BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grandvision.org - ECPv6.15.18//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:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD 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:20240210T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20231207T230853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T220106Z UID:10000534-1707595200-1707595200@grandvision.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Rose's Pawn Shop Opener: Winter Grain DESCRIPTION:This show is Sold Out! If you would like to be put on the waitlist\, please call the Annex at 310-833-4813\, placement on the waitlist does not guarantee a ticket. \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 Grammy-nominated modern alt-rockers return to the Annex to offer up some of the best heartfelt and authentic lyric-driven roots rock since The Band emerged from Bob Dylan’s basement. A little like Mumford & Sons or Old Crow Medicine Show\, the band’s sound is anchored by the sharp songwriting of frontman Paul Givant and shot through with electric guitar\, fiddle\, raw percussive stomp\, and stacked vocal harmonies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Glide Magazine praised Rose’s Pawn Shop’s recent release “Punch-Drunk Life” saying the band\, “has harnessed the crucial elements of their sound – deft picking\, smooth harmonies\, and terrific songwriting… one of the more joyous recordings in recent memory.” To support the new release\, Rose’s Pawn Shop returned to the Grand Annex earlier this year to film a handful of official videos. A good time was had by all! \nOpener: Winter Grain \nMarried duo who harmonize with clarity\, design guitar riffs with intention\, and do their best to honor the tradition set by the likes of the Indigo Girls and John Mayer. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/roses-pawn-shop-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/2023/11/Resized-for-web-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20230316T171910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T203812Z UID:10000385-1707418800-1707426000@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-11/2024-02-08/ 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:20240205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240205T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20231120T195157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T172906Z UID:10000557-1707159600-1707163200@grandvision.org SUMMARY:TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Winter 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  \nWinter Session Mondays at 7 PM January – February\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\, January 8 – 7 PM\nMonday\, January 15 – 7 PM\nMonday\, January 22 – 7 PM\nMonday\, January 29 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 5 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 12 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 19 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 26 – 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-winter-session/2024-02-05/ 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:20240202T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240202T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20231207T230727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T190500Z UID:10000533-1706904000-1706904000@grandvision.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Renee Safier & Bob Malone DESCRIPTION:This show is Sold Out! If you would like to be put on the waitlist\, please call the Annex at 310-833-4813\, placement on the waitlist does not guarantee a ticket. \nGrand Annex favorites Bob Malone and Renee Safier join forces for a night of classic jazz and blues standards. Renee is an award-winning versatile rock\, blues\, and jazz vocalist. Known best for her work with Andy Hill and their band Hard Rain\, Safier has played her guitar and sung her heart out to devoted folk-rock fans for decades. \nBob Malone is known for his high-energy piano-playing hybrid of rock\, pop\, and blues. He’s has toured with John Fogerty since 2011\, done session work with Ringo Starr and Avril Lavigne and has amassed his own a loyal fan-base through 25 years of touring and nine critically acclaimed albums. The New Yorker called Bob\, a “keyboard wizard” and in 2018\, his recording of “You’re A Mean One\, Mr. Grinch” was featured in the trailer for the Illumination/Universal film\, The Grinch. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/renee-safier-bob-malone/ 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/Renee-Safier-Bob-Malone.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240129T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20231120T195157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T172906Z UID:10000556-1706554800-1706558400@grandvision.org SUMMARY:TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Winter 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  \nWinter Session Mondays at 7 PM January – February\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\, January 8 – 7 PM\nMonday\, January 15 – 7 PM\nMonday\, January 22 – 7 PM\nMonday\, January 29 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 5 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 12 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 19 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 26 – 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-winter-session/2024-01-29/ 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:20240127T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20231201T200927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T190344Z UID:10000532-1706385600-1706385600@grandvision.