Lee Krasner

familiar themes.

At this time, Krasner’s works deal with themes of cyclical aspects of nature and seasons. But we still see the same familiar shapes: shards, vertical pieces and pillars, broken up but still visible.

Cornucopia, with its autumn colors, full of swirls like the wind, resemble the tones outdoors where Krasner lived in East Hampton, New York.

The title of the final work in the show, What Beast Must I Adore?, comes from an Arthur Rimbaud poem, which was written in black crayon on her studio wall. It was part of 24 works she did between 1959 and 1962 called The Umber Paintings. Made during a period of insomnia, the composition of brown and neutral tones with bold strokes is a departure for the colorist. But during the night she moves to painting in this deep umber and cream color palette embracing swirling gestural arcs. To not use color but to be so expressive Krasner clarifies her independence and greater confidence making these swirling arcs her mark even as important male artists like Mark Rothko were driving a turn away from this gesturalism toward broad expanses of saturated color.

A Through Line demonstrates Krasner’s independent vision and stylistic hallmarks. The works prove Krasner was resilient and dedicated, a visionary. In illustrating a continuity Krasner’s critics sometimes denied she had, the museum notes it disputes critiques of Krasner that are often gender biased. Today, Krasner is a revered artist whose importance to the history of art is finally garnering deserved recognition.

Museum director Prindle, who curated the exhibition, spoke about his inspiration and the events that led him to show Krasner’s works at this particular time.

“It was conversations with three graduate students in [the] School of Art that really got us thinking. At first, in the midst of #metoo conversations throughout our industry, we wanted to tell a Krasner story that didn’t center [on] her husband [Jackson Pollock]. That was a big concern of ours; we wanted to look at Lee Krasner’s work for its merits, not for how her personal life is tied to another artist who is a household name. As our project evolved, Krasner’s ability to rebuild and reinvent felt very timely as we began to imagine what things would look like after the worst of the pandemic. We wanted to put together an exhibition that could be an example of how to pull yourself back together and get back on the horse so to speak. Krasner was incredibly resilient, and everyone involved in this exhibition has found that inspiring.”

Lee Krasner: A Through Line will present additional programming in collaboration with the exhibition.

Time: 12 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, through May 19

Cost: Free

Details: www.csulb.edu/carolyn-campagnakleefeld-contemporary-art-museum

Venue: Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach

BIG NICK’S PIZZA

Tradition, variety and fast delivery or takeout—you get it all at Big Nick’s Pizza. The best selection of Italian specialties include hearty calzones, an array of pastas and our amazing selection of signature pizzas. We are taking all safety precautions to protect our diners and staff. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on new developments. Call for fast delivery or to place a pick up order. Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Big Nicks’ Pizza, 1110 N. Gaffey St., San Pedro, 310-732-5800, www.bignickspizza.com

1111 BISTRO AT LA HARBOR COLLEGE

Come experience the French flair at 1111 Bistro at Los Angeles Harbor College.

Open Tuesday and Thursday for lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting Feb. 23 through March 2. The Bistro is run by students serving à la cart and 3-course meals.

1111 Bistro on the LA Harbor College campus, 1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington, culinaryreservations@ lahc.edu

BUONO’S AUTHENTIC PIZZERIA

Family owned and operated since 1965, Buono’s is famous for award-winning brick oven baked pizza.

Buono’s also offers classic Italian dishes and sauces based on tried-andtrue family recipes and hand-selected fresh ingredients. All you can eat Trip to Italy Lunch Buffet is back. Dine-in and patio service, takeout and delivery.

Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Buono’s Pizzeria, corner of 6th and Centre sts., Little Italy San Pedro, 310-547-0655, www.buonospizza.com

HAPPY DINER #1

The Happy Diner #1 in Downtown San Pedro isn’t your average diner. The selections range from Italian- and Mexican-influenced entrées to American Continental. Happy Diner chefs are always creating something new—take your pick of grilled salmon over pasta or tilapia and vegetables prepared any way you like. Dine in or al fresco or call for takeout. Hours: Mon.-Wed. 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sun. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Happy Diner #1, 617 S. Centre St., San Pedro, 310-241-0917, www.happydinersp.com

HAPPY DINER #2

Built on the success of Happy Diner #1, Happy Diner #2 offers American favorites like omelets and burgers, fresh salads, plus pasta and Mexican dishes are served. Order online for delivery or call for pickup.

