BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grandvision.org - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://grandvision.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grandvision.org REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T190000 DTSTAMP:20260616T024841 CREATED:20240314T184508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T212425Z UID:10000616-1714672800-1714676400@grandvision.org SUMMARY:Meet the Music Student Community Performance DESCRIPTION:Join us as we play and dance our hearts out! \nWe are pleased to announce that Grand Vision Foundation’s Meet the Music students from local partner schools will be featured in a free live community performance in San Pedro during May’s First Thursday ArtWalk. Led by a Grand Vision teaching artist over 24 weekly classes\, students have learned to play an instrument\, read music\, and perform. The program also integrated music into history\, culture\, and math! \nThis performance is free and open to all\, no tickets or RSVP required. \nThis event is made possible in part by support from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs\, LA County Department of Arts and Culture and the California Arts Council. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/recorders-in-schools-recital-3/ LOCATION:San Pedro First Thursday Artwalk World Stage (6th & Mesa)\, 6th and Mesa\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-Spring-PM-and-Website-Images-15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T201500 DTSTAMP:20260616T024841 CREATED:20231207T231453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T205807Z UID:10000538-1714853700-1714853700@grandvision.org SUMMARY:☆Abby Posner & The Big Fall Band Opener: Joselyn & Don DESCRIPTION:Doors open early at 6:45 PM for a pre-concert workshop\, “Intro to Songwriting” with Abby Posner and Joselyn (of Joselyn & Don) (7:00 PM-7:45 PM). Concert starts at 8:00 PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abby is a multi-instrumentalist and winner of the Annual 2023 USA Songwriting Competition. She is known for her incredibly versatile musicianship\, superfun live shows\, and commercial scores.  \nHer music is featured in TV\, films\, and radio shows around the world. You can hear her on The Fosters\, This American Life\, and Last Tango in Halifax to name a few – plus custom songs for Facebook\, and Viacom-CBS. She also performed in two episodes of the TV hit\, Glee and in the ad campaign for Ken Burn’s PBS Country Music Documentary. \nAt the Annex with her full band; the Big Fall! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opener: Joselyn & Don \nJoselyn & Don’s intoxicating music feels like a walk through nature – where blues\, folk\, and jazz form an understory illuminated with lyrical truth. The duo’s 2020 debut album “Soar” and 2022 EP “Seeds & Bones” have been warmly received by critics and added to over 200 independent radio stations worldwide\, reaching number 5 on Roots Music Report’s Americana Album Chart and the Top 100 of the Americana Music Association’s album chart. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ☆Roots & Rambles Workshop: Intro to Songwriting \nThe songwriting workshop will be led by Abby Posner and Joselyn Wilkinson. Roots & Rambles is a concert workshop series featuring musicians dedicated to the preservation\, artistry\, and evolution of folk and traditional music in the United States. One hour before the concert. Please RSVP if you plan on participating. Concert tickets are required to participate. \nRoots & Rambles is made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/abby-posner/ LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Grand Vision Season,The Grand Annex ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Abby-Posner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240506T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T024841 CREATED:20231120T201344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T005528Z UID:10000576-1715022000-1715025600@grandvision.org SUMMARY:TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Spring Session DESCRIPTION:We believe in creating unique opportunities for people to meet their neighbors and engage in their community in a new way. Come play with us! \nTaiko is a Japanese traditional drumming practice that\, over the last several decades\, has become a global phenomenon. Since 2013\, Grand Vision has partnered with leading taiko instructors to bring the art form to the South Bay. \nTaiko Artist Man Man Mui guides participants toward a repertoire of drumming techniques and patterns. Sessions include developing rhythmic sensibility\, body awareness\, breath and strength training as students make music together as a team. \nTeam Taiko is open to all skill levels and abilities\, from beginners to seasoned musicians. Classes are recommended for ages 12 and up\, children must either participate with a guardian or have a participation waiver signed before class. \nClasses are offered in person and streamed live via Zoom to allow for all to participate. \n  \nSpring Session Mondays at 7 PM March – May\nTeam Taiko classes are broken into 8-week sessions\, with a different pattern taught during each session. Team Taiko can be purchased by session or by class. \n\nMonday\, March 25 – 7 PM\nMonday\, April 1 – 7 PM\nMonday\, April 8 – 7 PM\nMonday\, April 15 – 7 PM\nMonday\, April 22 – 7 PM\nMonday\, April 29 – 7 PM\nMonday\, May 6 – 7 PM\nMonday\, May 13 – 7 PM\n\n  \nAbout Class Fees & Sliding Scale: \nTeam Taiko is designed to be $15 per person\, but we don’t want economic circumstances to be a barrier to attending so we offer tickets on a sliding scale. Pay the price that works for you. Your class experience will be the same regardless of which option you choose. \nTo Attend in Person: \n\nPlease bring water and wear comfortable clothes. Taiko is a full-body practice\nDrumstick (bachi) will be provided for you.