South Bay Weekend Guide October 15, 2015

Believe it or not, the holiday season is about to begin. Halloween is just around the corner (be sure to check out the links below for all the big Halloween events) with Thanksgiving on the horizon and before you know it, Christmas and Hanukah will be here. I was in Costco this week and all the holiday decorations are center stage. Ready, set, go……….

I don’t have any of the details yet, but Strand Brewing Company is celebrating the move to their huge, new facility this weekend! It will take place all weekend long with all sorts of fun stuff including gourmet food trucks. The new Tap Room, located at 2201 Dominguez Street in Torrance, will be open Friday 4-9 Saturday 12-9 and Sunday 12-8. Co-Founder Rich Marcello is our guest on The South Bay Show this morning and he’ll tell us everything we need to know so be sure to tune in!

The Redondo Beach Art Group (RBAG) is proud to present the tenth annual Power of Art event beginning Friday, October 16 and running through Sunday, October 18. The exhibit will be held at the Redondo Beach Main Library and admission is free. The event kicks off with an Artists’ Reception on Friday, October 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. Guests will enjoy live music, gift gallery, silent auction, guest artists and food for purchase. Throughout the weekend, attendees will enjoy curator talks, live music and gift gallery. Hours are as follows:

Friday, October 16: 6 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, October 17: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 18: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For additional information and schedule of events, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/RBArtGroup or contact Gloria Plascencia at (310) 869-4992. The Redondo Beach Main Library is located at 303 North Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach.

The Western Museum of Flight will host a Lecture by Astronaut Dr. Andrew Feustel & Make N’ Take Model Building Session on Saturday, October 17. Dr. Feustel, who served on the final Endeavour Mission, will share some of the mysteries and adventures of the Space Shuttle Program. The lecture begins at 11 a.m. The lecture will be followed a Make N’ Take Model Building Session of space shuttles from noon to 2:30 p.m. Once your model is complete, you can have it autographed by Astronaut Feustel! Build it and take it home, while at the same time learning a little about flight and the triumph of space pioneering. These sessions are exciting, engaging, educational, and something the whole family will enjoy together! Guests are invited to build as many models as they like. Kits are $12 to $16. The staff of Pacific Coast Hobbies will be on hand to assist with building and answer technical questions. These Make ‘N Take sessions also include entry to the museum and free parking is available in the Museum lot. To make a reservation, email the museum at info@wmof.com or call 310-326-9544. Walk-ins are welcome and can pay at the door. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.wmof.com/. The Western Museum of Flight is located at Louis Zamperini Field at 3315 Airport Drive in Torrance.

The Point hosts On Point: A Fall Fashion Show on Saturday, October 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. in The Point Plaza. The Point’s biggest style event of the year will feature a celebrity guest, an exciting runway show, exclusive after‐parties and special shopping events showcasing the must‐haves of the season for both men and women. Tickets were originally $50 per person BUT NOW THE EVENT IS FREE! Donations will be accepted to benefit Sandpipers, and with every donation, guests will receive a custom tote bag. Established in 1931, Sandpipers is a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to serving the needs of the South Bay community through charitable and philanthropic programs. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.thepointsb.com/. The Point is located at 850 South Sepulveda Boulevard in El Segundo.

Bonnie Barchichat’s Senior Comedy Afternoons is proud to present the Howl-O-Ween Comedy Show & Luncheon on Sunday, October 18 in the Penthouse Ballroom at the Torrance Doubletree. These luncheons and shows are very popular events on the Senior and Boomer circuit. Doors open at noon, lunch is at 12:30 and the show begins at 1:30 p.m. The theme is Halloween and attendees will howl with laughter! There’s nothing frightening about this show, just good old-fashioned fun…..and of course, a costume contest. Tickets are all inclusive with a three course lunch, show, tips and tax. Tickets are $60 if purchased by October 14 and $70 afterward. This unique show of clean comedy has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The OC Register, The Daily Breeze, Channel 7 News and Life After 50. Senior Comedy Afternoons is a great opportunity for Seniors, Boomers and their families to socialize and have more than a few laughs. Bonnie Barchichat says. “Whoever said aging is not a laughing matter clearly hasn’t seen my show!” For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.seniorcomedyafternoons.com/. The DoubleTree Hotel is located at 2133 Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance.

