Neena Strichart
This hot weather sure gives us reasons to go outside in the evenings for some fresh air. Although this Saturday’s free Bixby Knolls Dragster Expo and Car Show starts at 3pm— sure to be summer weather out there— those wanting some breezes should keep in mind that the event will go into the night, at least until 9pm. Taking place on Atlantic Avenue between Roosevelt Road and San Antonio Drive, the annual neighborhood venue will sport fun and frolic for sure. Steve and I are thrilled to be asked to be car judges again this year. I may not know much about the mechanical makeup of cars, but I sure know what I think looks like a cool ride. See you there!
Thanks to Friends of Signal Hill Cultural Arts (FOSHCA), we can find some free entertainment this summer on Wednesday evenings while we’re outside cooling off.
FOSHCA kicked off its 2011 Summer Concerts Series in Signal Hill Park this past Wednesday with a performance by members of Stone Soul, who entertained the crowd with their covers of soul and Motown classics by legendary artists. FOSHCA president Denise Damrow offered the following as a message to our readers:
The free summer concert series will continue for five more weeks, on Wednesdays, starting at 6:30pm, in Signal Hill Park at 2175 Cherry Avenue. On July 13 the 11 members of Pretzel Logic will bring the spirit of Steely Dan alive with their jazzy horn lines, smooth vocals, rock guitar licks and funky grooves, putting on a powerful show that will leave the crowd buzzing. The Darryl Walker Project, featuring vocalist/saxophonist Darryl Walker and friends, will be riffing out some smooth jazz, R&B, blues and pop music on July 20. A high-energy ’50s & ’60s musical revue will be featured on July 27 with an authentic girl group, The Wonderelles, delivering plenty of nostalgia and toe-tapping excitement. On August 3, the park will be jumping to the ’80s and ’90s with INXSIVE, capturing the new wave, ska, pop and rock sounds of Michael Hutchence and INXS. Ending the season, on August 10, will be the hottest KISS tribute band in the land, the Gods of Thunder. FOSHCA’s board of directors invites everyone to come on out and join in for a great season of fantastic music. Enjoy the balmy breezes of the summer evenings while savoring the sounds and a delicious dinner, which may be purchased at the park (or bring your own picnic basket). Come relax, sing along, and dance your cares away. For more information, leave a message at (562) 989-7370 or email foscha@verizon.net.
