South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide September 13, 2018

There are several fantastic fundraisers, supporting extremely worthy causes, taking place over the next few days. It has been said (and I absolutely believe it) that Americans are the most generous people in the world…. and the populace of the South Bay may just be the most munificent. If you haven’t yet made plans for the weekend, buy a ticket and attend one of these functions. You’ll have a ton of fun while using your powers for good!
Roman Aroma will host a Wine Tasting on Friday, September 14 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The evening will feature Italian wines from the Roma, Veneto and Piedmont regions. Sommelier Gessica Guidi will be pouring and answering questions. As always, delicious snacks will be available. The price is $29 for 4 pours or $35 for 5 pours and includes delicious complimentary appetizers. For more information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/romanaromasocal/. Roman Aroma Gran Caffe is located at 901 North Catalina Avenue, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Herron Entertainment presents the Brewery Comedy Tour on Friday, September 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Absolution Brewing. This cross-country brewery tour features some of the best NYC and LA based comedians without NYC/LA prices because they know your money is important to you and only want you to enjoy a nice night out – without having to take out a loan. Advance tickets are $15 per person. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.universe.com/events/4CDTS3?embed=open&ref=universe_facebook_push&eventref=fb_oea. Absolution Brewing is located at 2878 Columbia Street, Torrance, CA 90503.
The Palos Verdes Art Center presents the final Malaga Cove Summer Art Show on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Malaga Cove. The event features paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photography, wearable art and prints from artists from the seven art groups affiliated with Palos Verdes Art Center: Artists Open Group, Pacific Arts Group, Paletteers, Palos Verdes Painters, Peninsula Artists, Photographic and Digital Artists, and Third Dimension. For additional information, visit the website at http://pvartcenter.org/malaga-cove. Malaga Cove Plaza is located at the entrance to the City of Palos Verdes Estates on scenic Palos Verdes Drive West between Via Chico and Via Corta. There is plenty of free parking.
The annual Lawndale Blues Festival will take place on Saturday, September 15 at 11 a.m. at Jane Addams Park. Sponsored by the City of Lawndale, the Festival will showcase the music of The Brooks Project featuring Gregg Wright, Awesome Blue, The Lawndale Blues Boys, Electric Caravan and Moondog. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Alcohol is prohibited and food will be available for purchase. It’s a fantastic opportunity to enjoy some great music with family, friends and neighbors in the heart of the South Bay! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.lawndalecity.org/ or call (310) 973-3270. Jane Addams Park is located at 15114 Firmona Avenue in Lawndale.
Betty’s Foundation presents Remember the Music Festival on Saturday, September 15 from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ernie Howlett Park in conjunction with the City of Rolling Hills Estates City Celebration. This is an all ages festival showcasing artists inspired by the sounds of American roots music. The event will have lawn seating, a VIP tent, food trucks, beer vendors, arts and crafts, children activities, line dancing, silent auction, raffle and more. The event features two award-winning bands, Gethen Jenkins and Honey County. Remember the Music is an annual roots music festival benefiting Alzheimer’s disease research organized by Betty’s Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. No outside beverages allowed. Out of courtesy for others in attendance please refrain from bringing EZup tents, large umbrellas, or other similar shade structures. Ticket prices range from $15 to $60. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.rememberthemusic.org/. Ernie Howlett Park is located at 25851 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274.

The Torrance Holistic Fair takes place on Saturday, September 15 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Cosmic Brewery. Attendees can visit with a variety of holistic practitioners including card readers, astrologists, Reiki healers, life coaches, nutritional health experts, and more. Vendors will be offering readings and demonstrations to help you discover answers, clarify questions, and align your mind, body, and spirit. Are you ready to create your balanced, happy life? This event could help you achieve that goal. A portion of the funds collected for this event will be donated to K911ResQ. This event is FREE to attend. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1297138340421813/. Cosmic Brewery is located at 20316 Gramercy Place, Torrance, CA.
I adore the work of this photographer…… Shock Boxx Gallery will host the Opening Reception: Side to Side on Saturday, September 15. Local photographer Brent Broza is taking over the gallery for the second half of September. Stop by and check out his fantastic photography. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/687537154938758/?notif_t=event_calendar_create&notif_id=1535061924959401. Shock Boxx Gallery is located at 636 Cypress Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
The El Segundo Auxiliary of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles presents the annual Wine Festival & Silent Auction on Saturday, September 15 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The event takes place at the International Garden Center in El Segundo where guests will enjoy appetizers, refreshments, live band and an amazing silent auction! Tickets are $50 per person. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://elsegundoauxiliarychla.org/. The International Garden Center is located at 155 North Pacific Coast Highway in El Segundo.
Switzer Learning Center hosts Boots, Brews & BBQ on Saturday, September 15 from 6 to 11 p.m. The South Bay’s biggest and best outdoor BBQ event of the year will be an adults-only, high spirited, western themed party for over 300 guests. Dust off your boots and put on a cowboy hat! Get ready to feast on smoked barbecue dishes, sample craft beers from local breweries, ride the mechanical bull, work on your aim at the shooting ranges, play blackjack, spin the Booze Wheel, partake in live and silent auctions, and dance the night away! Tickets are $125. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://switzercenter.ejoinme.org/BBB2018. Switzer Learning Center is located at 2201 Amapola Court, Torrance, CA.
The Automobile Driving Museum will host the 2018 Porsche Gathering on Sunday, September 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features air-cooled Porsches, a swap meet and collectibles. Admission includes entry to the museum. Admission is $5. Kids get in free with paying adult. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/. Automotive Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA 90254.
The next South Bay Food Swap will take place on Sunday, September 16 beginning at 11 a.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 https://www.facebook.com/events/2220453938233908/. The Honest Abe Cidery is located at 17800 South Main Street, #105, Gardena, CA 90248.
The Torrance-South Bay YMCA presents a Music is in the Air on Sunday, September 16 from noon to 3 p.m. at a private residence in Torrance. It will be a delightful afternoon of wonderful music, along with cheese and wine tastings, in support of the Torrance-South Bay YMCA. Guests will enjoy live entertainment by Andy Hill and Renee Safier whose unique sound and multi-instrumental skills will move you, your feet, and your heart. Alcohol will be served, therefore all guests must be over 21 to attend. If you have any questions please contact Amanda Martelli at 310-602-4910 or via email at AmandaMartelli@ymcaLA.org. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased online at https://www.ymcala.org/torrance-south-bay/benefit-concert. The concert will take place at a private residence in Torrance. The location information will be sent when tickets are purchased.

