Culture

Chris Pierce’s <i>American Silence</i> Testifies Trauma Through Grace

Chris Pierce is a brilliant storyteller. On his ninth album, released Feb. 26, called American Silence, Pierce guides you through…

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One Year, One Crisis, Two Restaurants

Two views of eateries coping with the pandemic, from a veteran and a newcomer James Brown sounds pensive as he…

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From WriteGirl to Strong, Free-Thinking Women

Never underestimate the power of a girl and her pencil  “I love to see a young girl go out and grab the…

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Slapdash Writing, Production Plague “Pick of the Vine”

This last year has been a terrible time for theatre, particularly small companies and troupes. While most have gone completely…

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Venice’s Loss is San Pedro’s Gain

By Arturo Garcia-Ayala, Columnist A new mural combining the best elements from San Pedro’s local landmarks and characters from Alice…

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New Ken Burns Documentary Explores Hemingway’s Troubled Humanity

Ken Burns made his bones with uniquely styled long-form documentaries of epic sweep. The Civil War. Baseball. Jazz. His more…

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Arts Council for Long Beach Announces An Additional $450,000 for Artist COVID Relief

This grant program is for individual artists across disciplines who are struggling to have their basic needs (shelter, food, and…

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Women’s Emancipation Day

In 1910, Clara Zetkin, a German labor leader, proposed that March 8 be proclaimed International Women's Day in memory of…

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Ed Pearl: A Dedicated Life

By B. Noel Barr, Music Columnist “If you’re terrified of offending everybody, you usually say nothing. I never did that…

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La Bocca Felice Will Put a Smile on Your Face

The sign over the door at La Bocca Felice reads “Dove il mare incontra la terra,” where the sea meets…

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