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Sunday, April 1, 2012 |
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Torrance Cultural Arts Center [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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A special exhibit, presented by the Fluorescent Mineral Society, will display the beautiful colors of rocks from all over the world under ultraviolet lights. This exhibit is one of the most comprehensive and varied collections of fluorescent minerals you will ever see in one place. There will also be ‘how to’ demonstrations such as bead working, sphere making, gem carving, glass bead making, workshops for children, and more.
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Sunday, April 1, 2012 |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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No fooling! The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open today from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Full services available. Please call the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library at 310-618-5959 for more information.
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Sunday, April 1, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Enjoy this musical based on many of the beloved books of Dr. Seuss.
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012 |
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve; 3201 Plaza Del Amo
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Take a stroll with Dave Moody and Ron Melin as you identify the different species of birds at the Madrona Marsh as well as other parks throughout the City of Torrance. This walk is welcome to all ages and is free. Re-occurs on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of every month.
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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If you would like to spend a quiet morning on the Madrona Marsh Preserve with the plants and nature, this is for you. Please call the Marsh Manager for more info, 310-782-3989. This program is for adults only. No highschool or college kids please. Volunteers should be willing to commit 50 - 100 hours per year for this program.
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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If you would like to spend a quiet morning on the Madrona Marsh Preserve with the plants and nature, this is for you. Please call the Marsh Manager for more info, 310-782-3989. This program is for adults only. No highschool or college kids please. Volunteers should be willing to commit 50 - 100 hours per year for this program.
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Thursday, April 5, 2012 |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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Join the Propagation Society and Linda Gonzales as we plant seeds for the future of the Preserve. Learn how to: prepare soil for planting on the Marsh, grow native plants for restoration and fund raising events at the Madrona Marsh, 'pot up' plants to larger containers, collect and 'clean' seeds and prune native plants in the nursery. This program occurs every Thursday. Best for Adults or College Age Students. FREE
For more information contact the Nature Center at; (310)782-3989.
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Saturday, April 7, 2012 |
9:00 AM - Noon
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Toyota Meeting Hall [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Come join the fun in this special program that will include breakfast, a special holiday puppet show from Jim Gamble Productions, cookie decorating, a snapshot with the Bunny and more. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. All children ten years of age and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult.
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Sunday, April 8, 2012 |
1:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Enjoy an evening of Japanese classical dance performed by the talented Wakahisakai Dance Company.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012 |
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve; 3201 Plaza Del Amo
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Enjoy a leisurely stroll on the Preserve while learning more about this fascinating vernal marsh. All ages are welcome. This walk is free.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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If you would like to spend a quiet morning on the Madrona Marsh Preserve with the plants and nature, this is for you. Please call the Marsh Manager for more info, 310-782-3989. This program is for adults only. No highschool or college kids please. Volunteers should be willing to commit 50 - 100 hours per year for this program.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Enjoy a multi-faceted dance concert of over 100 students from grades 9 through 12. Transitions is a dance concert featuring works from professional choreographers and original student choreography. This year a special performance of Bollywood choreography by Nakul Dev Mahajan from So You Think You Can Dance will be featured.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012 |
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve; 3201 Plaza Del Amo
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Whether your an avid birder or just a beginner, you'll have fun on this walk. Search the Preserve for our local residents and seasonal visitors. Bob Shanman is a local birding expert and vibrant speaker.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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If you would like to spend a quiet morning on the Madrona Marsh Preserve with the plants and nature, this is for you. Please call the Marsh Manager for more info, 310-782-3989. This program is for adults only. No highschool or college kids please. Volunteers should be willing to commit 50 - 100 hours per year for this program.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Enjoy a multi-faceted dance concert of over 100 students from grades 9 through 12. Transitions is a dance concert featuring works from professional choreographers and original student choreography. This year a special performance of Bollywood choreography by Nakul Dev Mahajan from So You Think You Can Dance will be featured.
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Thursday, April 12, 2012 |
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A book discussion about Louis Zamperini including speakers and a movie.
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Thursday, April 12, 2012 |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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Join the Propagation Society and Linda Gonzales as we plant seeds for the future of the Preserve. Learn how to: prepare soil for planting on the Marsh, grow native plants for restoration and fund raising events at the Madrona Marsh, 'pot up' plants to larger containers, collect and 'clean' seeds and prune native plants in the nursery. This program occurs every Thursday. Best for Adults or College Age Students. FREE
For more information contact the Nature Center at; (310)782-3989.
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Thursday, April 12, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Enjoy a multi-faceted dance concert of over 100 students from grades 9 through 12. Transitions is a dance concert featuring works from professional choreographers and original student choreography. This year a special performance of Bollywood choreography by Nakul Dev Mahajan from So You Think You Can Dance will be featured.
