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THE BEST BAR EATS Eating out is as much an entertainment option as going to the movies. After all, we are social creatures at heart. So here is a list of some of the top bar eats in Long Beach because whether you’re a visitor or a local, there is definitely a cool, new “hangout” spot waiting for you just around the bend. By Dominique Dupree
p.m. Friday 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Simmzy’s quote that “sometimes it’s okay to be a beer snob” would be the perfect pub setting to enjoy a beer or two and one of the signature pizzas. The MSG pizza is pretty self-explanatory: mushrooms, sausage and garlic. Simmzy’s is right near the beach in the heart of Belmont Shore, so you have a perfectly good excuse to walk off all the deliciousness and still enjoy a casual night out.
Five O’clock Wine Bar 194 Marina Drive Closed on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday Noon - 11p.m. Sunday Noon - 10 p.m. The saying goes that it’s five o’clock somewhere and at Five o’clock Wine Bar, this old saying becomes true. This restaurant has quickly become Long Beach’s newest wine pub where you can enjoy the beautiful view of Naples on the outdoor patio and sip on a California vintage while sampling one of this wine bar’s small plates. You should definitely try the artisan cheese plate which provides a variety of cheeses served with baguettes and olive tapenade. There’s also a mixed cheese and charcuterie plate option and for dessert, you can warm up by the fire and enjoy s’mores roasted on the outside fire pits. S’more wine anyone?
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2803 E Anaheim St. Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Joe Jost’s was founded in 1924 and it is THE Long Beach institution. One of the most popular items on the menu are the pickled eggs that have become so highly demanded that there have been requests to ship out of state, but due to the cost involved, another alternative was created. The dry powdered formula and a jar is provided, so all you need are the eggs and vinegar to have your very own Joe Jost’s pickled eggs. Be sure to have a schooner of a cold brew in an ice cold goblet and at least a handful of Marmion’s hand roasted peanuts.
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Monday through Thursday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Cocoreños’ well-known Reno Room is located at the corner of Broadway Avenue and Redondo Avenue in Belmont Heights. Specials are Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. They also have a super happy hour between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Taco Tuesdays are from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and you definitely have to try the $3 margaritas and Baja fish tacos, which you can order grilled or lightly beer battered with rice, beans, tangy Baja sauce and fresh, crunchy cabbage and you have your choice of black or pinto beans. If you are looking for a lighter fare option, try the mango and shrimp salad.
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Monday through Thursday 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday through Saturday 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-midnight Congregation Ale House, the gastropub located on East Broadway is a study in contradictions – stained glass windows and church-styled pews – is an obvious contrast to the on-site brewery all wrapped up in an unassuming brick facade. Congregation offers a happy hour that is hard to resist; beers starting at a dollar and Congregations signature ales like Saison is belgian-style with mild fruitiness and earthy spice. Pair it with one of the weekly specials like a bacon pork blue cheese burger. You can either get a lunch comb or order a la carte. The burger consists of a grilled rib eye patty topped with grilled onions, bacon bits, port wine reduction, cheese, arugula mixed greens and rosemary garlic mayonnaise.
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spcaLA celebrates its 10th annual pet adoption day in Long Beach.
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feature: 05 Remington Dunham was killed in a drive-by. Now his father is making sure his son is remembered by setting up a nonprofit that provides full scholarships to college.
business: 06 There is a new voice in the book publishing business and it’s based right here in Long Beach.
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THE EDGE-U-CATOR Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee for president of the United States, graced our 20th cover last week. Of course you all know that because you were kind enough to pick up that issue (insert smiley face). Only 10 minutes before Clinton was to speak to a large audience at Long Beach City College, the edgeU-cator learned she got a call from one of her staff members that the Associated Press was reporting that she had enough delegates to be her party’s first woman presidential nominee. Wow, a really historic occasion in our fair city. In fact, Mayor Robert Garcia confirmed that the event happened.
Hillary Clinton puts her foot back in the shoe as she climbs the podium to address the crowd gathered at Long Beach City College on June 6. Video frame grab by Eddie Sepulveda.
“Before she went on stage, we were in the back waiting to go on and I was going to introduce her,” Garcia said. “Literally, as I’m ready to go on stage, her staff told her the news from the AP. We were witness to a historical moment. Right off the gym floor at Long Beach City College. Right in Long Beach, she acknowledged the news. It was pretty special.” After Garcia had finished his introduction – and the mayor declined to talk about this – Clinton started walking up the steps to the podium and lost her shoe. You can see it in Eddie Sepulveda’s video clip he posted to YouTube. As she greeted Garcia, two people in the VIP area confirmed that she told the mayor that she felt like Cinderella and she just put on the magical shoe. 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.
