Love the soundtrack from the award winning film “The Descendants”, starring George Clooney? What fans might not know is that much of the film´s soundtrack stems from a collection of Hawaiian music called "slack key", an amalgamation of acoustic guitar and voices that accent a laid back style. The traditions of slack key music and [...]
Hopefully some juicy winter swell follows this current cold snap just in time for the third annual South Bay Big Wave Challenge, which is happening right now. The contest, put on by the South Bay Boardriders Club, requires authentic documentation of a surfer successfully tackling the mightiest curl in photo or video format. The window [...]
No Duh – a tribute to No Doubt @ Saint Rocke: Saturday, January 12, 2013 – 9:00PM-Close As in, no duh this is going to be a show you don’t want to miss! If the sounds of Spiderweb, I’m Just a Girl and Don’t Speak inspire some nostalgia, get ready for a trip down memory [...]
The St. Patrick´s Day Parade in Hermosa Beach is a gem of a community event where girl scouts, bag-pipes, and DeLoreans can be found parading next to each other. In what has become a popular tradition in Hermosa, the parade draws an estimated 30,000 people each year who come to enjoy the live event. This [...]
The city of Manhattan Beach will have a brief reception to inaugurate the opening of its ‘Why I Love Manhattan Beach’ art exhibit this Tuesday from 4:30 – 6:30 PM at city hall. Artists from Manhattan Beach with all types of backgrounds, students to professionals had the chance to submit their own original renderings, two [...]
The corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Palos Verdes Boulevard was an A-Frame style self service burger bar called Woody’d Smorgasburger in the 1950s, a Chicago for Ribs early in the 21st century, and most recently an upscale American restaurant called Oliver’s Cafe. Rock & Brews got its start in the Midwestern part of the [...]
The Mayans were wrong so it’s time to party all night long at Sharkeez. Nobody does New Year’s Eve like the Tank does! The best South Bay NYE experience features an ULTIMATE VIP MEGA PACK! $34.99 per person gets you a bottle of Champagne, a 4 course meal, party glasses, glow sabers, NYE party hats, [...]
Enjoy a personal touch to New Year’s Eve with a live performance from Lady of Magic & friends at the Redondo Beach Castle. The emphasis at this New Year’s Eve event will focus on magic done by professional entertainers but folks who attend can also start 2013 by giving back. Donations in the form of [...]
Celebrate NYE 2013 with one of the South Bay’s most celebrated party producers for a night of style and elegance. This year’s Winter Wonderland 2013 brings the party flavors of Las Vegas and Hollywood straight to the Convention Center at the Proud Bird (just north of Manhattan Beach). Countdown 2013 on multiple dance floors featuring [...]
Overlooking the tranquil Portofino Marina is BALEEN Kitchen, one of the most romantic spots for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve dinner. This year Baleen Kitchen will host a New Year’s Eve event complete with dining options, live music in the lounge, and a champagne toast at midnight. The evening’s festivities include a choice of two [...]