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT John Jorgenson Quintet DESCRIPTION:This show is Sold Out! If you would like to be put on the waitlist\, please call the Annex at 310-833-4813\, placement on the waitlist does not guarantee a ticket. \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 John Jorgenson is a multi-instrumentalist and master guitarist who is recognized across rock\, jazz and Americana genres. As the leader of the John Jorgenson Quintet (JJQ) his musicality and virtuosity absolutely shine. The group’s style is inspired by the dynamic string-driven swing created by Django Reinhardt in Paris in the 1930s\, yet Jorgenson’s compositions draw additionally from Latin\, Romanian\, Greek\, classical\, and rock music. \nJJQ is the only American act to ever headline the prestigious Festival Django Reinhardt in France and has been featured at Django-celebrating festivals around the world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In addition to his jazz laurels\, Jorgenson toured for six years with Elton John\, won a country music Grammy\, and has collaborated with pretty much everyone from Barbra Streisand to Bonnie Raitt\, from Brad Paisley to Luciano Pavarotti. \nNo Depression music magazine says\, “John Jorgenson has a rare kind of genius in that he’s equally comfortable and capable of playing Buck Owens\, Beatles riffs\, or jazz leads…” URL:https://grandvision.org/event/john-jorgenson-quintet-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/2023/12/Resized-for-web-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20231120T195157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T172906Z UID:10000555-1705950000-1705953600@grandvision.org SUMMARY:TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Winter 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  \nWinter Session Mondays at 7 PM January – February\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\, January 8 – 7 PM\nMonday\, January 15 – 7 PM\nMonday\, January 22 – 7 PM\nMonday\, January 29 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 5 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 12 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 19 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 26 – 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-winter-session/2024-01-22/ 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:20240115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20231120T195157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T172906Z UID:10000554-1705345200-1705348800@grandvision.org SUMMARY:TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Winter 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  \nWinter Session Mondays at 7 PM January – February\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\, January 8 – 7 PM\nMonday\, January 15 – 7 PM\nMonday\, January 22 – 7 PM\nMonday\, January 29 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 5 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 12 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 19 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 26 – 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-winter-session/2024-01-15/ 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:20240111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20230316T171910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T203812Z UID:10000384-1704999600-1705006800@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-11/2024-01-11/ 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:20240108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240108T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20231120T195157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T172906Z UID:10000553-1704740400-1704744000@grandvision.org SUMMARY:TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Winter 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  \nWinter Session Mondays at 7 PM January – February\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\, January 8 – 7 PM\nMonday\, January 15 – 7 PM\nMonday\, January 22 – 7 PM\nMonday\, January 29 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 5 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 12 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 19 – 7 PM\nMonday\, February 26 – 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-winter-session/2024-01-08/ 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:20231231T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231231T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20230708T003555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T224523Z UID:10000448-1704054600-1704054600@grandvision.org SUMMARY:Andy & Renee & Hard Rain New Year's Concert - Sold Out! DESCRIPTION:This show is SOLD OUT! To be place on a waitlist\, email boxoffice@grandvision.org. Placement on the wait list does not guarantee a ticket. Please