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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
…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 [...]
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 Beach, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, unusual outings, art, jewelry and [...]