As an artist, musician and self-published author, Lawrence Lindell knows more than a thing or two about freedom, and how it makes him feel. He reflects this value in his art, music and his recent book series’ that focuses on inspiring and reminding black and brown people that they are loved, valued and should be […]

At 6’4″, you can’t miss him. The self-taught caricature artist towers over most of his customers and passers-by throughout Shoreline Village in downtown Long Beach. But just as noticeable as his height, is his smile. Somewhere between a grin and a laugh, Marquis Cook, also known as MarqDraw on Facebook and Instagram, wears a look […]

Poised and fitted with a trifecta of dance skills (JazzFunk, Latin Dance and Hip Hop), Sarah Chin (née Fry) is camera-ready for her place in the spotlight and on stage. The New Zealand native is set to pursue all of the dance and modeling gigs that come her way, and she has made downtown Long […]

When it comes to books and movies, the science fiction genre never lacks new, interesting and exciting stories to tell. This is certainly true for Stewart Hoffman – a natural storyteller from the UK who merges his love for film, books and all things sci-fi in his latest ambition as a writer. He’s the founder […]

Singer-songwriter and musician, Chadwick Bishop, is as happy as he can be, living his dream and ideal lifestyle as a full-time artist. We featured Chad in our 5 Long Beach Artists You Should Know and highlighted him in a Q&A in 2014. His new album, Transitions, brings joy to his heart and is the center […]

On the heels of her recent live R&B/Neo-Soul concerts featuring Sy Smith, Eric Roberson, Rahsaan Patterson and Dwele, Betty Bennish kicked off the summer season with two of Atlanta’s hottest singer-songwriters: the inimitable Anthony David and Algebra Blessett. Backed by The Unit, the “4Evermore” singers graced the stage at the Huntington Beach Library Theatre as […]