South Bay arts calendar for July 19 to 25

Thursday, July 19 It didn’t look good “The Desert and the Sea,” by Michael Scott Moore, is about the author’s 32 months held captive by Somali pirates. He’ll be discussing it at 7 p.m. at Pages: a bookstore, 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. This is a ticketed event which includes book purchase. (310) 318-0900. It’s…

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A century of fashion photos at the Getty

Venus in Blue Jeans, a Ball Gown, and a Fancy Hat “Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography, 1911-2011” at the Getty The late photographer Irving Penn described his role at Vogue as “selling dreams, not clothes,” because being stylishly attired often gave one the illusion that doors to one’s personal or professional life…

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South Bay arts calendar for July 12 to 18

Thursday, July 12 Billy Bard, closer to home Shakespeare by the Sea ventures into the Beach Cities. They’ll present “The Merry Wives of Windsor” at 7 p.m. in Valley Park, 2521 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach. Free; donations appreciated. (310) 217-7596 or go to shakespearebythe sea.org. Friday, July 13 He’s playing with you ShockBoxx presents Dennis…

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John Van Hamersveld makes waves at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

Something fishy at the aquarium Catching Van Hamersveld’s waves at Cabrillo Beach One colorful and kaleidoscopic mural after another: John Van Hamersveld has been riding the wave of artistic success these last couple of years. It seems like we were just celebrating his 32- foot high by 510-foot long wraparound mural that envelops the DWP’s…

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South Bay arts calendar for July 5 to 11

Thursday, July 5 The Bard in the yard Shakespeare by the Sea encores “The Winter’s Tale” at 8 p.m. in Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Also on Saturday night. Free; donations appreciated. (310) 217-7596 or go to shakespearebythe sea.org. By popular demand… “Uncompliant Acts: The Public Stage,” being photographs by Anthony…

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25 years of alt rock photos by Kat Monk

Rock of Ages Kat Monk’s photographs of musicians go on view at ShockBoxx in Hermosa Beach In the mid-1990s, Kat Monk could be found photographing bands at local venues like Toes Tavern, the Pitcher House, or the Hermosa Saloon. Oftentimes she would submit prints to the Easy Reader. Now, nearly a quarter of a century…

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Animal communicator Samantha Khury

With respect to God’s other children When animals speak, Samantha Khury listens Many of us speak to our pets, and probably all of us have spoken to an animal at one time or another, half-expecting it to understand what we’ve said. However, it’s that half-expectation that implies our conversation is really just one-sided. We don’t…

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South Bay arts calendar for June 28 – July 4

Thursday, June 28 March to it Benefiting veterans’ programs and troop support, the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 53 (better than chapter 11) are hosting an evening (starting at 7 p.m.) at the Comedy and Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. Tickets, $20. Call (310) 372-1193. Like doing the limbo The Dance Center presents…

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“Grounded” – Divola, Crosher at ESMoA

Flight Path “Grounded,” with photographers John Divola and Zoe Crosher at ESMoA In the old days, if you backed Dad’s car into a fire hydrant or flunked an easy math quiz, your parents might have “grounded” you for a few days. Or, if there was heavy fog and icy weather, flights were “grounded” until further…

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South Bay art calendar for June 21-27

Thursday, June 21 And as summer begins… The El Segundo Art Walk goes from 5 to 9 p.m. throughout downtown El Segundo and the Smoky Hollow neighborhood, featuring over 40 artists in more than 30 venues. Live music, art, food, and South Bay/Los Angeles artists. Among the highlights, the Videowall Art Exhibition “3 by 9”…

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Down the Nile, into the Mediterranean

“Beyond the Nile: Egypt and the Classical World” at the Getty Twenty-five centuries along the Mediterranean Because of its scope and depth, it’s best to have an initial understanding of what “Beyond the Nile: Egypt and the Classical World” has set out to achieve. “The overarching goal of this exhibition,” notes Jeffrey Spier, “is for…

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South Bay arts calendar for June 14 to 20

Thursday, June 14 The Bard is back in town Shakespeare by the Sea kicks off it’s summer season with “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. in Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Soon it’ll go on tour throughout Southern California. Opening next Thursday: “The Winter’s Tale.” Free;…

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South Bay arts calendar for June 7 to 13

Thursday, June 7 Taking flight “Grounded,” featuring photographs by John Divola and Zoe Crosher, opens at ESMoA, 208 Main St., El Segundo. The show, curated by Colin Westerbeck, looks at LAX but in oblique angles, unlike any perspective you’ve seen before. Through Sept. 22. Call (424) 277-1020 or go to esmoa.org. It’s not over yet…

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