Community Corner
South Bay Weekend Guide November 12, 2015
The South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide offers comprehensive coverage of the greater South Bay area
There is a short window of time between the end of summer and the beginning of the holiday season and its chock full of fabulous cultural events: theater, concerts, art, cinema, lectures, beer festivals (isn’t yeast a culture?). Squeeze in as much as you can because the first of the holiday season events start this weekend.
John Post is now taking orders for his new book Our South Bay Coastline. The book is an 8.5 x 11 hardcover with 100 pages and 114 full-color photographs of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Palos Verdes. The pre-publication introductory price is $95 + tax until November 22. The regular price will be $120. To order your copy, call (310) 376-6982or via email at John@johnpost.com or stop by the gallery located at 808 Manhattan Avenue in Manhattan Beach. This will make a great holiday gift!
Just received this last night….The community is invited for aBehind the Scenes Presentation with Bo Bridges and Alex Gray,tonight, Thursday, November 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. The event will detail how a phone call from Alex and a HUGE wave landed Alex and Bo Bridges on the cover of Surfer magazine. Expect some very gnarly footage. For additional information, contactinfo@bobridges.com. Bo Bridges Gallery is located at 1108 Manhattan Avenue in Manhattan Beach.
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Holly Socrates will host a One Year Anniversary Celebration at her eponymous gallery in El Segundo on Thursday, November 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. The community is invited to join in the celebration while Holly debuts her new series Black. For additional information, call 310-227-3899 or visit the website athttp://www.hollysocratesart.com. Holly Socrates Gallery is located at 150 Main Street in El Segundo.
Critically acclaimed artist MCCAW will host the Opening Reception:The MCCAW Collective, on Thursday, November 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. For the first time in more than a decade, highly acclaimed American Expressionist Dan McCaw, his sons John McCaw and Danny McCaw, invite the public into their private working studio for a very special exhibition of select new works. The MCCAW objective examines, contemplates and directs a fresh look at contemporary issues such as the relationship between art and reality, memory and fantasy, symbols and anthropology, existential ideas and human psychology. Within the walls of a static environment (the studio) a dynamic and constantly evolving relationship between artists, materials, ideas, and technique evolves as each expresses and explores the endless realm of possibilities. For additional information and to RSVP, visit the website at www.mccawcontemporary.com. The opening reception will take place at The Studio located at 1269 Satori Avenue in Torrance.
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The World Premier of the documentary film MONEY MAN: Frank Vanderlip and the Birth of the Federal Reserve will be shown at the Palos Verdes Performing Arts’ Norris Theater on Friday, November 13 in Rolling Hills Estates as a benefit for the Palos Verdes Historical Society. Most people don’t realize what an important influence the founder of Palos Verdes, Frank Vanderlip, had on the national stage. From very humble beginnings in Illinois, he rose to be the architect and founder of the Federal Reserve system, President of what is now Citibank, and Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. For no pay, he worked with the likes of J.P. Morgan, Jr. to sell war bonds to fund the U.S. effort in World War I to save Europe. A number of the people in the film are expected to attend the Premier. The VIP dinner will be held at the Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion at 5:30. Combination dinner and film tickets are $200. General Admission tickets at the theater are $30 with the movie starting at 7 p.m. A no-host bar will be open prior to the film. To make a reservation for the dinner and movie, call 310-373-6018. For general admission tickets, visit the website atwww.PalosVerdesPerformingArts.com. The Norris Theater is located at 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274.
The El Segundo Chamber of Commerce presents the Downtown El Segundo Holiday Open House on Friday, November 13 from5 to 8 p.m. Guests will enjoy refreshments, raffles prizes, music and more while indulging in a little holiday shopping at participating retailers throughout the charming downtown area. Once you’ve knocked a couple of gift items off that list, stop by one of the many fabulous dining establishments and indulge in a little pre-holiday cheer. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.elsegundochamber.com/#!holiday-open-house-2015/c1zpo. Downtown El Segundo is located in and around Main Street and Grand Avenue in El Segundo, CA 90425.
The next Beach Cities Free Fitness Weekend takes place Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15. These Fitness Weekends are a partnership between BCHD and local studios and gyms to provide opportunities for residents to be healthy and have fun being physically active! Free Fitness Weekends was designed by BCHD to introduce people of all income and ability levels to a wide variety of fitness offerings, including yoga, Pilates, cycling, strength training, boot camp and more. Over 25 fitness studios in Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach have joined the community initiative. According to BCHD’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Lisa Santora, the overarching goal is to create a healthier beach community by promoting exercise and supporting local businesses. “The response we’ve received has been overwhelmingly positive, and we want to thank all of the studios who have eagerly come aboard.” Some classes require pre-registration while others are available on a first come, first served basis. For a full class schedule and descriptions, visit the website athttp://www.beachcitiesgym.org/freefitness.