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FINDING A FRIEND FOR LIFE
spcaLA Celebrates 10th Annual Pet Adoption Day in Long Beach
The spcaLA has multiple “catteries” and “kittenries”, which are rooms people can meet and play with cats and kittens up for adoption. Photo by Marisa Salas
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very year, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA) joins forces with radio station KLOS to try and adopt as many animals as possible for Pet Adoption Day. Last Saturday, scores of people came to the event at the spcaLA’s Long Beach location at 7700 E. Spring St., to try and find a new furry family member. “The goal of the day is to get animals adopted. Which we do everyday, we just do it with music today,” says Madeline Bernstein, president of the spcaLA. SpcaLA is an independent, nonprofit animal welfare organization based in Southern California since 1877. Their mission is the prevention of cruelty to animals through education, intervention, law enforcement, and advocacy. “We’re trying to stop animal cruelty whether we have to literally intervene, or through
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a domestic violence program, so that we can immediately intervene to get an animal out of danger,” Bernstein said. The Long Beach location opened 15 years ago. Bernstein says the shelter is unique in the sense that it is a public-private partnership between the City of Long Beach and spcaLA. This partnership allows animals held by Long Beach Animal Control to be adopted through spcaLA, instead of the city. This makes it possible for the shelter to keep adoptable animals longer instead of using euthanasia to save space or time; a problem that many other public, city-run shelters face. Another unique aspect of the spcaLA shelter in Long Beach is that the facility is not only used for animal adoptions, but also for other programs and animal training. “We have the only court diversionary program for juveniles convicted of animal abuse or bullying or other at-risk behaviors,” Bernstein says.
This program is called Teaching Love and Compassion, which is a violence-prevention program that uses animals to help youth living in at-risk communities. The spcaLA has created other programs to help animals, like the Disaster Animal Response Team to assist with medical care for animals during natural disasters. Most of the funding for spcaLA goes toward these programs and for the care of the animals, which comes from local donations since there is no national SPCA umbrella organization. The Pet Adoption Day has led to over 3,000 animals being adopted since it began 10 years ago. KLOS has been a partner for the event since it began, along with other sponsors like KABC, VCA Animal Hospitals, and others. “We’re kind of partners with them, working with [spcaLA] to help get animals – dogs, cats, any other animals they have inside, adopted to good homes. We also do a ‘Pet of the Day’ everyday with spca on our morning show,”
says Cathal Kerr, promotion director for KLOS. “So throughout the year we try to get cats and dogs adopted, not just today. But today is a culmination of all the efforts in one day, trying to get a lot of animals adopted,” Kerr says. Whether Pet Adoption Day leads to an animal being adopted that day, or just spreading awareness of the shelter, Bernstein says the event helps their efforts to increase adoptions. If a family does want to adopt an animal, they must first fill out a screening form to make sure it is a good fit for adoption. If a family has another dog at home, and they want to adopt another dog, spcaLA asks for them to meet first. They also encourage people to bring other family members before taking a new pet home. This process is made easy by an outdoor meeting areas for dogs, and also through “catteries” – open rooms which people are free to meet cats and kitten in an open play room. Marcia Dawkins, who lives in Long Beach, came with her family on Saturday to look at dogs. “We found a couple that we like, but we’re still figuring it out because we have a pretty young son, and so we want to make sure that he gets along with them just right,” Dawkins said, while looking at a small dog named Charlie Brown. “We’re very concerned about dogs that don’t have homes already, or who maybe had a tough life, and so if there’s a way to make that easier and to make a contribution, we’d be happy to do that,” Dawkins says. The spcaLA has other animals up for adoption other than just dogs and cats – like rabbits, reptiles, and even a goat. “It’s important to know that when you adopt an animal it’s a commitment of 15 years or so, you’re making the commitment to the animal,” Bernstein says. “If people can open their homes and are willing to make that commitment, I guarantee you’re going to find your friend for life here.”
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FULFILLING THE REMI’ D LEGACY
An 18-year-old is killed in a drive-by and a father makes sure his son is remembered by setting up a non-profit that provides full scholarships to college. Reginald Dunham, founder of the Remi’ D Foundation.
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emington Lewis Dunham was born on Christmas Eve 1990 in Los Angeles at Kaiser Permanente Hospital. Reginald Dunham and Janet, Remington’s mother, welcomed their beautiful, healthy baby boy into the world, and held Remington in their arms for the first time. Growing up, Remington Dunham excelled in school and one day after attending Southeast Academy, Remington told his father, “Dad, I want to go into the Air Force.” Remington and his four friends walked into the recruitment center and took the test, but Remington was the only one to pass. The sergeant told Reginald Dunham, “When Remington walked through the doors with his friends, we automatically knew who the leader was . . . We really want him.” From that point on, Remington decided to join the Air Force, and his career began to quickly fall into place. On Wednesday, November 18, 2009, Remington and Reginald Dunham met with an ex-airman at a restaurant in Seal Beach. Remington had his three-piece suit on. “[Remington] looked very debonair . . .[the ex-airmen told Remington] how impressed he was and how he would do very, very well,” says Reginald Dunham. “That Thursday, we had such a great week that I told [Remington], why don’t you take Friday off – just enjoy yourself. That was November 20th,” says Reginald. He pauses for a moment, and tears gather in his eyes. “On November 20th, he did some things that were unusual. He cleaned his room, very, very well!” he laughs. “He organized his room, and [Remington and his friends] asked his mom if they could go to a local house party in Cerritos.” “He left at 10:30 p.m. and at about 10:58 p.m., we got a call that he had been shot. Some gang members from the Long Beach area
