South Bay Weekend Guide March 16, 2017

The fog we’ve been enveloped in the past week has been pretty epic. I was driving along the Esplanade last weekend and it was so thick I couldn’t see the water. One afternoon, we had the deck doors open and there was fog rolling through the living room. Some local photographers have posted remarkable images of it creeping ashore and shrouding the hill. Ethereal it may be, but I hope it clears up for the weekend because there’s lots going on and it’s always helpful to actually see what you’re doing.

Rock & Brews restaurants are rocking basketball season this March with the Go Mad Sweepstakes at their Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside County restaurants. Beginning Tuesday, March 14 through Monday, April 3, guests 18 and over, who fill out a bracket in the restaurant will have the chance to win a prize from their local Rock & Brews restaurant and will also be entered to win a grand prize – a trip for two to Chicago and tickets to attend a premier music festival this summer. The restaurants are equipped with high-tech features such as a concert quality sound system and multiple flat screen televisions and will broadcast all the 2017 Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament games throughout the restaurant, creating the ultimate experience for guests and fans alike. For more information on the Go Mad Sweepstakes, contact your local Rock & Brews location. Rock & Brews El Segundo is located at 615 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 http://www.rockandbrews.com/elsegundo or call (310) 615-9890. Rock & Brews Redondo Beach is located at 6300 South Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 http://www.rockandbrews.com/redondobeach or call (310) 378-4970.

The Torrance Police Department in support of the Special Olympics of Southern California will host a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser on Thursday, March 16 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lazy Dog Café in Del Amo Fashion Center. Members of the Torrance Police Department will work at Lazy Dog Cafe as hosts and servers and will be accepting tips (donations) from dinner patrons to benefit Special Olympics Southern California South Bay Athletes. Support your local law enforcement officers, enjoy fine food and have great fun for a very worthy cause. This is a very popular event and reservations are highly recommended! Donations are tax deductible and 100% of the tips from this event directly benefit local Special Olympics Southern California Athletes. To learn more about Special Olympics Southern California – South Bay Athletes, visit the website at http://www.sosc.org/. Lazy Dog Café is located in the Del Amo Mall at 3525 West Carson Street in Torrance.

Leadership Manhattan Beach presents Winter Wonderland, a fundraiser to save Santa’s Float on Thursday, March 16 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Bo Bridges Gallery. The float has been a tradition since 1955 and could use a little TLC! Silent auction items include….

-Two tickets to the Tony-Award winning Broadway smash hit “HAMILTON” in New York with backstage access to meet the cast and private meet-and-greet with star Javier Munoz (who plays Hamilton)
-Two night stay at the Beverly Hills SLS hotel and dinner for two at the renowned SLS Bazaar restaurant
-The original Rudolph reindeer from the historic Manhattan Beach Santa Float… and lots more!

Advance ticket purchase is $20, at the door, $30 if it hasn’t sold out. Admission includes two beverage tickets. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/save-santas-float-fundraiser-auction-leadership-manhattan-beach-tickets-32427815469?aff=eac2. Bo Bridges Gallery is located at 1108 Manhattan Avenue in Manhattan Beach.

The LA Kings are “going green” this year with their annual Taste of the South Bay presented by Freedman Geilman Group, the Official South Bay Realtors of the LA Kings. The event is scheduled on St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the new Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach. The event, attended by select Kings’ players and alumni, will feature bites from some of the South Bay’s most noted restaurants, and a chance to mingle with Kings’ players. Tickets are $100 each and proceeds will benefit Redondo Beach Police Foundation with funds earmarked to purchase classroom emergency safety kits for all Redondo Beach Schools. Only 500 tickets are available. For more information and ticket purchase, visit https://www.nhl.com/kings/community/kings-care/events or call 310-535-4467 For guests interested in overnight accommodations, Shade Redondo Beach is offering rooms starting at $199, based on availability, for ticket holders for March 17 only. To book a room, visit http://rb.shadehotel.com or call (310) 921-8940. Shade Hotel Redondo Beach is located at 655 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Manhattan Beach Parks & Recreation is proud to announce the Grand Opening of the Manhattan Beach Skate Spot on Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The community is invited to come out and celebrate the opening of this much anticipated skate park! The day will feature a Pro Skater Expression Session, swag and giveaways, autograph signing, DJ, and a special appearance by Spyder Team Rider Mason Silva. The Skate Spot is located at 1625 Marine Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA.

