La Bomba Vintage
May 18, 2013 at 11am to May 19, 2013 at 12pmLa Bomba Vintage
May 18, 2013 at 11am to May 19, 2013 at 12pm
Latest Activity
- Top News
- Everything
Luis Uribe posted events
Long Beach Playhouse posted an event
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Long Beach Playhouse
May 25, 2013 at 8pm to June 29, 2013 at 8pm
May 25 - June 22, 2013Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Seymour, a down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon "Audrey II" grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding her growing appetite. A sadistic nitrous-oxide inhaling dentist is just one of Audrey II’s gustatory delights as she eats her way…See More
polojame520a posted eventsRalph Lauren Outlet We've been functioning
May 6, 2013 at 6pm to November 6, 2013 at 7pmTommy Hilfiger Outlet Online had turned blue in contrast
May 6, 2013 at 6pm to December 6, 2013 at 7pmTommy Hilfiger USA Our friends on Mates
May 6, 2013 from 6pm to 7pm
Pookey Wigington posted an event
Cinco de Mayo Special @ Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show inside the Laugh Factory at The Laugh Factory
May 5, 2013 at 8pm to May 6, 2013 at 1am
Pookey Wigington Presents:Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show@ the Laugh Factory8001 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CAHosted by: Ron GMusic by: DJ SidekickTo RSVP for Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show contact Pookey Wigingtonemail: cs@chocolatesundaes.com or text: 310-600-7992, space is limited.Hey if you haven't already, connect with us!!!www.chocolatesundaes.comwww.facebook.com/chocolatesundaes…See More
Christen Hepuakoa Marquez promoted Christen Hepuakoa Marquez's event To Weave A Name: E Haku Inoa Long Beach ScreeningChristen Hepuakoa Marquez posted an event
To Weave A Name: E Haku Inoa Long Beach Screening at Long Beach Art Theater
May 11, 2013 from 3pm to 4:15pm
In this hour-long documentary film a young multi-racial Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) woman, filmmaker Christen Hepuakoa Marquez, sets out to discover the meaning of her incredibly lengthy Hawaiian name from her estranged mother whose diagnosis as schizophrenic in the 80′s caused their family separation. Christen discovers not only herself within the name, but gains a whole new perspective on the idea of sanity and how cultural differences can sometimes muddle its definition.See More
Gary Chomiak posted a status"The Walled Garden Men's Group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 PM. Check it out.
http://ning.it/10JUchY"
Carpenter Center posted an event
Robin & Linda Williams at Carpenter Performing Arts Center
May 4, 2014 from 2pm to 4pm
From their many appearances with Garrison Keillor on A Prairie Home Companion and The American Radio Company, to performances at The Grand Ole Opry and Austin City Limits as well as their tours with Mary Chapin Carpenter, Emmylou Harris, and The Seldom Scene—Robin and Linda Williams have thrilled audiences throughout America for more than twenty years with their distinctive folk, bluegrass, and country sound! See More
Pookey Wigington posted an event
Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show @ the Laugh Factory Hollywood - The Laughs Don't Stop! at The Laugh Factory
April 21, 2013 at 8pm to April 22, 2013 at 12am
Pookey Wigington Presents:Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show@ the Laugh Factory8001 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CAHosted by: Ron GMusic by: DJ SidekickWe showcase a powerful and flavorful mix of comedic talent, from seasoned veteran comedians to the hottest up and coming comedians. Our talent comes from the world of entertainment, television, and film. You've seen them on Def Comedy Jam, the David Letterman Show, Late Night, Comedy Central, HBO, and Showtime. Our star studded talent that keeps you…See More
Luis Uribe posted eventsLa Bomba Vintage
April 20, 2013 at 11am to April 21, 2013 at 3pmLa Bomba Vintage
April 20, 2013 at 11am to April 21, 2013 at 3pm
Forum
Polo Ralph Lauren UK shop for menswear
Started by polojame520a May 6. 0 Replies 0 Promotions
Polo Ralph Lauren UK you could originally be
Started by polojame520a May 6. 0 Replies 0 Promotions
Tommy Hilfiger Outlet Online as soon as the buyer comes in
Started by polojame520a May 6. 0 Replies 0 Promotions
Tommy Hilfiger Sale upcoming Movieline magazine
Started by polojame520a May 6. 0 Replies 0 Promotions
Daddy-O's Martinis has in home mixology classes available.