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drove by and he got hit. The bullet ricocheted and damaged a lot of his organs. Before we got to the hospital, we lost him,” says Reginald. Remington Dunham was only 34 days away from his 19th birthday, and only 54 days from his first day in the United States Air Force. “I had just had these great moments with him and I saw his whole future that he and I discussed, just vanish,” says Reginald. The most painful moment of Reginald’s life, while unimaginably difficult, did not destroy his hope. Even though Remington was no longer physically here, he felt him spiritually in every aspect of his life, especially in all the happy moments. The loss of Remington did not take Reginald’s sense of fatherhood away, and instead, continued to inspire him. “My commitment as his father was to make sure his legacy would not die. “[In 2010], I missed him a lot,” says Reginald Dunham. “What can I do?” he thought to himself. Over the course of the next three years, Reginald wrote a book, “From the Heart of a Grieving Father.” He presented motivational speeches and workshops across the country discussing grief; how to understand and overcome the pain that comes with senseless violence; how to let go of the guilt one may feel when he or she loses a loved one; how to deal with grief in the workplace; and programs to care for and train veterans. However, Reginald Dunham’s biggest project that fulfills Remington’s legacy is the non-profit Reginald founded called the Remi’ D Foundation, “Remi’ D” after Remington’s call sign. The foundation raises money to provide full scholarship funding to students interested to study Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Entrepreneurship, or Music – subjects that Remington wanted to study. The fifth scholarship goes to siblings who have lost a brother or sister due to gun violence. “When those individuals graduate . . . when
you see Paul, and Jane, and Sally walk across the stage – I see Remington, Remington, Remington walk across the stage. They’re fulfilling the desires that he wanted to give back to society. Those individuals are going to bring those skills and knowledge and expertise back into the Remi’ D Foundation and help others transform into their goals and their dreams. The whole objective is to build a community. Not only just a national, but an international presence – because everyone is dealing with some loss or grief in life,” says Reginald Dunham. Loved ones, friends, and people he met during his tours across America asked Reginald what they could do to help. When Reginald was thinking of ways to raise money for the foundation, he asked himself, what does everyone do and love to do? “Statistics show that when 100 people are asked if they had all the time in the world, and all the money in the world, what would you do? Ninety-nine percent of them say, travel. People love to travel. So we say, just travel!” says Reginald Dunham. The Remi’ D foundation first partnered with a company called Surge365, an online travel website. The Remi’ D portal is called My Vortex 365 (myvortex365.com/remidtravel), and works much like Travelocity or Expedia. If anyone utilizes the portal, the percentage of the savings goes to the Remi’ D Foundation. Now, in addition to Surge365, Reginald has partnered with Dr. Burt Danet, a retired psychologist, psychoanalyst, therapist, and now, the founder of the non-profit organization, A Better Community for All (ABC 4 All). “An [ABC 4 All] can be anywhere in the country,” Danet says. “It can be a corner, it can be a village, it can be a town, a city, a state, it can be anywhere. People who want to get together and answer the question, ‘What would help make your community better for all?’ Your local community. How would you address that question? What would make your community where you live better for all? There’s no one answer to that question, right? It’s a question that is open-ended and it can change over time.” It is a web platform for all mentors to connect. It is a place to share stories of how they have created organizations to better their own communities. That way, no one is inhibited from finding avenues of resources, or methods to take actions; anyone can help better their community today. So far, members of ABC 4 All span across 121 different countries where people are sharing their stories and missions.
Reginald Dunham’s book, “From the heart of a Grieving Father,” which discusses his experience with grief after losing his 18 year old son, Remington Dunham, to gun violence. “Fostering legacy is exactly what Reginald wants to do in honor of his son and to preserve what this young man’s symbolism and meaning is for himself, for his family, for the world. That’s totally consistent with what A Better Community For All wants to accomplish,” says Danet. The Remi’ D Foundation and ABC 4 All will pair to create A Remi’ D A Better Community For All. The website is coming soon. When the Vortex365 is used, all travel savings will be matched and sourced back to the A Remi’ D A Better Community For All. Although Remington is no longer physically here, as Reginald Dunham and Dr. Burt Danet say, “His presence is always with us.” Want to Donate to the Remi’D Cause? “JUST TRAVEL” go to myvortex365.com/remidtravel or contact the founder, Reginald Dunham at RLDunham@myremid.com or call (310) 5250723.
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RUSSELL IS LOOKING FOR THE WRITE STUFF
Former reporter and Jennifer Volland have started Brown Paper Press, an independent book publishing company, in Long Beach by Angel Carreras
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endy Thomas Russell is an atheist – which is ironic – because she has a
lot of God-given talent. Russell is a mother, author, blogger, journalist, as well as a columnist for PBS. The Long Beach transplant and cofounder of Brown Paper Press is perpetually in motion. Born in Omaha and raised in a small town in Missouri, Russell grew up in humble beginnings. “It was the kind of place with one school, one store, one laundromat, and about 15 Christian churches with varying levels of Protestantism, Russell says.” While the God her community worshipped could be found in the pages of the holy scripture, the deities Russell worshipped delivered their sermon through the spines of books and notes on sheet music. “Although we were religious, no one was specifically worshipped,” Russell says. “But Mark Twain and Louis Armstrong were heroes in our household.” After outgrowing her small town surroundings, Russell attended the University of Nebraska where she majored in journalism, picking the major because she wasn’t sure what to do career-wise, although she knew she wanted to be a writer. After graduation, Russell had a stint in Denver (to be closer to her sister), where she landed a job copy editing, an invaluable experience for Russell. “It helped me see journalism at each stage, from production to advertising to marketing,” something that would soon suit her well for future endeavors. She eventually moved to Long Beach as a midway point as her job was writing for a weekly in Los Angeles and her husband had a job in Irvine. As luck would have it, the Long Beach Press-Telegram was going through a round of layoffs but needed a court reporter, a beat Russell would hold for a decade. But after 10 years, Russell decided to call it quits and try her hand at writing – but not from a journalistic viewpoint. However, it wasn’t easy. “By that point, newspaper writing was so ingrained in me that I actually found it very difficult to locate my own voice,” Russell writes in an email. “I worked on a novel and then was contracted to write a few books for the Girl Scouts. After a year or so, I had found my voice, which proved invaluable. At the end of the day though, writing a novel still felt like a hobby to me, not a job. I was so used to being read. I often say, ‘I don’t need a boss, but I do need an audience.’ I wanted to write some-
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Wendy Thomas Russell was an award-winning journalist at the Long Beach Press-Telegram. Below is her frist book.
