Culture

Morel Superiority: In Praise of the Fungal Phoenix

Morels have no psychoactive properties but are definitely magical. The caps have a brainly look that might make you feel…

3 years ago

Phantom of the Burlesque

One woman discovers herself and her calling Lavinia Vale, (also known as Chrissy Mackey) moved to California from her hometown…

3 years ago

Carson Celebrates Juneteenth with Music and Festivity June 18

The 2022 Juneteenth Rhythm and Blues Celebration, which this year will feature special tributes to Marvin Gaye and Al Green…

3 years ago

Gay Pride Month: Reading And Book Signing By Author MaryAnn Cherry

In a year which proved to be like no other came the publication of Cherry’s first book, the historical biography,…

3 years ago

Mayor Signs, Makes Juneteenth A City Holiday

Juneteenth is commemorated on the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when Union Army General Gordon Granger issued an order proclaiming…

3 years ago

Long Beach Opera’s Tejano Take on Handel Scores with a Sense of Fun that Purists May Hate

It may all be a matter of taste, but a lot of us find Baroque opera, well, boring. All those…

3 years ago

The Women of Machista

By Vera Magana, Dining and Cuisine Reporter The Indian room, then Auggie’s Tavern Bar, used to be on the corner…

3 years ago

Celery on Steroids

I first felt the power of lovage in a box of Rapunzel brand vegetable bouillon with herbs. After my first…

3 years ago

Music By the Sea Back After a Three-Year Hiatus

Music by the Sea started 27 years ago, when five people sat in a room at Angel’s Gate Art Center,…

3 years ago

Harbor Commission Approves $700,000 in Community Sponsorships

To satisfy the demand for community funding, the Harbor Commission approved a $222,150 increase to the $1 million sponsorship budget,…

3 years ago