South Bay Weekend Guide July 21, 2016

This Sunday is the five year anniversary of the launch of the South Bay by Jackie.com website and this Weekend Guide (261st edition!). Now to get completely off track, I recently took one of those tests on Facebook. Just stick with me, I’ll get there. This test would tell you which side of your brain is more dominant – the left side (analytic, rational, objective, symbolic, digital, math, order) or the right side (instinct, art, emotion, imagination, memory, creative, music). My test score was, left side: 85% and right side: 15%. This came as no surprise to me – and I’m sure it’s why I so thoroughly enjoy keeping our community informed about all the fantastic things there are to see and do here in the South Bay. It’s been an incredible five years. Thank you all for your continued support!

The Palos Verdes Chamber of Commerce presents Dine Around the Peninsula which began on July 15 and will run through July 24 at select area restaurants. Dine Around the Peninsula is the culinary event of the year, with area chefs showcasing their creativity and restaurants offering carefully curated, specially priced prix fixe menus. Visit some of the finest restaurants on the Peninsula as master chefs serve up innovative menus featuring tantalizing culinary creations. Simply dine out at any of the participating restaurants. No tickets, passes or coupons are required. Advance reservations are recommended. Participating restaurants may be offering special menus for breakfast, lunch or dinner during this ten day dining event. It’s a great way to try a new restaurant or enjoy an old favorite. With over 20 participating restaurants, Dine Around the Peninsula promises to be an exciting culinary adventure! For additional information and a list of participating restaurants, visit the website at http://www.dinepeninsula.com or contact the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce via email at office@palosverdeschamber.comor call 310-377-8111.

dineLA Restaurant Week is a bi-annual dining event established to introduce diners to the extensive assortment of restaurants in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles County. The event takes place over 12 consecutive days and runs from July 18 through July 31. Local foodies and visitors to the area will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of specially priced prix fixe menus from some of LA’s best restaurants during this this period. It should come as no surprise that a variety of restaurants throughout the South Bay will be participating in this culinary event. Some of the restaurants will feature lunch, some will offer dinner and some will present both, so be sure to check the website at http://discoverlosangeles.com/restaurantweekv2/. Diners may make a reservation online at http://discoverlosangeles.com/restaurantweekv2/index.jsp or contact the restaurant directly. Due to the popularity of this event, advance reservations are strongly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome but there is no guarantee they can be accommodated.

The Redondo Beach Chamber and Brookdale South Bay is hosting a Luncheon featuring guest speaker Tanya L. Brown, MA (Nicole Brown Simpson’s sister) on Thursday, July 21 at 11:30 a.m. Tanya will speak on “Finding Peace Among the Chaos”. Attendees will enjoy a complimentary lunch and complimentary valet parking. RSVP to the Chamber at 310-376-6911. For additional information, visit the website at http://web.redondochamber.org/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventResults.aspx?EventDate=7/21/2016&OE=TRUE. Brookdale Independent Living South Bay is located at 5481 West Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503.

The Women’s Council of Realtors South Bay Network presents the annual Taste of Summer on Thursday, July 21 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at South Coast Botanic Garden. The Taste of Summer is not to be missed! Named the most fun event to EVER be held on a Thursday, with the best craft beers, wine and food! Eat, drink and get lei’d… but really, there will be leis and sweet, sweet sounds by THE LUCKY ONE’s! Yes, you should wear your Hawaiian shirt, pop on a hat if you have one too! Sip down some red wine, bid on some silent auction items and enjoy the sights of nature in the Botanic Garden. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the South Bay Business Women’s Association. Tickets are $45 per person or $400 for a table of ten and are available at EventBrite at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-summer-2016-beer-wine-food-festival-for-all-tickets-26042564010?aff=es2. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.wcr.org/chapter-sites/california/south-bay/. The South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

The Torrance Historical Society presents Rock Around the Block in celebration of the All-America City Award on Thursday, July 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. This FREE 1950s-style family event is hosted in partnership with the City of Torrance and the Old Torrance Neighborhood Association and is open to the public. 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. 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. Attendees will enjoy

•50s music
•Burgers from the IN-N-OUT burger wagon for purchase
•Special exhibits featuring the original congratulatory telegram from President Eisenhower, along with the All-America City button & logo
•High school yearbooks – the Torrance Historical Society has the largest collection
•Hula hoop, bubble gum blowin’, cake walk and pie eating contests – there are prizes!
•Capture a “Kodak Moment” with Jared Sidney Torrance next to the Wienermobile!

