COMMUNITY MEETINGS
DECEMBER 2008
December 23, 2008 Tuesday
6:00pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council will hold their Issues Committee meeting at the San Pedro
City Hall Building, 638 S. Beacon Street 4th Fl. For more info contact johnmmavar@aol.com 310-344-0023
December 18, 2008 Thursday
8:30am, Regular meeting of the POLA Board of Harbor Commissioners at Banning's Landing, 100 E. Water St. Wilmington
10:45am, San Pedro Republican Women Luncheon, Ports O'Call Restaurant, Berth 76, Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro. Rosie Bologna Brand will present a vocal music program. Deadline for reservations is Monday, December 15, 2008. Cost is $18. Contact Alice at 310 832-3711 or Pat at 310 377-1082 for reservations.
December 17, 2008 Wednesday
5:30pm-7:30pm, PCAC's Water Quality Subcommittee Meeting at POLA Charter High School, 250 W. 5th Street, San Pedro HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
1:00pm, In lieu of having a PCAC Water Quality Subcommittee meeting for the next few months, the Subcommittee members will be joining the Water Resource Action Plan (WRAP) meeting in its place. The meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of every month, at 1:00 PM in Wilmington at the Wilmington Senior Center, at 1371 Eubank Avenue, at the corner of PCH and Eubank. All are welcomed to attend.
5:30pm-7:30pm, PV Chamber's Holiday Regional Mixer, Los Verdes Country Club, RPV. The entry fee is only $5.00 for all! Don't miss the ULTIMATE NETWORKING MIXER!! 12 South Bay chambers participating with over 300 businesses attending! Employees, guests, spouses, and significant others are welcome! Bring staff and maximize business referral opportunities! FANTASTIC raffle items, entertainment by DJ extraordinaire Matt Beaumont, and outstanding cuisine donated by Los Verdes Golf Club. Drink and raffle tix available. Take advantage of this great opportunity and donate a raffle item to promote your business!! Whether it's items or gift certificates for goods or services directly from your business, or restaurant gift certificates, theater tickets, hotel packages, gift baskets, etc., we will announce that the items are courtesy of your business. Drop the item(s) off at the Chamber office in advance, or bring them to the mixer. To be listed on the raffle item display board at the mixer, be sure to notify the Chamber by Tuesday, December 16. Call 310-377-8111 or email
mail to: debby@palosverdeschamber.com.
December 16, 2008 Tuesday
5:30pm-8:00pm, PCAC Meeting at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 601 S. Palos Verdes St., San Pedro THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
December 15, 2008 Monday
Deadline to submit reservations for the San Pedro Republican Women Luncheon to be held December 18. Refer to December 18 listing below for more information.
4:00pm-6:00pm, PORT OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE's
EIR/Aesthetic Mitigation Subcommittee Meeting at
POLA Charter High School
250 W. 5th Street
San Pedro
6:30pm, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Governing Board Meeting, Cabrillo Marina Community Building,
Cabrillo Plaza, Berth 28,
San Pedro, California 90731
December 11, 2008 Thursday
8:30am. Ponte Vista Project will be discussed at the Los Angeles City Planning Commission meeting at City Hall, Downtown Los Angeles. (THIS MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TENTATIVELY FOR FEB. 12, 2009)
4:00pm-5:30pm. PCAC's Port Master Plan Subcommittee Meeting at POLA Charter High School, 250 W. 5th Street, San Pedro
7:00pm, Northwest San Pedro Planning and Land Use Committee Meeting at the Animal Shelter (N. Gaffey & Miraflores)
December 10, 2008 Wednesday
5:00pm-7:00pm. PCAC's Coordinated Plan Subcommittee Meeting at POLA Charter High School, 250 W. 5th Street San Pedro
December 9, 2008 Tuesday
5:30pm-7:30pm. PCAC's Wilmington Waterfront Development Subcommittee Meeting at Banning's Landing. 100 E. Water St. Wilmington.
