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Hot (A)live theatre at MOLAA

By Greggory Moore
The Museum of Latin American Art’s first-ever theatrical event was business as usual for Alive Theatre, who in their short existence have formed a habit of making non-traditional venues fit to their purposes, purposes that have ranged from the high literary to burlesque and camp. On March 29 it was José Rivera’s […]

An Open Letter to Long Beach Opera, et al.

( Art and CenterStage and Community and Culture and Events and Multi-Media and Music and Reviews and Theatre )

To all concerned with Long Beach Opera’s production of Ricky Ian Gordon’s “Orpheus and Euridice”:
Greetings.
I attended the February 19, 2008, performance “Orpheus and Euridice”. Let me blow right past a heartfelt but admittedly generic “Bravo!” and mention a small number of the specific things for which I’d like to commend you:
*The score itself is […]

Opera at the Belmont Pool

( Art and Culture and Events and Multi-Media and Music and Previews and Theatre )

By Greggory Moore
For three nights in February, Long Beach Opera is mounting a bold production of Ricky Ian Gordon’s Orpheus and Euridice at the Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool.
Recently arrived from his native New York and sitting in a Sunset Beach diner, Gordon quotes from the libretto and reflects on the circumstances surrounding the opera’s composition:
“‘As […]

Jonathan Richman Performed at {open}…

( Art and CenterStage and Community and Culture and Events and Music and Reviews )

…and You Missed It
By Greggory Moore
I had never heard of Jonathan Richman—by name, anyway (see below)—and dropped by {open} on December 1 really just to say hello. The show had begun promptly at (or near) its scheduled 8 p.m. start time and was already underway as I stepped through the door. Although I […]

Schooled In Song - A Benefit Concert

On September 8th a group of talented local musicians will be sharing their gifts in an intimate acoustic performance at the Carpenter Center to raise funds in support of Arts programs for kids in Long Beach schools. Justin Hectus, one of the event’s organizers, and a long-time supporter of arts and music in Long […]

The Westside Mural Project

( Art and Community and Culture and Education and Westside )

By Porschia Baker
Special to LBC
Constructing community bridges linking creativity, unity and education, the Westside Mural Project proves reputation alone is not enough to assume you know the Westside of Long Beach: there is always a story painted behind stories.
Located on the Westside of Santa Fe Avenue, on a cement wall between 23rd and 25th Street, […]

Rare Local Performance of Female Tuvan Throat Singers

( Culture and Events and Music and Previews )

Tyva Kyzy all-women throat-singers of Tuva Performing at Woodruff Community Church
Time and Date: 7:00 pm, Friday February 16th, 2007
Location: 3908 Woodruff Ave, in Long Beach, California
Admission: $10.00 to $20.00 (sliding scale at the door - no one turned away)
http://www.churchdog.org
Tyva Kyzy (Daughters of Tuva) will present a special Shagaa (Tuvan New Year!) celebration performance on Friday […]

ABC Channel 7 is coming to Long Beach

( Culture and Events and Media and Previews and Uncategorized )

ABC Channel 7 is coming to Long Beach and they want to hear from you!
Hosted by the Long Beach Chapter of the American Red Cross.
On Thursday, Nov. 9th from 6pm - 8pm, ABC Channel 7 will host a Town Hall Meeting at the Greater Long Beach Chapter of the American Red Cross located at
3150 […]

Polish Beauty Pageants in LBC!

( Culture and Events and Previews )

Miss Polonia California(R)
and
Queen of Polonia International(TM)
Polish Beauty Pageants in Los Angeles
www.MissPoloniaCalifornia.com
November 4th, 2006
Scottish Rite Theatre, 855 Elm Ave., Long Beach. 5:30 PM.
TICKETS
On sale now!
$30.00 per person.
All under 18 years of age: $15.00!
FOOD AND DRINKS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE
To purchase call daily 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM:
562.435-5232 Marek.
or respond to this […]

Long Beach Opera Gala & Fundraiser

( Culture and Events and Music and Previews and Theatre and Uncategorized )

PACIFIC OVERTURES - LONG BEACH OPERA’S 29th ANNUAL GALA and AUCTION
gourmet cuisine - appetizers, complete dinner with wine, beverages and dessert, open bar, jazz band, dancing, hundreds of items in Silent and Live Auctions.
AUCTION ITEMS: A cruise to Alaska, trips to NYC and Sante Fe among others, restaurants, […]