The Bartlett Senior Center will also be hosting an Open House this same night. Attendees can dine on the patio and sway to The South Bay Strummers, and dance to Liz Holmes Retro Swing Band. The Torrance Woman’s Club will have their 1950s Club scrapbook available for viewing. Also, the Torrelle’s, a group of City employees who sing 50s and 60s songs in a cappella, will entertain guests while strolling through the crowd. Alex Hattori, 3-time US National Champion and currently 2nd Place World yo-yo champ, will also be on stage amazing the crowd with his award winning tricks and will do a live demo for those who want to learn the skill of yo-yo-ing. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn hands-on CPR from the Torrance Fire Dept. to the Bee Gee’s tune of Stayin’ Alive. 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.

The community is invited to attend the El Segundo Art Walk on Thursday, July 21 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 16, July 21 and August 18. Maybe I’ll see you there! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.elsegundoartwalk.com/.

Heal the Bay, Desal Response Group, Los Angeles Waterkeeper and the Surfrider Foundation will host a special Town Hall Meeting tonight, Thursday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Community Center. The topic is the proposed desalinization plant on the El Segundo coastline and alternative options. This is a private event not endorsed or sponsored by the City of Manhattan Beach. The Joslyn Community Center is located at 1601 North Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach.

Friends of Redondo Beach Arts present the annual CA 101 Art Exhibition at South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach. Artists hailing from California’s Oregon border to the Mexican border will share and exchange their creative impressions of life today in California. Curated by Nina Zak Laddon with exhibition director Sandra Liljenwall, the juried show features hundreds of works in various mediums. This year, the exhibition will be divided in two spaces, the CA 101 Gallery and the CA 101 Affordable Art Store, featuring original works for sale that do not exceed $200 in price. The Opening Reception takes place Friday, July 22 and is open to the public.

Exhibit Schedule

Monday – closed
Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For additional information, visit the website at http://www.friendsredondobeacharts.org/. South Bay Galleria is located at 1815 Hawthorne Boulevard, #115 (near Macy’s), Redondo Beach CA 90278.

The City of Torrance invites the community to a FREE Community Concert featuring Lisa Haley & the Zydekats on Saturday, July 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Columbia Park. Lisa Haley & the Zydekats have been called the most joyful Americana/Cajun/Zydeco act on tour today. Lisa Haley is a fourth generation fiddler, dancer and three-octave vocalist whose band has been entertaining audiences throughout the world since 1995. Lisa Haley is a Grammy nominee, and the group’s albums have charted on Billboard three times. They have played in festivals in more than 20 countries and produced eight albums, including the newest, “Joy Ride.” Lisa Haley & the Zydekats includes Lisa Haley on violin; Dennis Gurwell on accordion and Cajun button accordion; Andy Anders on bass; and Cam Tyler on drums. For additional information, call the Cultural Services Division, Community Services Department at (310) 618-2376. Columbia Park is located at 4045 190 Street in Torrance. This family friendly concert will be held on the east side of the park, near the corner of 190 Street and Prairie Avenue.

The tenth annual White Light White Night returns to the South Bay on July 23! The event will be held on The Rooftop of The Plaza at Continental Park beginning at 5:00 pm and ending at 11:00 pm. Restaurants, wineries, breweries and live entertainment featuring The Spazmatics, will once again converge in the South Bay during this annual fundraising event. White Light White Night is dedicated to raising funds and friends through a majestic experience of light, love and laughter. The event benefits Los Angeles non-profit Walk With Sally, an organization dedicated to providing free mentoring support programs to children of parents or siblings with cancer – one child at a time, one heart at a time. Guests are encouraged to wear white and hospitality and seating will be provided. In addition to the live music, red carpet, and VIP experience, guests will enjoy gourmet bites from over 20 restaurants during the Taste of Los Angeles. The festivities will also include specialty cocktails and a local craft beer garden and boutique wine garden. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.walkwithsally.org/wlwn/. For additional information, visit the website at www.whitelightwhitenight.org. The Rooftop of The Plaza at Continental Park is located at 870 South Nash Street in El Segundo.

