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Some 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
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872872 ViewsTomorrow is Friday the 13th! For many tattoo lovers, that means lining up to get a flash tattoo. The storied tradition of Friday the 13th tattoos dates back to 2008 when Oliver Peck, famed tattooer from Texas, hosted the first modern day flash day for the pseudo holiday. Traditionally, Friday the 13th flash tattoos are simple designs that are cheaper
Read More2.1K2.1K ViewsIt is important that our queer community doesn’t lose sight of the reason we celebrate pride. It is and will always be a protest, it is a safe place for our queer community to be who they are, to be free, to be radical, to be loved, to be proud!… and to us, that’s the most important thing. Be Proud!
Read More1K1K ViewNear 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 More666666 ViewsIf you’ve been downtown lately, you might’ve noticed street closures on Pine Avenue lately. These closures are a part of a new series of block parties called Summer on Pine. The celebration is an end of summer festival aimed at reimagining Pine Avenue as a car-free corridor. Summer on Pine Ave kicked off last weekend with the Big Gay Pine
Read More685685 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 More896896 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 More777777 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 More1K1K ViewFor 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,
Read More539539 ViewsThe Absolute Best of Long Beach awards ceremony is set to dazzle with a celebration of the community’s top picks of local businesses. This year, the event will take place at the Museum of Latin America Art on April 5 with a theme centered around burlesque, glitz, and glamor. Here’s a lineup of the local eateries that will be serving
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