Long Beach artist Timothy Bulone’s work will hang at the El Dorado Nature Center here beginning Saturday, July 6. Bulone creates each of his images by starting with a digital photograph, then using a variety of computer programs to render them into art that is “more representational, more evocative, and more revelatory” than the original photo, he says. "Digital art sounds much too cold to me. I think of it as photographic art and of myself as an artist working in photography. I am so thankful…See More
The public is invited to a lunch hosted by CosmetiCare, the OC plastic surgery and medi-spa featured on "Today," "20/20," "The View," & the New York Times, where attendees will learn how to improve the health and vitality of their skin using the finest products and services available.The lunch will be held at the critically acclaimed Bayside Restaurant. Cost is $100, which will be applied to any products or services purchased. Lunch is complimentary.CosmetiCare has been helping women and…See More
What Upper Ten Times Funnier Fans....The Ten Times Funnier Comedy Show gonna be "rockin" EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT!! in 2013 @ The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club Universal Studios CitywalkWe got these joke!!.SHOW STARTS PROMPTLY AT 9:00 PM!!!!!Ten Times Funnier Host Black Kasper Co/Host Jay AlexanderONLY $3.00 DOLLAR VALET PARKING!!!. 18+ w/valid ID.For all my Ten Times Funnier guests that want free tickets you must fill out the link below. If you do not fill out the link you will have to pay regular…See More
A young Widow keeps her dead husband's Soul in a box. When the chance to forget him and let him go comes she is hesitant. Will she decide to let the Soul go and move on with her life? June 15 - July 13. www.lbplayhouse.org 562-494-1014 See More
It's seems like times are definitely changing. Not sure if it's for the good or bad or whatever. But definitely, the closing of the world famous V.I.P. record store is in my opinion, another defeat in Long Beach's small business scene. For those who don't know (which I hope aren't many of you CIty Lifers), V.I.P. is home to many old school hip hop videos that featured Warren G, Snoop, Nate Dogg, and more. Remember this video? To be…See More
Food is the great unifier. A great dish is something that every culture in the world takes pride in; from fresh sushi to a hearty steak.Kafé Neo opened its doors at the corner of 4th and Temple in Oct. 2007. Since then it has been serving Greek flavors infused with American…See More
Good morning City Lifers, I'm sure you're all getting ready for your barbecue session(s) on this Memorial Day. First I wanted to share something with you all. A good friend and mentor of mine who is also a Long Beach resident artist, Akinsanya Kambon was able to sit…See More
It's seems like times are definitely changing. Not sure if it's for the good or bad or whatever. But definitely, the closing of the world famous V.I.P. record store is in my opinion, another defeat in Long Beach's small business scene.
For those who don't know (which I hope aren't many of you CIty Lifers), V.I.P. is home to many old school hip hop videos that featured Warren G, Snoop, Nate Dogg, and more. Remember this video?
To be fair, I know it's not the City of Long Beach's fault and apparently owner Kelvin Anderson would agree. In a recent Press Telegram article he's quoted, "I doubt there is anything in this store you can't download from the Internet, but to top that, there's nothing in this store you can't download for free."
I remember playing pop warner for Poly Pacers back in the days and I would always see the iconic V.I.P. sign when driving to our football games. It's always been a spot to me, that helped put Long Beach on the map. I didn't go inside too often, but the times I did go in, it felt very real and realistic to the Long Beach scene I grew up with. It wasn't on a some corporate status, but a real hometown music store.
What do you think of the closing of this place? Any memories or cool stories that you can remember? That fish market next to it smelled bomb all the time!
Whatever takes it's place, it has some big Chucks to fill.
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Apparently not... I hope it will gain the support it needs to reach that goal... It seems like one tweet from Snoop could get the ball seriously rolling.
