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RESTAURANTS WITH GREAT WATER VIEWS Summer is fast approaching and the weather is heating up. Some of us are staying in the LBC whether we’re enjoying a “stay-cation” or no vacation at all. There are some delicious ways to while away these gorgeous days. Long Beach has some of the most beautiful beaches and shorelines in Southern California, so if you’re not boating around the bay, fishing off Belmont Pier, kayaking in Naples or simply strolling through Shoreline Village, why not dine along the water? By Dominique Dupree Schooner or Later
Queensview Steakhouse
241 Marina Drive
435 Shoreline Village Drive
Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Schooner or Later is a landmark, a family business that opened its door 31 years ago. This is a restaurant with magnificent views of the Long Beach Marina and its sister restaurants, Tantalum and Schooner at Sunset, all share great water views. You definitely have to try the patty melt: a 6 ounce gourmet beef patty and American cheese, served on rye with grilled onions and your choice of french fries, sweet potato fries, green salad, coleslaw, or onions rings. Schooner or Later opens daily at 6:30 a.m. so be sure to check out their breakfast or enjoy lunch until 3 o’clock Mondays through Friday and until 4 p.m. on the weekend. Food Network’s own Diners Drive-ins and Dives’ Guy Fieri has been here, so you know it’s good.
Parker’s Lighthouse 435 Shoreline Village Drive
Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Parker’s Lighthouse is located in Rainbow Harbor near Shoreline Village and boasts a spectacular view of the Queen Mary and the picturesque seascape. This winner of the 2016 Diner’s Choice award serves up seafood, traditional American fare and a spectacular happy hour. Be sure to make reservations for that special date and try the refreshing sashimi sampler which serves up halibut, tuna, albacore, yellowtail and salmon. Here is something special for the beer aficionados: on June 23 at 7 p.m., Parker’s Lighthouse & Queensview Steakhouse are hosting a multi-course dinner paired with beers from the Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Festival which is happening nationwide. Reservations are required for this event so make your reservations and bring your taste buds. 2/
Closed on Sunday and Monday. Tuesday-Saturday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. On the third floor of Parker’s Lighthouse, you will encounter Queensview Steakhouse; yes two restaurants attractively ensconced in a building that looks like a lighthouse. So for those of you who love a good steak don’t look any further. Enjoy that junction where “classic meets contemporary” while you cut into a Queensview Filet Mignon Oscar – 7 ounces of certified USDA beef topped by king crab, fresh white asparagus and bearnaise and listen to a live jazz band while you enjoy the breathtaking views from the window seat overlooking the bay.
Tantalum 6272 East Pacific Coast Highway
Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Located in Alamitos Bay, deep within Marina Pacifica, Tantalum specializes in a fusion of Asian soul and New American cuisine. This restaurant sports a 75 foot mahogany bar, a trendy dining lounge area and amazing views of the bay. Speaking of the food, Tantalum has got you covered from Happy Hour, brunch, lunch and dinner paired with live bands or DJs depending on the day. Try the Kobe Brunch Burger which is a kobe burger, with a fried egg, bacon and a side of fries and maybe a Honey Lavender Mimosa made with house-infused honey lavender, fresh lemon juice and sparkling wine.
Gladstone’s Long Beach 330 S. Pine Ave.
Monday-Sunday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. If you happen to be strolling along the
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Outdoor dining is available at Boathouse by the Bay. Photo credit: Boathouse by the Bay
boardwalk in Shoreline Village, you will most likely pass by Gladstone’s and if you decide to check out their Sunday Funday brunch, you will not be disappointed. Try the seafood omelette which is served with a sausage link and a side of fresh fruit and sip on a mimosa while you look out their large, bayfront window. You will be remiss in not trying their amazing lobster macaroni and cheese, it is pretty self explanatory but, I cannot describe via the written word the cheesy goodness that is generously punctuated by nice sized chunks of lobster. The clam chowder is so creamy and hearty that you will want seconds and the coconut shrimp with pineapple plum sauce or the calamari will transport you straight to Hawaii. Gladstone’s menu is as expansive as it is tasty and you will be treated every day of the week with great specials and Crabby Hour which is Monday through Thursday between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and all day Friday.
Belmont Brewing Company 25 39th Place
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Belmont Brewing Company has an outdoor patio that is adjacent to the bike path that leads to the Belmont Pier. BBC opened in 1990 and is the oldest brewpub in southern California, also featuring “classic American fare with an international flair.” Why would you not want to savor an award-winning brew or two and cool off on the patio, people watching, and enjoying Baja style fish tacos or the BBC burger – the patty is made with angus chuck and dressed with lettuce, cheese and BBC special aioli? If you want a lighter fare, you should definitely try the Hawaiian style poke, the freshest fish, seasoned with Hawaiian sauces,
wontons and wasabi soy sauce.
The Reef on the Water 880 Harbor Scenic Drive
Monday-Saturday 11a.m. -10 p.m. Friday-Saturday 11a.m. -11 p.m. Sunday 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m. The Reef was established in 1958 by the Tallichet family and it was a simple shack that was located around the corner from the Long Beach Harbor, way before the Queen Mary or the Mayan Hotel were ever thought of. This tropical getaway expanded over the years and has an impressive view of downtown Long Beach’s waterfront which you can view through floor to ceiling windows. The Reef has evolved to “the spot for all events” from corporate dinners, weddings, quinceaneras or casual lunches. The shrimp linguini is delicious, topped with luscious shrimp and sun dried tomato sauce or the roasted prime rib all 12 ounces of meaty goodness, garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
The Boathouse on the Bay 190 North Marina Drive
Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday 11:30 a.m.-midnight. Saturday 9 a.m.-midnight. Sunday 9 a.m.-10 p.m. The Boathouse on the Bay is located in Alamitos Bay with a spectacular views and an outdoor patio with a fire pit perfect for those balmy, summer nights. If you like crab cakes, you have to try the pan roasted Blue Crab Cakes which is served on a bed of upland watercress, romesco and corn salsa. The raw bar features oysters on a half shell or if you can’t decide between meat and seafood, there are surf and turf options. continues on pg.7
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There aren’t too many better things than having a wonderful meal while gazing out across the Pacific. We have that in Long Beach.
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On the eve of the California primary, Hillary Clinton stops by the LBC and Long Beach City College.
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feature: 05 Pablo Figueroa is making a name for himself as the Latino voice of Long Beach.
business: 06 The only craft bar south of San Francisco solely for cider is scheduled to land at the corner of Broadway Avenue and Atlantic Avenue this month.
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The eyes of the shipping world are on the Port of Long Beach and its CEO Jon Slangerup. The eyes of the city are on him, too, as he finds ways to make the city a better place.
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A‘virgin’s’ account of her first night at a “Rocky Horror Picture Show” showing at the Art Theatre.
Welcome to our 20th issue! When I moved to L.A. in 1981, Air California, Pacific Southwest Airlines and Western Airlines ruled the skies over California. Now it’s mostly Southwest Airlines. JetBlue and Alaska get their pieces of the intrastate pie, mind you, but when Southwest 1853 departed Long Beach on Sunday, it not only marked the carrier’s first flight from LGB, but also added the 98th city served by the airline. Southwest also serves nine other California airports. “We are extra pleased Southwest has brought service to Long Beach,” said Juan Lopez-Rios, the interim director of the airport. “Travelers have another reason to travel to Long Beach.” Southwest has the more than 700 planes, all of them Boeing aircraft. And according to Southwest, one in four domestic travelers every day ride on Southwest.
