South Bay art calendar for Feb. 15 to 21

Thursday, February 15
Private eye sees all
Peter Heller, author of “Celine,” comes to {pages} a bookstore at 12 noon. He also wrote “The Dog Stars.” Located at 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. Tickets, $20 includes book, and $34 includes book and box lunch from Kale and Coconuts. (310) 318-0900 or go to pagesabookstore.com.

Friday, February 16
Foot stompin’ music
Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps play Texas blues-rock at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, 26438 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates. Free. Donations accepted. (310) 377-6771 or go to rhumc.org.

Roll over, Beethoven
“Million Dollar Quartet,” the musical about the day Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis jammed together at Sun Studios in Memphis, plays Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m., in the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Tickets, $25 to $105. It’s like a concert back in time. See feature, last issue. (714) 589-2770 ext. 1 or go to 3dtshows.org.
True love at last
“Beauty and the Beast,” presented by the Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory, is a student-cast production opening in the Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and Sunday at 2 p.m., through Feb. 25. Tickets, $30 adults and $15 youths 17 and under. (310) 544-0403 or go to palosverdesperformingarts.com.

Saturday, February 17
Mountain from a molehill
“God of Carnage,” the play by Yazmina Reza (author of “Art”), opens at 8 p.m. in the Second Story Theater, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. Additional performances Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Closes March 4. Tickets, $28. Call (424) 241-8040, email surfcitytheatre@gmail.com, or go to surfcitytheatre.com.
There’s a spy in the house
“Lady Patriot,” written and directed by Ted Lange, receives a staged reading at 7:30 p.m. in the George Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. The inner sanctum of Confederate president Jefferson Davis has been breached… Based on true events. Tickets, $20. Call (310) 781-7171.
Where there’s smoke there’s…
Firebird Balalaika, a group of musicians playing on traditional Russian instruments, the domra, the balalaika, and the bayan among them. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. in the Redondo Union Auditorium, on the corner of N. Pacific Coast Hwy. and Diamond, in Redondo Beach. Tickets, $30 general; $15 students 22 and under. (310) 316-1588 or go to southbayconcerts.org.
All mediums, all styles
“One Another,” a group art exhibition, has its Opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. at Artlife Gallery, 720C South Allied Way, Plaza El Segundo, El Segundo. Featuring painting, photography, dioramas, sculptures, and an interactive installation by Lori Stanford called “Elephant in the Room.” Through Feb. 28. Call (310) 938-2511.
Ale and wail
Mrs. Murphy’s Chowder plays and sings Irish and Irish-American favorites at 2 p.m. in the El Segundo Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa Ave., at Main St., in El Segundo. Free. (310) 524-2728.
East meets west
“From Korea with Love…” features pianist So-Mang Jeagal, cellist Kyung Eun Choi, pianist Beth Nam, and Soprano Jungwon Choi, performing at 3 p.m. in the First Lutheran Church and School, 2900 W. Carson St., Torrance. The program features works by Schumann, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Dvorak, Stravinsky, and Ravel. Free, donations appreciated. (310) 316-5574 or go to palosverdes.com/ClassicalCrossroads/TheInterludes.htm.
Quilting while they’re ahead
“Contrast,” the 38th South Bay Quilters Guild Quilt Show, takes place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days in the Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Over 150 quilts on display. Tickets, $10; $9; children under 10 free. For advance tickets call Julie Limbach Jones at (310) 413-4316 or go to southbayquiltersguild.org.
Look up, and marvel
Jon Ng gives an artist talk at 3 p.m. regarding his exhibition “Above, Below, and Away” on view at Michael Stearns Studio 347, located at 347 W. Seventh St., San Pedro. Details at michaelstearnsstudio.com.
Border-crossing sounds
Trio Ellas performs mariachi-inspired music with sparkling vocals at 8 p.m. in the Grand Annex, 434 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. Tickets and details if you call (310) 833-4813 or go to grandvision.org.

Sunday, March 18
No, not Orwell this time
The Peninsula Symphony Association presents “Animal Farm,” comprised of compositions like “Carnival of the Animals” by Saint Saëns and “The Lark Ascending” by Vaughan Williams. The concert begins at 7 p.m. (with a 6:15 lecture for members) in the Redondo Union High School Auditorium, 222 N. Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach. Featured artists: violinist Sam Fischer, narrator David Selby, and duo pianists Elizabeth and Sonya Schumann. Free. (310) 544-0320 or go to pensym.org.
Still kicking
Presented by the Joslyn Players, “It’s a Good Day!” is a senior variety showcase with scenes, monologues, musical presentations, etc., and it’s happening at 2 p.m. in the Joslyn Community Center, 1601 Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. Free. (310) 802-5430.
Also still kicking
Hermosa punk rockers 1034 host a fundraiser for the Hermosa Kiwanis at 5 p.m. in (where else?) the Hermosa Kiwanis Club, 2515 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach. Other bands on the bill. Music goes until 9 p.m. Cover charge, $5. Email the group at 1034band@gmail.com.

Wednesday, March 21
All the right moves
The annual “Dance Collaboration Effort,” presented by the West High School Dance Dept., takes place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 22, in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Features student dancers from North, West, and South High Schools. Tickets, $12;$10. Call (310) 781-7171. ER

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