The Art of Debriefing, is a collection of over 200 Gelatin Silver photographs depicting candid reflections of imprints on those touched by war. Presented by 4 photographers, the exhibit explores the life of veterans and their personal experiences of re-entry into a civilian lifestyle. The Art of Debriefing was previously hosted by the Museum of History and Art (Ontario, CA), the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum (Chicago, IL) and LAAVAA (Culver City, CA).
The black and white photographs in the exhibit portray war veterans from WWI up through soldiers serving today, war combat images from Vietnam shot between 1965-1970, images of Vietnam citizens from the Cheo Reo Province and images from Saigon, Vietnam circa 1969-1970. The five featured photographers are Peggy Fontenot, James K. Johnson, Jerry Kykisz and Michael Burr.  SUN DECK GALLERY Queen Mary, 1126 Queen's Highway, Long Beach. (800) 437-2934., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Dec. 31. Free with attraction admission, $25 adults, $22 seniors and military, $13 children 5-11 and free for children under 5. www.queenmary.com.
 Call 562/435-3511 for more information.

Together with Crystal Ice Skating, The Pike brings the classic holiday experience of ice skating to the community this season. With the unique outdoor location just steps from Rainbow Harbor on the waterfront in Downtown Long Beach, the rink offers another component of entertainment to the area during the holidays.  The rink will be open November 27, 2009 through January 31, 2010, seven days a week; weekdays 11am – 11pm and weekends 10am to 12am.  Skate sessions are 1.5 hours long.  Skater's parking will be validated in The Pike’s parking structure. 

Starting in the East Basin, deocrated boats sail down the port's main channel in San Pedro.  Good viewing points for the parade include the Los Angeles Maritime Museum (Berth 84 at Sixth Street and Sampson Way and Nagoya Way) and Banning's Landing Community Center 100 E. Water St., Wilmington.

2nd Saturday Art Walk will have a Mother's Day Art Walk Celebration.  Linden Ave. between 1st Street and Broadway.  Artist's Exhibits-Gallery Openings, Live Music-Dining-Fine Wine-Unique Hand Crafted Items.  Live Music.  An Enchanted Costume Contest - to participate come dressed as your favorite enchantress, fairy or wizard.  Kids Art Activities with Artist Robin bott - 4p.m. - 6p.m. make a garland crown or wizard hat.  Drum circle at 6p.m. Bring your own or use one of ours.  Call 562/435-5232 for more information.