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Monday, January 2, 2012 |
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Rose Bowl, Pasadena
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The City of Torrance float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade will celebrate the Torrance Centennial through reflection of the City's 100 years. The Rose Parade has been in existence for 122 years and approximately 750,000 people watch it in person with millions more watching on television, including thousands of Torrance residents.
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Monday, January 2, 2012 |
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City Hall
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City Hall will be closed
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012 |
12:10 PM - 1:00 PM
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George Nakano Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Starting with the Fall of the Roman Empire we will examine the architecture, art and jewelry of the 1000 year period known as the Middle Ages.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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This excellent dance program offers shows with spirit, enthusiasm, and dedication.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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This excellent dance program offers shows with spirit, enthusiasm, and dedication.
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Thursday, January 12, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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This excellent dance program offers shows with spirit, enthusiasm, and dedication.
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Friday, January 13, 2012 |
(All Day)
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City Hall
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City Hall will be closed.
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Saturday, January 14, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Emotionally fragile Lucia is driven to madness when manipulated to marry a man she doesn’t love. Full of ravishingly beautiful melodies, this timeless bel canto masterpiece evokes the passion and desperation of a woman used by her brother as a political pawn. Natalie Dessay owns this virtuosic role; also starring Giuseppe Filianoti, Gabriele Viviani, and Oren Gradus. (In Italian; English subtitles; one intermission.)
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Saturday, January 14, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Emotionally fragile Lucia is driven to madness when manipulated to marry a man she doesn’t love. Full of ravishingly beautiful melodies, this timeless bel canto masterpiece evokes the passion and desperation of a woman used by her brother as a political pawn. Natalie Dessay owns this virtuosic role; also starring Giuseppe Filianoti, Gabriele Viviani, and Oren Gradus. (In Italian; English subtitles; one intermission.)
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Monday, January 16, 2012 |
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City Hall
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City Hall will be closed
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Thursday, January 19, 2012 |
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Sunrider International, 1625 Abalone Avenue, Torrance
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Torrance, CA - The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors cordially invite you to attend this grand luncheon event on January 19, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Sunrider International 1625 Abalone Avenue.
A celebration to usher in the Year of the Dragon, featuring buffet style catering, unique and cultural festivities, honorary guests from the Torrance Area and Chinese business communities, special performances, and a traditional Lion Dance. This is an official Torrance Centennial event. It is proudly sponsored by Sunrider International, Daily Breeze, Toyota Motor Sales, Inc., Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, and Tran Medical, Inc. Be part of this time honored tradition of bringing in good fortunes this year. The first 50 registrants are eligible for guided tours of the Chen Art Gallery. Advance tickets required - $28 per person. For advance reservations or sponsorship information, contact 310-543-3113 or purchase online.
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Friday, January 20, 2012 |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Torrance Cultural Arts Center's Toyota Meeting Hall
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The TCtv Awards, also known as the "Stanley's," were named in honor of the late Stanley E. Remelmeyer, Torrance's former City Attorney who was instrumental in the development of cable television in the City. Through the awards ceremony, the City encourages quality programming by the community and introduces the public to the purpose and benefits of public access television. The City of Torrance has provided public access to its residence since 1987.
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Friday, January 20, 2012 |
7:30 PM
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George Nakano Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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If you like your jazz and blues with a taste of Billie Holiday, Ernestine Anderson, and Shirley Horn, then you won’t want to miss this performance. Referred to by Downbeat Magazine as “a young Billie Holiday, Frances has emerged as a performer with her own unique singing style.” With her voice and an ability to please audiences and make a lasting impression, Frances has toured internationally and has worked with some of the jazz greats. Dinner will be available from Red Car Brewery.
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Saturday, January 21, 2012 |
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Seaside Heroes Park, Torrance
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Let's all come together and say "Thank You" to our Veterans, Active Military & Military Families as we celebrate the First Anniversary of Seaside Heroes Park. Event includes music, special guests, community spirit, a hero's balloon release at 12:30 p.m. (place your hero's name on a balloon) and more! If you are a veteran, active military or a military family please attend and enjoy the coming together of this community wanting to say "Thank You." Seaside Hero park T-shirts will be on sale to support the Memorial Wall. Bring your picnic lunch. Seating is limited so please bring a blanket or chair (or two). Hope to see you there!
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Saturday, January 21, 2012 |
7:30 PM
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George Nakano Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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If you like your jazz and blues with a taste of Billie Holiday, Ernestine Anderson, and Shirley Horn, then you won’t want to miss this performance. Referred to by Downbeat Magazine as “a young Billie Holiday, Frances has emerged as a performer with her own unique singing style.” With her voice and an ability to please audiences and make a lasting impression, Frances has toured internationally and has worked with some of the jazz greats. Dinner will be available from Red Car Brewery.
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Saturday, January 21, 2012 |
8:00 PM - 11:55 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance
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Ring in the centennial year with this very special concert to mark the founding of the City of Torrance.
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Sunday, January 22, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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America’s Got Talent semifinalists, The Platt Brothers (Cy, Boone, and Cheetah) blend acrobatics, dance, comedy, and music in the spirited retelling of their childhood antics. The stories of fun-filled adventure are as amusing as they are heartwarming, and audiences of all ages will find themselves drawn to the genuine and personable trio.
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Sunday, January 22, 2012 |
6:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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America’s Got Talent semifinalists, The Platt Brothers (Cy, Boone, and Cheetah) blend acrobatics, dance, comedy, and music in the spirited retelling of their childhood antics. The stories of fun-filled adventure are as amusing as they are heartwarming, and audiences of all ages will find themselves drawn to the genuine and personable trio.
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Friday, January 27, 2012 |
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City Hall
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City Hall will be closed.
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Friday, January 27, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Recently seen in his own PBS special, distinguished American pianist Jeffrey Siegel has been entertaining audiences around the world with his concert-plus-commentary format. With informal, lively commentary, this show features the music of Gershwin and friends – some of America’s most melodious jazzy music – featuring Rhapsody in Blue, Copland’s humorous Cat and the Mouse, Bernstein’s Expressive Anniversaries, Joplin’s Wall Street Rag and more!
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Saturday, January 28, 2012 |
7:30 PM
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Ken Miller Recreation Center [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3341 Torrance Blvd.
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Enjoy the crisp and organized performance by the City of Torrance’s young ladies in this drill team spectacular.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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The Mitch Show is a fast paced evening of comic films and audience participation pieces by Mitchell Rose, a former choreographer, performance artist and now prize winning filmmaker. Mitch’s offbeat films have won 54 festival awards and are screened across the globe, from the Getty Museum to the CBS Jumbo Vision in Times Square to a State Department tour in Kosovo. Manically funny, often poignant and always surprising, the show appeals equally to fans of film, theatre, dance, and comedy.
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