The biggest student movie festival is coming to Long Beach to give students the opportunity to create short films and broadcast their work to the world. The Campus Movie Festival, the largest student film festival in the world, is coming to Long Beach State to give the next generation of[Read More…]
Author: Arts and Life Editor
Pa’s Pumpkin Patch is a wholesome Halloween celebration
In front of an unsightly oil rig on PCH exists a place that will transport you straight back to your childhood. Amid a sea of hay and pumpkins, the aroma of funnel cakes fills the air while kids anxiously await their turn to board various carnival rides. Pa’s Pumpkin Patch[Read More…]
In Photos: Graduate student uses humor to translate through his art
Combining mixed material sculptures and stop-motion video, Master of Fine Arts graduate student Aaron Brown explores different art themes all laced with a bit of humor. Brown’s exhibit is one among several others featured in the MFA Advancement galleries located in the Fine Arts Buildings this week. The galleries run[Read More…]
‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ is anything but
“Pulp Fiction.” “Fargo.” “The Usual Suspects.” These are some of the best neo-noir ensemble films that know how to properly flesh out its characters and deliver thrills. “Bad Times at the El Royale” has officially joined these ranks. Written and directed by Drew Goddard (“The Cabin in the Woods”), the[Read More…]
Crime blotter: Damage to cars and suspicious characters
Demolition derby – Multiple reports of vehicle vandalism occurred at Long Beach State, including a keyed car and a broken window. The first occurred on Oct. 5 when a passerby noticed a shattered window on a white Toyota Solara in parking lot E11. The person called campus police to report[Read More…]
‘Quavo Huncho’ is a big, bland boring mess
Quavious Marshall, aka Quavo has had one hell of a year, both in his own solo career and as one third of hip-hop trio Migos. The Atlanta rapper has spent the better part of the year either in the studio or on the road, receiving a multitude of production and[Read More…]
LGBTQ activist Harvey Milk remembered in Cal Rep’s production of ‘Dear Harvey’
The life and long lasting impact of Harvey Milk, LGBTQ activist and first openly gay politician elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, was brought to life Friday at the California Repertory’s opening performance of “Dear Harvey.” Written by Long Beach State professor Patricia Loughrey and directed by Cal[Read More…]
Student artists display pieces at the Long Beach Airport for visitors on the move
Long Beach State and The Long Beach Airport partnered to showcase student artist’s work on display for people rushing to and from the airport Sept. 21. This exhibition was made possible by the administration of the Long Beach Airport and the LBSU College of The Arts. Michael Nannery, advising coordinator[Read More…]
The Library reflects the art and diversity in Long Beach
Drive down Broadway a little too quickly and you might just miss it. The Library: A Coffee House may not look like much from the outside, with its faded brick walls and plain red awning with simple script writing, but step inside and you’re met with dozens of hanging ornaments[Read More…]
Bringing back the old and making it new
If you’re walking down Second Street, you might mistake a certain art deco building for a movie theater. Buffalo Exchange’s retro exterior is a direct reflection of its overall style. Buffalo Exchange is a chain that began in Tucson, Arizona in 1974 when owners Kerstin and Spencer Block opened the[Read More…]