6:00 pm, Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council Stakeholder Meeting (Chaired by John Delgado) in the Port of Los Angeles High School Auditorium, 205 West Fifth Street
December 8, 2008 Monday
5:00pm-7:00pm, PCAC's Light, Aesthetics and Noise Subcommittee Meeting at POLA Charter High School, 250 W. 5th Street, San Pedro
December 5, 2008 Friday
11:00am, The PV Chamber presents a Victorian Christmas Luncheon, at the Banning Museum, 401 East M Street, Wilmington. A festive luncheon and a program featuring a hammered-dulcimer ensemble. Reservations required. $70 for Banning members, $80 non-members. (310-548-2005)
December 4, 2008 Thursday
6:00pm, Regular meeting of the POLA Board of Harbor Commissioners, Port of Los Angeles Administration Building, 425 S. Palos Verdes St., SP
6:00pm-8:00pm, San Pedro Chamber Of Commerce and Grand Vision Foundation invite you to join them to honor and thank
Assembly Member Betty Karnette
for her support of the San Pedro Community. San Pedro Chamber Of Commerce and Grand Vision Foundation
invite you to join them to honor and thank
Assembly Member Betty Karnette
for her support of the San Pedro Community. Reception LOCATION: Grand Annex
434 W. 6th St.
San Pedro $10 suggested donation at the door
RSVP
San Pedro Chamber of Commerce
310-832-7272
December 3, 2008 Wednesday
4:30pm-6:30pm. PCAC's Air Quality Subcommittee Meeting at the Port of Los Angeles Charter High School, 250 W. 5th Street, San Pedro .
6:30pm. NWSPNC Board Member John Mavar announed there will be NO "ISSUES Committee" meeting next week but you will be able to talk with Rec and Parks at this meeting. We all have issues with our Rec and Parks Dept. (Some good and some bad) So come and talk to the new Superintendent Mark Mariscal on DEC 3, at Peck Park 6:30 pm. Bring your ideas, concerns and COMPLIMENTS.
December 2, 2008, Tuesday
4:30 pm, Port of LA Boys and Girl's Club, 100 W. 5th st - the Harbor Area Planning Commission will review and comment on the staff recommendation for Ponte Vista.
6:30 pm, the Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council will set their Agenda for December 9, 2008 Stakeholder Meeting (Chaired by John Delgado) in Room 452 of the San Pedro Municipal Buildling, 638 S. Beacon Street
6:30pm-8:00pm, PCAC Steering Committee Meeting at POLA High School, 250 W. 5th Street, San Pedro.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
DECEMBER 2008
December 28, 2008 Sunday
2:30pm-4:00pm, Weekend Tidepool Walk at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. CMA's Education staff will conduct tours of the Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge/State Marine Park during weekend low tides. Attend an informative slide show in the John M. Olguin Auditorium, then come along on a naturalist-led ramble on the rocks. Life ranging from sea anemones to mussels, sea stars, crabs and tidepool fishes are revealed. Outdoor clothing and sneakers advised. Fee: $1. Reservations required for groups. Slide presentation in Spanish on selected dates.
December 27, 2008 Saturday
2:30pm-4:00pm, Weekend Tidepool Walk at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. CMA's Education staff will conduct tours of the Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge/State Marine Park during weekend low tides. Attend an informative slide show in the John M. Olguin Auditorium, then come along on a naturalist-led ramble on the rocks. Life ranging from sea anemones to mussels, sea stars, crabs and tidepool fishes are revealed. Outdoor clothing and sneakers advised. Fee: $1. Reservations required for groups. Slide presentation in Spanish on selected dates.
9:30pm-11:30am, Comedy Night at Godmothers. Godmothers Saloon,
302 West 7th Street,
San Pedro.
(310) 833-1589
December 24, 2008 Wednesday (Christmas Eve)
5:00pm Christmas Eve Services. First Presbyterian Church, 731 S Averill Ave,
San Pedro
Phone: (310) 832-7597
10:00pm Christmas Eve Services. First Presbyterian Church, 731 S Averill Ave,
San Pedro
Phone: (310) 832-7597
December 21, 2008 Sunday
10:30am-12noon, Weekend Tidepool Walk at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. CMA's Education staff will conduct tours of the Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge/State Marine Park during weekend low tides. Attend an informative slide show in the John M. Olguin Auditorium, then come along on a naturalist-led ramble on the rocks. Life ranging from sea anemones to mussels, sea stars, crabs and tidepool fishes are revealed. Outdoor clothing and sneakers advised. Fee: $1. Reservations required for groups. Slide presentation in Spanish on selected dates.
