South Bay Arts Calendar July 19 – 23

“The Wiz,” a modern adaptation of the musical “The Wizard of Oz,” is onstage Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, in the Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Same schedule next weekend, too. It’s being presented by the Center’s Performing arts Education Department, and is set to the beat of 1970s’ rock and Motown music. Tickets, $25 general; $15 youth 18 and under. (310) 544-0403 or go to norriscenter.com.

Thursday, July 18

I kneed somebody

“Kelp!” is the new album from Andy and Renee, and they’re performing two CD release concerts at Live at the Lounge, tonight (Thursday) and next (July 25) Thursday at 8 p.m. The venue is located at 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, right next door to the Comedy and Magic Club. (310) 372-1193 or go to andyandrenee.com.

South Bay Conservatory presents “Once Upon a Mattress, G2K” (that is, Getting to Know the Musical) on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, in the Ridgecrest Intermediate School auditorium, 28915 N. Bay Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Directed and choreographed by Larry Watts, the ages of the cast are between seven and fourteen years old. Tickets, $12. Pictured, l-r: Kristin Stafansson, Jade Dinh, Hallie Kostrencich, Kayla Stefansson, and Haley Heier. (424) 262-9722 or go to southbayconservatory.com.
South Bay Conservatory presents “Once Upon a Mattress, G2K” (that is, Getting to Know the Musical) on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, in the Ridgecrest Intermediate School auditorium, 28915 N. Bay Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Directed and choreographed by Larry Watts, the ages of the cast are between seven and fourteen years old. Tickets, $12. Pictured, l-r: Kristin Stafansson, Jade Dinh, Hallie Kostrencich, Kayla Stefansson, and Haley Heier. (424) 262-9722 or go to southbayconservatory.com.

Bone up on Bruno

“Spotlight on Bruno Dumont” features two films by the French philosopher-turned-film director, “Hors Satan” (Outside Satan) at 7:30 and “La Vie de Jesus” (The Life of Jesus) at 9:30 p.m. in Bing Theatre at the L.A. County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Tickets, $10 general; $7 seniors, students, members. More at lacma.org.

Friday, July 19

Shakespeare for children

A child’s version of the Bard’s “A Midsummmer Night’s Dream,” adapted by Dr. Adrianne Harrop, is being presented at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 1 p.m. Sunday (also 7/26, 27 at 7 and 7/27, 28 at 1 p.m.) on the Studio Stage of Santa Monica College, 19th and Pico, in Santa Monica. Tickets, $10 adults and $5 children 3 to 12. Call (310) 434-4319 or go to smc.edu/theatre.

Saturday, July 20

Eat, drink, and listen

“Evening Under the Stars with Kenny G,” the 27th Annual Gourmet Food and Wine Festival, takes place from 6 to 9:30 p.m., on the grounds of Honda Headquarters, 700 Van Ness Ave., Torrance. Tickets, $150 each or $250 for a pair. Benefits the Torrance Memorial Medical Center. (310) 540-5858 or go to TorranceMemorial.org.

“The Wiz,” a modern adaptation of the musical “The Wizard of Oz,” is onstage Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, in the Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Same schedule next weekend, too. It’s being presented by the Center’s Performing arts Education Department, and is set to the beat of 1970s’ rock and Motown music. Tickets, $25 general; $15 youth 18 and under. (310) 544-0403 or go to norriscenter.com.
“The Wiz,” a modern adaptation of the musical “The Wizard of Oz,” is onstage Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, in the Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Same schedule next weekend, too. It’s being presented by the Center’s Performing arts Education Department, and is set to the beat of 1970s’ rock and Motown music. Tickets, $25 general; $15 youth 18 and under. (310) 544-0403 or go to norriscenter.com.

Giving them a chance

“The Eclectic Summer Benefit Concert,” hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, is a benefit event for the Angelica Center for Arts and Music, and it’s taking place at 7 p.m. There are four groups on the bill. Admission: donations.

An artful day

The Torrance Art Museum has several events planned for the day, beginning with a Nancy Evans Teach-In from 2 to 3 p.m., a Baker’s Dozen V “Marginal Revolutions” panel discussion from 3 to 5 p.m., an art band showcase, with the Golden Peacocks, from 6 until 8 p.m., and “Fits & Starts,” an Agency LA Video screening program from 8 to 9 p.m. It’s at 3320 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. (310) 618-6388 or go to TorranceArtMuseum.com.

