Ines Thomé: Classical Guitarist at Palos Verdes Library

Ines Thomé, guitar (11 January 2014)

Ines Thome gave an outstanding performance last Saturday at the PV Peninsula Center Library.

"Ines has studied classical guitar since childhood in Germany. In 2013 she completed her masterr's degree with distinction at the Stuttgart State University of Music and the Performing Arts. She is currently a Graduate Certificate Program scholar with the University of Southern California. Since 2011, she has kept a busy performance schedule. In addition to being an accomplished classical guitarist, Ines is a lead electric guitarist with an all-women metal band which has released two albums." (inesthome.de)

Ines Thomé, guitar and YuEun Kim, violin (11 January 2014)

Ines was joined by YuEun Kim for the last piece.

The Classical Music Series brings "great music into the library" with a monthly concert through June, is organized by the dedicated young librarian Ashley Kagan, and is sponsored by the Peninsula Friends of the Library.

Over Palos Verdes Peninsula

My son took me for a perfect flight around the peninsula on the last day of last year. Prominant in this view is the Palos Verdes High School, designed by Richard Neutra in 1961.

Final Farewell to Eddie Bertrand -- The Real Showman

Eddie Bertrand in concert (photo courtesy of Tim F.)

Eddie Bertrand (photo courtesy of Tim F.)

With sadness, I am posting this e-mail from Eddie's friend Tim to all of you. Eddie is a legendary local surf rock musician. From my half hour talk with Eddie, I was left with an impression of a kind, unassuming person.

"Back in Oct 2008 (Post link) you posted a blog about long time PV resident Eddie Bertrand. Unfortunately, Eddie has terminal cancer and only has a few has days left. I was hoping you could share this in your blog.

Those wishing to send their thoughts to Eddie may do so at eddieandtheshowmen@yahoo.com. All emails will be read to Eddie and placed in a book for the family.

Here is a link to one of Eddie's Last Live Performance."

A Lunch Spot

... just bring your own food.

Palos Verdes coastline on a blustery day.

Theme Day: Postcard-worthy

A couple of years ago, I created this "postcard" for a photo class.

I thought it might do for this month's City Daily Photo theme day, please do click here to view thumbnails for all participants.

Leaving the Fair...

...with satisfied strides.

The Fair Came to Town

The annual Palos Verdes Peninsula Street Fair, Sunday Evening

Curvilinear walls ...

... with  bougainvillea.

PV mall

Water Under the Bridge (Sunday Bridges)

At the Promenade at the Peninsula (aka PV Mall) on a Saturday afternoon.

Join "Louis la Vache's" Sunday Bridges.

Light and Shadow

Moving a shelf during the "Artists' Talk" at PSZask Gallery, Palos Verdes

Current Show at PSZask

Classic Chic

Perhaps these three women were coming from the Black & White store.

Theme Day: Under Construction

At PV Mall, the former Border's bookstore is being partitioned off for offices perhaps.

Today is City Daily Photo Theme Day. Click here to view thumbnails for all participants.

Looking for a great photo from Palos Verdes?

...well, you can find it on today on Yankee-in-Belgrade Daily Photo. Super shot, "Bibi"!

As for me, I'll post this view of Redondo Beach from the PV hill which was a bit hazy while Yankee-in-Belgrade was visiting.

Coastline View from Palos Verdes Estates, May 2011

Today is just past the 3 year mark for PVDP... I started with another coastal view (Abalone Cove and Portuguese Bend) on Monday, May 19, 2008.

Leading Lines

Palos Verdes Main Library - Top Floor Exterior Wall

Lighting the Way into the New Year

Pt. Vicente Lighthouse in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Wishing you and yours a very Happy New 2011.

Variation on a Red Theme (4)

Wet evening at the PV Mall.

Reflection of a red light at Hawthorne Blvd. and PV Drive North before it turned to ...

... green.

We are having alternating rainy and sunny days. Both are welcome.

Students' Study of Stuffed Raindeer...

...during the last drawing class, held last Monday evening, at the PV Art Center. We all plan to take the next session. Our teacher, the painter Hiroko Momii is excellent. She is having an "open house" sale of her paintings this weekend in San Pedro (send me an e-mail if you are interested in going.)

Hiroko's painting "Attribute" is on the cover of Winter 2011 PV Art Center class schedule.

Hiroko Momii - paintings

Bluff Cove at Sunset

Purple sunset at The Cove.

(I am away on travel until next Saturday and this is an autopost.)

Powerful Sky (Skywatch Friday)

Somewhere on Montemalaga Road.

Join SkyWatch Friday.

At your service...

The always smiling and helpful employees of Malaga Bank at the this year's Palos Verdes Street Fair.