Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center
Long Beach’s premier arts destination for live music, dance, engaging conversation & more. The stage area was modeled after the David H.
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The Carpenter Performing Arts Center at California State University, Long Beach engages its community through artistic, educational and cultural experiences that enrich lives, promote lifelong learning in and through the performing arts, and serve as a gateway between the university and greater community. Built in 1994, the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center with a 1,051-seat capac
ity is located on the campus of California State University, Long Beach. Koch Theater (formerly the New York State Theater) at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and can accommodate large or small performing ensembles, film screenings, concerts, and other special events. Each season the Carpenter Center presents a variety of music, dance, family, comedy, and cabaret events, as well as commissions new works by some of the country’s leading artists and ensembles. The Richard & Karen Carpenter Exhibit, a permanent display of awards and memorabilia of the popular music duo, Carpenters, is open at all Carpenter Center events, and by appointment. Richard Carpenter and his family graciously support the efforts of the Carpenter Center philanthropically, but are not involved in the day-to-day operation of the facility. We do not have the ability to be a conduit between the public and Mr. Carpenter, nor do we have at our disposal additional information regarding the Carpenters. If you are interested in further information about Richard, Karen or their recording careers, we suggest contacting:
The Carpenters Fan Club
P.O. Box 3787
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-0787
Save on fabulous upcoming shows when you use the promo code NOFEES online at carpenterarts.org, from now until 1/3/2025.
Please note that our ticket office will be closed from December 22 through January 7, 2025. Programming is subject to change.
Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts, California State University, Long Beach
12/19/2024
Looking for a great holiday gift?🎁 How about tickets to a show at the Carpenter Center! Tickets to a show are a great gift that creates lasting memories for years to come!
Get 🎟️🎟️🎟️ to these upcoming shows for friends and family to enjoy in 2025:
-David Burnham
-Capitol Fools
-Eras of Taylor
-Jason Moran
-Rumours
California State University, Long Beach, Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts
12/13/2024
Happy Birthday, Taylor Swift! And don't miss out on Christina Shaw's 🎤🎶 incredible tribute performance on January 25 in our Legends in Concert tribute, showcasing Taylor's iconic eras!
The Klezmatics, Mostly Kosher, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts, California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach City
12/09/2024
Don't miss this holiday special from The Klezmatics next week on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 8 PM!
Spanish Harlem Orchestra The Purple xPeRIeNCE Mostly Kosher The Klezmatics PILOBOLUS Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts California State University, Long Beach Long Beach City
11/15/2024
Albany Road with American actress 🎬 and singer 🎤 Renée Elise Goldsberry is in theaters today!
Mark your calendars! ✍️ Renée Goldsberry will be at the Carpenter Center on April 26 for our 30th Celebration Concert!
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Happy Birthday, Taylor Swift! And don't miss out on Christina Shaw's 🎤🎶 incredible tribute performance on January 25 in our Legends in Concert tribute, showcasing Taylor's iconic eras!
To purchase your 🎟️, go to www.carpenterarts.org!
#carpenterarts #csulb #longbeach #taylorswift #taylorswifttribute California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach City, Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts
Back by popular demand! Next week, see Marshall Charloff & Purple Xperience on Saturday, December 21, at 8 PM! 🎸✨
Purchase your 🎟️ at www.carpenterarts.org!
#carpenterarts #longbeach #csulb #prince Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts, California State University, Long Beach
Don't miss this holiday special from The Klezmatics next week on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 8 PM!
Purchase your 🎟️ through our website, www.carpenterarts.org!
#carpenterarts #csulb #longbeach California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach City
Don't miss this holiday treat from The Klezmatics and Mostly Kosher on Thursday, December 12, at 8 PM!
To purchase your 🎟️ go to www.carpenterarts.org
#carpenterarts #csulb #longbeach California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach City, Mostly Kosher, The Klezmatics
Experience the art of dance with PILOBOLUS on Saturday, December 7 at the Carpenter Center!
Purchase your 🎟️ now at www.carpenterarts.org before they're gone!
PILOBOLUS, California State University, Long Beach, Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts, Long Beach City
Here are all of our upcoming December events!
Do you have your holiday plans yet? If not, be sure to purchase your ticket before they sell out!
To get your 🎟️ go to www.carpenterarts.org
#carpenterarts #csulb #longbeach Spanish Harlem Orchestra The Purple xPeRIeNCE Mostly Kosher The Klezmatics PILOBOLUS Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts California State University, Long Beach Long Beach City
Albany Road with American actress 🎬 and singer 🎤 Renée Elise Goldsberry is in theaters today!
Mark your calendars! ✍️ Renée Goldsberry will be at the Carpenter Center on April 26 for our 30th Celebration Concert!
To purchase your 🎟️ go to www.carpenterarts.org
#carpenterarts #csulb #longbeach #reneeelisegoldsberry Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts California State University, Long Beach
Congratulations to Jen Kramer - Won "Best Magician" 🪄 in the 2024 Best of Vegas Awards!
See Jen Kramer at Carpenter Center in March 2025! 😉 Tickets would make a great gift this Holiday Season!
To purchase your 🎟️ go to www.carpenterarts.org
#carpenterarts #csulb #longbeach Long Beach City California State University, Long Beach Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts
Highlights from last night’s Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular!
#carpenterarts #longbeach #csulb #pinkfloydlaserspectacular @csulbcollegeofthearts @pinkfloydlaser
🎺 Keyon Harrold Inspires Jordan High School Pep Band!
As part of our Arts for Life Classroom Connections program, trumpeter Keyon Harrold held a jam session this week at Jordan High School—an unforgettable experience for the pep band students who have their first competition of the year this Saturday.
Donate to Arts for Life to bring amazing artists like Keyon Harrold into LBUSD classrooms to inspire the next generation of musicians and performers. www.carpenterarts.org/donate.
Don’t yet have tickets to see Keyon Harrold perform at the Carpenter Center THIS SATURDAY? Get yours at www.carpenterarts.org!
#carpenterarts #artsforlife #csulb #lbusd #longbeach California State University, Long Beach Cal State Long Beach College of the Arts
The Carpenter Performing Arts Center at California State University, Long Beach engages its community through artistic, educational and cultural experiences that enrich lives, promote lifelong learning in and through the performing arts, and serve as a gateway between the university and greater community.
Built in 1994, the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center with a 1,051-seat capacity is located on the campus of California State University, Long Beach. The stage area was modeled after the David H. Koch Theater (formerly the New York State Theater) at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and can accommodate large or small performing ensembles, film screenings, concerts, and other special events.
Each season the Carpenter Center presents a variety of music, dance, family, comedy, and cabaret events, as well as commissions new works by some of the country’s leading artists and ensembles.
The Richard & Karen Carpenter Exhibit, a permanent display of awards and memorabilia of the popular music duo, Carpenters, is open at all Carpenter Center events, and by appointment.
Richard Carpenter and his family graciously support the efforts of the Carpenter Center philanthropically, but are not involved in the day-to-day operation of the facility. We do not have the ability to be a conduit between the public and Mr. Carpenter, nor do we have at our disposal additional information regarding the Carpenters.
If you are interested in further information about Richard, Karen or their recording careers, we suggest contacting:
The Carpenters Fan Club
P.O. Box 3787
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-0787