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 […]
Category: Community
Change-makers Unite at the Catalyst Center for Urban Sustainability Oct. 20
Catalyst Network of Communities, the Long Beach non-profit that asks us to “Connect and Affect” and leads by example, is holding its Second Annual Assembly of the Catalyst Network of Communities Saturday, October 20. The assembly event calls upon local agents of change who are making a difference in the community by taking an active role […]
SolShock.com Q&A w/FlyingFlips Founder Ivo Staiano
Looking to do some socially conscious shopping? FlyingFlips has got you covered – well, your feet at least. On their website, artists submit a new design for a pair of FlipFlops, website visitors vote for their favorites, winning designs earn the artist a cash prize plus a share in the profits, and all share in the goodwill. […]
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 […]