Downtown Scene
Being in the heart of the city makes us the center for all news associated with DTLB, from new business alerts to event information. Visit frequently for updated content. The Downtown Scene E-Newsletter is another great way to stay ‘in-the-know’ about all the latest news, information and events happening in Downtown Long Beach!
Meet Veronica Giron, DLBA’s New Homeless Outreach Coordinator
"Unhoused individuals are just like you and me, but with a lot more barriers to face," said Veronica Giron, who began her tenure as Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s Homeless Outreach Coordinator in December. "I try to be the person who listens to them and helps...
read moreShine a Light on a Downtown Hero: Nominations Open for Spirit Awards
Downtown Long Beach is very fortunate to have many shining lights in our community -- individuals and organizations who tirelessly pursue their goals for the betterment of Downtown. Honoring them has become a tradition through the Spirit of Downtown Awards, presented...
read moreGreen in the City: Downtown’s Urban Gardens Bloom Amidst Change
Urban gardening in Downtown is a fluid situation, as evidenced by the impending closure of the East Village's beloved 1st & Elm Community Garden after a 30-year run. On the positive side, other Downtown gardens continue to thrive, and there are more gardens that...
read moreFootsteps to Friendship: The Spirited Story of Long Beach’s Walking Club Sisterhood
- By Cheantay Jensen When the Long Beach Walking Club meets for its weekly rendezvous with the pavement, they’re hard to miss. The throng of women clad in leggings and sneakers, many leading their dogs or pushing strollers, claim the sidewalk. Their two-mile walk is...
read moreA Heartfelt Sendoff: East Village Bids Farewell to 6th And Detroit and Community Garden during March 9 Event
On Saturday, March 9, you'll have the chance to bid a fond "goodbye and good luck" to a pair of East Village fixtures; 6th and Detroit, the vintage shop at 105-B Linden Ave. owned and operated by Michelle Qazi for the last eight years, and the 1st and Elm Community...
read moreBetter Together: The Inspiring Story of East Village’s Women Business Owners
- By Cheantay Jensen In early February this year, not long after Maggie Stoll had closed her clothing store Burke Mercantile to customers for the night, she reopened it to allow a trail of women inside. They’d come from next door, or down the street after closing...
read moreHonoring Legacy, Building Tomorrow: Black Owned Businesses Tell Their Stories
Our Black History Month celebration continues by putting the spotlight on three more Black-owned Downtown businesses. We invite you to get familiar with these businesses (including the three we highlighted in our previous newsletter) and discover the history and...
read moreMeet the Clean & Safe Team Employees of the Quarter: Bolivar Esquivel & Rudolph Pugh, Jr.
Meet Bolivar Esquivel and Rudolph Pugh, Jr., who have recently been honored as DLBA's Clean & Safe Team Employees of the Quarter. Both of them are highly valued for their dedication to helping Downtown Long Beach be the best it can be! Clean Team member Bolivar...
read moreHonoring Legacy, Building Tomorrow: Black Owned Businesses Tell Their Stories
As part of our Black History Month celebration, DLBA is putting the spotlight on Black-owned Downtown businesses in the next two Downtown Scene Newsletters. These businesses run the gamut from those deeply rooted in cherished traditions to others driven by...
read moreLove, Laughter, and Longevity: Inside the Heartwarming Tales of 3 Downtown Date Night Couples
Among the many couples who will be enjoying Date Night On Pine next Thursday evening will be some friends of DLBA who forged their relationships in Downtown, developing a deep affinity for our community -- and for each other! We spoke with three Downtown couples who...
read moreHot Off the Press: Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s 2024 Events Lineup!
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s always plenty to see and do in Downtown Long Beach! Here are several upcoming DTLB events, brought to you by Downtown Long Beach Alliance, which offer awesome food, drink, shopping, and reasons to gather with your friends,...
read moreBlooms and Gifts Galore: Prepare for Valentine’s Day in Downtown Long Beach
On Valentine's Day, one thing is essential, whether you're going out with friends or a one-on-one date: You've got to have your presentation together! Check out our list of Downtown suggestions for getting your look just right and finding a gift that will make sure...
read moreCelebrate Black History Month: Discover Downtown’s Black-Owned Businesses
February has been officially recognized as Black History Month in our country since 1976, when President Gerald Ford called upon Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor...
read moreLong Beach Black Restaurant Week is Back: Discover the Deliciousness at These DTLB Eateries
The third annual edition of Long Beach Black Restaurant Week begins Sunday, Jan. 21. It is an excellent chance for you to discover the distinctive flavors of African, African American, and Caribbean cuisine! Participating restaurants in Downtown and throughout Long...
read moreUnleash Your Inner Silversmith for Valentine’s: Join Ani Gabrielson’s Jewelry-Making Workshop
- By Cheantay Jensen Ani Gabrielson was 16 when she made her first sterling silver ring. She crafted it with a friend who had learned how to do it from his grandfather, a silversmith in Utah. They spent hours in her friend’s basement, hand-cutting stone, hammering...
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