Remember, if you want to write for The Edge, see the ad in this week’s issue. Join us, and help make this a weekly publication for the community, by the community. As always, if we make a mistake, if you love us or hate us, have a story idea, or want to advertise with us, let us know with a comment on our Facebook page The Edge Long Beach or our website www.theedgelb.com. You can also follow us on Twitter (@ Edgelongbeach) Or send me an email at editor@hlrmedia.com. ERRATA: On the cover of the June 1 issue, the CEO of Long Beach Transit was identified as Kevin McDonald. His name is Kenneth McDonald. Also in last week’s issue on the Better Together initiative, it was written that Juan Lopez-Rios, the interim director of the Long Beach Airport went on the trip to Washington, D.C., with the mayor. Lopez-Rios was not on that trip.
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Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia endorses Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee for president. Photo by Emily Rasmussen
HILLARY’S HISTORIC DAY IN LONG BEACH Lovers and haters alike come to see the Democratic Party’s first woman candidate for president of the United States
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n a warm spring day in Long Beach, more than a thousand people came to
be spectators to history. Some locals were there to support Hillary Clinton – excited to possibly witness the first woman president – and some opposed her, trying to change the hearts and minds of anyone planning to cast their ballot for her. At one of her last stops on Monday before the California primary on Tuesday, Clinton came to Long Beach City College for her “Get Out The Vote” rally. The former secretary of State now has enough delegates to become the Democratic presidential nominee. However, the Democratic National Convention is not until July 25 in Philadelphia, and Sen. Bernie Sanders is trailing closely behind. Mayor Robert Garcia introduced Clinton, endorsing her as his choice for the party’s nominee. Garcia dissed Republican candidate Donald J. Trump, calling him a “bully” toward the LGBTQ and immigrant communities. “Thank goodness we have Hillary Clinton in our corner. Madam secretary, we stand with you because you have always stood with us,” he said, then referring to her as the next
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president. Clinton stepped on stage, receiving a hug from Garcia before proceeding to thank other speakers at the rally including LBCC president Eloy Oakley, assemblyman Patrick O’Donnell, and others. “I have a special place in my heart for Long Beach,” Clinton said. “Some of you remember that when my husband was president he worked closely with your then-mayor, mayor [Beverly] O’Neill, and your leadership in Long Beach. He was a good partner for Long Beach as you began rebuilding, moving into the future, and revitalizing Long Beach. We are proud of what Long Beach has become and I want to be a good partner for this city.” Clinton then began talking about her campaign as a “progressive who likes to get things done,” in regards to the economy, she said she plans to create jobs with rising incomes, more jobs in infrastructure, and bring manufacturing back to America. “We’re going to do more to help small businesses that create most of the new jobs in America, and we are finally going to guarantee equal pay for women,” she said, before moving onto talking about helping climate change and affordable education. Clinton is the first candidate in the 2016
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presidential election to visit and hold a political rally in Long Beach. Hundreds of people lined up in front of the LBCC Liberal Arts Campus gymnasium, a small venue for a rally compared to other candidates like Sanders
and Trump, who speak at larger arenas. Supporters, non-supporters, and the undecided, filed into the gymnasium. Clinton spoke for about 20 minutes amidst cheering from fans and the occasional booing from opposers, who were later removed by security. Although Sanders tends to win the majority of the youth vote, many students and young people came to see Clinton. Bimbola Omisile, a recent Cal State Long Beach alumni who studied political science, says she’s voting for Clinton. “She’s the one candidate I truly believe has the plan to make America a place that I want to live and a place that I want my future family to be a part of,” Omisile says. “She has the most experience of any of the other candidates, she’s worked in different facets of the government, she stands for the progressive ideals that I truly believe in – and she’s pretty dope and wears cool pantsuits.” However, not every youth attending the rally was a Clinton supporter. Several groups of Sanders’ supporters, and other people opposing Clinton in general, held signs outside the gym in protest of her campaign reading “Hillary for Prison 2016.” One person holding an anti-Clinton sign was Bradley Walther, a Long Beach local and LBCC alumni. “I’m here to show support for Bernie Sanders and to be in opposition to the establishment politics that Hillary Clinton supports,” he said. “He’s a breath of fresh air, the establishment politics of the last 50 years have been proven to be disastrous and Bernie Sanders is the only viable candidate.” Jose Hernandez, a current student at LBCC, said he is still unsure who to vote for. “I’m split between [Clinton] and Bernie. With Donald I like some of his ideas but in general he says some really idiotic things. So I probably wouldn’t vote for him,” he said. At the end of the rally, crowds dispersed from the gymnasium and the group of Sanders supporters grew, waiting outside to oppose Clinton. A small group of Clinton and Sanders supporters debated, but did not escalate to anything more.
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A BEGINNING FOR LATINO THEATER IN LONG BEACH Pablo Figueroa will perform “La Verdad de Judas,” completely in Spanish at the Found Theatre
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long way from Puerto Rico, Pablo Figueroa, is beginning to make a name for himself as an actor and as a Latino voice in Long Beach. From the barrio of Saint Just Carolina, Puerto Rico, Figueroa didn’t always have it easy, but he always knew he was born with the talent to take him far. Figueroa, 40, began his acting career at the age of 3, appearing in numerous school and church productions. His mother said that as a child he was “really well behaved and always wanted to act in all the school productions.” Figueroa’s greatest acting inspiration is fellow Puerto Rican Raul Julian. “I said ‘I want to be like him.’ ” Now, from small beginnings, Figueroa stands in a position to shed new light on the Latino community in Long Beach. He will be the first Latino to perform completely in Spanish, at Long Beach’s Found Theatre on July 10. The performance is already sold out. “I am [going to be] the first,” he says. “Which means I’m going to open the doors to the Latino community.” Figueroa says he never thought he would perform at the Found, “I used to walk by there and think ‘one day I would love to act there.’ ” Figueroa will once again take on his most successful role in the monologue “La Verdad de Judas” or “Judas’ Truth,” directed by Denise Blasor of the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts and LAD, for a private performance put on by the Museum of Latin American Art. Figueroa says he was unsure of the role when it first crossed his path. “I never did anything like this before,” he says. “I saw the potential to transform myself and to use all my talent.” Figueroa felt that it was a challenge and a test of his abilities. “This has been one of the [hardest] projects. It’s a monologue, a true story.” When he first took on the role, Figueroa says that it took a lot of research to prepare for it. The story, based on true events, revolves around a priest-turned-pedophile and the cycle of abuse that he is trapped in. As part of his preparation for the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts 2014 presentation of the monologue, Figueroa actually stayed two nights at the old Los Angeles city jail in Lincoln Heights, which was being used as the theater for the performance. All of his hard work and preparation seems to have paid off, bringing in three first- place titles. The first being the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts IV Edition of the International Theatre Festival 2014, then the Havana Theatre Festival 2014 and the Vision Theatre Leimert Park Village Theatre Festival 2015. Figueroa’s godmother, Aurea Santiago,
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Figueroa’s godmother, Aurea Santiago, gazes on as Figueroa talks about his acting career and the struggles that come with his passion. Photo by Amanda Del Cid said that his acting for the part of Judas is great and she can’t wait to see him make it in Hollywood. Though it will be the last time he will be performing “La Verdad de Judas,” Figueroa is always open to reprising his role as the tormented pedophile. He also said this will not be his last performance in Spanish, and hopes that this will only be the beginning of Latino theater in Long Beach. When it comes to his career, Figueroa is “going little by little, step by step,” and says though it sometimes feels that he hasn’t come too far, he can look back and is proud of his acting accomplishments and continues to chase the Oscar dream. “Never give up, have passion, work hard and you will get there someday,” he says. Figueroa would love nothing more than to progress to the big screen someday, but it is slow going with a full time job as a sales representative selling salon products. “You know for actors in theater, it’s hard,” he says, “So I have to do sales to make a living.” He says that he has just recently had to turn down an amazing role due to work. www.theedgelb.com
“I have rent to pay,” he says, but has new opportunities that he can’t mention quite yet. Despite the physical distance between them, Figueroa and his family still have a very strong bond. “I feel very proud that I can support him and cheer him on,” his mother, Carmen Diaz said. Both his mother and sisters Diamella and Irines Figueroa believe that he will make it big. “It is hard,” he says, “but I came with a goal and sometimes you have to let go of many things, those ties, if you want to make it.” Figueroa’s younger sister Irines says, “It isn’t easy to have him away, but it’s what he wants to do. I want him to keep going, to keep trying his best.” Figueroa feels that the accomplishments he has achieved are not only for him, but for Puerto Rico, and the whole of the Latino community. “Home doesn’t look that distant, because everything I do, I do for Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico will always be in my heart,” he says.
