South Bay art calendar from June 29-July 6
Thursday, June 29 Brain drain Manhattan Beach-based Kairos Dance Company presents “Light in the Moonless Night” at 8 p.m. in the Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. This dance piece explores the stories of six individuals touched by mental illness, and it shows mental illness in its past, present, and hopeful future through dance. […]
“Beyond the Waterfront” – Site-specific dance theater with an operatic spin
Sailors and Sirens Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre’s “Beyond the Waterfront” – a review A dance opera that takes place aboard two tall ships at the Port of Los Angeles? That was something far too tempting to pass up. “Beyond the Waterfront,” presented by the iconic Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre in collaboration with LA Opera, the […]
McColgan’s Closed, Samosa House Open, Hungarian Flavors, And More Local Restaurant News (A La Carte for 29 June 17)
Irish Out In Hermosa… After over four years on Hermosa Avenue, Mickey McColgan’s Pub has closed. Their logo carried the phrase, “The tradition lives on,” but it passed quietly last Thursday. The space is apparently in escrow to a new tenant, but all parties are keeping mum for now… New Indian In El Segundo… Samosa […]
Summer Solstice Volleyball Tradition Continues in Hermosa Beach (VIDEO)
The annual Summer Solstice Volleyball tournament was held Saturday June 24th in Hermosa Beach. The Solstice is a 4 man beach volleyball tournament. This years winning team consisted of volleyball legend Mike Dodd, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton, ex-pro volleyball player David Swatik and Laura Sikora. Video produced by Civic Couch
Lundquists’ generosity extends beyond money, to sharing credit
Following the June 15 press conference breakfast announcing a $32 million bequest from Melanie and Richard Lundquist to Torrance Memorial Medical Center, the Palos Verdes couple was presented with long, white Torrance Memorial lab coats bearing their names. “Calling Dr. Lundquist,” a member of the audience shouted out playfully. “If I’m your doctor, you’re in […]