Category Archives: Events

Celebrate the New Full-Length Album from The Potential Lunatics!

The much-anticipated debut album “Well Trained Youngsters” from The Potential Lunatics is here!  Join the Punk duo for their record release party Wednesday, June 29 at The Expo from 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m.  Meet band members Emma and Isaac, enjoy live music, games, food and … Continue reading

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It’s Time To Smash! SolShock Q&A with Gia Scott-Heron

For over a decade, she has stood strong as an Artist and leading Poet, performing at L.A.’s most favored Spoken Word venues. Affectionately known as “Miss Gia”, Poetess/Author/Songwriter Gia Scott-Heron prepares for a special poetry slam honoring her legendary father, Gil Scott-Heron, on June 16.  Armed with endearing new poems, … Continue reading

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“Ignite Change” at the 2011 Green Long Beach! Festival

Along with dedicated individuals, vibrant community groups, local non-profits and businesses, Green Long Beach! collectively streams their efforts toward a greener city.  Join them Saturday, June 11 for the 2011 Green Long Beach! Festival from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. at The Promenade.  This … Continue reading

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SolShock Q&A with Singer-Songwriter Cory Joseph

Independent artists abound in Long Beach, CA.  But no one does rock, folk and blues like Cory Joseph Clark, Singer/Songwriter/Musician  and host of a new weekly songwriter showcase The Hum House. SolShock:  What inspired your latest project? Cory: My latest project was my EP “Throwing Stones”. … Continue reading

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They’re Back! Armchair Generals Live at The Mezz June 4

Nu-Soul Magazine kicks off another ART+ SOUL event Saturday, June 4, featuring a live performance by the Soul/Electronic/Downtempo band Armchair Generals.  The AG’s will join Seattle-based indie artist Choklate in the line up, along with special guest DJs, Art and more.  If you haven’t seen … Continue reading

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1st Collaborative Autism Summer Picnic

What do local skateboarders, BMXer’s, Autism in Long Beach, Skatedogs, LB Skate, ASK Long Beach and Autism Youth Sports League have in common?  They’re all partnering to host the 1st Collaborative Autism Summer Picnic Sunday, June 12 at Bixby Park.   This family … Continue reading

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Juneteenth WorldWide Concert Celebration at Terrace Theater

Sunday, June 19 MusicUNTOLD presents the JUNETEENTH WorldWide Concert featuring internationally known mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves. 

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Bringing Dance to the People April 9

In December 2010, Dancing With Long Beach (DWLB) set out for a yearlong series of semi-impromptu dance performances in public spaces throughout the city of Long Beach.   Since then, various contemporary dance companies and collectives have joined DWLB in “bringing dance to the people” … Continue reading

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Catalyst Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser March 26

Catalyst Network of Communities presents a Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser to support the Catalyst Space March 26 from 6pm-10pm.  The deadline to enter meat or vegan recipes is March 20.  More details at www.gocatalyst.org/cookoff About Catalyst Space: The Catalyst Space is a community … Continue reading

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