December 20, 2008 Saturday
7:30pm, Golden State Pops Orchestra, Holiday POPS Spectacular! At the historic Warner Grand Theatre, 478 West Sixth Street in San Pedro. The annual GSPO holiday show will feature USC Tenor Timothy Gonzales and UCLA Soprano Grace Lee. The holiday concert will also include music from the CD "50 Most Loved Christmas Carols", arranged by Maestro Fox and Music Director, Victor Pesavento, as well as other traditional favorites (Sleigh Ride, Home Alone, The Polar Express and more). Who knows - it might even snow? Stage side chat begins at 7:30 PM on Saturday December 20th (concert starts at 8:00 PM - doors open at 7:00 PM) General admission Tickets are $25, students, seniors and military with ID is $15. To buy tickets, please visit the GSPO web site - www.GSPO.com or call 310 433 8774.
9:30pm-11:30am, Comedy Night at Godmothers. Godmothers Saloon,
302 West 7th Street,
San Pedro.
(310) 833-1589
December 19, 2008 Friday
6pm, Family Winter Craft Night at the YWCA. Come meet the staff, board, see the facility, and create fun winter-inspired crafts with the whole family. The YWCA of the Harbor Area and South Bay 437 West 9th St.
San Pedro,
Telephone: 310/547-0831
7:00pm-9:00pm. Come to the Fountain to get into the Holiday Spirit. Enjoy local choirs and new water shows to holiday Songs. Click here to view flyer.
9:00pm-12:00am, Live Band at Godmother's Saloon. 302 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.
December 17, 2008 Wednesday
7:00pm-11:00pm, Jazz Jam at Godmothers Saloon 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information,
call (310) 833-1589
December 16, 2008 Tuesday
7:00pm, One Show Only! WAYFARERS CHAPEL PRESENTS IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE RADIO PLAY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HARBOR INTERFAITH. One of the most beloved stories of all time, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, will be performed live as a 1940's radio play! Veteran Broadway actor David Gold stars. As Clarence shows George the impact his life has made on others, you will recount your blessings. This evening makes a perfect holiday gift!
Donation for Harbor Interfaith $20. Free reception follows. Tickets: (310) 377-7919 x6.
Wayfarers Chapel is at 5755 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275.
All proceeds from It's a Wonderful Life are going to Harbor Interfaith Services in San Pedro in order to "empower the homeless and working poor to achieve self-sufficiency by providing support services including shelter, transitional housing, food, job placement, advocacy, childcare, education and life-skills training."
9:00pm-12:00am, Karaoke Night at Godmother's Saloon. 302 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.
December 15, 2008 Monday
7:30pm-9:30pm, Monday Night Kolo Dancing: Come on down to the Dalmatian American Club
every Monday night and have fun with your fellow dancers.
We have a real nice group of folks who really have a good
time. So why not join them? It’s also great exercise! 1639 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro. For more info contact Pauline & Ed Klak (310) 832-1074
7:45pm (every Monday) Belly Dancing at Angels Gate Cultural Center (3601 S. Gaffey Street, Building H, San Pedro). Learn basic skills for improvisational bellydance in this level one class. (No age, race or size limitations) Drop in classes are $12; or 6-session dance card is $60. for more info call 562-458-3343 or visit www.Alexiis.com
December 14, 2008 Sunday
1:30-4:30pm Christmas Tea and Carols at the Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, RPV. The joyous sound of Christmas carols presented by the Rolling Hills Covenant Contemporary Choir. Registration prior to 12/10: $16 adults, $11 children 4-12, under 4 free; after 12/10: $20, $14 and free. (310-377-4867 x225)
2:00pm-3:00pm, Sunday Seashore Story Studio for all ages at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Explore stories of the sea and shore in these storytelling workshops. Sing a song, use a puppet, join along! Aquarium storytime adventures that include making a project to take home. Free.
2:00pm-5:00pm, Wine Tasting at Off the Vine. This weekend will feature fantastic wines and values from Chile.
From Chardonnay to Merlot to the country's signature grape, Carmenere come experience
the fantastic quality and value that is Chile!!- $15 ($10 OTV Members). 600 S Pacific Ave STE 103 San Pedro. (310) 831-1551. http://www.offthevinewines.com
3:00pm, The Splendor of Christmas at Rolling Hills Covenant Church, 2222 Palos Verdes Drive North, RHE. FREE; however, tickets are required, available at the communication windows in between weekend services. (310-521-2572)
2:00pm, The Warner Grand Theatre presents: The Nutcracker - San Pedro City Ballet Saturday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. - $35/$25/$15.
