South Bay Weekend Guide July 13, 2017

Joe Terry and I have been hosting The South Bay Show podcast on Blog Talk Radio for several years, our focus being all the fabulous things to do, places to go, and people to know, in the South Bay. Our sixth year anniversary is next month and we’re expanding our repertoire. I’m thrilled to announce our brand new program, in a brand new format, South Bay by Jackie Presents…..! This program will continue, and expand upon, what we began with the podcast – keeping you informed on all aspects of life in the South Bay – only now, we’ll be recording video segments at Manhattan Beach Studios. The first episode will be posted this weekend. Look for the new South Bay by Jackie Presents… page on my website and be sure to tune in and WATCH. Our inaugural show is with Manhattan Beach City Council Member Richard Montgomery and the topic is the recent Vista del Mar road modifications. Richard’s show will be a bi-weekly program and in the months to come, we’ll discuss various topics. Additional programming will cover a variety of subjects including the real estate market, financial services, leisure activities and special events, health and wellness, politics and more. We’re now scheduling our show line-up, and if you have any interest in becoming a producing partner, please contact Joe Terry at joeterry@thesouthbayshow.com or call 310-379-9822. (This is for producing partners only, not guest scheduling.) Here’s to new adventures!
The El Segundo and Manhattan Beach Chambers of Commerce present the annual Mixer in the Park today, Thursday, July 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Attendees will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, desserts and door prizes while mixing and mingling. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards! Members of the Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach Chambers are welcome and encouraged to attend. The event will be held in the Chevron Employee’s Park. Admission is $10 for Chamber Members and $15 for non-Members. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.elsegundochamber.com/#!events-and-news/c16s4. Chevron Employee Park is located at the corner of El Segundo Boulevard and Illinois Street in El Segundo.
One of the South Bay’s favorite duos, Andy & Renee, are performing at Orlando’s Pizzeria & Birreria every Thursday night in July. They’ll be playing popular favorites and some original tunes from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. each week while you sit back enjoying some of the tastiest pasta, pizza and other entrees this side of the Atlantic. For additional information and to make reservations, call (310) 792-9300 or visit the website at http://www.pizzeriaorlandos.com/. Orlando’s Pizzeria & Birreria is located at 1000 Torrance Boulevard, Suite A, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The City of Rolling Hills Estates and Premier Bank of Palos Verdes present the first Summer Movie Night tonight, Thursday, July 13 at 8 p.m. at Ernie Howlett Park. The community is invited to enjoy a FREE screening of Sing. Attendees should bring blankets and/or low-back beach chairs and picnic baskets. It can get chilly at night so dress accordingly. Refreshments will be available for purchase by the 4-H Club. For additional information, visit the website at http://ci.rolling-hills-estates.ca.us/. Ernie Howlett Park is located at 25851 Hawthorne Boulevard, between Palos Verdes Drive North and Rolling Hills Road.
The South Bay Greek Festival, an annual tradition since 1964, kicks off Friday, July 14 and runs through Sunday, July 16. All things Greek will be featured at this popular South Bay event: music, dancing, games for the kids and food….lots and lots of fabulous food. Baklava, souvlaki and gyros, oh my! Proudly sponsored by St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, admission donations are only $2 for adults, $1 for seniors and free for kids under 12 years old, or you can visit the website and receive a FREE admission coupon! These three days of food, drink, and entertainment are not to be missed….and oh yes, there will be Greek beer and wine! Ooopa! For additional information, visit the website at http://sbgreekfestival.com/ or call 310-540-2434. The South Bay Greek Festival takes place at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox church located at 722 Knob Hill between Prospect Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach.
Los Angeles County Department of Beaches & Harbors presents Beach Movie Nights http://beaches.lacounty.gov or call 310-726-4128. The Dockweiler Youth Center is located at 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293.

The Palos Verdes Art Center presents on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Malaga Cove. The event takes place the third weekend of each month from April through September and 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 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.

