Author: Arts and Life Editor
‘The Ted Bundy Tapes’ provide an in-depth look at the serial killer sensation
Netflix has recently acquired the rights to “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” a film about the life and crimes of Ted Bundy. The film was acquired by the streaming service for $9 million, following the close-out of the Sundance Film Festival Feb. 3. The role of Bundy in the[Read More…]
Slanguage combines bold art, edge and heritage in “Call and Response, When We Say … You Say”
Over 50 attendees gathered at the Long Beach State University Art Museum Sunday for the latest exhibit, “Call and Response, When We Say…You Say,” a multi-phase project that combines “pop culture and high art” to create interactions between the audience, the art and artists. After a brief call and response[Read More…]
CalRep features original stories in spring schedule
Jeff Janisheski, Chair of the Theater Arts Department and Artistic Director of CalRep, was flipping through the March 2017 issue of Dig Magazine. An article, “Choosing Education Over Incarceration,” caught his eye. As someone whose job is to bring diverse communities together through storytelling, the article struck a chord with[Read More…]
Artists unite from greater Los Angeles areas
The Greater Los Angeles Master of Fine Arts exhibition has returned to the School of Art galleries at Long Beach State for a 14th time with “Open Relationships,” a theme dedicated to fostering collaboration between artists. GLAMFA will run from Jan. 22 to Jan. 30 with participating MFA student artists[Read More…]
Poor shooting plagues Long Beach in loss to CSUN
Size inside was the clear advantage for the Matadors of Cal State Northridge (10-10) Saturday as Long Beach State was unable to get shots to fall in the paint, ultimately falling 51-37 in the Walter Pyramid. The 49ers started the game off shooting well, with two big catch-and-shoot three pointers[Read More…]
COLUMN: Long Beach’s impressive start is not a fluke
As far as Long Beach State men’s basketball goes, for the most part no one expected this strong of a start to Big West conference play. From Long Beach fans posting to online community message boards to the Daily 49er sports staff, Long Beach (8-11, 2-1 Big West) has been[Read More…]
In photos: 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
Long Beach celebrated its diversity on Saturday as politicians, schools and churches marched together for the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade. The crowd lined Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to vibrant dance, music and speeches as the 89 floats made the one mile journey down the street.
Spend some time with ‘Friends from College’
While the world is still rejoicing that Netflix spent $100 million to keep “Friends” for another year, there is a much better, funnier and painfully underrated show that no one is talking about, and its second season just came out. The Netflix original, “Friends from College,” a comedy series dealing[Read More…]
Davison leads Long Beach to fourth straight win
After struggling early in the pre-season, the Long Beach State women’s basketball team has found its groove in conference play, winning its first two games. The team’s four-game win streak was improved Thursday night after taking down Cal Poly, 61-58. The game was decided by free throws late in the[Read More…]