Hours: Mon. - Sat. 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Happy Diner #2, 1931 N. Gaffey St., San Pedro, 310-935-2933, www.happydinersp.com

HAPPY DELI

The Happy Deli is a small place with a big menu. Food is made-to-order using the freshest ingredients. Breakfast burritos and breakfast sandwiches include a small coffee. For lunch or dinner select from fresh salads, wraps, buffalo wings, cold and hot sandwiches, burgers and dogs. Order online or call for takeout or delivery. Hours: Mon. - Sat. 6 am. to 8 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Happy Deli, 530 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro, 424-364-0319, www. happydelisp.com

KO-RYU RAMEN SAN PEDRO

Serving Japanese dishes and signature ramen bowls. Or order your ramen to fit your taste buds perfectly by customizing your own bowl. Order as many toppings as you want and add just the level of heat to suit your taste. Now serving sake and Sopporo beer. Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun. 12 to 9 p.m. Ko-Ryu Ramen, 362 W. 6th St., San Pedro, 310-935-2886, www.koryuramen.com

PINA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Pina’s

Mexican Restaurant serves traditonal Mexican food from Michoacan for breakfast through dinner, and is known for specialty enchiladas, burritos, tacos and mariscos served in a comfortable, casual dining atmosphere. Pina’s now has a full bar and outside dining, so come on by for a real margarita! Party trays for any occasion. Hours: Sun. - Wed. 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Thurs. - Sat. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pina’s Mexican Restaurant, 1430 W. 25th St., San Pedro, 310-547-4621, www.pinasmexicanrestaurant.com

SAN PEDRO BREWING COMPANY

A micro brewery and American grill, SPBC features handcrafted award-winning ales and lagers served with creative pastas, BBQ, sandwiches, salads and burgers. Order your growlers, house drafts and cocktails to go (with food purchase)!

Open daily 12 to 8 p.m. for indoor or al fresco dining, takeout and delivery.. San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W. 6th St., San Pedro, 310-831-5663, www.sanpedrobrewing.com

Music

March 2

Logan Hone

An exuberant evening of feelgood saxophone jams along with a few ragtime piano pieces and banjo ditties sprinkled in.

Time: 7 p.m., March 2

Cost: Free

Details: https://tinyurl.com/Eclectic-with-Logan-Hone

Venue: Collage, 731 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro

March 3

Sweet Seasons

Sweet Seasons is a tribute to the legendary Carole King. There have been few singer/songwriters that have been as prolific and impactful as Carole King.

Time: 8 p.m., March 3

Cost: $20

Details: https://tinyurl.com/sweetseasons-carol-King

Venue: Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro

Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps

Teresa James and her band move effortlessly from Texas-style grease and blues into Memphis soul or New Orleans-flavored grooves.

Time: 8 p.m., March 3

Cost: $23 and up

Details: https://grandvision.org/ event/teresa-james-the-rhythmtramps

Venue: The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro

March 10

Bob Malone

He is known for his high-energy piano rock and blues concerts, his recorded work with Ringo Starr and many others, and as a member of John Fogerty’s touring band.

Time: 8 p.m., March 10

Cost: $25

Details: https://grandvision.org/ event/bob-malone-2

Venue: The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro

March 11

DakhaBrakha

Ukrainian quartet DakhaBrakha returns to The Theatre at Ace Hotel following their raucous sold-out 2022 engagement. Meaning “give/ take” in the old Ukrainian language, their name signals the quartet’s unique brand of musical “ethno-chaos.”

Time: 8 p.m., March 11

Cost: $40 to $61

Details: cap.ucla.edu

Venue: The Theatre at Ace Hotel, 929 S. Broadway, Los Angeles

Long Beach Symphony

Long Beach Symphony performs Ana Lara’s Angeles de Llama y Hielo. Mexican composer Ana Lara is among the most notable, versatile, and highly respected classical music composers at work in Mexico today. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. preconcert talk that promises additional insights into the evening’s music.

