South Bay Weekend Guide January 21, 2016

On The South Bay Show this morning, Joe and I will be opening up the phone lines to find out what’s on your mind these days. All we ask is that you keep it local. We’ll also be giving away a pair of tickets to The Nerd now playing at the Norris Theater in Palos Verdes through January 31. Tune in at 8 a.m. to listen live at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/the-joe-jackie-show/. If you have a comment, question or want to win those tickets, give us a call at 714-242-5288. We look forward to hearing from you!

You still have time to do this today……..The Redondo Beach Police Department, the American Red Cross and U.S. Probation Office Central District of California, will host the annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive today, Thursday, January 21 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Redondo Beach Police Station parking lot. The drive, which occurs during National Blood Donor Month, pits public safety and law enforcement against each other to see who can rally the most people to donate blood, according to the Red Cross. Participants will receive a BOB commemorative t-shirt, BOB Clippers Promo, LA Kings discounted ticket offer at STAPLES Center and Anaheim Ducks discounted ticket offer at Honda Center. To schedule your life-saving appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code BADGESOCAL. For additional information, contact Mike Diehr via email at mike.diehr@redondo.org or call 310-379-2477, ext. 2493. Save time by accessing RapidPass, a new tool that allows blood donors to help save lives in less time. Donors may read the Pre-Donation Information, access the Health History Questionnaire and answer the questions PRIOR to arriving for the appointment! Visit www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to complete this process. This does NOT take the place of scheduling a donation appointment. Identification is required to donate. The Bloodmobile will be parked in the Redondo Beach Police Station parking lot located at 401 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

If you didn’t RSVP already, you may not get in, but it’s worth a try…….Kit & Ace is celebrating the opening of their new store at The Point with a Launch Party on Thursday, January 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. The community is invited to stop by, meet the team and discover their clothing line made from proprietary, technical fabrics. Kit & Ace delivers innovative products that provide comfort and ease of use to the wearer, while still offering the style and quality of luxury brands. If you plan to attend, you must RSVP by January 15 to www.thepoint@kitandace.com. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.kitandace.com/#. Kit & Ace is located at 840 South Sepulveda Boulevard, # 108, in El Segundo.

The Riviera Village Business Improvement District hosts The Village Mixer tonight, Thursday, January 21 at Hennessey’s from 5 to 7 p.m. All who live, work and enjoy Riviera Village are welcome to attend. It’s a great opportunity to mix and mingle, get to know others in the area and share ideas for the future! The event will take place on the back patio. There is no cover charge. Attendees will enjoy drink specials and complimentary appetizers. For additional information, call (310) 540-8443 or visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/178929455799208/. Hennessey’s Tavern is located at 1712 South Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach.

Downtown area business owners will be hosting the popular Sidewalk Sale beginning Friday, January 22 and running through Sunday, January 24. All weekend long, shoppers are encouraged to take advantage of great retail markdowns, pleasant outdoor dining, beautiful weather, convenient parking and glorious ocean views from the sidewalks of beautiful Downtown Manhattan Beach. Businesses will be offering drastic price reductions on quality merchandise ranging from clothing to home furnishings and everything in between. Regular store and restaurant hours will be in effect and be sure to take advantage of the two public valet parking locations available Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. located at 1017 and 1142 Manhattan Avenue. For additional information, visit the Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/downtownmanhattanbeach.

Palos Verdes Performing Arts will present the Broadway comedy, The Nerd January 22 through January 31 at the Norris Theatre. Critics have called Larry Shue’s inventive, side-splitting farce one of the funniest plays ever written. The story centers on the hilarious dilemma of a young architect whose life is suddenly upended by an unexpected visit from a man he has never met, but who saved his life in the army. With lovable characters and unexpected twists at every turn, this laugh-out-loud comedy also delivers an inspiring moral message. Performance times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $48 and $58. For additional information and ticket purchase, call the box office at (310) 544-0403, ext. 221, or visit the website at http://www.palosverdesperformingarts.com. The Norris Theatre is located at 27570 Norris Center Drive in Rolling Hills Estates.

The first class sold out quickly so they added another…….El Segundo Museum of Art presents A Taste of TOUCH, a cooking class with Robin Trento, on Friday, January 22 and Saturday, January 23 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Explore themes of the organic food movement and the LA art scene through the ’60s and ’70s with chef and educator Robin Trento. After a tour of Experience 19: TOUCH, prepare a meal inspired by some of the works on view and the foods these iconic LA artists loved to eat. The class fee is $85 and goes to the instructor and includes food, recipes and alcohol. To sign up, visit the website at http://artmusela.com/tours/. For additional information, visit the website at http://esmoa.org/. El Segundo Museum of Art is located at 208 Main Street in El Segundo.