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Friday, April 13, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Music Director and Conductor David Benoit will lead the multi-talented Asia America Youth Orchestra in their annual concert. This year, three very gifted young virtuoso soloists from the orchestra - Jessie Chen, violin; Sara Sithi-Amnuai, trumpet; Wes Wubbena, piano, along with the Asia America Youth Orchestra will delight you as they perform concerti by Haydn, Grieg, and a world debut concerto for violin composed by Mr. Benoit. Also featured will be excerpts from Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, A Tribute to Film Composer John Williams, and music by Chick Corea.
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Saturday, April 14, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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George Nakano Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Renowned oboe, flute, piano, cello, and double bass soloists – whose work can be heard in Schindler’s List, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Dances with Wolves, Titanic, Forrest Gump, Inception, and many others perform Hollywood’s legendary movie themes, classical masterpieces, and Latin American music.
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Saturday, April 14, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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Western Museum of Flight, Torrance Airport
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The Western Museum of Flight and the Torrance Public Library Foundation present a speaker on World War II. Part of the One Book One City Centennial Celebration sponsored by the Torrance Public Library Foundation.. Please contact the Torrance Public Library Foundation at 310-651-5230 or TPLF2012@gmail.com for more information.
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Saturday, April 14, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Evil is a new show that is like In Living Color meets Melrose Place on speed. It’s a live stage event that reinvents itself approximately every 15 minutes with an ongoing theme of ugly behavior. This show pushes the envelope! Mature audiences suggested.
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Saturday, April 14, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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George Nakano Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Renowned oboe, flute, piano, cello, and double bass soloists – whose work can be heard in Schindler’s List, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Dances with Wolves, Titanic, Forrest Gump, Inception, and many others perform Hollywood’s legendary movie themes, classical masterpieces, and Latin American music.
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Sunday, April 15, 2012 |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open today from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Full services available. Please call the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library at 310-618-5959 for more information.
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Sunday, April 15, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Join in a wonderful evening featuring six teenage musicians performing full concertos with piano accompaniment as they vie to win a spot to play with the Peninsula Symphony Orchestra in June.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012 |
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve; 3201 Plaza Del Amo
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Take a stroll with Dave Moody and Ron Melin as you identify the different species of birds at the Madrona Marsh as well as other parks throughout the City of Torrance. This walk is welcome to all ages and is free. Re-occurs on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday of every month.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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If you would like to spend a quiet morning on the Madrona Marsh Preserve with the plants and nature, this is for you. Please call the Marsh Manager for more info, 310-782-3989. This program is for adults only. No highschool or college kids please. Volunteers should be willing to commit 50 - 100 hours per year for this program.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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If you would like to spend a quiet morning on the Madrona Marsh Preserve with the plants and nature, this is for you. Please call the Marsh Manager for more info, 310-782-3989. This program is for adults only. No highschool or college kids please. Volunteers should be willing to commit 50 - 100 hours per year for this program.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Enjoy this performance from 9th through 12th graders as they present jazz, ballet, hip hop, Latin, contemporary, lyrical, and other popular styles of dance.
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Thursday, April 19, 2012 |
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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Join the Propagation Society and Linda Gonzales as we plant seeds for the future of the Preserve. Learn how to: prepare soil for planting on the Marsh, grow native plants for restoration and fund raising events at the Madrona Marsh, 'pot up' plants to larger containers, collect and 'clean' seeds and prune native plants in the nursery. This program occurs every Thursday. Best for Adults or College Age Students. FREE
For more information contact the Nature Center at; (310)782-3989.
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Thursday, April 19, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Enjoy this performance from 9th through 12th graders as they present jazz, ballet, hip hop, Latin, contemporary, lyrical, and other popular styles of dance.
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Friday, April 20, 2012 |
7:05 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Saturday, April 21, 2012 |
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James Armstrong Theatre, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Torrance
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This event will commemorate the Torrance Centennial with the annual TCC concert in the James Armstrong Theatre. The concert will trace 100 years of historic choral music as sung by community choristers.
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Saturday, April 21, 2012 |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Torrance Cultural Arts Center [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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This hugely popular festival features performances, exhibits, demonstrations, and workshops of Japanese dance, music, martial arts, flower arranging, calligraphy, a tea ceremony, and more! A variety of Japanese foods will tantalize your taste buds and there will be games for the children to enjoy. Don’t miss this fun-filled family event.
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Saturday, April 21, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Celebrate the City of Torrance Centennial through song with an evening of music from Hollywood movies, pop, Broadway, musicals, and classical masterpieces. Highlights include selections from A Chorus Line, Fiddler on the Roof, and Les Miserables along with a classical vocal soloist and the Chorale Band.
