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Friday, March 2, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Enjoy an evening with the talented students of the Palos Verdes High School Music Department as they present their fifth annual recital.
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Saturday, March 3, 2012 |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Torrance Cultural Arts Center [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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You will find orchids galore and more at this annual plant lovers show, featuring exhibits by leading Californian and Hawaiian growers, potting and corsage demonstrations, and opportunity drawings for unique prizes.
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Saturday, March 3, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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Katy Geissert Civic Center Library, Community Meeting Room, 3301 Torrance Blvd.
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Join us for an afternoon with Lisa See, bestselling and critically-acclaimed author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony in Love, Shanghai Girls, and Dreams of Joy. This program is free and no registration is required, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Torrance Library. Books will be available for purchase and signing. For more information please call the Reference Department at 310-618-5959.
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Saturday, March 3, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Sunday, March 4, 2012 |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Torrance Cultural Arts Center [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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You will find orchids galore and more at this annual plant lovers show, featuring exhibits by leading Californian and Hawaiian growers, potting and corsage demonstrations, and opportunity drawings for unique prizes.
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Sunday, March 4, 2012 |
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Columbia Park - 18861 Prairie Ave, Torrance
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Free cultural festival - bring a picnic and beach chairs and sit amongst the blossoming cherry trees. Entertainment and interactive activities will be provided.
Sponsors include: the City of Torrance, the Torrance Sister City Association, Torrance Artist’s Guild, Torrance Craftsman’s Guild, and Soka Gakkai International
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Sunday, March 4, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012 |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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City Hall West Annex
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Registration for Spring Classes begins for non-Torrance residents
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Friday, March 9, 2012 |
7:30 PM
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George Nakano Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Revered as one of the hottest jazz bands in Los Angeles, Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band has been packing concert halls since the early 1990s. Mentored by guitar great Carlos Santana, Gregg has been in shows with Bob Dylan, Steve Miller, Credence Clearwater Revival, Linda Ronstadt, Eric Burden, War, Jose Feliciano, and others. This jazz performance is sure to keep everyone’s feet tapping.
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Saturday, March 10, 2012 |
7:30 PM
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George Nakano Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Revered as one of the hottest jazz bands in Los Angeles, Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band has been packing concert halls since the early 1990s. Mentored by guitar great Carlos Santana, Gregg has been in shows with Bob Dylan, Steve Miller, Credence Clearwater Revival, Linda Ronstadt, Eric Burden, War, Jose Feliciano, and others. This jazz performance is sure to keep everyone’s feet tapping.
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Saturday, March 10, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Sunday, March 11, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Nicola Luisotti, San Francisco Opera’s music director and master of the Italian repertoire, conducts Puccini’s most beloved opera. This heartwarming story of starving artists falling in and out of love in 19th century Paris is a seamless mix of romantic passion, poignant tragedy, and high spirited fun. The cast is headed by Romanian soprano Angela Gheoerghiu (Mimi) and Polish tenor Piotr Beczala (Rodolfo). In Italian; English subtitles; one intermission.
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Sunday, March 11, 2012 |
6:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Nicola Luisotti, San Francisco Opera’s music director and master of the Italian repertoire, conducts Puccini’s most beloved opera. This heartwarming story of starving artists falling in and out of love in 19th century Paris is a seamless mix of romantic passion, poignant tragedy, and high spirited fun. The cast is headed by Romanian soprano Angela Gheoerghiu (Mimi) and Polish tenor Piotr Beczala (Rodolfo). In Italian; English subtitles; one intermission.
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Saturday, March 17, 2012 |
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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3031 Torrance Blvd. (Planter between Personnel and Katy Geissert Library)
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To celebrate the Torrance's Centennial, the City of Torrance and Lomita Airport Rotary will plant 50 Hybrid delphinium flowers. Planter between Personnel and the Katy Geissert Library.
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Saturday, March 17, 2012 |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Ken Miller Recreation Center Auditorium [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3341 Torrance Blvd.
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For over 42 years, The Craftsmen’s Guild has helped support local high school students with scholarships. This annual event will offer a fun day that will include opportunity drawings, food, handcrafted treasures, and arts and crafts for kids.
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Saturday, March 17, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Taking the Celtic scene by storm, the Tartan Terrors feature the best in music, comedy, and dance, bolstered by the blistering piping of a two time world champion bagpiper, driving global drums, and a guitar played unlike any you’ve heard. Add to that championship caliber Highland dancers, internationally recognized comedians, and this group goes beyond ordinary.
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Sunday, March 18, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012 |
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Dee Hardison Sports Center, Wilson Park, Torrance
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The Torrance Sports Festival is a sports competition for athletes with special needs. Basketball and Bocce Tournament will take place at the Dee Hardison Sports Center at Wilson Park.
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012 |
8:00 AM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Friday, March 23, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Saturday, March 24, 2012 |
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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2200 Jefferson Street (Animal Control Trailer) @ Wilson Park
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The Torrance Police Department (Animal Control Detail) is partnering with Los Angeles Animal Sevices for dog adoptions. There will be a variety of dogs from the Harbor City of Los Angeles animal care centers at the Animal Control Trailer available for adoption.
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Saturday, March 24, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Saturday, March 24, 2012 |
4:00 PM
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Ken Miller Recreation Center Auditorium [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3341 Torrance Blvd.
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H2H (Hurting to Healthy Women) is a program designed to turn pain into power to build stronger women. This conference will offer workshops dedicated to building stronger organizations, families, and communities while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Rhythm and blues singer, Karyn White will be featured along with other celebrity guests.
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Saturday, March 24, 2012 |
8:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Sunday, March 25, 2012 |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Charles H. Wilson Park; 2200 Crenshaw Blvd
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The City of Torrance Community Services Department; Recreation Services Division and the Torrance Youth Council are sponsoring the 25th Annual Spring Boutique on Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Wilson Park; 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. Admission is FREE.
Come out and select your one of a kind hand crafted Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Graduation and Wedding gifts. Food vendors will be selling at nominal cost, as well as photos with the Bunny.
Free children’s crafts will be available. D.J. Ozzie will be on hand proving music throughout the day.
For more information please contact (310) 618-2930
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Sunday, March 25, 2012 |
2:00 PM
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James Armstrong Theatre [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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Friday, March 30, 2012 |
7:30 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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Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Torrance Cultural Arts Center [Torrance Cultural Arts Center] 3330 Civic Center Drive
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There will be an exhibit of rocks from all over the world that display beautiful colors under ultraviolet lights presented by the Fluorescent Mineral Society. 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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Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
7:30 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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