Markus D. Manley (1974-2014) the creator and co-founder of WE Labs defines the innovative co-work space.

As I write this, I am seeing his smile; the one-of-a-kind glowing smile of Markus D. Manley. To me he was a peer, a resourceful mover and shaker throughout the Long Beach creative community, a kind warm person and all-around good guy. Notice of his passing was shocking and unbelievable. Reading his Facebook wall was […]

Whether you are a singer, writer, graphic designer, musician or other artist, HitRecord offers creative people all over the world a unique opportunity to create together. Founded by actor/director Joseph Gordon-Levitt, HitRecord is an innovative online collaborative production company that you just have to see to believe. Take a look at episode one of HitRecord […]

Artist/Speaker/Entrepreneur John-Leslie Brown aka H.I.G.H. H.O.P.E.S is back on the scene with a new song and a new opportunity. We blogged about the Hip Hop Intellectual Going Higher Helping Other People Everywhere Soar in previous posts. Beginning January 6, music fans of all genres can vote for HIGH HOPES in the 2014 Power 106 “Who’s […]

Long Beach Grows is the leading non-profit organization in Long Beach, CA dedicated to promoting urban agriculture throughout the city. As their mission states, “Long Beach Grows’ mission is to promote green, healthy, environmentally sustainable urban agriculture in Long Beach, CA, & other activities that educate, enhance and grow our communities by ensuring and safeguarding […]

This Wednesday, our friends at Walk Talkin will present their 15th annual Thanks Givends benefit in collaboration with Los Angeles’ freshest underground artists, dance clubs, record labels, media professionals and 50+ DJs. Together, they will raise funds to benefit five organizations that promote art and music programs for at risk youth. Beneficiaries this year include the Mar Vista Family Center, Peace […]