This year the City of Manhattan Beach Department of Parks and Recreation presents the 75 Anniversary Celebration of service to the Community on Sunday, July 24. The Department of Parks and Recreation provides the residents of this beautiful beach-side community with access to facilities for self-directed and organized recreation in all its forms. Along with outdoor space to play and exercise, it provides access to the serenity and inspiration of nature. The dedication to serving the community allows for special connections, human development, with an emphasis on wellness, the arts and lifelong learning. Please join us in our celebration of 75 years of service to the community of Manhattan Beach. This day-long event will highlight what Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation does best – celebrate a sense of place and community! From games and activities for the whole family, to fitness to sports to arts and aquatics, there will be something for everyone. There will be live music and entertainment throughout the day, delicious food and local vendors. For additional information and sneak peeks, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/mbparksandrecreation.

The City of El Segundo Recreation & Parks Department is proud to present the Summer Concerts in the Park sponsored by Chevron on Sunday, July 24. These free concerts take place on select Sunday evenings at Library Park located in the 600 block of Main Street in beautiful downtown El Segundo. Activities begin at 4 p.m. with the music starting at 4:30 and running until 6 p.m. Gourmet food trucks will be on site and kids can stop by the gazebo for free face painting and arts & crafts provided by Camp Cowabungo Day Camp. This week’s concert features Jason Lohrke – a Neil Diamond Tribute Band. No glass containers are permitted and please leave the pets at home! For additional information, call 310 524-2700 or visit the website athttp://www.elsegundo.org/depts/recreation/. Library Park is located in the 600 block of Main Street in El Segundo.

St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church presents the FREE Garden Concert Series on Sunday, July 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. on the lawn. The event features The Tristram Duncan Organ Trio. The Trio (Tristram Duncan, organ; Shane Savala, guitar; Eric Hagstrom, Drums) offers a fresh take on straight ahead jazz. The music they create is heavily influenced by the blues and never loses sight of the melody. Attendees should plan to arrive early and picnic on the lawn. Dessert and coffee will be hosted by St. Luke’s. This is a FREE event and there is ample free parking available. For additional information, call 310-377-2825. St Luke’s Presbyterian Church is located at 26825 Rolling Hills Road in Rolling Hills Estates.

The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce presents The Mixer at Barney’s Beanery on Wednesday, July 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. You know what they say…it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. This opportunity is designed to expand your business and social networks so bring a smile and plenty of business cards! Tickets are $5 for Chamber Members and $20 for non-members. For additional information and to register, visit the website at http://web.redondochamber.org/events/The-Mixer-at-Barney%27s-Beanery-2156/details. Barney’s Beanery is located at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf in Redondo Beach.

This season, Shakespeare by the Sea presents two brand new productions staged at venues throughout the South Bay. Performances of Cymbeline and Othello will take place during July and August. Cymbeline, directed by Cylan Brown, is an action-adventure-fairy-tale-romance! Shakespeare tells an epic romantic tale filled with magical potions, dastardly villains, ghosts, gods and lost princes. Othello, directed by Stephanie Coltrin, is an emotionally gripping thriller, where gossip turns friendships rancid, and rumor brutally murders innocence. Othello is as unflinching in its power as it is in its heartbreak. The next local performance of Othello will take place on Wednesday, July 27 at 7p.m. in Rancho Palos Verdes at Green Hills Memorial Park located at 27501 South Western Avenue. The venue is a flat grassy area (it’s a cemetery!). Attendees should bring chairs and blankets and dress accordingly – it can get damp and chilly in the evening. These shows are free and open to the public. All seating is on a first come, first serve basis. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.shakespearebythesea.org/wp/.

Skypark Preferred Family Care, Silverado Beach Cities and ADIA are sponsoring a Concierge Medicine Presentation on Thursday, July 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Silverado Beach Cities. This FREE presentation will focus on how healthcare in our country has been undergoing significant change, continuing to create uncertainty for physicians and patients alike. Each day, traditional primary care physicians are seeing a growing number of patients with less and less time to spend with each one. A Board Certified Doctor will explain how Concierge Medicine is the evolution in delivery of primary care and how you can benefit from it in Redondo Beach.