Poke Me will celebrate the Grand Opening of the new location in Golden Cove Shopping Center on Saturday, July 15. The Golden Cove Shopping Center has a great mix of shopping, dining, and specialty services which overlook the cliffs of Palos Verdes. As a result of high demand and volume at Poke Me’s current locations, the restaurant is expanding to this shopping center with a beautiful ocean view on the corner of Palos Verdes Drive and Hawthorne Boulevard. To kick off the Grand Opening weekend, Poke Me will be giving away FREE poke bowls to the first 25 customers on Saturday, July 15, and FREE macaroon ice cream for the first 25 customers on Sunday, July 16! Poke Me focuses on quality, sustainable ingredients coupled with their commitment to consumer’s varying taste preference, which has brought about their build-your-own structure. With over 40 options on their menu, customers can create thousands of unique variations. For additional information, visit the website at http://pokeme.net/. Poke Me is located at 31234A Palos Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
I’m a history geek and appreciate the organizations keeping history alive with events like these…… The Western Museum of Flight Celebrity Lecture Series presents Pilot Down – Navy Rescue Helo with Marc Liebman, Captain, USN (Ret.) on Saturday, July 15 at 11 a.m. North SAR. This term, unfamiliar to most, still evokes powerful emotions for anyone who served with the US Navy in the Vietnam conflict. It was the northernmost region of the Gulf of Tonkin, and assignment to this area meant isolation and danger. For the helicopter pilots who were assigned to the Northern Search and Rescue region, it was especially threatening. Their mission was to be ready, on a moment’s notice, to launch out on a search mission, to find and rescue downed aviators. They were far into waters patrolled by the North Vietnamese, and far from any help from the main part of the fleet, operating at least a hundred miles away to the south. But, wherever there was an American aviator down, the Search and Rescue helicopter crews had to go, even if it was inland of the North Vietnamese shoreline. Marc Liebman, Captain, USN (retired), was one of the pilots who flew these hazardous missions, and many downed aviators made it home safe, instead of becoming guests of the infamous Hanoi Hilton. Captain Liebman is also a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, having flown SAR and special operations missions in that conflict. His story is one you won’t want to miss. A Vietnam era T-28 Trojan will be on display in addition to Vietnam era Jeep. Admission is FREE for Museum Members and $5 for Non-Members. Free parking is available in the Museum lot. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.wmof.com. The Western Museum of Flight is located at 3315 Airport Drive, Torrance, CA 90505.
The Redondo Beach Public Library Main Branch hosts a FREE seminar Essential Oils for Stress Reduction on Saturday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to noon. Learn how essential oils and aromatherapy can benefit emotional wellness. Lisa Ciotto, a Health and Wellness Coach and an Essential Oils Educator will discuss the natural benefits of Aromatherapy to lessen anxiousness, support restful sleep and promote calmness. She will provide information on this subject and answer attendees’ questions. This program is free, open to the public, and no reservations are required. It will be held in the 2nd floor Meeting Room of Redondo Beach Main Library. For additional information on programs and services at Redondo Beach Public Library, call (310) 318-0675, option 5, or visit the website at http://www.redondo.org/library. Redondo Beach Main Library is located at 303 North Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach. Free underground parking is available at the Library.
Coe Dynamics will host a Body & Beauty Care Open House on Saturday, July 15 from noon to 3:30 p.m. at a private home in Hermosa Beach. The community is invited to come see, smell, touch, feel, and learn what TRUE, QUALITY-TESTED, ALL-NATURAL personal beauty care products can do for your outside beauty and inside health. Tracy Coe, QRA Wellness & Nutrition Practitioner will be present to showcase the body and beauty care products she’s curated and to answer any questions you may have. This is a FREE event and all attendees will be entered in an opportunity drawing to win a free product. Contact Tracy at pilates@coe-dynamics.com or 424-903-3104 for the venue address. If you plan to attend, RSVP to the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1946564858947256/.
The City of Torrance kicks off the summer with FREE Concerts in the Park on Saturday, July 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Wilson Park. A new performance venue, the Wilson Park Gazebo will host a variety of entertainment year round and will be inaugurated with the first concert of the summer. Pack up some chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and gather family and friends for a beautiful summer evening in the park! Concert Schedule:July 15 – Mystic WaveAugust 19 – Bone DaddysFor additional information, call 310-618-2376 or visit the website at http://www.torranceca.gov. Wilson Park is located at 2200 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501.
