South Bay Weekend Guide June 9, 2016

Some of you may have noticed South Bay by Jackie.com has a spiffy new look. We’re coming up on our five year anniversary in July and felt it was time to freshen things up. We’ve increased the site width, added the new ‘So Bae’ page for local youth, adjusted some of the drop down menus, and added new header photos. We also have a groovy new logo! As always, we’ll continue to keep you informed of all the fantastic events happening throughout the South Bay!

The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce will host the monthlyNetwork Cafe at Jimmy’s Bar & Grill today, Thursday, June 9 from11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy lunch while making new acquaintances and catching up with old friends. Bring a smile and plenty of business cards. The cost is $25 for Members and $30 for non-Members. If you plan to attend, you must register. For additional information and registration, visit the website athttp://web.redondochamber.org/events/Network-Cafe-at-Jimmy%27s-Bar-Grill-2146/details. Jimmy’s Bar & Grill is located at 2701 190th Street #100 Redondo Beach, CA 90278.

Hermosa Beach is about to get a new Mayor! The public is encouraged to attend the Formal Appointment of Hany Fangary as Mayor of the City of Hermosa Beach tonight, Thursday, June 9 at 6 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. After the official ceremony, the Fangarys welcome everyone to join them for a brief celebration at Dia de Campo. If you plan to attend, be sure to RSVP by email to hsfangary@gmail.com. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page athttps://www.facebook.com/events/1330418466975392/. City Hall Council Chambers is located at 1315 Valley Drive in Hermosa Beach. Día de Campo is located at 1238 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, California 90254.

The inaugural After Hours @ the ADM will take place tonight, Thursday, June 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. The kickoff event will feature several local artists showcasing their medium, including, Kristine Schomaker Michael Harriel Photography, Meex1, Bruce Gray, Joe Natoli from Boiling Point Creative and Princesa Venegas. A DJ will spin tunes as you peruse the museum and witness a live graffiti art demonstration on a car by MEEX1. Drinks will be available for purchase. Bring the entire family as this event is appropriate for all ages. A suggested donation of $10 per adult, $8 per senior, $5 children 11 and older is requested. Children under 11 free get in free. For additional information, visit the website atwww.automobiledrivingmuseum.org. The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street in El Segundo.

El Segundo Museum of Art hosts the Senior Drawing Club-Just Draw on Friday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. In this informal drawing club, attendees will start with warm-up drawing exercises and then take inspiration from the featured artworks. No artistic experience is required and all supplies will be provided. As always, admission is FREE! For additional information, visit the website athttp://esmoa.org/event/esmoa-senior-drawing-club-just-draw/. El Segundo Museum of Art is located at 208 Main Street in El Segundo.

Tin Roof Bistro will host An Intimate Wine Tasting with Legends of Northern California on Friday, June 10. Arns Winery, Dutton Goldfield and Herb Lamb Vineyards will provide three special wines each to taste during a panel discussion which will be followed by a delicious three course dinner. The event begins with the panel discussion at 4 p.m. and the three course dinner at 5:30 p.m.

First Course – Prosciutto and Melon with 25 Year Old Balsamic Vinegar

Second Course – Brick Oven Roasted Lamb Leg, Farro & Summer Vegetables Salad, Arugula, Shaved Parmesan & Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

Third Course – Blackberries and Meringue Olive Cake

Tickets are $90 per person and seats are almost sold out, so make your reservation now! For additional information and to make reservations, visit the website at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v_VfTPo7Lh-X8Km9VxHoLblDsOIKO578yy_ukvu2euQ/viewform. Tin roof Bistro is located at 3500 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

FYI……The Torrance Police Department Traffic Division will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, June 10, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving, which now accounts for a growing number of impaired driving crashes. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000 not to mention the embarrassment when friends and family find out.

The Sunday Drive program is so popular, the Automobile Driving Museum now offers guests rides in their fabulous fleet on select Saturdays! Convertible Saturdays will feature rides with the top down, weather permitting, of course. Tool around town thisSaturday, June 11 in a 1909 Model T Belle, 1936 Ford Roadster or a 1959 Cadillac Convertible! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/weekend-rides/ or call (310) 909-0950. The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA 90245.