TED X Manhattan Beach presents What’s Next on Saturday, November 14 at Manhattan Beach Middle School. Sponsored by the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation, the event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They dare to ask, “What if?” and surprise us with what’s next. They open our eyes and show us what’s on the horizon. For them, it’s not about how things are, but how they could be. These innovators shape our future, and give us a new perspective of our world. Meet 12 scientists, teachers, entrepreneurs, artists, moms, dads, and students who give us a glimpse of tomorrow, today. They show us “What’s Next.” Tickets prices are $15 to $85. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included in all ticket prices. Hot breakfast and latte bar opens at 8 am! For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website athttp://tedxmanhattanbeach.com/whats-next-2/.
Hammitt, the Los Angeles-based luxury handbag brand, is hosting a Sample Sale & Party on Saturday, November 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Manhattan Country Club. The sale is a rare opportunity to get the chic leather handbags at a discount. The party will include light brunch bites and cocktails, a DJ, and ongoing opportunity drawings for guests to win generous prizes. The handbags retail from $250 to $1,500 and carry a lifetime warranty. Hammitt parties are a chance for the line’s fans to meet the CEO, Tony Drockton, stock up on handbags, totes, clutches, wallets and more, and to have fun Hammitt-style, which includes lots of surprises along with endless giveaways, including manicures, pedicures, male models who deliver pizza with golden tickets inside and more! The main headliner is that Hammitt is a full-price only brand so this is the only gateway to a discount. The last sample sale had over 800 people in attendance. For additional information and to RSVP for the event, visit the website athttp://hammittsamplesale.eventbrite.com. The Manhattan Country Club is located at 1330 Parkview Avenue, off Rosecrans, in Manhattan Beach.
The Village Garden hosts the local Artists’ Market on Saturday, November 14 from 5 to 10 p.m. The event showcases local artisans and their handmade creations in the most unique space in Riviera Village - shop for jewelry, candles, soaps, mosaics and more. It’s the perfect opportunity to make a dent in that holiday shopping list! For additional information, call 310-543-8801 or visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/The-Village-Garden-258451640925257/info/?tab=overview. The Village Garden is located at 1728 South Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach.
The Hermosa Beach Historical Society presents Dancing through the Decades: A Night at the Biltmore, a glamorous 1920s themed social occasion with music and dancing on Saturday, November 14. The event takes place from 7 to 11 p.m. and will benefit the HBHS in order to increase children’s tours, enhance and expand exhibits and preserve historic objects and newspapers. Guests will enjoy appetizers and a no-host bar and 1920s attire is encouraged! Tickets are $50 per person and space is limited! For additional information and ticket purchase, call 310-318-9421 or visit the website at http://www.hermosabeachhistoricalsociety.org/#!dancing-through-the-decades/c1jd5. The Hermosa Beach Historical Society Museum and the Hermosa Beach Community Center Gymnasium Is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.
The L.A. D-Fenders, the development team of the Los Angeles Lakers, start the 2015-16 season with their first home game onNovember 14 at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo. Enjoy an up-close-and-personal game with opportunities to meet the players, coaches, refs and Lakers’ Girls complete with photo ops and autographs! Tickets are $25 for general admission; season tickets and special group rates are available. For additional information and ticket purchase, call 310-426-6043310-426-6043or visit the website at http://losangeles.dleague.nba.com/. The Toyota Sports Center is located at 555 North Nash Street in El Segundo, CA 90245. FYI – we’ll be giving away a FREE PAIR OF COURTSIDE TICKETS on The South Bay Show this morning! You can tune in at 8 a.m. for your chance to win here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/the-south-bay-music-association/.
The Hermosa Cinema Society will screen Landfill Harmonic onSaturday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hermosa Community Theatre. Landfill Harmonic, a documentary about a children’s orchestra from Paraguay whom made all their instruments from literal trash, is the first in a series of screenings and events leading up to the first South Bay Film & Music Festival scheduled for June 2016. The Recycled Orchestra will be flown in from Paraguay to perform live at the event and there will be a Q & A session with filmmakers after the screening. To view the movie trailer, visithttp://www.hermosacinema.com/november-screening.html. General admission tickets are $18 and can be purchased athttp://www.eventbrite.com/e/landfill-harmonic-screening-tickets-19126582122. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.hermosacinema.com/. The Hermosa Community Theatre is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
April Fools Comedy Troupe presents TV or Not TV??? onSaturday, November 14 at 7:30 at the Second Story Theater. Directed by Aki Umemoto and Doris Usui, the show features guest performer Lauren Baumbauer along with the rest of the Fools. Tickets are $10 and $8 for seniors. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.aprilsfoolsimprov.com/. The Second Story Theater is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.