Time: 8 p.m., March 11

Cost: $32 and up

Details: 562-436-3203

Venue: Terrace Theater, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach

Folk Legends the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos

Share an evening of great music from folk legends starring The Kingston Trio and The Limeliters.

March 12

Tribute to Women in Music

Southern California Brass Consortium partners with the Alliance for Women Film Composers to perform a program featuring works composed exclusively by women. This concert will be moderated by musicologist Dr. Rachel O’Connor and will feature five commissioned world premieres by award-winning film, television, and video game composers.

Time: 4 p.m., March 12

Cost: $10 to $26

Details: https://tinyurl.com/brassconsortium

Venue: El Camino College, Marsee Auditorium, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance

Herb Alpert and Lani Hall

Get ready for “happy music made by happy people.” That’s how the New York Times described performances by Herb Alpert and his wife Lani Hall.

Time: 7 p.m., March 12

Cost: $55 to $85

Details: 562-916-8500; cerritoscenter.com

Venue: Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos

March 17

The Bracken Band St. Paddy’s Party

This show features Irish jigs, misty moor ballads, rowdy rebel songs and traditional folk reels, led by Irish singer/guitarist Marian Tomas Griffin. Lyons Academy of Irish Dance will open the show.

Time: 8 p.m., March 17

Cost: $23 and up

Details: https://grandvision.org/ event/the-bracken-band-st-patricks-day-party/

Venue: The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro

Entertainment

March 9

Open Mic Night

To perform, sign up at 6:30 p.m.

The first 12 sign-ups are guaranteed to perform, with additional artists as time allows.

Time: 7 to 9 p.m., March 9

Cost: Free

Details: www.grandvision.org/ event/open-mic-night-6

Venue: The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro

March 11

Fred Crawford

This is a 90-minute comedy, monologue, pantomime, impressions of actors from Hollywood’s “golden age” and tap dance revue.

Time: 7 p.m., March 11

Cost: $20

Details: https://tinyurl.com/FredCrawford-performs

Venue: Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro

Theater

March 2

Kristina Wong Sweatshop

Overlord

On day three of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wong began sewing masks out of old bed sheets and bra straps on her Hello Kitty sewing machine. Soon, she was leading the Auntie Sewing Squad, a work-from-home sweatshop of hundreds of volunteers — including children and her own mother — to fix the U.S. public health care system while in quarantine.

Time: 8 p.m., March 11

Cost: $60 to $90

Details: 562-916-8500; cerritoscenter.com

Venue: Cerritos Center for

Venue: Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City

March 10

Amélie the Musical

Amélie is a unique young woman who perceives the world in extraordinary ways. One day, she decides to do random acts of kindness to enrich the lives of the people around her.

Time: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and 3 p.m., Sunday March 10 through 26

Cost: $15 to $25

Details: https://tinyurl.com/amelie-the-musical

Venue: El Camino College, Campus Theater, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance

All in the Timing

This critically acclaimed evening of comedies will remind you of a polished Pick of the Vine — combining wit, intellect, satire and just plain fun — served as a series of short plays.

Time: 8 p.m., Friday, Saturday 2 p.m., Sunday, March 10 to March 26

Cost: $20 to $30

Details: 310-512-6030 voicemail or text: 424-203-4707; https://tinyurl.com/all-in-the-timing

Venue: Little Fish Theatre, 777 S. Centre St., San Pedro

First Thursday ArtWalk

Join the March First Thursday ArtWalk where you can visit dozens of galleries, highlighting local and international artists, dine in the Waterfront Arts District’s many restaurants with patio seating and enjoy live music on the corner of 6th and Mesa by Code 4.

Time: 6 to 9 p.m., March 2

Cost: Free

Details: https://tinyurl.com/firstThursday-ArtWalk-tour

Venue: Downtown San Pedro, 4th St. to 8th St. and Harbor Blvd. to Pacific Ave.

Telling Stories

Various artists along with the Wednesday Gang Quilting Group and the El Camino College Anthropology Student Association use painting, puppetry, recipe sharing, quilt making, culinary performance and photography. Workshops happen daily. ECC’s Anthropology Student Association is creating the title wall: Our Stories: A Self-Portrait of El Camino College.

