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Arts Council Honorees

The Arts Council is honoring people who work every day to foster creativity, enliven communities and enable a thriving arts city.

The event is taking place on Friday, Oct. 11, 6-9 p.m., at the Scottish Rite Event Center.

This year’s awardees are:

James H. Ackerman Award: The Rumba Foundation for their dedication in expanding access to the arts for LBUSD children in grades K-12.

Incite/Insight Award:

* Martin Espino, musician educating Long Beach’s diverse audiences about the musical heritage of ancestral tribes from Mexico and California.

* Stephannie Reizuch, LBUSD’s Parent of the Year and third-year volunteer chair of Emerson Parkside Academy’s art program.

* Katie Stubblefield, Long Beach artist and teacher whose work graces the walls of several galleries. She also teaches art to underserved students and special needs adults.

Creative Economy Leader: 4th Street Long Beach Business Improvement Association for promoting local artists on Fourth Fridays and Jennifer Hill, current president, will receive the award on behalf of the association.

State of the Arts 2019 Award: Curator, Kamran Assadi, for his work with FLOOD and PUMP and his continuous effort to build bridges between the arts community and the wider public.

Hair at Playhouse

On Oct. 12, the Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theatre closes its 2019 season with the iconic musical tribute to the 1960s, Hair. The play was written 50 years ago by Gerome Ragni, James Rado and Galt MacDermot. At the time, it seemed unlikely that Hair would be relevant five decades later but it’s true. The songs are still infectiously energetic. It’s a coming-of-age story and a love story with tough decisions and a hard-hitting ending.

The show runs through Nov. 16. This Playhouse production will feature full frontal nudity and other adult situations. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Tickets ($14-$24) are available at www.lbplayhouse.org, or by calling (562) 494-1014, option 1.

Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The box office is open Wednesday-Saturday from 3-8 p.m. and Sundays 1-2 p.m. on scheduled matinees.

Lone Sailor Memorial

Partners of Parks Long Beach (POP) and the Long Beach Veterans Commission are co-hosting an open-to-the-public memorial ceremony at the Long Beach Lone Sailor Memorial in Bluff Park on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 10:45 a.m., on the 15th Anniversary of the dedication of the Lone Sailor Memorial in Long Beach and the 244th Anniversary of the U.S. Navy.

The Lone Sailor Memorial in Long Beach was dedicated on Oct. 13, 2004, in honor of the contributions the sea-based services have made to the city of Long Beach and our nation. Of the honored 15 Lone Sailor Memorials sites across the country, only the Long Beach site overlooks the open Pacific Ocean.

Attendees will enjoy a short program beginning at 10:45 a.m. emceed by U.S. VETS Chairman Mike Murray and feature remarks from Captain Braden Phillips, USN, Retired and patriotic musical accompaniment by the Long Beach Community Band.

Seafood and Conservation

 Emmy Award-winning writer and producer David E. Kelley is passionate about conservation and interested in protecting wild salmon and trout populations. Recognizing the role that responsible aquaculture or fish farming can play in supporting a sustainable food supply and conserving wild fish populations, he invested in eight aquaculture farms across Washington and Idaho.

Kelley will join Aquarium President and CEO Dr. Jerry Schubel on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7-8:30 p.m. to discuss the role of responsible aquaculture in conservation. They will be joined by Dr. Halley Froehlich, assistant professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Kimberly Thompson, director of the Aquarium’s Seafood for the Future program. The public is invited to attend this event; cost is $5; free for Aquarium members, seniors age 62 and up, teachers and students with valid ID and advanced reservations.

Info: (562) 590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org/events.

Pop-Up Event

Enjoy group walks, yard games, healthy hydration and snacks, health screenings and other activities for whole health and wellness

Have a healthy good time while supporting the fight against heart disease and stroke. Join the American Heart Association at the Long Beach Heart & Stroke Pop-Up event on Saturday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m. to noon at El Dorado East Regional Park Area III (7550 E. Spring St.)

Enjoy activities designed for your health and wellness, including group walks, yard games, cooking demos, chair massage, healthy hydration and snacks, health screenings and more. The event is free and open to the public.

Genealogy Society

The Questing Heirs Genealogy Society will be meeting at the Long Beach Masonic Lodge, 5918 E. Parkcrest St. at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20.

A discussion with a four-member panel from the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists will be held. Please bring your questions. Refreshments will be served.

Frontier Pumpkin Patch

Saturdays and Sundays for the month of October, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Start a family tradition. Take a ride aboard the Frontier Express Train, where you will learn the origin of the Jack O’ Lantern with Jack and Astrid, make a stop at the pumpkin patch to pick up your pumpkin, take a picture and don’t forget to stop by “Panning for Goldies Treasures” and do some panning. Treasures are yours to take home and enjoy.

Located inside beautiful El Dorado park in Area 3 (7550 E. Spring St.), The El Dorado Frontier, is Long Beach’s very own family-friendly mini theme park. Train rides, events and much more. Crafts with Paul Frank will be held Oct. 13 from noon to 4 p.m.