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Rosalie & Alva Performance Gallery - San Pedro, CA

For all you live music lovers, here's what's coming up in the next few months at the Rosalie & Alva Performance Gallery. If you're interested in seeing any of the shows, you can make reservations by calling (310) 519-1314, ask for Sheava.

Rosalie & Alva Performance Gallery is at 1417 W. 8th St, San Pedro, CA 90732. Just around the corner from The Whale & Ale.

More information also available on cliquehear.com.

2ndFriday Art Walk in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The next 2ndFriday Artwalk will be taking place in Carrboro and Chapel Hill on Friday evening, February 8th, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Many of the galleries will have live music and other art related entertainment. Admission is free. Nearly eighty 2ndFriday Artwalks have been held in the last six years with growing community involvement and national interest. This popular once-a-month event draws residents and visitors from all over the Triangle who enjoy the opportunity to see a large variety of artwork during a single evening while socializing with their fellow art lovers. 2ndFriday Artwalk brochures, maps and information are available at any participating art location. Please contact the individual venue listed below for more specific exhibition, special event or parking information.
OUR SPONSORS: Weaver St. Market The Carrboro Citizen	If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of or a participant in the 2ndFriday Artwalk, or have any art related business, suggestions or ideas in regard to the Art Walk, please click here for our feedback form. We appreciate the continued support of our community partners and sponsors. Your business can also become a sponsor!
Ackland Art Museum - South Columbia St. and Franklin St. Chapel Hill, 919.966.5736. Picturing the World: Carolina's Celebrated Photojournalists is the first major exhibition of internationally recognized photojournalists who have studied at UNC-Chapel Hill's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Animation and Fine Art - University Mall, Chapel Hill, 919.968.8008. Pablo Picasso - Imaginary Portraits. Original works featuring Imaginary Portraits completed in the 1960's showing use of cubism and surrealism. The ArtsCenter - 300-G East Main Street Carrboro, 919.929.2787. Photography exhibit/ interactive installation: Because We're Still Here and Moving: Mapping a World of Black History in Our Own Backyard. The East End Gallery features Acrylic Paintings by ArtsCenter painting Instructor Juan DiGiulio. Bagwell, Holt, Smith, Tillman & Jones, PA - 400 Market Street, Suite 103, 919.932.2225. Paintings by Cat Moleski - Bright, insightful and comtemplative work. The Beehive Salon - 102 E. Weaver Street, 919.932.4483. Mixed media by Chief. Recent works in mixed media in tribute to the artist's new daughter. Caffe Driade - 1215A E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, 919.942.2333. Paintings by Lynne Clarke. Heavy texture, inclusion of divergent, interesting found materials, strong color, and the shape of mass and volume - all converge and flow. Come enjoy a glass of wine or beer, enjoy captivating art and discover this unique, national award winning Caffe, that has been featured on the Food Network. Carrboro Century Center - 100 N. Greensboro St. Carrboro, NC 27510, 919-918-7385 UNDER THE BIG BLUE SKY - Valerie Tan is a self-taught artist who has had a lifelong interest in the arts. She paints with acrylics and oilbars and has developed a naive style using "poster" colors and house/neighborhood themes. Carrboro Town Hall - 301 W. Main St., Carrboro, 919-942-8541 Photography of Dave Otto - Bolin Creek and Woodlands: Natural Treasures. The exhibit includes more than 40 prints of the creek, wildflowers, autumn foliage, critters and reflections. Pictures will be on sale with 25% donated to the Friends of Bolin Creek and 25% to the Carrboro Art Committee. DeWitt Law, PLLC - 118 E. Main St Suite A, Carrboro, 919.338.8200. No show this month. FedEx Global Education Center 301 Pittsboro Street , Chapel Hill, 919.962.2435. The Faces of Child Trafficking. There are an estimated 27 million slaves living in the world today, the majority of them children. This exhibition shares the stories of children whose families sold them into slavery in Ghana's Volta Region. Fifth Season Gardening Co. 106 South Greensboro St., Carrboro, 919.932.7600. Call for info. Fleet Feet Gallery - 406 E Main St., Carrboro, 919.942.3102. Jamie Nervo. The artist's work depicts life's everday events and characters with a twist, focusing on positive and light-hearted issues we encounter each day. Her whimsical satirical work looks at life in a patchwork of pleasant ideas and colors influenced by family, friends and strangers. NC Crafts Gallery - 212 W. Main St., Carrboro, NC 27510, 919.942.4048. The Road Home - New paintings by Chapel Hill artist Melissa L. Miller. Open Eye Caf? - 100-C E. Main St., Carrboro, 919.968.9410. Paintings by Mary Charlton. Work reflects experiences and levels of emotions, dreams, environmental concerns, layered and uncovered yet left to interpretation. Side room features multimedia work by Miles Murray . Our space is larger than ever, featuring a new beer & wine list! Turning Point Gallery - University Mall, Chapel Hill, 919.967.0402. Come Celebrate Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras is celebrated in cities all over the world. Join us for a weekend of color and pageantry in art with a big kickoff Friday night. Experience the color and pagentry of world renowned artists at Turning Point Gallery. Masks and beads provided. Weaver St. Realty - 116 E. Main Street, Carrboro, 919.929.5658. Images from Chatahm County - b>Dwain Ritchie is a photographer living in Pittsboro, N.C, The photographs in this show reflects Dwain's love of nature, featuring flower macro photography, landscape photography, and other bizarre nature photos. Dwain also prints all of his photos at his studio in Chatham County. You can print the 2ndFriday Artwalk map and brochure for ease in locating participating galleries. Transportation to the various venues is up to those attending. Brochures are available at any participating gallery.