\n\nTo Attend Virtually: \n\nThe Zoom link will be emailed to you with your receipt.\nLearn how to make your own practice drum here. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/team-taiko-drum-classes-spring-session/2024-05-06/ LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731 CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T210000 DTSTAMP:20260616T024841 CREATED:20230316T171910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T203812Z UID:10000388-1715281200-1715288400@grandvision.org SUMMARY:OPEN MIC NIGHTMonthly\, Every 2nd Thursday DESCRIPTION:Musicians & Poets!\n\nCome on down to the Grand Annex on the second Thursday of each month for Open Mic Night!\n\nTo perform:\n\nSign up at 6:30 PM. The first 12 sign-ups are guaranteed to perform\, with additional artists as time allows.\nPlan to do 2 songs/poems (limit stage time to under 8 minutes).\nThis is an all ages show\, all ages and genres are welcome to perform.\nTo keep the space welcoming for all ages; please keep your act clean and appropriate for all ages. Avoid rants\, blue comedy and punching down. Inappropriate acts will be removed from the stage and banned from future performances.\nMicrophones\, D.I.\, music stand and keyboard available. You can use the aux cord to connect your smartphone if you will be performing with a backing track. The Aux cord is compatible with Apple devices that use a lighting connector.\n\n\n\n\nHosted by: Ken Creighton\, Andrew Aragon and Taran Schindler. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/open-mic-night-11/2024-05-09/ LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Open Mic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-Spring-PM-and-Website-Images.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T220000 DTSTAMP:20260616T024841 CREATED:20231201T193514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T185915Z UID:10000594-1715446800-1715464800@grandvision.org SUMMARY:Gathering for the Grand Gala Gidget's Glamorous Beach Party DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT! If you have questions or if you need to modify tickets that you already have\, please contact Andrew Aragon at Grand Vision (310) 833-4813 during regular work hours M-F 9:30am-5:30pm. Thank you! \nThe 2024 Gathering for the Grand Gala will be held Saturday\, May 11\, 2024\, at 5 PM at the Palos Verdes Golf Club located at 3301 Vía Campesina in Palos Verdes Estates. \nThe guest of honor is Yolanda Valle-Perry\, a San Pedro native who grew up loving the Warner Grand Theatre and Cabrillo Beach. She was an early supporter and advocate for Grand Vision\, garnering the community’s support to revitalize the Warner Grand Theatre and re-energize the downtown community through the arts.  \nThe theme\, “GIDGET’S Glamorous Beach Party\,” reflects Yolanda’s love of the beach with a nod to the 1959 Sandra Dee film. Dress up in your best beach-inspired gala-wear\, celebrate the Warner Grand’s long-awaited $15 million renovation\, enjoy tiki drinks\, and party to retro surfer music! \nSpecial appearance by Kathy Kohner-Zuckerman\, the real-life inspiration for the character of Gidget from the 1957 novel that inspired the movie. Meet the legend who spread the surf craze through the nation. \nRequested dress: “glamorous” – think resort evening wear\, yacht party\, summer cocktail attire – no bathing suits\, please! Click here for outfit ideas. \nClick here for Sponsorship Opportunities. \nProceeds benefit Grand Vision’s Love the Lobby Campaign to restore the Warner Grand Theatre’s main lobby\, live music at the Grand Annex and Meet the Music\, our music education that serves 3\,000 schoolchildren each year. \nMenu Details  All meals include rolls with butter\, salad\, dessert\, coffee\, and tea. \nEntrée Choices: \n\nRoasted Salmon\nBraised Short Ribs\nGrilled Vegetable Risotto URL:https://grandvision.org/event/gathering-for-the-grand-gala-gidgets-glamorous-beach-party/ LOCATION:Palos Verdes Golf Club\, 3301 Via Campesina\,\, Palos Verdes Estates\, CA\, 90274 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Fundraiser,Grand Vision Season,The Grand Annex,Warner Grand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Gidget-510x287-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T024841 CREATED:20231120T201344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T005528Z UID:10000598-1715626800-1715630400@grandvision.org SUMMARY:TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Spring Session DESCRIPTION:We believe in creating unique opportunities for people to meet their neighbors and engage in their community in a new way. Come play with