”…Artists and a vibrant arts community are critical to the cultural life of Long Beach and its economic future. The city should review all policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure that it is viable to live and work in this community.” The quote is from the Long Beach Community Cultural Plan issued in February, 1996. [...]
By Greggory Moore “You guys were fantastic,” I said as I handed over $10 for C.O.M.A.’s CD immediately after they finished their set. “That was the greatest jazz performance I’ve seen.” What I meant by my embarrassed gush was not that I’m an expert on live jazz, nor that C.O.M.A. deserves to be summed up [...]
SoundWalk2006 has a new date!!! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, October 7th. The SoundWalk website has been updated and the submission information is now available. Please forward to any and all that may be interested in participating in this year’s third annual event. We look forward to hearing from you. Best, FLOOD [...]
@ {open} 144 Linden Ave. Downtown LB 90802 562.499.OPEN // accessopen.com Friday, July 21st / 8:30pm / donation$ C.O.M.A. + Minus Radio info: C.O.M.A. (California Outside Music Associates) C.O.M.A. California Outside Music Associates inspired by the influences of Ornette Coleman and world music, blend sound creating a free expressive music. Originating from backgrounds in music [...]
Long Beach Creativity Network and LongBeachCulture.Org present “BUILDING A MASTER PLAN FOR THE LONG BEACH CREATIVE COMMUNITY” Wednesday, August 2, 2006 7-9PM Koos Art Center 530 E. Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802 562.491.7584 The Arts Council for Long Beach is developing an updated Strategic Plan that will guide its mission for years to come. This [...]
In order to advance the aims of the organzation as outlined in the mission statement, the East Village Arts District, Inc. has adopted the following change of format for Last Saturday: Monthly Last Saturday event promoting exhibitions in galleries and shops Allows greater monthly focus on exhibitions and businesses Increases circulation throughout the District, encouraging [...]
The Long Beach Creativity Network in association with LongBeachCulture.Org and Gallery 33 East Present An ASIA IN RED Creativity Mixer Gallery 33 East 3202 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA Thursday, July 27, 6:30pm 562-433-1496 Meet and network with other members of Long Beach’s growing creative community. Chat, exchange ideas and business cards, drink some wine, [...]
Thursday, July 27, 6-8pm is the scheduled date for the next Long Beach Creativity Network Mixer. It will be another great opportunity to meet other members of Long Beach’s growing Creative Community. Details to follow.
We received the following: Allow me to introduce myself. I am Deb Barrett and work for Grace McNamara, Inc. We are producing a trade show at the Long Beach Convention Center August 15-17, 2006. I am writing in hopes that we might work with LongBeachCulture.org for some of our special event efforts for the show. [...]
Antonio Pedro Ruiz: I hate to respond to long responses to my postings but what the heck, this is about dialogue, so here goes. For the rest of the readers, see Sanders original posting down further in the Press Room. 1) What is the grand vision for a culturally vibrant and diverse Long Beach? Sander’s [...]