Started by John Apodaca Jan 9. 0 Replies 2 Promotions
Colors Bicycle Shop; Its For Everyone
There's a new bike shop in the neighborhood and, if you happen to drive past its Market Street facing window, you can't help but want to go in and take a look.
Edith Barrera is the owner of Colors Bicycle Shop at 279 E. Market St. Long Beach CA, 90805, which opened its doors no more than a month ago. They sell everything from tricycles for 2-year-olds to beach cruisers and mountain bikes for serious riders. They have spare parts and even tools for do-it-yourself bike projects. Their main attraction is...you guessed it! The fixed gear bike or "fixies."
This North Long Beach shop sells 100% fully customizable fixies which are assembled in-house. If someone wants a certain color scheme or theme for their fixie, the shop can paint the frame, match the seat, even go so far as painting and bending the spokes on the wheel for a completely custom look.
In their few short weeks of business, Colors has seen a great demand for their products. "Their bikes are dope, and they hook 'em up...I went to this other shop in down town and their shit was way more expensive," said Desmond P, a customer of the shop.
But even with their short time in business, the shop has had to ride out its share of problems. To open up the shop, even though the building had been vacant for two years, they had to take out 2 permits at $600 JUST to "convert" the building from a beauty salon to a bike shop. The city was also difficult to deal with, Edith and her husband had to return 9 times because they were asked to bring something new every time. Edith had to get a small business lisence from Long Beach and, according to her, it was alost twice the cost of what her father pays in Paramount for his small business lisence.
The shop owners don't regret opening their first shop in long beach. "There are a lot of people riding bikes in Long Beach," said Edith.
Do you ride a bike? What do you think of the way this shop struggled to open its doors? Have you seen other bike shops in Long Beach? Why do you think bike riding has become more popular in Long Beach recently?
562CityLife is in part funded by a Long Beach Community Foundation Connected Corridor grant supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation's Transformation Initiative.
Views: 4350
Tags: 562citylife, Colors Bicycle Shop, Edith Barrera, Jesus Hernandez, bikes, city of long beach, connected corridor, csulb, fixies, lb, More…
Comment
-
Comment by The Man on March 29, 2011 at 11:03am -
@Sandra M. Beltran yea it's cool to see those bike lanes there. But since I go downtown everyday, it's a hassle because the bike routes replaces a car lane that causes more traffic. Aside from the beef that bikers and the police had, it's cool to see that the City and residents are working together to reach a middle ground so biking can be embraced in Long Beach.
Holla.
-
Comment by Jesus Hernandez on March 29, 2011 at 10:57am -
I think its just become "cool" to ride your bike now. if you have a nice bike, its like having a nice car or fresh kicks. i think its great that more people are riding around, and all those bike lanes are helping convince more people to hop on their bikes. ive even seen a group of around 50 people riding down atlantic ave on sundays. its dope
-
Comment by Sandra M. Beltran on March 29, 2011 at 10:51am -
I live downtown and I feel like I'm seeing more bicyclists than I used to. I'm really jazzed to see the bike lanes installed on Broadway and 3rd St. It really makes you feel like you got a place to ride!
-
Comment by 562citylife on March 29, 2011 at 10:42am -
There's a shop in North Long Beach called Rusty Junky Bikes. Real small store but it has a lot of inventory! The owner, Rusty is cool. He can talk a lot but he knows a lot about bikes!
I'll have to check out this new spot. I think bike riding got popular due to the recent Critical Mass incidents.
-
Comment by Jesus Hernandez on March 29, 2011 at 10:33am
-
oh, im sorry. i will fix that ASAP
-
Comment by Michelle Naranjo on March 29, 2011 at 10:29am
-
The link is to a place in Texas?
© 2013 Created by CityLife.
You need to be a member of 562 City Life to add comments!
Join 562 City Life