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thing that mattered to people, and I was pretty sure my calling was in nonfiction.” It didn’t take Russell long to find her footing in writing something that mattered to people; she began a blog entitled “Relax, It’s Just God,” a blog-turned-book project “aimed at progressive parents looking for open-minded, compassionate and decidedly nonreligious ways to address the topic of religion with their kids.” From this book, and a chance meeting at a birthday party, Russell and Jennifer Volland connected as two writers living in Long Beach. Volland had co-written, “Edward A. Killingsworth: An Architect’s Life and Long Beach Architecture: The Unexpected Metropolis.” They met some time afterward at La Palapa, and a few drinks later, Russell and Volland’s small publishing house, Brown Paper Press, was born. One paragraph on Brown Paper Press’ website gives you all you need to know on why these two women started their publishing house. “Small presses long have been an indispensable part of the publishing industry — more open to risk-taking and less tied to commercial success than large publishing houses. They are credited with bringing some of the world’s most provocative and thoughtful writing to the printed page. In addition, small presses are known for developing close, supportive and enduring relationships with their authors and their communities; launch-
ing book promotion plans that last months, even years, longer than that of traditional publishers; rewarding authors with generous royalties; and involving authors in the behind-the-scenes decisions, such as marketing strategies and design.” Brown Paper Press has published three books and is looking to expand and tap into Long Beach’s creative community. “We’re looking for a lot of things, fresh perspective, great writing, and even different mediums such as graphic novels,” Russell says. Russell encourages writers to view Brown Paper Press’ mission statement and see if the potential writer’s story gels with the mission statement, which is: to engage readers on topics of contemporary culture through quality writing and thoughtful design. Unbound by genre, our press strives to deliver socially relevant works that advise, guide, inspire and amuse. We champion authors with new perspectives, strong voices and original ideas that just might change the world.” “We’re dedicated to being apart of the creative community and adding value here,” Russell says. “We’re interested in diversity and bringing those voices out.” **** If interested in pitching to Brown Paper Press, see if their their mission statement correlates with the story you’d like to tell. You can find more about Brown Paper Press at BrownPaperPress.com and at Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: @brownpaperpress
the list continued sophisticated yet simple bar eat that will be sure to leave your taste buds craving more.
Rebel Bite 649 E. Broadway Ave. Monday through Thursday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday Noon-11 p.m. Sunday Noon-10 p.m. Food crafted especially for beer lover; that sounds like some tasty bar eats. That is not to say that Rebel Bite’s menu is exclusive. This gastropub offers a little something for everyone. Spicy coffee baby back ribs and fries, why not? Maybe you’re more of a Karl Marx melt type of person – marinated beef, cheddar cheese, caramelized kimchi in molotov sauce. Either way you will start a movement, a movement that leads to a full belly of delicious reverie. Don’t miss open mic night every Monday at 7 p.m.
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Monday through Friday 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Pike Restaurant and Bar offers up $6.95 lunch specials and happy hour is between the hours of 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Seafood, burgers and pasta are a few of the varied menu options. Try the homemade Pabst beer battered onion rings or the beer battered fish and chips – golden fried sole with thick cut steak fries and fresh coleslaw serve with lemon wedges and homemade tartar sauce. The full menu is served until midnight seven days a week. In addition to the delicious food, DJs and local bands play nightly.
Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tracy’s Bar and Grill’s happy hour is Monday through Friday and a special Tuesday happy hour that starts at 5 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. In addition to DJ music and live bands, you will surely have a good time. Try Mike and Suzi Tracy’s tasty wings – chicken wings tossed in a traditional Cajun sauce or a spicy Asian sauce served with ranch dressing, celery and carrot sticks.
Monday through Friday 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. The Auld Dubliner right at the Pike is
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an Irish pub centrally located downtown. Bear whiskey music – what more could you want? Well, possibly the food. Take your pick of breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night and happy hour. On the late night menu, try a fresh take on an Asian favorite: wontons with an Irish touch. Try the Banger wontons made with Irish pork sausages, onions, fresh herbs and house-made sweet and spicy dipping sauce. If you join Auld Dubliners whiskey Club you can enjoy over 60 Irish whiskeys and have your name on the wall at Silver and Gold levels.
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Monday through Wednesday 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday 2 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday 2 p.m.-midnight. Saturday Noon-midnight. Sunday Noon-9 p.m. You don’t have to be a sommelier to enjoy District Wine’s distinct list of wines. Its comfortable atmosphere lends a relaxed vibe where one can enjoy a drink, listen to jazz, enjoy a wine tasting and try a small plate. The tasty pea tapenade made with sweet peas, garlic and parmesan cheese and served with a warm baguette is a
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Monday 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday Noon-1:30 a.m. Sunday Noon-9 p.m. BO-beau is located in downtown Long Beach. It’s a California-French fusion of comfort food complete with a “roof tap” beer garden. BO-beau’s famous brussel sprouts are a must have with house cured pancetta, parmesan, drizzled with a balsamic, port glaze.
