Calendar OC/LB Events
May 10 2012
Thru July 1 – Two highly anticipated exhibitions featuring a wide array of culturally relevant artwork beginning with Visual Rhythms, which runs through July 1, and Promises of Freedom: Selections from the Arthur Primas Collection, which runs through September 2. Visual Rhythms features paintings, collages,
prints, quilts and other textiles. Promises of Freedom showcases 74 of the 600 pieces from Arthur Primas’ personal collection featuring paintings, sculptures and works on paper and cover 150 years of Black culture, dating back to the Haitian Revolution. The exhibitions are free and open to the public at the California African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles.
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May 11 - Khmer Girls in Action host their 8th annual Yellow Lounge, “Youth at the C.O.R.E. Fighting for Wellness” from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Hear the untold stories of Khmer youth living in Long Beach and their fight for wellness through arts and performances. Members sha...
Former Area Athlete to Play in Super Bowl
For 13 consecutive years the Inland Empire has been represented in the Super Bowl. This season Bret Lockett of the AFC champion and three-time Super Bowl New England Patriots is the area resident who adds home town Inland Empire to
the Super Bowl. Lockett, a San Dimas resident, is a three-year veteran out of UCLA. Lockett, who plays safety, has seven career solo tackles. Because of an injury, Lockett won’t suit up on Super Bowl Sunday. Nevertheless, he is still a valued member of the New England Patriots roster with hopes of earning an NFL Super Bowl Champion ring. Lockett is shown above in action during a pre-season game. Photo by David Silverman/New England Patriots.
