South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide December 28, 2017

Another year come and gone…. and the the team at South Bay by Jackie most graciously thanks each of you for your continued patronage in 2017. The community’s support of the website, Weekend Guide and The South Bay Show podcast has propelled our efforts to record breaking numbers this past year. With over 300,000 users, millions of page views, and thousands of subscribers, our team looks forward to continue keeping you apprised of the many fabulous leisure activities and events happening throughout the South Bay. Now, onto the really important stuff…. this issue is all about New Year’s Eve. While just about every bar and restaurant will be celebrating the arrival of the New Year, listed below are several of the larger shindigs. If you plan on being out and about, leave the car at home. You don’t want to deal with traffic, parking or overindulging. Be safe, be smart, be sane this New Year’s Eve!
Orlando’s Pizzeria & Birreria will host a New Year’s Eve Countdown Celebration on Sunday, December 31 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Parties of two to six are invited to two seatings (one at 6 p.m. and one at 9 p.m.) and can enjoy counting down to 2018 in the breathtaking, Sicilian/Canadian artistic space! Enjoy a glass of Champagne and indulge in the beautifully crafted family style buffet. Philip Clark will perform from 8 p.m. until midnight and there’s a big surprise planned for the countdown. Pre-sale tickets are $55 per person until the December 28. After December 28, tickets are $75 per person and at the door. Alcoholic beverages are purchased separately, tax and tip not included. To view what they have planned, visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide

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South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide

December 28, 2017
Another year come and gone…. and the the team at South Bay by Jackie most graciously thanks each of you for your continued patronage in 2017. The community’s support of the website, Weekend Guide and The South Bay Show podcast has propelled our efforts to record breaking numbers this past year. With over 300,000 users, millions of page views, and thousands of subscribers, our team looks forward to continue keeping you apprised of the many fabulous leisure activities and events happening throughout the South Bay. Now, onto the really important stuff…. this issue is all about New Year’s Eve. While just about every bar and restaurant will be celebrating the arrival of the New Year, listed below are several of the larger shindigs. If you plan on being out and about, leave the car at home. You don’t want to deal with traffic, parking or overindulging. Be safe, be smart, be sane this New Year’s Eve!
Orlando’s Pizzeria & Birreria will host a New Year’s Eve Countdown Celebration on Sunday, December 31 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Parties of two to six are invited to two seatings (one at 6 p.m. and one at 9 p.m.) and can enjoy counting down to 2018 in the breathtaking, Sicilian/Canadian artistic space! Enjoy a glass of Champagne and indulge in the beautifully crafted family style buffet. Philip Clark will perform from 8 p.m. until midnight and there’s a big surprise planned for the countdown. Pre-sale tickets are $55 per person until the December 28. After December 28, tickets are $75 per person and at the door. Alcoholic beverages are purchased separately, tax and tip not included. To view what they have planned, visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide

Terranea Resort presents New Year’s Eve Enchanted Forest on Sunday, December 31 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Be transported into a magical, mystery wonderland at the Enchanted Forest-themed celebration. Set your resolutions for the New Year over a three-course surf and turf meal (vegan options available) alongside a live action flambé dessert bar. Toast to a fabulous year ahead with Champagne, wine, and live entertainment provided by the George Loreto Undercover Band. This family friendly event offers three seatings at 7:30, 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets prices: Adult (21+) $154; Young Adult (12-20yr) $111; Children (2-11yr) $50. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide

The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau host the Glow Night New Year’s Eve Celebration at Pier Plaza in Hermosa Beach on Sunday, December 31 beginning at 8 p.m. The festivities feature two countdowns to the New Year. The first countdown takes place at 9 p.m. with the ball drop from Times Square in New York City being shown live on a 9 x 12 video screen. The second countdown at midnight features our very own ball drop – an 8-foot beach ball – as Hermosa Beach rings in the New Year with the West Coast. Feel free to wear your glow-in-the-dark necklaces, bracelets, etc. Glow sticks and other glow-accessories will be available at the event. Lou Giovannetti and his “BIG” Big Band will be the featured performers. Inspired by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and their swing contemporaries, Lou and his musicians perform iconic standards of the American big-band era. Along with special guests, they appear on the main stage at Pier Plaza from 8 p.m. until midnight. Admission is FREE to this family-friendly event and it is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to come early to enjoy the evening specials offered by retailers and the many restaurants and bars in Hermosa Beach. Parking is limited. Patrons are encouraged to use taxis and rideshare companies for a safe ride home. For additional information, call 310-376-0951 or visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide

Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach will ring in 2017 with a New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball on Sunday, December 31 beginning at 8 p.m. The event features hors d’oeuvres, dessert and coffee bar, DJ KC Campbell of Vox Djs, gambling chips, complimentary masks and a champagne toast at midnight. Dress to impress in casual-chic or masquerade attire. Tickets are $95 per person. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide

