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'VANYA AND SONIA AND 
MASHA AND SPIKE'
THROUGH FEBRUARY 14
TORRANCE THEATRE COMPANY
1316 CABRILLO AVENUE
This weekend is the last chance to catch Torrance Theatre Company's production of the Tony Award-winning comedy, "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike." The Thursday show will be followed by a special Q&A with the performers.
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VOLUME 6  |  ISSUE 6     
February 11 - 17, 2016
HOLIDAY WEEKEND CLOSURES
FOR SOME CITY FACILITIES 
Torrance City Hall and all libraries will be closed Friday, Feb. 12 through Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of Lincoln's Birthday and the Presidents' Day holiday. Refuse and recycling collection also will be effected. For more information, see the Collection Schedule... 
DOWNTOWN TORRANCE ARTS & FLEA MARKET
TODAY, FEBRUARY 11 | NOW - 8 PM
1225 EL PRADO AVENUE
The Downtown Torrance Artisan and Flea Market features handmade crafts and vintage antiques, making it the perfect place to find a one of a kind present for your Valentine. Hit the streets of Old Torrance to enjoy live music by Vic Moraga and take advantage of local happy hour specials. This week, Karren's Krafts 4 Kids will be hosting a special Valentine crafting activity. As always, free parking is offered at multiple locations on El Prado Avenue. Find Out More...  
INTO THE WOODS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 | 6:30
JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE
3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
If you are still looking for something fun to do tonight, the students of North High School's Theatre Department proudly present the final night of their spring musical, "Into the Woods." The show combines stories and characters from Brothers Grimm books to create a modern take on the fairy tale. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $7 for students with valid IDs. Magical Musical...
TAPESTRY: MUSIC OF CAROLE KING
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 | 8 PM
JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE
3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
Tapestry is a tribute concert to Carole King, one of America's most prolific singer-songwriters. The show recreates the sound of a Carole King concert, leaving audiences with memories of the great music she wrote and recorded, including "You've Got a Friend," "Natural Woman," "So Far Away," "I Feel the Earth Move" and much more." Tickets start at $20. Enjoy the Show...
QUILT SHOW: CELEBRATING THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 | 10 AM - 4 PM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 | 10 AM - 4 PM
TORRANCE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
Join the South Bay Quilters Guild for their 36th annual quilt show. View more than 150 beautiful quilts and garments on display, and visit the merchant mall to pick up the latest quilting supplies. The quilt auction will take place Sunday at 1 p.m., and an opportunity quilt will be raffled off at 4 p.m. Stop by the Quilters' Café for some Rizzo's Pizza and check out the education area to find out about special projects such as "Read Me a Quilt" and "Quilts for Wounded Warriors." Admission wristbands can be purchased at the door for $10 and are good for both days of the show. Quilters Community...
BIG FRIENDLY GIANT
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 | 2 PM AND 5 PM
JAMES R. ARMSTRONG THEATRE
3330 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
"Big Friendly Giant" is an exciting dramatization of Roald Dahl's award-winning children's book, "The BFG." The show includes both puppets and people, and stars a 15-foot tall vegetarian giant with vocabulary problems and a little orphan girl named Sophie. Together, Sophie and the BFG devise a plan to save the children of England from child-eating giants. Tickets to the show start at $10. Don't miss your chance to see this classic story Come to Life...