Art Walk includes over 20 local businesses displaying the work of dozens of local artists. The evening features fine art, live music, great food and studio tours. It’s fun and it’s FREE! The FINAL Art Walk for the season will take place on Thursday, August 20. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.elsegundoartwalk.com/.

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

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/white-light-white-night-july-18-2015/
(There are still a few tickets left!)

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/el-segundo-main-street-car-show-august-24-2013/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/visiting-chef-series-custom-design-august-27-2015

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/endless-summer-beach-party-august-29-2015/

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.

Yesterday morning on The South Bay Show: Redondo Beach – More to Sea, our guests were Mayor Steve Aspel and Redondo Chamber staff members, Nanci Goussak and Cheryl Kahnamoui. We discussed networking in Redondo, specifically, ‘Mornings with the Mayor’ and the upcoming Regional Mixer. You can listen to yesterday’s show here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/networking-redondo-beach/. There’s more to sea every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.!

This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guest was world-famous photographer, John Post. We’ll be discussing his soon to be published book, Our South Bay Coastline. Members of the South Bay community are invited to get involved by having their names included in the book….at no charge! To learn how, be sure to tune in! Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-coastline-with-john-post/. 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’re going to learn about the popular Manhattan Movie Nights taking place at the Manhattan Beach Marriot Golf Course on Saturday, August 29 and Saturday, September 26. You can listen to the program live tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-movie-nights/. Be sure to tune in every Friday morning for the latest Chamber news!

Have a fabulous South Bay Weekend!

Jackie

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com