us! \nTaiko is a Japanese traditional drumming practice that\, over the last several decades\, has become a global phenomenon. Since 2013\, Grand Vision has partnered with leading taiko instructors to bring the art form to the South Bay. \nTaiko Artist Man Man Mui guides participants toward a repertoire of drumming techniques and patterns. Sessions include developing rhythmic sensibility\, body awareness\, breath and strength training as students make music together as a team. \nTeam Taiko is open to all skill levels and abilities\, from beginners to seasoned musicians. Classes are recommended for ages 12 and up\, children must either participate with a guardian or have a participation waiver signed before class. \nClasses are offered in person and streamed live via Zoom to allow for all to participate. \n  \nSpring Session Mondays at 7 PM March – May\nTeam Taiko classes are broken into 8-week sessions\, with a different pattern taught during each session. Team Taiko can be purchased by session or by class. \n\nMonday\, March 25 – 7 PM\nMonday\, April 1 – 7 PM\nMonday\, April 8 – 7 PM\nMonday\, April 15 – 7 PM\nMonday\, April 22 – 7 PM\nMonday\, April 29 – 7 PM\nMonday\, May 6 – 7 PM\nMonday\, May 13 – 7 PM\n\n  \nAbout Class Fees & Sliding Scale: \nTeam Taiko is designed to be $15 per person\, but we don’t want economic circumstances to be a barrier to attending so we offer tickets on a sliding scale. Pay the price that works for you. Your class experience will be the same regardless of which option you choose. \nTo Attend in Person: \n\nPlease bring water and wear comfortable clothes. Taiko is a full-body practice\nDrumstick (bachi) will be provided for you.\n\nTo Attend Virtually: \n\nThe Zoom link will be emailed to you with your receipt.\nLearn how to make your own practice drum here. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/team-taiko-drum-classes-spring-session/2024-05-13/ LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731 CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/20.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T140000 DTSTAMP:20260616T024841 CREATED:20240221T180346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T203046Z UID:10000614-1716127200-1716127200@grandvision.org SUMMARY:Opera Italia LA presents Don Pasquale DESCRIPTION:Don Pasquale: the beloved tale of two young lovers\, the well-meaning uncle – and his conniving friend! Set in Rome – where laughter reigns! \nDon Pasquale\, a hilarious opera by Gaetano Donizetti\, will come alive with full staging and piano accompanist. \nPrepare to be dazzled by the talented cast and their captivating voices\, an unforgettable experience that will leave you in stitches. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Italian opera. Grab your friends and family\, and get ready for a performance filled with laughter\, love\, and fantastic music! \nDOORS OPEN 1:15 PM \n\nMingle & play opera games\nBrowse Opera Italia’s Shoppe and Displays\n\nOPERA STARTS 2:00 PM \n\nWith intermission\, the performance will be two hours\nSupertitles in English\nEach ticket (adult) includes a complimentary glass of wine and delectable hors d’oeuvres\n\nSet in Rome in 1842\, the plot unfolds as Don Pasquale and his friend\, Dr. Malatesta\, prepare for the Don to marry at a rather mature age. \nAndrew Pringle sings Don Pasquale\nEric Cornwell sings Dr. Malatesta \nPlaying into Don Pasquale’s futile ambitions are his nephew\, Ernesto\, and Ernesto’s love\, Norina. \nTiffany Ho sings Norina\nWilliam Grundler sings Ernesto \nOpera Italia’s unforgettable Opera Chorus returns to help the characters solve their dilemma! \nAccompaniment by a live professional pianist. \nThis event is produced by Opera Italia LA. Please contact the event producer for all questions regarding this event. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/opera-italia-la-presents-don-pasquale/ LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Grand Vision Season,The Grand Annex ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/24-Spring-Website-Image-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Opera Italia LA":MAILTO:info@operaitaliala.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240531T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240531T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T024841 CREATED:20240113T005645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T200127Z UID:10000539-1717185600-1717185600@grandvision.org SUMMARY:Jimmy's Buffet DESCRIPTION:Calling all Parrot Heads! Celebrate the music and vibes of – you guessed it! – Jimmy Buffett. Experience a truly authentic Buffett sound with 12 of California’s best musicians. \nThe Grand Annex will transform into a tropical beach party as Jimmy’s Buffet honors their captain’s timeless legacy. Complete with congas and steel drums\, the band will serve up a full catalog of hits\, as well as a few surprises. Look forward to a Trop-Rock sensation! \nThis show is also available on Saturday\, June 1 at 8 PM. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/jimmys-buffet-2/ LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Grand Vision Season,The Grand Annex ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Jimmys-Buffet-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR