Peninsula People Dec 2017

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Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Call Marlene Velazquez at 310-377-4867
x234 for reservations or information.
Victorian Christmas
The Banning Museum will kick off the holidays with its annual Victorian Christmas
Weekend. The Museum grounds are transformed into a Christmas Festival
featuring Victorian period entertainment, walk-thru tours of the decorated Mansion,
blacksmith demonstrations, refreshments, family holiday crafts, a bake
sale, local food vendors, handmade crafts by area artisans, and jolly ol’ St.
Nick will pose for photos with the little ones on an historic carriage. A highlight
of the festivities is a horse-drawn trolley ride to the Drum Barracks Civil War
Museum in Wilmington. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Banning
Museum, 401 East “M” Street, Wilmington. For more details contact Friends
of Banning Museum at 310-548-2005 or www.thebanningmuseum.org.
Parade of Lights
Parade floats, marching bands, equestrian units, classic cars, drill teams, community
& civic groups . . . and a special appearance by Santa Claus! Silver
Spur Rd. and Deep Valley Dr., then through the Promenade to the Norris Theater.
6-7:30 p.m. Info: 310-372-1577.
Cannery Row Revisited
South Bay Contemporary, SoLA Gallery presents “Cannery Row Revisited”
curated by artist and founder Richard Stephens. Cannery Row Studios had a
20+ year run as an art gallery in Redondo Beach, from 1990 – 2010. The
shows were unique showing local artists. On opening nights, the garage door
would open up and a magnificent eucalyptus tree became a signature element
of the outdoor area. On many a summer night under its canopy, the artists
and supporters gathered for the night. Richard Stephens has selected 25 artists
who have shown regularly at Cannery Row Studios in the past. The exhibition
will include painting, sculpture, photography, video and a display of memo-
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