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Grilling up a revolution

Burger Records introduces local, home-grown music to the world

Co-owner of the Orange County-based record store and label Burger Records Lee Rickard has a love for hamburgers. So much so that he found himself eating the American sandwich burger at every run-down diner during his first cross-country family road trip in 1993. Full story

brewfish

Brewfish shreds through the depths

Brewfish launches into their spring tour by keeping it fresh

Through their eclectic sound fusion of reggae and rock, Brewfish, a Long Beach sound based band signed under Dub City Music in January 2012, Van Moloney, owner and founder of Dub City Music said. “I told them if you want to work with me we’re going to hit the road and go on tour,” Moloney said. Full story

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Driving Sideways

Behind the smoke of Formula Drift at the Long Beach Grand Prix

What’s not to like about the recklessness of driving a car - being able to practice controlling something that’s, you know, essentially out of control  at the same time?” Professional driver Ryan Tuerck has hit on the best way to describe Formula Drift - just one of the motorsports set to take on the streets as part of this year’s Long Beach Grand Prix, the longest-running street race in the US. Full story

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Percussion of Discussion speaks with drums

A new free-style drum circle meets weekly in Long Beach

Through the rhythmic beats, a local free-style drum circle meets every Sunday as a new addition to the cutting-edge music scene in Downtown Long Beach. Full story

Long Beach Art Theatre

Going Back to the Origins of Cinema

Once a run-down derelict movie theatre clinging to life, the Long Beach Art Theatre has recently been restored to its original art deco glory. Full story

Lord Windsor Coffee

Lord of the Coffee

It’s like somebody turned down the resolution on the rest of the world. Warm, golden sunlight pours across the old checkered floor. The rich brightness of freshly roasted coffee beans fills the senses, an olfactory salute. Suddenly, the only thing that matters is the steaming, hand-crafted brew in the cup. That moment is exactly what Lord Windsor Roasters is about. Full story

Mayan

The apocalyptic question

The earth begins to break and crumble beneath our feet. Yellowstone becomes an erupting volcano. California disappears into the Pacific Ocean. The phenomenon of impending apocalypse is sweeping the world by storm. According to readings of the Mayan calendar, the world will end on December 21, 2012. Full story

Colleen Green

The Pretty Gritty

One girl, one drum machine and one guitar are all that is needed to make up the low-fidelity gritty pop music of Colleen Green. Her mix of 1990s grunge and female-pop influences creates catchy, simplified riffs that instigate a transfixed groove of toe-tapping and head-bopping. Full story

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At Last, a café we can count on

When searching for a place to eat, two things usually come to mind: it has to taste delicious and be affordable. With gourmet entrees at such reasonable prices, At Last Café is a local restaurant that pleases both your tummy and your wallet. Full story

Princess Diana Dresses

Exhibit celebrates Princess Diana's legacy

The Queen Mary hosts a collection showcasing the Princess' private and public life

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Tyler with Rick

Povertees: Fighting poverty stitch by stitch

Hughie Hughes and Tyler Patterson sew unique, colorful pockets to shirts for their charitable organization, Povertees. The organization builds long-lasting relationships with the people who call the streets of Los Angeles their home. Full story

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Celebration at the Cemetary

Day of the Dead

El Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a Mexican tradition celebrated during the first few days of November, has a rich, colorful history and culture. Full story

Soundwalk

Penetrating the senses

Music students create sound art with laptops

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