Happily Bearded After

07/10/2024

Reflections of maritime beauty. 🛥️

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

07/04/2024

07/02/2024

07/02/2024

🎆🇺🇸 Ready to capture some incredible 4th of July moments in Long Beach? Here are the best spots to snap photos of the fireworks by the Queen Mary:

1. Bluff Park – Enjoy panoramic views of the fireworks from the bluffs along Ocean Boulevard.
2. Shoreline Village – Get up close with the waterfront views and vibrant atmosphere.
3. Alamitos Beach – A great spot to relax on the sand and watch the fireworks light up the sky.
4. Shoreline Park – The waterfront near Shoreline Park offers stunning reflections of the fireworks in the water.
5. The Pike Outlets – Combine shopping, dining, and fantastic fireworks views in one location.

The fireworks start at 9 PM! Don’t forget to tag us in your photos.

📸✨ Have a safe and spectacular Independence Day!

07/02/2024

Join us for our next event on July 10th from 6-8 pm at Scherer Park in Long Beach! Meet us at the Duck Pond behind the police station. 🦆

Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just getting started, everyone is welcome! Bring any camera and let’s capture the beauty of Long Beach together. 🌆✨

🔹 Date: July 10th, 2024
🔹 Time: 6-8 pm
🔹 Location: Scherer Park, 4891 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807
🔹 All cameras and skill levels welcome!

Don’t miss out on this fun and creative evening. See you there!

06/29/2024

Take in the stunning views of the Queen Mary with Queensway Bay and Parker’s Lighthouse in the foreground. This majestic ship, rich with history, offers a perfect backdrop to a day spent enjoying Long Beach’s vibrant waterfront.

06/28/2024

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Downtown Long Beach

06/24/2024

Just one of those mornings in LB. 💅🏻

📍 Lions Lighthouse

06/20/2024

This picture perfectly captures the essence of summer. Long days, warm nights, and endless adventures. ☀️

06/20/2024

✨ Join us this weekend for the opening of “The Power of Visibility: Boldness in LGBTQ+ Art” at the Rod Briggs Gallery!

📅 Opening this Weekend:
Saturday: 1 PM - 4 PM
Sunday: 1 PM - 4 PM

📅 Exhibit Dates: June 22 - July 20
📍 Location: Rod Briggs Gallery, 2221 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA

Featuring works by:
• ꜱᴀᴍ ᴀᴍᴀᴛᴏ • ɢʀᴇɢᴏʀʏ ᴀɴᴅᴇʀꜱᴏɴ • ᴄᴏʀʏ ʙɪʟɪᴄᴋᴏ • ᴊᴏꜱɪᴇ ᴍᴀʏ ᴅᴇꜱʜʟᴇʀ • ᴛᴏᴍᴍʏ ᴅɪᴀᴢ • ꜱᴛᴇᴠᴀɴ ᴅᴜᴘᴜꜱ • ᴀɴɢᴇʟɪᴄᴀ ꜰᴇɢʟᴇʏ • ᴄ. ᴍɪᴄʜᴀᴇʟ ꜰʀᴇʏ •ᴢᴏᴇ ɢᴏɴᴢᴀʟᴇᴢ • ꜱᴜꜱᴀɴ ʜᴀʀᴛᴍᴀɴ • ʟᴇx ʜᴀʀᴠᴇʏ • ᴊᴀɴᴇᴛ ʜᴀᴠᴇʏ • ᴋᴀʏʟᴀ ᴍᴀᴅɪꜱᴏɴ • ᴍɪᴄʜᴀᴇʟ ᴍᴄꜰᴀᴅᴅᴇɴ • ᴍɪɢᴜᴇʟ ᴍᴇɴᴅᴏᴢᴀ • ᴊᴀꜱᴏɴ ᴋᴇɴᴛᴀʀᴏ • ꜱᴀᴍ ᴘᴇʀʀʏ • ᴊɪɴʟɪɴ Qᴜɪʀᴀʀᴛᴇ • ᴅᴇᴠᴏɴ ʀᴇɪꜰꜰᴇʀ • ᴛᴏᴍ ꜱᴄʜᴇʀꜱᴄʜᴇʟ • ᴊᴇꜰꜰ ꜱᴍɪᴛʜ • ʜᴀʀᴍᴏɴʏ ᴠᴀꜱQᴜᴇᴢ • ʀᴏʙɪɴ ᴠᴇɴᴛᴇʀ • ᴋɪᴏ ᴄ. ᴠɪʟʟᴀ • ᴊ ᴡ • ꜱᴀʏ ᴡɪᴄᴋʜᴀᴍ •

Invite your friends and share this post to spread the word! Let’s celebrate the boldness and diversity of LGBTQ+ artists. 🌟

