Holiday Dining and Activity Hours on Catalina Island 2016

 Take a look at Catalina Island's Holiday Dining Hours!

Restaurant	Phone	Hours
		12/24	12/25	12/31	1/1
Antonio’s Cabaret	310-510-0008	11am-9pm	11am-9pm	8am-2am	8am-9am
Avalon Grille	310-510-7494	11:30am-9pm	11:30am-9pm	11:30am-9:30pm, NYE Party til 1am	11:30am-9pm
Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co.	310-510-2447	5am-3pm	Closed	5am-9pm	5am-7pm
Mr. Ning’s Chinese Garden	310-510-1161	11am-9pm	11am-9pm	11am-9pm	11am-9pm
Coney Island West	310-510-0763	9am-3pm	Closed	9am-6pm	9am-6pm
DC3 at the Airport	310-510-2196	8am-4pm	8am-4pm	8am-4pm	8am-4pm
El Galleon Restaurant	310-510-1188	10am-9pm	10am-9pm w/ Karaoke	11am-10pm NYE Party til 1am	11am-10pm w/ Karaoke
Eric’s on the Pier	310-510-0894	9am-Close	9am-Close	9am-Close	9am-Close
Lobster Trap	310-510-8585	11am-Close	11am-Close	11am-Close	11am-Close
Mi Casita’s	310-510-1772	Call for hours	Call for hours	Call for hours	Call for hours
Original Antonio’s	310-510-0060	11am-10pm	11am-5pm	11am-12am	11am-10pm
Original Jack’s Country Kitchen	310-510-1199	6am-2pm	6am-2pm	6am-2pm	6am-2pm
Steve’s Steakhouse	310-510-0333	Open-8pm	Closed	Open-8pm	Open-8pm
Maggie’s Blue Rose	310-510-3300	11am-10pm	Closed	11am-10pm	11am-10pm
Descanso Beach Club	310-510-7410	11am-4pm	11am-4pm	11am-4pm	11am-4pm
Blue Water Grill	310-510-3474	11am-7pm	Closed	11am-9pm	11am-7pm

The Wonders of Buffalo Milk on Catalina Island

I know that drinking buffalo milk might sound a little odd from what we are used to. However Catalina Island has a signature drink named Buffalo Milk that you should definitely try out. This particular alcoholic beverage has different ingredients but zero buffalo milk in it. The name is
attributed to the bison that roam around the island. So don’t get confused and when you visit Catalina Island and ask for our Buffalo Milk. Buffalo Milk is made out of vodka, banana crème, kalua, cocoa crème, and some other special ingredients that make it just perfect.

Find of of the Catalina Hot Spots like El Galleon and get yourself a glass!

Thanksgiving Dinner at El Galleon - 2016

Join up with your friends and family this Thanksgiving at El Galleon. With a variety of menu options, you can find your favorite traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Stuff yourself then enjoy the Island!

For more information please visit catalinahotspots.com

Catalina Island Conservancy’s Conservation & Education Symposium

Join Conservancy biologists, educators and invited researchers and scientists for intimate discussions of Catalina Island natural history discoveries and scientific advances at this annual, day-long, eagerly awaited series of presentations. 

Halloween in the Garden - 2016

Join the Catalina Island Conservancy for a Halloween in the Garden spooktacular on Sunday, October 30th. The event takes place from from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden.

Oktoberfest - First Fridays at the Museum

You are invited to First Fridays at the Museum! Once a month the Catalina Island Museum offers evening hours for residents and visitors to enjoy its galleries and Museum Store. This month’s event features an Oktoberfest theme. Enjoy German beer, microbrews and homemade pretzels while listening to German music on the museum’s second level. Explore the museum’s galleries, experience the digital theater and indulge in the Museum Store. Folks in authentic costumes, a variety of games and free giveaways will add to the fun during this festive event!

The museum will re-open for this event at 6:00 pm. Additional beer, soda, water and pretzels available for purchase.

The Original Catalina Wine Mixer

It’s the %$#&*@^ Catalina Wine Mixer! Join us for the 2nd Annual Catalina Wine Mixer at Descanso Beach Club! Experience the classic event from Step Brothers, full of fun, live bands, DJs, gourmet food and fine wine on Catalina Island. You don’t want to miss this event. Mark your calendar!

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, September 23

7:30pm – Screening of Step Brothers – Casino Theatre

10:00pm – ‘Step Brothers’ theme party – Avalon Grille with DJ K Fresh

Channel your Inner Brennan or Dale or Nancy or Alice

Come to our Step Brothers Theme Party dressed as your favorite Step Brothers character for a chance to win:

A Meet & Greet with the Dan Band (Sunday 9/25)

A future night’s stay at Pavilion Hotel with round trip boat transportation and two Zip Line Eco Tours

Saturday, September 24

Descanso Beach Club

6:30pm – DJ Ayla | The Joy Formidable

8:30pm – KONGOS serves up a signature sound with accordion accents and a side of slide guitar that’s purely irresistible.