Sunday, July 21

Alternative rock

Scott Whyte performs from 5 to 7 p.m. at Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach. Next Sunday: Woodstock Tribute brings us classic rock.

Ladies who write

The Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore is hosting an event from 3 to 5 p.m. with several writers currently with books on the market: Stephanie Lehman, Koethi Zan, Daryl Wood Gerber, Sahar Delijani, plus Karen Mack and Jennifer Kaufman. The bookstore is located at 2810 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach. (310) 542-6000.

iPalpiti Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Rolling Hills Methodist Church, 26438 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates. Eduard Schmieder conducts. Free; donations accepted. (310) 316-5574.
iPalpiti Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Rolling Hills Methodist Church, 26438 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates. Eduard Schmieder conducts. Free; donations accepted. (310) 316-5574.

Monday, July 22

Who’s the Boss?

“Springsteen and I,” a documentary about you-know-who from NCM Fathom Events and Arts Alliance Media, screens this evening at 7:30 p.m., and then returns on Tuesday, July 30, at the AMC Rolling Hills 20, located at 2591 Airport Dr., Torrance, and the Del Amo 18, located at 3525 W. Carson St., Ste. 73, also in Torrance. Tickets at the box office or go to FathomEvents.com.

Tuesday, July 23

“Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum” (1940) screens at 8:15 on Friday and Saturday, and at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, in the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. Tickets, $10 general; $8 seniors. (310) 322-2592 or go to OldTownMusicHall.org.
“Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum” (1940) screens at 8:15 on Friday and Saturday, and at 2:30 p.m. on

Saturday and Sunday, in the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. Tickets, $10 general;
$8 seniors. (310) 322-2592 or go to OldTownMusicHall.org.

 

Between being and not

“The Poetry of Paper,” an exhibition that explores the concepts of negative space in drawings by Rembrandt, Fragonard, Seurat, and others, goes on view in the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. There are 33 works in the show, which will be up through Oct. 20. Call (310) 440-7300 or go to getty.edu.

Sandra Chu’s solo art show opened last Saturday at the Frame & Art Dept., 950 Aviation Blvd., Unit D, Hermosa Beach. The work is up through August 10. Pictured, the artist. Photo by Roger Thomas. (310) 374-6900 or go to FrameAndArt.Dept.com.
Sandra Chu’s solo art show opened last Saturday at the Frame & Art Dept., 950 Aviation Blvd., Unit D, Hermosa Beach. The work is up through August 10. Pictured, the artist. Photo by Roger Thomas. (310) 374-6900 or go to FrameAndArt.Dept.com.
The California Open Photo Show is on view (on the third floor) of The Loft Art Gallery, 401 S. Mesa St., San Pedro. Curated by Paul Blieden and Jim McKinniss, and judged by Mark Comon, it can be viewed this Saturday and next (July 20 and 27) between 2 and 7 p.m. Worth the trip! Pictured, “Window,” by Chris Whitney. (310) 831-5757.
The California Open Photo Show is on view (on the third floor) of The Loft Art Gallery, 401 S. Mesa St., San Pedro. Curated by Paul Blieden and Jim McKinniss, and judged by Mark Comon, it can be viewed this Saturday and next (July 20 and 27) between 2 and 7 p.m. Worth the trip! Pictured, “Window,” by Chris Whitney. (310) 831-5757.
“Lend Me a Tenor,” by Ken Ludwig, is playing through August 17 at the Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., in Westchester. Friday, Saturday, at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets, $18, less $2 seniors, students. Through August 17. Seated from left: Matt Landig, Samantha Barrios, Maria Pavone, Scot Renfro; standing from left: Michael Willens, Susan Goldman Weisbarth, Harold Dershimer, and Rachel Boller. Photo by Shari Barrett. (310) 645-5156 or go to kentwoodplayers.org
“Lend Me a Tenor,” by Ken Ludwig, is playing through August 17 at the Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., in Westchester. Friday, Saturday, at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets, $18, less $2 seniors, students. Through August 17. Seated from left: Matt Landig, Samantha Barrios, Maria Pavone, Scot Renfro; standing from left: Michael Willens, Susan Goldman Weisbarth, Harold Dershimer, and Rachel Boller. Photo by Shari Barrett. (310) 645-5156 or go to kentwoodplayers.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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