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Harbor Currents–Entertainment–Sept. 13, 2012

ENTERTAINMENT
Sept. 22
Festival Gay Latino
Check out the Festival Gay Latino in Long Beach, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 22, at Marina Green Park. Cumbia diva Vilma Diaz and La Sonora will headline the festival. This event will benefit California Families in Focus, an organization that serves the needs of families and children in the Long Beach area. California Families in Focus is known for their many charitable events such as the annual Spirit of Christmas Brunch, which serves over 700 children and families during the holiday season. They are committed to serving the community with leadership development, gang prevention, youth advocacy, youth mentoring, health/nutrition
programs, conferences and workshops. The event will include live performances, specialty foods, teen and children areas and health screenings.
Details: www.lbfestivallatino.com
Venue: Marina Green Park
Location: 386 E. Shoreline Drive, Long Beach

Sept. 28
Swing Peedro
Experience Swing Peedro, starting at 7 p.m. Sept. 28, in People’s Palace in San Pedro. The event will feature Barry Anthony and Silvia Rodriguez along with band, The
Swing of Things. Cost is $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Details: www.SwingPeedro.com
Venue: People’s Palace
Location: 365 W. 6th St., San Pedro

Terelle Jerricks

During his two decade tenure, he has investigated, reported on, written and assisted with hundreds of stories related to environmental concerns, affordable housing, development that exacerbates wealth inequality and the housing crisis, labor issues and community policing or the lack thereof.