Classical Crossroads’ The Interludes Concert Series presents the Amicus Duo and Sakura Cell Quintet on Saturday, January 23 at 3 p.m. at First Lutheran Church & School. The Amicus Duo, cellist Coleman Itzkoff and pianist Alin Melik-Adamyan, are winners of the 2015 Beverly Hills National Auditions. A unique and versatile cello quintet, Sakura is built on the artistry and virtuosity of its members: Jonathan Dormand (UK), Michael Kaufman (USA), Yoshika Masuda (Japan/Australia), Peter Myers (USA), and Sarah Rommel (USA). Admission is FREE, donations are welcome! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.palosverdes.com/ClassicalCrossroads/TheInterludes.htm. First Lutheran Church & School is located at 2900 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90503 (on the south side Carson Street just east of Maple).

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and Sanitation Districts will host a Hazardous Waste Round-Up on Saturday, January 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Hermosa Beach. All residents of the South Bay may drop off unwanted household electronics and hazardous waste items such as needles, batteries, TVs and cellphones at Clark Stadium. For additional information, call 888-CLEAN-LA or visit the website at http://www.CleanLA.com. Clark Stadium is located on Valley Drive between 8 and 11 Streets.

Join the vintage treasure hunt on Sunday, January 24 at the Torrance Antique Street Faire from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in historic downtown Torrance. Every month, vendors showcase a wide variety of items ranging from antique and vintage furniture, glassware and books to jewelry and toys. The event also features live music and antique appraisals. In addition, there are lots of great restaurants, sports bars and specialty shops in the vicinity. Rain or shine, free admission and free parking – can’t beat that! For additional information, call (310) 328-6107 or visit the website athttp://www.torranceantiquefaire.com/. The Torrance Antique Street Faire is located on Sartori Avenue in downtown Torrance.

El Segundo Museum of Art hosts Family Day, Artist in Residence Open Studio and Art Talk on Sunday, January 24. Everyone is welcome to attend these three amazing programs in one day! Family Day is sponsored by DIRECTV and features Painting with Fabric from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet up with friends or bring your family for a day of fun! Explore Experience 19: TOUCH, put on your Art Detective cap and search for a clues in a Scavenger Hunt, and make a painting using found fabric and velvet. There will be art making materials for all ages and ability levels. Visit with Artist in Residence, So Young Park, during the Open Studio from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for the debut of her new paintings. So Young Park has been Artist in Residence at ESMoA from November 2015 to January 2016. Born in Seoul, South Korea, she studied Fine Arts at the Berlin University of the Arts. She now lives and works in Berlin, Germany. An Art Talk featuring Edward Goldman will take place from 3 p.m. to 5p.m. Join Edward Goldman, host of KCRW’s “Art Talk” and curator of Experience 19: TOUCH, for a lively discussion with notable LA artists featured in TOUCH. Panel will include TOUCH featured artist Jim McHugh, as well as Alison Saar and Rachel Lachowicz. All photographs of artists featured in TOUCH courtesy of Jim McHugh. 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.

The South Bay Women’s Conference hosts the monthly Let’s Connect Mixer at Chelsea Pub & Lounge on Tuesday, January 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This fundraising event is a great opportunity to meet local business owners and entrepreneurs while mixing and mingling with like-minded individuals. Tickets are $5 for members and $15 for non-members. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page athttps://www.facebook.com/events/1518494141813789/. Chelsea Pub & Lounge is located at 1332 Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach.

The Unified Small Business Alliance presents a FREE Food Tasting & Networking Event at El Pollo Inka at the new location in Rolling Hills Estates on Wednesday, January 27 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by El Pollo Inka and admission is FREE! Stop by and see why El Pollo Inka is one of the best Peruvian restaurants in LA County. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1186908791336512/. El Pollo Inka is located at 550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, 90274. (In the former Marmalade Cafe space.)

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

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/entrepreneurs-of-the-south-bay/ (I’m going!)

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/new-soccer-fields-open-in-hawthorne/ (This is big – waiting on more info.)

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-chili-cook-off/ (Last year was soooo tasty.)

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/u-s-olympic-badminton-qualifying-tournament/ (Who knew???)

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 guest was Kevin Carrera, Vice President of Events for Spectrum Sports Management. Kevin told us all about this year’s Super Bowl Sunday 10K, the largest running event in the South Bay, taking place Sunday morning, February 7. You can listen to yesterday’s show here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/kevin-carrera-super-bowl-sunday-10k/. There’s ‘More to Sea’ every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.!

This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, Joe and I are keeping it casual, chatting about upcoming events. Listeners will have an opportunity to tell us what’s on their mind (keep it local, please) so give us a call at 714-242-5288 between 8 and 9 a.m. We’ll also be giving away a pair of tickets to see The Nerd at the Norris Theater in Palos Verdes. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/the-joe-jackie-show/. 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, our guests will be Kelly Stroman of the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business Association, Lauren Alexander of Dacha Interiors, Sis Noukhay of Greigh Goods and Licia Banks of Licia B. Jewelry and we’re going to talk about this weekend’s Sidewalk Sale and a few businesses that have recently made downtown Manhattan Beach their new home. You can listen to the show tomorrow morning here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/downtown-manhattan-beach-sidewalk-sale-3/. 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