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THIS ISN’T YOUR MOM’S APPLE CIDER
The only craft bar south of San Francisco solely for cider and mead beverages is scheduled to open this month in Long Beach.
Great Society Cider & Mead owner and manager Otto Radtke pours himself a glass of Thatcher’s Green Goblin Oak Aged Cider from England. Photo by Jesus Ambrosio
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here is no debate that the golden age of craft drinks is amongst us – but for far too long, craft beer has been
hogging the spotlight. Forget everything you think you know about cider because Great Society Cider & Mead (GSCM) on the corner of Broadway Avenue and Atlantic Avenue wants to be at the forefront of showcasing innovative and creative ciders. “We’re not serving you Appletini’s,” says Otto Radtke, co-owner and manager of GSCM. “If you want that you can go to Vons and pick up an Angry Orchard.” Currently, the space is filled with power tools, trays with dried up paint and vague outlines of possible mural ideas. Otto and his wife Brenda Radtke, who have been residents in Bixby Knolls for the past eight years, have been working on opening this establishment since October. The cider house is slated to open in midJune, and will offer 20 unique ciders on tap from all over the world, food pairings and bottled crafted brews.
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“It’s not apple juice,” says Brenda, co-owner and manager of outreach for GSCM. “The mass market ciders are doing a great job at promoting the ciders so people are trying them for the first time. But people’s first impression of a cider’s is that they are really sweet.” As many beer aficionados have found out in recent years, there is much more to beer than what is mass produced – and the same could be said about ciders. Together the Radtke’s mission is to break some of the cider misconceptions and give people a full range of flavors and profiles when it comes to different palates. “I think the misconception that we are going to try to break is that cider is primarily sweet,” Brenda says. “And that ciders are one dimensional.” On the wall above the copper metal bar top Otto built himself is a chalkboard. So far only a few of the drink names are filled in. The numbers one through four of the 20 slots are taken by beverages from 101 Cider in Westlake Village. This is a bit of what 101 Cider has to offer: Its Cactus Red has a distinct hue of pink
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made with Thai basil and cactus pears. The Indian Pale Cider comes with all the essence of an IPA without the hoppy body. The dark black brew is fitting called Black Dog and has strong hints of charcoal and meyer lemon flavor, which will grow on you according to Otto. Yes, these are all ciders – and you won’t have to go to Westlake Village to try them. This is only the beginning of the list with plenty more drinks to try on this rotating tap. Currently, only Thatcher’s Green Goblin Oak Aged Cider from England and Two Towns Rhoubarbarian from Oregon are hooked up to the tap. Other beverages still to be hooked up include drinks from Anthem in Oregon, Common Cider Co. in Sacramento, B. Nektar Meadery in Michigan and Tieton Cider Works in Washington. At first, Brenda and Otto contemplated opening a cidery of their own to create their own unique blends, but realized there were already plenty of ciders out there they already enjoyed. “We kind of felt like the public and the cider makers don’t need another cider maker,” Otto says. “They need a place where they can
experience it all and that’s us.” Alcoholic beverages are nothing new to Otto. In the late ‘80s, while attending college up north, he recalled finding a love for alternative craft drinks in Berkeley at Bison Brewery where he tried their honey basil ale and a gingerbread beer. He is also a home brewer, and previously was general manager at Alpine Village, home of the South Bay’s annual Oktoberfest. “We are going from serving 60,000 people at Oktoberfest at Alpine Village to a more intimate experience,” Brenda says. “It’s our first time opening our own place, but it’s not our first rodeo.” To work on the menu, longtime foodie Rusty Kossler has joined the team to create culinary combinations. Kossler has been hard at work talking to other restaurants and cooks to see what people like in Long Beach. “It’s eclectic here,” Kossler says. “What I am trying to focus on is a menu that has all those options for all those palates, and most importantly pairing those flavors with the ciders.” The menu is still a work in progress, but it will include tandoori chicken wings, a variety of skewers, a vegan burger with apple onion jam and a ground chuck burger with bacon onion jam. Kossler has a flatbread style pizza topped with zucchini in mind, while Otto is looking forward to finding out what will pair with spiralized pasta noodles with homemade pesto. GSCM will also host events with pairing flights. The first scheduled event in June will highlight local Honest Abe Cider in Carson with a cheese plate, and in July they will showcase Tutu Cider from New Zealand paired with oysters. Over the time that Otto and Brenda have known each other Brenda says craft beer became a part of their relationship. In the past, she could be found drinking Coors or Midori Sours but she says Otto expanded her knowledge of craft drinks – but it took time to find what she liked. “I found myself not being able to take as many drinks,” Brenda says. “We would go to a place and I could only have one drink because it was so heavy. As we explored more of these ciders came onto the scene. I could have more of them, and enjoy more of it they were light but so varied.” She found cider was more her palate, and she said she was of the demographic that wants an alternative to beer. She also said she feels there is a huge demand, and not a lot of places to get cider unless it’s the mainstream brand. “Cider is as diverse as beer or wine,” Brenda says. “That’s what our hope is here to take people on a cider journey. It has a lot of diversity and complexity that people don’t know about.” To learn more about Great Society Cider & Mead events and updates on their soft opening visit: www.greatsocietycider.com.
the list continued Malarkey’s Grill & One Hell of an Irish Bar
Anderson House? Try Claire’s shrimp omelette or creme brulee French toast for breakfast or one of the chef’s special beer-battered fish and chips, flash fried and hand battered Alaskan pollock is served with steak fries and tartar sauce.
168 North Marina Drive
Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Saturday 8 a.m.-1 a.m. Sunday 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Malarkey’s hosts a bike night where a live band performs, drink specials abound, you have an opportunity to win a raffle prize or win a best bike trophy. The Irish nachos with crispy bacon, green onions and sour cream is a tasty appetizer or go traditionally Irish and have corned beef and cabbage, USDA slow cooked beef brisket, served with potatoes, carrots and cabbage.
