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Salif Keita at the Long Beach Terrace Theater |
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Grammy nominated afro-pop singer-songwriter, Salif Keita, is coming to the Long Beach Terrace Theater on Tuesday, June 15th, at 7:30pm to perform his music and raise awareness towards albinism. The concert is a presentation of Long Beach Central Area Association (LBCAA) and MusicUNTOLD.
Keita is also known as The Golden Voice of Africa, however he was not always regarded so highly. In addition to the problems of growing up with albinism, Keita encountered the opposition of his family to his interest in becoming a singer. The traditions of his ancestry excluded members of the nobility from becoming singers. Keita’s decision to become a musician broke an important taboo as only the lower class makes its living from music in Mali.
Persevering through these challenges, Keita left Djoliba for Bamako in 1970, where he spent time as a street musician and playing in bars. The first group he worked with was the Super Rail Band, a state-sponsored ensemble that was based at a Bamako railway station hotel. Keita left the Rail Band in 1973 and joined Les Ambassadeurs International. This group developed the fusion between traditional music and western electric influences. Restricted by the limited opportunities and political climate in Mali, the group moved south and set up in Abidjan in the Ivory Coast, where they performed and recorded during the late 1970s.
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Truc Tiep Thu Hinh - V66 at the Long Beach Terrace Theater |
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A fresh installment of the internationally recognized Vietnamese musical production, Truc Tiep Thu Hinh, returns to the Long Beach Terrace Theater on July 3rd, 2010, at 7 PM. A presentation of Asia Entertainment, the musical is titled “Truc Tiep Thu Hinh – V66” or “American Time Wing Rebellion: Letters from A Battlefield.”
The four-hour production, performed entirely in Vietnamese, will feature some of the world’s most talented Vietnamese performers. The live musical will be taped for a DVD release.
“It is always a privilege to welcome Asia Entertainment’s productions to the Terrace Theater,” said Dan Spellens, Director of Theaters & Entertainment for the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. “Long Beach is a city of great diversity, and we make it a priority to include cross-cultural events a part of our Performing Arts offerings,” he concluded.
Tickets are available through Asia Entertainment Inc. at 9500 Bolsa Avenue, Westminster, CA or 714-775-8264. The office is open seven days a week from 10:30am until 6pm.
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On Sale Friday! Joan Armatrading at Long Beach Terrace Theater |
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Three-time-Grammy-nominated-singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading is bringing her vocal prowess to the Long Beach Terrace Theater on Saturday, August 7th at 8 PM. This show is a presentation of StandOut Productions.
With 19 albums to her credit and the newly released "This Charming Life," the singer-songwriter’s music has touched millions around the world. Armatrading has received countless gold, platinum, and silver records, been nominated for the Brit Award, been the recipient of an Ivor Novello Award, and ranked high in VH1's Top 100 poll for The Most Influential Woman In Rock.
Leaving school when she was only16, Armatrading undertook various jobs while writing her songs until signing to Cube Records in 1971. Her debut album, "Whatever's For Us," produced by the late Gus Dudgeon and written with her friend Pam Nestor, was released the following year in the UK and United States. In the career that followed, Armatrading has fashioned many classic songs including "Love and Affection," "Down To Zero," "Drop the Pilot," and "Me Myself I."
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Flippy Takes a Road Trip to Long Beach |
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California State University of Long Beach will be hosting two book signings on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 for author Dawn Kelsey and her book Flippy Goes on a Road Trippy. The first book signing will be at the University Bookstore on campus between 1 and 4 pm, with a reading at 1 and 2:30. The second book signing will be held at The Beach on 2nd Street, of campus on 2nd Street in Belmot Shore, at 6pm. There will also be a reading at 6pm. 
More Information: Author Dawn Kelsey is a local to Long Beach and an instructor at California State University, Long Beach teaching Communication Studies and of course storytelling. To contact the University bookstore please call 562-985-5093. The Beach on 2nd Street is located at 5308A 2nd Street, Long Beach, 90815 and their phone number is 562-433-7676. |
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E Hula Mau Polynesian Festival Returns to Long Beach |
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The 16th Annual E Hula Mau Polynesian Festival returns to the Long Beach Terrace Theater and Plaza August 27th through 29th, 2010. The festival celebrates Hawaiian culture and hosts Southern California’s only Hula and Chant Competition. E Hula Mau is a presentation of Na Mamo.
E Hula Mau will feature live performances, arts and crafts, interactive workshops, and traditional Hawaiian cuisine. Hàlau, a Hawaiian dance school, will share their rendition of the hula, music, and cultural chants of Hawaii as they compete throughout the weekend.
E Hula Mau Event Information: - Solo Performances – Friday, August 27th at 3:30PM
- Kahiko, Group and Oli – Saturday, August 28th at 10:00AM
- Mahalo Bash Concert - Saturday, August 28th at 7:30PM
- Auana Group – Sunday, August 29th at 10:00AM
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Sesame Street at Terrace Theater |
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Get ready to celebrate as the 100th tour of Sesame Street Live rolls into Long Beach! “1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends” will entertain at the Terrace Theater from Thursday, May 20 through Sunday, May 23, and is a presentation of VEE Corporation.
The magical journey begins as “Sesame Street’s” mail carrier, Sam, stops by to deliver special postcards from far-away places. When Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and friends wish to visit the exciting locations, Sam shares her secret on how they can – it’s as easy as counting “1-2-3 Imagine!” Ernie’s imagination takes him to the high seas to captain the ‘Good Ship Rubber Duckie,’ Elmo dances to the rhythm of the African rainforest, and Bert meets an octopus who has the blues. It’s a story of adventure and fun that teaches children they can be anyone, do anything and go anywhere with the power of imagination.
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Gabriel Iglesias Has 2 Shows Scheduled in Long Beach |
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Comedian Gabriel Iglesias will bring his comedic talent to the Terrace Theater/Long Beach Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 1 at 7PM and Sunday May 2 at 6:30PM. The show is a presentation of Live Nation.
Gabriel Iglesias, the high-octane stand-up comedian from Long Beach, California, is well known for his voice effects and impressions. He has made several television appearances including the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, and BET's Comic View. He was a guest on the ABC hit sitcom, My Wife and Kids, appeared on Showtime's original series, Resurrection Blvd., and was one of the stars on the popular Nickelodeon show, All That.
Iglesias has also won several prestigious awards including Comedy Central's "Favorite Comic of the Year" two years in a row and is recognized as the youngest comedian in the history of Comedy Central to win its "Special of The Year Award."
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