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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!
Celebrate 15 Years of Flavor: Sip, Shop & Stroll Through the East Village
This spring marks the 15th anniversary of "Taste of Downtown," the culinary event brought to you by the Downtown Long Beach Alliance that combines food and beverage tasting, live music, and shopping within Downtown's one-of-a-kind businesses. To celebrate, the DTLB...
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Visionaries Transforming DTLB: Spirit of Downtown Award Winners!
During the Downtown Long Beach Art Walk on the evening of April 13, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance recognized some very special individuals who, with their unique skills, tireless energy, and can-do attitudes, are contributing immeasurably to the positive progress...
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Meet Clean & Safe Employees of the Quarter: Pablo & Patrick
An atmosphere of camaraderie and gratitude greeted the latest Clean and Safe Team Employees of the Quarter when they gathered with their colleagues recently at ISM Brewing on The Promenade to receive their awards. Pablo Lopez and Patrick Takahashi, both members of the...
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Pit Stop Perfection: Navigate DTLB’s Premiere Hotel Bars for Race Day
Whether you’re visiting for Grand Prix Weekend or you’re a local who loves to mix and mingle with new people, hotel bars in Downtown are awesome places for race fans to hang out! These drinkeries combine the energy of people on the move with the quietness and security...
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Beyond the Track: Discover Long Beach’s Hidden Gems During Grand Prix Race Weekend
The kinetic spectacle that is the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach returns to Downtown Long Beach Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21. We would like to invite all race fans, visitors and locals to make the most of the experience by discovering the full spectrum...
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Paws-itively Heartwarming: Inside the Lives of Downtown’s Pet-Loving Community
Happy National Pet Day! Take a stroll in Downtown around 6 PM and notice an amazing phenomenon; scores of dogs and their owners out for their evening walks. We spoke to some of them (the owners, that is) and discovered common threads in their responses: All of them...
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Cheers to Comedy & Karaoke: Downtown’s Best Spots to LOL and Sing Your Heart Out!
Laughter releases endorphins, strengthens your immune system, stimulates circulation, and helps you relax. In other words, it feels great! In honor of International Moment of Laughter Day on April 14, we're listing some Downtown opportunities to chuckle at some...
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From Boardroom to Community: The Inspiring Women at the Helm of Downtown’s Revitalization
– By Cheantay Jensen The Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s Board of Directors is made up of a passionate, forward-thinking group of individuals working in the private and public sectors. But it’s not without note that among its Executive Committee are some remarkable...
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Join the Celebration: DTLB Art Walk and Celebrate Downtown
In mid-April you'll have the opportunity to partake in an event that showcases the highly energized Downtown art scene while celebrating and honoring the community that drives it! "DTLB Art Walk: Celebrate Downtown Edition," happening Saturday, April 13 from 4 to 9...
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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 them...
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Shine 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...
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Green 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...
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Footsteps 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...
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A 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...
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Better 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...
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