Sir Winston’s Restaurant and Lounge The Queen Mary
Sunday through Thursday 5 p.m. -9 p.m. Friday-Saturday 5 p.m.-10 p.m. You can’t get any closer to the ocean than by being aboard a stately ship such as the historic Queen Mary and why not dine at a five star restaurant? Sir Winston’s Restaurant and Lounge has been named one of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America for 2015. This award-winning restaurant exudes elegance and serves up a creatively, gourmet menu, an immense wine list and excellent service. Try the chilled crab timballe served on an herbed cracker bread and topped with corn bacon salsa and Old Bay aioli and for the entree try one of Sir Winston’s classics beef Wellington with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted tomatoes and truffle sauce.
Fuego 700 Queensway Drive
Monday-Thursday 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday 11a.m-11 p.m. Sunday 11a.m.- 2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Fuego is located in Hotel Maya and has been named Open Table Diner’s Choice Award winner, featuring Baja style seafood, savory barbecue and live music in the form of a jazz band. Perfect views from the indoor/outdoor dining room of the Queen Mary and downtown Long Beach, Fuego is a great hangout for the summer with a hookah bar and you can reserve a table for a larger party. On the small bites menu, you should try the mouthwateringly tender lamb chops or the ceviche tropical or try the corn sopes, a masa boat filled with black beans, squash, guacamole, lettuce, queso fresco and drizzled with a lime vinaigrette and a tequila cream sauce.
Berth 55 Fish Market and Seafood Deli 555 Pico Ave.
Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. An unpretentious, no frills seafood eatery right by the water that serves up delicious fare, in the heart of the waterfront commercial district. This restaurant caters to the everyday working man or woman and with such delicious combination plates as the yellowtail and barbecue shrimp served up with a choice of french fries, steamed rice or coleslaw you will have a new favorite lunch spot . . . that is if it isn’t already.
Yard House 401 Shoreline Village Drive
Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-midnight.
Patty Melt and sweet potato fries at Schooner or Later
Friday-Saturday 11a.m.-1:20 a.m. Sunday 11a.m.-midnight Yard House is located in Shoreline Village, a waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment experience that spans Shoreline Drive almost entirely. This restaurant is known for its relaxed, yet lively ambience, a menu that offers up a multitude of amazing food options, no reservations necessary and 250 ales and lagers on tap – not including their signature cocktails. The great thing about Yard House is it serves up a casual atmosphere in an upscale dining experience and also if you go with a group of friends order up a few appetizers and you can share a world of appetizers amongst you. Happy hour and late night happy hour is a great way to sample a few different brews and appetizers such as the shiitake garlic noodles seasoned with chives, parmesan; shiitake mushrooms with butter and garlic is a tasty little bite or the jerk wings which are nicely seasoned and cooked in a rum, barbecue sauce. By the way you can have champagne tastes on a beer budget at Yard House by trying the champagne ale.
topped with Monterey Jack cheese and red chile guajillo sauce. Muy Sabroso!
Tequila Jack’s Beach House Cantina
2300 E. Ocean Blvd.
407 Shoreline Village Drive
Open every day 11 a.m.-midnight At Tequila Jack’s, you can dine indoors or chill on the waterfront patio while sampling over 125 if you dare and munching on fresh, Mexican Baja-style fare. Taco Tuesdays are a favorite at only $1.20 a taco and very reasonable drink specials. You have to try the rojo chicken enchiladas which are stuffed with shredded chicken and
The Crab Pot 215 North Marina Drive
Sunday-Thursday 11a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday 11a.m.-10 p.m. The Crab Pot is the self-proclaimed “home of the sea feasts” and there are four options to choose from: the Alaskan, the Westport, the Pacific Clambake and the Cove. You definitely have to come with a friend, or two or five and try the Cove which consists of steamed clams, pacific mussels, shrimp in the shell, andouille sausage, corn on the cob & red potatoes in their jackets.The Crab Pot is a restaurant where you can feel completely at home with butcher paper beneath your seafood bounty and a mallet in your hand. This experience is not for the dainty, but for one who doesn’t mind getting their hands messy and their stomachs pleasantly satisfied.
Claire’s at the Museum Closed Monday-Wednesday. Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. If you happen to have gone to the Long Beach Museum of Art on the free admission Friday, you have probably worked up an appetite viewing all of the fabulous art, so drop by or make a reservation for Claire’s and you will be right at the ocean with views of Catalina Island and the Queen Mary. Can you see yourself dining al fresco under a generous umbrella or enjoying indoor dining in the historic www.theedgelb.com
Cafe Dia 429-F Shoreline Village Drive
Open every day 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Cafe Dia is a Mediterranean restaurant at the waterfront serving up gyros, Mediterranean gyro salad and kabobs, it opens at 7 a.m. for breakfast and serve Boar’s Head select meats in their sandwiches, paninis and wraps. Welcome tourists and hello old friends enjoy this summer’s good eats while you enjoy this city’s great water views.
The Sky Room 40 S. Locust Ave.
Monday through Thursday 5:30 p.m.8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The Sky Room is considered one of the best restaurant in Long Beach and it has great acclaim being located at the top of the well-renowned Breakers Hotel. Celebrities of the past and present have graced this restaurant in all their glory. The piece de resistance is the unbelievable view of the ocean. Even the happy hour menu is classy, yet affordable. The truffle fries are a must, topped with parmesan-reggiano, chives and garlic aioli, and the wine list features a superb selection from all around the world.
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special report / better together
ROCKIN’ THE BOAT
The eyes of the shipping world are on Jon Slangerup as he makes the Port of Long Beach the green port of the future
This is the second in a series of articles where the chief executives of Long Beach Transit, the Port of Long Beach, Long Beach Airport and the city talk about working better together.
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on Slangerup knows how to makes waves. The chief executive officer of the Port of Long Beach has only been on the job for two years but he has the eyes of the shipping world watching his every move. Slangerup leads one of the world’s premier seaports – the second busiest in the nation. The port is a primary gateway for trans-Pacific trade and a trailblazer in innovative goods movement, safety and environmental stewardship. It is a major economic engine for the region; the Port handles trade valued at more than $180 billion annually. Just as important, one of every eight jobs in Long Beach is a port job. In 2015, the port experienced its biggest year since 2007, moving about 7.2 million containers, only the third time in its 105-year history that it has exceeded 7 million containers. Additionally, through December 2015, the port’s year-over-year volume growth was 5.4 percent – nearly double that of the U.S. economy in 2015. Representative of the Port, along with Long Beach Transit’s CEO Kenneth McDonald, were members of Mayor Robert Garcia’s delegation to Washington, D.C., to discuss the Better Together initiative with members of Congress and Senate and to show support for transit-related funding critical to both the transit company and the Port. “It all starts with the leadership of the mayor,” Slangerup says. “He is the common voice at the state and federal level for all of us. I’ve never seen a mayor so enthusiastic about sustainability. He is very committed to the citizens of this city. It makes my job a joy.” The port chief said he is impressed with Garcia’s leading-edge concepts and expects that the port will do its part to innovate by continuing to develop a greener port while creating jobs for another generation. “We are electrifying as fast as we can,” Slangerup says of the $1.2 billion Middle Harbor project that is all electric. “It is the world’s first. We will have the green port of the future. It will be clean and safe.” Slangerup says that Phase 1 of the project has been going well and that Phase 2 will happen by the end of the decade. “All eyes across the world are looking at us with wonder and amazement,” he says. “People don’t understand. This is California.
