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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Long Beach Camerata Singers Presents: Evening of Song
Long Beach Camerata Singers Presents: Evening of Song on Saturday, June 1st at the Beverly O'Neill Theater from 4:30pm to 6:30pm Pre-concert lecture at 3:30pm Imagine an intimate gathering of musicians in your living room, each one presenting a small jewel: a beautiful art song, a heartfelt duet, a hearty chorus. That is what you will hear at Evening of Song, modeled after the 19th century practice known as a “Schubertiade.” The program's theme, exquisitely constructed by Artistic Director, Dr. James…
Get DetailsBeethoven’s Ninth
Eckart Preu, Conductor Long Beach Camerata Singers, Chorus Kala Maxym, Soprano I-Chin Lee, Alto Jason Francisco, Tenor Steve Pence, Bass We celebrate the end of this glorious season with enduring music of pomp and unity. First up: Handel’s Royal Fireworks Music, an orchestral suite composed for an outdoor festival celebrating the end of the War of the Austrian Succession (1740–48). This jubilant work is notable for its opening trumpet fanfares. It is said that King George II had forbidden Handel…
Get DetailsCharles Phoenix: Long Beachland
Live Comedy Slide Show Performance Celebrating the Epic City by the Sea presented by Long Beach Architecture Week Be prepared for your Long Beach lovin’ pride to SWELL when Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix, sweeps us away on a “then and now” time travel slide show adventure extravaganza exploring Long Beach’s landmarks and lore. With his gracious sense of humor, unbridled enthusiasm, and keen eye for oddball detail, Charles reveals his guide to undiscovered and iconic local landmarks. He also…
Get DetailsDECONSTRUCCIÓN: A DRAG SHOW
In conjunction with Gráfca América and Chiachio & Giannone: Celebrating Diversity, MOLAA presents Deconstrucción: A Drag Show. The night includes a high-energy drag show emceed by SoCal Queen Xotica Erotica featuring Rupual’s Drag Race Season 2 alum Jessica Wild and performances by LA Drag Stars Melissa Befierce and Paris Diamond. The evening will also include a set by Boyle Heights native DJ Sizzle, a lively marketplace with craft and food vendors, cash bar, photo booth, and various LGBTQI organizations such…
Get DetailsAnnual Long Beach Playhouse Radio Hour
Friday, June 21 @ 6:00 – 8:00pm Fourteenth Floor of the Union Bank Building • 400 Oceangate, Long Beach Written by Gazette Executive Editor, Harry Saltzgaver, The Annual Long Beach Playhouse Radio Hour proves to have the humor, wit, and self reference that makes it a must -see evening out. Attracting the political hard-hitters is easy when it is so much fun and for such a good cause. The Long Beach Playhouse celebrates 90 years in operation and intends to…
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Little Shop of Horrors
November will once again be the time for Landmark’s big Fall Musical. This year we’re proud to present the deviously delicious classic, Little Shop of Horrors! Feed the need for musical hilarity with this delectable Broadway smash hit about a man-eating plant. Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatergoers for over thirty years. Nerdy floral shop worker Seymour would give anything to gain the love of Audrey. The depth of his desire is tested when a strange…
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