Who: Individuals seeking education about concierge medicine, led by Board Certified Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine Concierge Doctor, Nicole Zanin Lawrence, MD of Skypark Preferred Family Care, a Concierge Primary and Geriatric Center in Torrance.

What: Come learn how concierge medicine is offering a different approach to patient care from Dr. Lawrence of Skypark Preferred Family Care, a Concierge Primary and Geriatric Center. She is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

A complimentary lunch will be served. If you plan to attend, you must RSVP by Tuesday, July 26 to Silverado Beach Cities at 310-896-3100 or via email at lglover@silveradocare.com. Silverado Beach Cities is located at 541 North Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Bonnie Barchichat’s Senior Comedy Afternoons presents Hello Rio!, a celebration of the 2016 Summer Olympics with a Brazilian beat and lots of laughs on Thursday, July 28 at 1 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse. The afternoon will get underway with a Brazilian flavored Conga Concert in the lobby with a Mini -Expo when the doors open at 1 p.m. Showtime begins at 2 p.m. with an Olympic Opening Ceremony followed by Samba dancers. Carmen Miranda, played by Magi Avila, will take the stage with her Tutti- Frutti Hat. Veteran comedian Scott Wood will emcee the evening. Known as Mr. Punchline, he can be seen weeknights on the new late night talk/variety program The Chuckie Perez Show on TBN. Comedian Gilbert Esquivel, winner of the first Latino Comedy Search, and has performed at NY’s Apollo Theatre and Caesar’s Palace in addition to The Ice House, BET’s Comic View, Laffapalooza and Que Locos. He’s got a keen comedic take regarding cultural differences and is hysterical! Headliner Monique Marvez is a radio host on KFI’s AM 640, television personality, writer and comedian. She has appeared on HBO, Comedy Central, and PBS. In addition, she’s been nominated for an Alma Award for her Showtime Special Latin Divas of Comedy. Not Skinny, Not Blonde is the title of her soon to be released book. The dress code is red, white and blue or Brazilian carnival crazy. The evening also features prizes, surprises and free parking. In-house scooter and walker valets will be available. Pre-purchase tickets are $25 online; cash sales only at the door. Sponsorships and group discounts are available. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the 2017 National Senior Games Association in Birmingham, Alabama. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.seniorcomedyafternoons.com or call 714-914-2565. The Hermosa Beach Playhouse is located at 710 Pier Avenue, in Hermosa Beach.

Most of the local Summer Concert Series have already begun, so be sure to take advantage of all the fabulous, FREE music taking place around the South Bay this week at The Point, Nelsons, Redondo Pier, Malaga Cove, El Segundo and Polliwog Park. All the details are listed on the Ongoing Events page on my website at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/ongoing-events.php.

Don’t forget to check out the new So Bae page on my website, Facebook and Twitter, and discover what’s going on for kids this summer: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/so-bae-events.php.

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

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-movies-in-the-park/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/national-night-out/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/good-morning-palos-verdes-breakfast-mixer-2/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/international-surf-festival/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/movie-night-beach/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-rose-float-fundraiser/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/hermosa-beach-summer-concerts-3/

These are just a few of the events taking place, so be sure to check the Ongoing Events page and Daily Blog on my website at 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 guests were Faisal Hashmi and Larry Halvorsen, two current Ambassadors for the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce, and we discussed relationship building, how to get the most out of networking and how to utilize social media. You can listen to yesterday’s show via podcast here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/business-networking-relationship-building/. 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 will discuss the various events taking place this weekend throughout the South Bay and some of the more interesting local news. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/joe-jackie-show-weekend-round-2/. 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, we’ll be talking to Samantha Prins, Director of Outreach and Enrollment for Halstrom Academy in Manhattan Beach. We’ll learn about Halstrom Academy and the programs they offer. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or anytime via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/samantha-prins-halstrom-academy/. Tune in every Friday morning for the latest from Manhattan Beach!

Have a fabulous South Bay weekend! Happy birthday, Mom!!!

Jackie

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com