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Jon Slangerup has been chief executive officer of the Port of Long Beach since 2014.
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special report / better together We make the magic happen. We have grown the economy. We have reduced the cost to the state. Economic stability and sustainability is one side of the same coin and environment is the other side. We will continue to lead out on that.” In his State of the Port address, Slangerup expressed how proud he is to be a part of another enterprise – the Long Beach Civic Center Project. He called it, “the ultimate demonstration of community and harmony,” and added, “when completed in 2019, the City Hall and Port headquarters will stand side by side as a permanent reminder of the inseparable link between the City and its Port. “Everything we do is felt by the community. Everything we look forward to involves the community.” With the community perspective in mind, Slangerup notes that each of the transportation entities have fairly new leadership – Slangerup two years, McDonald at Long Beach Transit three years and Juan Lopez-Rios is interim director at the airport. And all three have initiatives to drive sustainability through their operations. “I’ve had meetings with counterparts at [Long Beach] Transit,” Slangerup says. “We have talked about various initiatives and where we can align. With transit it makes a lot of sense.” For example, Long Beach Transit was scheduled to take delivery of its first electric bus last week, with nine more buses on the
In 2015, the port experienced its biggest year since 2007, moving about 7.2 million containers, only the third time in its 105-year history that it has exceeded 7 million containers. (Port of Long Beach photo) way, while the airport is recycling old asphalt as it removes some runways and is replacing light bulbs with more energy-efficient bulbs. The Port is awaiting the $1.2 billion rebuilding of the Gerald Desmond Bridge which will be the city’s tallest structure. The trucks that cross the bridge will be carrying 15 percent of
the country’s commerce, according to the Port. Not only does the Port represent a major economic engine for Long Beach and Southern California, it also represents a driving force behind continuous improvements in air and water quality. “We have dramatically lowered our pollu-
tion profile: 85 percent in diesel particulates, 50 percent in nitrogen oxides and 21 percent in greenhouse gases,” he says. “We are well ahead of the expectations of the state and have already achieved our 2023 attainment goals. We are now working on our 2030 and 2050 goals, and then, how do we get to near zero.” Slangerup leads the Port’s Harbor Department staff of more than 500 people with an annual budget of nearly $900 million, and brings to the Port 35 years of executive leadership experience. “We are a major driver of growth in this city,” Slangerup says. “We spend $500 to $600 million every year and most of it goes to the city of Long Beach. Small business development is very important to the city and to the Port. It is of great importance to us to work with small businesses, disadvantaged owners, and it is fulfilling to see the positive impact on the community. We spend a lot on the community.” Not only does the Port work with small businesses, it helps to fund the Long Beach Municipal Band and the Port Commission awards more than $1 million to education through arts programs, and scholarships and internships to high school and college students. “This work is important to me,” Slangerup concludes. “This is my chance to serve. My chance to do something really important. You cannot beat this environment.”
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entertainment
INSANITY AT THE ART THEATRE A first-hand account of the midnight viewing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”
Opening credits with Brad Majors and Janet Weiss at a wedding
Dr. Frank-n-Furter’s solo. Photos by Dominique Dupree
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ost people born in the ’70s and ’80s have seen the cult classic film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and a surprisingly good number of millennials as well. As a matter of fact, my grandmother has seen the film. But you haven’t truly experienced “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” if, on a Saturday night, you haven’t gone to Midnight Insanity at the Art Theatre on Fourth Street and Cherry Avenue in Long Beach. You may ask, “Well what is Midnight Insanity, it sounds like some sort of twisted game?” I’m about to tell you. If your Saturday night does not include bar hopping on Broadway or playing beer pong at a friend’s backyard barbecue and, if you happen to be awake around midnight, and you’re not a vampire but love quirky, cheeky and sometimes vulgar theatrical performances at a local playhouse, then the midnight showing of Midnight Insanity is your cup of tea. For those who have not watched “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” it is a 1975 musical, horror comedy based on science fiction movies, ’50s rock and roll and parodies B movies that reflect the era of edgy, punk pop culture of the ’70s. The film was adapted from the musical stage production in 1973 and the screenplay was written by Jim Sharman and Richard O’Brien which subsequently was directed by Jim Sharman. The film itself was initially not a huge suc-
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cess but it soon became a “midnight movie” at the Waverly Theatre in New York City in 1976. Audience members would go to the cinemas frequently where they participated, hurled insults and talked back to the screen in a “call and response” theme while actors would dress up and act out the movie as the RHPS characters. So here I am on a Saturday night, in line 15 minutes before midnight at the historic Art Theatre in Long Beach which opened its doors in the 1920, waiting in line people watching the multitude of patrons dressed up in fishnet stockings, lingerie, oversized suits, leather jackets and chains sporting spiky bleached and colorfully dyed hairstyles. Even some of the ticket takers and people working at the concession stand turned out to be character actors as well. I pay for my ticket and receive a large, drawn-on black X on my right hand and as I look around I see several people with the letter “V” marked on their foreheads or the word “VIRGIN” spelled out on their chests in red marker, I would soon find out what that means and even though I had no such markings I was a virgin, too. As I enter the darkened theater, I see a disco ball spinning and I am greeted by The Weather Girls “It’s Raining Men” and for a second I imagine that I have time-traveled to a ’70s disco club. The theater was filling rapidly and a long conga line was in progress. As I sat in my seat, I saw glimpses of gold lamé shorts and sparkly sequined jackets in the flashes
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Riff Raff taking Janet’s coat of the strobe lights. Soon everyone in the theater was at their seats dancing. The lights go up and a slapstick comedy routine begins by two hosts that welcome us to the midnight showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” A part of the welcome was a lingerie contest where a few contestants went up and strutted their stuff and the winner was chosen based upon the audience’s hearty applause, cheers and cat calls. I thought that maybe the show would proceed since it was after midnight but no, the hosts announced that all of the virgins were to line up at the front of the stage. I joined my co-virgins abashedly and was given a vigorous de-flowering in front of the entire crowd of regular attendees. The lights then dimmed and the show began. It took a little while to realize that I would not be viewing a movie uninterrupted by shouts from the crowd and random dancing, while watching the screen in tandem with live actors. After a while I felt like an outsider who forgot the lines to a movie because “the call and response” in the crowd was distinctively contrary to what was being said by the actors on screen and it was interesting to note the contrast between the wholesome couple of Brad and Janet and the at times obscene and highly vocal responses from the crowd until I realized that anything could be shouted by anybody, at any time, which led to the anticipation and excitement of the whole movie watching experience. I loved the “dinner scene” where the live
actors opted to dance to “ Somebody to Love,” since they had deemed that particular scene in the movie to be boring. Despite having watched this movie or segments of the movie a time or two, it was a completely different and an amazingly interactive experience. By the end of the movie, I felt like part of a secret group as inclusive as it was also very individualistic because that’s what “Midnight Insanity” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” are all about by showing how strange we human beings can be, how different and unique where we can wear lingerie or a top hat or fishnet stockings regardless of gender, race or culture because we’re celebrating individuality. Before I headed home in the wee hours of the chilly early morning air, I heard a few people making plans for breakfast, conversations about the show and one person who told me that his experience was interesting and different. We all walked off knowing that the same feelings could be recaptured the next Saturday. That was the best $11 I ever spent on a movie, and even though my curiosity was satisfied by actually being part of this experience, it made me question who are these actors who loyally play these parts every Saturday and who are the avid audience members in their daily life who freely express freedom of speech and attire. Perhaps that’s not what is truly important, but for this new fan, I could also easily be drawn into the kooky, quirky and very surreal world of Dr. Frank-n-Furter.
