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1 San Pedro Visitor April, 2016 San PedroVisitor April, 2016 The Visitor-Friendly LA Waterfront CRAFTED/Battleship Iowa/Los Angeles Maritime Museum Introducing the San Pedro Public Market What Every LA Cruise Passenger Needs to Know A Month Full of Events 2 San PedroVisitor April, 2016 The Season for Galas Sneak Into a Private Party Always Great Music IF YOU LIKE TO GET DRESSED UP, YOU’VE GOT TWO OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH YOU’LL FIND music all around. Every this month. On Saturday, April 2, the Banning Museum will Friday Rob and his very talented friends perform at the Whale hold its Wisteria Regale at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Ped- & Ale. And on Saturdays it’s Markus Carlton on jazz guitar. ro-Port of Los Angeles Hotel. This annual event is for the good The Admiral Risty has live music six nights a week. And Ports cause of the historic Banning house and this one follows a Hol- O’ Call Waterfront Dining features music many nights. Late lywood Golden Age theme. Get information at 310-548-2005, night music Fridays and Saturdays at San Pedro Brewing www.BanningMuseum.org. Company. And lots more. Check the calendar for all the music AND THE NEXT WEEK, THE CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY around town. hosts its black tie ball at the Avalon Casino Ballroom. This is And be sure to check the latest news about events in the area at yet another excellent cause and in very elegant surroundings. www.SanPedroTourist.net. SPV Request an invitation at 310-510-2595, ext. 140. THE FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK IS WHEN SAN PEDRO CELE- BRATES its place as a real community of artists. And this month’s art walk will feature the opening reception for the Marymount California University Arts & Media Spring Exhibi- tion. These excellent students give a glimpse into the future of Find Us on Facebook art and media. Well worth dropping by. The exhibition contin- Visit San Pedro ues through the 14th. At the Klaus Center for the Arts, 430 W. Best Dining in San Pedro and the Peninsula Destination San Pedro (for meeting and event planners) 6th Street, Downtown. Begins at 6. Cruising from Los Angeles HERE’S A SECRET: THERE’S A PRIVATE PARTY AT Jackson’s Place, San Pedro Convention and Visitors Bureau San Pedro’s favorite boutique wine and craft beer spot, at 335 San Pedro Visitor Center W. 7th Street starting at 2. There’ll be a trunk show with fash- ions from Maral Design, the wonderful shop right next door, and beverage specials. Then you can go to Maral Designs for And Twitter some special deals. (There’s a small admission fee, but it’s @SanPedroCVB worth it to crash this party.) ALVA’S SHOWROOM IN WEYMOUTH CORNER always brings amazing musicians to San Pedro. There’s a full line up this month, and a very special performance on Sunday, April 24 at 4. Singing for Chanson, featuring Juri Kamyama on S P V vocals, will be playing. And you can see other great per- an edro isitor formers throughout the month. Check the calendar. 225 W. 6th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 Inside This Issue 310-729-9828 www.SanPedroTourist.net On the LA Waterfront 3 [email protected] Introducing the San Pedro Public Market 6 Calendar of events 7 San Pedro Visitor is published by Visit San Pedro, California, the independent convention and visitor organization serving San News & Notes 11 Pedro, the Los Angeles Harbor and Palos Verdes Peninsula Before and After Your Cruise 12 communities, and Catalina Island. Newcomer Resources 14 Visit San Pedro is a brand of the San Pedro Convention and Restaurant profile: Ports O’ Call Waterfront Dining 15 Visitors Bureau, a California non-profit corporation recognized as tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue Service under IRC 501(c)6. Best Dining Guide 16 EIN 27-4362639. The Directory 19 Volume 2, Number 5 April, 2016 San PedroVisitor April, 2016 3 THE LA WATERFRONT IS SOMETHING OF A MIRACLE. It wasn’t so long ago that locomotives moved their freight along Harbor Boulevard. And the ships going in and out of the Main Channel were defi- nitely from a less environmentally-conscious era. Today’s Los Angeles Waterfront is in the midst of a long-term process to make it truly a visitor-friendly place. No place showcases the new, visitor- cialized in custom residential and com- uniquely shaped natural stones and mate- friendly LA Waterfront better than mercial interiors: murals, specialty finish- rials, coming from many different parts of CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles. This es, and historic ornaments. the world. year-round craft marketplace, which Fancy Home features hand-painted fur- Sheena Tahilramani’s Banter & Bliss opened in 2012, transformed a disused niture, home décor and accessories: paint- Candle Co. offers high-quality soy candles World War II-era port warehouse number ings, mirrors, chalkboards, tile, toy boxes, in a variety of exceptionally fragment 10 (a warehouse that had fallen into disre- doghouses, lampshades, drawer knobs, scents. pair as it was decided what to do with it) tableware, garden, and gift items. Their scents are carefully curated and and turned it into a vibrant venue for tal- And Shari offers classes at CRAFTED blended to elicit your best memories. And ented handcraft artisans. that bring out the artist in everyone— the soy wax is made from pesticide-free With nearly 100 vendors displaying while having a lot of fun. and GMO-free soy beans grown by Amer- their work, CRAFTED is a place where Charlotte Magee, who operates CharMel ican farmers. The fragrances and essential anyone can spend a day and marvel at the Handcrafted Jewelry, creates beautiful oils are phthalate-free. skill that goes into the work on display. handmade jewelry and specializes in Continued on next page… One of the favorites at CRAFTED is the Red Car Market. It’s the place for foodies, a gourmet food collective that specializes in sauces, dressings, spices, and more, all crafted by LA and California-based mak- ers. Among the culinary treasures you’ll find are Red Car Market salts and sugars, San Angel Mole Red and Black Moles, and Cascabel Sauce adapted from traditional Mexican recipes. Red Car Market also carries Beyond the Olive balsamic vinegars and olive oils Thatsa Nice! Pasta and sauces, and Davids Unforgettables salad dressings and barbe- que sauces. The merchandise and the atmosphere draw many visitors to CRAFTED, and the friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable ven- dors bring them back. Shari Tipich, proprietor of Fancy Home, is known as a very talented and creative artist. And she really does know how to CHARLOTTE MAGEE, owner of CharMel Jewelry at CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles make a home fancy. In her 25 years as a full-service decorative artist, she has spe- 4 San PedroVisitor April, 2016 On the LA Waterfront bers. Each year the association sponsors a ument number 146, opened in 1941 to car- student art contest that draws big ry those workers--many on foot—cars, and ...Continued from previous page crowds—some proud parents and grand- other passengers between San Pedro and And the San Pedro Art Association is parents happy to see their children’s art Terminal Island and its fish canneries, always on hand with work from its mem- displayed along with the professionals. shipyards, and military bases. The student exhibition is held throughout When the Vincent Thomas Bridge the summer at CRAFTED. opened in 1963, the ferry stopped operat- ing and the building was offices for the AND TO ADD TO THE ATTRACTION, Harbor Department. Brouwerji West, a craft brewery, has But after an extensive renovation, it opened in warehouse 9 adjacent to opened as the Los Angeles Maritime Mu- CRAFTED. Some 4,000 people attended seum in 1979. the recent grand opening—yes, it’s a pop- The museum contains a variety of exhib- ular place already. And that’s because its its, some permanent and some temporary, beers have been around a while and have that tell the story of Los Angeles Harbor gained quite a following. and beyond. Brouwerji West is open Thursday and Included are extensive examples of Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday and model ships of all types, especially those Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. (Those are the that have visited or worked in Los Ange- initial hours, so be sure to check with the les Harbor. brewery at www.Brouweriwest.com for A new exhibit, “Before There Were changes. Apps,” opened last month and shows how CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles sailors communicated and navigated 112 E. 22nd Street, LA Waterfront. 310- without cell phones or global positioning 871-0686, www.CRAFTEDPortLA.com systems. There’s also an interactive exhibit— VENTURE ACROSS HARBOR BLVD. at created by and for children—called, 22nd Street and you’ll find the com- “What’s Going on in the Harbor Today?” mercial fish market. And just a little And the history of the harbor’s fishing and way up the road you’ll find Ports O’ Call canning industries are explored in Village. “Caught, Canned and Eaten,” among oth- This shopping and entertainment center er exhibits on display. opened in 1960 and it’s built in the style of Its historic 1944 harbor tug, Angels a New England fishing village. Gate, is an operating ship that provides You’ll definitely want to get a chance to educational tours. visit. One reason is because it’s a fun place The museum also houses a research with shops and outstanding food at Ports library, a gift shop, and its own ham radio O’ Call Waterfront Dining and Spirit’s station.