Tickets will be placed on sale November 1 - please check this site again then!
3:30pm-5:00pm, Weekend Tidepool Walk at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. CMA's Education staff will conduct tours of the Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge/State Marine Park during weekend low tides. Attend an informative slide show in the John M. Olguin Auditorium, then come along on a naturalist-led ramble on the rocks. Life ranging from sea anemones to mussels, sea stars, crabs and tidepool fishes are revealed. Outdoor clothing and sneakers advised. Fee: $1. Reservations required for groups. Slide presentation in Spanish on selected dates.
6:00pm, The Splendor of Christmas at Rolling Hills Covenant Church, 2222 Palos Verdes Drive North, RHE. FREE; however, tickets are required, available at the communication windows in between weekend services. (310-521-2572)
December 13, 2008 Saturday
8:30am-10:00pm, Breakfast with Santa at the Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Drive (in Ruby's courtyard), RHE. $10 cash for adults; children 12 and under free. Tickets available at the Management Office.
1:00pm, The Splendor of Christmas at Rolling Hills Covenant Church, 2222 Palos Verdes Drive North, RHE. FREE; however, tickets are required, available at the communication windows in between weekend services. (310-521-2572)
1:30pm, LIVE at the Grand Annex $5 kids / $7 adults Children's Concert with: THE HOLLOW TREES (www.thehollowtrees.com)
A great mix of old-time chestnuts, obscure gems, and new songs, too. Fun for the whole family! 434 W 6th Street, San Pedro
2:00pm, Grand Vision Foundation & Paniolo Productions Present LIVE! at the GRAND ANNEX. Get Folksy with The Hollow Trees, A children's concert of high energy Americana geared for the 1 to 10 year old crowd! (Doors open at 1:30pm) $5 for Children/$7 for Adults. 434 W 6th Street, San Pedro. A great mix of old-time chestnuts, obscure gems, and new songs, too.
Fun for the whole family! www.thehollowtrees.com
2:00pm-9:00pm, Wine Tasting at Off the Vine. This weekend will feature fantastic wines and values from Chile.
From Chardonnay to Merlot to the country's signature grape, Carmenere come experience
the fantastic quality and value that is Chile!!- $15 ($10 OTV Members). 600 S Pacific Ave STE 103 San Pedro. (310) 831-1551. http://www.offthevinewines.com
2:30pm-4:00pm, Weekend Tidepool Walk at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. CMA's Education staff will conduct tours of the Point Fermin Marine Life Refuge/State Marine Park during weekend low tides. Attend an informative slide show in the John M. Olguin Auditorium, then come along on a naturalist-led ramble on the rocks. Life ranging from sea anemones to mussels, sea stars, crabs and tidepool fishes are revealed. Outdoor clothing and sneakers advised. Fee: $1. Reservations required for groups. Slide presentation in Spanish on selected dates.
7:00pm, The Warner Grand Theatre presents: The Nutcracker - San Pedro City Ballet Saturday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. - $35/$25/$15.
Tickets will be placed on sale November 1 - please check this site again then!
9:00pm show | 8:30pm doors open | $15 advance / $20 at door. The Grand Annex presents a Christmas concert with: I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. and CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7(www.iseehawks.com) (www.oldnumber7.net)
California folk and honky-tonk together for seasonal songs and good cheer .434 W 6th Street, San Pedro
9:30pm-11:30am, Comedy Night at Godmothers. Godmothers Saloon,
302 West 7th Street,
San Pedro.
(310) 833-1589
December 12, 2008 Friday
4:00pm-9:00pm, Wine Tasting at Off the Vine. This weekend will feature fantastic wines and values from Chile.
From Chardonnay to Merlot to the country's signature grape, Carmenere come experience
the fantastic quality and value that is Chile!!- $15 ($10 OTV Members). 600 S Pacific Ave STE 103 San Pedro. (310) 831-1551. http://www.offthevinewines.com
7:00pm-9:00pm. Come to the Fountain to get into the Holiday Spirit. Enjoy local choirs and new water shows to holiday Songs. Click here to view flyer.