Time: 2 to 5 p.m., through March 9

Cost: Free

Details: https://tinyurl.com/tellingstories-El-Camino

Time: 8 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, 2 and 8 p.m., Saturday and 1 and 6:30 p.m., Sunday, through March 15

Cost: $30 and up

Details: 213-628-2772; CenterTheatreGroup.org and Eroded Histories. This ingallery event will explore the art of the exhibition and the science and history surrounding its inspiration, the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m., March 4. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays, through March 25

Cost: Free

Details: http://ow.ly/tzly50N2oaj

Venue: Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro

Connective Threads Fiber Art from Southern California

Organized by Palos Verdes Art Center and curated by Carrie Burckle and Jo Lauria, Connective Threads provides a window into what is currently engaging fiber artists, even as this discipline continues to evolve and change

Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through April 15

Cost: Free

Details: https://pvartcenter.org/ connective-threads

Venue: PVAC, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes

Lee Krasner: A Through Line

The exhibition provides a context to explore important abstract paintings and collages from the 1940s to the early 1960s. The exhibition includes four of the five Krasner works held in the Museum’s Gordon F. Hampton Collection and rarely exhibited works on loan.

Time: 12 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, through May 19

Cost: Free

Details: www.csulb.edu/carolyncampagna-kleefeld-contemporary-art-museum

Venue: Carolyn Campagna

Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach

Yolanda Gonzalez

The Museum of Latin American Art will be hosting the first in-depth exhibition of the Chicana artist Yolanda Gonzalez, including a variety of sculptures, paintings and prints.

Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., through July 30

Cost: Free on Sunday $15 general admission, $10 for students and seniors

Details: https://molaa.org/2023yolanda-gonzalez

Venue: The Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach

March 11

FILM March 2

LA Harbor International Film Festival

LAHIFF begins with “Read the Book, See the Movie’’ featuring The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. Opening night, March 3, features Young Frankenstein which will kick off the 50th anniversary of the film’s debut. Other programs include New Filmmakers LA and Doc Sundays.

Time: Various, March 2 to 5

Cost: $8 to $10

Details: www.laharborfilmfest. com

Venue: Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro

Tongues Untied

Join a screening of Marlon Riggs’s documentary film Tongues Untied (1989), in conjunction with the exhibition Clifford Prince King: Yesterday and Beyond. Enjoy an introduction by Diana Anselmo, Ph.D., assistant professor of Critical Studies and Q&A following the screening.

Time: 6 to 8 p.m., March 2

Cost: Free

Details: 562-985-4111; https://www.csulb.edu/parkingand-transportation-services

Venue: Cal State University Long Beach, University Theatre, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach

March 4

San Pedro International Film Festival

The Oscar Nominated Shorts Series will be screened at the Terrace Starlight Cinemas with the documentary category March 4 and live action March 11.

Time: Various, March 4 to 17

Cost: $15 and up

Details: www.spiffest.org

Venue: Terrace Starlight Cinemas, 28901 S. Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes

March 13

10 Questions for the Dalai Lama

In this 2006 documentary film, filmmaker Rick Ray meets with Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama at his monastery in Dharamsala, India. Ray asks him 10 questions during the course of the interview.

Time: 3 p.m, March 13

Cost: $14 to $16

Details: https://tinyurl. com/4t3k79d8

Venue: El Camino College, Marsee Auditorium,16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance

Dance

March 10

Memphis Jookin’

Direct from Memphis, Tenn., this show features renowned dance artist and choreographer Lil Buck in an ode to Lil Buck’s hometown and to the singular dance style known as Memphis Jookin’.

Time: 8 p.m., March 10

Cost: $10 to $100

Details: https://www.carpenterarts.org/event/memphis-jookinthe-show

Venue: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach

Food

March 16

Cost: $5 to $20 and specials

Details: https://cambodianrestaurantweeklb.com

Venue: Various participating locations

Community

March 4

Marine Science & Art Workshop

Join an afternoon of science and art where you will learn about seafood with the MMCC education team, covering topics like sustainability, fisheries and endangered marine mammals. Then, AGCC artist-teacher Anna Erneholm will lead a workshop in making origami marine mammals.