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special report / better together
FLYING UNDER THE RADAR
Long Beach Airport’s low-key interim director Juan Lopez-Rios keeps operations running smoothly
Arriving passengers get a view of the historic main terminal as they walk to the baggage claim area. The photo credit to Long Beach Airport.
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he first time he stepped into an airplane was in 1983. He was 16. Old enough to drive. But his family was going to make the trip from Sacramento to Los Angeles by car for his brother’s graduation from UCLA. Juan Lopez-Rios was determined not to get into that automobile for that long drive down to Southern California. He wanted to fly. “They said, ‘well, if you want to fly, buy a ticket and you can fly.’ So I did,” Lopez-Rios says with a laugh. “I saved money from my paper route and my job at Baskin-Robbins and I bought my first ticket to fly.” His high school friend drove him to the Sacramento airport and he flew to Los Angeles International Airport. “I remember it was on PSA (Pacific Southwest Airlines). I was as happy as could be,” he says. “That kind of started my desire with flying. I flew down and
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celebrated with my family there and then I got to fly back. I have always been intrigued by air travel.” Lopez-Rios’ intrigue with air travel has taken him to new heights – he is the interim director for the Long Beach Airport (LGB). He has only been the airport’s interim director for 10 weeks, but he really loves what he does and appreciates the people he works with. “I have a fantastic staff at the airport,” Lopez-Rios says. “Here, the product is a daily operation. The sun rises and operations begin. Aircraft land and take off, whether it’s commercial aircraft or general aviation. At night, the sun sets, but the airport never goes to sleep. Our Building Services staff are cleaning inside the terminal, while Operations staff are on the airfield monitoring the perimeter and inspecting the runways. “Then, early in the morning, more staff arrives to open things up and the whole process
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starts again. You can see the whole product here from start to finish every day.” This isn’t Lopez-Rios’ first stint at the airport. He previously worked at LGB for almost three years from April 2008 through December 2010 as the leasing and development officer. “I was here when the airport actually became a separate department in the city.” (The airport was previously part of the Public Works department.) “I worked with staff to provide leadership and guidance on the various real estate leases around the airport,” he says. Lopez-Rios still has a hand in the city’s real estate – he is the bureau manager for Economic and Property Development. He juggles those responsibilities with his interim director position at the airport. Talk about multi-tasking. “I am physically at the airport 100 percent of the time,” he says. “I do have to go downtown for meetings, and I am constantly in
I have always been intrigued by air travel. – Juan lopez-rios
special report / better together Long Beach Airport’s interim director Juan Lopez-Rios (far left and below) has been on the job for only 10 weeks. At left, is the redesigned concourse that serves JetBlue.
Photos of Lopez-Rios by Gary Metzker Concourse photo by Long Beach Airport
communication with city hall staff assisting with projects and providing information. My role at city hall continues to involve providing that assistance and guidance.” “As interim director, my commitment is to be here and work with the staff,” Lopez-Rios says. “I also saw this opportunity to come back to the airport as an economic development assignment.” Founded in 1923 as the first municipally-owned airport in California, the airport received a major upgrade to its facilities in 2012, including a new passenger concourse. Earlier this year, LGB was named the Best Airport for Dining in a USA Today 10Best.com readers’ choice poll, and recently the airport was also
named a Top 10 airport in the United States by readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine for the second consecutive year. Fodor’s Travel Guide and Yahoo Travel named LGB one of the top 10 terminals in the world, and last year, the BBC named the airport one of the 10 most beautiful airports in the world. According to the city, the airport handles 1.6 million passengers, transports 41,000 tons of cargo, and has reduced total emissions by three million pounds per year. Its economic impact to the region is valued at $11 billion. The airport maintains a sustainable, environmentally-responsible operation. For example, the airport has dramatically reduced ramp emissions by converting diesel
carts, belt loaders and tugs to electric power, and conserves water with low flow toilets and drought resistant landscaping. There are solar panels that work to conserve energy and several terminals have changed to LED light bulbs. All of these developments are in alignment with Mayor Robert Garcia’s Better Together initiative where the Port of Long Beach, Long Beach Transit, the airport and the Water Department collaborate to make the city more economically vibrant and more energy efficient while creating jobs. “The airport has several programs in place to better conserve energy,” Lopez-Rios says. “Many of those efforts are similar to the port with ships plugging in when they dock and www.theedgelb.com
Long Beach Transit with the introduction of electric buses. Airplanes can plug in here, too.” Even though the city is hoping to name an airport director in coming months, Lopez-Rios will still have a chance to work with airport staff. “I won’t be going away completely,” he says. “Working with the airport and handling their real estate will still be a part of my job. This has been a wonderful opportunity for me, and to have the opportunity to be interim director and work more closely with the entire airport staff is unique. I think I’m pretty lucky that I have this opportunity.”
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entertainment
Leroy Thomas comes from a musical family. Thomas and his Zydeco Roadrunners will be playing Saturday and Sunday at the Bayou Cajun Festival at Rainbow Lagoon Park.
