Culture & Commentary
‘Exuding warmth and selflessness:’ Edward Snow Jr., owner of 4th Street’s Eddie’s Market in Long Beach, dies
Edward Snow Jr.—whose father created the Eddie's Market brand that is synonymous with Long Beach culture and owns the last Eddie's Market under the family's ownership at 4th Street and Wisconsin Avenue—died of cardiac arrest at the age of 61 on Nov. 6.
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Altruism—Long Beach’s homegrown, city-centric nightlife event—celebrates one phenomenal first year
From Blaq Pages and Budgie playing side-by-side to Battlecat's hip-hop set amid Jared Jackson's house jam, Altruism is about the intersection of musics.
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Goodies—the much-loved, nothing-over-$25 home store—officially opens first Long Beach location
Goodies, the growing home living brand founded by Philippines native, Texas-raised Rhea Carlisle, has quickly expanded from its roots from Santa Monica to Venice and Costa Mesa is ready to take on Long Beach.
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Long Beach Lost: The mid-mod County Courthouse building that was demolished
My ongoing series, Long Beach Lost, was launched to examine buildings and spaces that have either been demolished or were never even in existence—including the forgotten tales attached to existing places. This is not a preservationist series but rather a historical series that will help keep a record of our architectural, cultural, and spatial history.
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Meet Jennifer Kumiyama, the Long Beach vocalist whose dream to become a princess comes true in Disney’s ‘Wish’
For Long Beach vocalist and performer Jennifer Kumiyama, never in her wildest dreams would she be featured in any Disney movie—let alone Disney's "Wish," the animated musical that is part of the entertainment company's 100 year anniversary celebration.
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Rep. Robert Garcia on Long Beach food’s scene, its evolution, and 3AM fettuccine alfredo
Rep. Robert Garcia is a growing star on The Hill—but he is a true foodie at heart.
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Long Beach Lost: With Hard Rock Hotel going on top of Jergins Tunnel, a look into the past
My ongoing series, Long Beach Lost, was launched to examine buildings and spaces that have either been demolished or were never even in existence—including the forgotten tales attached to existing places. This is not a preservationist series but rather a historical series that will help keep a record of our architectural, cultural, and spatial history.
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31-story Hard Rock Hotel to break ground in Downtown Long Beach come 2024 (music venue in Jergins Tunnel included)
The mayor has said Hard Rock Hotel—taking over the southeast space at Ocean and Pine that has been empty for decades—is expected to break ground next year.
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Long Beach needs its visitors bureau—so what is, if any, the controversy surrounding the Long Beach Convention Center?
The CVB—what is the Long Beach Convention Center and its Visitors Bureau—is separating into two different entities. That is not controversial but a good thing no matter which angle is examined.
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The reason Long Beach’s music scene needs the Good Luck Vinyl Club hi-fi vibe
Echoing the listening bars of Japan, Good Luck Vinyl Club is about two things: A very particular album and a DJ's collection that boosters that album's genre for an all-night listening session.
