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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!
IN PICTURES: Billie Jean King Main Library Grand Opening
Photos from the Billie Jean King Main Library Grand Opening on September 21st, 2019. It was a fun-filled event and a landmark moment for the Downtown Long Beach community. Billie Jean King spoke at the ceremony and cut the ribbon to mark the official...
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IN PICTURES: PARK(ing) Day 2019
Photos from Downtown Long Beach Alliance's PARK(ing) Day 2019 event. PARK(ing) Day is an annual global revisioning of urban public space. Focusing on the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature, The Art of Bloom-themed PARK(let) features AR...
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IN PICTURES: September 2019 Live After 5ive
Photos from Downtown Long Beach Alliance Live After 5ive event for the month of August. Live After 5 is a Downtown Long Beach Alliance sponsored event taking place on the Third Thursday of every month from 5pm – 9pm. The monthly event is a free, family,...
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IN PICTURES: Buskerfest 2019
Photos from Downtown Long Beach Alliance's Buskerfest 2019. This year marks the 11th year of the event where eight regional bands compete against one another on four low-profile stages. Music-lovers from all over come together to enjoy the free...
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Welcome 442 Residences Building to Downtown
How would an architect create a brand new building on Ocean Boulevard that conveys the diverse and artistic spirit of Long Beach and the burgeoning energy of our waterfront, yet is integrated perfectly with its neighbor buildings and our city's rich architectural...
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THIS QUARTER’S CLEAN AND SAFE TEAM TOP EMPLOYEES ARE PINE AVENUE ROYALTY
Considering the illustrious history of Pine Avenue, it would be no small feat to be named the King and Queen of that prestigious thoroughfare. Yet this is exactly what has happened to Michelle and George, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance Clean and Safe Team's...
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SPECTACULAR NEW MAIN LIBRARY IS SET TO WELCOME, EDUCATE AND ASSIST THE ENTIRE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY
This month, the doors of the Billie Jean King Main Library will swing open for the first time, welcoming the public to its airy, light-filled spaces and state-of-the-art resources. The new library is one sparkling component of the Long Beach Civic Center Project,...
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IN PICTURES: August 2019 Taste of Downtown Waterfront
Photos from Downtown Long Beach Alliance Taste of Downtown: Waterfront. The much anticipated Taste of Downtown returned for its 12th year offering a fun and affordable way to enjoy many Downtown Long Beach eateries one taste at a time. The two-day tasting...
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Clean and Safe Team Receives Thank You Letter for Service
We received a letter of thanks from Downtown resident and First Council District staff member, Jennifer Kumiyama, sharing how DLBA helped resolve a very scary situation for her. Experiences like these reinforce the importance of providing services that make Downtown...
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IN PICTURES: Live After 5 and SAM Bicycle Drive-In
Live After 5 and Summer and Music joined forces August 15, 2019, for an evening of live entertainment, food, drinks and an at dusk screening of the popular Tim Burton film Big Fish. Amazing entertainment was provided around Downtown, with some highlights...
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DLBA MINI-KIOSK INFORMS TRANSIT RIDERS
The highly mobile Downtown Long Beach Alliance Information kiosk, featured recently in this newsletter, now has a small but mighty cousin in the heart of Downtown, just outside the Long Beach Transit Information Center. Designed by the DLBA's Community Outreach...
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EARTH FRIENDLY AND TIMELESS: FOUR EAST VILLAGE SHOPS EMBRACE THE PAST TO SAVE OUR FUTURE
Four adjoining businesses on First Street in Downtown Long Beach's East Village have discovered a like-mindedness that is benefitting the entire planet. The four shops---The Academy Denim and Tailoring, BYO Long Beach, Burke Mercantile and 3 Women---are run by owners...
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SUMMER AND MUSIC ENTERS SECOND DECADE OF DOWNTOWN MUSIC MAGIC
For the eleventh year, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) is proud to present Summer and Music (SAM), the innovative concert series which continues to demonstrate how, in Downtown Long Beach, summer and music go hand in hand. "Our goal with SAM originally was to...
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DLBA SOCIAL MEDIA: A POWERFUL MARKETING RESOURCE FOR DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES
Over the last several years, the social media revolution has enabled organizations to expand their communications to every corner of the world. The DLBA is no exception: With over 88,500 unique visits to its social media sites per year and 10,000 newsletter...
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IN PICTURES: POW! WOW! Long Beach Closing Party
DLBA partnered with KCRW bringing the Summer Nights party to Downtown Long Beach for the first time in 2019! We teamed up with POW! WOW! Long Beach to celebrate a week-long, city-wide annual public art festival (July 22-28). Beyond murals and...
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