The Torrance Craftsmen’s Guild presents the Arts & Crafts Faire Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ken Miller Recreation Center. The Arts & Crafts Faire features an array of handmade crafts – everything from candles and quilts to sculpture, clothing and jewelry. Attendees can look forward to a door prize and opportunity drawing, music by DJ Ozzie and food and beverages available for purchase. This event raises the funds needed to support scholarships to high school senior students within the Torrance Unified School District. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.torrancecraftsmensguild.org The Ken Miller Recreation Center is located in the Torrance Cultural Arts Center at 3341 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA (at the corner of Torrance Boulevard and Madrona Avenue).

Waterfront Education presents the Spring Open House on Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at SEA Lab. Come see the new Marine Innovation Hub at SEA Lab. It’s your chance to meet some awesome Discovery Leaders and learn about WE’s classes. Touch a variety of marine animals and find out about water conservation. Make and test an underwater ROV (remote operated vehicle) and participate in a rain gutter regatta. They will have a variety of craft and hands-on exploration stations. Join them on the water for paddle board and kayak excursions. General Admission is $5 per adult. Kids 14 and under are free with paid adult. Kayak and SUP excursions $10 per person. Space is limited so reserve your spot early. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.waterfronteducation.org/open-house/. SEA Lab / Marine Innovation Hub is located at 1021 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90278.

Absolution Brewing Company will host an Anniversary Party to celebrate their third year on Saturday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. It’s going to be ABSOLUTE fun all day long with live music by Stephen Perkins from Jane’s Addiction, a live broadcast from JACK FM, numerous giveaways, food trucks and more! $25 General Admission includes: 3 beers, meal from Bartz BBQ and an anniversary pint glass. $50 VIP Admission includes: two hours of unlimited pours from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. plus an exclusive VIP beer, three additional beers from 1 p.m., and an anniversary pint glass. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.absolutionbrewingcompany.com Absolution Brewing Company is located at 2878 Columbia St Torrance, California 90503.

The Western Museum of Flight presents the Celebrity Lecture Series with Iris Critchell, WWII WASP, on Saturday, March 18 at 11 a.m. Iris Critchell was a Women’s Air Force Service Pilot and Pioneer Aviatrix. Human history is largely a history of pioneers, doing what no one had done before, but most pioneers did not set out to be pioneers; they just saw something that needed doing or a chance to do something new and significant. One such pioneer was Iris Critchell. Her multitude of achievements may all be considered as pioneering effort. She, however, was just doing what came naturally, applying her many talents to a variety of activities that intrigued her and a wide range of jobs that needed doing. One of the most vitally needed of these was her work as a Women’s Air Force Service Pilot (WASP) during World War II. These pioneering women, despite being excluded from combat duty, braved many hazards and dangers inherent in the job of climbing into brand new, untested, mass produced aircraft, and delivering them to wherever they were needed by the fighting forces regardless of weather, fatigue, or risky conditions at launch of landing sites. Their efforts were absolutely vital to America’s triumph in WWII. Her service as a WASP is just one of the many pioneering activities that have defined Iris Critchell’s spectacular career. Attendees will hear this remarkable woman share some of her fascinating experiences from WWII and beyond. A $5 donation is requested for admission. Children attend free and parking is free. 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 Manhattan Beach Art Center, City of Manhattan Beach Parks & Recreation Department, and California Locos presents SOMOS LOCOS, an ephemeral extravaganza bringing together the best in street, skate, surf, punk, art, athletics and music on Saturday, March 18 from 1 to 9 p.m. SOMOS LOCOS is the latest stop on the California Locos pop-up tour of evolving exhibitions and historic cultural events. The Manhattan Beach Art Center will host a group show of original art works, rare ephemera, and fresh surprises from the original LOCOS artists: Chaz Bojórquez, Dave Tourjé, John Van Hamersveld, Norton Wisdom and Gary Wong. These legends of rebellious art will also be present for the dedication and opening of Manhattan Beach’s new Skate Spot at Marine Avenue Park, where pro skaters will christen the city’s brand new, safe, and legal spot for budding skate enthusiasts from 1 to 3 p.m. The skate spot dedication will be followed by a live concert event at the Manhattan Beach Art Center parking lot, featuring food trucks and live music from Steve Alba’s PowerFlex 5, Charlie Chan & the SOBs, and Los Savages from 3 to 6 p.m. Concluding the festivities will be the formal reception of SOMOS LOCOS at the Manhattan Beach Art Center from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibition also sees the release of both a new Dusters skateboard, with an original LOCOS design by Duster’s Creative Director, Nano Nobrega, and a hardcover book release with essays by art scholars Charlotte Eyerman and Jim Daichendt. The exhibition will be introduced by distinguished art critic, Shana Nys Dambrot. For venue and event questions, contact the Manhattan Beach Art Center at (310) 802-5440 or via email at infombac@citymb.info. For California Locos Media inquiries, contact Ariana Capriotti at (323) 333-5113 or via email at ari@californialocos.com. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.californialocos.com/. Marine Avenue Park is located at 1625 Marine Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