no phone calls\, the GVF office is closed. \nSouthbay favorite folk-rockers return to the Annex to ring in the New Year! Celebrate the New Year on the dance floor while the band delivers hits from across the decades. Includes late-night pizza\, party favors\, and a champagne toast to welcome in 2024! \nJoin the BEST New Year’s Eve party in downtown San Pedro! URL:https://grandvision.org/event/andy-renee-hard-rain-new-years-party-concert/ LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731 CATEGORIES:The Grand Annex ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Andy-Renee-New-Years-Flyer-510-×-287-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20230316T171910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T203812Z UID:10000383-1702580400-1702587600@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-11/2023-12-14/ 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:20231201T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231201T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20230708T002641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T164916Z UID:10000446-1701460800-1701460800@grandvision.org SUMMARY:SARAH LEE GUTHRIE Holiday Show DESCRIPTION:Sarah Lee Guthrie sings originals plus the iconic folk songs made famous by her father Arlo\, grandfather Woody and their comrades in music. Enjoy holiday cider and sing-alongs. \nSarah Lee Guthrie’s bright vocals prove that she is a force to be reckoned with in her own right. Over the past 2 decades\, she has continued her ancestral legacy\, touching the hearts of folk fans nationwide. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n She released 6 albums so far\, including her 2009 family album Go Waggaloo\, featuring Arlo\, her then-young children and unused Woody Guthrie lyrics. The album won a Golden Award from The Parents’ Choice Foundation. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/sarah-lee-guthrie-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/jpeg:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GVF-SARAHLEEGUTHRIE-new.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231129 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20231006T234229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T230037Z UID:10000531-1701129600-1701215999@grandvision.org SUMMARY:GIVING TUESDAY to Support Grand Vision DESCRIPTION:Support Grand Vision on Giving Tuesday!\nGiving Tuesday\, a global movement that upholds the spirit of generosity\, is coming up soon on November 28th. One committed donor has offered us a matching grant of $10\,000 If you donate by Giving Tuesday\, your impact will be doubled! \nYour contributions enable us to advocate for the historic Warner Grand Theatre\, provide music education in local schools and “keep the music playing” at the Grand Annex Music Hall. \nAs we go into 2024\, we are unfortunately seeing reductions in grant funding on the horizon. With your support\, we can keep investing in the performing arts and children’s creativity. You can help make the difference. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/giving-tuesday-to-support-grand-vision/ LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Grand Vision Season,The Grand Annex,Warner Grand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/23-Fall-Website-Image-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20230708T003651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T164923Z UID:10000454-1700337600-1700337600@grandvision.org SUMMARY:DOUBLE WISH & TEAL POP Opener: Middletooth DESCRIPTION:Double Wish \nThe duo created their project Double Wish in 2020\, turning their garage demos into studio recordings. The band recently released their debut EP Light Split Sparkle\, offering up their unique sound for 21st-century music-lovers. \nThey’ve already gained serious attention for their music across Orange County and Los Angeles\, performing at several impressive venues\, including the Moroccan Lounge\, Observatory and Fingerprints Music. \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 Teal Pop \nTeal Pop was formed in 2019 when longtime friends and collaborators Marina Aguerre and Lionel (Vinyl) Williams joined forces. With their enchanting melodies and ethereal lyrics\, the LA-based duo effortlessly transports audiences to a world where modern psychedelia meets sunshine pop. At the heart of Teal Pop’s sound lies Aguerre’s dreamy vocals and groovy basslines\, which glide effortlessly over Williams’ celestial synth\, jangly guitar and sun-drenched rhythmic patterns. Drawing inspiration from an array of artists like Stereolab\, Broadcast\, Joyce\, Air\, The Free Design\, and Enya\, the duo has created a unique sonic tapestry that is nostalgic and extraterrestrial. Teal Pop’s mission is to explore the depths of human emotions through their music. \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n Middletooth (Opener) \nPop-punk\, alt-rock \nAfter a years-long hiatus spent on multiple continents\, Middletooth was formed in 2020 when its members came back together in their hometown\, San Pedro\, CA. \nRaised on Southern California pop-punk and alternative rock\, the band mixes their upbeat guitar-driven sound with transparent\, vulnerable lyrics\, and a penchant for building up to roaring\, shout-along endings. \nAndrew Lords – vocals\, guitarDale Ogden – bassMichael Rogers Mundon – guitar\, bass\, piano\, synthPhil Awad – drums\, vocals \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 moirebender (Visual Effects) \nmoirebender is the visual project of Los Angeles-based artist Anthony Diaz. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/double-wish/ 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/2023/07/Double-Wish-Teal-Pop.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231117T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20230708T002431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T184128Z UID:10000453-1700251200-1700251200@grandvision.org SUMMARY:Ellis Paul’s 30th Anniversary Tour with Radoslav Lorković🍷 DESCRIPTION:Ellis Paul \nProlific singer-songwriter delivers a songbook of powerful\, meaningful pieces. The Washington Post described his lyrics\, “as detailed and well-conceived as poetry” and the Boston Globe said he is a “master songwriter and storyteller – literate\, provocative\, and urbanely romantic.” \nThrough a steady succession of 23 albums\, Paul’s audience has grown into a loyal legion of fans. Along the way\, he has picked up an impressive number of awards including the Boston Acoustic Underground songwriter competition\, prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award\, 15 Boston Music Awards and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Maine. \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 Special Guest: Radoslav Lorković on keyboards \nRadoslav Lorković is a Croatian-born musician\, raised in Iowa. He puts a central European twist on boogie-woogie\, Tex-Mex and zydeco. Rad has appeared on Prairie Home Companion and regularly plays around the world\, appearing at the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival\, Falcon Ridge and other high-profile Americana events. \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: Arielle Silver \nArielle Silver is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter. She has captured her expressive lyrics and memorable hooks on five studio albums and performed in festivals\, house concerts\, and listening rooms around the U.S. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 🍷Pre-Concert Wine Tasting: \nTaste fine wines at select concerts. Free to Grand Vision members at the Friend\, Champion\, VIP Circle\, Arts Advocate\, and Performing Arts Patron level – up to two per household\, $16 per person for non-members. Wine Tastings are led by professional sommelier\, Jean-Philippe Molinari. Concert tickets are required to participate. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/ellis-paul-with-arielle-silver/ 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/2023/07/Ellis-Paul-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231112T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20230920T202142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T004901Z UID:10000514-1699801200-1699801200@grandvision.org SUMMARY:SECRETS OF SHADY Starring Windy Barnes DESCRIPTION:This one-woman show starring singer\, Windy Barnes\, follows the story of the fictitious character\, Shady Henson\, as she works the “Chitlin Circuit” from 1955 through 1980 in search of stardom. Shady’s spicy\, untold secrets are revealed as she reminisces\, sharing dramatic stories of her past. Playwright: Carla DuPree Clark. \nThe “Chitlin Circuit” was slang for the circuit of performance venues in the east\, south\, and upper Midwest where African American entertainers were able to play during the era of racial segregation. To make it to the big time\, artists would need to play the Regal in Chicago\, the Howard in D.C.\, the Uptown in Philly\, and the Apollo in New York City. \nWindy Barnes: Shady Henson \n“One of the most beautiful voices in America…Windy sings like heaven.” — Julio Iglesias. And it’s true! Windy is not only a local San Pedran\, but she is also an internationally recognized R&B and Jazz vocalist who has been performing professionally since the age of 14. She got her formal training at VanderCook College of Music. Windy has toured with Julio Iglesias\, Stevie Wonder and Michael Bolton and has performed extensively in China and Southeast Asia. When she’s not on stage belting out songs\, Windy is a choir director and music festival producer. She runs and operates Windy Barnes International Voice Academy and Windy City Entertainment. Windy City Entertainment is known for producing the annual San Pedro Music Festival at the Warner Grand Theatre. \nCarla DuPree Clark: Director & Writer \nA multi-award-winning director\, producer\, author\, playwright\, actress and poet. Carla has earned two awards for Best Director\, positive reviews from the L.A Times and other media outlets\, and four commendations for developing community relations and preserving history from Long Beach\, San Pedro and Los Angeles. She is an editor\, ghostwriter and published author. She is the co-founder and former executive director of Theatre Perception Consortium\, where she co-authored and co-produced numerous award-winning musicals. She has also directed a documentary entitled “Still… Fighting For The Dream” (Voting Rights in America). Carla has been on a mission for almost thirty years to inspire\, motivate and provide quality entertainment in theatre. \nPerformance Schedule \n\nSunday\, November 5\, 3:00 PM World Premiere \nSunday\, November 12\, 3:00 PM URL:https://grandvision.org/event/secrets-of-shady-starring-windy-barnes-3/ LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731 CATEGORIES:Grand Vision Season,The Grand Annex ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Resized-for-website-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231111T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231111T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20230708T000745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T004852Z UID:10000451-1699732800-1699732800@grandvision.