The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation presents The Wonder Bread Years for two shows only on Saturday, November 14 at the James Armstrong Theater. A fresh and funny salute to Americana,The Wonder Bread Years, starring Pat Hazell (former Seinfeld writer), is a fast-paced, hilarious production that gracefully walks the line between standup and theater. Audiences across the country are enjoying a show that not only restores a much-needed sense of wonder, but leaves audiences laughing and savoring the past like never before. From sitting at the kids table to riding in the way back of the Country Squire Wagon, The Wonder Bread Years is a comic bulls-eye for Baby Boomers everywhere.
“Milk-snorting funny!” -Jerry Seinfeld
“Pure unpasteurized nostalgia” -L.A. Times
“Laugh-out-loud material that is pitch-perfect” -Impact Weekly
Show times are 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and $30. For additional information and ticket purchase, call (310) 781-7171 or visit the website at http://torrancearts.org/. The James Armstrong Theatre is located at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center at 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 90505 (at the corner of Torrance Boulevard and Madrona).
Art Flying Yoga is offering Aerial Yoga Free Trial Classes onSunday, November 15. This is your chance to try one of the fastest growing and unique disciplines for FREE! The classes are limited to ten students each. If you plan to attend you must register on the website or call 310 375 9642. Classes are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.artyogastudio.org. Art Flying Yoga is located at 24411 Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance.
One of the most highly-anticipated annual gatherings for Los Angeles beer lovers is back by popular demand! Rock & Brews in El Segundo will host its fifth annual Local Craft Beer Festival onSunday, November 15 from 12 to 5 p.m. The family-friendly event will welcome more than 14 local craft breweries and hundreds of beer-aficionados and will include a sampling of the area’s best micro-brews as well as fun, food and games for rockers of all ages. Rock & Brews annual Local Craft Beer Fest pays tribute to the craft beer culture of Los Angeles, featuring beers as diverse and unique as the city itself. This year’s event will feature a brewer’s panel and guests are invited to taste up to 10 beers in five ounce portions. To complement the superb local beer, guests will enjoy a sampling of Rock & Brews’ quality American comfort food, popcorn, and ice cream and games suitable for all ages. Participating breweries include: El Segundo Brewing, Strand Brewing Co., Smog City Brewing Company, Three Weavers Brewing Company, King Harbor Brewing Company, Angel City Brewery, Ohana Brewing Company, Monkish Brewing Co., Hangar 24 Craft Brewery, Golden Road Brewing, Wolf Creek Brewing Co., Barley Forged Brewing Co., Absolution Brewing Company and Phantom Carriage Brewing. Tickets to Rock & Brews El Segundo’s Local Craft Beer Festival are $45 per person and can be purchased online atwww.rockandbrewsbeerfest.eventbrite.com or in person at Rock & Brews El Segundo. For additional information and ticket purchase, call 310-615-9890 or visit the website atwww.rockandbrews.com/elsegundo. Rock & Brews El Segundo is located at 143 Main Street in El Segundo.
Lucky Brand will host an in-store Meet & Greet with Alec Martinez of the LA Kings at the new retail location at The Point on Sunday, November 15 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Alec Martinez is scheduled to appear with Bailey and the LA Kings Ice Crew and will be available to take photos and sign autographs for fans. Lucky Brand at The Point is located at 850 South Sepulveda Boulevard in El Segundo, CA 90245.
The South Bay Music Association proudly presents the El Segundo Concert Band: Oh! The Places You Will Go – A Musical Journey to Places Near and Far on Sunday, November 15 at 4 p.m. at the El Segundo Performing Arts Center. The community is invited to attend a magical evening featuring a trip to Paris, France and the colorful destinations of Africa, Mexico, Italy, Native America, Tibet and Russia. Attendees will go to places well known, in addition to less-traveled corners of the world. This musical experience offers variety, excitement, beauty and celebration. Don’t miss out on this incredible concert experience right here in El Segundo – it’s an evening the entire family will enjoy! This is a FREE event, yet they do have a donation and raffle ticket table for those that can contribute. All proceeds will benefit the South Bay Music Association. Cash, checks or a credit card swipe on PayPal will be accepted. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.esconcertband.org/. The El Segundo Performing Arts Center is located at 640 South Main Street in El Segundo.
