South Bay Weekend Guide Nov. 5, 2015

Suddenly, it feels like fall…..don’t you just love it?!? It’s time to break out the sweaters, stack a cord of firewood, cook a casserole and enjoy a hot toddy. Autumn has pleasures all its own, so let’s enjoy it while we can. The holiday season is just around the corner. Yup, I just said that. Yes, I did.

The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts the annualEconomic Forum 2015 this morning, November 5 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at Verandas Beach House. Breakfast will be available at7:30 with the program commencing at 8 a.m. This is an exciting time for the economy as communities are evolving, businesses are adapting, and new experiences are being created. Similar in format to last year’s Forum, there will be two different panels sharing their vision, expertise, and challenges. General admission is $40 per person, $380 for a full table and $190 for a half table. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website athttp://business.manhattanbeachchamber.com/events/details/economic-forum-2015-preparing-manhattan-beach-for-the-year-2020-6366. Verandas Beach House is located at 401 Rosecrans Avenue in Manhattan Beach.

The Jack Kramer Club in Rolling Hills Estates will host theWomen’s Collegiate Invitational Tennis TournamentThursday, November 5 through Sunday, November 8. This FREE event features top ranked tennis talent from UCLA, USC, Pepperdine, Long Beach State, Cal State Fullerton and more. For additional information and full schedule, visit the website atwww.facebook.com/jackkramertennis. The Jack Kramer Club is located at 11 Montecillo Road in Rolling Hills Estates.

The monthly 310YP First Thursday Happy Hour Mixer will take place at Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach tonight, Thursday, November 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. The event is free of charge but make sure to register in advance to avoid the long lines. There will be plenty of networking, live music and happy hour specials. A portion of all food and drinks sales will go towards 310YP local charities, including Gals Starting Over, a charity dedicated to helping women overcome obstacles and hardships. Representatives from Gals Starting Over will be in attendance to provide more info about their charity. They will be collecting a suggested $5 donation at the door for this charity and others in the (310) area that 310YP supports. For additional information and to register, visit the website at http://www.310yp.org/first-thursday-register/. Shade Hotel is located at 1221 North Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach.

The Manhattan Beach Chamber presents the monthly Business Connection Luncheon at Hennessey’s Tavern on Friday, November 6 from noon to 1:30 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to mix and mingle with like-minded business leaders. For those who have never attended, here is what to expect:

•Period of networking

•Grouped with other business leaders to learn one on one about each company.

•Introduction of you and your business to the entire group.

•Opportunity to continue networking after lunch.

Admission is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. To register, visit the website at http://business.manhattanbeachchamber.com/events/details/business-connection-luncheon-november-6359. Hennessey’s Tavern is located at 313 Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Manhattan Beach.

G.I. Joe Bootcamp presents the annual Fall Pier 2 Pier Run/Walk on Saturday, November 7. The event gets underway at7 a.m. at the Hermosa Beach Pier. This is a four mile course run in the sand from the Hermosa Beach Pier to the Manhattan Beach Pier and back. Pre-registered participants will receive t-shirts and goodie bags while the first and second place winners, male and female, will receive a Village Runner gift certificate. Any participant that breaks the record for the fastest course time will receive $100 cash! Come out and support Joe Charles in his efforts to rehabilitate from his stroke! Pre-registration is $40; day of event, $45. There are also five different team/family registration options for up to fifteen members. Register online athttp://www.villagerunner.com/gi-joes-pier-to-pier-run/ (there is a printable form as well) or at the Village Runner stores located in Manhattan Beach at 1840 North Sepulveda Boulevard or in Redondo Beach at 1811 South Catalina Avenue. Late registrants need to be at the Hermosa Beach Pier by 6 a.m. the day of the event. Visit the website at http://mbbootcamp.com/ or call 310-980-9339 for more information. As Joe likes to say, “Just bring it!”

The Neptunian’s Woman’s Club presents the Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon on Saturday, November 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Neptunian’s Woman’s Clubhouse in downtown Manhattan Beach. Guests will enjoy a fashion runway show, live and silent auction, Trina Turk swag, pampering stations and a boutique shopping experience, in addition to a served lunch courtesy of Kincaid’s with a glass of wine included. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Boutique and pampering stations open at 9:30, lunch is at 11:30 and the runway show starts at 12:30. General admission tickets are $150, reserved seating for a table of eight is $1,200, and can be purchased at Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/neptunian-womans-club-annual-fashion-show-and-luncheon-tickets-18464547960. For additional information, visit the website at www.neptunianwc.org. The Neptunian’s Woman’s Club is located at 920 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, California 90266.

