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To many, the ocean is music to the ears. It’s never been more true than in Long Beach where world-class arts and cultural exhibition complement a spectacular seaside locale. Catch a musical masterpiece at the waterside Long Beach Performing Arts Center, home to the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra, Long Beach Opera and International City Theater. Enjoy a million-dollar ocean view atop the bluffs at the Long Beach Museum of Art, housed in a historic Craftsman mansion and featuring an acclaimed museum café and gift shop. Immerse yourself in the dynamic culture of the Museum of Latin American Art (MoLAA), or explore the eclectic East Village Arts District.
To many, the ocean is music to the ears. It’s never been more true than in Long Beach where world-class arts and cultural exhibition complement a spectacular seaside locale. Catch a musical masterpiece at the waterside Long Beach Performing Arts Center, home to the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra, Long Beach Opera and International City Theater. Enjoy a million-dollar ocean view atop the bluffs at the Long Beach Museum of Art, housed in a historic Craftsman mansion and featuring an acclaimed museum café and gift shop. Immerse yourself in the dynamic culture of the Museum of Latin American Art (MoLAA), or explore the eclectic East Village Arts District.
Come aboard the legendary Queen Mary. Book the Behind the Scenes Guided Tour of the historic ocean liner and World War II troopship, and see restored areas that have been under wraps since the final voyage in 1967, inclu...
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(562) 435-3511
We are the arts council for the City of Long Beach and a leading source of information for advancing the arts in Southern California. Celebrating 30 years of service in the arts, we are dedicated to fostering an environm...
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(562) 570-1930
When General Phineas Banning charged me to preserve his legacy, neither of us realized how little the task would require. The General's accomplishments live on even today, and have entered the annals of history. But, due...
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(310) 548-7777
Dance entertainment and instruction for corporate or family events. "Belly Dancer of the Universe" global dance competition; Feb. 21 & 22, 2009, Long Beach Convention Center. Produced by world renowned Mother Daughter ...
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Built in 1994, the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center is a 1,074-seat theatre located on the campus of California State University, Long Beach. The stage area was modeled after the New York State Theater ...
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(562) 985-7000
The Historical Society of Long Beach collects, preserves and presents local history. Using historical documents, photographs, artifacts, and oral and written stories. The HSLB creates exhibits and public programs that c...
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(562) 424-2220
International City Theatre (ICT) an award-winning professional regional theatre , (non-profit) performing at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. Founded in 1985, ICT is committed to bringing the Southern California c...
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(562) 436-4610
Long Beach Heritage is a nonprofit education and advocacy group whose membership is dedicated to protecting and preserving the architectural and cultural heritage of the City of Long Beach.
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The Long Beach Museum of Art is located on a magnificent bluff-top site overlooking the Long Beach Harbor, Catalina Island, the Queen Mary and the Pacific Ocean. The campus includes the historic Elizabeth Milbank Anders...
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(562) 439-2119
Founded in 1979, Long Beach Opera is the oldest (and still youngest) opera company in the metropolitan Los Angeles/Orange County region. With a repertory of over 70 operas from early Baroque to twenty-first century works...
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(562) 439-2580
Over Seventy-five continuous years of quality live theatrical entertainment have established the Long Beach Playhouse as a landmark in the City of Long Beach. Located at 5021 East Anaheim Street (across from Recreation P...
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(562) 494-1014
Established in 1935, The Long Beach Symphony Orchestra (LBSO) today draws loyal audiences from the greater Long Beach region to its six Classics in the Terrace Theater, four Symphony POPS! concerts in the Long Beach Aren...
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(562) 436-3203
The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) was founded in 1996 in Long Beach, California and serves the greater Los Angeles area. It is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin Americ...
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(562) 437-1689
Beginning as the Whittier Civic Light Opera in 1952, Musical Theatre West has grown into one of Southern California's most respected regional musical theatre companies. During the past 49 years, we've presented not only ...
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(562) 856-1999
The mission of PieAM is to incorporate the diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands, focusing primarily on Micronesia, into a permanent collection, educational programs, rotating exhibits and performing arts.
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(562) 216-4120
Founded in 1978, Rainbow Promotions, LLC started with the creation of The Queen Mary Jazz Festival. Since then it has gone on to create its flagship event The Long Beach Jazz Festival, now an annual event for 21 years. R...
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Rancho Los Alamitos (Ranch of the Little Cottonwoods) was originally known as Povuu'nga. The story of Rancho Los Alamitos reflects almost every era of the history of Southern California. Beginning around 500 A.D. when th...
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(562) 431-3541
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site is a public museum open for tours, programs and events. Built in 1844, the adobe home and grounds echo with the rich history of Spanish, Mexican and American California and with the fami...
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(562) 570-1755
South Coast Chorale is a community choral ensemble of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people and their allies, dedicated to enriching lives through the universal language of music.
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(562) 439-6919
When the Chapel was built in 1951 it stood alone like a precious jewel on a deserted dusty knoll overlooking the blue Pacific. It was soon to be known as "the glass church" after its most prominent architectural feature....
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