The mineral rich costal breeze of Half Moon Bay has nurtured a lush abundance of flora and fauna. Explore the region’s rich ecology and grab a taste of its offerings from the rooted community.
Author: Julia Goldman
Artist Banter S4E6: Garage-born indie rock band Arizona Avenue runs headfirst into the SoCal scene
In season 4, episode 6 of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman and co-host Alex Gryciuk sit down with California groovy grunge indie rock band, Arizona Avenue, to learn about the band’s origins, performance experiences and future ambitions.
Duy Nguyen-Amigo says goodbye to his 9-5 to pursue his passion in music
After this Orange County artist realized his corporate job was sapping his ability to create music, he decided to place his passions first. His upcoming single, “Stop, just u wait,” is the story of his departure and a hopeful embark towards his music career.
Artist Banter S4E5: A conversation on the dance industry (ft. Antoinette Nguyen)
In this episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman sits down with friend, artist and dancer, Antoinette Nguyen. The two sit down and discuss Nguyen’s experience as a dancer and her opinions on the dance industry.
Artist Banter S4E4: A shared love and excitement toward music paves “New Tradition”
In season 4, episode 4 of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman sits down with members of Orange County’s progressive pop fusion band, New Tradition, to discuss the band’s formulation, performances and future.
CSULB students join together and face off in Tekken 8 esports tournament
After nearly nine years, the Tekken franchise has released a sequel with new graphics, characters and game mechanics. CSULB students gathered in the USU Esports Lounge to celebrate Tekken 8’s arrival in a tournament.
Artist Banter S4E3: Curating a ‘realm’ of community connectivity (ft. Shira Tagle)
In season 4, episode 3 of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman meets with local artist, jewelry maker and bioorganic preservationist, Shira Tagle. The two discuss the origin of Tagle’s many mediums, and how their craftsmanship transformed into their small business, Verse Collective.
Artist Banter S4E2: “Love’s Weird”: Ceci Apitz and Gavin Arvello’s shared love through art
In this special Valentine’s Day episode of Artist Banter, host Julia Goldman sits down with Long Beach State industrial design students and couple, Ceci Apitz and Gavin Arvello. The two share the story of how they met and discuss their artistic passions while doing Valentine’s Day activities.
Artist Banter S4E1: A lifetime in the arts was the right decision: CSULB’s Director of Choral Studies, Dr. Jonathan Talberg
In the premiere episode of Artist Banter’s fourth season, host Julia Goldman sits down with CSULB’s Director of Choral Studies, Dr. Jonathan Talberg. The two dive into Dr. Talberg’s journey in music and how his past has shaped his teaching style at the Beach.
Rain or shine, Little Saigon continues to celebrate Tết
The coming of spring is celebrated with new year wishes, food, gifts and live music at the Asian Garden Mall Tết Flower Festival.