Catalina Island Museum is pleased to welcome visitors this summer with a variety of programs and culturally enriching activities throughout July and August.
Experience the island through the eyes of some of its longest residents with the Catalina Story Project Films. Saturday, July 24 features a double-screening of two recent films: ROSIE and Lolo and The Barbershop. Sweet and heartfelt ROSIE takes a trip down memory lane with local resident Rosie Cadman as she reminisces about her time running the fish market at the end of the pier. The film Lolo and The Barbershop highlights the life of Lolo Saldana from his childhood on the island to the Chicago Cubs spring training, WWII and present day working as a fulltime barber. Both Cadman and Saldana plan to attend and will be available for questions. The screening begins at 8:15 pm in the outdoor Ackerman Family Amphitheater. Wine, beer, soda, water and movie snacks will be available for purchase. Tickets are free for members and $10 fo
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Pick n Pay CEO steps down, successor appointed
Pick n Pay CEO, Richard Brasher, will step down from the helm of the South African retail giant after eight successful years. Brasher, who took over from Nick Badminton in 2013, has earned high praise during his tenure for turning around the fortunes of the company. Brasher took office amidst consecutive years of declining profits and market share, which was given up to competitors such as Woolworths and Shoprite.
Given the tough macro-economic landscape and low economic growth that South Africa has experienced over the last decade, Brasher has delivered consistently over his tenure and has left the company in good standing.