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Albert Lee DESCRIPTION:Grammy winner\, British-Invasion original and rock music pioneer\, Lee is the unofficial third Everly Brother and longtime Eric Clapton bandmate. \nAlbert Lee grew up a fan of pop artists of the day Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis. He started playing guitar as a teen and dropped out of school to chase his dreams. Over his long\, illustrious career at the frontlines of rock-n-roll\, he played with many renowned artists and bands\, including The Crickets\, Emmylou Harris\, Eric Clapton and the Everly Brothers. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Albert Lee is famous in his own right\, known throughout the industry for his exceptional guitar-playing. His performances and overall musical prowess have earned him plenty of awards\, including the 2002 and 2009 Grammy awards for Best Country Instrumental Performance. He also won the title of Guitar Player magazine’s “Best Country Guitarist” five years in a row\, and in 2017\, he was honored at the UK Americana Awards with the Trailblazer Lifetime Achievement Award. \n  \nAlbert Lee – keys/vocalsJohn Thomas – keys/vocalsDavid Chamberlain – bass URL:https://grandvision.org/event/albert-lee-trio/ LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731 CATEGORIES:Grand Vision Season,The Grand Annex ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Albert-Lee.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20230316T171910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T203812Z UID:10000382-1699556400-1699563600@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-11/2023-11-09/ 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:20231105T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231105T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20230708T005540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T003813Z UID:10000455-1699196400-1699196400@grandvision.org SUMMARY:SECRETS OF SHADY Starring Windy Barnes DESCRIPTION:This one-woman show starring singer\, Windy Barnes\, follows the story of the fictitious character\, Shady Henson\, as she works the “Chitlin Circuit” from 1955 through 1980 in search of stardom. Shady’s spicy\, untold secrets are revealed as she reminisces\, sharing dramatic stories of her past. Playwright: Carla DuPree Clark. \nRuntime: 90 minutes not including intermission. \nThe “Chitlin Circuit” was slang for the circuit of performance venues in the east\, south\, and upper Midwest where African American entertainers were able to play during the era of racial segregation. To make it to the big time\, artists would need to play the Regal in Chicago\, the Howard in D.C.\, the Uptown in Philly\, and the Apollo in New York City. \nWindy Barnes: Shady Henson \n“One of the most beautiful voices in America…Windy sings like heaven.” — Julio Iglesias. And it’s true! Windy is not only a local San Pedran\, but she is also an internationally recognized R&B and Jazz vocalist who has been performing professionally since the age of 14. She got her formal training at VanderCook College of Music. Windy has toured with Julio Iglesias\, Stevie Wonder and Michael Bolton and has performed extensively in China and Southeast Asia. When she’s not on stage belting out songs\, Windy is a choir director and music festival producer. She runs and operates Windy Barnes International Voice Academy and Windy City Entertainment. Windy City Entertainment is known for producing the annual San Pedro Music Festival at the Warner Grand Theatre. \nCarla DuPree Clark: Director & Writer \nA multi-award-winning director\, producer\, author\, playwright\, actress and poet. Carla has earned two awards for Best Director\, positive reviews from the L.A Times and other media outlets\, and four commendations for developing community relations and preserving history from Long Beach\, San Pedro and Los Angeles. She is an editor\, ghostwriter and published author. She is the co-founder and former executive director of Theatre Perception Consortium\, where she co-authored and co-produced numerous award-winning musicals. She has also directed a documentary entitled “Still… Fighting For The Dream” (Voting Rights in America). Carla has been on a mission for almost thirty years to inspire\, motivate and provide quality entertainment in theatre. \nPerformance Schedule \n\nSunday\, November 5\, 3:00 PM World Premiere \nSunday\, November 12\, 3:00 PM URL:https://grandvision.org/event/secrets-of-shadyplay-starring-windy-barnes-2023-11-05-1/ 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/2023/07/Resized-for-website-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20230708T000007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T172739Z UID:10000445-1699128000-1699128000@grandvision.