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Here Come The Cows: Western Melodrama Takes the Stage at the GO-FAME Studio

GO-FAME Youth Theatre Company announces its 3rd annual melodrama production, Here Come the Cows (or Never Say “Moo” in Mesa),written by Tim Kelly and directed by Dale Jones. The show features local youth ages 8-18 and includes an old-fashioned olio revue of song, dance and comedy! In the grand tradition of western melodrama, Here Come The Cows has heroes [...]

Long Beach Shakespeare Company Kicks Off 2012 Season With Romeo and Juliet

To begin its exciting year for 2012, the Long Beach Shakespeare Company is proud to present William Shakespeare’s greatest romantic tragedy. Romeo and Juliet “Here’s much to do with hate, but more with love.” –Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 1 Uncontrolled passions destroy the lives of children and parents, lovers and fighters in this [...]

3rd Annual Inspiration Vintage, Fashion, Art & Kulture Show Kicks Off With Preview Party

Art, fashion, culture and vintage enthusiasts from around the globe will gather again at So-Cal’s premiere historic art deco destination, The Queen Mary, for the Inspiration 2012 Vintage, Fashion, Art & Kulture show, Friday-Saturday, February 10-11th, 2012. But the weekend’s fun will kick off a day early on the evening of Thursday, February 9th with [...]

Let The Good Times Roll at First Fridays in Bixby Knolls February 3rd

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! First Fridays on February 3 lets the good times roll and welcomes Long Beach Mardi Gras to Bixby Knolls.  Enjoy Dixieland music, food, king cake, mask making, and plenty of beads to keep things festive. You are encouraged to stroll, dance, strut, walk, or skip while you follow Queen Rae and [...]

Arts Council for Long Beach Accepting Nominations of Artists & Arts Leaders for Distinguished Arts Awards

Do you know an artist, arts leader, arts patron or volunteer who deserves to be recognized for their contributions to our cultural vibrancy? Please nominate them for the Arts Council for Long Beach’s annual Distinguished Arts Awards, which will be given out at the State of the Arts celebration on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at [...]

Cal Rep Questions Authority With ‘Quills’ a Sadistic Fable

California Repertory Company presents Quills by Doug Wright, directed by guest artist Larissa Paige Kokernot, February 17-March 10. Set during the final year of the infamous Marquis’ incarceration in the insane asylum Cherenton, Quills explores the lengths some will go to silence an inciting voice. The production is presented in partnership with the B-Word Project, [...]

Poetry Contest Celebrates Southern California Urban Ocean in Words

The Aquarium of the Pacific is now accepting entries for its second annual Urban Ocean Poetry Contest, which is held in conjunction with the Aquarium’s Urban Ocean Festival. Southern California’s Urban Ocean is home to unique marine habitats and animals, a wide variety of recreational activities, industrial and commercial activity, and more than 20 million [...]

The Cast of MTW’s Man of La Mancha Announced

Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer, and Steven Glaudini, Artistic Director, are proud to announce the cast of MAN OF LA MANCHA, previewing February 10 and running for fourteen performances through February 26, 2012. As previously announced, Davis Gaines will play the role of Don Quixote (Cervantes). Mr. Gaines performed the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s [...]

The “Gabriel Iglesias Stand-Up Revolution Tour” Headed to Long Beach May 3rd

Get ready for a barrel of laughs when Comedy Central Live presents the “Gabriel Iglesias Stand-Up Revolution Tour.”The comedian brings his unbelievably witty stand-up show to SMG-Managed Terrace Theater in Long Beach on Thursday, May 3rd at 7:00 PM. This is an Icon Entertainment production.

Such A Voice Class To Provide Participants an Opportunity to Learn About a Career in Voice-Overs

In tough economic times like these, there are very few part-time or full-time careers that have been referred to as: “recession-proof.” The least expensive way for a company to advertise is to hire a person to speak about their product or service. That is the very reason why voice-over announcers are working! Let’s face it, [...]