Murder Mystery - Candlelite Inn B&B Ludington MI

Make a murder mystery date at Candlelite Inn Bed & Breakfast in Ludington, Michigan

The next upcoming Candlelite Inn Bed and Breakfast murder mystery is Saturday January 19, 2008.
Don't let the winter chill get you down! Come to beautiful Ludington, Michigan (we are just down the avenue from Lake Michigan beaches and lighthouses) and exercise all your senses when you help solve a "Mystery in the English Mansion," at The Candlelite Inn.  Throughout the evening enjoy hors d'oeuvres, dinner, dessert, beverages, prizes and surprises. $70 is your ticket to join in all the evening's festivities ($130 per couple) plus the cost of your favorite cozy room.  For more information on this mystery and all of our other mysteries and special events, please see www.candleliteinnludington.com, or call .877.997.0099 for details and reservations.

Chocolate Lovers Dream Getaway Ludington MI

A Chocoholic's Delight - This getaway is for you!

February 15 - 17, 2008 - Second Annual Ludington Historic Bed & Breakfast
Association Chocolate Lovers Weekend -

Last year this event was featured in eight different Michigan newspapers,
and this year guests will be treated to some new treats. New this year is
a Saturday afternoon "chocolate cook off" at Cartier Mansion between three
of the historic Ludington bed and breakfasts - Sally Reed, innkeeper of
ReJoyce Bed & Breakfast and Tea Rooms, Chef Jacob Shoemaker, of Candlelite
Inn Bed & Breakfast, and Sue Ann Schnitker, innkeeper of Cartier Mansion
Bed & Breakfast and Conference Center. All three are experts at creating
delicious breakfasts, but who will end up wearing the crown for best
chocolate dish? You get to be the tasters and judges!

Saturday evening, there will be a special dinner at Lucino's Ristoranti,
followed by a Champagne and Chocolate Reception at Cartier Mansion. Full
breakfast will be provided at your B&B, with optional chocolate treats.
The cost for this delightful weekend experience is only $50.00 per person
over the cost of your B&B accommodations.

