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Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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Take a relaxing informative walk with a docent, exploring and enjoying the Preserve in the fall. All ages welcome. This walk is free and happens the 4th weekend of every month on Saturday and Sunday. For more information please call the Nature Center at (310)782-3989.
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Sunday, January 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, January 29, 2012 |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY - 1316 CABRILLO AVE
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All 37 Plays in 97 minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard's plays. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) was London's longest running comedy - 10 years in the West End at the Criterion Theatre! Join those madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.
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Monday, January 30, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Walteria Library, 3815 W. 242 St.
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Family storytime is open to all ages, so drop in for stories, songs and activities with the Librarian! This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Walteria Library at 310-375-8418.
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Monday, January 30, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Join us as the Librarian presents stories, songs and activities. Toddlertime is designed for children eighteen months to three years old, participating with a parent or caregiver. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 |
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3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CA 90503
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View the works of local artists portraying the beauty of the Madrona Marsh Displayed daily at the Nature Center. To display your art at the Madrona MArsh call the Nature Center at; (310)782-3989.
Eun Cho's Exhibit of Paintings will be on display at the Nature Center from January 31, 2012 through March 2, 2012. The Nature Center Hours are Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The painting exhibit is on display inside the Nature Center. For more information call;(310)782-3989.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 |
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve
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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, January 31, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & 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 want to commit 50 - 100 hours a year for this program.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & 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.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Polly Watts Story Theater, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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A Librarian will share music, movement, nursery rhymes, games and other activities with caregivers and infants six to eighteen months old in this program designed to build pre-literacy skills. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at 310-618-5964.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 |
10:30 AM
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Henderson Library, 4805 Emerald St.
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Family storytime is open to all ages, so drop in for stories, songs and activities with the Librarian! This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the Henderson Library at 310-371-2075.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Torrance Art Museum - 3320 Civic Center Drive, Torrance
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A broad survey of current and emerging painting trends and talent from Los Angeles
Jonathan Apgar, Rebecca Campbell, Daniela Campins, Alika Cooper, Noah Davis, Tomory Dodge, Asad Faulwell, Jon Flack, Yvette Gellis, Iva Gueorguieva, Mary Addison Hackett, Carlson Hatton, Thomas Whittaker Kidd, Andy Kolar, Constance Mallison, Allison Miller, John Mills, Aaron Noble, Antonio Puleo, Alison Rash, Nano Rubio, Conrad Ruiz, John Seal, Ryan Sluggett, Comora Tolliver, Chris Trueman, Miller Updegraff, Grant Vetter, Ben White
Gallery Two
RE:CUT
RE:CUT features video artists that play with appropriation, cinema, and the imagined space created within video and film. By deconstruction and re-imagining footage that has already had a life in the world, these artists expand the familiar into new, multi-faceted installations and single-channel videos.
Chris Coy, McLean Fahnestock, Valerie Green, Masood Kamandy, William Kaminski, Michael Kelly, Zach Kleyn, Owen Kydd, Lisa Madonna, Jesse McLean, John Pearson, Fil Ruting, Nicole Sloan, Joe Sola
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 |
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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City Hall, Council Chamber, 3031 Torrance Bl.
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5:30 p.m. Executive Session,
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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1215 El Prado in Downtown (Old) Torrance
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Free Tax Assistance for Seniors!
The Tax Assistance Program for Senior Citizens sponsored by AARP begins February 1, 2012, and continues through April 13, 2012. Assistance is available Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, please call: 310-618-2724 or 310-618-2930.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & 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, February 1, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & 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.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
11:00 AM
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El Retiro Library, 126 Vista Del Parque, Redondo Beach
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Join us as the Librarian presents stories, songs and activities. Toddlertime is designed for children eighteen months to three years old, participating with a parent or caregiver. This program is free and no registration is required, however space is limited so please arrive on time. Storytimes are designed for individual families and cannot accommodate organized groups or group daycare providers. For more information, please call the El Retiro Library at 310-375-0922.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Torrance Art Museum - 3320 Civic Center Drive, Torrance
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A broad survey of current and emerging painting trends and talent from Los Angeles
Jonathan Apgar, Rebecca Campbell, Daniela Campins, Alika Cooper, Noah Davis, Tomory Dodge, Asad Faulwell, Jon Flack, Yvette Gellis, Iva Gueorguieva, Mary Addison Hackett, Carlson Hatton, Thomas Whittaker Kidd, Andy Kolar, Constance Mallison, Allison Miller, John Mills, Aaron Noble, Antonio Puleo, Alison Rash, Nano Rubio, Conrad Ruiz, John Seal, Ryan Sluggett, Comora Tolliver, Chris Trueman, Miller Updegraff, Grant Vetter, Ben White
Gallery Two
RE:CUT
RE:CUT features video artists that play with appropriation, cinema, and the imagined space created within video and film. By deconstruction and re-imagining footage that has already had a life in the world, these artists expand the familiar into new, multi-faceted installations and single-channel videos.
