With big dreams and even greater potential, Labree Redman holds a magic plan for a successful future.  This 15-year-old mogul in the making is an artist, photographer, dancer and entrepreneur, with a budding production company and exciting new projects.  Also known as “Bree”, this teenage tycoon heads LaBree Productions and Magic2Miracles – two creative endeavors with positive roots.  She manages multiple events and […]

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, heartfelt songs, and a fresh perspective, she’s ready to step to the mic and rise as […]

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 event features live music and art, a fiery performance from Sirena Serpentina,  a Green market, educational workshops […]

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”. This one was a 1st for me in a few different ways.  It’s the first […]

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 the Armchair Generals live, don’t miss this show!  Visit Nu-Soul for details.  Catch the latest news, […]

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 friendly event will include a mobile skatepark and skateboard jam, live music, workshops, guest speakers […]