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“JUNK” art exhibit by Bob Van Breda is now open!

Image of CAC, Courtesy of Google Images

Image of CAC, Courtesy of Google Images

As one famous idiom explains: “One’s trash is another person’s treasure.” What is useless to one maybe valuable to another. Artist Bob Van Breda took this expression to a new level when he created his exhibit “JUNK.” This exhibit is a demonstration of creativity and interactive art. One unique feature of “JUNK” is that it allows viewers to look at the art from an interactive perspective, and judge the art.Viewers look at various junk and other items and determine if they have aesthetic significance, cultural value, historical value, or if the items are “simply junk.” This exhibit allows the viewers to see ordinary items in a whole new way, and the interacive quality of the exhibit strengthens the community’s overall understanding of visual arts.

The Creative Arts Center in Manhattan Beach, features art from Local and international artists. The curator for this exhibit is ARTS Manhattan Chairman of the Board, Homeira Goldstein. The exhibit opened this past December and will remain open until February 2, 2013. If you , or anyone you know interested in Art or are curious about learning more about visual Art, The Creative Art center is a great place to bring family and friend. The Exhibit is free, and open to the public. For more information and details of the exhibit, including hours of operation, please visit the announcement page on the City of Manhattan Beach website. To learn more about The Creative Art Center, please click here.

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Manhattan Beach Holiday Tree Recycling Starts Now!

Recycle your Holiday Tree! Image Courtesy of Goolge Images

Recycle your Holiday Tree! Image Courtesy of Goolge Images

The presents are opened, and the ornaments are removed from the tree…so now what? Do you know where to put that Holiday tree? Until January 18, 2013 the City of Manhattan Beach will be taking trees to be recycled for free. Waste Management, will be in charge of this recycling effort and encourages all Manhattan Beach residents to participate. There are a few guidelines to this recycling effort. All decorations should be removed from the tree and all trees should be less than 7 feet tall. If the trees are larger than seven feet, the holiday trees will need to be cut into pieces. The trees also must be placed on the curb on your collection day to ensure pick-up, if not, the trees will have to wait until the next week to be picked up. For more details on the holiday tree collection, click here.

 

Manhattan Beach prides itself on being a clean and a safe community that cares about the environment. Make room for your home again, while helping the enviroment. Check out more blogs on the Dave Salzman Facebook page.

It is that Time of Year…

Image: Courtsey of Google Images

Image: Courtsey of Google Images

It is that time of year. The New Year is a landmark for most people. The New Year is a stepping stone, a time to reflect on accomplishments of the past year, and a time to make new commitments for self-improvement. Manhattan Beach is not only a great community to live in, but it is a great space for the locals and visitors to make their resolutions come to fruition. For example, one of my new year’s resolutions is to do more cardio workouts. I will accomplish this by making effort to take power walks down the beautiful Manhattan Beach Strand and playing beach volleyball in the summertime.

Another example of a great resolution is to spend more time with family and loved ones; Manhattan Beach is a beach town that offers many family friendly activities including community events such as: Concerts in the Park. Lastly, if a resolution would be to venture out and try new restaurants,  many of the restaurants in downtown Manhattan offer a wide variety of cuisines and that are healthy and taste phenomenal.

New Years is about a fresh start, a “clean slate”. Manhattan Beach is a great beach city to take those first steps in following through with New Year’s resolutions. The landscape and the abundance of opportunities to start new are endless.  Cheers to a new start!  Check  us out at http://www.davesalzman.com Happy new year!

Downtown Manhattan Beach is THE place for Christmas Eve Dinner!

Manhattan Beach Pier. Photo Courtsey of Google Images

Manhattan Beach Pier. Photo Courtsey of Google Images

Worried that there will not be enough room in your home to prepare a huge holiday feast; Will your immediate family, in-laws,extended family, the family pet, a huge Christmas tree, and presents scattered everywhere, be crowded under one roof? Fear not! Plenty of restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve in Manhattan Beach, that will satisfy any palette. Christmas Eve is a time to spend relaxing with family and friends, and the time to take in the magic of the holiday season. The restaurants in the 90266 know that not every family or couple or group of close friends has the time to create a large holiday meal, so there are plenty of restaurants open.

Restaurants that are open in Manhattan Beach for Christmas Eve include: Four Daughters Kitchen, Petros, Pancho’s, Sloopy’s, Simmzy’s, and The Kettle, to name a few.These restaurants provide great environments for parties of one, two, or more! The Tin Roof Bistro is also open, and is a great place for families. As one Yelp critic described it as “a great place to bring out of towners.” The Tin Roof Bistro is located in Manhattan Beach, on Sepulveda right before Rosecrans. It is such a wonderful place because it is spacious, but at the same time, very cozy. If you areating eating with a small group, FishBar off of Highland is great option for Christmas Eve dinner.

Manhattan Beach is THE beach city for all types of cuisine on Christmas Eve. Make sure to make reservations early, as most of the resturants will not be open super late! From all of us at NW Real Estate Brokers, we wish you and all of your loved ones, a wonderful holiday season! Check us out on Facebook or learn more about us at http://www.davesalzman.com

The Holiday Spirit is {growing wild}

One of the many things I love about Manhattan Beach are the unique shops! It’s small beach city businesses like Growing Wild that leave a big impression on our community. Where else could you find a designer Christmas wreath handmade locally?

If you’re looking for an extraordinary holiday gift for a family member, client, or maybe even yourself, look no further than Growing Wild! Their holiday wreaths and floral decor are simply fabulous this time of year. It’s impressive that such a small shop can offer such a wide variety of fresh florals & silk mediums.

In this video Taya interviews sales associate, Holly, to find out what her favorite item is this time of year.