Restaurant
IT’S THE NAME GAME AT MVP’S GRILL & PATIO
The most popular sandwich “Cristiano Ronaldo.” Photos by Michelle Vazquez
Welcome to our new restaurant of the week feature where we introduce you to the owners and chefs of some of Long Beach’s restaurants. And at the bottom is a 30-minute-orless recipe that you can make at home.
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hen someone says Cristiano Ronaldo, Magic Johnson and Mike Tyson, you think of distinguished athletes who have had impressive and successful careers. Well, if you are in Long Beach and see those three names on a menu board, then chances are good that you are at MVP’s Grill & Patio. The sports-themed restaurant first opened its doors in the 1998. Fernando Lule, the current owner of MVP’s, started at the restaurant as a dishwasher 18 years ago. He then moved on to cook. In 2008, Lule and Alfredo Garcia, another partner of the restaurant, came together and made a critical decision. What was once was a restaurant serving only hamburgers and salads named after famous athletes, transformed into much more once as Lule expanded the menu, adding, for example, hot dogs and sandwiches. “Eight years ago I bought this place,” Lule says. “It started off as a little menu then I started creating my own sandwiches and hamburgers.” Lule says that people like the combination of their favorite athlete’s name with the food, like the ‘Cristiano Ronaldo’ sandwich. The Ronaldo consists of signature caju-
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naise dressing, mozzarella cheese, tomato, lettuce, avocado, pastrami and chicken breast on squaw bread. It is also the most popular sandwich on the menu. Lule says that his creation named after the widely-recognized Real Madrid soccer player came out of experimenting in the kitchen back in 2009. “When I would cook there were times when I didn’t know what to eat,” he says. “Then I started mixing ingredients and once I made it, I started sharing it with the other cooks and
The George Foreman V is the most popular burger. It is a beef burger with cheese and signature sauce paired with lettuce, tomato, bacon and avocado on a sesame seed bun. While serving meaty and health options that their customers keep coming back for, Lule and his other business partner, Oscar Barajas, also pride themselves in the prices they set. “The products we use are fresh,” Barajas says. “The taste and quality of the food are very good as well. In this life, everything is expensive, so we try to give people good quality at a reasonable price.” Everything on the menu is under $15 and that includes the combos, too. For those following the sports events of the day, consider MVP as your destination. Maybe you can enjoy a “Michael Jordan” as you watch the NBA finals. Or maybe you prefer soccer and can get a “Cristiano Ronaldo” as you watch the UEFA Euro, Copa de América or any of the soccer cups going on internationally.
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// JUNE 8 - JUNE 25, 2016 // Queen Mary // June 19 // Father’s Day Brunch Aboard the Queen Mary 9 a.m. - 3 p.m $69.95 per adult, $24.95 for children 12 and under. Traditional western breakfast fare like madeto-order omelets, pancakes, eggs benedict and homemade hash. Experience a southwestern sensation with Albondigas soup and carne asada tacos, or spice it up with hot n’ sour soup or Asian style ribs. The salad station featuring a chef-crafted Cobb salad, imported tuna nicoise and a variety of domestic and imported cheeses. The carving station offers perfectly prepared prime rib with au jus and leg of lamb with mint jus.
// Sunday // Sunday Brunch at the Queen Mary $49.95 per adult, $19.95 for children 12 and under Prices on holidays and special events are $59.95 Adults & $19.95 Kids. $7 parking with validation (up to 3 hours) $12 all-day valet parking with validation | 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Queen Mary “Wrapped in the elegant grace of the Grand Salon and featuring live entertainment, the Champagne Sunday Brunch has the air of a royal soiree and is anything but typical. Free flowing champagne, live music and a tantalizing signature menu that is sure to please even the most discerning palates, makes the Queen Mary Champagne Sunday Brunch a Long Beach tradition that cannot be missed.”
Long Beach Museum of Art // Now - June 19 // Beyond the Frame: New Media Arts from Taiwan $7 Long Beach Museum of Art An innovative exhibition featuring new media artists who continually evolve their creative practice with rapid advances in media technology. For more information, visit lbma.org.
// Now - June 12 // TRANSFORMED BY FIRE
The museum is proud to present Transformed by Fire: A Collection of Contemporary Ceramics, a diverse selection of functional and sculptural contemporary ceramics from the collection of Richard Oelschlaeger. The artists’ creations in clay are local, regional, statewide and national in significance.
Aquarium of the Pacific // June 19 // father’s day bbq 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. $54 for adults ($44 for members), $25 ($15 for members) for kids Treat Dad to a memorable Father’s Day at the Aquarium. The celebration includes admission, a delicious meal, and crafts for the kids. Space is limited so reserve your spot today and take advantage of this great value. All day Aquarium admission is included.
// June 11 // blue whale gala 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. $500 per seat Save the date for the Aquarium of the Pacific’s most elegant and inspirational event of the year, the Blue Whale Gala. The funds raised support the Aquarium’s ocean education and conservation programs and exhibits.
// June 10 // Long Beach Chorale Summer Concert: Music in the Key of the Sea $30 for adults, $18 for students and children ages 3-11 The Long Beach Chorale returns to the Aquarium for their summer concert, Music in the Key of Sea. Featuring 50 voices and accompanied by projected video, the Chorale will perform a program of ocean and marine life-themed music with the Aquarium’s Honda Blue Cavern exhibit as the backdrop. The chorale’s assistant director and pianist, Beth Syverson, will conduct the program.
// Most Fridays // Shark lagoon nights 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. See a shark! Touch a shark! Free! Are you sold out yet?
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// Saturday // Saturday Family Fun: Sea Jellies 10 a.m.-11 p.m. $49 per child/adult pair non-members, $36 per child/adult pair members “Come to the Aquarium to introduce your preschool student to marine life. Another in our series of parent, me and fish classes, the Saturday Family Fun program is created for four- to six-year-olds with an adult. These classes are designed for you and your child to interact together in a fun and dynamic learning environment. ”
MOLAA // April 1 - Oct. 27 // Black Gold Free 4640 Atlantic Ave. A photo exhibition called “Black Gold: Oil in the Neighborhood,” which explores the industry that helped shaped the Long Beach area. Hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. from 1-5 p.m. Thur. from 1-7 p.m. and Sat. from 11 - 5 p.m. For more information, visit hslb.org.
// Now - Jan.1, 2017 // MOLAA at TWENTY $10 “Celebrating its 20th anniversary and recent accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), MOLAA presents its largest comprehensive Permanent Collection exhibition to date. Learn about the Museum’s founding and be inspired by MOLAA’s Modern and Contemporary Latin American art collection. MOLAA at Twenty showcases founding collection highlights, emergent
collections of new media, and art of the Latino diaspora that includes U.S. Latino and Chicano art.”
// June 12 // multicultural festival Artventure Target Free Sunday Free Kick off the summer season with a family event that highlights the cultural diversity found here in Long Beach! MOLAA’s Multicultural festival will highlight a variety of community partners, music, foods, languages, and traditions. Enjoy live music performances, art workshops, craft vendors and face painting. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Schedule listed at MOLAA.org.
// June 17 // latin rhythms: aztec dance & culture class 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. $10 “Explore the ancient dance tradition of Danza. Instructor Mateo Bailo, will teach you the dance steps, history and music of the Aztec civilization.”