Here’s something a little different……Sol y Mar will host a publicGrand Opening celebration to debut its new amenities and clubhouse on Saturday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chef prepared, farm-to-table appetizers, delicious barbecue, live music and model home tours mark the beginning of summer fun at Sol y Mar during the Grand Opening. Featuring a fitness center where homeowners can enjoy group yoga classes, a patio, a jacuzzi, a double-sided outdoor fireplace and inviting indoor and outdoor dining areas, the opening of the new clubhouse will be an exciting day for residents and prospective residents in Rancho Palos Verdes. Additional amenities at Sol y Mar include a dog park, dog wash stations, a community garden, Bocce ball courts and a conference room perfect for hosting fun get-togethers with friends. Ranging in size from approximately 1,550 to 2,332 square feet and priced from the low $800,000s, luxury townhomes at Sol y Mar offer elegant living in Rancho Palos Verdes with access to a close-knit community, top-tier shopping and dining, lavish community events and more. For additional information on Sol y Mar, call (310) 752-4686 or visit the website at http://www.taylormorrison.com. Sol y Mar is located at 5601 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.

The Environmental Priorities Network is sponsoring its eleventh annual Solar and Green Homes Tour in Torrance and the Beach Cities on Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Using the sun to produce electricity from a rooftop solar photovoltaic system is a powerful action one can take to reduce the dangers of the climate crisis and save money as well. These homes on the tour have many other environmental features like solar hot water heating, low voltage lighting, drought-tolerant landscaping, rainwater capture and plug-in electric vehicles. A flyer listing the names and addresses of each homeowner as well as the time when each home is open to visitors is available at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/SolarGreenHomesTour.2016.Final_1.pdf. There is no charge for visiting these homes, but contributions are welcome. For additional information about this event, contact Lillian Light at lklight@verizon.net or call (310) 545-1384 or Diane Wallace at dmbarkwall@gmail.com or (310) 266-1241.

The boating community is invited to attend Boating Safety Day 2016 on Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at Moonstone Park in Redondo Beach. The event is open to all boaters who want to learn about the latest in Marine Safety Equipment. A United Sates Coast Guard Instructor will be present to train boaters on the proper use and deployment of Marine Safety Flares. South Bay Fire Extinguisher will be present to demonstrate Marine Fire Extinguishers and Redondo Marine will display the latest in Marine Safety Equipment: EPIRBs, PLBs and Inflatable Life Jackets. The event is FREE to all interested South Bay boaters. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.waterfronteducation.org/boat-safety/. Moonstone Park is located at 280 Marina Way in Redondo Beach.

This event has already sold out but I’ll mention it anyway….. The annual Manhattan Wine Auction will take place on Saturday, June 11. Hosted by the Manhattan Country Club, the Manhattan Wine Auction is the largest charity wine auction in Southern California. The evening features wine and food tastings, live and silent auctions, live entertainment, music and dancing. Over 80 world-class vintners, distilleries and breweries and 35 South Bay restaurants will offer guests an array of delicious bites and beverages. The live and silent auction lots feature the finest in collectible wines, exotic trips, one-of-a-kind dinners and much more. This popular event sells out fast, and again this year, over 2,000 attendees are expected. Proceeds from the annual Manhattan Wine Auction benefit the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation (MBEF). For additional information, visit the website athttp://manhattanwineauction.com/. The Manhattan Country Club is located at 1330 Park View Avenue in Manhattan Beach.

On The South Bay Show this morning (Thursday), we’ll be giving away a wristband for unlimited rides and games at this event. You have to tune in to win!......The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival on Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. andSunday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy shopping, music, dining and entertainment with more than 200 arts and crafts booths, carnival rides, International Food Court, Beer Garden, children’s petting zoo and pony rides, community events, pet adoptions and continuous live entertainment on two separate stages. The Top Dogs Show will be held on Saturday, June 11 from10 a.m. to noon. Ribbons will be awarded in categories such as Best Costume, Fastest Wagging Tail and Best Kisser. Convenient all-day carnival ride wristbands will be available for purchase. Tribute bands will be showcased on the Main Stage and will feature several different music genres including Rock and Blues. Artisan craft brews and a variety of culinary delights, including wine & beer tastings, will be available in the International Food Court and Beer Garden. Free parking is available at Peninsula High School with a free shuttle service to and from the Fair. The campus parking lot is located on Silver Spur Road near the corner of Hawthorne Boulevard. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.pvstreetfair.com/ or call the Palos Verdes Chamber of Commerce at 310-377-8111. The Fair takes place at Norris Center Drive and Silver Spur Road in Rolling Hills Estates.

