March 2019
Long Beach Symphony Presents: Northern Lights
Music of various vintages from Finland, Iceland, and Russia, beginning with a mesmerizing 1994 work by Finnish composer Rautavaara whose mystical sounds will send you into the cosmos. Join us as we explore the music of various vintages from Finland, Iceland, and Russia, beginning with a mesmerizing 1994 work by Finnish composer Rautavaara whose mystical sounds will send you into the cosmos. We will stay in Finland for two works by Sibelius: his Symphony No. 3 and his beautiful Finlandia,…
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The Price by Arthur Miller
In a New York brownstone marked for demolition, two estranged brothers meet to sort through and sell their late father’s belongings—a pile of relics and old furniture buried by a lifetime worth of family baggage. The resulting confrontation leads them to examine the events and qualities of their very different lives and the price that each of them had to pay. Nominated for two Tony awards in 1968, The Price, is a riveting story about the struggle to make peace…
Get DetailsINSIGHTS 2019: Annual School of Art Student Exhibition
May 9 – 24, 2019 Juried by Cal State Long Beach School of Art Alumni David De Boer, Tim Musso, and Jazmin Urrea. The University Art Museum and the School of Art present the annual student exhibition, Insights 2019, featuring work from both graduate and undergraduate students in the School of Art. The exhibition highlights work by students in Art Education, Ceramics, Drawing and Painting, Fiber, Graphic Design, Illustration/Animation, Metals/Jewelry, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, 4/D, and Wood. Award Ceremony Thursday, May…
Get Details2019 Open House at BodySport capoeira
Try capoeira here in Long Beach with our Mestre Roque all week long, for FREE! Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art infusing music, language, art, and movement. You will push your mind- body connection to new limits while learning a song or two, in Portuguese! Capoeira is for EVERYONE! All ages are welcome and encouraged to join in! Visit us at www.LBcapoeira.com *Please wear comfortable athletic attire (no shorts) SAMBA!! Considered an icon of Brazil's national identity and one of…
Get DetailsKCET-TV Presents “City Rising: The Informal Economy” Long Beach Premiere
KCET-TV, Long Beach Forward, Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy and The California Endowment Present a Screening and Panel Discussion For: CITY RISING: THE INFORMAL ECONOMY From the beginning of our nation’s history our laws, institutions and social norms have contributed to the creation of a segmented or dual economy. Many people — including people of color, women and immigrants — were excluded from the benefits of society, forcing them to find alternative ways to make a living in…
Get DetailsGuilty Until Proven Innocent
Featured Speaker: Gary Tyler Performers: TBA Moderator: Kimmy Maniquis Panelists: Gary Tyler, Carl Kemp (Long Beach lobbyist and community leader) and others. Mr. Tyler was the youngest person ever convicted of the death penalty and was incarcerated in Angola prison for 41 years before having his sentence overturned and being released in 2016. Long Beach Opera believes that discussions inspired by art should extend beyond the lobby of the theater. For this reason, LBO is using its 40th anniversary season…
Get DetailsChar and Roses x Arts Council for Long Beach Workshop + Pop- Up Event
"Char and Roses Workshops usually focuses on writing and wellness; this time, it takes on a Pop-Up style event bringing together local artists and businesses from Long Beach and Los Angeles area. There will be a panel discussion with chosen artists and entrepreneurs (who will also be vending for the event): therefore, EARLY ARRIVAL is suggested! Panel discussion starts at 5:30PM. The panelists will be sharing each of their journeys and share some knowledge that may be helpful to any aspiring…
Get DetailsMorié: Evolution Under Pressure
An LGBT figure artist well known over the past 20 years for his whimsical and erotic depictions of young boys searching for love and identity, Capone is reentering the art world this May with his first show in nearly six years—a love-charged, hopeful exhibition celebrating the miracle of his survival after years of surgery and the partner who hasn’t left his side. The art show, "Morié: Evolution Under Pressure,” will have its opening reception on May 25th in Long Beach,…
Get DetailsKenia: An evening in Brazil!
Brazilian songstress Kenia's beautiful, sultry voice invites you to revisit some familiar tunes and meet new songs - from gorgeous ballads to upbeat Brazilian forro, with some cool jazz on the side. She is renowned for her ability to translate the complex rhythms of her homeland into jazzy creations that embody the best of the Brazilian sound –deep and sultry, richly diverse, unexpectedly explosive. Kenia is joined by a trio of the most talented jazz musicians: California's own Liz Kinnon…
Get DetailsLast Laugh Saturday with the Held2gether Troupe
Come join the Held2gether Troupe for a night of limitless fun at Last Laugh Saturday, every fourth Saturday of the month. It’s all unscripted and it’s FREE! Simply get a latte and a cronut and prepare for the giggles. This month’s special guest – Regina Ramirez! Hosted and directed by Darren Held
Get DetailsApplebee’s Signal Hill – 4th Annual ‘Rockin’ FLAPJACK Breakfast
Memorial Day MAY 27, 2019 ROCK FOR VETS FUNDRAISER Signal Hill, California Applebee’s Grill & Bar, 899 E Spring St, Signal Hill, CA 90755, is honoring real neighborhood heroes on Memorial Day! Join the crew on Monday, 5/27, from 8-10am, for the 4th Annual $15 Rockin’ Flapjack Breakfast! Plus, from open to close, 15% of your total bill will benefit The Rock Club Music Is The Remedy, whose mission is to improve the lives of Veterans, at-risk youth, and other…
Get DetailsTransparent Watercolors Workshop at the Center
On-going, open enrollment watercolor class focusing on teaching techniques from which the artists can build, eventually creating their own full projects. At the end of each project the student has a finished watercolor that he/she/they can be proud of. The LGTBQ Center of Long Beach provides artist quality watercolor pigments, paper and brushes. The LGTBQ Center will be featuring a curated rotating show of pieces completed by students on a permanent basis. This class is entering its 5th year and…
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