If you want to see a “local,” do-it-yourself show, you usually have to hop in your car and travel to venues like Bridgetown DIY in La Puente, VLHS in Pomona or The Smell in downtown Los Angeles. A new venue has emerged in Long Beach called the Wax Museum, and[Read More…]
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Summer and Music festival returns to the streets of Long Beach
The Summer And Music festival features eclectic music events, extraordinary acts and dances at various eco-conscious outdoor venues throughout Long Beach’s downtown. Dancin’ in the Streets is the first to kick off the summer festival on June 27, showcasing sounds of California’s culture, food and music from an array of[Read More…]
E3’s main players struggle with fresh ideas
The big players in the Electronic Entertainment Expo, otherwise known as E3 2014, played it safe, offering tried-and-true gameplay experiences, with little room for innovation. As usual, Sony and Microsoft made headlines with their big-budget events, but very little was shown beyond teasers and CGI trailers. Nintendo took the road[Read More…]
Saying Goodbye to Colossus
After speculation over whether Six Flags Magic Mountain was ever going to refurbish the amusement park’s main ride, Colossus, the park announced it would be closing down on August 16, after existing for 36 years. “Six Flags Magic Mountain will announce exciting future plans for the park we think our[Read More…]
LA Pride creates a hub for a myriad of people
LA Pride returned on June 6 through June 8, showcasing three days of fun, music, games and a parade to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual pride down the streets of Santa Monica Boulevard. The event featured celebrity guest Demi Lovato as the parade’s grand marshal; Lovato performed her song[Read More…]
Flying Solo, but Soaring High
Jack White is the closest thing to rock royalty in the world today. With an illustrious record of performing with The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and his growing catalog of solo work, it is becoming incredibly apparent that White is looking to carve out a name for himself in the[Read More…]
Small Expo, Big Fun
A Blues Brother and a Ghostbuster having a casual conversation while smoking a cigarette along the promenade in Long Beach, surrounded by iconic cars from “Jurassic Park,” “Back to the Future,” and “Speed Racer” can only mean one thing. The Long Beach Comic Book Expo returned on May 31 and[Read More…]
“Maleficent” is not so magnificent
Out of all the animated villains that Disney has presented, there has been only one who truly deserved to have her story told in a different light. She is one who has haunted children for decades with her pointed horns, glaring stare and menacing laugh. She is the evil Maleficent.[Read More…]
Summer Staycation: A Guide to Day Tripping
Summer is upon us at last. Many people are packing their bags and embarking on long awaited trips, but not everyone is able to explore and travel this summer. That doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun, as there are many ways to enjoy Southern California on a budget. After[Read More…]
Gamers anticipate E3’s return
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) returns with new games and technology that will revolutionize the way we look at electronic entertainment through the next year. This year’s E3 will have a greater focus on software arriving to new gaming consoles on the market. Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo are set[Read More…]