Adia presents a Free Community Education Program in collaboration with Hermosa Five-0. Classes will be taught by Adia Executive Manager of Corporate Education and Community Kinship, Khryste Langlais at Hermosa Five-0 Senior Activity Center located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach the third Monday of each month from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. All presentations are free to the public. On November 16, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sleep. After attending this session, the participant will be able to define the purpose of sleep, know the possible consequences of common sleep difficulties and understand 5 strategies you can use to help you sleep better. For additional information and registration, call Khryste Langlais at (310) 370-0555.
The Point will be collecting Letters to Santa this holiday season. Just drop your letter in the mailbox near the lifeguard tower and receive a personalized letter from Santa himself! Letters can be dropped off from November 17 through December 10. All letters are guaranteed to be answered before Christmas Eve as long as the return address is included and legible. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.thepointsb.com/events. The Point is located at 850 S. Sepulveda Boulevard in El Segundo, CA 90245.
The Unified Small Business Alliance presents the USBA Community EXPO on Wednesday, November 18 in the Toyota Meeting Hall at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. The event features local small businesses, vendors and special guests. Attendees will meet Assembly Member David Hadley, the honorable City of Torrance Mayor Pat Furey; Councilmembers Mike Griffiths, Tim Goodrich, Kurt Weideman and Geoff Rizzo; and City Clerk, Rebecca Poirier. Over 50 local small businesses will be on site offering services, goods, information, advice, and answering your questions. In addition, guests will enjoy free samples of local flavors, free funny photo booth and plenty of giveaways and prizes. Admission and parking are FREE to the public. Come out and support your local small businesses! I’ll be there so stop by and say, “Hey!”. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1536464813293599/. The Torrance Cultural Arts Center is located at 3330 Civic Center Drive North, Torrance, California 90503.
The Downtown Manhattan Beach Business Association presents the annual Holiday Open House and Pier Lighting on Wednesday, November 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. The Holiday Open House is Downtown’s restaurants’, retail stores’ and businesses’ way of saying ‘Thank You’ to their customers and community for their support and patronage throughout the year. Get in the spirit of the season and enjoy an evening of holiday music, shopping and dining. Downtown merchants will be open until 9 p.m. and will present some distinctive gift ideas and intriguing offers this holiday season. The Pier Lighting Ceremony will commence at 6 p.m. with live entertainment. The Mayor will flip the switch at 7 p.m. and illuminate the Pier with holiday lights. Carolers and strolling musicians will be found throughout the downtown area and Santa and his helpers will be on hand for photo ops at the Bank of America parking lot from 6 to 9 p.m. In addition, there will be live entertainment at Metlox Plaza from 6 to 8 p.m. As you stroll the streets, note the decorated store fronts – they’ll be vying for bragging rights in the Window Contest! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.downtownmanhattanbeach.com/.
Last week I attended a sneak peak of the new holiday attraction at South Bay Galleria, Adventure to Santa – A Dreamworks Dreamplace. This is a super fun, interactive experience the kids will really enjoy – I certainly did! It is FREE (unless you purchase the photo package) but you must make a reservation! Spots are booking up fast so don’t wait. You can read about my experience and watch some video here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/adventure-to-santa-south-bay-galleria/.
Here’s a heads up on a few future events you’ll want to plan for now!
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/winter-glow-in-the-dark-showcase-contest/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/hermosa-beach-holiday-sidewalk-festival/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/usc-vs-ucla-tailgate-luncheon/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-turkey-trot/
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 guests were Chris Hatanelas and Fernando Adame, both business owners in Riviera Village in South Redondo Beach and we talked about the Riv in general, a couple of the most popular events of the season and what the RVA is up to these days. You can listen to yesterday’s show here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/whats-happening-in-riviera-village/. There’s ‘More to Sea’ every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.!
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guests were Steven Allen Fox, Mike Rice and Edie Rice from the South Bay Music Association. Our guests explained the mission of the South Bay Music Association and gave us the inside dish on the upcoming concert, Oh! The Places You Will Go – A Musical Journey to Places Near and Far taking place Sunday, November 15 at 4 p.m. at the El Segundo Performing Arts Center. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/the-south-bay-music-association/. 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 get an update from Nhung Madrid and Marisa Lundstedt of the City of Manhattan Beach regarding the Urban Land Institute study. You can listen to the show tomorrow morning here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/urban-land-institute-study-update/. Tune in every Friday morning at 8 a.m. for the latest Chamber news!