// June 24 // craft club: architecture 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. $15, member $10 Inspired by the work of artist Alejandro Otero, featured in MOLAA at Twenty, our teaching artist will help you transform everyday objects and turn them into mini sculptures with a twist!
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WED 6/08 International City Theatre Presents “Vanya And Sonia And Masha And Spike 8 p.m., $34 300 E. Ocean Blvd. One of the most lauded and beloved Broadway plays of recent years, Christopher Durang’s witty mash-up of Chekhov characters and smartphones is a delightful new comedy for our hyperconnected era. Chekhov? Check-it-out! It’s preview night on the 8th, so get tix for this night while they’re cheaper!
THU 6/09 Long Beach Coin, Currency, Stamp, and Sports Collectible Show June 9 -11 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (5 p.m. close till June 11) 300 E. Ocean Blvd. FREE If you love coins, currency, stamps, and sports collectibles, this is definitely an event I’d assume you already have penciled into your calendar!
FRI 6/10 Saint Maria Goretti Parish Summer Festival June 10 - 12 Noon - 11 p.m. $20 for 32 ride tickets, $1 each Food and Bev tickets 3945 Palo Verde Ave Food booths, live music, silent auctions, bingo, and a chance to win $2500 from this local church’s annual carnival! Free Parking, too, so it’s guaranteed to be a good time. If interested in volunteering or donating, please contact Bryan Stimpson at (562)685-4594.
SAT 6/11 Summer solstice faire 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 5450 E. Atherton St Long Beach WomanSpirit presents the 2016 Summer Solstice Faire. The Faire is an annual event offering vendors with unique wares, day-long entertainment and an hourly raffle. A $5.00 donation is requested, which includes admission and a raffle ticket. For more information, please contact Kris Fawcett at (562) 424-1899.
en la noche at molaa 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. 628 Alamitos Ave. PRESALE Members $15, Non-Members $20 AT THE DOOR Members $20, Non- Members $25 En la Noche is MOLAA’s popular music series that showcases the LA Latin music scene. En la Noche offers (besides great music with the museum as a backdrop) cash bar, food trucks, photo booth, and access to MOLAA’s exhibits and galleries. Can’t miss!
La cosplay con 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. $40, free for kids 12 and under 300 East Ocean Blvd. The somewhat oddly named cosplay convention is a one day family friendly event filled with fun activities throughout the day for all ages. Panels, professional cosplay guests, vendors, comics, video game competitions and more. Cosplay competition and of course, an after party.
east village walking tour Starts at 10 a.m. $10 Begins at corner of Ocean Boulevard and Linden Avenue in front of Modica’s Deli Learn about the history of Long Beach on this interesting walk! Walk is about a mile to a mile and a half long.
long beach symphony: sounds & spaces concert at rainbow harbor 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. FREE 330 S. Pine Ave Joined by radio personality Kimberlea Daggy as narrator, the Long Beach Symphony Chamber Players bring you Delvyn Case’s captivating piece ‘Lighthouse Keeper: The Story of Abbey Burgess.’ Settle in with the kids to hear a story about a brave teenage girl who keeps the lighthouse lamps burning during a fierce storm.” Petting Zoo, too!
SUN 6/12 Sunday Brunch at the Queen Mary 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Queen Mary 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach
$49.95 per adult, $19.95 for children 12 and under. Prices on holidays and special events are $59.95 Adults & $19.95 Kids. $7 parking with validation (up to 3 hours) $12 all-day valet parking with validation. “Wrapped in the elegant grace of the Grand Salon and featuring live entertainment, the Champagne Sunday Brunch has the air of a royal soiree and is anything but typical. Free flowing champagne, live music and a tantalizing signature menu that is sure to please even the most discerning palates, makes the Queen Mary Champagne Sunday Brunch a Long Beach tradition that cannot be missed.”
21st annual dia de san juan festival 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. $15-$80, prices vary Rainbow Lagoon Park, East Shoreline Drive Puerto Rican Festival! This culture festival will feature food as well as music from: Senora Poncena, Echo Park Project, Las Divas Del Swing, Fito Vasquez Y Su Orquesta, MC Ralph Lardi, DJ Willie, DJ Tumbao.
Meet and greet 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Long Beach Playhouse 5021 E. Anaheim St. Friends of Long Beach Animals (FOLBA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping animals in Long Beach and Signal Hill and to promoting responsible pet ownership through spay/neuter procedures and humane education will host a free-to-attend animal-lovers’ mingle that includes a taco and a wine/beer bar, local vendors offering free dog food samples, adoptable shelter pets, a presentation of FOLBA’s accomplishments of the past year, and a musical presentation by the cast of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Parking is free and located next to the theater. Visit the FOLBA website http://www.folba.org for details.
Global Day of Discovery Beer Garden, Entertainment & More
70th annual tony awards viewing party
4 p.m. - 10 p.m. $20 111 E. Ocean Blvd. Every Renaissance Hotel across the globe will be hosting a their own “Global Day of Discovery” where each hotel joins in and provides a day full of discovery. The Long Beach Renaissance involves craft beer tastings, menu tastings and music & entertainment.
7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Tickets $25, $20 for Gallery members The Filmmakers Gallery, 2238 E. Broadway Ave. A light dinner, and raffle prizes. Purchase tickets in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com/EVENT/2562316
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FRI 6/17
whale dolphin and sea life cruises Noon - 3 p.m. $12 #2 at 100 Aquarium Way “Ride into the open Pacific Ocean to search for Whales, Dolphins, Sea Lions, and other marine life. Enjoy great family fun in our double deck vessels, which provide outstanding views from all locations.”
TUE 6/14 harbor tours 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. $12 #2 at 100 Aquarium Way “You will learn history about the harbor as well as see the beautiful Long Beach skyline, California Sea Lions playing in the harbor, the world-famous Queen Mary, large cargo and container ships from all over the world, and much more!”
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marat/sade 8 p.m. $20 .| 5021 E. Anaheim St. Taking place following the French Revolution, this play-within-a-play delves into political intrigue and dark humor, as a revolution of the mind develops against the powers-that-be that run the asylum. The fight against suppression and freedom of thought is brought to life through brilliant dialogue and the passion of the disenfranchised.
greaseland rockabilly burlesque Starts at 9 p.m. $15-$25 201 E. Broadway Ave. “The Greaseland Rockabilly Burlesque Show is a fun & sexy high energy 50’s Rockabilly Revival Show with a wild twist! It’s very hot steamy fun Burlesque Show with some of the most beautiful dancers on Earth letting loose to good ole’ American Rock n Roll Music!”
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calendar cont. vol-b-que Noon - 7 p.m. $30 1250 N. Bellflower Blvd. Enjoy grass court volleyball games, music, food, costumes, contests & giveaways, volleyball VIPs, face painting and more in support of the USA Women’s National Volleyball team!
SAT 6/18 ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Midnight - 2 p.m. $11 The Art Theatre You’ve seen this plenty of times on the calendar and for good reason- this live show is a staple of Long Beach. “Costumes and audience participation galore! This low-budget freak show/cult classic/cultural institution concerns the misadventures of newlyweds inside a mad scientist’s strange mansion and crazy party that they come across on a rainy night after their car breaks down in the woods.”
