Leila Alarcon
Whiskey, a drink typically perceived to be masculine, is the drink of choice among the ladies of Women Who Whiskey; a social club run by Stacey Smith-Clark, president of the club and a Long Beach native. This year will mark 5 years since the club’s beginning in Long Beach and Smith-Clarks’ role as president. When Smith-Clark’s daughter left home for
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741741 ViewsLights hang from the ceiling with a disco ball in the center, illuminating a room full of members gathered to listen and enjoy the vinyl, or album, of the month. This is Good Luck Vinyl Club, hosted by Isaak Navarro at The Social List, a family owned restaurant owned by Isaak Navarro’s father, Luis Navarro. “He came up
Read More703703 ViewsInside the walls of a preschool, she is busy teaching her students; outside the classroom, she assists people with navigating their relationship with food. From her two careers, Hailey Batchelor, preschool teacher and holistic nutrition coach, created Eat the Rainbow, a children’s book aimed to teach kids about the nutritional benefits of various foods. A Long Beach native, Batchelor graduated
Read More662662 ViewsOver the years, Drag has become an integral part of pop culture known for the dramatics: hair, makeup, outfits, ballroom and if you’re a fan of Rupaul’s Drag Race, sass. However, drag and ballroom have been around for decades and serve as a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. For Southern California drag queen Ms. Luna Simply Luna, drag is
Read More1K1K ViewSome say you can’t stop time, but photographer Alma Lopez thinks otherwise. Photos have the ability to freeze a moment forever, a concept that Lopez was drawn to. “Time is something I appreciate the most, and I realized my camera has the ability to freeze it.” said Lopez. “I don’t think of it as simply images, but as frozen moments
Read More800800 ViewsNear the corner of 3rd and Elm is a haven for lovers of dance music. Foot Work Records which opened earlier this year is owned by Dakin Auret, longtime DJ and fixture in the world of house music. The selection he’s curated for Foot Work Records is a mix of new and older dance music classics. Guests of the shop
Read More596596 ViewsIn recent years, house music has made its way from the underground, into the mainstream. In Long Beach, nightclubs, restaurants and even the pier have become prominent venues to hear rhythmic electronic dance beats and be embraced by a community of like-minded individuals. Lovers of house music should check out the all new house experience presented by Playa Larga during
Read More824824 ViewsIf you’re looking for a new place to workout, you’ve struck gold! Gold’s Gym at the Pike Outlets has endless amenities to choose from. Gone are the days of waiting for the squat rack. The building has 12 squat racks, eight downstairs and four upstairs. They are height-adjustable and offer various weight options, ranging from 10 lbs to 55 lbs.
Read More713713 ViewsThis weekend, Laganja Estranja, who rose to fame on RuPaul’s Race is coming to the beach for The Big Gay Pine Avenue Takeover. The first of its kind, free festival will feature live music and entertainment right on the iconic downtown street on August 24 from 4 to 10p.m. The choreographer, cannabis advocate and a drag queen appeared on season
Read More891891 ViewsFor six weeks this summer, I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad in South Korea. Excited and nervous, I boarded my plane, confident that I studied enough about the culture to adjust easily. Even with all that I prepared, there was still a learning curve outside of the classroom. If you are thinking of studying abroad in South Korea,
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