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Barfly, August 9, 2001
DebL
Won: The Webby Award, the Internet’s version of the Oscar, was given to surfing site swell.com for best sports website beating out espn.com, sportsline.com, etc. Beaches Restaurant, Manhattan Beach Boulevard, MB is a sponsor of the site. Check it out for up to the minute surf reports and other surfing queries. Calling All Bar-people: Next Wednesday, August 15 at 10am, Ein Stein’s Restaurant, Pier Ave, HB, hosts the California Alcoholic Beverage Control as they teach a special class for bartenders and serving staff on recognizing fake IDs, how to know when to cut off patrons, etc. The class is open to chamber and non-chamber members and will be beneficial for all those in the hospitality industry. Time Is Waning: Just two more weeks of the Ms. Hawaiian Tropic contest, Thursdays at 705, Pier Ave, HB. The contest, which runs through next Thursday, August 16, consists of an Evening Dress and Swimsuit competition and 705 extends its Happy Hour specials until 11pm. For more info call 372.9705 or visit at 705.com…
New Band: Hess 'n Zeiss, (Mike Hess and Leslie Zeiss) and Teri Hitt (former lead singer/songwriter for the band Seventh World), have joined forces to form the new band, "The Possibilities." Catch their original "Neo"-Folk/Rock at the Hermosa Café, Pier Plaza, HB every Friday night starting at 8pm. Other upcoming shows include, the Redondo Coffee Cartel, RB this Saturday, August 11 and Sacred Grounds, San Pedro next Saturday, August 18. Visit SBSongwriters.com or call their hotline 316-6554 for more info and support local talent...
Pajama Party: Tonight, Thursday, August 9 check out Flirt Productions’ "Club Devious Jammy Jam Party," at the Manhattan Bar & Grill, Manhattan Beach Boulevard, MB. Everyone in PJs gets in at half-price, well that is after 9:30pm when the cover is $5, there is no cover prior to 9:30pm, so I guess with PJs they pay you to get in, but don’t quote me on that. $2 domestic beers all night, DJ and prizes for best dressed. (Flirt Productions will also host a different themed "Club Devious" at the "BAG" every Thursday thereafter). For more info call 546-4545, or check out ManhattanBarAndGrill.com...
Mahalo Nui Loa: The Aloha Days Surf Festival takes place this Saturday and Sunday, August 11-12, Pier Plaza, HB. The longboard surf contest at 7am serves as a reunion for generations of South Bay surfers, and the Hawaiian festival which goes on all day with live entertainment from authentic Hawaiian bands, reggae bands, surf bands, Tahitian dancers, plus arts and crafts, fashion shows, vendors and food booths serves as a big luau for the rest of us. Call 372.0835 or visit alohadays.org for more info and don’t forget your grass skirt…
Over The Hill: Don’t miss the Taste In San Pedro at Point Fermin Park, Gaffey Street and Paseo del Mar, this week-end, Saturday-Sunday, August 11-12 from 10:30am-7pm. The event, produced by the San Pedro Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, features non-stop live entertainment from local jazz, rock and R&B bands, tastings from various wineries and breweries, classic car exhibition, arts and crafts and a children’s area — babysitter not included. $6 adults/$3 kiddies. Free parking. Shuttles available. Call 832.7272 or visit tastein.sanpedro.com for more info…
Get on Da Bus: Next Tuesday, August 14 join the 50 Cent Haircut party bus headed to their special gig at The Whiskey A Go-Go, Sunset, Hollywood. The bus will leave from Patrick Molloy’s, Pier Plaza, HB at 8pm, chauffer you uptown, give you free beer on board, entertainment by comedian Monte Whaley during transit and get you back to Hermosa in time for last call all for $20per person. Sign up at Molloy’s any day from 11am-7pm or get your tix from the bartender during the special extended happy hour, 6:30pm until bus departure, for all those going to the show. For more info call Jay at 989.1986. Download rock n' roll and order a CD at their web site www.50centhaircut.com. (CD also available at Off Beat Music, PCH, RB). Support local talent…
Save The Date: Next Saturday, August 18, participate in "An Evening Under The Stars" 15th Annual Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Festival at American Honda Motor Company, Van Ness Avenue, Torrance. The event taking place from 7-10pm will feature some of the South Bay’s finest restos, exclusive wineries, the Torrance Symphony Orchestra and a silent auction with proceeds benefiting The Volunteer Center. $60per person, coat and tie/cocktail attire required. Call El Camino College Marsee Auditorium for tix at 329.5345…
Questions? Comments? Contact DebL at BarflyDebL@aol.com