South Bay arts calendar from 12/20-12/26
“Bredgade 25” (1912) by the Danish artist Vilhelm Hammershoi (1864-1916) was just acquired by the J. Paul Getty Museum and is now on display (presumably near its atmospheric kin by Fernand Khnopff). A nice addition to the late 19th and early 20th century Northern European collections
Dreaming a land of magic
“The Nutcracker,” presented by Dance West Dance Studio/Metropolitan Ballet Company, comes to life at 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Tickets, $19.50 and $17.50. Call (310) 781-7171 or email michaeljohnmelton@gmail.com.
Sunday, December 23
It might have been different
The folks at the San Pedro International Film Festival are screening Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” in the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. Sixth St., San Pedro. A perfect venue for this timeless classic. You can get your tickets if you go to www.spiffest.org.
Sunday, December 30
Her closing reception
“Mimesis,” with paintings and video imagery by Carla Viparelli, is having its closing reception, with the artist in attendance (all the way from Italy!) from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Manhattan Beach Art Center, 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd., MB. The artist’s talk is at 4 p.m. In the meantime, the gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (310) 379-5800. ER