Ludington Historic Bed & Breakfast Association Inns:

Abbey Lynn Inn - .800.795.5421 www.abbeylynninn.com
Candlelite Inn Bed & Breakfast - .877.997.0099
www.candleliteinnludington.com
Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast & Conference Center - .877.843.0101
www.cartiermansion.com
Lamplighter Bed & Breakfast - .800.301.9792 www.ludington-michigan.com
Ludington House Bed & Breakfast - .800.827.7869 www.ludingtonhouse.com
ReJoyce Inn Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room - .231.845.5595
Sunburst Inn Bed & Breakfast - .231.843.9012
www.sunburstinnludington.com

December at The Warner Grand theatre San Pedro, CA

All this at the San Pedro, CA Warner Grand Theatre: movies and live shows:

A) Sat Dec 1   My Mother's Castle 7:30 p.m. $10 Foreign Films Ftg Families

Film based on the humorous best-selling memoirs of French novelist and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol Tickets: 

B) Sun Dec 2   Miracle on 34th Street (1947) SUNdays are FUN days 3 p.m.  $5/$2  [follows local holiday parade]

C) Sat Dec 8   The Nutcracker - San Pedro City Ballet 7 p.m. $35/$25/$15 Tickets:

D) Sun Dec 9   The Nutcracker - San Pedro City Ballet 2 p.m. $35/$25/$15  Tickets:

E) Monday  December 10

Taiwan's 76-piece Evergreen Symphony Orchestra (ESO) will perform in its first U.S. full-length  concert at San Pedro's historic Warner Grand Theatre.

Doors open for the concert at 7:00 PM.  Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door and $5 for Students and Seniors. Business attire requested.

For tickets and more information, please contact the Grand Vision Foundation - 310-833-4813 or visit their web site - www.grandvision.org/evergreen.
part of the Port of Los Angeles 2007 Centennial Celebration. Tickets:

Holiday Reception Honoring the Port of Los Angeles's First 100 Years  5:30pm - 7:00pm  The reception is sponsored by Grand Vision Foundation & the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce. It will precede the Evergreen Symphony Orchestra Concert.   PLACE: Grand Vision Event Center, 434 W. 6th St. Reception tickets are $100 for two or $60 per person and do not include tickets to the concert which must be purchased separately.  For tickets call: 310-833-4813 or visit The Grand Vision Foundation The San Pedro Chamber of Commerce is a sponsor of both events, so please support them.


F) Saturday December 15 - The Golden State Pops Orchestra invites you  to celebrate the  holiday season, and features the Southern California Master Chorale,  at 8:00 p.m. Join us for the Stageside Chat at 7:30 PM and choose your seat.  Tickets and more info: www.gspo.com, at the historic Warner Grand Theatre 478 West 6th Street, San Pedro, all the holiday season's festive favorites come alive in San Pedro! This concert will include music written by John Williams, (the multi-award winning film composer of the score to Home Alone and Home Alone 2), as well as music from the remake of Miracle on 34th Street and It's A Wonderful Life.  The California Master Choral join in as GSPO performs classic favorites such as, O' Holy Night, Sleigh Ride and Christmas Festival.
GSPO $25 Dinner Deals combining the show with Dinner at a local restaurant are also available; email me for info on these.

All information provided to you by: The Whale & Ale - San Pedro, CA

It's A Wonderful Life - Panndora Productions & Little Fish Theatre

PANNDORA PRODUCTIONS, in association with LITTLE FISH THEATRE, presents It's a Wonderful Life - The Radio Play
adapted by Panndora Productions.

Nov 30 Dec 9     RUNS:    Fridays @ 8p.m.;   Saturdays @ 2p.m. & 8p.m.;   Sundays 12/2, 12/9 @ 3p.m.;   Thursday 12/6 @ 8p.m.,       Tickets: $20 ($18 student/senior)
BUY TICKETS ONLINE

Little Fish Theatre becomes the home for station WQDQ, San Pedro, California. Set in December 1947, you are invited to be part of the live studio audience for one of America's most inspiring tales, "It's A Wonderful Life." Celebrate the holidays with us in the classic style of the "golden age of radio," complete with Foley sound effects

Ron Linden at the CUE Art Foundations - New York, NY

Ron Linden: Curated by Peter Plagens
Sponsored by Accademia Charitable Foundation Inc.