06/18/2024

There’s something magical about the silhouettes created by a stunning sunset in Long Beach. 🌞✨

06/13/2024

Clicking and walking, the best kind of talking. Long Beach Night Walks June ‘24

I appreciate everyone who came out and shared the night with us! Next walk is July 10th. 📸

06/07/2024

Exciting News! Join us for “The Power of Visibility: Boldness in LGBTQ+ Art” at the Rod Briggs Gallery! 🏳️‍🌈

📅 Dates: June 22nd to July 20th
🕐 Time: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1PM - 4PM
📍 Location: Rod Briggs Gallery (2221 E. Broadway)

Immerse yourself in a vibrant collection of paintings, photography, sculpture, and mixed media that celebrates the rich diversity and unique perspectives of the LGBTQ+ community. Don’t miss this chance to meet the artists and engage in inspiring conversations about the power of visibility and representation in art. 🏳️‍🌈

Come support equality, social justice, and the transformative power of art. 🏳️‍🌈

This exhibition is made possible, in part, by the Arts Council for Long Beach, the City of Long Beach, and the ongoing support of the Briggs Family Trust. 🏳️‍🌈

06/06/2024

Feeling a bit purplexed today? Let’s take a jacaranda stroll next Wednesday at 6 PM starting at Rosie the Riveter Park. 🪻🪻

06/02/2024

Join us for this months Long Beach Night Walks! 🌙📸

📅 Date: June 12th
🕕 Time: 6-8 PM
📍 Location: Rosie the Riveter Park, 3599 Clark Ave, Long Beach, CA

We’ll be starting at the park and making our way down Conant Street to capture the beauty of the jacaranda trees in bloom. Don’t miss this perfect opportunity to hone your photography skills and enjoy a lovely evening with fellow enthusiasts.

Bring your camera and a friend! See you there! 📷✨

05/21/2024

Long Beach Pride ‘24

05/10/2024

42 days til Summer 🌅

05/09/2024

Long Beach Night Walks May 24 🌅

05/02/2024

Join us for our monthly Long Beach Night Walk on May 8th from 6-8pm! Meet us at Parker’s Lighthouse in Shoreline Village for an evening of photography and exploration. 🌃 As summer approaches, our walks will showcase more sunset views than night scenes. Don’t miss out on capturing the beauty of Long Beach at dusk!

04/27/2024

Have a brilliant idea for an exhibition, but need a platform to bring it to life? Look no further! The Long Beach Creative Group is excited to announce our inaugural call for proposals for our 2025 exhibition schedule.

Here’s how it works: You submit your idea, and we’ll take it from there! Whether it’s a theme, concept, or a fully fleshed-out vision, we want to hear from you. Our team will work tirelessly to transform your concept into a captivating exhibition showcased in our gallery.

1. Submit your proposal online below, or request a copy of our proposal request word document.
2. Submission deadline: May 24th at 10pm.

Let your imagination run wild and be a part of shaping the artistic landscape of Long Beach. Together, let’s turn your idea into a masterpiece! Share with the artists in your life!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4puAFqpMpETUfWcMDfpfUFOXc-xjyFD-Zc6ZSeyHNsown1g/viewform

04/26/2024

‘cause I’m a real tough kid, I can handle my sh*t
They said, “Babe, you gotta fake it ‘til you make it” and I did
Lights, camera, b*tch smile, even when you wanna die. 😃

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04/16/2024

Attention, Long Beach: the streets are about to get louder and faster because it’s race week! 🏁 Prepare for the adrenaline rush of roaring engines, screeching tires, and the thrill of high-speed competition! Thunder Thursday is THIS Thursday from 6 to 10:30pm at The Pike Outlets!

04/15/2024

Monday Morning Movement 🚶🏻‍♂️

04/11/2024

Spring Sunsets in Long Beach 🌅

04/02/2024

Get ready for the next Long Beach Night Walks! 🌙📸 Join us on April 10th from 6-8pm at Mother’s Beach in Long Beach. Bring your camera, your friends, and let’s capture the beauty of our city together!

04/01/2024

Get ready for the next Long Beach Night Walks! 🌙📸 Join us on April 10th from 6-8pm on Lombard Street in Long Beach. Bring your camera, your friends, and let’s capture the beauty of our city together!

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03/24/2024

03/23/2024

🎨✨ Calling all LGBTQ+ artists in Long Beach, Los Angeles and Orange Counties! Submit your bold, authentic artworks to the “Power of Visibility” exhibit at Rod Briggs Gallery. Let’s celebrate diversity, resilience, and love through art. Deadline: May 15th.

More information: bit.ly/POVLBCG

This exhibition is made possible, in part, by the Arts Council for Long Beach, the City of Long Beach, and the ongoing support of the Briggs Family Trust.

03/21/2024

Sunset walks in Belmont Shore! ☀️