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT The PettyBreakers The Music of Tom Petty DESCRIPTION:This show is sold out. Call 310-833-4813 to join the waitlist. Placement on the waitlist does not guarantee a ticket.\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 The nation’s premier tribute to Tom Petty returns with American Girl\, Free Fallin’\, Mary Jane’s Last Dance\, Refugee and more classics. \nLed by Ozzie Mancinelli\, The Pettybreakers started out as a SoCal regional band and rapidly grew to national fame by 2014 when AXS-TV bestowed upon them their title as the “World’s Greatest Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers!” \nThey have since left a lasting nostalgic impact on audiences across the country. Some of their personal favorites include the Naval Yard in Washington D.C. for the 2018 MLB Allstars Pregame Celebration and a residency in the Sammy Davis Showroom at Harrah’s Casino in Reno. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/the-pettybreakers-2/ LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731 CATEGORIES:Grand Vision Season,The Grand Annex ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-PettyBreakers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231103T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155739 CREATED:20230707T235613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T170245Z UID:10000444-1699041600-1699041600@grandvision.org SUMMARY:CHRIS PIERCE & FRIENDS🍷 Pre-concert Wine Tasting DESCRIPTION:Soulful\, bluesy singer-songwriter gaining national attention for his TV soundtrack hits. His recent album\, American Silence earned rave reviews from NPR Music\, Rolling Stone and many more. \nDubbed “one of the most important American songwriters working today\,” by 88.5 KCSN Los Angeles\, Chris Pierce rose to international prominence when NBC primetime series This Is Us featured his song We Can Always Come Back To This. The single then reached #1 on the Billboard Blues chart and was nominated for several awards. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With his raw acoustic accompaniment and his unmistakably heartwrenching vocals\, he aims to unite his listeners\, inspiring them to rise up and stand for what is right. \nPierce was diagnosed at 15 with Otosclerosis\, a rare hearing disorder that caused him to lose his hearing in one ear and become partially deaf in the other. In spite of this\, his passion for music only grew and inspired him to dig deeper in his skills. Thanks to his determination\, he has had the honor of performing with many incredible artists including Al Green\, B.B. King\, Aaron Neville and Seal\, and will be on tour this fall with Neil Young. \n🍷Pre-Concert Wine Tasting: \nTaste fine wines at select concerts. Free to Grand Vision members at the Friend\, Champion\, VIP Circle\, Arts Advocate\, and Performing Arts Patron level – up to two per household\, $16 per person for non-members. Wine Tastings are led by professional sommelier\, Jean-Philippe Molinari. Concert tickets are required to participate. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/chris-pierce-friends/ 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/2023/07/Chris-Pierce.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231030T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231030T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155740 CREATED:20230626T173952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T222641Z UID:10000433-1698692400-1698696000@grandvision.org SUMMARY:TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Fall 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\, and fees are on a sliding scale. Recommended for ages 12 and up\, children must participate with a guardian or have a signed participation waiver. \nClasses are offered in person and streamed live via Zoom to allow for all to participate. \n  \nFall Session Mondays at 7PM September-October\n\nMonday\, September 11 – 7PM\nMonday\, September 18 – 7PM\nMonday\, September 25 – 7PM\nMonday\, October 2 – 7PM\nMonday\, October 9 – 7PM\nMonday\, October 16 – 7PM\nMonday\, October 23 – 7PM\nMonday\, October 30 – 7PM URL:https://grandvision.org/event/team-taiko-drum-classesspring-session/2023-10-30/ 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:20231028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155740 CREATED:20230823T165250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T170303Z UID:10000506-1698519600-1698519600@grandvision.org SUMMARY:South Bay Wind Ensemble & GVF FRANKENSTEIN ALIVE IN CONCERT DESCRIPTION:South Bay Wind Ensemble in Collaboration with Grand Vision present\nFrankenstein Alive in Concert \nSouth Bay Wind Ensemble is thrilled to begin our 2023/2024 season with “Frankenstein: Alive in Concert” on October 28. The classic 1931 film has sound and dialog\, but no music. So now\, South Bay Winds are providing the music with a 2002 score by composer Michael Shapiro. \nWe are also featuring another 1931 classic—the Warner Grand Theatre itself! Both “Frankenstein” and the Warner Grand were introduced to Los Angeles in 1931. And we celebrate that history with a medley of Warner Bros. movie favorites from the 1930s to today\, with a special slideshow highlighting the history of the Warner Grand\, provided by Grand Vision Foundation! \nTickets are on sale now. This is one