South Bay arts and entertainment calendar
Photo by Bo Bridges.
thursday 13th
THEATER
Weekend engagement: The Department of Theatre and Dance at California State University, Dominguez Hills presents the third show of the 2014-2015 season, “In the Red and Brown Water,” directed by Sharrell Luckett, assistant professor of theatre. Performances in the University Theatre will be for one weekend only, Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 13-16, with show times at 8 p.m. Nov. 13-15; 3 p.m., Nov. 15, and 2 p.m. Nov. 16. Written by Tarell Alvin McCraney, recipient of 2013 MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Fellowship, who has been hailed as one of today’s best African American playwrights, “In the Red and Brown Water” is a play in his “The Brother/Sister Plays” trilogy. General admission – $15; $10 for students and senior citizens. Purchase tickets online at www.csudh.edu/theatre or for other payment options, call the box office at (310) 243-3589. University Theatre, California State University, Dominguez Hills, 1000 East Victoria Street in Carson.
DANCE
Puppets on pointe: “Petrushka” – the School of Dance & Music’s Ballet Company presents this whimsical, colorful story of the clownish puppet with a human heart, magically brought to life. Hermosa Beach Playhouse, 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach. Thursday, November 13th at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and info, call (310) 318-6260 or visit tututix.com. Admission is $20 presale, $23 at the door.
PHOTO
Snapshot: The Creative Photo Academy hosts its Advanced Photography Presentations tonight at 7 p.m. Doors for guests will open at 6:30pm. You must be seated before 6:45 p.m. All open seats at 6:50 p.m. will be filled from the waiting list. The Portfolio Review will begin promptly at 7 p.m. and will end at 9:15 p.m. Paul’s Photo, 23845 Hawthorne Blvd in Torrance. For more information, visit creativephotoacademy.com.
friday 14th
THEATER
Curtain call: Little Fish Theatre’s final show of its thirteenth season, William Inge’s acclaimed comedic drama, “Bus Stop,” begins tonight. Set in a diner outside of Kansas City in 1955, an unexpected snowstorm is preventing a bus from continuing on its route. Eight characters wait out the snowstorm in the diner overnight, using the time to pursue romantic opportunities and escape from loneliness. “This gem of a play is like a picture postcard from the 1950’s. It captures both the innocence of the time and the bittersweet, universal longing for love,” notes director Mark Piatelli. “In the end, as the bus departs, the lucky ones have found the love they seek while others are ‘left out in the cold.’” “Bus Stop” will run Fridays and Saturdays November 14 through December 13. Sunday matinee performances are scheduled for 2pm on November 30 and December 7. After the November 30 performance, the creative team will be available for 10 to 15 minutes for post-show discussion with the audience. For more information, visit littlefishtheatre.org. Little Fish Theatre, 777 South Centre Street in San Pedro.
FILM
Surf flick: H2Mexico Movie Premiere and Fundraiser for Ocean of Hope. The documentary follows the best SUP surfers and racers in the world into desolate Baja Mexico waters on the Royal Pelagic surf yacht. The result is another ground breaking Endless Summer-style journey with 10x World Paddling Champion Jamie Mitchell, renowned watermen Dave Kalama and Chuck Patterson, the quiet competitor Danny Ching, along with perennial podium standouts Slater Trout and Connor Baxter, Molokai-2-Oahu World Record holder Talia Decoite, and SUP style-master/shredder Dave Boehne. There’s also an appearance by icon Gerry Lopez. The film premieres on Friday night from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse, 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.
MUSIC
Classical: The South Bay Chamber Music Society presents the Thies Consort at 8 p.m. on Friday night. The Thies Consort will play music by Debussy, Faure’, Poulenc and Ravel. The concert is repeated at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 16 at the Pacific Unitarian Church, 5621 Montemalaga, Rancho Palos Verdes. For directions to the concert venues or for other additional information about the South Bay Chamber Music Society, please consult our web site at: http://www.palosverdes.com/sbcms/. Both performances are presented entirely free of charge. Friday’s performance will be held at the Recital Hall of the Music Department at L.A. Harbor College, 1111 Figueroa Place in Wilmington.
PHOTO
Photo philanthropy: South Bay’s own, Bo Bridges will be hosting an open attendance art reception to help raise funds for the Richstone Family Center. Bo Bridges will be unveiling new limited edition prints with 20 percent of proceeds going towards the Richstone Family center. An estimated 200 local residents are expected to participate in an evening of raffles, refreshments and artistic appreciation. Bo Bridges Art Gallery and The Richstone Family Center. Friday November 14, 2014 starting at 7 p.m. Bo Bridges Photography Gallery, 1112 Manhattan Avenue in Manhattan Beach.
BEER
Suds: Alpine Village invites you to this year’s Kraft Bierfest, which will take place in the Alpine Restaurant on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15. The event will feature more than 40 craft breweries and over 100 craft beers to enjoy. The Alpine Restaurant will also be serving a great selection of German-inspired food to go with your beer, so come hungry! Alpine Restaurant, 833 West Torrance Blvd. in Torrance. For more information, visit alpinevillagecenter.com.
FOOD
Pop-up: Doma Kitchen, a local favorite restaurant in the South Bay is teaming up with another local favorite, Two Guns Espresso. The owners of both Doma Kitchen and Two Guns Espresso are introducing the South Bay to a Pop Up Dinner Series which will take place each Friday and Saturday evening throughout the month of November. Diners of the Pop Up Dinner Series can expect a 3-course rotating menu including customer favorites like the Russian Pelmeni dumplings filled with lamb and wrapped in a thin, unleavened dough; Several Housemade Smoked Sausages with pickled vegetables; and a selection of desserts paired with Two Guns Espresso. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the Pop Up Dinner Series and guests are also welcome to BYO with a corkage fee of $10 for wine and $5 for beer.
saturday 15th
ART
Art co-op: Destination: Art is a cooperative fine art gallery that combines exhibit space, classes and open studios for working artists. They are inviting the public to their grand opening fundraiser on November 15th from 4 – 8:00 p.m. This not-for-profit corporation is a unique venture dedicated to sharing art with the community. Funds raised are earmarked for finishing the build out of the facility that has been under construction for several months. There are 24 professional studio and gallery artists, plus associate members, involved in the creation of this project which will house art exhibits, workshops, classes and give the public the opportunity to interact with working artists one-on-one. Torrance mayor, Pat Furey, along with local dignitaries will be present for the ribbon cutting ceremony at 6:00PM that evening. Destination: Art, 1815 West 213th Street, Space # 135 in Torrance. For further information, contact Margaret Lindsey, (310) 540-0724 or Holly Medbery, hollymedbery@me.com, (310) 947-1838.