South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide March 15, 2018

Last Friday I received notice the annual Whale of a Day event at Point Vicente was being postponed to April 14 due to inclement weather. Since this Weekend Guide is published on Thursday, I didn’t have the updated information and included the event which was scheduled for last weekend. That’s why I always insist you check directly with event websites before heading out. It really throws a wrench in your day when you show up for an event only to discover it’s been cancelled – especially when there are kids involved. Anyhow, there are lots of fun events scheduled over the next few days, in addition to all the St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Having St. Patrick’s Day fall on a Saturday makes for a wackier celebration than usual, so be careful out there and if you plan on enjoying a pint or two of Guinness, download the Uber or Lyft app before heading out!

El Segundo Museum of Art presents on Thursday March 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Head to ESMoA for a happy hour tour of AWKWARD led by Co-Founder of Awkward Family Photos Douglas Chernack and Manager of Education Holly Crawford, followed by a Q & A and beer pairings for visitors 21+. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. Doug Chernack is the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Awkward Family Photos with Mike Bender. He is a professional screenwriter and producer who has created shows for E!, Fox Sports, and the Golf Channel and co-created the hit website AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com. Doug lives in Santa Monica, California, with his family. If you plan to attend, it is requested you RSVP at the link below. As always, admission is FREE! For additional information, visit the Eventbrite page at The Little Mermaid March 15 through March 18 at the El Segundo Performing Arts Center. Don’t miss the brand new interactive live stage show! The first-ever, immersive, musical theatre experience of The Little Mermaid will combine live actors, animation and guest’s mobile devices for a sensory experience unlike any other. Youtube sensation and Broadway star Todrick Hall hosts the Celebrity Pre Show, featuring contests, games, and live performances. VIP guests get to meet Todrick, take pictures, and enjoy an exclusive talkback with Todrick and the cast after the show. Tickets are $29/$79/$129. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website a ###a href="https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide" target="_blank">https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide The El Segundo Performing Arts Center is located at 640 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245.

El Segundo Museum of Art presents the Tinkertopia: Kid’s Engineering Art Club Fridays in March from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Kids are invited to drop in after school with a favorite adult companion and siblings of all ages are welcome. They’ll play, tinker, build, rebuild, engineer and tune-up their own inventions using recycled tinkering materials provided by ESMoA. Each week they’ll start with a short drawing exercise and then explore different artistic and engineering challenges. For kids age 8+. Come all four Fridays or just drop-in. Tinkertopia is scheduled for March 2, 9, 16 & 23. As always, admission is FREE! For additional information, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide. El Segundo Museum of Art is located at 208 Main Street in El Segundo.

The Palos Verdes Art Center presents Palos Verdes Wild! on Friday, March 16 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Celebrate the bounty of the wild at a unique dining experience highlighting our local food shed. Palos Verdes Wild! features Chef Paul Buchanan, one of the founders of the Farm-to-Table movement. The dinner will feature locally foraged elements such as coastal sage, stinging nettles, prickly pear and Palos Verdes sea salt combined with ingredients from farmer and rancher friends including the Weiser Family Farms, Gayton Farms, Drake Farms and Diamond Mountain Ranch. Your palate will embark on a delightful journey through a multi-course, handcrafted meal. Starting with carefully composed appetizers, followed by supper served ‘family style’ to share, and finishing with a tantalizing dessert. Join the fun for an homage to the art of food, as Chef Paul Buchanan brings plein air to the plate. Also featured, Craig Torres, author of Cooking the Native Way, and live jazz by Barrel Fever. This is a companion event to an exhibition featuring the artists of the Portuguese Bend Artist Colony, curated by Katrina Vanderlip, and INHABIT: The Olmsted Brothers at Palos Verdes Peninsula, curated by Hilarie Schackai. The cost is $125 per person. For additional information, visit the website the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide Palos Verdes Art Center is located at 5504 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.

The Palos Verdes Art Center presents INHABIT: The Olmsted Brothers at Palos Verdes Peninsula on exhibit from Saturday, March 17 through May 27. The Opening Reception for INHABIT will take place on Friday, March 16and is a ticketed event ($125) in conjunction with Palos Verdes Wild. The Olmsted Brothers at Palos Verdes Peninsula presents a revealing visual and experiential take on the Palos Verdes landscape during these formative years. Utilizing an abundance of original source materials, the exhibition applies a multidimensional perspective to the Olmsted Brothers’ creation. Exploring the firm’s organic-based design strategies incorporating nature, vista, and the pursuit of beauty, it highlights the unique opportunity the brothers had to develop a landscape that would foster artistic and civic virtues. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide The Palos Verdes Art Center is located at 5504 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.

