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PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 | 8 PM
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015 | 8 PM
SUNDAY, MAY 17 2015 | 2 PM
$25 GENERAL ADMISSION
1316 CABRILLO AVE.

   

Torrance Theatre Company presents this long running off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the painter set the art world afire with cubism. Bystanders, including Picasso's agent, the bartender and his mistress, Picasso's date, an elderly philosopher, and an idiot inventor introduce flourishes of humor. The final surprise patron to join the merriment at the Lapin Agile is a singer time-warped in from a later era. Enjoy the show ...

TORRANCE CITY COUNCIL
SECOND BUDGET MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015 | 7 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

The Torrance City Council will have the second of two budget workshops on the 2015 - 2017 proposed operating budget. Residents and local businesses are invited to provide input on the budget.

ALL ABOARD!
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
LIVE STEAMERS
PUBLIC RUN DAY
SATURDAY, MAY 15
NOON - 3 PM  
 
Drop by the Charles H. Wilson Park and head to the eastern end of the park near the picnic tables. From noon to 3 p.m. individuals can take free train rides. Enjoy the Fun...  
19TH UTAYABIRA
(LET'S SING, LET'S DANCE)
OKINAWAN PERFORMING
ARTS CONCERT
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015
2 PM | $20  
JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE
The Okinawa Association of America will bring the sights, sounds and spirit of the Ryukyu Islands to the James R. Armstrong Theatre in Torrance. Titled "Utayabira Wuduyabira" - which means "let's sing, let's dance" in Uchinaaguchi (the Okinawan language) - this biennial concert is one of the only recurring events in Los Angeles that celebrates and shares the performing arts of Okinawa. Show of Tradition ...  
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ON REDUCING, REUSING
AND RECYCLING   
 
The City of Torrance Public Works Department has a debuted a periodic e-newsletter, "One Person's Trash ..." It features information about commercial and multi-family recycling programs, information on recycling old electronic gadgets and properly disposing of hazardous materials. There also will be details about events and workshops, and much more.
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VOLUME 5  |  ISSUE 20 

May 14- May 20, 2015

SPECIAL EDITION 
56TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY
CELEBRATION & PARADE
FRIDAY, MAY 15 THROUGH SUNDAY MAY 17, 2015
Our nation's men and women of the military forces have defended our country, insured our freedom and upheld the beliefs and principles that this great nation was built on.

The City of Torrance is proud to once again honor the men and women of our nation's Armed Forces with a three-day celebration that will begin Friday, May 15, and continue through Sunday, May 17. The Parade highlight will be on Saturday, May 16. This year's honored branch is the United Coast Guard. The weekend's events also include two concert performances and military exhibits on display to the public.

The Torrance parade is the longest-running Armed Forces Day Parade in the nation, and the City of Torrance is proud to help honor and thank the men and women of our nation's Armed Forces! Read More ...   
THE CITY OF TORRANCE 56TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY
MILITARY CONCERT FEATURING
THE U.S. AIR FORCE BAND OF THE GOLDEN WEST  
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 | 1:30 PM  AND 7:30 PM  
JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE 
The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West will perform for free
at the James R. Armstrong Theatre on Friday, May 15, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets were available at the Box Office on Wednesday, May 13, 2014. Ticket holders must be in their seats
15 minutes prior to concert time. However, there will be a line available for empty seats beginning 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start times. The 7:30 p.m. concert will also be cablecast live on Torrance 22 (Time Warner). For more information on the event and for tickets Explore the Event ... 
56TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY
MILITARY EXHIBITS 
FRIDAY, MAY 15 - SUNDAY MAY 17, 2015 | VARIOUS TIMES  
  DEL AMO FASHION CENTER |  EAST OF THE LIFESTYLE WING 
Come to the Del Amo Fashion Center to view outdoor military exhibits. On display, there will be military aircraft, vehicles and support equipment. 

  

The Exhibits Are Open: 

Friday, May 15: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 16: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 17: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

The outdoor exhibits will be located in the parking lot east of the Lifestyle Wing (south of Fashion Way, along Madrona Avenue). Explore Something New ... 
56TH ANNUAL TORRANCE ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE 
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015 | 1:30 - 3:30 PM  
TORRANCE
The 56th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade begins at Crenshaw Boulevard traveling west on Torrance Boulevard and ending at Madrona Avenue. All streets intersecting the parade route will be closed the majority of the day.  

 

Torrance's parade is the longest-running Armed Forces Day Parade in the nation. As one of few cities designated by the Department of Defense, the City of Torrance is proud to honor the men and women of our nation's Armed Forces. This year's honored branch is the United States Coast Guard!

 

The Coast Guard will be led by Grand Marshal, Rear Adm. Joseph A. Servidio, Commander, 11th Coast Guard District. Honorary Grand Marshal will be award-winning actor Ted Lange.  Cheer on our Troops... 

56TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY
TRAFFIC AND PARKING INFORMATION 
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015
On Saturday, May 16, 2015, there will be traffic congestion in Torrance as many streets and roads will have closures. For information on specific streets and their closures, along with parking areas and Parade information please refer to the  2015 Traffic Information ...
WESTERN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
TORRANCE ARMED FORCES DAY RAMP REVIEW 
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015 | 11 AM - 2 PM  
ZAMPERINI FIELD | 3315 AIRPORT DRIVE 

Before 56th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade, stop by Zamperini Field to get up close and personal with the planes flying over the parade route. Parking is free. WMoF Members get free admission. Cost is $5 for non-members, which also includes access to WMoF museum exhibits. Children get in for free.Learn more ... 

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