Back-to-school shopping, already? REALLY???
Stop right there! Summer is happening all around us, so turn the calendar back to August, slow down and live in the now.
El Segundo Broadway in the Park presents an outdoor production of The Wizard of Oz beginning August 8 and running through August 11. El Segundo’s Broadway in the Park is a four night summer event held in Recreation Park that features a family friendly Broadway musical, pre-show performance by community groups, local vendors selling fresh and tasty box dinners and early evening picnics on the grass. Themed like a turn-of-the-century town square, complete with popcorn lights and roaming costumed performers, guests can enjoy a unique and memorable night with family, friends and neighbors. General Admission section tickets cost $20 for adults and $12 for children; VIP tickets (for reserved picnic tables) are available for $40. Bring a picnic basket, blanket and chairs and enjoy an evening of live community arts under the stars. Gates open at 6 p.m. each night. The pre-show starts at 7 p.m. with the feature presentation beginning at 7:30 p.m. Performances take place at El Segundo Recreation Park Softball Field located on the corner of Eucalyptus Drive and Grand Avenue in El Segundo. Main gates are on the Eucalyptus side. For additional information and ticket purchase, call 310-954-1425 or visit the website at http://www.esbroadway.com/index.html.
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Enjoy a wine class fit for royalty at Total Wine & More’s Romancing the Rhône event. This historical tasting will take guests on a journey through Avignon, Orange and Nimes to experience some of France’s most legendary wines, such as Côte-Rôtie and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This event will be held at the Redondo Beach Total Wine & More superstore tonight, Thursday, August 8th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This wine class is $25 per person and seating is limited. Total Wine & More is located at 1505 Hawthorne Boulevard in South Bay Marketplace. Call (310) 542-1460 for reservations.
The Tony-nominated Broadway musical comedy Xanadu comes to the Norris Theatre stage August 9 through August 18. Set in the early ‘80s, the hilarious, over-the-top roller-skating romantic fantasy follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse who descends from the heavens to help a struggling artist achieve his dream of opening a roller disco in Venice Beach. The musical features a live orchestra and is directed and choreographed by DJ Grey, who was the associate choreographer for the original Broadway production. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays and on Saturday August 17. Tickets are $15 for youth ages 19 and under and $25 for adults. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (310) 544-0403 or visit www.norriscenter.com. The Norris Theatre is located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula at 27570 Norris Center Drive in Rolling Hills Estates.
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The City of Redondo Beach hosts Summer Family Films under the Stars throughout the month of August. Every Friday evening during the long, hot days of August, Alta Vista Park will be transformed into an outdoor theater for screenings of family-friendly movies. Enjoy an evening in the park with family, friends and neighbors. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and whatever you do, don’t forget the popcorn! This Friday, August 9, the featured film is Woman of the Year. These screenings are very popular so you’ll want to arrive early to claim a prime viewing location! This event is free and open to the public. Alta Vista Park is located at 715 Julia Street in Redondo Beach. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.sopdigitaledition.com/cityofredondo/.
Walk In, Dance Out hosts Swing & Sway at the Joslyn Center in Manhattan Beach the second Friday (August 9) of every month from 8 to 11 p.m. If you’ve ever dreamed of tripping the light fantastic, this is your chance. The South Bay ballroom dancing community is extraordinarily welcoming and encouraging, so even if you’re a beginner, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to practice your moves and dare I say, strut your stuff. Walk In Dance Out offers dance instruction at several locations throughout the South Bay. Many of the students and instructors attend this monthly event and are delighted to share their knowledge and expertise. The cost is $10 per person with light refreshments and a no-host bar. The Joslyn Center is located at 1601 Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach. For more information, visit the website at www.walkindanceout.com or call 310-373-8487.
If you’ve ever driven along the coast of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, chances are you’ve caught a glimpse of the Point Vicente Lighthouse. Built in 1926, the 67 foot high tower is perched on a cliff offering breathtaking views of the endless Pacific. This is a working lighthouse and its beacon can be seen from over twenty miles at sea. The Lighthouse is open to the public on the second Saturday (August 10) of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and admission is free. While you’re there, be sure to visit the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. After climbing the lighthouse tower and touring the Interpretive Center, stroll along the scenic trail or relax at one of the picnic tables dotting the grounds while taking in vistas of Catalina Island and contemplating the deep blue. Pack a picnic basket and prepare for a lovely afternoon. The Point Vicente Lighthouse is located at 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West in Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information, call 310-541-0334 or visit the website at http://www.vicentelight.org/. The Interpretive Center is adjacent to the lighthouse. To contact the Interpretive Center, call 310-377-5370.
Head to Shade Hotel on Sunday, August 11 for an unforgettable four-course dining experience featuring a Bierbeisl Pop-Up Dinner by Chef Bernhard Mairinger. In 2012, Chef Bernhard brought Los Angeles its first taste of authentic Austrian cuisine with the opening of BierBeisl restaurant, his highly anticipated solo debut to LA’s dining scene. Zagat Guide was one of the first to recognize the young chef’s talents, naming him to their 30Under30 list honoring the rising stars of the Los Angeles culinary scene. The menu is priced at $40 per person, plus $20 for optional Austrian beer and wine pairings. Seatings will be available at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit the website at www.shadehotel.com. For reservations, visit Eventbrite at http://bierbeislpopup.eventbrite.com/. Shade Hotel is located at 1221 North Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach. The menu details are listed on my website.
Chez Soi, located in Metlox Plaza in Manhattan Beach, has announced that every weekend in August, the restaurant is offering a special Weekend Brunch menu of delightful dishes that includes Chez Soi’s popular bottomless mimosas and a KIDS EAT FREE menu available for children ten and under. Brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Chez Soi is located at 451 D Manhattan Beach Boulevard. For more information and to make reservations, call (310) 802-1212 or visit www.chezsoirestaurant.com. Don’t forget, Chez Soi is also offering free corkage Monday through Thursday for the entire month of August! Who doesn’t love free corkage?!?
UPDATE: The Terrenea/Riviera Village shuttle service is now running – actually, it’s been operational for a couple of weeks but for some reason, no press release was issued. Anyway, the shuttle leaves from Terrenea each day at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. I’m not sure what the turn-around time is but I’ve seen it parked at the Village kiosk regularly….I drove by it last night at 6:30 and it was parked with the doors open just waiting for passengers.
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As always, check the calendar links and ‘Things to Do’ page on my website, www.southbaybyjackie.com, for details on these and other events throughout the South Bay….and don’t forget all the free summer concert series!
On The South Bay Show this morning, we spoke with Christina Paganelli, founder of DrinkMe Beverage Company located right here in the South Bay. It was incredibly interesting and informative. Don’t worry, if you missed the program you can listen to it here: http://southbaybyjackie.com/august-8-2013-chrstina-paganelli-drink-me-beverage-co/.
Earlier this week, Steve Aspel interviewed me for his show Aspel on the Esplanade on HealthyLife.net. It's all South Bay, all the time! You can listen to it here: http://southbaybyjackie.com/august-6-2013/.
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