Time: 1 to 3 p.m., March 4

Cost: Free Details: https://tinyurl.com/artand-marine-science

Venue: Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro

Outdoor Volunteer Day

Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy to volunteer on a breathtaking coastal reserve helping restore wildlife habitat. Students can receive community service hours.

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., March 4 and March 25

Cost: Free Details: https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/

Venue: Abalone Cove Reserve, 5970 Palos Verdes Dr. South, Rancho Palos Verdes

George F. Canyon Guided Nature Preserve Walk

You will be guided by a trained naturalist to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat with views of the LA Basin. Meet outside on the back deck of the George F. Canyon Nature Center. Parking in the preserve lot. No RSVP required. Rain cancels.

Time: 10:30 a.m., March 4

Cost: Free Details: www.pvplc.org/calendarguided-nature-walks

Venue: George F. Canyon Nature Center, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates

March 12

Bromeliads for the Home and Garden

Jerry Robinson, vice president of Rainforest Flora Inc., a tillandsia, bromeliad and exotic plant nursery, will share his vast knowledge of bromeliads and how they save water.

Time: 1 p.m., March 12

Cost: Free for members and their guests. Non-members with garden admission, $15

Details: southcoastcss.org

Venue: South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula

March 15

Peck Park Canyon Exercise Walks

On the third Wednesday of every month, meet for a walk. Meet in the lower Peck Park Canyon parking lot.

Time: 9 a.m., March 15

Cost: Free Details: https://www.laparks.org/ park/peck

Venue: Peck Park, 560 N. Western Ave., San Pedro

March 17

Venue: El Camino College Art Gallery, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance March 4

Rock Records of the Future

Join a conversation with Richard Turner, Michael Davis and Paul Harris, the artists of Uplifting Tales

Unforgotten:

The Art of JD Smith

The USS Iowa reopens its art gallery, Alfa Romeo Tango to present paintings by LA-based artist and Navy veteran J.D. Smith.

Time: 5 to 8 p.m., March 11

Cost: Free

Details: https://tinyurl.com/ussiowa-museum-exhibit

Venue: USS Iowa Museum, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro

Long Beach Cambodian Restaurant Week

This event is an opportunity to support local Cambodia Town while food lovers get to eat, drink and try new places. Featured eateries will offer a Long Beach Cambodian restaurant week special or offer feature $5, $10, $15 and $20 menus at participating Cambodian restaurants and food businesses across Long Beach.

Time: March 16 through March 23

Collected Treasures Estate Sale

You will find beautiful linens, China, silver, fine and costume jewelry at Collected Treasures, a curated collection of special items at special prices.

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 17 and 18

Cost: Free

Details: https://pvartcenter.org

Venue: Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes

Job Opps

RLNews is looking for freelance food and music writers who are knowledgeable about Harbor Area restaurants, culture and music scenes. Committment to writing to deadline is a must. Having a strong social media following and bi-lingual skills is a plus. Submit inquiries and any links to your writing to editor@randomlengthsnews. com or call 310-519-1442 weekdays.

Job Training

COMPUTER & IT TRAINING PROGRAM! Train ONLINE to get the skills to become a Computer & Help Desk Professional now! Grants and Scholarships available for certain programs for qualified applicants. Call CTI for details! 888-281-1442 (M-F 8am-6pm ET). Computer with internet is required.

Attention Active Duty & Military Veterans & Family! Begin a new career and earn your Degree at CTI! Online Computer & Medical training available for Veterans & Families! To learn more, call 866243-5931. (M-F 8am-6pm ET). Computer with internet is required

HOME & GARDEN

BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME with energy efficient new windows! They will increase your home’s value & decrease your energy bills. Replace all or a few! Call now to get your free, no-obligation quote. 844-335-2217.

Gutter Guards and Replacement Gutters Inbound. Never clean your gutters again! Affordable, professionally installed gutter guards protect your gutters and home from debris and leaves forever! For a FREE Quote call: 844-499-0277.

BCI Walk In Tubs are now on SALE! Be one of the first 50 callers and save $1,500! CALL 844-514-