Halloween celebration you won’t want to miss! Presented in collaboration with the Grand Vision Foundation. \nSave 20% off on tickets with code SBWE20GVFHorror URL:https://grandvision.org/event/south-bay-wind-ensemble-gvf-present-frankenstein-1931/ LOCATION:Warner Grand Theatre\, 478 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Grand Vision Season,Warner Grand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-Fall-Website-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155740 CREATED:20230817T181831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T210002Z UID:10000505-1698339600-1698339600@grandvision.org SUMMARY:Grand Vision & San Pedro Chamber MIXER & THEATRE UPDATE DESCRIPTION:Advance online and phone sales will close at on Thursday\, Oct 26 at 2:00pm. Plenty of tickets available at the door. $20 for Chamber and Grand Vision Members\, $25 for non-members. \nMingle with fellow South Bay professionals and then enjoy the cult-classic comedy/horror film\, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Halloween costumes are encouraged! \n5 PM MIXER \nMeet and mix with San Pedro’s business and arts communities\, Halloween film fans\, and historic theater enthusiasts! Enjoy generous appetizers and drinks. All guests receive 1 drink ticket good for a soda\, beer\, wine or spooky cocktail. \nPhoto booth provided by event sponsor OMGEE PIX. \n6 PM PROGRAM \nGet an update on the exciting renovations planned to start in 2024\, presented by Councilmember Tim McOsker. Participate in the costume contest and dress as your favorite monster. This will be one of your final chances to get on the Warner Grand Theatre stage before it closes in January. The grand prize winner will receive tickets to Frankenstein Alive in Concert! \n7 PM FILM \nBUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (1992): follows the story of Buffy Summers\, cheerleader and typical teen until she discovers that she is destined to fight the dark scourge of the supernatural world: vampires! With Luke Perry\, Donald Sutherland and Rutger Hauer. See if you can spot stars on the rise: Ben Affleck\, Seth Green\, Hilary Swank and Ricki Lake. \nAdvance online & phone sales will close at 2:00 PM\, on October 26. Tickets will be available at the door. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/gvf-san-pedro-chamber-mixer-buffy-the-vampire-slayer/ LOCATION:Warner Grand Theatre\, 478 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Grand Vision Season,Warner Grand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/23-Fall-Website-Image-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231023T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155740 CREATED:20230626T173952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T222641Z UID:10000432-1698087600-1698091200@grandvision.org SUMMARY:TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Fall 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\, and fees are on a sliding scale. Recommended for ages 12 and up\, children must participate with a guardian or have a signed participation waiver. \nClasses are offered in person and streamed live via Zoom to allow for all to participate. \n  \nFall Session Mondays at 7PM September-October\n\nMonday\, September 11 – 7PM\nMonday\, September 18 – 7PM\nMonday\, September 25 – 7PM\nMonday\, October 2 – 7PM\nMonday\, October 9 – 7PM\nMonday\, October 16 – 7PM\nMonday\, October 23 – 7PM\nMonday\, October 30 – 7PM URL:https://grandvision.org/event/team-taiko-drum-classesspring-session/2023-10-23/ 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:20231021T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155740 CREATED:20230311T000852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T011504Z UID:10000365-1697918400-1697918400@grandvision.org SUMMARY:Ron Placone's Comedy Night with STEPHANIE BLUM DESCRIPTION:Get ready to laugh with a night of side-splitting comedy at the Grand Annex! \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 Stephanie Blum has brought audiences into hysterics with her brutally honest stand-up. As a mother of three and former school psychologist\, this street-smart Brooklyn native rips into her favorite subjects including marriage\, parenting\, dieting and life in general. \nBlum is everywhere! You may have seen her on one of her many TV appearances including HBO’s Comedy Minutes\, Discovery Family’s Babies Behaving Badly and CMT’s 20 Funniest Videos or read her contributions to Parents Magazine\, The Hot Mom’s Handbook or The Comedy Thesaurus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n She performs year-round in clubs and casinos around the country including The Comedy Store\, The Ice House\, New York’s Comic Strip\, Caroline’s\, Gotham Comedy Club\, Stand-Up New York and she most recently opened for Paul Reiser at the Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach. \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 Presenter: Ron Placone \nRon Placone Ron Placone is an LA-based comedian. He has been seen on The Discovery Channel\, CrossTalk\, FreeSpeechTV\, and more. His debut album\, Agnostic Holiday is in rotation on SiriusXM\, every Thursday he can be found on the indie news media station Status Coup and he hosts the podcast\, Get Your News On With Ron. \nPlacone writes the comic Lucy & Ron: Tales from a Revolutionary Cat and her Pet