The Carpenter Performing Arts Center will host a panel discussion called “In Context: Art, Race and Censorship” on Thursday, Sept. 29. Panelists will talk in depth about community reactions following the cancellation of the controversial play “N*gger, W*tback, Ch*nk” and the consequential resignation of CPAC Executive Director Michele Roberge. The[Read More…]
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University Art Museum hosts walkthrough of artists exhibition
Envision waves crashing along the shore, a lighthouse’s flashing signals to oncoming boats, the smell of seaweed and the salty taste of ocean water. Artists Jud Fine and Barbara McCarren embodied these senses through their exhibit, AND/OR. The artists gave visitors a walkthrough of their exhibit, currently showcased in the[Read More…]
‘Magnificent Seven’ review
The wild west wasn’t a land of fairy tales; corrupt industrialists, rampant racism and lawless murder all plagued the setting. “The Magnificent Seven” is a remake of the 60s film of the same name, which in turn was a remake of the 1956 Japanese movie “Seven Samurai.” When compared to[Read More…]
Student Health Services host Wellness Wednesday
For anyone in the Beach family looking for tips about eating, sleeping or drinking, they need not look any further than “Wellness Wednesdays” in the University Student Union. The Student Health Services is providing weekly workshops on topics such as sex and sexuality, eating and exercise – even surviving finals[Read More…]
‘Were We Even Here’ art exhibit open this week in the CSULB student art gallery
Debris hanging on the walls acts as a canvas for paintings and embroideries; in the middle of the room there is a rustic, red bed frame. The pieces reflect the values and meanings of items in a home, as well as how a house communicates status. Cal State Long Beach[Read More…]
A view from the audience
Drama enthusiasts around the Long Beach community received a cathartic debut performance of Arthur Miller’s modern classic, “A View from the Bridge,” Friday. The play, directed by Cal State Long Beach alumnus Jeff Paul, was performed at the CSULB University Theater and sold out on its opening night. Paul takes[Read More…]
King Lear read-along kicks off Shakespeare Saturdays
The words of the Bard will echo through University Art Museum’s Permanent Collection Gallery on Saturday as members of the community participate in the first Shakespeare Aloud event of the year. The event will kick off with a reading of “King Lear.” Held once a month on Saturdays, the free[Read More…]
First Music Tastes Good festival comes to downtown Long Beach
Downtown Long Beach will be home to a new music and food festival this weekend. From Friday to Sunday, Music Tastes Good will offer Long Beach locals a taste of a distant idea that finally became a reality. Talent Buyer Jonathan Halperin helped Josh Fischel, founder and curator, with the[Read More…]
CSULB Assistant Professor of Dance showcases her company Acts of Matter at IMPLOSION: A Pairing of the Arts
A mentor, dancer, choreographer and Cal State Long Beach Assistant Professor of Dance are the many titles that Rebecca Lemme holds. Lemme’s company Acts of Matter will be performing their show “Fragments” at the IMPLOSION: A Pairing of the Arts Festival in Santa Monica on Sept. 23-24. The show is[Read More…]
Hollywood Horror Nights at Universal Studios
There’s no telling when someone will sneak up behind you, jump out of an old picture or the walls of an entire room will disappear — in the new mazes at Universal Studios Hollywood Horror Nights, things aren’t always as they seem. Even when there are no surprises, you’re still[Read More…]