7:00pm, The Splendor of Christmas at Rolling Hills Covenant Church, 2222 Palos Verdes Drive North, RHE. FREE; however, tickets are required, available at the communication windows in between weekend services. (310-521-2572)
9:00pm-12:00am, Live Band at Godmother's Saloon. 302 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.
December 11, 2008 Thursday
5:00pm, Join us in celebrating the ribbon-cutting for the NEW GYMNASIUM at San Pedro High School. 1001 W. 15th Street, San Pedro. (See Flyer)
December 10, 2008 Wednesday
7:00pm-11:00pm, Jazz Jam at Godmothers Saloon 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information,
call (310) 833-1589
December 9, 2008 Tuesday
6:30pm, SPHS Lady Boosters Christmas Dinner. Location: Simon's @ Port's O'Call (310)514-1050. Time 6:30pm Cocktails 7:00pm Dinner; Cost: $25.00 per person (Please make checks payable to SPHS Lady Boosters) Come help us fulfill the SPHS Culinary Arts Department Cupboard Wish list. (located at our website... www.sphsladyboosters.org. Please come and join us in celebrating the upcoming Holidays. We thank you for your continued support. Contact Person: Kim Villela at (310)832-2766 or kimvillela@sbcglobal.net
7:30pm, Annual Christmas Concert, Wayfarers Chapel, 5755 Palos Verdes Drive South, RPV. A humorous and entertaining presentation by the popular Wayfarers Chapel Musicians. $20; includes refreshments. (310-377-7919 x6)
9:00pm-12:00am, Karaoke Night at Godmother's Saloon. 302 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.
December 8, 2008 Monday
7:30pm-9:30pm, Monday Night Kolo Dancing: Come on down to the Dalmatian American Club
every Monday night and have fun with your fellow dancers.
We have a real nice group of folks who really have a good
time. So why not join them? It’s also great exercise! 1639 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro. For more info contact Pauline & Ed Klak (310) 832-1074
7:45pm (every Monday) Bhghelly Dancing at Angels Gate Cultural Center (3601 S. Gaffey Street, Building H, San Pedro). Learn basic skills for improvisational bellydance in this level one class. (No age, race or size limitations) Drop in classes are $12; or 6-session dance card is $60. for more info call 562-458-3343 or visit www.Alexiis.com
December 7, 2008 Sunday
10:00am-3:00pm, Holiday Open House, at the Western Museum of Flight, 3315 Airport Drive, Torrance. Enjoy a ride in a Beech C-45, Stearman PT-17 or Robinson R-44 helicopter, or purchase flight gift certificates. Open cockpit photo opportunities, refreshments, static display aircraft, gift shop. (310-326-9544)
11:00am-4:00pm, 8 WOMEN ARTIST VENDORS WILL BE SHOWING THEIR WORKS AT ANGELS GATE CULTURAL CENTER
BUILDING H,
3601 South Gaffey Street
San Pedro
Phone: 310-519-0936. Pottery, purses and other items. Come and see!
1:00pm, 28TH ANNUAL SPIRIT OF SAN PEDRO HOLIDAY PARADE in Downtown San Pedro. This year's theme is "Celebrating Scholars, Champions
and Heroes".
There will be pre-parade entertainment from 11:30am - 12:45 pm. The Topics perform their classic rock on the Parade Stage at Pacific Ave and 11th St. and The Jerry Butera Blues Band plays at the Kiosk at 6th St and Mesa St.
Applications and information are available on the Holiday Parade website www.spholidayparade.com or on the chamber's website http://www.sanpedrochamber.com/.
4:00pm, "Christmas Dinner and a Movie, Mary & Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, RPV. Share a Christmas dinner followed by the first part of Franco Zeffirelli's Jesus of Nazarath and the opening night of the Nativity Exhibit. Registration prior to 12/2: $14 adults, $10 children 4-12, under 4 free; after 12/2: $17, $12 and free. (310-377-4867 x225)
December 6, 2008 Saturday
FREE In Wilmington. Click here to view flyer.
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A Civil War Christmas @ Drum Barracks 11 – 4:
Tours, Horse Drawn Trolley, music
--Victorian Christmas @ Banning Residence Museum 11 – 4:
Tours, Horse Drawn Trolley, music
--Banning’s Landing Holiday Festivities 3 PM – 6 PM.