December 6, 2007 - January 26, 2008 Hours:  Tuesday - Saturday 10-6.  Closed Sunday & Monday
Opening reception: Thursday, December 6, 6-8pm


Ron Linden
OCKT, 2006
Acrylic and graphite on wood
24" x 24"
CUE IS A PUBLIC FORUM FOR CONTEMPORARY ART AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE. OUR PROGRAMS GIVE ARTISTS THEIR CUE TO TAKE CENTER STAGE IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK'S CHELSEA ART DISTRICT.

511 West 25th Street, (between 10th and 11th Aves.)
New York, NY 10001 (It's near Chelsea Park, South of the Lincoln Tunnel)
212-206-3583
For more information please visit www.cueartfoundation.org

Murder Mystery at Candlelite Inn B&B Ludington, MI

New Year's Eve at Candlelite Inn Bed & Breakfast of Ludington, Michigan, brings both the excitement of the holiday, and the excitement of "Life Is A Cabernet", a brand new murder mystery.

This two night mystery event includes a welcome reception, wine and cheese party, and New Year's Eve dinner and desserts, besides your participation in the murder mystery.  Prizes and surprises abound. For further details call 1.877.997.0099 or visit www.candleliteinnludington.com.

San Pedro's Little Fish Theatre: Veronica's Room

Ira Levin's engaging thriller-chiller, Veronica's Room, performs at San Pedro's Little Fish Theatre through November 17.  Shifting between reality and illusion, sanity and insanity, Veronica's Room is a twisted, psychological thriller by the author of Rosemary's Baby, The Stepford Wives and Deathtrap. Recommended for mature audiences.

A chance meeting in rural Massachusetts leads Susan to the old Brabissant mansion.  Will she just impersonate the long-dead Veronica, or will Veronica possess her?  Open the door to a cleverly-spun nightmare full of rage, deceit, psychosis, fantasy, terror and violence.  This eerie thriller is full of so many surprising plot twists and delusional episodes that you'll have to see it to learn the truth. 

Stephen King described Ira Levin as "The Swiss Watchmaker of Suspense..."  Levin's best-known play, Deathtrap, holds the record as the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway. Ruth Gordon won an Oscar for her performance in the horror classic, Rosemary's Baby, adapted by Roman Polanski from Levin's best-selling novel.
Veronica's Room is so deliciously twisted - it will be your favorite guilty pleasure of the fall.

Runs Fri & Sat @ 8pm; Sun 10/28 & 11/4 @ 7pm; 11/15 @ 8pm      Thursday 11/8*, *Special Partners in Action performance benefiting   San Pedro's Golden State Pops Orchestra - ticket proceeds graciously donated to GSPO. Location: Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre St. (at 8^th St.), San Pedro, CA 90731
Entrance and parking behind the theatre: access through alley between 7^th & 8^th Streets.

Tickets: $20 ($18 students/seniors) *all benefit tickets on 11/8- $20* Please call 310-433 8774 for ticket reservations and more information

WARNER GRAND THEATRE

Warner Grand Theatre - Sat Oct 13 Volver (Spain 2006) - 7:30 p.m. $10 (series $20) (Foreign Films Featuring Families)
Fri Oct 19 Operafest 8 p.m. $25 - Benefit to POLA High School; San Diego Opera Ensemble, singing a recital of arias and ensembles from such favorites as La Boheme, Rigoletto, Don Pasquale and other classic operas. Click here for tickets.