South Bay Galleria presents Adventure to Santa – a DreamWorks DreamPlace beginning Saturday, November 7. The experience offers guests an unforgettable journey inspired by a child’s most memorable experience: meeting Santa Claus. “The magic of this special season is about to begin,” says Sher Haddon, Marketing Manager at South Bay Galleria. “By bringing this incredible experience to South Bay Galleria, we are giving our guests a chance to take part in a virtual journey created by one of the most innovative names in the global entertainment industry.” Adventure to Santa – A DreamWorks DreamPlace is a first-of-its-kind holiday experience that starts with Shrek, ends with Santa, and seamlessly blends storytelling with cutting-edge technology. The attraction features a virtual sleigh ride, which transports guests to the North Pole with the help of Shrek and his friends. Children and parents also enjoy interactive activities along the way, culminating in a grand finale celebration that includes meeting Mr. Claus himself, and of course snapping a few keepsake photos. Photo packages can be pre-purchased by visitingwww.SouthBayGalleria.com and booking a reservation. Prices range from $35 – $75 per family. Guests can also make reservations in person by visiting Adventure to Santa -A DreamWorks DreamPlace at South Bay Galleria. South Bay Galleria is one of only two hosts in Southern California for the Adventure to Santa – a DreamWorks DreamPlace attraction this year. Reservations are now open for this unique attraction and can be made by visiting www.SouthBayGalleria.com. South Bay Galleria is located at 1815 Hawthorne Boulevard in Redondo Beach.

Soroptomists International of Manhattan Beach presents Savor the Flavor: A Beer and Tequila Extravaganza on Saturday, November 7 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club. Savor the Flavor returns to Hermosa Beach with the South Bay’s finest craft breweries serving their original creations. The price of admission includes unlimited beer tastings, tequila tastings, Mexican dinner, live music, games, commemorative tasting mug, raffle prizes and more! Guests will enjoy live music from the Dietz Bros Band. Featured breweries include El Segundo Brewery, The Strand Brewery, King Harbor Brewery, Baja Brewing, The Bruery, Pliny the Elder and more. General admission tickets are $47.12 per person. For additional information and ticket purchase, call 424-225-2050 or visit the Eventbrite page athttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/savor-the-flavor-beer-and-tequila-extravaganza-tickets-18158570774. The Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club is located at 2515 Valley Drive in Hermosa Beach.

Hermosa Design presents the first annual Fall Fest on Saturday, November 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. Celebrate craft food, beer and the beach lifestyle while giving back to the LA25 Foundation for the Arts for their continued support of arts programs for the children of Los Angeles County. For additional information and to RSVP, visit the website at http://www.hermosa-design.com/event-calendar/2015/11/7/fall-fest. Hermosa Design is located at 618 Cypress Avenue in Hermosa Beach.

The community is invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of Dacha, a new home store, on Saturday, November 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. Guests will enjoy small bites and champagne while discovering all the fabulous merchandise and services Dacha has to offer. If you plan to attend, please RSVP torsvp@dachainteriors.com. Dacha is located at 1219 Highland Avenue in Manhattan Beach, CA 90226.

El Segundo Museum of Art hosts Family Day with Guest Artist Sara Chao on Sunday, November 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet up with family and friends for a day of fun! Explore Experience 19: TOUCH, put on your Art Detective cap and search for clues in a hands-on Scavenger Hunt. Then make art inspired by work in TOUCH. Art making materials will be available for all ages and ability levels. Take the essential artist practice of keeping a sketchbook beyond the usual two dimensions. In a workshop facilitated by guest artist Sara Chao, learn how to make mini transparent memory journals and laminated memento sheets while collaborating on an archaeological glycerin sculpture inspired by Jedediah Caesar’s “Gleaner Stones.” There will be lots of fun found materials provided, but you are invited to bring your own scrap paper items or small objects to use in this workshop. As always, admission and art making materials are FREE! For additional information, visit the website at http://esmoa.org. El Segundo Museum of Art is located at 208 Main Street in El Segundo.

I’ve been posting these classical music performances in my Daily Blog lately. It reminds me of strolling through small towns in Italy and stumbling upon free concerts in churches and chapels……….

