In a survey conducted by SCAN, a leading senior-focused organization found that many seniors are unprepared to live independently as they age. The not-for-profit organization’s research shows 79 percent of U.S. seniors are concerned about health care or other issues impacting their ability to live independently in their own homes over the long term while 54...
An incessantly ringing cell phone disturbs a woman sitting at a cafe table. She is furious at the owner for not picking up the call until she discovers he’s dead. So begins Dead Man’s Cell Phone, a wildly imaginative new dramatic comedy written by Sarah Ruhl. “Sarah Ruhl is one of my favorite contemporary playwrights,” said...
With a $2.5 million price tag, Residence Inn Long Beach Downtown completed renovations that transformed its suites to a higher level of comfort. New carpets, windows, and wall coverings were installed to enhance the suites with a fresh look that reflects the calm coastal setting that lies beyond the hotel walls. To create a sense of...
As part of The Queen Mary’s ongoing Community Service Salon Series, an impressive salute to those of the Greatest Generation who served in WWII will be held. The event will also include a WARBIRD Fly-over and aerial demonstration above the ship. The WWII Salute serves a timely reminder of a significant period in history and to...
Long Beach is a very unique and diverse city. It’s the 7th largest city in California, but still has that small town feel. Long Beach has a strong sense of community, filled with art, business, good food, and beautiful views of the Pacific. This city is close enough to LA to commute, but far enough way...
Ahmad Ali Lewis, a hip-hop artist, scholar, social worker, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and Long Beach City College valedictorian from the Class of 2008, will return to the campus June 8 to deliver the keynote address at the 2017 LBCC Commencement. The ceremony will take place at Veterans Memorial Stadium at 4 p.m. “The LBCC community is thrilled...
LONG BEACH, MAY 4 - Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride is proud to announce that this year's pre-parade show will be a tribute to the Orlando 49, featuring two of the Orlando Pulse Survivors, Brian Reagan and Milan D'Marco. The Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Pre-Parade Show will be held at 9:30 am, on...
LONG BEACH, MAY 1 - Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride is proud to announce the 34th Annual Long Beach Gay Pride Parade Announcers; Jewels, Isa and Josie Rached, Bella Farrow, Robbie Osa and Missy Vee. This year's parade announcers consist of community superstars! The Parade will begin at step off on Ocean Blvd and Lindero Avenue, with...
LONG BEACH, MAY 16 - Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride is proud to announce that Australian Member of State Parliament for Sydney, Alex Greenwich MP, will be joining the 34th Annual Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Parade in honor of the Sister-Pride Program between Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride and Australia's Sydney Gay...