South Bay Arts Calendar for Nov. 17-24
“Strangers in Hats,” by Ileana Landon, is among the works in “South Bay Focus 2016,” the annual exhibition of works by local artists. It opens with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday at the Torrance Art Museum. (310) 618-6388 or go to TorranceArtMuseum.com Thursday, November 17 Polish up those dancing shoes Ballroom dancing with the Retro Swing Band takes place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Elks Lodge, 319 Esplanade, Redondo Beach. Everyone’s welcome, non-members and listeners. Bar available, large floor, all ballroom tempos, theater seating. Cover charge, $10. Call (310) 663-6690 or go to bigband.com. 1924: American actor and comedian Harold Lloyd (1893 – 1971) stands in a doorway, peering at a woman reclining on a chaise lounge in the ‘My Vampire’ sequence from director Fred Newmeyer’s film ‘Girl Shy’. There is a tiger pelt rug on the floor. Lloyd wears a top hat and an overcoat, holding a cane. Friday, November 18 Dare I ask her out? Harold Lloyd stars in the 1924 silent film “Girl Shy,” screening Friday and Saturday at 8:15 p.m., plus Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m., in the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. The Mighty Wurlitzer will provide…
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