‘ALL I PLAY IS ZYDECO’
Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners are one of the headliners for this weekend’s 30th annual Bayou Cajun festival
ome people are born with a natural musical talent. Others are born with the drive to create something unique and beautiful for others. Leroy Thomas was born with both. Thomas, frontman of the band Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners, grew up in a household that was never quiet, but it was filled constantly with the sound of music. And growing up in Lake Charles, Louisiana, that music he grew up listening to was zydeco. Zydeco, as explained by Thomas, comes from a French phrase meaning “snappy peas.” It’s a fast-paced musical style that relies primarily on two instruments: the piano accordion and the washboard. “From the day [my siblings and I] were born we were listening to it,” Thomas says. According to Thomas, zydeco is extremely popular in the bayou. He said every weekend in Louisiana, listening and playing zydeco is what you do. And zydeco is what thousands of people will be listening to this weekend at the 30th Long Beach Bayou Festival at Rainbow Lagoon Park on East Shoreline Drive. If you want to dance to some funky music
Zydeco Force recorded the hit song “Why You Wanna Make Me Cry,” which is the most frequently played song in zydeco music for over 20 years, according to Thomas’ website. However, Thomas eventually set out on his own, forming Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners in 1998. Since then, Thomas has played across the country in front of audiences as large as 80,000 people. Thomas says that even in front of those large crowds, he doesn’t get nervous. “It’s all about having people get up and dance,” he says. And that’s what Thomas means to do. Yet, despite his lack of nerves in front of large crowds, Thomas said it’s the small, intimate gatherings that make him nervous. “If they call me to a schoolhouse to play in front of a group of kids then I’m shaking nervous,” he says. “ I’ve never been able to figure out why.” Aside from zydeco, his band also plays country, blues, and rock n roll – but at the end of the day, it’s all about zydeco. “That’s what I do, all I do is play zydeco,” he says. When asked how he would describe
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from the bayou, Thomas and his band will be playing Saturday from 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday from 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. According to Bervick “BJ” Deculus, the Long Beach Bayou Festival event planner, Thomas is one of the best zydeco musicians around. “Leroy Thomas is one of the few zydeco musicians who is still playing true zydeco music and relates well to his Creole culture,” says the Long Beach Bayou Festival event planner. Deculus. “Leroy keeps the tradition of the Creole Culture alive and flowing.” Both of Thomas’ parents played a variety of instruments, in addition to his uncles, cousins, brothers and sisters. Although he received musical instruction from his family members, Thomas says he was mostly self taught. Thomas first began on the drums, which was his father’s signature instrument. According to Thomas, his father’s style of drumming was so unique that not only did it influence Thomas and his brothers, but many other prominent zydeco musicians. In his teens, Thomas says he became interested in playing the accordion, so he taught himself to play and eventually joined his father’s band Zydeco Force.
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zydeco to someone unfamiliar with the musical style, Thomas says: “I would say, [it’s] fun music that you want to dance to immediately when you hear it.” There will two stages for music this weekend – one for zydeco and a blues stage. Besides Thomas, other featured bands include Bonne Musique Zydeco (Saturday from noon to 1:15 p.m.), Mark St. Mary Louisiana Blues & Zydeco Band (Saturday from 1:45 p.m. to 3 p.m.), La Recolte Cajun Band (Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.), Terry & the Zydeco Bad Boys (Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.) and the Revelers (Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.). On the blues stage, Guitar Shortly will play Saturday evening from 7:30 to 9, Big Jay McNeely will precede Guitar Shorty from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the Sai Whatt Band will play Sunday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p .m. The box office for the 30th annual Bayou Fest opens at 10 a.m. Gates open at 11 a.m. The event ends at 9 p.m. Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday. General admission is $30, seniors (60+) and students (18+) are $30 at the gate. Children 12 and under and free.
artist of the week
The Fenians band from left to right Rob Williams, guitar and vocals, Terry Casey, mandolin, guitar, and vocals, Brendan Harkins, bass and vocals, Chris Pierce, drums and vocals, Tardu Yegin, whistles, sax, flute, accordion, keys.
