Rock Around the Block TONIGHT Downtown Torrance 
Today, Thursday, July 17th from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM the Torrance Historical Society is hosting the 10th annual 1950s-style family summer event in celebration of Torrance's All-America City Award -- one of America's original and most prestigious community recognition awards. The City received this award for "Growth without strain" back in the 1956 when Albert Isen was Mayor of Torrance.
This free event is open to the public and will be held in front of the Torrance Historical Society & Museum (1345 Post Avenue). Post Avenue will be blocked off from Cravens to Sartori, so guests can . . .
- View vintage cars on display along Post Avenue, courtesy of Cruisin' 50s Car Club, Touring A's and local car owners
- Bop to 50s music by DJ Ozzie
- Munch on burgers from the IN-N-OUT burger wagon (burgers served from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, nominal fee for food & beverages)
- See special exhibits featuring the original congratulatory telegram from President Eisenhower, along with the All-America City button & logo
- Play FUN games
- Check-out high school yearbooks -- the Torrance Historical Society has the largest collection
- Enter the hula hoop, bubble gum blowin', cake walk and pie eating contests - there are prizes!
The Bartlett Senior (over 50) Center will also be hosting an Open House this same night -- you can dine on their patio and listen to The South Bay Strummers (ukulele group)! The Torrance Woman's Club will have their 1950s Club scrapbook available for viewing. Also, the Torrelle's -- a group of City employees who sing 50s and 60s songs in a cappella, will entertain guests.
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Emergency 9-1-1
Non-Emergency: 310-328-3456
Provided By:
Torrance Police Department
Community Affairs Division
310-618-6391 or 310-618-6392
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Address/Location
Torrance Police Department
3300 Civic Center Dr
Torrance, CA 90503
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 310-328-3456