Chris Coy, McLean Fahnestock, Valerie Green, Masood Kamandy, William Kaminski, Michael Kelly, Zach Kleyn, Owen Kydd, Lisa Madonna, Jesse McLean, John Pearson, Fil Ruting, Nicole Sloan, Joe Sola
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
4:00 PM
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North Torrance Libray, 3604 W. Artesia Blvd.
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School aged children are invited to celebrate Chinese New Year with a story, craft, and dance performance from the North High Chinese Club. This program is free for the whole family and no registration is required, sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the North Torrance Library at 310-323-7200 for more information.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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City Hall Council Chambers, 3031 Torrance Blvd.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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City Hall, West Annex Commission Room, 3031 Torrance Blvd.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Community Meeting Room, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Discover extraordinary new worlds, travel through space and time, journey to other dimensions as the Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group explores the wondrous and fantastic realm of Science Fiction and Fantasy each month. All Torrance Public Library book discussion groups are free and no registration is required. Please call the Reference Department at 310-618-5959 for more information.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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1215 El Prado in Downtown (Old) Torrance
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Free Tax Assistance for Seniors!
The Tax Assistance Program for Senior Citizens sponsored by AARP begins February 1, 2012, and continues through April 13, 2012. Assistance is available Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, please call: 310-618-2724 or 310-618-2930.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
10:00 AM - 11:55 PM
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Madrona Marsh Preserve & Nature Center, 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance
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Thursday, February 2, 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 is held weekly and is best for all ages. free.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Torrance Art Museum - 3320 Civic Center Drive, Torrance
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A broad survey of current and emerging painting trends and talent from Los Angeles
Jonathan Apgar, Rebecca Campbell, Daniela Campins, Alika Cooper, Noah Davis, Tomory Dodge, Asad Faulwell, Jon Flack, Yvette Gellis, Iva Gueorguieva, Mary Addison Hackett, Carlson Hatton, Thomas Whittaker Kidd, Andy Kolar, Constance Mallison, Allison Miller, John Mills, Aaron Noble, Antonio Puleo, Alison Rash, Nano Rubio, Conrad Ruiz, John Seal, Ryan Sluggett, Comora Tolliver, Chris Trueman, Miller Updegraff, Grant Vetter, Ben White
Gallery Two
RE:CUT
RE:CUT features video artists that play with appropriation, cinema, and the imagined space created within video and film. By deconstruction and re-imagining footage that has already had a life in the world, these artists expand the familiar into new, multi-faceted installations and single-channel videos.
Chris Coy, McLean Fahnestock, Valerie Green, Masood Kamandy, William Kaminski, Michael Kelly, Zach Kleyn, Owen Kydd, Lisa Madonna, Jesse McLean, John Pearson, Fil Ruting, Nicole Sloan, Joe Sola
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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City Hall, West Annex Commission Room, 3031 Torrance Blvd.
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Friday, February 3, 2012 |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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Join Cindy Reid every Friday for this educational, fun program called "Friday Fun." This is a hands-on program for preschoolers ages 3-6 years and their parents or guardians. The program is offered at no charge every Friday from 10 -11:30 a.m. The program incorporates story time, science, art and a tour emphasizing the chosen topic. Some weeks there will also be potting or other activities added. Topics (insects, animals or plants) emphasize respect for all living things and prepare children to be good stewards of the planet. 20 kids maximum. Pre-registration is required, please call the Nature Center to register (310)782-3989. $5 donation accepted.
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Friday, February 3, 2012 |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Torrance Art Museum - 3320 Civic Center Drive, Torrance
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A broad survey of current and emerging painting trends and talent from Los Angeles
Jonathan Apgar, Rebecca Campbell, Daniela Campins, Alika Cooper, Noah Davis, Tomory Dodge, Asad Faulwell, Jon Flack, Yvette Gellis, Iva Gueorguieva, Mary Addison Hackett, Carlson Hatton, Thomas Whittaker Kidd, Andy Kolar, Constance Mallison, Allison Miller, John Mills, Aaron Noble, Antonio Puleo, Alison Rash, Nano Rubio, Conrad Ruiz, John Seal, Ryan Sluggett, Comora Tolliver, Chris Trueman, Miller Updegraff, Grant Vetter, Ben White
Gallery Two
RE:CUT
RE:CUT features video artists that play with appropriation, cinema, and the imagined space created within video and film. By deconstruction and re-imagining footage that has already had a life in the world, these artists expand the familiar into new, multi-faceted installations and single-channel videos.
