The road-going of Joe Firstman
The late great Townes Van Zandt meditated greatly, drunkenly, and profoundly on the philosophical state of the wandering songwriter. His great opus, “Pancho and Lefty,” is only ostensibly talking about gunfighters with this weary observation that was borne out of Van Zandt’s meandering sad poem of a life: “Living on the road my friend Was […]
Divers help make Andrea Doria discovery
Three local divers, part of the Dive N’ Surf instruction team, were invited last year to take part in an expedition to one of the world’s great shipwrecks, the Andrea Doria. There they made a discovery that no one expected.
Comedy Corner: Ryan Stout
Ryan Stout has a style that recalls comics of an era that’s passed us by. He digs one level deeper than some comics who hold the microphone, and his jokes always have a point of view. Yet Stout isn’t preaching from a pulpit because he is too busy crafting jokes that are respectful to the art form. They are innovative in the manner of George Carlin, Mort Sahl, Bill Hicks, and even Jonathan Swift.
A tuneful taxi hits South Bay streets
As Breeana Trachy, Nicole Cooper, and Elyse Lemoine slid into the back of a nondescript yellow taxi one afternoon, they weren’t prepared for what awaited them.
Currents-July 15th
Caitlyn Calfas stars as Charity in the Tony Award-winning musical “Sweet Charity,” presented by the Negri Learning Center and playing tomorrow and Saturday at 7:30 with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. in the Norris Center, 27570 Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Same schedule next weekend. Tickets, $25 general; $18 youth. (310) 544-0403 or […]
The Jazz Loft Project: Photographs and Tapes of W. Eugene Smith from 821 Sixth Avenue, 1957-1965, by Sam Stephenson
This alluring and well-illustrated book is relevant now in light of the Getty Center’s newest exhibition, “Engaged Observers: Documentary Photography since the Sixties,” because it highlights W. Eugene Smith (1918-1978) in collaboration with his second wife, Aileen M. Smith, and their in-depth photographic essay on the mercury poisoning at Minamata Bay in Japan. Although the […]
Police Beat
Residents in the area of the 1800 blk. of the Esplanade reported hearing a vehicle skid and hit a pole.
New Long Beach Six Man promises v-ball & party
The first-ever Long Beach Six Man Reunion tournament seeks to deliver the party that Manhattan Beach wants to eliminate from its most treasured beach volleyball event.
About Town
The Friends of Redondo Beach Arts and the Redondo Beach United School District have joined forces to identify promising poet laureates through a writing contest that was open to all schools.
Salty language
On occasion, people in public office find themselves at a loss for civil words and fall into the natural Plan B, language saltier than usually found in prime time.
President sends birthday card to RB’s McCallum
Elaine McCallum of Redondo Beach received a birthday card last week from President Barack and Michele Obama when she turned turning 100 years old.
Gun advocates pack heat, pick litter
They wore guns at their sides, and they came to clean up this town. Of litter, that is.
About a dozen gun-rights advocates with holstered side arms – and two with long arms strapped across their backs – held a brief rally and then picked up litter along The Strand on Saturday, stopping to talk and hand out fliers to anyone who asked about the weapons.
Letters July 15, 2010
Cal-Perks
Dear ER:
It’s quite outrageous (“Police agree to pay cut, saving jobs,” Easy Reader, July 8, 2010). Ninety percent salary for police retirees for life? No wonder we are broke. Time to reform the police unions. They are worse than organized crime for this taxpayer shakedown.
Pier Avenue Construction
The north side of the Pier Avenue overhaul is about to be finished. The project, which started in February, will be accomplished around Labor Day. “We have had some sand issues, but no major problems,” says Frank Senteno, the project manager. Juan Galarza (in front) and Emidio Romo working on sidewalks on the lower sections […]
Dirty Hippie Radio: Shirley Rolls
The Comic Bug’s Got The Music Bug The Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach open its doors to more than just fans of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. They’ve hosted a number of open mic comedy nights as well as live music shows over the years. Even Avi Buffalo, recently listed in Rolling Stone’s Top 10 College […]
Barfly 8 July 2010
by Deb L
I can’t look too far ahead because it’s too overwhelming. I really think the all-powerful Universe could have come up with something a little less tragic but what do I know…