Second Sundays at Two concert series presents Pianist Robert Thies on Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m. Pianist Robert Thies is an artist renowned for his consummate musicianship and poetic temperament. He first captured worldwide attention in 1995 when he won the Gold Medal at the Second International Prokofiev Competition in St. Petersburg, Russia. With this victory, Thies became the only American pianist to win first prize in a Russian piano competition since Van Cliburn’s famed triumph in Moscow in 1958.

“The young musician seemed never at a loss for ideas, instilling every phrase with nuance, direction, and vitality…” ~ Los Angeles Times

“A gifted and insightful interpreter in friendly communion with the music. The results are consistently lively, pointed, and propulsively directed… Note his name.”~ LA Weekly

For additional information, visit the website athttp://rhumc.org/second-sundays-two-3-3/. Admission is FREE. Rolling Hills United Methodist Church is located at 26438 Crenshaw Boulevard,Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 (NE corner of Crenshaw & PV Drive North)

Everyone is invited at attend the Harbor Commission Hearingregarding The Waterfront proposal on Monday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Redondo Beach City Council Chambers. You can view the Agenda here http://www.redondo.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=30545. Before the meeting, supporters of the project are invited to a pre-hearing rally at Body Glove at 5:00 p.m. for a quick bite to eat. You can hang out with friends and neighbors and get any last minute questions answered before walking over together to the meeting. The Redondo Beach City Council Chambers is located at 415 Diamond Street in Redondo Beach. Body Glove is located at 504 North Broadway, Second Floor.

The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce presents The Mixer & Grand Opening at Sol on Wednesday, June 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come to the June Mixer and celebrate the Grand Opening of SOL, the cool, new event space at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Enjoy great networking at the newest event space in town. This opportunity is designed to expand your business and social networks so bring a smile and plenty of business cards! Admission is $5 for Chamber Members and $20 for non-members. For additional information and to register, visit the website athttp://web.redondochamber.org/events/Grand-Opening-of-SOL-followed-by-The-Mixer-2149/details. Sol is located at 300 North Harbor Drive in Redondo Beach.

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

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/el-segundo-art-walk-2/ (Don’t miss this!)

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/the-good-the-bad-the-artsy/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/senior-expo/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/music-meadows/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/fathers-day-sunday-drive-beer-tasting-the-adm/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/beauty-of-nature-film-series-tracks/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/el-segundo-summer-concerts-in-the-park-series/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/white-light-white-night-kick-off-kendra-scott-grand-opening/

These are just a few of the events taking place, so be sure to check the South Bay 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 Jeff Ginsburg, Joan Irvine and Ann Dalkey from the community group, Keep the Esplanade Beautiful and we’re going to learn exactly what it takes to Keep the Esplanade Beautiful and hear about some upcoming community events. You can listen to yesterday’s show via podcast here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/keep-esplanade-beautiful/. There’s ‘More to Sea’ every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.!

This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guests are are Michael Schreiber, owner of South Bay Customs and Neal Von Flue, one of the featured artists at this year’s El Segundo Art Walk (ESAW). We’re going to hear what’s on tap for ESAW this year and I’m making a prediction right now that it’s going to be the most talked about event of the summer. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/el-segundo-art-walk-2016/. 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 guest will be Lauren Perelmuter, Founder and President of Art to Grow On Children’s Art Center and we’re going to learn about the various programs Art to Grow On offers in addition to summer camps through the City of Manhattan Beach. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or anytime via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lauren-perelmuter-art-grown/. Tune in every Friday morning for the latest from Manhattan Beach!

Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com