April 2022
A Woman’s Place: The Exhibition
During women's history month, we were busy preparing the history of amazing Long Beach women to share in our long-awaited, exhibition, "A Woman's Place." Just in time for First Friday on April 1st, we opened the first wall installed that focuses on women in The Arts. Watch as our exhibition is installed section by section. We will spotlight women of different eras and local communities with history collected from the community. The exhibition will run through December 31, 2022. Topical…
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Creature Comforts
Creature Comforts by Brent Estabrook will be the inaugural solo museum exhibition of the Los Angeles-based artist. Best known for his large-scale oil paintings of stuffed animals, Estabrook approaches his work with a delightful playfulness while maintaining a sedulous painterly technique. His portraits welcome a sense of endearment and comfort, being familiar faces in an often, unfamiliar world. (LBMA.org)
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Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA by Musical Theatre West
History’s most famous fairytale will make its Musical Theatre West (MTW) debut with a magical modern twist this December! Long Beach’s premier theater company is excited to announce its final show of the season, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, will premiere for select nights December 2 - 18, 2022. Tickets range from $20 - $120 each and are available by phone at 562-856-1999 or online at musical.org. WHEN: DECEMBER 2 - DECEMBER 18, 2022, select dates: Fridays and Saturdays – 8…
Get DetailsHmong New Year Festival
The Hmong New Year festival is a family event celebrating all the good things in the past year and hopes for all good things in the year to come. The opening ceremony passing through the gates into the new year and the cutting of the ribbon by an honored elder begins at 10 am, followed by a children's parade, and welcoming remarks by dignitaries. The center stage presents students and master musicians, dancers, and poets from Long Beach, Ca and…
Get DetailsHmong New Year Festival
The Hmong New Year festival is a family event celebrating all the good things in the past year and hopes for all good things in the year to come. The opening ceremony passing through the gates into the new year and the cutting of the ribbon by an honored elder begins at 10 am, followed by a children's parade, and welcoming remarks by dignitaries. The center stage presents students and master musicians, dancers, and poets from Long Beach, Ca and…
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Historic figures will enliven Rancho Los Cerritos as they demonstrate holiday traditions from the 1840s through the 1930s. In the historic adobe, costumed interpreters will engage with visitors and share information about the activities that are happening in the exhibit rooms. Seasonal refreshments and live holiday music will complete the festivities. This event takes place primarily in the Rancho’s courtyard, so visitors should dress for the weather. These self-paced tours will take place on Saturday, December 10 & Sunday, December…
Get DetailsGloria! Songs of Holiday Joy
Recently voted “Best Performance Group” in the Absolute Best of Long Beach from LB Living, the Long Beach Chorale will be performing their holiday celebration concert, “Gloria! Songs of Holiday Joy” taking place on Saturday, December 10, and Sunday, December 11, at Grace First Presbyterian Church in Long Beach. Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria, a piece of celebration and victory is the inspiration for the program. The concert is rounded out with music from other cultures and languages that also celebrate the…
Get Details2022 Fall Dance Ensemble
The exciting showcase will feature the LBCC troupe performing unique and cutting-edge work. Directed by Martha L. Z. Pamintuan Faculty Choreographers: Jeffrey Hendrix, Kiara Kinghorn, Fionna Lihuei Sung, Jessica Torres, Martha L. Z. Pamintuan, Stephanie Powell Student Choreographers: Tyree Kelly, Gabriela Mendoza, Michael Miller, Kevin Olivares LBCC Auditorium, Building J 4901 E. Carson Street Long Beach, CA. 90808
Get DetailsToyMaking for Keeping and Gifting
Makersville is making toys for gifting at a number of local events. We would love to have the support of others in making these toys and other gifts. The pattern is simple and the materials can be scraps from your sewing room. If you have something you make, and would like to add it to the toys and gifts we make, please let us know! info@makersville.net 562-225-9589 Trish. I will be live streaming how-tos on the Makersville YouTube channel also.…
Get DetailsHoliday Pops with the Camerata Singers
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for families to ring in the holidays with a festive evening of your holiday favorites and sing-alongs. Guaranteed to put you and your family in the holiday spirit!
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Kontrapunktus Presents BACH & HANDEL: SOLI DEO GLORIA
KONTRAPUNKTUS makes its return visit to Long Beach this January to with our special winter presentation commemorating the timeless music of G.F. Handel and J.S. Bach-SOLI DEO GLORIA, which is supported in part by an arts grant from the Arts Council for Long Beach. Led by acclaimed Sphinx Competition First Place Laureate and Concertmaster, HANNAH WHITE, and featuring a world-class chamber ensemble that hail from the prestigious Juilliard School and Colburn School–BACH & HANDEL: SOLI DEO GLORIA is more than…
Get DetailsCapitol Comedy
“The sharpest current events lyrics since Tom Lehrer.” —Hollywood Progressive Political satire and musical comedy return to our stage! Featuring fresh parodies and timely original compositions, Capitol Comedy’s new show is a lively musical program skewing both sides of the aisle with hilarious and insightful political satire. From the White House to Congress, everyone is fair game!
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