Holiday Boutique (Seller Info), music, food, kids crafts & Santa
--LA Harbor Holiday Afloat Boat Parade 6 PM start.
Route: Banning’s Landing -> Lane Victory ->
Cruise Ship Promenade -> Ports O’Call -> 22nd
St. Landing
11:00am-4:00pm, 8 WOMEN ARTIST VENDORS WILL BE SHOWING THEIR WORKS AT ANGELS GATE CULTURAL CENTER
BUILDING H,
3601 South Gaffey Street
San Pedro
Phone: 310-519-0936. Pottery, purses and other items. Come and see!
1:00pm-7:00pm, St. Nicholas Day Celebration, Peninsula Shopping Center, Hawthorne and Silver Spur, RHE. 1pm Chadwick Chamber Jazz Ensemble; 2pm Santa arrives with his entourage. Student performances of excerpts from The Nutcracker; gingerbread cookie decorating 2-4:30 at Mayer's Bakery; free face painting near Pinkberry; holiday balloon art; Make a Joyful Noise 2-5pm at AMUSE Music Center; musical performances until 7pm; visits and photos with Santa until 7pm; merchants holiday open house 2-7with complimentary refreshments and sales at many retailers. Santa will be available for visits and photos Dec. 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 from 11am-3pm. (310-541-2242)
6:00pm, Celebrate the Holidays. Please join us for
Grand Vision's Holiday Party at an art filled Point Fermin Spanish-Craftsman home. $45.00 per person. Good cheer ~ warm winter fare For reservations, call Grand Vision Foundation at (310) 833-4813. Proceeds to benefit the Historic Warner Grand Theatre
7:00pm-11:00pm, "MIRROR MIRROR" , A Photographic Exhibition by John Middelkoop. Artist Reception at San Pedro Photographic Studio and Gallery located at 1113 S. Pacific Ave, Suite C, San Pedro, CA 90731. Park in the large city parking lot behind Ramona's Bakery at Pacific & 11th Street. Public receptions will be on November 1, December 6, 2008 and January 17, 2009 from 7-11 PM. San Pedro's "1st Thursday's Art Walk" public receptions will be November 6, December 4, 2008 and January 1, 2009 from 7-11 PM. ADULTS ONLY (18 and over). Exhibition can also be seen by appointment. Please call 310.514.9240 or email john.middelkoop@gmail.com. Preview the show at http://mirror.fineartundressed.com/
8:00pm, Warner Grand Theatre presents: The Christmas Carol (repeats Dec 7, 8, 9) Tix: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/41741?prod_id=6450
8:00pm (doors open at 7:30pm), The Grand Annex presents the Japanese Fusion Series. $15 advance / $20 at door
Japanese Fusion Concert Series IV: MONSTERS OF SHAMISEN (www.nittaoyako.com/monster/top.html)
Award-winning trio of "Tsuguru" Style Japanese lute performers. Japanese music has a long history and tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Recently, innovations have been made to modernize Japanese music by the fusion of traditional instruments such as the taiko (drum), koto (stringed zither) and shamisen (lute) with western instruments to create a unique blend of world music that is exciting and dynamic. [
*Shamisen Workshop with the Monsters of Shamisen | Same day: 12/06/08 | 5:00pm | $10.00]
Grand Annex, 434 W 6th Street, San Pedro
8:00pm, Alvas Showroom presents Minsarah, Artists: Jeff Denson ~ Bass; Florian Weber ~ Piano; Ziv Ravitz ~ Drums; Show Info: Three jazz musicians originally from Virginia, Germany, and Israel make a stop in San Pedro from Europe where they’ve earned accolades with their inventive, beautiful sound full of vitality and rhythm. Reservations are suggested, please call 310-519-1314. Coffee & "Dancing water" provided. For more information, please visit www.cliquehear.com. Alvas Showroom 1417 West 8th Street San Pedro, (310) 519-1314 – contact Sheava Suggested Donation: $20.00
9:30pm-11:30am, Comedy Night at Godmothers. Godmothers Saloon,
302 West 7th Street,
San Pedro.
(310) 833-1589
December 5, 2008 Friday
5:00pm-9:00pm, Candy Cane Lane event at Weymouth Corners, San Pedro.
