Summer And Music 2010 : Future Legends Show, 6/12

Future Legends: Now Sounds of the Long Beach Bloodline June 12, 2010, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., East Village Arts District Come to the free, all-ages show in the East Village Arts District, at First Street and Elm Avenue, on an outdoor, solar-powered stage. Music By: DJ Lithuanian Prince, Korey Dane, So Many Wizards, Boris Smile, Jay Buchanan, Deep Sea Diver and Special Performance by UK band Phantom Limb .

Arts Mixer in Bixby Knolls - Thursday, May 20th

Community Happy Hour

Thursday, May 20, 2010

5:30pm - 7:00pm

at

Averyboo Arts

3908 Atlantic Avenue

Presentation by:

Craig Watson
Executive Director,
Arts Council for Long Beach

Presenting:

"Using the Arts as an Economic Driver in a Business District" & "Inspiring Our Youth with the Arts"

(Art activities not available. Presentation & mixer only)

Enjoy this monthly opportunity for BKBIA members and the local community to meet, greet, mix, mingle, and network.

Questions or more info: (562) 595-0081 or info@bixbyknollsinfo.com

Everybody ♥'s Jonathan Richman!

From the amazing Modern Lovers in the mid-70's, to his current solo sets with Tommy Larkins on drums, Jonathan Richman is absolutely a national institution. And we are blessed that he has made Long Beach one of his favorite places to play over the last several years. With a three-night residency of early shows this week at DiPiazzas, there is no excuse to miss this charming and multilingual musician with the tenderest heart, purest brilliance, and killing-est dance moves.

Jonathan Richman at diPiazza's Restaurant & Lava Lounge, 5205 E. PCH, Long Beach, May 20th-22nd, @7pm, $12.

You can catch-up on all the latest Jonathan Richman news at the Jo-Jo Files.

Free Comic Book Day! May 1st

Another May 1st means it's Free Comic Book Day - check out these participating Long Beach comic book shops to explore some new titles and free giveaways.

AMAZING COMICS & CARDS
5555 STEARNS STREET, SUITE 102
LONG BEACH, CA
(562) 493-4427


PULP FICTION
1742 CLARK AVE
LONG BEACH, CA
(562) 986-4154

You might find one of my absolute favorites - The Tick!




In honor of this year's Free Comic Book Day, and to commemorate the first appearance of The Tick 24 years ago, NEC Press offers this special re-presentation of Ben Edlund's legendary first issue of The Tick, in a special Free Comic Book Day special edition! The complete original first comic book appearance of The Tick, as it originally hit the stands in 1986!

Miss you District Weekly!

I was so sad to hear the District Weekly closed up shop recently. Alternative press is so vital to cultivating community and keeping a city unique - pobre de Long Beach. Raw Judita's husband/photographer/man-about-town Matt Wignall penned a manifesto against the American dental industry, which was going to be published in the District weekly just before it folded. It's fascinating and hilarious - just like Matt, and you can read it here, featuring a cameo appearance by my husband, Ivan Vejar.

Ice Cream Man Benefit - Friday, April 16, Alex's Bar

The super-great Ice Cream Man, whose mission it is to bring free icy treats to the masses at all your favorite shows and get- togethers, is hoping now for some love and generosity. After his ice cream truck was totaled, good friends decided to put on a show to raise money for the repairs. Do your part to give back (you know you love those strawberry shortcake ice cream bars!) and go to Alex's Bar tomorrow night.

Featuring: Repeater, Telomere Repair, Greater California, Bella Novela, the Soft Hands and DJ Phil, at Alex’s Bar, 2913 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, (562) 434-8292; www.alexsbar.com.April 16. Call for time.$5, plus optional donation.

The Outfit (online) - closing sale...you'll be missed!

My dear friend Angie is closing up her online shop, The Outfit, and is sharing her amazing wares at unbelievable prices. You'll want to snap up great handmade clothes and toys for your favorite little ones before it's too late!!! The store closes on April 30th. Find her online shop here.

But you can't have this -

It's MINE! ;)