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Sunday, April 22, 2012 |
9:00 AM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Enjoy a special student piano competition sponsored by Yamaha, Kawai, Canon and Sound Sources Technology.
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Sunday, April 22, 2012 |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Torrance Cultural Arts Center [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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This hugely popular festival features performances, exhibits, demonstrations, and workshops of Japanese dance, music, martial arts, flower arranging, calligraphy, a tea ceremony, and more! A variety of Japanese foods will tantalize your taste buds and there will be games for the children to enjoy. Don’t miss this fun-filled family event.
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Sunday, April 22, 2012 |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open today from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Full services available. Please call the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library at 310-618-5959 for more information.
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Monday, April 23, 2012 |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Torrance Art Museum [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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The City of Torrance invites you to a networking reception at the Torrance Art Museum. All Torrance residents who care about and work in the arts and culture are invited to spend some time together. Tours of the Cultural Arts Center will be provided and the museum galleries will be open.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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If you would like to spend a quiet morning on the Madrona Marsh Preserve with the plants and nature, this is for you. Please call the Marsh Manager for more info, 310-782-3989. This program is for adults only. No highschool or college kids please. Volunteers should be willing to commit 50 - 100 hours per year for this program.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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If you would like to spend a quiet morning on the Madrona Marsh Preserve with the plants and nature, this is for you. Please call the Marsh Manager for more info, 310-782-3989. This program is for adults only. No highschool or college kids please. Volunteers should be willing to commit 50 - 100 hours per year for this program.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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George Nakano Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Zane Grey, a failed baseball player turned dentist had been struggling for ten years to transform himself into a popular writer. Then in 1912, he published a novel that would make him a household name and become the archetype for all Western stories and movies to follow.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012 |
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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Join the Propagation Society and Linda Gonzales as we plant seeds for the future of the Preserve. Learn how to: prepare soil for planting on the Marsh, grow native plants for restoration and fund raising events at the Madrona Marsh, 'pot up' plants to larger containers, collect and 'clean' seeds and prune native plants in the nursery. This program occurs every Thursday. Best for Adults or College Age Students. FREE
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Thursday, April 26, 2012 |
7:30 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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In the depression of the 1930s a young orphan girl lives in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan. However, Annie befriends Oliver Warbucks and the story takes off as she quickly charms her way into his heart. See what happens and how Annie gets out of her “hard luck life”.
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Friday, April 27, 2012 |
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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In the depression of the 1930s a young orphan girl lives in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan. However, Annie befriends Oliver Warbucks and the story takes off as she quickly charms her way into his heart. See what happens and how Annie gets out of her “hard luck life”.
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Saturday, April 28, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Which-a-Way takes a young hero through a series of adventures in a fantastical land told through classic street dance styles, hip –hop music, and narration. Culture Shock L.A. brings together some of the most talented Southern California hip-hop artists to astound and amaze you with their agility and athleticism in this upbeat production.
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Sunday, April 29, 2012 |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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The Katy Geissert Civic Center Library is open today from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Full services available. Please call the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library at 310-618-5959 for more information.
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Sunday, April 29, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [TorranceCultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Donizetti’s charming comedy is a celebration of innocence, so what setting could be better than a small Italian-American community in Napa Valley, circa 1915? In this ingenious update, the naïve Nemorino believes that a love potion will win him Adina’s heart. Blossoming from a shy Italian immigrant to a plucky entrepreneur, he captures both his sweetheart and the American dream over the course of this delightful opera buffa. Tenor Ramon Vargas superbly embodies the role of the lovesick Nemorino. The beautiful but aloof Adina is sung by soprano Inva Mula. Recorded fall 2008, War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco. In Italian; English subtitles; one intermission.
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Sunday, April 29, 2012 |
3:30 PM
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Torrance Cultural Arts Center [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Celebrate the arts with performances by the Aerospace Players, Los Cancioneros Master Chorale, and Maestro Frank Fetta along with Dr. Joanna Medawar Nachef, Artistic Director of the Los Cancioneros Master Chorale.
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Sunday, April 29, 2012 |
6:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [TorranceCultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Donizetti’s charming comedy is a celebration of innocence, so what setting could be better than a small Italian-American community in Napa Valley, circa 1915? In this ingenious update, the naïve Nemorino believes that a love potion will win him Adina’s heart. Blossoming from a shy Italian immigrant to a plucky entrepreneur, he captures both his sweetheart and the American dream over the course of this delightful opera buffa. Tenor Ramon Vargas superbly embodies the role of the lovesick Nemorino. The beautiful but aloof Adina is sung by soprano Inva Mula. Recorded fall 2008, War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco. In Italian; English subtitles; one intermission.
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