South Bay Weekend Guide September 1, 2016

Welcome to the Weekend Guide Lite edition! Labor Day Weekend marks the unofficial end of summer - most kids are back in the classroom, we’re already reminiscing about our vacations, and families are slowly easing into the school year routine. Historically, there aren’t many events scheduled over this long holiday weekend and I believe there are two reasons for that: A) the whole back to school thing and B) no one wants to compete with Fiesta Hermosa. However, after this weekend, things start to ramp up again and September is jammed with dozens of fantastic events (we’re already talking about Lobster Fest, Style Crawl, South Bay Mavericks and Hot Ballroom Night). Everything is listed on my website and I highly recommend taking a look, planning ahead, and purchasing tickets before they sell out. Summer may be waning but autumn in the South Bay has pleasures all its own…..

Monkey Toes presents The Penn Street Sound: An Evening of Poetry & Music tonight, Thursday, September 1 and every firstThursday at Smoky Hollow Studios in El Segundo. This is an Open Mic event, so bring your poetry and be prepared to share….or just sit back and enjoy other’s prose and some live music. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. For additional information, visit the Twitter page athttps://twitter.com/SmokyHollowCA. Smoky Hollow Studios is located at 1101 Penn Street, El Segundo, CA 90245.

Berry Bly Productions presents South Bay Splash on Saturday, September 3 from noon to 6 p.m. at Aloft El Segundo. This is the first big pool party in the South Bay in years! The event features DJ Chris Garcia (EDC, Wet Electric, Groove Cruise) and DJ Charles Feelgood (Coachella, Nocturnal, Wonderland). Tickets are $25 per person. There are no paper tickets for this event. Guests should pick up wristbands at WILL CALL and bring the confirmation receipt along with ID. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.berrybly.com. Aloft Hotel El Segundo is located at 475 North Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo, CA 90245.

The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce is proud to presentFiesta Hermosa Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5 in downtown Hermosa Beach from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.each day. The largest arts & crafts fair in Southern California, the event features over 300 artists including painters, photographers, ceramicists, jewelers, sculptors and more. People flock to Fiesta Hermosa each year not only for the arts and crafts but for the music! There are two stages featuring live music – the Main Stage on the Pier and another in the Charity Beer & Wine Garden. The Food Court offers an abundance of dining options – everything from roasted corn to Thai, Greek and Mexican food, tri-tip sandwiches and barbequed sausages to the Hermosa Beach Lifeguards’ famous fish tacos. The always popular Charity Beer & Wine Garden features a selection of beer, wine and icy coolers served by local ‘celebrities’, including the mayor, city councilmen and non-profit and other civic organizations. All proceeds are returned to the participating organizations for their good works in the community. The Kiddie Carnival features a 30 foot slide, mechanical rides, rock-climbing wall, bungee jump and games for kids from 3 to 10 years old. Pony rides, a petting zoo and face painters are sure to delight the little ones. For additional information, visit the website at http://fiestahermosa.net/.

Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach will host the final Summer Pool Party of the season on Sunday, September 4 on the rooftop Skydeck beginning at 1 p.m. and concluding at dusk. There is no admission fee for this classic summer pastime! Mix, mingle and make new friends, poolside! The event features hand crafted cocktails, food specials, DJs, never-ending views and good times. “Summer is our favorite season at Shade,” said Shaunna McKelvey, general manager. “Spending time with friends by a rooftop pool while enjoying food, drinks and good music is the perfect way to enjoy a summer Sunday, and we look forward to providing our guests and visitors with memorable summer sunsets.” For additional information, visit the website at www.shadehotel.com. Shade Hotel is located at 1221 North Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach.

During Santa’s routes throughout the City of Manhattan Beach last holiday season, numerous parents asked if Santa could be available earlier in the year to take photos which families could use for their annual holiday cards. So….by popular request, Santa and his Elves will make a stationary appearance for Photo Ops on September 4in Polliwog Park at the City of Manhattan Beach Summer Concerts in the Park series during the much anticipated finale event. Santa and the Santa Float will appear before and during the concert to enable families to get their pictures with Santa far enough in advance to be used in their family holiday cards. Those wishing to take a picture with Santa should bring their own camera. The Float will be positioned next to the children’s playground, in direct line of sight from the concert venue. Santa and the Santa Float will be on site from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Polliwog Park is located at 1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 at the corner of Redondo Avenue and Manhattan Beach Boulevard.

Assemblyman David Hadley will host a Senior Town Hall on Transportation on Wednesday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to noonat the Joslyn Community Center. The community is encouraged to attend and learn from representatives from various agencies about transportation alternatives in the South Bay. For additional information and to register, call the district office at 310-375-0691or visit the website at https://ad66.asmrc.org/events/senior-transportation-townhall. The Joslyn Community Center is located at 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce presents The Mixer at CenterCal Properties’ office tonight, Wednesday, September 7 from5:30 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! Guests will enjoy light bites and sips and get an up-close-and-personal view of the Waterfront Project model…all 17 feet of it! This is a FREE event for Chamber Members and non-members. For additional information and to register, visit the website at http://web.redondochamber.org/events/The-Mixer-at-CenterCal-2176/details. CenterCal Properties is located at 1600 East Franklin Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245.

Many of the local Summer Concert Series have already ended for the season but there are still a few happening this weekend - there will be live music on the Redondo Pier, in Polliwog Park and at Nelson’s! All the details are listed on the Ongoing Events page on my website at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/ongoing-events.php.

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

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/row-for-a-reason/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lomita-fair/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/art-at-the-harbor/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/community-coffee-david-hadley/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/chalk-art-festival-redondo-pier/

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 athttp://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 woodturning artist Richard Gould and painter/photographer Bernard Fallon. We talked about the local art scene and the brand new exhibit, Art at the Harbor, which will take place on Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at 245 Harbor Drive in Redondo Beach. You can listen to yesterday’s show via podcast here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/art-harbor-2/. 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 Gina Sievert and Mary Wright and we’re going to hear about the recent Evening under the Stars: The 30 Annual Gourmet Food & Wine Festival. The gala took place on Saturday, August 27 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Honda Headquarters in Torrance. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/evening-stars-recap/. 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 Rachel Thomas from the Manhattan Beach Young Entrepreneur’s Academy. Rachel joined the MB Chamber in 2014 when they first brought the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) to Manhattan Beach, and has worked on developing and teaching the program since then. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or anytime via podcast here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/young-entrepreneurs-academy/. Tune in every Friday morning for the latest from Manhattan Beach!

Happy Labor Day and have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com