Join Jizzona Straynger and Lady VaJayJay as they host this special engagement on Saturday March 13th at Absolutely Fabulous in Huntington Beach!, Rage for the Page! The event will be hosted will feature rare Bettie Page pin-up art! H’our derves are being provided by Metro Q. Wine and champaign will also be provided. The event is [...] [...more]
Songwriter/Producer Linda Perry and Impresario/Event Producer Brent Bolthouse will join the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center to present “An Evening with Women: Celebrating Art, Music & Equality” on Saturday, May 1 in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel. A magical evening that rocks with music while it shimmers with elegance, “An Evening with [...] [...more]
The Press Telegram is reporting that a large swastika was carved into a putting green at the Lakewood Country Club over the weekend. The 8×8 foot carving is considered a sign of hatred and has created cause for concern among residents and local officials. Supervisor Don Knabe is currently seeking approval to offer a $5,000 reward [...] [...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]
Get Ready for the Protest Starting February 19, Long Beach has been selected by Westboro Baptist Church, a Kansas based group to conduct anti-gay and anti-Semetic protests at different locations according to their Web site, www.godhatesfags.com. The group is targeting; Ragga Muffins Festival aka “Bob Fest”at the Long Beach Convention Center, the Alpert Jewish Community Center [...] [...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]
It’s back! It’s big and it’s ready to roll! The Long Beach Roller Derby begins February 2010. The LBRD, hosts two leagues: The Terminal Island Tootsies and the Retro Rollers. Try outs will be held on February 2nd- 3rd 2010 at the El Dorado Park (2800 Studebaker). Bring your own skates, gear and proof of [...] [...more]
The LA Fire Department rescued a stranded dog who found himself stuck in the middle of the raging LA river today for over an hour and a half. A fire fighter lowered down by a helicopter grabbed the dog and held on despite being bitten numerous times and pulled the dog to safety. The heroic [...] [...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]