The Luminaries and NOVAs, two Auxiliary support groups of Torrance Memorial Medical Center, will host the annual Spring into Fitness 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, March 17 at South Coast Botanic Gardens in Rolling Hills Estates. Proceeds will support the renovations of the Torrance Memorial Pediatric Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Registration is $30. Participate as individuals, teams, or virtually. All participants will receive a t-shirt, post-event refreshments and opportunities to enter to win raffle prizes. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide If you are interested in corporate or individual sponsorship, please contact the Luminaries at 310-517-4728. South Coast Botanic Gardens is located at 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274.

West Basin Municipal Water District continues the FREE Rain Barrel Distribution Program with two events on Saturday, March 17 in Lawndale and Saturday, April 7 at Mira Costa High School. Help conserve water with a FREE rain Barrel! You can be more water efficient by collecting and using rainwater in your garden. Rain barrels also help reduce the amount of water that flows into storm drains and waterways. Participants must meet eligibility requirements and register in advance, Rain barrels are distributed on a first come, first served basis. No walk-ins will be allowed. Registration does not guarantee a rain barrel. For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide Saturday, March 17 from 8 a.m. to noon at Lawndale High School located at 14901 South Inglewood Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260. Saturday, April 7 from 8 a.m. to noon at Mira Costa High School located at 1401 Artesia Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

The Village Runner presents the annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Community Walk & Leprechaun Dash for the Gold on Saturday, March 17, beginning at 8 a.m. All participants will receive a St. Patrick’s Day Run t-shirt. There will be chip timing, age division awards and cash prizes to the top three overall male and female runners in the 5k run. All kid’s dash finishers receive medals too! The race starts and ends at the Village Runner store in Riviera Village in Redondo Beach with the course taking participants along the Esplanade to Knob Hill and back. This is a very popular local event so be sure to sign up early! For additional race information, visit the website https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guideor call the race hotline at 310-531-8926. The Village Runner is located at located at 1811 Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach.

Meadows Elementary School is pleased to announce the annual Meadows Camp Expo on Saturday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at Manhattan Beach Middle School. Summer is fast approaching, so come on by to get information about a variety of summer camp options to keep your kids busy all summer long. This FREE event is open to all families and will feature over 40 summer camps and a silent auction where you can score discounted camp tuition to your favorite camp! Attendees will enjoy food trucks and bring your bike and helmet for a free bike safety training. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide. Manhattan Beach Middle School is located at1501 Redondo Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

The annual Koi Show will be held on Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18 at the Gardena Civic Center. The event features a wide variety of koi fish, pond products, koi auction, judging, panels, live entertainment and a Hawaiian luau. The event is open to the public and FREE to attend. Doors open both days at 10 a.m. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guideThe Gardena Civic Center is located at 1700 West 162 Street, Gardena, CA.

The Torrance Craftsmen’s Guild presents the ###strong onSaturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. The Arts & Crafts Faire features an array of handmade crafts – everything from candles and quilts to sculpture, clothing and jewelry. Attendees can look forward to a door prize and opportunity drawing, music by DJ Ozzie and food and beverages available for purchase. Admission is FREE! For additional information, visit the website at Celebrity Lecture Series with Trish Beckman: Breaking the Barrier – Celebrating Women in History on Saturday, March 17 at 11 a.m. One of the pioneering members of the first group of combat qualified American female aircrews, Trish Beckman, will share her experiences on the challenges of proving the capabilities of American female aviators and the even greater challenges of gaining the right to do so. Trish Beckman retired from the United States Navy after serving 28 years. She is the first woman to qualify as a crewmember in the F-15E program and the first American woman to qualify as a crewmember in the F/A-18D. As a Naval Flight Officer, she flew in 67 types of aircraft. She helped influence the United States Senate to repeal combat exclusion laws and change executive branch policy, allowing women to fly aircraft engaged in combat missions. Trish has flown for Boeing Commercial Airplanes Group in Seattle and has more than 5,000 flight hours in 71 total aircraft types. She is a founding board member of Women in Aviation International. Strap on your G-Suit and climb aboard! Admission is free for museum members and $5 for non-members. For more information, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide The Western Museum of Flight is located at Torrance Airport, 3315 Airport Drive, Red Baron #3, Torrance, CA 90505.

