Posts by Tony La Bruno
Spotlight on Children: Partners for Pediatric Vision (PPV) Sip and Support
On October 22, 2023, Partners for Pediatric Vision donors, board members, and guests enjoyed Napa wines from Chateau Montelena, Altamura, Lamborn and Laurel Glen to raise funds for pediatric vision and education services. It was a beautiful afternoon along the ocean for this sold-out event to recognize the impact of services that provide comprehensive vision…
Read MoreSpotlight on Conservation: Palos Verdes Pastoral Celebration of Go Wild For the Peninsula
On October 15, the Conservancy gathered together with 240 special guests for the highly anticipated Palos Verdes Pastoral: Garden-to-Table Dining Experience. The evening celebrated the immense success of the Go Wild for the Peninsula campaign, raising the funds needed to acquire and restore land in the 96-acre wildlife corridor, connecting the shoreline to now 1,500…
Read MoreSpotlight on Art: Opening Art Reception Draws Crowds Redfield & Redfield at PVAC
The Palos Verdes Art Center hosted an opening reception of Peninsula plein air artist Tom Redfield, of the Portuguese Bend Art Colony, and his great grandfather, the acclaimed American Impressionist, Edward Willis Redfield (1869-1965). The curation was orchestrated by Daniela Saxa-Kaneko, the center’s executive director. The exhibit and sale, which runs through November 11, explores…
Read MoreSpotlight on Art: Blue Hour Art Exhibit Alta Sea’s Future is Blue
On the clear and salty evening of October 14, Alta Sea hosted their annual fundraiser at the San Pedro docks in an impeccably decorated Berth 57, with its 60,000 square foot warehouse situated on the Alta Sea campus. Guests were ushered onto a floating barge where they enjoyed premium wine and spirits, and the unique…
Read MoreSpotlight on community: RHE 66th incorporation anniversary celebration at an Empty Saddle Club
Rolling Hills Estates celebrated the 66th anniversary of its incorporation at the Empty Saddle Club on September 23. The family friendly outdoor festival featured pony rides, equestrian competitions, a petting zoo,a rock wall, face painting, hay rides and picnic games. Local organizations manned booths and there was great food and beverages. Sponsors included Peninsula Heritage…
Read MoreSpotlight on charity: Las Madrecitas evokes ‘Hollywood spirits’
On Friday, October 13 the esteemed California Club in downtown Los Angeles hosted Las Madrecitas to benefit the Luskin Orthopedic Institute for Children, also in downtown Los Angeles. Guests dressed as their favorite Hollywood stars, among them Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. Madame Judy Hevenly, who has appeared on “Geraldo,” and “Entertainment Tonight” shared her…
Read MoreSpotlight on History: The Peninsula celebrates women’s suffrage
The Rolling Hills Estates City Hall patio was filled with nearly 100 leaders from local and regional government, non-profit organizations, as well as an equal number of enthusiastic residents, who celebrated the centennial of the 19th Amendment, giving American women the vote in 1920. The celebration had been delayed three years due to the pandemic.…
Read MoreSpotlight on art: Going out with a bang “The Last CA 101”
Photos by Tony LaBruno Beginning in late August, “The Last CA 101” spanned three weekends at the Redondo Beach Historic Library in Veterans Park, curated, as in years past, by Nina Zak Laddon, and featuring dozens if not hundreds of artworks by the likes of (chosen at random) Lorraine Bubar, Jane Szabo, Pam Douglas, the…
Read MoreSpotlight on Community: RPV 50th Anniversary Black-Tie Gala
Spanning 1973-2023 On September 9th, Terranea Resort hosted a formal RPV city affaire commemorating its 50th anniversary. The sold-out event was attended by over 300 guests and included city officials, our new PVPUSD superintendent of education, Dr. Devin Serrano and her husband Manny Serrano, Ann Shaw, co-founder and past president of Peninsula Seniors and City…
Read MoreSpotlight on seniors: Peninsula Seniors Ice Cream Social “Get the Scoop”
On the Sunday afternoon of July 23, many community members joined Peninsula Seniors for an Olde-Fashioned Ice Cream social with local favorite, Handel’s Ice Cream. Served up at the beautiful Scriba Family Center for a mere $5 a scoop, guests were treated to a festive summer afternoon where they enjoyed a frozen dessert, saw familiar…
Read MoreSpotlight on education: Montemalaga Parent-Teacher Association Honorary Service Awards Brunch
On May 24th at The Original Red Onion, the Montemalaga Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) honored its finest dedicated school volunteers and staff. Honored with specific awards of recognition that included the Science Lab’s Outstanding Team Award earned by Carol Sciortino, Ryan Crabtree, Lena Chiang, Judy Chen and Talinda Bennington and the Outstanding Teacher Award hard earned…
Read MoreSpotlight on pets: Grand Opening Celebration Pedro Pet Pals’ New Hyla Marrow Center
On July 22, animal protection organization Pedro Pet Pals hosted a facility tour of their new Hyla Marrow Center at 395 W. 7th Street in San Pedro, followed by a dinner and awards reception at the San Pedro Elks Lodge. Marrow was an accomplished gymnast and dancer who had a long and successful career as…
Read MoreSpotlight on the Hill: Library hosts Peninsula art, history exhibit
The Malaga Cove library hosted an art show June 24, featuring the Portuguese Bend Art Colony along with a vast historical perspective of the Peninsula, with archival photos, and little known stories of the hill arranged chronologically for guests to view on the walls. There were pictures of the early Palos Verdes College founded by…
Read MoreSpotlight on Art: “Life on the Palos Verdes Peninsula” Malaga Cove Library Art Exhibition
Fourteen artists came together and produced a fascinating and inspired exhibition of paintings reflecting their unique views and experiences of life around the Palos Verdes Peninsula and surrounding areas. The participating artists include Alys Chalmers, Bernard Fallon, Daniel Gonzalez, Rick Humphrey, Larry Manning, Frank Serrano, Steve Shriver, Stephen Mirich, Margaret Missman, Eva Matysek, Jody Wiggins,…
Read MoreSpotlight on community – Independence Day La Venta Inn
La Venta Inn is known for iconic events, among them Fourth of July fireworks. With its breathtaking views of the Queen’s Necklace, fireworks could be seen bursting throughout the LA Basin. Family-friendly activities included Bingo, sunglass decorating, and outdoor games. Made by Meg Catering, offered a salad bar, hamburgers, a vegetarian burger bar, a french…
Read MoreSpotlight on community – Peninsula reenacts car rally on founding 100th anniversary
The Peninsula commemorated a real estate rally at Malaga Cove School on June 17, exactly 100 years to the day a rally launched the modern Palos Verdes Peninsula development. Spearheaded by the Palos Verdes Library District and the Peninsula Friends of the Library in conjunction with the four cities and community organizations, Doors Open Peninsula…
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