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Long Beach’s Musical Theatre West Debuts Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA

By Greer Wylder

December 01, 2022

Celebrate the holidays with a magical modern twist on history’s most famous fairytale! Long Beach’s premier musical theater company, Musical Theatre West (MTW), will debut its production of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella this December, enchanting audiences of all ages with an updated take on the classic fairytale. MTW’s premiere of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella will run on select dates, December 2 - December 18, 2022, at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on the Cal State Long Beach campus. Get tickets to the official Opening Night Ball on Saturday, December 3 before the clock strikes midnight! To purchase tickets and learn more, please visit musical.org.The…

Experience The District Tustin’s Wonderfest Event Series this December!

By Greer Wylder

December 01, 2022

The District Tustin is kicking off a Dancing Light Show on Friday 12/2 in The AMC Courtyard. Free show every 30 minutes from 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. nightly. Then you don’t want to miss the Wonderfest Events on Dec 3, 10 & 17th. The first “Family Christmas Party” event is this weekend and 100% of ticket sales will benefit Families Together Tustin*. Enjoy photos with Santa, family crafts & activities, a live DJ, stilt walkers, face painting & balloon artist, Mrs. Clause’s Book Corner, and shop the outdoor Merry Makers Holiday Village of family-owned gift shops. A limited supply of passes is…

The Bamboo Club Offers Holiday Movie Nights Throughout December!

By Greer Wylder

November 29, 2022

In the holiday spirit, Long Beach’s original tiki bar, The Bamboo Club is promoting ongoing holiday movie nights throughout the month of December! Offering fun for the whole family, every Wednesday and Sunday night leading up to Christmas, the neighborhood hotspot is showing movies on its massive 8’ x 12’ 4K LED screen TV in the outdoor tent for 7:30 p.m. showings in the winter wonderland, alongside festive cocktail specials, and, of course, access to the restaurant’s innovative full-service dinner menu of Hawaiian and Asian-inspired eats. Guests are encouraged to arrive early at 7 PM. Holiday Movie ScheduleDec. 4th Bad SantaDec. 7th ElfDec. 11th Home AloneDec. 14th National Lampoon's…

Tis the Season! Celebrate the Holidays with Casa Romantica

By Greer Wylder

November 28, 2022

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, Orange County’s major cultural institution, and arts destination, is making spirits bright this winter with holiday happenings for the whole family! Throughout November and December, Casa Romantica has activities for all ages to enjoy; from a seasonal movie screening, a magical illuminated trail, yearly tradition performances, themed kid’s activities, and more! Casa Romantica will offer a wide variety of festivities on its specially-decorated grounds all season long for family-friendly holiday cheer with a seaside view. For more information on Casa Romantica and its winter events, visit CasaRomantica.org.Casa Romantica’s year-round programming of over 120 events celebrates…

Steel Magnolias Hosts Sleigh on the Bay

By Greer Wylder

November 23, 2022

Steel Magnolias, an all-volunteer Long Beach-based organization whose main recipient is the Stramski Children’s Developmental Center at Millers Children’s and Women’s Hospital, will host “Sleigh on the Bay” private dining experiences on November 25-December 23 at 6 p.m. The private five-course wine pairing dinner hosted alfresco at the canal-front home of the Gesner family is $500 for four guests or $1000 for eight guests including a holiday Duffy boat ride through Naples Island. Only 17 spots are available – reservations can be made by calling 562.243.3858. Credit cards are welcome, and net proceeds benefit children with special needs. Included is a five-course dinner…