The Torrance-South Bay YMCA will celebrate Grandparent’s Day in honor of the Japanese holiday, Respect of the Aged Day on Sunday, September 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. Presented by Green Hills Memorial Park, the event features a kimono fashion show, Japanese tea ceremony, flower arrangements, Pom Pom cheerleaders and traditional Japanese confectionary. This event is FREE a to attend! RSVP is recommended as space is limited. Please RSVP to Kayco Ishii at (310) 521-4459 or via email at kishii@ghmp.com. The Torrance-South Bay YMCA is located at 2900 West Sepulveda Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505.
Allomi presents a free workshop, The Nurtured Heart, with Lisa Woomeron on Monday, September 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Nurtured Heart Approach®️ (NHA) is a relationship-focused methodology founded strategically in “The 3 Stands™️” for helping children (and adults) build Inner Wealth™️ and use their intensity in successful ways. It has become a powerful way of awakening the inherent greatness in all children while facilitating parenting and classroom success. The essence of NHA is a set of core methodologies originally developed for working with the most difficult children. It has a proven impact on every child, including those who are challenged behaviorally, socially and academically. This is a FREE workshop but you must register. For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://allomi.com/classes (scroll way down the page for the class). Allomi is located at 1612 South Catalina, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The community is invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Social Workplace on Wednesday, September 19 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Social Workplace will be joined by the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce and local officials from the City of Lomita, to commemorate the opening of its new co-work and meeting space. Social Workplace is located in the heart of the South Bay in Lomita – now seeing an upswing in new businesses and housing – and serves a need in the community to provide comfortable and flexible coworking space for business owners, entrepreneurs, creatives and at-home or remote workers to work and have meetings. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1845915552122683/. Social Workplace is located at 2315 Lomita Boulevard, Lomita, CA 90717.
Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
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https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/cruise-food-truck-rally/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/fashion-on-point/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/casino-royale/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lobster-rock/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/los-angeles-ukulele-festival/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/richmond-street-fair-in-el-segundo/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/metlox-outdoor-art-gallery/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/little-unicorn-world-premiere-party-book-launch/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/fall-fashion-harvest/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/rose-soiree/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/movies-at-the-beach/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bays-got-talent-2/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/carmen/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/food-wine-cigar-festival/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-antique-street-faire-8/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/fall-fete-2018-night-croatian-inspired-food-fun-entertainment/
This event listing is current as of yesterday, but new events are posted EVERY DAY! Check the website for updates at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.

This is the final weekend to catch the Summer Concerts at Nelson’s! You can view the schedule at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/nelsons-summer-concert-series-4/.
Beach Cities Health District is all about healthy choices, and they know you are too! Whether you just whipped up your favorite healthy recipe, or you’re taking a stroll along the beach, share your healthy habits with BCHD on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #CaughtBeingHealthy for a chance to win a gift card from your favorite Blue Zones Restaurant! Selfies are welcome, but not required. Only public posts/profiles will be considered.
Rules: Post a picture of your favorite healthy habits with the hashtag #CaughtBeingHealthy by 9/30/18. Tag @BeachCitiesHealth on Facebook or Instagram.
Prizes:-1 $50 gift card to a Blue Zones Restaurant (grand prize)-2 $25 gift card to a Blue Zones Restaurant
For more details, visit the website at http://www.bchd.org/CaughtBeingHealthy.
The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation is pleased to announce the 2018-19 Family Series Performances! Featuring magical bubbles and harrowing adventures, the Family Series has shows everyone can enjoy. Plus, Art to Grow on Children’s Art Center offers themed art projects before and after each show. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://torrancearts.org/upcoming-shows/.
The ESMoA Video Art + Film Festival is back! What does “Matriarchs” mean to you? Make a 60 second film and submit it to the ESMoA Video Art + Film Festival: Matriarchs! Deadline for submissions is Monday, October 28 at 5pm PST. Films will be reviewed by ESMoA and a panel of judges from the El Segundo and Los Angeles arts community who will decide which films will be featured at the screening event at ESMoA on Saturday, December 1, 2018. For additional information about submissions, visit the website at https://esmoa.org/event/open-call-2018-esmoa-video-art-film-festival-matriarchs/.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guest is newly elected Torrance City Council Member, Aurelio Mattucci, and we’re going to discuss several hot topics including the local coyote problem, shared mobility devices, illegal dumping and more. In addition, we’ll be giving away two free tickets to Fall Fashion Harvest on Saturday, September 22 from noon to 3 p.m. at Morgan’s Jewelers. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/aurelio-mattucci-torrance-city-council-member/. 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 Chamber 360, our guests are Chief Operating Officer Brian Smith and VP of Business Development Caitlin Sappington from BAMit. BAMit is a powerful, free app that brings new business to businesses, great deals and promotions to consumers, and income opportunities for everyone, all with no up-front costs or hidden fees and we’re going to learn a bit more about this local start up. You can listen to the podcast live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/brian-smith-caitlin-sappington-bamit/. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s happening in Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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