What makes every contest more interesting is a back story, whether it be the Superbowl or the Oscars a little drama goes a long way to help make for a more interesting viewing experience. Whether you were rooting for the underdog, the ex, or the hometown girl with a great sense of humor you were [...] [...more]
Anti-Protesters Hold Up Signs at Wilson When the news started to spread that a group was coming to town to spread words of hate, Long Beach rallied together to do what they do best and that is to make it known that hate will not be tolerated in our town. No one was quite sure why [...] [...more]
On February 20th, Long Beach Mardi Gras Celebration and Parade will return to Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach. The day filled with music, food, beads and fun will begin with various free events starting at 12 pm. The inaugural Long Beach Mardi Gras Parade will roll around Rainbow Harbor at 3 p.m. A Dixieland band, Second [...] [...more]
Shout Long Beach and the Art Theatre are excited to present the first Date Night to benefit the Center Long Beach! Come out and see the Golden Globe nominated movie, "A Single Man" starring Colin Firth, this Thursday, January 28th and a portion of the proceeds from all ticket sales to benefit The Center Long Beach. As a bonus the Art Theatre will be offering a FREE popcorn to anyone who mentions The Center Long Beach at the concession counter! [...more]
Storm Clouds over Downtown Long Beach On day two of a weeklong storm which has braced Long Beach and Southern California, there were Tornado warnings, periods of hail and flooding in the streets. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Long Beach shortly before 1 pm this afternoon. While no tornado sightings have been [...] [...more]
Beginning this morning, the legal battle over Prop 8 will resume, this time on a Federal level, before Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker, who will consider a lawsuit challenging Proposition 8, the 2008 voter-approved initiative that restored California’s ban on same-sex marriages. With this challenge, the legal fight over gay marriage shifts into unprecedented territory becoming [...] [...more]
As 2009 comes to a close it’s time to reflect on the year behind us before we jump into 2010. That’s why we decided to give our community a chance to vote on their favorite LGBT and LGBT friendly spots around Long Beach! Favorite spot to grab a drink with friends? Go on a date? [...] [...more]
Now that Thanksgiving has passed and the holiday season has officially begun, you may be longing for that special event to get you into the holiday spirit. Ice skating, caroling, lights, parades, snow days, shopping and music can all be found right here in Long Beach . BELMONT SHORE CHRISTMAS PARADE December 5th, 5:00-7:00pm An honored community tradition, the 27th [...] [...more]
An honored community tradition, the 27th Annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade takes place on E. 2nd St. from Livingston Ave. to Bayshore Ave. and returns to Livingston Ave. Thousands line the street to watch the 100+ entries and one dozen marching bands. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm This year’s theme is ‘A Magical, Musical Christmas’. [...] [...more]
If you caught the American Music Awards last night on ABC, you know the night was full of big performances. Janet Jackson opened the show with an 8 minute performance which included many of her number one hits through the years. Rhianna wowed and J Lo tumbled. Whitney Houston brought the house to it’s feet [...] [...more]