The Manhattan Beach Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, March 18 from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. The purpose of the checkpoint is to promote public safety, increase the awareness of the dangers associated with drinking and driving, and deter impaired driving and unlicensed driving. The intent of the checkpoint is to encourage sober designated drivers. By publicizing these educational and enforcement efforts, the Manhattan Beach Police Department believes that drinking and driving and driving while unlicensed will be reduced. The “Zero Tolerance” approach to enforcement sends a clear message to those who still don’t heed the warning to designate a sober driver before celebrations begin. Simply put, “If you are over the legal limit, you will be arrested.” The public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver.

The Luminaries and NOVAs, two Auxiliary support groups of Torrance Memorial Medical Center, will host the inaugural Spring into Fitness 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, March 19 at South Coast Botanic Gardens in Rolling Hills Estates. Proceeds will support the renovations of the Torrance Memorial Pediatric Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Torrance Memorial Medical Center is a nonprofit community hospital that has undergone major renovations in the past few years. The next planned transformation will provide upgrades and innovations to the Pediatric Unit and NICU. As mother-child tax-exempt 501(c)(3) service organizations, The Luminaries and NOVAs of Torrance Memorial Medical Center are committed to raising funds to support this next phase of renovation at the hospital. Proceeds will help create a modern updated hospital unit for premature infants and sick children. Registration is $30. Participate as individuals, teams, or virtually. All participants will receive a t-shirt, post-event refreshments and opportunities to enter to win raffle prizes. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.active.com/palos-verdes-peninsula-ca/running/distance-running-races/spring-into-fitness-2017?int=. If you are interested in corporate or individual sponsorship, please contact the Luminaries at 310-517-4728. South Coast Botanic Gardens is located at 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274.

Soroptimist International of Manhattan Beach presents LUNAFEST, a traveling film festival, on Sunday, March 19 at 2 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. The festival spotlights the work of a diverse array of talented women filmmakers with intelligent, funny, and thought-provoking themes. LUNAFEST connects women, their stories and their causes through film and offers an opportunity to see short films which you may otherwise never have access to. All of the net proceeds are donated to charity, including the Breast Cancer Fund and Soroptimist programs, to advance the status of women in the community. Advance tickets are $35. Tickets for students under 21 with ID are $15. To learn about Soroptimist International of Manhattan Beach, visit the website at http://www.simanhattanbeach.org/.
To see a trailer of the films being offered, purchase tickets and obtain further information, visit the website at https://www.classy.org/redondo-beach/events/11th-annual-lunafest/e119074. The Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center is located at 1935 Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Redondo Beach.

The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce and UCLA Health proudly present the Inaugural Address of Janice Hahn, County of Los Angeles 4th District Supervisor on Wednesday, March 22 from11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sunrider International. Hahn is expected to speak about myriad issues facing the region including recent developments in addressing the safety of the Torrance Refining Company and the homeless housing initiative Measure H. Tickets are $40 for TACC Members and $50 for non-members and include admission, seating, catered lunch and non-alcoholic refreshments. For additional information and ticket purchase, call (310) 540-5858or visit the website at https://www.torrancechamber.com/event/losangelessupervisor/. Sunrider International is located at 1625 Abalone Avenue in Torrance.