The Day at the Beach Triathlon takes place on Sunday, October 18 in Hermosa Beach and features a fun, safe, beginner-oriented course. If you’ve ever imagined competing in a triathlon but were intimidated by an imposing course, here’s a great opportunity to get your feet wet….literally. The race starts with a refreshing ¼ mile ocean swim, followed by a 10 mile bike ride and finishes with a 3 mile run. The course is well marked and lined with volunteers. The pre-race packet pick up starts at 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 17 at Triathlon LAB, located at 600 North Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach. Call 310-374-9100 for information. Race day gets under way at 5:15 am (for late packet pickup) followed by a mandatory race meeting at the stage on the south side of the Hermosa Pier at 6:50 a.m. The race starts promptly at 7 a.m. with the awards ceremony following at 9:45 am. If you are a beginner, this is an excellent opportunity to start in the sport of triathlon! For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.dayatthebeachtri.com/.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy in partnership with Terranea Resorts presents the annual Palos Verdes Pastoral: A Garden-to-Table Dining Experience on Sunday, October 18. Only 200 lucky guests will experience California’s best in organic, handcrafted food and wine prepared by Executive Chef Bernard Ibarra. The event is served under a harvest moon with breathtaking ocean views. The evening will not only raise critical funds, but increase awareness of the important work of the Conservancy. All ticket proceeds will go to support the Land Conservancy and its restoration of open space. The reception begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $250 per person and space is limited. For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit the website at http://www.pvplc.org/index.asp. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Dominique’s Kitchen will host a Third Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday, October 21. Chef Dominique has created a special event menu featuring hand-picked Madagascar green peppercorns, the same ones that he used when he first worked at Hotel Maurice in Paris in 1979. These green peppercorns, in his opinion, are the softest and most flavorful. The special menu will feature these green peppercorns from appetizers to dessert. The event also features free wine pours, free gifts and no corkage fee. The five-course, prix fixe menu is priced at $69.99 per person. Seating for this event is limited and reservations are highly recommended. To learn more about Dominique’s Kitchen, visit the website atwww.dominiqueskitchen.com or call 424-247-9054. Dominique’s Kitchen is located at 522 South Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach.

Halloween is just around the corner – here’s a list of local, spooky events!

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/halloween-monster-ball/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-beach-pumpkin-race/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/chez-melange-halloween-ball/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-halloween-carnival/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/el-segundo-halloween-froli-haunted-stroll/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/halloween-party-costume-contest-doma-kitchen/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lawndale-halloween-haunt/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/riviera-village-halloween-trick-or-treat/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-beach-family-halloween-carnival/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-scream-halloween-party/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/halloween-creepy-carnival-bash-shade-hotel/

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 post 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 Lauren Nakano and Susan Burden from the Beach Cities Health District and we discussed the Blue Zones Project and how the BCHD is implementing this initiative in the South Bay, particularly in Redondo Beach. You can listen to yesterday’s show here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/blue-zones-project-2/. There’s more to sea every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.!

This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight!, our guest was Rich Marcello, Co-founder of Strand Brewing Company located in Torrance. Strand Brewing has come a long way since 2008 and this morning, Rich filled us in on their expansion and recent relocation to a huge new facility and the Grand Opening Celebration happening this weekend! Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/rich-marcello-strand-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, we’ll be doing a recap of the Best of Manhattan Awards which took place last week. You can listen to the program live tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/best-of-manhattan-awards-recap/. Be sure to tune in every Friday morning for the latest Chamber news!

Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com