This Sunday is National Ice Cream Day – so how appropriate is this!?! Craigers Fudge & Ice Cream will celebrate their Grand Opening on Sunday, July 16 from 3 to 7 p.m. Craigers is an ice cream parlor and fudge shop serving all in-store freshly made ice cream, all natural sorbet, and New England style fudge. The event features free samples, music and Grand Opening attendees will receive a free mini-sundae. This event is for sugar enthusiasts of any age! For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1254214204687946/. Craigers Fudge & Ice Cream is located at 625 North Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

The Lighthouse Cafe presents The Peter Myers Orchestra on Sunday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Music lovers and especially jazz enthusiasts, will appreciate this rare opportunity to see Peter perform with Loree Frazier and saxophonist Charles Owens from LA LA LAND. Many of you will be familiar with Peter’s impressive Hollywood history as composer and arranger for a number of famous TV shows including Dynasty, Falcon’s Crest, Diagnosis Murder, Jake & the Fat Man, Murder She Wrote, Matlock, James Bond movies and a number of other film scores. For Peter’s full credits, check-out his IMDB page at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0616832/?ref_=nv_sr_2. Admission is $10 per person. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.thelighthousecafe.net/. The Lighthouse Cafe is located at 30 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
The Palos Verdes Art Center and Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education presents Chefs & Cellars on Sunday, July 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Catalina View Gardens. The community is invited for an epicurean afternoon in the vineyard! Guests will enjoy mouthwatering tastes from over 15 of the South Bay’s premiere restaurants, accompanied by wine, beer, and spirits by many of California’s foremost makers. A silent auction featuring vacation getaways, paintings by local artists, a private tour on board a retired naval ship and more, accompanies special art activities for guests to enjoy. Tickets are $125 and reservations are limited. This event is for those 21+. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.CelebrateChefs.com or contact Sharon Holman at 310-375-6917 or via email at holmsha@aol.com. Catalina View Gardens is located at 6001 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
Join Beach Cities Health District for the FREE Summer Fitness Series: Mindful Yoga on the Beach, Monday evenings in July at 6:30 p.m. The weekly event takes place on the sand south of the Manhattan Beach Pier. Get moving and de-stress with this free, public event that brings together community, fitness and fun! Everyone is welcome to participate — women, men and children — and you can participate at your own pace. By all means, invite friends, family and co-workers! Registration starts at 6 p.m. with the hour long yoga class beginning at 6:30. All participants must sign a waiver. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable, athletic clothing and bring a jacket in case of cool weather. Classes will be led by certified instructors from the Center for Health & Fitness. For additional information and to register, call 310.374.3426 or visit the website at http://www.bchd.org/freefitness. The Manhattan Beach Pier is located at the western end of Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Manhattan Beach.
The Manhattan Beach City Council will have on their agenda the issue of Renaming Sepulveda to Pacific Coast Highway during the Tuesday, July 18 meeting at 6 p.m. This is a BIG DEAL! If you would like to voice your opinion, you will have an opportunity to speak for 3 minutes. The meeting will take place at City Hall in the Council Chambers. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.citymb.info/. City Hall is located at 1400 Highland Avenue in Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) presents the Hermosa Beach Open as part of the AVP Pro Tour Gold Series on Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, July 23. In addition, the AVP will celebrate its return to Hermosa Beach since 2007 with an expanded Main Draw from 16 to 24 teams per gender to accommodate the growing demand and talent in the qualification rounds. General admission to the AVP Pro Tour is free to the public with VIP tickets featuring upgraded viewing and hospitality. For additional information, visit the website at http://avp.com/event/avp-hermosa-beach-open/. Social Media: Follow @AVPBeach on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat to stay up to date and get behind-the-scenes access to your favorite athletes. The Hermosa Beach Open will take place on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier.
