The Netflix series “Stranger Things” was undoubtedly the monster hit of the summer. With its unabashed nostalgia for the early 1980s and homage to films by Steven Spielberg, John Carpenter and …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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11/14/16
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After surfers from all over the country came to Long Beach for the 2016 RVCA Unsound Pro last weekend to test their talents on the city’s swells, Asher Nolan claimed first place and was crowned the event’s champion.
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By Ben Strack
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9/22/16
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From Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 15-18, the Long Beach Public Library is proud to present the 14th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival. As always, the festival will be produced by local resident and musician, Steve Adelson, and will feature music from two-dozen acts in the library’s auditorium.
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9/14/16
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Five years ago, Bob McKnight, the chief executive officer of Quiksilver at the time, stood in the center of a huge skateboard ramp in Times Square and announced to the world that Long Beach would …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/19/16
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Unsound surf shop held its 7th annual surf art show and auction on June 11, which featured live music by the Shipwrecks.
Each year, the event features some of the best artists and photographers …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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6/20/16
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“Historically, it’s been a good Saturday for us,” said Michael Muratore, owner of the West End women’s clothing boutique Rose & Eye. “It’s important to shop local — especially in Long …
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By Matthew Ern
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11/25/15
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Long Beach officially has a new skate park, as the recently constructed facility opened for business on Sunday. The city celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, free clinic and skate …
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By Matthew Ern
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9/10/15
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The Unsound Pro surf competition returned to the Lincoln Boulevard beach for its 18th year last week, as 48 surfers battled it out from Sept. 1 to 5.
The competition also featured a vending …
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By Matthew Ern
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9/10/15
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The Unsound Surf Pro, one of the longest running and most progressive surf contests in the world, returns to Long Beach next week, and 48 of the best professional surfers will boost airs at Lincoln …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/27/15
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Months before the crowds flocked to the beaches in September 2011 to watch professional surfers like Kelly Slater during the Quiksilver Pro New York — the largest pro surfing competition ever held …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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7/22/15
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