Sat Oct 20 Italian performer (more tbd)
Sun Oct 21 Gigi d'Alessio in Concert with Ana Tatangelo (tbd)
Fri Oct 26 Hocus Pocus (1993) 7:30 p.m. $8/$5 for Halloween fun!
Sat Oct 27 Golden State Pops Orchestra "Halloween Fright Night 5" at 8 p.m. Golden State Pops Orchestra; Music selections from: A.I., Mummy Returns, Scream, Species, War of the Worlds, and the traditional favorite, "Night on Bald Mountain" and more...Tickets

100 New Trees in Downtown San Pedro CA

Would you like to see 100 new trees in downtown San Pedro?
This project now has a fully functioning internet sign up page! Please, - everyone who intends to help out with our October 27th planting event please go to www.sanpedrotrees.org/, and sign up. You might volunteer to help plant trees, help with registration, help with food and water distribution, or other aspects of the event. Also, please encourage your friends and neighbors to participate. Just 26 days to go!

Concert Tribute to The Eagles - Granbury TX

Don't miss celebrating the future with Granbury Live and The Brooks Brothers' Branson Concert: "Take It Easy", starring The Brooks Brothers, Bill & Randy, joined on stage with Granbury Live favorites Joel Lagrone, "The Princess and The Barefoot Fiddler", Mike & Alecia Echols. "Take It Easy" celebrates the great 70's classics from the music you've grown to love by the Eagles, from the heart strings of "Love Will Keep Us Alive" and "Heartache Tonight" to the "Hotel California" and more, including a patriotic tribute with an original song written by the Brooks Brothers. Sandi and Sister McRae are happy to announce Granbury Live is taking its fans into the future with David Sanders and David Humphrey, founders of "The Promise" in Glen Rose, Texas.  Sanders and Humphrey will bring new concerts and talent to blend with the Granbury Live traditions and cast who are dedicated to entertaining you! Guests at Baker St. Harbour Waterfront B&B, Granbury, Texas  receive $2 savings per ticket!

Powers Crossroads Country Fair & Art Festival, Newnan, GA

Powers Crossroads Country Fair & Art Festival, Newnan, GA, USA, is the event of the year. This Fair and Arts Festival is acclaimed as one of the outstanding events of its kind in North America. Every Labor Day Weekend, 250 juried artists and craftsmen, from all over the United States, exhibit and sell their creative work.  Continuous entertainment includes country, gospel, folk and contemporary music, clogging and much more.  Local churches and civic groups provided good old-fashioned Southern cooking, at its best.  You’ll have the choice of your favorites such as pork, turkey, BBQ, Southern vegetable plates, cornbread, sausage and biscuits, fried pies and more.

Enjoy a fun filled weekend and your stay at Penny Acres is located just 30 minutes south of this well- known annual event.

Warner Grand Theatre - San Pedro, CA

Sun Mar 18   PSALMFEST 7 p.m. $5

Sun Apr 1    E. T. The Extraterrestrial (1982) 2 p.m. $5/$2 Sundays are FUN days $10 family packet (online only)  Cinema Grand   

        Original Warner Grand Theatre seats now restored/installed!!!!  CONGRATS & THANKS to all New film sound system and new screen

Dinner & Theater Little Fish Theatre and the Whale and Ale

At the Little Fish Theatre. Two different shows this month:
Location: Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre Street at 8th, San Pedro. Entrance and Parking is provided behind the theatre, accessed through the alley between 7th & 8th Street, immediately behind the Whale & Ale.

DINNER/THEATRE PACKAGES:

Enhance your evening out by dining with a theatre/dinner package -- we offer perfect pre-theatre fare.

WHALE & ALE $45 per person - an authentic three-course English Pub Dinner. 327 West 7th St. RESERVATIONS:  310.832.0363

Per person price includes dinner and a ticket to the Little Fish Theatre. Please e-mail or call ahead to make reservations and allow 1.5 hours to dine.
a) STRING OF PEARLS by Michele Lowe, directed by Cecilia Fannon
Mar 2 - 31 on Fri & Sat @ 8pm; Sun 3/18 & 3/25 @ 7pm; Thurs 3/8* & 3/29 @ 8pm
PRODUCED IN ASSOCIATION WITH PANDORA PRODUCTIONS
*Partners in Action Performance benefiting Beacon House Thurs 3/8 @ 8pm

