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DOWNTOWN TORRANCE 
ARTISAN AND FLEA MARKET
TODAY,  SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
NOW THROUGH 8 PM
1225 EL PRADO AVENUE  
 
The Downtown Torrance Artisan and Flea Market features handmade crafts, vintage treasures and much more. Take to the streets of Old Torrance and enjoy live music and the various treasures offered by local vendors. There will be free parking at multiple locations. Find Out More... 
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VOLUME 5  |  ISSUE 36      

 SEPTEMBER 3 - 9, 2015

 
The City of Torrance wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend. 
 City Hall, Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve, and all Torrance Libraries will be closed Monday, September 7, 2015 in observance of Labor Day. Learn the History of Labor Day...
ARTIST RECEPTION FOR LISA CHAKRABARTI
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM 
MADRONA MARSH NATURE CENTER 
3201 PLAZA DEL AMO

Meet Lisa Chakrabarti, the artist behind Madrona Marsh Nature Center's newest exhibit. Lisa's ink paintings are illustrations from Beth Shibata's children's book "Billy the Bull Frog." In the book, Billy is abandoned in a marsh and makes friends with Henry, a snake. Befriend Billy ...
LACMA ON-SITE: FAMILY ART WORKSHOPS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM
KATY GEISSERT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY
3301 TORRANCE BOULEVARD
Get the LACMA workshop experience without the drive. Artists from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art are
making a special visit to the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library
to teach a family art workshop. The class is designed to stimulate critical thinking, support creative expression, and provide meaningful experiences with art for people of all ages. This free workshop is limited to the first 25 participants. Register by calling (310) 618-5964.  Get Artsy...
ARANGETRAM BY HARITA NEERVANNAN
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 | 4 PM
JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE
3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
Harita Neervannan of the Shakti School of Baharata Natyam will perform Baharata Natyam, a traditional classic dance from India known for its expression and sculpturesque poses. Arangetram, the solo dance debut, is a milestone event for a student as they aspire to achieve greater artistic maturity in dance. Dance Debut...
THE BIRDS OF MADRONA - A WALK WITH BOB SHANMAN
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 | 8 - 10 AM
MADRONA MARSH
3201 PLAZA DEL AMO
Bob Shanman, local birding expert and owner of Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop, leads free bird watching nature walks through Madrona Marsh on the second Wednesday of every month. Whether you're an avid birder or it's your first time bird-watching, you're sure to learn a lot on this walk. Keep a lookout for orange-crowned warblers, bushtits, house finch, American and lesser goldfinch, and hooded and Bullock's orioles, all present at the marsh during summer months.  Take a Walk... 
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