The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau is proud to present the annual Hermosa Beach Saint Patrick’s Day Parade onSaturday, March 17 beginning at 11 a.m. Up to 100 local businesses, civic organizations and school marching bands will take part in the seven-block parade. The Irish theme of Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated by the many participants including bagpipers, the LAPD Emerald Society, green-clad locals on creative floats and numerous custom-made bicycles, Irish dancers, Storm Troopers, Brazilian dancers and four-legged friends from the Irish Setters Club of Southern California. The parade begins at the staging area near City Hall on Valley Drive, makes a left onto Pier Avenue and ends at the corner of Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street. Beginning at 6 a.m., street closures will be in effect on Valley Drive, between Pier Avenue and Eighth Street. Also, beginning at 8 a.m., Pier Avenue between Valley Drive and Hermosa Avenue as well as Hermosa Avenue between Pier Avenue and Eighth Street will be closed. The streets will reopen approximately at 2 p.m.The ‘Wearing of the Green’ is a time-honored tradition. Don’t be surprised to find yourself ordering corned beef and cabbage, savoring a pint of Guinness, singing Danny Boy and kissing perfect strangers. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide

Absolution Brewing Company will host ###strong to celebrate their fourth year in business on Saturday, March 17 from 1 to 10 p.m. It’s going to be ABSOLUTE fun all day long with live music by Moonshine Cadillac and Nasty Bad Habit, fish and chips from The Tropic Truck, a special VIP tasting from 1 to 3 p.m., brand new Anniversary Ale release, limited edition St. Patrick’s Day Pot O’ Gold release and more! Tickets are $40/$60/$90. For additional information, visit the Eventbrite page at South Bay Food Swap will take place on Sunday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Honest Abe Cidery. South Bay Food Swap is an eclectic gathering of artisan food lovers, who exchange extraordinary, handmade and homegrown food creations. Their mission is to bring together the community by sharing a love and passion for creating, and growing, fabulous food representative of various cultures and world travels. A Food Swap is part silent auction/part village marketplace/part fun-loving open house. It’s a modern take on an old tradition. Your homemade creations become your own personal currency that you can use to swap with other participants. No cash is exchanged. Artisanal goodies change hands and everyone goes home happy and inspired. Anyone can participate! Home bakers/cooks, canners, gardeners, food bloggers, professional chefs, students…pretty much anyone who likes to grow, make, or share food. There are food swappers of all ages and cultures. All participants must be individuals trading goods that they made, grew, or foraged themselves. Some examples of popular food swap items include jams, pickles, salsa or relishes, baked goods, granola, spice mixes, homemade pasta, vegetables or herbs. The sky is the limit. Think outside of the bakery box! This is a FREE event but if you plan to swap, you must register to reserve a space. For additional information and registration, visit the Facebook event page at ###a href="https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide" target="_blank">https://www.southbaybyjackie.c... Honest Abe Cidery is located at 17800 South Main Street, #105, Gardena, CA 90248.

A group of local business moms will host a Shop & Sip Pop Up on Sunday, March 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy champagne and treats (and support local business!) as you browse merchandise from Rodan & Fields, Thirty-One, Arbonne, Girl’s Day Out, Rad Mom, Color Street and more. For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide The event will take place at a private residence located at 1030 Avenue A, Redondo Beach, CA.

The El Segundo Chamber of Commerce presents the 2018 State of the City on Tuesday, March 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the UCLA Health Training Center. The event will be held on the training court of the Los Angeles Lakers and features a presentation from Mayor Suzanne Fuentes on the future of El Segundo. Lunch will be served. Tickets are $60 and reservations are required. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide. The UCLA Health Training Center is located at 2275 East Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo, CA.

The community is invited to Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, March 21 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Blue Butterfly Coffee Company. Coffee with a Cop brings police officers and community members together over a nice, hot cup of coffee to discuss issues and learn more about each other. It’s a chance for casual conversation and an opportunity to build relationships one cup at a time! For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide. The Blue Butterfly Coffee Company is located at 351 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245.

A Basq Kitchen will celebrate National Paella Week Wednesday, March 21 through Sunday, March 25. Chef Ibarra will be cooking up some very special versions of this classic dish – here’s the week’s line-up!
Wed, March 21: Lamb Paella with Crispy Garbanzo Beans
Thu, March 22: Paella Negra (squid ink) with garlic aioli
Fri, March 23: Pork Belly Paella with Cured Cabbage
Sat, March 24: Chicken + Chorizo w/ Chicharrones
Sun, March 25: Paella Mixta (meat+seafood)
Sounds like a whole lot of deliciousness! Better make a reservation! For additional information and reservations, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide A Basq Kitchen is located at 136 North International Boardwalk in Redondo Beach.

The Unified Small Business Alliance will host a Networking Mixer onWednesday, March 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the USBA Headquarters in Torrance. If you’ve never attended one of the USBA events, you should make a point to stop by – it’s always a very casual, friendly evening. Bring plenty of business cards….better yet, bring a friend. For additional information and to RSVP, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide. The USBA headquarters is located at 2501 West 237 Street, Suite A in Torrance.

