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The Red Scare New Blog

Well it's been a long time since I've joined the site, but I haven't really done much with it. So I've decided to write a blog about Long Beach from my perspective as a front desk agent at one of downtown's many hotels. But I want a clever and rad title. Because I live to get radical. Continue

Added by The Red Scare on March 10, 2010 at 7:55pm — 2 Comments

Jonathan Chia Catwalk for Haiti!

To get involved with- CHiA Media/Production Runway email chiamediainfo@gmail.com Continue

Added by Jonathan Chia on March 10, 2010 at 5:30pm — 3 Comments

The Man City of Long Beach Looking For Poll Worker$

The City of Long Beach are looking for people to work the polls on election day, April 13. The basic requirements in order to be a poll worker are: be at least 18 years old, U.S. citizen, be registered to vote in California, read and speak English,Continue

Added by The Man on March 10, 2010 at 1:04pm — 18 Comments

The Man Weed Ordinance Approved by City Council

It's 2:30 a.m. and I was looking around on the Press Telegram. We all know medical marijuana has been a big topic for the city of Long Beach. Long Beach city council has approved an ordinance. You can read about the whole thing here:… Continue

Added by The Man on March 10, 2010 at 7:34am — 14 Comments

The Man Farmers Market

Earlier this morning I went to the Long Beach Farmers Market at Longfellow elementary school. Took a video to share with the CityLifers. Don't mind the beard.
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Added by The Man on March 7, 2010 at 6:42pm — 4 Comments

The Man Day in the Life of The Man

Yesterday, I went to Homeland, a place where there are a lot of cultural activities for the community. I went there expecting to play my sax at 10 a.m. but that didn't start until 4 p.m. When I arrived, it was beginning lessons for West African drums… Continue

Added by The Man on March 7, 2010 at 8:14am — No Comments

Jackie Joice When Winston Meth Crystal

Crystal is Aphrodite, Lilith, Oshun, Erzulie, Bastet cloaked in a hooded black robe who promises sweet sex and eternal orgasms. Crystal has many suitors, male and female. Crystal can be found between the mattresses of seedy motels, on street corners, in the glove compartment or in a teen’s back pack. She offers several sleepless nights, indiscriminate sex and the daily threat of death disguised as euphoria. The conversation about Crystal was held over pancakes and coffee at a local café in Long… Continue

Added by Jackie Joice on March 2, 2010 at 10:16pm — 2 Comments

Taylor Nelson First Fridays coming up Friday March 5th! Be there and experience LB!

For more local bar and restaurant reviews, go to LBFoodReview.com! LB Food Review will be on board the Big Red Bus cruising Atlantic Avenue on Friday, March 5th to enjoy First Fridays. Come out and catch live entertainment, local artists, and of course,… Continue

Added by Taylor Nelson on March 2, 2010 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

The Man F**K the Arts

According to the Press Telegram survey that asked, "Do local artists improve the quality of your life?" 56% voted no and 44% voted yes. Are the Press Telegrams readers basically saying F**k the Arts? Maybe, or maybe the question was asked in the wrong way… Continue

Added by The Man on March 2, 2010 at 2:27pm — 10 Comments

The Man Community Rallies to Stop School Cuts

March 4 will be the Unite for Education protest rally held at Wilson High's gym. The protest will begin at 4:15 p.m. I'… Continue

Added by The Man on March 2, 2010 at 2:11pm — No Comments

The Man Carnival del Corazon - Success!


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Yesterday's Carnival del Corazon was a success. The brainchild of Tanya Quinn of LBCreative. From the pictures below, you'll see a list of organizers that helped make all this happen. There was a… Continue

Added by The Man on March 1, 2010 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Juls Mondo Rocks Midnight With Black Dynamite

Hey 562citylifers! This weekend was one crazy one. So many awesome events. And luckily I was able to find my way to a Mondo Celluloid screening of Black Dynamite.… Continue

Added by Juls on February 28, 2010 at 10:55pm — 7 Comments

JulsnMatt1028 Haiti - A Legacy in African Struggle

By Kelly Curry For Carnival of the Heart For the sake of the African and the Taino who gave their lives so that she would be rebor… Continue

Added by JulsnMatt1028 on February 27, 2010 at 11:54am — 1 Comment

Jennifer LB Poly "ALL CLASSES" Reunion -Fri.July 23 ,2010

Karl Welch sent a message to the members of Long Beach Poly High School Reunion. -------------------- Subject: Friday Morning Workshops Happy 2010 Poly High Family, We wanted to send out information regarding the Friday morning workshops that we have/are planning for Friday, July 16th, 2010 for the re-union. If you have any questions or concerns, idea's or objections, please do not hesitate to call, write or send out smoke signals and contact us... As well, if you have any additions you woul… Continue

Added by Jennifer on February 26, 2010 at 9:24pm — No Comments

The Man The CityLife Agenda Feb. 26 VIDEO INSIDE!


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How do you like my playing? I was a bit sharp. This sax has a tendency to always be sharp. Continue

Added by The Man on February 26, 2010 at 10:05am — 5 Comments

The Man For All You Jive Turkey's Out There - Black Dynamite!

The diamond in the rough movie, Black Dynamite starring Michael Jai White as CIA agent Black Dynamite, directed by… Continue

Added by The Man on February 25, 2010 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

The Man 562CityLife LIVE! BlogTalk Radio Thursday 9 p.m.

On this week's 562CityLife LIVE! Radio Show on Thursday at 9 p.m. we will speak with Arts Council for Long Beach president,… Continue

Added by The Man on February 23, 2010 at 11:45am — 1 Comment

The Man City of Long Beach Ready to Support Local Arts and Culture

On our 562CityLife LIVE! BlogTalk Radio Show, Daniel Brezenoff who is Robert Garcia's legislative analyst hinted at a surprise for the arts community around Christmas… Continue

Added by The Man on February 22, 2010 at 8:00pm — 6 Comments

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