Second Sundays at Two concert series presents Duo Turgeon featuring prize-winning Canadian pianists Anne Louise-Turgeon and Edward Turgeon this afternoon at 2 p.m. Critically-acclaimed Canadian pianists Anne Louise Turgeon and Edward Turgeon have given hundreds of performances, including a European debut at the Concertgebouw of Amsterdam, and a New York debut at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall. They were featured in the PBS documentary Two Pianos, One Passion and have been heard in numerous broadcasts on classical music stations throughout the world. The Turgeon’s won First Prize in the Sixth International Schubert Competition for Piano Duos (Czech Republic, 1995) and First Prize in the prestigious Murray Dranoff International Two Piano Competition (Miami, 1997), among numerous other prizes and awards. The Turgeons are graduates of the University of Toronto and Yale University, where they earned doctorate degrees in the year 2000. For additional information, visit the website atwww.DuoTurgeon.com/. Admission is FREE. Rolling Hills United Methodist Church is located at 26438 Crenshaw Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 (NE corner of Crenshaw & PV Drive North)

Rock & Brews celebrates Veterans Day on November 11 with a special offer for those who serve – Rock’n in the USA! Veterans, active military personnel and first responders will receive a complimentary pulled pork sandwich with a choice of side throughout the day. This offer is available at California locations in Buena Park, El Segundo, and Redondo Beach. “As proud Americans, it is important to salute the men and women who protect and serve our country,” said Michael Zislis, CEO and co-founder. “November 11 is devoted to our veterans, active military and first responders at Rock & Brews, and we hope they will come and break bread with friends and family and give our Rock & Brews team a chance to say thank you.” In addition to Veterans Day, Rock & Brews locations nationwide partner with local military and veteran organizations to support veterans and military personnel in their communities throughout the year for their grand opening fundraisers and other events. To date, the Rock & Brews brand has donated over $100,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project, local VA Hospitals and other organizations directly benefiting local veterans and military. For more information about Rock & Brews location Veterans Day offers visit the website at www.rockandbrews.com or contact the specific location. Contact information for each California location is listed below:

-Rock & Brews, Buena Park is located at 7777 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90620 Phone: (714) 266-0314

-Rock & Brews, El Segundo is located at 143 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 Phone: (310) 615-9890

-Rock & Brews, Redondo Beach is located at 6300 Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Phone: (310) 378-4970

Redondo Beach will observe Veterans Day 2015 at the Veterans Memorial in beautiful Veterans Park at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11. The solemn observance will include reflection and remembrance, music and commentary, and honors all those members of the military who served their country. Keynote speaker is local Redondo resident, Rear Admiral Sandra E. Adams, USNR, Deputy Commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command. Local elected officials and other military dignitaries will also participate. The Redondo High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC and Boy Scouts will be in attendance and the Redondo High Wind Ensemble will perform. The service will be followed by a BBQ picnic sponsored by the Redondo Elks. The BBQ is free for all veterans and members of the military. A $5 donation is requested from all others. To RSVP for the BBQ contact Karen Buchanan at208-473-6626. Veteran’s Park is located at 300 The Esplanade at the corner of Torrance Boulevard and Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.RBVeteransMemorial.com.

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

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http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/ted-x-manhattan-beach-whats-next/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/the-wonder-bread-years/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/oh-the-places-you-will-go-a-musical-journey-to-places-near-and-far/

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 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 Sher Haddon, Marketing Manager of South Bay Galleria, Sam Kartonian, owner of Tic Time and Redondo Beach Watch Company, Angela Berardo, VP Store Manager for Macy’s at South Bay Galleria and Wilhelmina Webber, Store Manager of The 4th Basement and got the dish on what South Bay Galleria has planned for the holiday season! You can listen to yesterday’s show here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-galleria-holiday-events/. There’s more to sea everyWednesday morning at 8 a.m.!

This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guests were Casey Owens, Head Coach of the LA D-Fenders basketball team and Benny Garcia, Manager of Sales and Service. The NBA Development League’s Los Angeles D-Fenders, the first franchise in D-League history to be owned by an NBA team (Los Angeles Lakers), will return for its ninth season of competition in 2015-16. The D-Fenders play home games at Toyota Sports Center; the Lakers practice facility located in El Segundo. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/l-a-d-fenders-basketball/. 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 talk about holiday party planning with a couple of experts from the New York Food Company! You can listen to the show tomorrow morning here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/holiday-party-planning/. 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