The City of Manhattan Beach and Skechers present the annual Manhattan Beach Open Tennis Tournament Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, July 23. Take your game to the next level or put your practice into play at this classic South Bay sporting event! All the action takes place at the Live Oak Park Tennis Facility, Mira Costa High School and Manhattan Country Club. From Men’s and Women’s Open Singles and Doubles Divisions to Amateur Divisions, the tournament is sure to provide a fun-filled weekend of competition at its finest. The event features:•Prizes and trophies for all division winners•Single elimination•All entries include lunch, a T-shirt, and a goodie bag•US Open Wilson tennis balls will be in play for all eventsFor all the details and registration, visit the website at http://www.citymb.info/city-officials/parks-and-recreation/tennis/2014-manhattan-beach-open-tennis-tournament. Live Oak Park is located at 1601 Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach. Mira Costa High School is located at 1401 Artesia Boulevard in Manhattan Beach.

The Torrance Historical Society presents the annual Rock Around the Block fundraising event in celebration of the All-America City Award on Thursday, July 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. This FREE 1950s-style family event is hosted in partnership with the Torrance Historical Society, City of Torrance, CitiCABLE 3, Torrance Bakery, and the Old Torrance Neighborhood Association. The All-America City Award is one of America’s original and most prestigious community recognition awards. The City received this award for “Growth without Strain” back in 1956 when Albert Isen was Mayor of Torrance. The event features:-vintage cars on display along Post Avenue, courtesy of Cruisin’ 50s Car Club, Touring A’s and local car owners-50s music by DJ Ozzie-Burgers from the IN-N-OUT burger wagon (burgers served from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM, nominal fee for food & beverages)-Special exhibits featuring the original All-America City congratulatory telegram from President Eisenhower, and the All-America City button & logo-Capture a “Kodak Moment” next to Jared Sidney Torrance-High school yearbooks — the Torrance Historical Society has the largest collection in the City-Retro games like Dime Toss or paint a pet rock-Hula hoop, bubble gum blowin’, (Torrance Bakery) cake walk, and pie eating contests – there are prizes!This event is a fundraiser for the Torrance Historical Society & Museum and will be held in front of the Museum. Post Avenue will be blocked off from Cravens to Sartori. For additional information, call the Museum at (310) 328-5392 or visit the website at http://www.torrancehistoricalsociety.org./. The Torrance Historical Society & Museum is located at 1345 Post Avenue in Torrance.
This is one of my favorite events of the summer…… The community is invited to attend the El Segundo Art Walk on Thursday, July 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. Located in the Downtown and Smoky Hollow districts, over thirty creative El Segundo businesses will open their doors for studio tours and become a pop-up gallery displaying original artwork of Los Angeles based artists. ESAW pairs artists with local businesses to display their work on the premises. Yes, it is an art walk, but the art is only half of the attraction. The venues are what make the event so unique. El Segundo has an abundance of remarkable and historic architecture, most of which house businesses not open to the general public. The opportunity to gain access to these distinctive spaces makes for an extraordinary experience. The evening features fine art, live music, great food and studio tours. It’s fun and it’s FREE! El Segundo Art Walk will take place the third Thursday evening of the summer months – June 15, July 20 and August 17. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this….put it on your calendar NOW. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.elsegundoartwalk.com/.
Most of the big Summer Concert Series have already begun, so be sure to check out the schedules at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/special-events.php!
Here’s a heads-up on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
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http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-antique-street-faire-8/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-faves-basq-kitchen/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/restaurants-roses-hofs-hut/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/black-white-party/
These are just a few of the special events taking place. 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.
Due to recent changes at the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce, The South Bay Show: Redondo Beach – More to Sea will be on hiatus for the time being. We hope to resume programming in the coming months.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guest is composer and musical architect, Peter T. Myers. Peter has worked extensively with many gifted artists, groups and professionals, including Sarah Vaughn, Sammy Davis, Jr., Marvin Gaye, Bill Conti, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Doc Severinsen, Olivia Newton-John, The London Symphony Orchestra and Placido Domingo. The Peter Myers Orchestra will be playing at the historic Lighthouse Café in Hermosa Beach on Sunday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and this morning, we get to pick the brain of this legendary musician and listen to some of what attendees can expect this weekend. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it via podcast at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/peter-myers-peter-meyers-orchestra/. 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, it will be a mystery guest since our scheduled guest cancelled and I’m waiting to hear from our producer. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or via podcast anytime at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/the-south-bay-show-manhattan-beach-360.php. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s new in Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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