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SUMMARY:October First Fridays - Bixby Knolls
DESCRIPTION:\n\nBixby Knolls’ First Fridays on October 1 will be the
  kick-off for GLOBAL (Greater Long Beach Arts Lab) which celebrates an
 d promotes Long Beach's diverse arts and culture. GLOBAL occurs every 
 October as part of National Arts and Humanities Month, a coast-to-coas
 t collective celebration of culture in America. Art-Lantic Avenue in B
 ixby Knolls will feature the full spectrum of art and music the entire
  evening and “after hours” fun, too.\n\nOctober is jam packed with
 : Expo galleries and live artists, violin virtuoso Jennifer Lindsay, A
 moeba People, belly dancing, macro photography, fair trade caravan, �
 �Spiked” improv comedy, free books, saxophones, tarot cards, renowne
 d jazz/pop/Brazillian vocalist Anne Walsh, vintage vinyl, Dixieland, c
 emetery tour ghosts, community drumming, BK farmers stand, LBSC’s �
 �BENT,” songwriter showcase, Rancho Los Cerritos “historic street 
 walkers,” Sound Walk preview installation, book signing of The Night
 mare Navigator by Billy Bonsangue, the Knolls Ranger’s 129th birthda
 y party with cake, Timstrument, and a double helping of the unexpected
 .\n\nCouncilmember James Johnson launches “First Books at First Frid
 ays” at the Dana Branch Library, 3680 Atlantic, and will be reading 
 children’s books beginning at 5:30pm. Enjoy light refreshments and b
 alloon animals for the kids.\n\nFirst Fridays blurs the lines between 
 artist and attendee with the \"interactive\" elements now in place. Co
 ntribute to \"Poetry Box\" where you can submit a poem using Bixby Kno
 lls as the inspiration. This includes musings, rusings, reminiscings, 
 wives' tales, lore, mysteries, histories, stories, testimonies, confes
 sions, and secrets.\n\nAttendees are also encouraged to bring somethin
 g to stick on the \"Leave Something Behind\" collage. Post a penny, ph
 oto, leaf, hair pin, cuff link, heirloom, or anything in your pocket t
 o create a unique abstract collection. Also, bring your creativity for
  our community art piece where you pick up the pen and draw, sign your
  name, or leave your mark.\n\nStop by the First Fridays Information Ta
 ble from 6:30pm - 8pm, located on the northwest corner of Bixby & Atla
 ntic Ave, where you'll find info about First Fridays, maps, business i
 nfo, and restaurant recommendations.\n\nWhen the businesses start to c
 lose, \"First Fridays After Hours\" begins. Nino's Italian Restaurant 
 will feature live artists and a great groove for late night dining and
  beverages. The Factory also goes late into the night with food, drink
 s, and sounds of Lars & Friends on dueling pianos. Why go home early? 
 Stay out late and continue the energy.\n\nDine on Art-Lantic Avenue at
  one of our tasty restaurants then grab the Big Red Bus that will tran
 sport you venue to venue from designated stops at the participating bu
 sinesses.\n\nMore specifics at: www.firstfridayslongbeach.com\n\n\nFor
  more information visit http://www.562citylife.com/events/october-firs
 t-fridays-bixby
DTSTART:20101002T010000Z
DTEND:20101002T080000Z
CATEGORIES:community, event
LOCATION:Bixby Knolls
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