On Monday, Madrid’s Museo Nacional del Prado attributed “Colossus,” a work long thought to have been painted by Francisco de Goya, to one of his apprentices. The work, of a giant striding the earth as terrified villagers flee, may have been inspired by Spain’s wars with Napoleon in the early 19th century. A major attraction at [...]
Thursday, January 29, 2009
The Palos Verdes Library District is pleased to welcome a Foreign Film presented by Chadwick International Cinema (ChIC). Show time starts at 5:30pm, Thursday, February 19 in the Peninsula Center Library Community Room. The film is free and open to the public. Following the film, there may be a brief discussion facilitated by Chadwick students [...]
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Join Kitty Lim of the South Bay Chinese School for a program from 10:30am to 12:30pm in the Annex demonstrating the preparation of authentic Chinese cuisine. Stay and sample delicious dishes such as spicy Kung Pao Chicken and a healthy vegetarian medley called Vegetable Delight. Rice and tea will accompany the tastings. The Annex is [...]
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Want to learn how to make authentic Chinese cuisine? Join Kitty Lim of the South Bay Chinese School from 10:30am to 12:30pm on Tuesday, February 17 in the Annex. Stay and sample delicious dishes such as spicy Kung Pao Chicken and a healthy vegetarian medley called Vegetable Delight. Rice and tea will accompany the tastings. This [...]
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
The Gates Foundation, Rotary International, and the German and British governments have committed to donating $630 million dollars over the next few years to eradicate polio. It is estimated that the campaign will need nearly $2 billion more to eliminate the disease by 2013. The World Health Organization launched its eradication program in 1988, and [...]
Monday, January 19, 2009
The Palos Verdes Library District presents a series of classical music performances at various dates and times throughout the spring season at Peninsula Center Library. Classical Music Series 2009: Anna Volovitch – Piano 2pm, Saturday, February 7, Peninsula Center Library Internationally accomplished pianist Anna Volovitch began her music studies at the age of seven at [...]
Monday, January 19, 2009
The Palos Verdes Library District is pleased to present: Inauguration Day 2009 including live audio and video at the Annex starting at 9:00am, January 20 Barack Obama will become the 44th President of the United States and the first African-American to hold this high office.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Beginning tomorrow, the federal government will begin offering a new free service aimed at helping families compile their health histories. These “family health trees” will make it easier for physicians to look for patterns of inherited illnesses and help determine potential health risks. The online tool, which is private, will be available at https://familyhistory.hhs.gov. Users [...]
Monday, January 5, 2009
The United Nations and the International Astronomical Union have designated 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy. Tomorrow marks the U.S. kick-off at the American Astronomical Society’s annual conference in the Long Beach Convention Center. The opening ceremony of the conference, at 7:45 pm, is open to the public, and will feature the world premiere of a [...]
Monday, January 5, 2009
Beginning in January, the Palos Verdes Library District presents a series of classical music performances at various dates and times throughout the spring season at Peninsula Center Library. 2009 Classical Music Series: Robin Bae – Piano 2pm, Sunday, January 18, Peninsula Center Library Robin Bae is a talented and promising young pianist. A student [...]
Friday, January 30, 2009
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