For those of a certain age, Judy Tenuta was, is, and will always remain the "Petite Flower and Love Goddess" who wielded an accordion, and embodied a spirit of optimism with her catch phrase, "It could happen!" With nearly 30 years in the enter

The Wailers' Koolant Brown: Right Here Right Now

Aug 30th, 2012 16m 47s

Tomorrow, Saturday, September 1st, the Queen Mary is hosting the Shoreline Jam, an all-day all ages Reggae festival starting at 11 AM and ending just before midnight. The organizers did a great job of combining local, national, and internationa

Tricia Allen - A Tangible Reminder

May 9th, 2012 55m 38s

Tricia Allen has been traveling the world for more than 20 years, studying and working to preserve Pacific Island tattoo traditions. With a background in Art History and Anthropology, and early encouragement by the famed tattoo artist Ed Hardy

Interview with The English Beat's Dave Wakeling

May 7th, 2012 26m 14s

The Beat arose in England in the late 70s and concocted a unique amalgam of punk, ska, and pop into an explosively popular style that, by the early 80s, swept the popular charts. With smart and sometimes caustic humor they catalyzed a generatio

Interview with Beach Boy Al Jardine

Apr 18th, 2012 16m 31s

Spring is in the air, the Grand Prix is over, and the third Saturday in April is nearly upon us. One can almost feel a palpable sense of excitement as the anticipation of this year's Record Store Day grows. It isn't an old tradition. It sta

Downtown Residential Council 2nd District Candidate Forum

Mar 27th, 2012 46m 55s

The Downtown Residential Council, which represents 6 neighborhood associations and has 150 members, hosted a 2nd District Candidate Forum at the Museum of Latin American Art on Monday, March 26th. Participating candidates included Janet Ballan

Stanley Sheldon, Bassist for Peter Frampton, Comes Alive!

Mar 13th, 2012 12m 37s

Peter Frampton, as part of his 35th Anniversy tour in celebration of the release of Frampton Comes Alive!, will be performing tonight at the Long Beach Terrace Theater. Frampton assembled many of the original musicians who played on that Grammy

Ulrich Krieger - Composer, Performer, Improvisor, Innovator

Jan 25th, 2012 33m 31s

While Ulrich Krieger may not be a household name, he's a star in the world of experimental music. By day, he is a mild mannered professor at the California Institute for the Arts, teaching composition and sax. When he's not teaching, he works

Jazz Legend Al Williams

Jul 8th, 2011 19m 21s

Many know Al Williams as the owner of the Jazz Safari, which opened in the shadow of the Queen Mary in 1976. Some know him as the owner of Birdland West, which was hailed by critics, fans, and musicians as the best jazz club in the country. H

Norton Wisdom - Interview

Mar 31st, 2011 23m 37s

Norton Wisdom arose, as an artist, from the tumult of the late 60s, when everyone was finding new ways of self expression, and of connecting with others. Through a series of experiences, he discovered the power of painting as a subversive, pol

Lee Ferrell - Singer, Songwriter, Musician - McKenna's on the Bay

Mar 17th, 2011 27m 39s

Lee Ferrell is one of those working musicians who may not be famous, but has played with everyone at one point or another. From his early days with Dick Dale, to his years on the road with The Righteous Brothers, to regular stints at the big L

Artist Denise Clayton-Leonard

Oct 11th, 2010 28m 59s

Denise Clayton-Leonard, founder and CEO of Artful Healing, is the Artist in Residence at Miller Children's Hospital in Long Beach. In this interview, she speaks about the work she does at the hospital, and an exciting partnership with the The

Michelle Mangione & 'The Edge of Madness'

Aug 30th, 2010 19m 22s

It is almost unbelievable that yesterday was the 'official' five year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. While governmental officials made speeches, much of the devastation that swept through the region has yet to be addressed. Still, there we

John Duykers speaks about his life, and creating the role of Chairman Mao in John Adams' Nixon in China

Mar 15th, 2010 42m 1s

The Long Beach Opera is presenting three performances of John Adams' celebrated opera, Nixon In China, at the Terrace Theater. The first performance takes place this Saturday, March 20th, with a matinee and evening performance the following Su

Conventions Don't Exist: Enrique Arturo Diemecke, Music Director for the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra

Jan 13th, 2010 47m 26s

When I sat down to speak with Enrique Arturo Diemecke, I had some idea that the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra was in trouble. There had been rumors, and the occasional press release, hinting at real problems, and few solutions. Still, my inte

Lee Adams reads from her new novel, Nighthawks

Nov 11th, 2009 3m 40s

Lee Adams has more talent in the tip of her pinky toe than most amass in a life-time of effort. From her early days as a child performer, singing and dancing in a top hat and tails, to her later work as singer/songwriter/bandleader, she has br

Complexity and Beauty: An Interview with Musician, Composer, and Educator Rychard Cooper

Oct 22nd, 2009 35m 5s

I met Rychard Cooper back in 1982, when we were both enrolled in the Electronic Music & Audio Engineering programs at Long Beach City College. He and I would spend hours in the lab, programming the huge Moog modular synthesizers they had, and

A Sense of Newness: Christopher Scoates talks about UAM's exhibition of Brian Eno's 77 Million Paintings

Sep 2nd, 2009 21m 20s

Christopher Scoates, Director of the University Art Museum at California State University, Long Beach, has worked diligently during his four and a half years there to present works and artists that reflect a kind of modernity not often seen in

Larry Bott - Founder and now ex-Director of Gallery 118

Aug 28th, 2009 51m 28s

For more than a decade, Larry Bott has been a driving force behind the East Village Arts District. Through investments in artist live/work spaces, and the creation of the first cooperative gallery in the district, he helped shape the concept a

Have A Vision: A Conversation with Musician and Producer Chris Schlarb

Jul 30th, 2009 56m 28s

Since the inception of Long Beach record label Sounds Are Active, mastermind and musician Chris Schlarb knew that musical diversity was its cornerstone. Free Jazz, Hip Hop, Noise, Punk, Progressive Rock, and Electronic genres live happily side

Sound takes over: A Conversation with Guitarists Nels Cline and G.E. Stinson

Jul 30th, 2009 1h 11m

From his early Jazz explorations with brother Alex to his work in support of artists such as Willie Nelson and Rickie Lee Jones, Wilco guitarist Nels Cline has constantly pushed the boundaries of his abilities as an instrumentalist, composer, a

City Manager Patrick West Speaks About Arts Funding in Long Beach

May 20th, 2009 22m 45s

Patrick West, City Manager for the City of Long Beach, talks about the current municipal arts funding model, some of the successes, opportunities, and challenges that face the Arts Council for Long Beach, and explains the cuts in the upcoming b

Transformations II: A Conversation with Lydia Parusol and Denise A. Scott

Apr 10th, 2009 12m 43s

Transformation II is a unique multicultural art exhibition featuring work created by artists from Cambodia, and the United States. The opening reception, taking place on Saturday, April 11th, from 6-9 PM at the 2nd City Council Art Gallery + P

More Is More: A Conversation with Robert Swayze, City of Long Beach Manager for Economic Development and Cultural Affairs

Mar 25th, 2009 48m 32s

On Saturday, March 28th, The Arts Council for Long Beach, in conjunction with the Economic Development and Cultural Affairs bureau of the City of Long Beach and the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, presents "Create Long Beach," a community f

Artist Lisa Wibroe

Mar 13th, 2009 18m 48s

Artist and curator Lisa Wibroe walks me through a gallery show featuring 12 artists whose works span a variety of media and styles. At the end, we're joined by Mary Grace, a ceramic artist, and host of the show.