Chris Coy, McLean Fahnestock, Valerie Green, Masood Kamandy, William Kaminski, Michael Kelly, Zach Kleyn, Owen Kydd, Lisa Madonna, Jesse McLean, John Pearson, Fil Ruting, Nicole Sloan, Joe Sola
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Friday, February 3, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Travel back in time to the land of Camelot where King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, Guenevere, Prince Lancelot and of course Merlin the Magician all play a part in the tale of love, loss, tragedy, honor, and chivalry.
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Friday, February 3, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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George Nakano Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Perfect for a girls night out! Sit back and relax as you are served a full course of hilarious, horrifying, and heartfelt stories from a lineup of comedic women writer/performers with one dude thrown in for dessert. Real-life stories about their best and worst dates will make you laugh, cry, and leave feeling hopeful that Mr. Right does exist - maybe even in your own area code. Adult subject matter and language.
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Friday, February 3, 2012 |
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY - 1316 CABRILLO AVE
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All 37 Plays in 97 minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard's plays. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) was London's longest running comedy - 10 years in the West End at the Criterion Theatre! Join those madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.
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Saturday, February 4, 2012 |
8:45 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center & Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90503
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Join us for our restoration program every Saturday from 8:45 a.m. - 12 noon on the Preserve planting natives, weeding, propagating or maybe watering new plants. Wear closed toe shoes, bring gloves and be ready to work. Refreshments are provided. Rain cancels this program. Late comers will be sent away. If you are 15 years or younger you must be accompnied by a parent or guardian.
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Saturday, February 4, 2012 |
10:00 AM - Noon
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Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance, CA
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Please join CSUDH professor Dr. Connie Vanheim for entertaining and educational classes on various native plant topics. Every month is a different topic - never the same class twice! Topics range from 'Edible Seeds and Berries' to 'Chaparrel Communities and Pruning Techniques'. After each presentation, Connie will lead the class through the Nature Center's Native Plant Garden to illustrate key points and further discussion. Handouts are included. This class is best for adults. $5 donation accepted.
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Saturday, February 4, 2012 |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Torrance Art Museum - 3320 Civic Center Drive, Torrance
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A broad survey of current and emerging painting trends and talent from Los Angeles
Jonathan Apgar, Rebecca Campbell, Daniela Campins, Alika Cooper, Noah Davis, Tomory Dodge, Asad Faulwell, Jon Flack, Yvette Gellis, Iva Gueorguieva, Mary Addison Hackett, Carlson Hatton, Thomas Whittaker Kidd, Andy Kolar, Constance Mallison, Allison Miller, John Mills, Aaron Noble, Antonio Puleo, Alison Rash, Nano Rubio, Conrad Ruiz, John Seal, Ryan Sluggett, Comora Tolliver, Chris Trueman, Miller Updegraff, Grant Vetter, Ben White
Gallery Two
RE:CUT
RE:CUT features video artists that play with appropriation, cinema, and the imagined space created within video and film. By deconstruction and re-imagining footage that has already had a life in the world, these artists expand the familiar into new, multi-faceted installations and single-channel videos.
Chris Coy, McLean Fahnestock, Valerie Green, Masood Kamandy, William Kaminski, Michael Kelly, Zach Kleyn, Owen Kydd, Lisa Madonna, Jesse McLean, John Pearson, Fil Ruting, Nicole Sloan, Joe Sola
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Saturday, February 4, 2012 |
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Claim Jumper restaurant, corners of Crenshaw and Lomita Blvds
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The South Bay Scooter Club meets the first Saturday of every month for a chance to ride around the South Bay on our scooters with fellow scooter enthusiasts. Though vintage Italian scooters are preferred, all types of scooters are always welcome. Meet at Claim Jumper restaurant in Torrance at 12:30pm. Ride leaves around 1pm-ish. Different routes and end spots are chosen every month. Come out and ride!!
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Saturday, February 4, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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Katy Giessert Civic Center Library Community Meeting Room - 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Dr. John Jung will discuss his fourth book on the history of Chinese immigrants in America, Sweet and Sour: Life in chinese Family Restaurants, a social history of chinese restaurants and the lives of the families that operate them.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. This is a free event.
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Saturday, February 4, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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Southeast Library, 23115 Arlington Ave.
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Join us for a holiday story and craft to celebrate Valentine's Day. This program is free and no registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Please call the Southeast Library at 310-530-5044 for more information.
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Saturday, February 4, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Saturday, February 4, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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George Nakano Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Perfect for a girls night out! Sit back and relax as you are served a full course of hilarious, horrifying, and heartfelt stories from a lineup of comedic women writer/performers with one dude thrown in for dessert. Real-life stories about their best and worst dates will make you laugh, cry, and leave feeling hopeful that Mr. Right does exist - maybe even in your own area code. Adult subject matter and language.
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Saturday, February 4, 2012 |
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY - 1316 CABRILLO AVE
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All 37 Plays in 97 minutes! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard's plays. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) was London's longest running comedy - 10 years in the West End at the Criterion Theatre! Join those madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.
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