Music

“Trane At 100:” Celebrating the Legacy of John Coltrane as a Living Source of Imagination

  A Collaboration Between 5-0 Studios London and The Red Cantaloupe Experience John Coltrane changed more than the possibilities of…

2 months ago

From Backstage to the Spotlight: Arvin the Band Keeps Winning Crowds

In June, San Pedro’s Collage: A Place for Art and Culture held its fifth anniversary celebration. Wrapping up a video…

2 months ago

Preaching, Persuasion, and Vacuums: Confessions of a Pulpiteer, with Lee Boek

“One of the main features of this play is about being inclusive and not exclusive,” Lee said. “And finding ways…

2 months ago

So. Cal. Pointe Break Brings San Pedro Together Through Music

By Chris Villanueva Hundreds of music fans gathered at Point Fermin Park this past weekend for the inaugural So. Cal.…

2 months ago

Girl Power, Heat Stroke and Capitalism: Surviving Daisy Chain Fields

By Evelyn McDonnell, Columnist During Olivia Rodrigo’s closing set at Daisy Chain Fields, the herstoric festival she founded that packed…

2 months ago

It’s Time for the New Blues Festival 2026 Aug. 29, 30

  The 10th Anniversary New Blues Festival returns to Long Beach for two full days dedicated to the rich sounds…

3 months ago

Mayor Bass Celebrates Completion of Vision Theater Restoration in Leimert Park

  LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass, joined by Councilmember Heather Hutt, community members, and artists, celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony…

3 months ago

Dodson Alum Alyssa Grace Proffitt Rises on Charts With ‘bloodstream’

By Hannah G. Morris, Columnist Alyssa Grace Proffitt, a 19-year-old singer-songwriter and former Dodson Middle School student, is rising in…

3 months ago

City Launches Creative Corps Program to Prepare Residents for Entertainment Industry Careers

 LONG BEACH — The City of Long Beach Department of Economic Development & Opportunity or EDO is launching the Long…

3 months ago

Fortnight: An Intimate Concert Experience Beneath the Bluff

  Summer nights provide the perfect backdrop for a unique live music experience. With that in mind, it is time…

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