Humble Hooligans perform at La Scene August 2015. From left to right Kevin Patrick Taylor, Troy Donham, Micheal Gilleran.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE IRISH TO ENJOY THIS MUSIC
The Fenians and Humble Hooligans headline the BIG Irish Fair and Music Festival this weekend at El Dorado Park
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he BIG Irish Fair and Music Festival has been a staple of American-Irish culture in Southern California since 1975. Bringing in specialty vendors, demonstrations, dancing and music, the BIG Irish holds something for everyone. One of the key parts of the BIG Irish is the music. From fiddle and harp competitions to live showcase bands, BIG Irish is known to host the best of Irish and American-Irish music. This year headlining BIG Irish in Long Beach’s El Dorado Park, are The Fenians and the Humble Hooligans. The Fenians, founded in 1990 have played BIG Irish more than 20 times, and Humble Hooligans founded in 2004 are headlining BIG Irish for the first time. The Fenians founder Terry Casey has fond memories of his time at the fair. “We’ve seen so many venues with [BIG Irish],” but Casey says his favorite has been El Dorado Park, where the fair will take place this year during Father’s Day weekend. Casey founded The Fenians as an outlet for his love of Irish music and culture. Though he says the band’s music to be simply “Irish,” he described it to be more of a Celtic Rock style – a blend of Irish, Scottish and Welsh roots paired with a bit of electric guitar. The Fenians have brought a twist to Irish music that opens the doors to a more worldly take on Irish sounds. Chris Pierce, The Fenians drummer, says that he saw The Fenians perform for the first time at BIG Irish in the ’90s. “ I walked into a tent at the fair and saw Terry [Casey] rocking out on top of a speaker,” Pierce says. And when he heard a few weeks
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later that The Fenians needed a drummer, he knew he had to be a part of what they were doing for Irish music. “I auditioned for six weeks,” Pierce says, mentioning that it was the strangest and longest audition he had ever done. “I went every week with my notes having listened to all their pieces, and every week they said I was good but to come back again.” It wasn’t until week six of his extended audition that The Fenians announced to the Harp Inn, the band’s regular Long Beach gig, that Pierce was the official drummer of the band. “That’s also how I found out,” he says. “The best part about [BIG Irish] is from 9 to 90 there is something for you to do or see,” Pierce says. Casey says that one of his favorite things at BIG Irish, beside the music, is the sheep herding shows; that it reminds him of his family and seeing their dogs herd in cows for milking. The Humble Hooligans, headlining BIG Irish for the first time, and performing for the seventh, are somewhat of an up-and-coming band. Beginning as a life guard band made up of only life guards from Huntington Beach, Troy Donham, founding member and solo equity member of the band, said they were horrible. With rotating members and financial hardships, the Humble Hooligans have come a long way. Donham says they are gaining new notoriety and a preparing to put out an album soon. In 2015, the Humble Hooligans went out on its first European tour. “We performed 36 shows in 12 countries,” Donham says. In total, Humble Hooligans performed in
over 300 shows last year, nothing like the slump they faced in 2008 when they could only manage to pull in 40 gigs. “We were making money, a lot of money, and then the market crashed,” says Donham. But back and better than ever, the Humble Hooligans will not only be headlining BIG Irish, but they will be performing at the Irish Fair Pub Party for the second year in a row. “We consider ourselves a Long Beach band,” Donham says, mentioning that he is a California State University, Long Beach alum and that they regularly played at the Old Dubliner in Long Beach. Donham says that one of his favorite things at the [BIG Irish] is seeing the Irish Step dancing where they have over 1,000 dancers
compete in the annual Feis. “The thing about the fair is that if you’ve never been there’s a lot more then you would expect,” Donham says. The 2016 BIG Irish Fair and Music Festival is set for this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at El Dorado Park, 7550 E. Spring St..Big Irish Fair and Music Festival single day adult passes go for $15, students 13-21 years of age and seniors 62 and older go for $13 and children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Two day passes for regular adult admission is $25. For more information on schedules or to buy tickets to the BIG Irish Fair and Music Festival visit http://www.irishfair.org/#!irish-fair/cy20
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// JUNE 15 - JULY 3, 2016 // Queen Mary // June 19 // Father’s Day Brunch Aboard the Queen Mary
// Now - June 19 // Beyond the Frame: New Media Arts from Taiwan
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.
$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.
// June 25 // Beer Camp Across America 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. $50 general admission, $70 early access (get in an hour early Get dr--- err, drink a wide selection of beer! On a boat! Beer Camp Across America, the largest celebration of craft beer, returns in 2016 with an epic festival tour. The Long Beach festival will be the finale of a six city festival tour, welcoming more than 100 breweries that will be pouring their best, along with local food trucks and music by Diego’s Umbrella.
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// June 10 - July 3 // REGENERATIOn The Port to Learning Gallery at the Museum of Latin American Art presents Regeneration, an exhibition of functional objects designed and built by students from Long Beach Wilson Classical High School’s spring architecture class. Using wood sourced from used pallets, students designed and constructed upcycled tables and chairs inspired by both architecture as well as their personal experiences.
Aquarium of the Pacific
// Now - Jan. 1, 2017 // MOLAA at TWENTY
// 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.
// Most Fridays // Shark lagoon nights 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. See a shark! Touch a shark! Free! Are you sold out yet?
// 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. ”
// 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.”
Thur. from 1-7 p.m. and Sat. from 11 - 5 p.m. For more information, visit hslb.org.
Long Beach Museum of Art
// June 17 // night dive 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. $14.95, Members FREE Food trucks, fashion, art, dancing? Take a dive in this marine metropolis and enjoy another side of the Aquarium you’ve always loved. At the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Night Dive, geared toward adults ages 18 and up, enjoy bands, groove to some DJs, and be moved by works of art.
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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.
$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 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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THU 6/16 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 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. 111 E. Ocean Blvd. $20 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.
FRI 6/17 “Raisin in the Sun” 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday Tickets are $24, $21 seniors, $14 students Long Beach Playhouse Mainstage, 5021 E. Anaheim St. By Lorraine Hansberry
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 powersthat-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.
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!”
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.”
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Father’s Day - Battleship Brews ‘n’ Bbq
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.
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 Jazz Band is back with live music, DJ Daddy Scotty is spinning all day.”
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.
TUE 6/21 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.
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.
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THUR 6/23 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. Come by the Edge table in front of the Chase Bank and tell us which restaurant was your favorite and enter to win a prize.
FRI 6/24 June’s Thursday 3-Some at The Sky Room Cielo at The Sky Room 40 S. Locust Ave. 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.”
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.”
SAT 6/25 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 spec-
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tacular 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.”
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.”