7:00pm-9:00pm. Come to the Fountain to get into the Holiday Spirit. Enjoy local choirs and new water shows to holiday Songs. Click here to view flyer.
9:00pm-12:00am, Live Band at Godmother's Saloon. 302 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.
December 4, 2008 Thursday (First Thursday in Downtown San Pedro)
6:00pm-8:00pm, San Pedro Chamber Of Commerce and Grand Vision Foundation invite you to join them to honor and thank
Assembly Member Betty Karnette
for her support of the San Pedro Community. San Pedro Chamber Of Commerce and Grand Vision Foundation
invite you to join them to honor and thank
Assembly Member Betty Karnette
for her support of the San Pedro Community. Reception LOCATION: Grand Annex
434 W. 6th St.
San Pedro $10 suggested donation at the door
RSVP
San Pedro Chamber of Commerce
310-832-7272
6:30pm-8:30pm PV Chamber announces Freedom 4U's Jazz Expression Night, Thursday, December 4, 6:30-8:30pm,Trump National Golf Club, One Ocean Trails Drive, RPV. Come hear some inspiring performances by our young people. FREE. Food and drinks available for order. 310-303-3260 for reservations. Participants need to be at least 13 years old and bring their own instrument. Participation free. 310-897-5043 to pre-register.
7:00pm-11:00pm, "MIRROR MIRROR" , A Photographic Exhibition by John Middelkoop. Artist Reception at San Pedro Photographic Studio and Gallery located at 1113 S. Pacific Ave, Suite C, San Pedro, CA 90731. Park in the large city parking lot behind Ramona's Bakery at Pacific & 11th Street. Public receptions will be on November 1, December 6, 2008 and January 17, 2009 from 7-11 PM. San Pedro's "1st Thursday's Art Walk" public receptions will be November 6, December 4, 2008 and January 1, 2009 from 7-11 PM. ADULTS ONLY (18 and over). Exhibition can also be seen by appointment. Please call 310.514.9240 or email john.middelkoop@gmail.com. Preview the show at http://mirror.fineartundressed.com/
December 3, 2008 Wednesday
7:00pm-11:00pm, Jazz Jam at Godmothers Saloon 302 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information,
call (310) 833-1589
December 2, 2008 Tuesday
6:00pm, Come Stroll Down Memory Lane As San Pedro High School Pirate Booster Club Celebrates 50 Years of Service to the School. Where: "Top of the Market" (1190 Nagoya Way) Time: 6:00pm Cocktails (No host); 7:00pm Buffet Dinner; Price: $30.00 per person. For tickets, please contact: Teri Sardisco (310)831-2542; Vivian Pesic (310)519-9057; David Trujillo (310)832-7186; Rick Trujillo (310)513-1091
9:00pm-12:00am, Karaoke Night at Godmother's Saloon. 302 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.
December 1, 2008 Monday
6:00am-9:00pm, UPPER GROUND ENTERPRISE will be filming "Game Quest" at 111 E. 22nd Street, San Pedro. DESCRIPTION OF SCENE: Driving scenes with flow of traffic. Interior and exterior dialogue. Exterior establishing shots. Equipment on property. Picture vehicles. Generator.PRODUCTION COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE: Cassandra Heredia, Location Manager, 818-357-6073.
11:00am, 3rd Annual Tree Decorating Ceremony. Please join
Councilwoman Janice Hahn
and the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce for this
special holiday event.
With ornaments made by
Barton Hill Elementary School
15th St. Street Family Literacy Center. LOCATION: City Hall Pepper Tree Park 638 S. Beacon St., San Pedro. Music donated by
Ports O' Call
Refreshments provided by
Sam's Club
Tree Decorating by
Los Angeles Fire Department.
7:30pm-9:30pm, Monday Night Kolo Dancing: Come on down to the Dalmatian American Club
every Monday night and have fun with your fellow dancers.
We have a real nice group of folks who really have a good
time. So why not join them? It’s also great exercise! 1639 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro. For more info contact Pauline & Ed Klak (310) 832-1074
7:45pm (every Monday) Belly Dancing at Angels Gate Cultural Center (3601 S. Gaffey Street, Building H, San Pedro). Learn basic skills for improvisational bellydance in this level one class. (No age, race or size limitations) Drop in classes are $12; or 6-session dance card is $60. for more info call 562-458-3343 or visit www.Alexiis.com |