BIG IRISH FAIR AND MUSICFEST June 18-19 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. $15 for one-day pass, $25 for two-day pass The Biggest & Best Irish Weekend in Southern California. Celebrate with dad on Father’s Day Weekend. “Irish pubs are cool and all, but the culture is way too contained within one little space. The Big Irish Fair & MusicFest lets Irish culture explode way beyond the walls of a dinky, little pub. Packed with Irish food, music and pride, this fair is the place to be to get your fix for something different.”
30th Annual Long Beach Bayou Festival June 18 - 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. June 19 - 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 at gate Two stages featuring: Zydeco Artists and Blues Artists. Great food and fun for the whole family! Bring your appetite - Crawfish, Gumbo, Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice, Boudin and more.
SUN 6/19 Father’s Day - Battleship Brews ‘n’ Bbq 12 p.m. - 5 p.m $7 - $15 Battleship Iowa Enjoy Father’s Day aboard the Battleship Iowa! “The event includes live music, food, a selection of craft beers, and more! Big Butter
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Jazz Band is back with live music, DJ Daddy Scotty is spinning all day.”
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Rockin’ Rainbow Harbor Cruises 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. $30 per person Rainbow Harbor “Celebrate the weekend with a deliciously different experience, complete with spectacular views, aboard a classy yacht. With sparkling waters, ever-abundant sunshine and magnificent panoramic views of Rainbow Harbor. Cruise includes: 90 minute cruise aboard Hornblower Yacht, Live Band performances on all cruises, Food and Beverage available for purchase on board and Stunning Panoramic views of Long Beach.”
Moonlight Movies On The Beach - Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl Starts at Sunset FREE 5101 E. Ocean Blvd.- Granada Beach “Alfredo’s Beach Club presents moonlight movies on the beach. Movies are free. Dinner, snacks and popcorn are available for purchase.
WED 6/22 Snapback Long Beach 10 p.m. - close Free before 10:30 p.m., $10 after Federal Bar Throwback hip-hop and r&b classics. It’s like if Art Laboe was DJing for you in Long Beach! Minus the sappy over-air calls.
Taste of Downtown Pine Avenue 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tasting tickets: $1 Pine Avenue If there is one thing to be said about the renaissance occurring in Downtown Long Beach, it is that we can all agree upon the fact that DTLB is a foodie’s paradise. This is why Downtown Long Beach Associates are hosting a three-part series of highlighting local cuisine. Local restaurants will feature samples of your favorite dishes while live music entertains guests.
stroll and savor June 22 -23 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. $10 for sheet of 12 tickets Belmont Shore Belmont Shore’s most popular event is a summer long “taste of Belmont Shore”, with over 45 restaurants offering the best of their menus. Enjoy an evening strolling Second Street, savoring food from around the globe, and listening to talented local musicians as you stroll with your family, friends, and dogs (yes, we have treats for dogs too!).
THUR 6/23 June’s Thursday 3-Some at The Sky Room Cielo at The Sky Room 40 S. Locust Ave.
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starting at $33.95 It’s not what it sounds like… “Every thursday in June, The Sky Room will offer a special menu in Cielo Rooftop (above The Sky Room). You pick an appetizer, mid-course, and entrée that we have paired specially with a cocktail to accentuate the flavors of your meal.”
FRI 6/24 Vanya And Sonia And Masha And Spike At International City Theatre 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. $35 - $55 300 E. Ocean Blvd. “Christopher Durang’s witty mash-up is a delightful new comedy for our hyperconnected era. Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia live an angst-ridden, melancholic existence on their Bucks County, PA family farm. Housecleaner-cum-soothsayer Cassandra, whose hilariously ambiguous prophecies keep them befuddled, provides the only break from monotony. That is, until their glamorous movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in for a surprise visit-along with her hunky 20-something boy toy, Spike. Only one thing is certain: no one will get out of this without looking absolutely ridiculous.”
Summer and Music Series FREE Seventh Street and Pine Avenue “In honor of the famed Atari game from the 1980s, 720° Pine is dedicated to all things skate. Skateboard culture, particularly in Long Beach, has a rich attachment to music that developed and helped define the sport itself. From ramps with live skateboarders performing stunts, to art and beer’n’grub, 720° has something for everyone.”
Pirate Invasion of the Belmont Pier Starts at 10 a.m. Admission is FREE 5101 E Ocean Blvd “There be music, song, dance and live theatre and much more to entertain Pirates and visitors alike. Shop for rare and unusual treasures at the pirate market, well stocked with booty from the 7 Seas. Twice a day you be seeing the grandest battles this side of Tortuga, with cannon and musket blazing, pirates clashing with sword and pistol as they fight over treasure and wenches. A visit to Alfredo’s pirate pub and a tankard of ale will calm your nerves before your visit to the pirate village with hundreds of costumed scallywags and wenches.”
artist of the week
Sauer and drummer Kyle Traska playing at a backyard show. Photo by: Danger Mob
A BASSIST’S BUMPY ROAD
Whether he is playing in a big-time venue or at a local Long Beach one, David Sauer keeps his passion going with his group One High Five.
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rom being featured on KROQ’s Locals Only to playing at the OC Fair & Event Center last year, it is safe to say that the Long Beach group, One High Five has played at considerably recognizable venues. The main person who keeps the indie-poppunk group going since 2009 is founder, frontman and bassist of the group: David Sauer. “Music has always been a very cathartic release,” Sauer said. “Personality wise, I can be very shy and very observational, but onstage when I play music or by myself listening to music, there’s a whole other side to my personality.” Sauer has been creating new songs for an upcoming album, the group’s second, which is set to be released in August. He has not given the album a name yet. He explains how this album is different from the previous ones due to how personal it is. The songs are reflective of specific moments that happened during the past year, he says. One of the lead songs is surrounded around the idea of not wanting to fail. The title of that song is “Fear of Failure.”
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“I’ve looked into it and researched the whole phrase of fear of failure,” he says. “It’s spoken to me over the years because there’s so much I want to do with the band, but there’s a lack of members to push it forward.” Although he has been creating new music for the group, he currently performs solo under his group’s moniker because he says he does not want to have to create another group or have the burden of referring to himself as “David” from One High Five. “People have asked me ‘why don’t you just call yourself, David and the [blanks]?’ ” Sauer said. “That doesn’t sound right to me.” The group currently has two official members: Sauer and drummer, Kyle Traska, the only other member who has stuck around. The frontman says he understands why his past band mates have left—from personal to professional reasons. “Over the years there’s been four to five [lineups],” he said. He says that those constant changes have been hiccups along the way, but they will not stop him from doing what he loves. It is no surprise that he pursues his passion regardless of the obstacles; he comes from a
Sauer testing music in garage-turned-studio. Photo by: Dani Santi
David Sauer, frontman of One High Five in his living room. Photos by: Dani Santi
home where both parents were involved with music and encouraged him to play as well. His father played the trumpet in college and his mother majored in piano and taught him to play as well. As Sauer recalls those early memories of his first interaction with music and instruments, he also reminisces on one of the group’s enjoyable performances. The performance was at last summer’s OC Fair & Event Center on a stage bigger than the ones he is used to. “Somewhere in the middle I wasn’t doing anything,” he says. “I just took off the stage
and ran all around it and it was so fun because it was a split second decision. The audience kind of loved it.” Now, Sauer is working on making his music a reality regardless of the pitfalls that have crossed his path. “After going through all the turmoil and journey of the One High Five member search, nothing would be better than to play music with some friends,” he says jokingly.
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