You can also shop Growing Wild online. Visit them at www.growingwild.net

Don’t Be in the Valentine’s Day Dog House {last min. ideas}

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OOPS!  No Plans for Valentine’s Day? No worries. Living in 90266 has you covered! Make it Happen with these Ideas – all in Manhattan Beach!!

For HER:

Write Her a Love Letter – Say it on Beautiful Stationery you purchase at Hillside Gifts, 120 S. Sepulveda, MB—While you are there buy her a beautiful scarf or a fun clutch..Don’t worry the salespeople will save you…ask for Lyndell the Owner.

Buy her a Personal Spa Package at Montage Skin & Body Studio. Peaceful and Powerful rejuvenation stuff going on in this Spa.  As an extra treat, buy her a pair of unique earrings that they have on display. Speak with Dianne … don’t worry,  she knows exactly what your Valentine wants.

Buy her a beautiful bauble or bangle lf you have not been there – stop in at Martin’s Jewelry.  Jewelry is a never fail gift and this jewelry store is small but elegant and original.  Check in with Alex!

For HIM:

Draw him a Bubble Bath after the stressful work day.  No bubbles? Go see Maureen at Tabula Rasa Essentials– she has you covered with bubbles,  a Men’s line of skin care products and divinely scented candles!

Buy a “Massage-Your-Mate” Instruction Session at Trilogy Spa.  The two of you arrange an instruction session, then you take your new found knowledge home to practice. Very clever Chandra! Check out their website on this one!

Bank Roll a Boy’s Night Out   Hand him an envelope with a wad of cash and a promise that you’ll arrange a future Boy’s Night Out at Ercoles, 1101 Manhattan Avenue.  No credit or debit cards accepted at this historic MB bar. . . just cold cash, but you’ll be a heroine for making it happen! When he is there, have him say hello to Tom, our favorite bartender!

Don’t like the Standard Faire. . . Take Your Valentine on a Manhattan Beach Valentine Adventure (pack a couple of beach chairs and blankets and a couple of wine glasses in the trunk- find a great parking spot and load up the meter).  Start your excursion at 5:00 p.m. at Growing Wild – buy your sweetheart a single stem of anything Except a Rose.  Take a Stroll – try to catch the sunset at 5:37 p.m.  Then walk through the entire downtown – pop in places you have never been.  Getting Hungry?  Grab a bottle of Bubbly at Bacchus and head towards the Pier. . toss a coin to decide on a couple of Wahoo’s Tacos or Pizza at Mama D’s and head to the Sand.  Enjoy the peace of being on the sand and listening to the waves.  Getting chilly?  Pack up the blankets and stop into Crème de la Crepe for a Coffee and a Fondante Crepe – pears-chocolate and vanilla ice cream – yum!

GROW :: Healthy Living from the Inside Out

One of our favorite places to shop for organic produce and fresh, quality groceries is Grow in Manhattan Beach. Here’s why: their produce comes direct from the fields. It gets to them faster, so it’s fresher, better-tasting and stays fresher longer. AND their prices are comparable to a supermarket’s.

“Imagine. Fresh, wholesome produce, direct from the farmers’ fields. Hand-selected meats, fresh-caught seafood, marinated chicken breasts and carne asada. Yogurt, cheese, milk, butter and eggs. Fine wine. Not to mention a wide selection of groceries, all right here at your fingertips.”

New Year’s Resolutions — Local

Well, it’s the second week of the new year and I am just now deciding on my New Year’s Resolutions… Yes, I know, it has taken me awhile. I actually spent the first week deciding if I was going to make any at all, but the universal pull (guilt) has won out.  I have to admit, I am not doing anything unique, it is the usual line up of – consistent exercise, eating lean, taking more time for family, updating and evaluating my volunteer activities and doing my best to support our local community with local purchases and services. My outside-the-box resolution brain has been in low gear, but there is something to be said for keeping up and keeping on with the right things to do.  We are lucky because we are in a place where we have suport services and goods to make all these resolutions happen.   We just thought we would post a few local buisnesses and services where you can support those resolutions right here in 90266.

Olympian Fitness "We Work Your Butt Off"

GROW: The best little market this side of the internet.

Gorgeous SOUTH BAY location: 740 Allied Way, El Segundo, CA 90245 (310) 322-6500

Work is already underway. The Vitality City initiative is a three-year process that begins with engaging leaders and understanding what strong programs already exist, then transitions to civic engagement, transformation and innovation.

Let’s Do Lunch!

The other day my colleagues and I were taking a company photo down at the pier because South Bay Magazine is doing a featured story on NW Real Estate Brokers next month! You can expect a blog post about that soon.

After the photo shoot it was time for lunch. Another agent, Taya Asimos, recommended Creme De La Crepe. I had never been there before and decided to give it a try.

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I was in the mood for something fresh and healthy, but fulfilling. I ordered the grilled salmon salad, and was so happy I did. The salmon was cooked perfectly; flaky, but still moist, and full of flavor.  If you’re ever on Highland Ave. and are hungry for lunch, Creme De La Crepe does not disappoint! Great food, friendly service, cozy and quaint ambiance, and generous portions.

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They also have 2 other locations in the south bay, one on Pier Ave. in Hermosa and another on Catalina Ave. in Redondo. If you’re also a fan of Creme De La Crepe, please post a comment and let us know what else is good on the menu!

Bon appetit!

Is Your Child A Leader?

Photo courtesy of MB City Website

The Manhattan Beach Mayor’s Youth Council just launched its first session. This nine month leadership course, the brain-child of former Mayor Portia Cohen, is exposing a group of 32 high school kids to leadership skills in different professions, some of which are Entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Health, Crisis Management, Design, and much more. Here’s a link to their web page to learn more and possibly get your teens involved next year.     http://mb-myc.com/