4th Annual Long Beach Funk Fest

We’re excited about the 4th annual Long Beach Funk Fest due to invade the streets of downtown Long Beach on Saturday, August 18.  Since 2009, founder and musician Bobby Easton, the DLBA , Rand Foster and numerous key players, have  brought the funkiest of funk bands to the city for an all-day concert and funktastic time. We highly […]

Third Annual National Dance Day July 28, 2012

There’s no better time to celebrate the art of dance and physical fitness than today – it’s the third annual National Dance Day!  We have the Dizzy Feet Foundation to thank for the huge dance event planned for Grand Park in Los Angeles, which will feature exclusive Hip Hop and Zumba® Fitness routines, community dance classes, and […]

Queens Historical Society, Inc. Returns to Honor The Association of Black Psychologists

 “Artists as cultural bearers serve an irreplaceable role in advancing our social and cultural well-being.” – Adisa Anderson, QHS Director.  Queens Historical Society, Inc. (QHS) – a non-profit organization and innovator in America’s multicultural education returns to the royal spotlight for a celebratory event fit for a Queen and in recognition of the ‘art of mental health’. […]

Center Space: The Center of Attention in West Long Beach

Center Space – the newest community space and Farmer’s Market location on Long Beach’s west side at Admiral Kidd park. What makes Center Space so special? 1) It’s the latest project near and dear to the hearts of the organizing team and those in Catalyst Network of Communities 2) It offers local residents the opportunity to share […]

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West African Drum & Dance in Long Beach

Dance to the beat of the Djembe and DounDouns every Saturday, at the West African Drum and Dance classes at Homeland Cultural Center in Long Beach, CA. Men, women and children of all ages are invited and encouraged to join the dance classes led by master teacher and dancer Ndella Davis-Diassy.  Ndella highlights traditional West African dances and rhythms […]