Shade Hotel Redondo Beach presents Havana Nights, a themed New Year’s Eve celebration on Sunday, December 31, beginning at 8 p.m. It’s going to be a special multi-level Cuban-style New Year’s Eve bash! Guests will enjoy hors-d’oeuvres and tray passed canapés, mojito bar, buffet, dessert and Coffee Bar, Cuban Band and DJ, photo booth, entertainment, midnight champagne toast, complimentary fedoras and fans, prizes, live cigar rollers, and late night snacks. Tickets are $95 per person. For Bottle Service, VIP Lounge reservations and questions, call 310.921.8953. For dinner reservations at Sea Level Restaurant and Lounge call 310.921.8950. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide

Terranea Resort presents the annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza on Sunday, December 31 from 9 p.m. to midnight. Count down to 2018 by reveling in the gold and silver Masquerade Celebration in the Grand Ballroom. Satisfy your palate with a selection of global bites, from “Build Your Own Mexican Sopes” and a selection of Italian pasta, to Chinese dim sum, and other culinary delights. Package beverage offerings, VIP bottle service, a dessert and coffee station and more will be included. Dance into the New Year with live tunes provided by DJ/VJ Brian Adriano. Tickets are $216 per person. VIP tables are available and advance reservations are required by calling 310-265-2836. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide

Berry Bly presents the New Year’s Eve Ball at the Portofino Hotel on Sunday, December 31 starting at 9 p.m.! Celebrate New Year’s Eve with one of the South Bay’s most celebrated party producers for a night of Las Vegas style and Hollywood elegance. Guests will countdown to 2018 on multiple dance floors featuring a host of beats from LA’s hottest DJs. The party starts at 9 and goes until 2 a.m. with all types of grooves including hip-hop, old-school, Electro and more. The night beams away into visual bliss as laser shows, special lighting effects and visuals entertain party-goers throughout the evening. Premium liquors, wine, champagne and beer will be served at multiple bars. Early Bird tickets are $35 per person and include a Champagne toast and party favors. VIP tables are available. Be sure to dress to impress! It’s a night that routinely sells out, so be sure to buy your tickets early. There are no paper tickets to this event. Pick up wristbands at WILL CALL. Once you have purchased tickets, please print a copy of your Paypal confirmation receipt. Please bring this confirmation and ID with you to the event and check in at Berry Bly/Will Call. Please make sure the name on your ID matches the name on our Will Call ticket purchase. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide

There are just a few more days to see the biggest Holiday Lights Displays in the South Bay! The Sleepy Hollow Christmas Lights Extravaganza: https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide

Here’s a heads-up on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/redondo-beach-library-activities-january-2018/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/first-fridays/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/urban-renewal-project-musical-melting-pot-jazz-soul-funk-hip-hop/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/center-health-fitness-open-house/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/fishtivities-sea-lab/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/battle-of-the-badges-blood-drive/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/redondo-beach-restaurant-week/
This event listing is current as of yesterday, but new events are posted EVERY DAY, so be sure to check the website for updates at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.
Free Holiday Parking Redondo Beach Pier: December 9 through January 2Riviera Village: December 9 through January 1

Here’s some info on the different Waste and Recycling collection efforts by Waste Management for Manhattan Beach Residents. If anyone has this info for other South Bay cities, please forward and I’ll post it!Holiday Tree RecyclingWaste Management will collect and recycle holiday trees. Between December 26, 2017 and January 13, 2018, residents may place trees next to their carts before 7:30 AM on their regular collection date for free pick-up and recycling. Trees must be less than 7 feet long or cut into 7-foot sections (Waste Management cannot cut trees for residents). Please remove all lights, decorations, tinsel, ornaments, and metal stands. Flocked trees will be collected but cannot be recycled.Holiday Light RecyclingHoliday lights are considered E-waste. E-waste can be collected by Waste Management at the curb for free by appointment. Please contact Waste Management Customer Service at (310) 830-7100 to schedule an E-waste pick up. Collection is performed by a separate truck, typically on the residents regular collection day.Hazardous Waste CollectionDo you have unwanted Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) such as paint, chemicals, solvents, thermometers, batteries, compact fluorescent bulbs, etc.? Dispose of HHW safely for recycling! Manhattan Beach residents have doorstep and drop-off options.Additional Refuse CollectionWaste Management will collect any additional trash and recycling materials that do not fit in a resident’s carts for two weeks following Christmas Day. This allowance was designed to assist residents with the refuse overflow which naturally happens during the holiday season. Extra materials should be placed in bags, adjacent to the container they represent (extra bags of trash next to trash cart, extra bags of recycling next to recycling cart, etc.). All boxes should still be broken down. Bulky items such as furniture or appliances need to be scheduled for pick up by contacting WM Customer Service at (310) 830-7100.
The South Bay Show is on hiatus and airing reruns through the New Year. It’s a great opportunity to catch up with what’s been happening in the South Bay! All shows are archived at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/blog-talk-radio.php.
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend and a happy, healthy, harmonious New Year!
Jackie

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