Sunday, September 25

Descanso Beach Club

Doors open at 12:30 pm

2pm – 8:30 pm – DJ Ayla | Everett Coast | Adam Lasher |Machine Heart | Erick Macek

8:30pm – The Dan Band featuring Dan Finnerty, made famous in The Hangover and Old School, returns with hilarious covers of rock classics.

Tickets and more information

September Chamber Mixer

The Catalina Art Association welcomes all Chamber members, artists and invited guests to the September Mixer, the official kick off to the 58th Annual Festival of Art! 

Thursday, September 15th

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Event Tent on Wrigley Stage

Hosted by the Catalina Art Association

Catering by Cafe Metropole

RSVP REQUIRED

Call the Chamber at 310-510-1520 or register online – Register Now

By Tuesday, 9/13: Members $10; Non-Members/Guests $15

After Tuesday, 9/13: Members $15; Non-Members/Guests $20

Kids Fishing Derby

Free activity! Bring your own rod & reel or dropline (or purchase on the Green Pier) and join our fishing guide! Prizes awarded every week following the derby. Bait & gear also available on the Pier. 7am-9am every Wednesday, from June 29 through August 31st

Beach Parties at Descanso Beach Club

Head to Descanso Beach Club on select dates throughout the summer for great live music and drink specials, from 2-5pm.

Sat, August 13 – DJ – Beach Party – Johnny James

Sun, August 14 – Live Music  – Tom Solis

Sat, August 20 – DJ – Beach Party – Kevin Sevilliano

Sun, August 21 – Live Music – Adam Lasher

Beach Parties at Descanso Beach Club

Head to Descanso Beach Club on select dates throughout the summer for great live music and drink specials, from 2-5pm.

Sat, July 30 – DJ – Beach Party  – Kevin Sevilliano

Sun, July 31 – Live Music –  Christian Arteaga

Sat, August 6 – DJ – Beach Party – Kevin Sevilliano

Sun, August 7 – Live Music – Adam Lasher

Summer Beach Bingo (Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday)

Bring your beach chair and some friends to the South Beach Lifeguard stand every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from 6:00-7:00pm. Bingo cards are $1 each and participants can win fun local prizes. City of Avalon Recreation Department

Beach Partes at Descanso Beach

Head to Descanso Beach Club on select dates throughout the summer for great live music and drink specials, from 2-5pm!

• Sat, June 25 – DJ – Beach Party – Kevin Sevilliano

• Sun, June 26 – Live Music – Adam Lasher

Catalina Island Museum Grand Opening

The Grand Opening Celebration of the new Museum’s Ada Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Building on 217 Metropole Avenue will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 18th at 10am. A series of grand opening events will run through July 4th. The Museum is open from 10am to 5pm daily.

For more information please visit www.catalinamuseum.org

Smash Mouth Live at the DBC

Back by popular demand, the Descanso Beach Club Summer Concert Series is a unique opportunity to groove to the sounds of big name bands in a beautiful one-of-a-kind beachside setting!

www.liveatdbc.com

Saturday, May 28: Smash Mouth

Catalina Island Museum Silent Film Benefit

Saturday, May 21
1:00 pm, Avalon Casino Theatre

One day each year, the Catalina Island Museum Silent Film Benefit offers a rare and authentic 1920s cinema experience in the historic Avalon Casino Theatre.

Experience the unique opportunity to view two of the funniest silent films ever produced: “One Week” starring Buster Keaton and “The Kid Brother” starring Harold Lloyd. The highly acclaimed Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra will provide live musical accompaniment in the historic Avalon Casino Theater. Period dress is encouraged. 1pm-3:30pm.

For more information visit the Website

Cinco De Mayo at Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant - 2016

All day celebration Thursday, May 5 in the upstairs patio at Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant. Enjoy food & drink specials all day and Mexican karaoke. Food & drink specials are available beginning Thursday, May 5th through Sunday, May 8th. at Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant, 111 Clarissa Ave

The 2016 Spring Festival

Food, Music & Games! Join the community on Front Street from 5pm to 9pm for an afternoon of fun for the whole family. City of Avalon Recreation Department. 

For more information please contact: 310-510-0220

21st Annual Conservancy Ball

Saturday, April 9, 2016 | 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Avalon Casino Ballroom, Catalina Island 

This year’s theme – IMAGINE CATALINA – highlights the Conservancy’s strategic vision to secure the ecological health of the Island while enhancing the ability for you and future generations to enjoy its beauty and tranquility.

At this year’s Conservancy Ball, we will launch the IMAGINE CATALINA capital campaign and honor the 13 years of service by Dr. Ann Muscat, president and CEO of the Conservancy, as she looks toward her retirement at the end of 2016. IMAGINE CATALINA builds on the successful work of the Conservancy’s past four decades and “imagines” how this vitally important organization can evolve and advance its expertise, experience and resources to serve not only this beautiful Island, but a greater good that goes beyond its shores.

For more information, visit this link.