The Old Torrance Neighborhood Association has invited the City of Torrance Public Works staff to present the upcoming Downtown Torrance Active Transportation Improvement Project on Wednesday, March 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bartlett Senior Center. This $2 million dollar federal grant-funded project will repair damaged sidewalks, install curb ramps, and enhance bicycle facilities throughout the neighborhood. Come hear details of the project, how the repair areas were determined, and how the City plans to preserve mature trees and the unique concrete name stamps found on sidewalks throughout the neighborhood. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers following the presentation. City of Torrance Public Works staff include Shin Furukawa, Engineering Manger; Justin Gatza, Associate Engineer; Judy Emerson, Streetscape Manager; and Jose Urtez, Streetscape Supervisor. All meeting attendees will have the opportunity to be one of the lucky winners (yes, there will be multiple winners) to go home with a gift certificate from local eateries in Old Torrance. The Bartlett Senior Center is located at 1318 Cravens Avenue, Torrance, CA. The meeting will be held upstairs.

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

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-police-department-awards-appreciation-luncheon-2/

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/leadership-mb-information-night/

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/blooms-beers/

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/redondo-beach-camp-expo-2018/

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/girls-in-the-garage/

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lmb-25th-anniversary-gala/

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-stories-show/

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/baroque-concert/

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-antique-street-faire-8/

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/rbpd-offering-canine-pet-cpr-first-aid-classes/

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/cherry-blossom-festival/

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/st-baldricks-head-shaving-event/

This event listing is current as of yesterday, but new events are posted EVERY DAY, so be sure to check the website for updates athttps://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.

The City of Manhattan Beach is accepting applications for Boards and Commissions vacancies through April 18, 2018. Those interested are invited to apply at City Hall or online at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide
Boards and Commissions with vacancies include:
– Cultural Arts Commission
– Library Commission
– Parking and Public Improvements Commission
– Planning Commission
– Parks and Recreation Commission
– Los Angeles County West Vector Control Board
Any high school student living in Manhattan Beach is eligible to apply for student representative seats on the Parks and Recreation Commission, Library Commission, or Cultural Arts Commission. This includes students from Mira Costa High, Loyola High, Chadwick School, and homeschooled students.

The City of Manhattan Beach Parks & Recreation Department is accepting submissions for the Murals in Manhattan Beach project. The goal is to create a successful mural program that will enhance the city with a variety of unique and original artwork; educate the public about art, specifically public art; and fit the criteria of Public Art Master Plan. Proposals will be selected by the Cultural Arts Commission with recommendations to the City Council for approval. Artists selected to to proceed with a mural project will be required to enter a professional services contract with the City of Manhattan Beach. For details, view and expand to print the flyer athttps://www.southbaybyjackie.com/murals-manhattan-beach/. Submissions must be received as a complete application by May 2, 2018 by 4 p.m. PST. Submissions should be sent to Martin Betz, Cultural Arts Manager, at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide Subject line: Mural Roster.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 El Segundo Art Walk. If you’re a Los Angeles based artist, or a business located in the Downtown and Smoky Hollow districts of El Segundo, and want to be part of the hottest event of the summer, this is your chance! There are also sponsorships available. The application deadline is Tuesday, May 1. Download the application at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide

This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guests are Producer Julie Nunis and author, producer, director, Elizabeth Blake Thomas from the South Bay production of Daisy Pulls it Off. This morning, we’re going to learn about the new production of Daisy Pulls it Off playing at the Second Story Theater March 28 through March 30 at 7 p.m. for three shows only, and a special wine tasting and sneak preview reading at Uncorked in Hermosa Beach at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it anytime athttps://www.southbaybyjackie.com/daisy-pulls-off-julie-nunis-elizabeth-blake-thomas/. Tune in every Thursday at 8 a.m. to keep up with what’s going down throughout in the South Bay!

Tomorrow morning on The South Bay Show: Manhattan Beach 360, our guest will be Marie and Jamie Ravel, Founders of Black Flour Crepes. They moved to Los Angeles from Paris two years ago seeking to continue their adventure in the restaurant business in what they felt was the most exciting culinary environment in the world. Black Flour’s goal is simple: deliver a product on par with the best crêpes Brittany has to offer while taking advantage of the bounty of Southern California’s farm fresh produce and diversity. The menu pays playful homage to their favorite neighborhoods and inhabitants that make them unique and this morning, we’re going to learn all about it. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/marie-jamie-ravel-founders-black-flour-crepes/. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s new in Manhattan Beach!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day and have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

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