A Basq Kitchen will celebrate National Paella Week fromWednesday, March 22 through Sunday, March 26. Chef Ibarra will be cooking up some very special versions of this classic dish….

Weds 3/22 - Paella Mariscos (seafood)
Thurs 3/23 - Lamb Paella with Drunken Grapes
Fri 3/24 - Paella Negra (squid, chorizo + ink)
Sat 3/25 - Pork Belly Pork Belly Paella (twice because it’s a lot of pork belly!)
Sun 3/26 - Paella Mixta (chicken, pork, chorizo, squid, mussels, clams)

Sounds like a whole lot of deliciousness! Better make a reservation! For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.abasqkitchen.com. A Basq Kitchen is located at 136 North International Boardwalk in Redondo Beach.

Adia In-Home Care, a non-medical, in-home care service, will hostPlanning Ahead for your Aging Loved One Symposium onWednesday, March 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Silverado Beach Cities. The event is for family members and individuals seeking education about aging, led by industry leaders from different aspects of the older adult industry including ADIA, Aspire 211, Debbie Hoffman, Dedicated to Downsizing, Family Connect Care, Heart Light Placement for Seniors, Keller Williams, and R. Christine Brown, APC. Learn about the documents your family needs for future estate and tax planning, medical decisions and financial planning. Learn how to pay for long term medical care and how to avoid the pitfalls of assuming Medicare will cover long term care costs. Learn if your family is a good candidate for professional money management so bills are paid on time and assets are protected. Join this educational event to learn more about in‐home care options, choosing the right caregiver, how to finance staying in the home or moving into an assisted living facility, getting assistance downsizing and making decisions about moving. A complimentary dinner will be served. Guests will receive a planning packet to take home with helpful resources and information. This is a FREE community event – all are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Silverado Beach Cities at 310-896-3100. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.adiacares.com or call 310-370-0555. Silverado Beach Cities is located at 541 North Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Just in case you missed it last week, there was an article in the Daily Breeze detailing the economic resurgence happening in Hawthorne! http://www.dailybreeze.com/social-affairs/20170310/ready-for-liftoff-spacex-helps-hawthorne-draw-porsche-urth-caffe-marriott-and-more.

Killer Shrimp at The Mermaid is offering the ‘South Bay by Jackie Special’ through March 31!!! Order an entree from the Killer Shrimp menu and get a free appetizer! Tell your server, “I want the ‘South Bay by Jackie’ Special, please!” That’s the easy part….now you’ll have to figure out what to order. Will it be the Steamed Mussels or Clams, Popcorn Shrimp, Crab Fries, Killer Nachos or something else??? So many choices…. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.killershrimp.com/. Killer Shrimp at The Mermaid is located at 11 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/ballroom-dance/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/opening-reception-media-art-show/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/whats-up-for-kids-expo/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/whats-going-marvin-gaye-experience/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-antique-street-faire-8/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/cherry-blossom-festival-march-16-2014/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-food-swap/

These are just a few of the special 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, we aired a re-run with guests Joy Corradetti from Mystical Joy and Bernard Ibarra from A Basq Kitchen, both located on the International Boardwalk in Redondo Marina. These two businesses will be the first to kick off a CASH MOB on Friday, March 24th. Tune in to learn what exactly a Cash Mob is!! You can listen to yesterday’s show via podcast at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/cash-mob-encore/. There’s ‘More to Sea’ every Wednesdaymorning at 8 a.m.!

This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guest was Nigel Heath, CEO of Absolution Brewing. Absolution will be celebrating their third anniversary this weekend! Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it via podcast at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/nigel-heath-absolution-brewing-company/. 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 Joe Charles from the popular GI Joe Bootcamp and Pier 2 Pier Run. He also hosts the annual Push-Up Challenge during the Village Runner 4th of July 5K. Joe had a stroke two years ago but he’s back and stronger than ever and we’ll have a chance to catch up with him. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or via podcast anytime athttp://www.southbaybyjackie.com/joe-charles-pier-2-pier-runwalk/. Tune in every Friday morning for the latest from Manhattan Beach!

The South Bay Show is now scheduling Podcasts on Location. If you are interested in scheduling a podcast ofThe South Bay Show at your business, give me a call at 310-418-6851.

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day and have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com