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

Juneteenth WorldWide Concert Celebration at Terrace Theater

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

Meet Francisco Araya and Cecille Simons-Araya

Just when “Momagers and “Dadagers” seem to be getting a bad rap in recent pop culture news, we’re highlighting two of the best in indie music.  Meet Francisco Araya and Cecille Simons-Araya, the proud, happy parents of teen indie rock duo The Potential Lunatics.  The hard-working couple made time in their busy schedule for an exclusive SolShock Q&A: SolShock:  What inspired […]

The Potential Lunatics’ Full Length Album Coming Soon!

The teen Punk, Alt, Indie music duo, The Potential Lunatics, reached their goal of raising $4,000 to complete the mastering and reproduction of their  upcoming full-length album.   Over 40 backers helped the teens accomplish their goal on Kickstarter.com, an online funding platform for creative projects.  Pledges are still being accepted, with thank-you gifts for all amounts over $5.  […]

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” with monthly dance demonstrations in places like Belmont Shore, Birdcage coffeehouse, The Pike and more.   […]

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 center in the East Village Arts District, downtown Long Beach for residents and guests visiting […]