STRING OF PEARLS is the story of the curious migration of a family necklace through time, geography, and owners. In this comedic fable, four actors play more than two dozen women who covet, steal, bestow, and misplace a single strand of beads.
WACKY WEDNESDAYS  with The Spotlights Comedy Troupe, March 14, 21 & 28 on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Specially Priced Tickets: $15

b) It's BIG COMEDY in March with The Spotlights Comedy Troupe presenting Wacky Wednesdays.  Enjoy an evening of good clean entertainment.  Combining zany antics, silly situations, witty banter and, of course, audience participation, The Spotlights serve up a smorgasbord of fun.

Warner Grand Theatre San Pedro CA

Broadway Hits: In Concert at The Warner Grand Theatre San Pedro, CA, Hear some of Broadway's greatest songs sung by some of Los Angeles' best solo singers. It will be a musical evening like none you've seen, or heard before.

Conductor and featured artists:  Steven Allen Fox, Conductor and  Nolan Livesay, Assistant Conductor

Program: Wicked. - Les Miserables. - Phantom of the Opera. - South Pacific and more...
Sat. 3/10/2007   Warner Grand Theatre 8:00 PM
General Admission ($25) Golden State Pops Orchestra   Senior ($15) Golden State Pops Orchestra   Student ($10)

Mardi Gras 2007

It's that time of year again, and you may think that you have to be in New Orleans to celebrate the Mardi Gras season, but things have changed!  While its true that the Big Easy will always be the hometown of this colorful holiday, many cities all over the United States, and particularly the Southeast, are holding celebrations of their own.

On the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, parades and balls abound in celebration of Mardi Gras.  Check out Biloxi or Gulfport for family friendly celebrations.

Mobile, Alabama began holding Mardi Gras festivities in 1703!  That puts them ahead of even New Orleans!  Check out events in Mobile.

St. Louis, Missouri is even in on the fun. A group called Mardi Gras Inc. sponsors all types of festivities from a parade to a cajun cook off.

Check with your local chamber or visitor's bureau for events near you. 

February 16th - 18th - Chocolate Lovers Weekend!

The Ludington Historic Bed & Breakfast Association (all seven Ludington inns) are hosting a delicious weekend for chocolate lovers.  Sweet treats will be served all weekend long (for breakfast too). On Saturday, Chef John's European Bakery will be hosting a unique baking presentation and dinner. Saturday evening, enjoy a delightful champagne & chocolate reception.  Add just $55.00 per couple to your room rate. Please see Candlelite Inn Bed & Breakfast for additional details or call (877) 997-0099.

Tea and Tour in Ludington

The Ludington Historic Bed & Breakfast Association is hosting their first annual tea and tour on Sunday December 3rd. Tour each of these lovely historical bed and breakfasts, all beautifully decorated for the holidays. Guests of the inns can enjoy the tour at no additional charge, and refreshments will be served at each B&B. Otherwise, tickets are $10.00 in advance, and $15.00 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Habitat For Humanity. See Candlelight Inn for more details.

16th Annual Sunday-by-the-Sea, PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA

This year will mark the 16th annual Sunday-by-the-Sea benefit and celebration. There will be gourmet food and wine tasting, a silent auction, and a chance to win a fabulous vacation. Held on the manicured grounds of a private residence in Palos Verdes Estates, Sunday-by-the-Sea is another way our great Palos Verdes community of donors, volunteers and supporters get together to help those living with terminal illness. All proceeds benefit TrinityCare and its programs and services. For more information on how to volunteer or for advanced tickets, call 310-257-3535.

LA Magazine writes about The Whale and Ale, San Pedro, CA

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THE NUMBER ONE PLACE TO GO IN SAN PEDRO… THE WHALE AND ALE. This is a great article. A must read. Click to see what the Los Angeles Times has to say about The Whale and Ale.

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