Catalina Island Concert Series on Wrigley Plaza Stage: Emerald Isle featuring the Humble Hooligans - 19th March 2016

The Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce and Xceptional Music Company are pleased to present this FREE, family friendly Concert Series, next to the Bay on Wrigley Plaza Stage. Concert is from 5pm to 10pm. A Beer & Wine Garden will be available beginning at 12 noon. Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. 310-510-1520, www.CatalinaChamber.com

St. Patrick's Day Party at El Galleon

 Celebrate the luck of the Irish all at El Galleon’s annual St. Paddy’s party on Thursday from noon to midnight with Happy Hour drink specials, a hearty selection of Irish lunch and dinner specials and live Karaoke featuring your all-time favorite Irish songs. Happy hour, dinner and lunch specials are available from Thursday, March 17 through Sunday, March 20th. El Galleon Restaurant. 310-510-1188, www.CatalinaHotSpots.com

An Evening with Oscar

An Evening with Oscar - February 28th, 2016

Please join us at for An Evening with Oscar at the Casino Ballroom, an event to benefit the Catalina Island Medical Center. Guests have the opportunity to watch the live Oscar telecast, enjoy a buffet dinner, and bid on silent and live auctions items. 5pm – 11pm. Catalina Island Medical Center Foundation. 310-510-5160, www.aneveningwithoscar.org

35th Annual Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup

USC’s Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber and Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies–Catalina Conservation Divers are proud to host Catalina Island’s 35th Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup, one of the largest annual dive events in Southern California. The event began in the 1970s in an effort to cleanup Avalon Harbor, and this event is the only time diving is permitted in the Harbor.

Southern California divers have made the Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup one of their premier social events of the year. Divers retrieve trash and lost items from Avalon Harbor, and revel in the warm friendly atmosphere of Catalina Island. Last year, approximately 500 participants recovered 2,940 pounds of trash. Proceeds from the event will benefit USC’s Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber and Wrigley Institute Scientific Diving Program.

Registration

Register online at www.usc.edu/esvp, code: 35thCleanup

Non-Divers: $25

Divers:

$50 January 1^st – February 13^th$60 Day-of Registration at Wrigley Stage

Each diver must bring the following completed forms to check-in.

• Safe Diving Practices Form (PDF)
• Informed Consent and Waiver of Release Form (PDF)

2016 Dive Locations (Map Here)

• Casino Landing
• Step Beach
• Green Pier
• Lover’s Cove

Schedule of Events

7:00-9:00 AM		Check-in for Pre-registered Divers (Dive Locations)
7:00-9:00 AM		Day-of Registration (Wrigley Stage)
9:00 AM		Dive Master/Diver Orientations (Dive Locations)
9:30-11:00 AM		Divers in Water (Dive Locations)
11:00 AM		All Divers Out of Water (MANDATORY)
1:00 PM		Door Prize Drawing (Wrigley Stage)
1:00-3:00 PM		Award Ceremony (Wrigley Stage)

T-Shirt Design Contest

35th Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup design, 2016 winner Emily Phelan

Congratulations to Emily Phelan for the winner of this year's Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup t-shirt contest.

2016 Sponsors

Each year our sponsors are a key part of the Underwater Cleanup's success! As one of the largest dive events in Southern California, your company will get direct exposure to dive clubs and individual divers attending the Cleanup. See our 2016 Sponsors!

Have your company logo displayed on the WIES-CCD website. Send us your support response early and get your logo up on the webpage soon!

Primary Sponsor –	total retail value of prizes or cash donation of $750+
Major Sponsor –	total retail value of prizes or cash donation of $400-$749
Participant –	total retail value of prizes or cash donation of $50-$399

PRIZES should be sent via UPS, FedEx, or DHL to:

Avalon Underwater Cleanup/CCD
c/o Bob and Tina Kennedy
Scuba Luv
126 Catalina Ave.
Avalon, CA 90704

Download the Sponsor Form here (PDF)

For more information, email cleanupsponsor@gmail.com.

2016 Volunteers

Sign up to volunteer for the 35^th Annual Avalon Underwater Cleanup. Various roles from calling sponsors to event day help are sought! For more information, email wies-ccd@usc.edu.

Questions?

Email wies-ccd@usc.edu or contact the USC Hyperbaric Chamber at (310) 510-4020.

Rejuvenate at the Island Spa Catalina

A remarkable place to relax, rejuvenate and play, Island Spa Catalina, offers the ultimate escape for the day, before and after you play. The Island Company has launched Catalina Island’s first-ever destination resort spa. Reflecting Catalina Island’s rich history and relaxed seaside vibe, Island Spa Catalina offers a variety of thoughtfully selected treatments and rejuvenating therapies with intrinsic island botanicals. Located inside the historical El Encanto building, the Spa features 15,000 square feet of indoor bliss and includes a variety of outdoor experiential spaces including luxurious lounges, a soaking pool and the vista deck.

For more information, visit the WEBSITE.

Live Karaoke at El Galleon!

When: Thursday to Sunday every week
Where: El Galleon, Catalina Island

Don't forget about the good time that roll at El Galleon from Thursday to Sunday every week. Enjoy singers from all walks of life that sing their hearts out in an attempt to entertain the masses. So drink up and enjoy the show!