Human. Catch Ron testing out new material at The Grand Annex Open Mic – on the second Thursday of each month. \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 Emcee: Amanda Cohen \nShe’s OG GenX\, and nobody’s mom. She’s your best nightmare: a junior crone with a sharp sense of irony who will challenge your assumptions about women of a certain age\, while still relating to all ages. She’s played bars\, breweries\, bookstores\, basements\, backyards\, buses\, and barns\, and of course clubs and colleges. She studied improv at Second City Conservatory\, The Annoyance Theater\, and ComedySportz. \nShe’s been seen on ABC\, TLC\, IFC\, NBC\, CNN\, ESPN\, and What Not To Wear\, and heard on The Doctor Demento Show. She’s opened for Paula Poundstone\, Gilbert Gottfried\, Jake Johannson\, and many non-alliterative comedians as well. How long ago? She once hosted a show with a young feature named Patton Oswalt. \nThis is an all ages show. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/ron-placone-presents-a-comedy-series/ LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731 CATEGORIES:Comedy,Featured Events,Grand Vision Season,The Grand Annex ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Ron-Placone-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155740 CREATED:20230425T173838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T172409Z UID:10000406-1697745600-1697745600@grandvision.org SUMMARY:Carsie Blanton Opener: Brittany Ann Tranbaugh DESCRIPTION:One table has become available for this show.\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n In her own words\, Carsie Blanton writes anthems for a world worth saving\, and has been doing so since she first picked up guitar as a teen. Her music is a unique mix of pop\, rock and sultry jazz\, with healthy doses of heart\, humor and revolutionary optimism. Her viral hits include a tribute to John Prine; Fishin’ with You. 18+ show. \nBlanton’s dynamic live performances seek to delight and galvanize audiences. Each song she sings has an equal amount of her signature heartfelt authenticity and self-advertised mischievous moxie. \nShe isn’t afraid to explore the political or burlesque\, and never fails to bring her fans together in love\, determination\, hope and camaraderie. \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: Brittany Ann Tranbaugh \nBouncing between witty sarcasm and heartbreaking vulnerability\, Tranbaugh makes music that is energetic and self-assured. Her EP Quarter Life Crisis Haircut went viral in April 2022\, and in July 2022\, her queer Americana heartbreaker Kiss You was awarded Song of the Year in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. \nThis show is for ages 18 and up. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/carsie-blanton/ LOCATION:The Grand Annex\, 434 W. 6th St.\, San Pedro\, CA\, 90731 CATEGORIES:Concert,Featured Events,Grand Vision Season,The Grand Annex ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://grandvision.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Carsie-Blanton.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231016T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155740 CREATED:20230626T173952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T222641Z UID:10000431-1697482800-1697486400@grandvision.org SUMMARY:TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Fall 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\, and fees are on a sliding scale. Recommended for ages 12 and up\, children must participate with a guardian or have a signed participation waiver. \nClasses are offered in person and streamed live via Zoom to allow for all to participate. \n  \nFall Session Mondays at 7PM September-October\n\nMonday\, September 11 – 7PM\nMonday\, September 18 – 7PM\nMonday\, September 25 – 7PM\nMonday\, October 2 – 7PM\nMonday\, October 9 – 7PM\nMonday\, October 16 – 7PM\nMonday\, October 23 – 7PM\nMonday\, October 30 – 7PM URL:https://grandvision.org/event/team-taiko-drum-classesspring-session/2023-10-16/ 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:20231014T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T155740 CREATED:20230708T003454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T170333Z UID:10000450-1697313600-1697313600@grandvision.org SUMMARY:JEFF DAYTON The Music of Glen Campbell DESCRIPTION:Glen Campbell remains one of the most well-respected musicians who bridged the line between country and pop. Jeff remembers his 15 years as Campbell’s bandleader and pays tribute to the music and legacy of his mentor and friend. Hear Wichita Lineman\, Gentle On My Mind\, Southern Nights and more. \nAs a young musician just starting out\, Jeff Dayton found himself working alongside top-tier touring artists\, and even Dizzy Gillepsie\, each of whom gave him a deep sense of the value of “the groove.” He formed his own band\, met up with Campbell\, and his career took off. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In 2017 after Campbell passed away\, Dayton added to his own repertoire his “Salute to Glen Campbell” show\, which has since sold out to standing ovations in cities all over North America. URL:https://grandvision.org/event/jeff-dayton-the-music-of-glen-campbell/ 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/2023/07/Jeff-Dayton-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR