Arts & Culture
Open Conversations with Peter Zokosky
On Thursday, November 1 from 6 to 8 p.m., join the Arts Council for Long Beach, for an Open Conversation with Murky Realms artist Peter Zokosky. Curators Brian Trimble and Terry Braunstein will lead an informal discussion about process, about influences, and about his...
Blcknoise – Building a Music Career in their Hometown
By Brielle Biscocho and Judy Estrada Blcknoise is a rising soul music duo from Long Beach. Since 2010 they have been producing songs and building a fan base all over Southern California. They were one of the Franklin Stage acts at Music Tastes Good 2018. Just like...
Manuel the Band – Music Tastes Good Recap and What’s Ahead
By Brielle Biscocho and Judy Estrada Manuel the Band is a rock jazz group that performs all over Southern California and compete in battle of the bands. They were the first-runner up at the Coachella Valley Showcase and won the 4th annual Surf City’s Got Talent...
Toaster Music Presents Anita Sinclair: Biomorphism
Curatorial and Musical Duo Toaster Music Creates New Multi-Media Experience at the Arts Month LB celebration in Bixby Knolls Curatorial and musical duo Toaster Music is presenting a new multi-media experience at the Expo Arts Center on October 5th from 6:30 to 9:30...
Join the Arts Council for Long Beach in Honoring the 2018 State of the Arts Awardees
Long Beach, CA—On Friday, October 12 from 6–9 p.m., the Arts Council for Long Beach will host its annual State of the Arts event in partnership with the Office of Mayor Robert Garcia. This year’s theme, Arts Revolution, is a special occasion that brings together...
Down Town Long Beach Unfiltered Photo Contest
Downtown Long Beach Alliance has partnered once again with the Arts Council for Long Beach to celebrate Arts Month through the launch of #DTLBUNFILTERED. Now in its second year, this signature art program invites the community and visitors to capture DTLB’s...
Music Tastes Good
Music Tastes Good: Radiolistener is a band formed in tribute to a world renowned and much loved Long Beach local Ikey Owens. His inspiration, and influence in the Long Beach music scene still echo sweet melodies in remembrance of such a giving soul. Asi Fui is...
2nd Annual Fiesta in the Park
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, 7th District Council Member Roberto Uranga cordially invites you to join him, and the Arts Council at this year’s 2nd Annual Fiesta In The Park. There will be live entertainment and performances for free from 12:00PM...
Living Arts Long Beach Now Accepting Applications
Take charge of your life and career through Living Arts Long Beach! Turn your passion for art into a career! Living Arts Long Beach will give you real life-creative-job skills you need to succeed and connect you to professional artists who have careers in the arts....
Meet the Pow! Wow! Long Beach 2018 Mural Artists
Learn more about the local artists from the 2018 Pow! Wow! Long Beach event.
Mayor Recognizes Cambodia Town Mural Artists with Go Long Beach Award
Last week, Mayor Robert Garcia held the annual Go Long Beach Awards, where he honored some bright stars in Long Beach who are doing incredible things in our community. The Cambodia Town Mural Project artists were recognized for their commitment to making Long Beach...
InterTrend’s Lunar New Year Interactive Installation
On Tuesday, February 13, interTrend Communications will reveal their annual Lunar New Year installation on the first floor of their headquarters at The Psychic Temple. This year celebrates Year of the Dog. Multicolored digital images of dogs that are trained by...
Art of Diplomacy Open Conversation
An Open Conversation on January 22, inspired by the 2018 Sister Cities International’s Youth Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) theme Art of Diplomacy, will take place at the Expo Art Center (4321 Atlantic Ave.) at 6 p.m. Join us for a closing reception and a program...
Call for Artwork for the Aquarium’s Urban Ocean Festival Art Exhibition
The Aquarium of the Pacific will host its annual Urban Ocean Festival on April 29 and 30. Visitors will enjoy the Trashin’ Fashion show, boat cruises, art and other activities inspired by the ocean and learn more about how to better appreciate the urban ocean. In...
Art Matters 8.4.15
The new issue of the Long Beach Business Journal is now available. This issue’s Art Matters page highlights the 47th Annual Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) Conference, hosted by the Long Beach Symphony, the creative adaptive re-use projects by We...