SUN 6/26 Long Beach Public Library Foundation 13th Annual Grape Expectations Fundraising Gala $225 - $25,000 700 Queensway Drive The evening will feature a reception complete with appetizers, varietal wine tastings and a five-course gourmet menu. Raffle baskets, silent and live auctions and the attendance of Mayor Robert Garcia, who will serve as Special Guest Speaker. Email your name and mailing address to Laura Nelson at info@lbplfoundation.org or call 562-628-2441 to receive an invitation.
MON 6/27 Arts Council for Long Beach and L.A. County Arts Commission town hall meeting 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. FREE Museum of Latin American Art
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628 Alamitos Ave. The Arts Council for Long Beach is partnering with the Los Angeles County Arts Commission to hold a town hall meeting at the Museum of Latin American Art from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. as part of the Cultural Equity and Inclusion Initiative. The meeting is free, but attendees are encouraged to RSVP at artsequityla.com. Food will be provided. To read the motion and learn more about the Los Angeles County Arts and Culture Initiative, visit ArtsEquityLA.com.
Long Beach Writer’s Meetup Group 7 p.m. FREE Barnes and Noble 6326 E. Pacific Coast Highway Fashion yourself the next Zadie Smith? Mingle with this group of writers to share, engage, and critique. “Long Beach Writer’s Meetup Group regularly meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in the downstairs event area through October.”
TUE 6/28 Long Beach Municipal Band Concert 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. FREE Locations vary : Tuesdays - Whaley Park, Wednesdays - Los Cerritos Park, Thursdays - Marine Stadium, Fridays - El Dorado Park West Support your local (and very talented) Municipal Band! “Summer Music = Family Fun is the theme of the 106th season of the Long Beach Municipal Band. These great free concerts in the park feature the sounds of big band, pop, jazz, blues and more. Bring your family, a picnic dinner and enjoy a wonderful evening outdoors in the park.”
Moonlight Movies On The Beach Pretty In Pink Movies start at sunset FREE 5101 E. Ocean Blvd Come catch the John Holmes classic on the beach! Come on, it’s the only chance you’ll ever have at a romantic setting with Molly Ringwald
WED 6/29 AGENDA LONG BEACH June 29 - 30 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Those comfy new skate shoes you just got at LB Skate shop? They probably had their first unveiling at the Agenda trade show. All the
latest trends in streetwear, action sports, surf and skate hardgoods all have their unveiling here. Good luck getting in, though – usually only retailers get inside.
THUR 6/30 Harbor Tours 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. #2 at 100 Aquarium Way Adults $12, Children $6 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.
FRI 7/01 Friday Downtown Farmers’ Market 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 275 E. 4th St. Every Friday, come on downtown to buy produce, goods, arts and crafts, and more.
SAT 7/02 LB Playhouse: How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (Opening Night and Champagne Gala 8 p.m. $27 5021 E Anaheim St Opening night supporting your local Long Beach acting talents; could there be a better way to spend the night? Biting comedy and bright insights are highlighted with delightfully memorable songs and dances in this classic Broadway musical.
SUN 7/03 Boathouse on the Bay Presents Big Bang on the Bay 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Patio seating $95, inside seating $60, block party seating $50, children aged 10 and under are $20 190 N. Marina Drive Celebrate (pre) 4th of July in style. Boathouse on the Bay is an Alamitos Bay block party featuring vintage aircraft flyovers, skydivers, sailing regatta dancing and (of course) fireworks. Bring family and friends as the family-style dinner comes complete with BBQ chicken, St. Louis ribs, garlic mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, BBQ baked beans and a house salad. Tickets available at: http://www.childrentoday.org/big-bang-on-the-bay.html or inside Boathouse on the Bay restaurant.
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY ON THE WEST COAST
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he smell of barbecue and the sight of cracked peanut shells on the floor is a unique experience on the bustling street of Long Beach Boulevard. The rural roadhouse barbecue joint, Johnny Rebs’, has been sharing long-smoked meals, “fixin’s,” and the true hospitality of “southern folks” in Long Beach for more than three decades. The owners, Larry and Sheryl Carter, started Johnny Rebs’ in 1984. “Sheryl actually built this location with her hands. Blood, sweat and tears went into this,” says Samantha Grigg, Johnny Rebs’ general manager and North Carolina native. Even the building itself is authentically southern – the Long Beach location is made of wood sourced straight from North Carolina. Of course, it’s not the exterior decorating that draws people to Johnny Rebs’. “We are known for our fried chicken, it’s so good,” Grigg says. “We cook it to order, it takes 20 minutes but it’s worth the wait, we always tell people that.” Other popular meals include the fried catfish, and the chicken and waffles,
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which is Grigg’s favorite. “I love it, I eat it four times a week. If I eat just chicken, the cooks are like, ‘no waffle?’ ” The southern hospitality of Johnny Rebs’ is apparent beyond their kind service. The restaurant chain supports communities with their Shell Out Program. In exchange for the free peanuts on every table, the restaurant asks that people donate their pocket change for a cause. Since opening, this program has earned more than $300,000 from guests and given away over 255,000 pounds of peanuts. Every quarter, Johnny Rebs’ supports a different organization with the raised funds. Currently the restaurant chain is working with Xela-Aid, which empowers families and children in Guatemala. “We want people just to forget about the worries of the world for two hours and just feel at home,” Grigg says. “Everyone that comes in, they’re our guest and we treat ‘em like family.” With great hospitality and food straight out of the south, Johnny Rebs’ invites you to stop by because they want to feed you. Feel free to give the southern food a try in your own home.
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