Cambodian Arts Festival Returns to MacArthur Park

On November 20 from 10 am to 3 pm, the second annual Cambodian Arts and Cultural Exhibition will bring the arts and crafts of this ancient culture to MacArthur Park in the heart of the Long Beach Cambodian community. Some of the exhibits include court dancing, shadow puppets, musical instruments, and cooking.

Do Re Mi Fa So El Do(rado)

Get ready to hit high C at the El Dorado branch of Long Beach Public Library when John Spear presents An Introduction to Opera on November 6 at 2 pm. An opera fanatic and active member of several local opera groups, Spear will share his love of this mesmerizing art form as well as offering door prizes.

Go Green Cars Go!

After cheering on the valiant marathon runners, I just found out there's another race to cheer for in a couple of weeks. The Go Green Auto Rally will begin its inaugural run at the Queen Mary on November 6. Fourteen other events are planned for 2011. Contestants will drive to Malibu, competing to see who has the most eco-friendly driving techniques. The winner will be awarded a sub-compact car.

Belmont Shore Will Host Chalk Art Contest

On October 23, the sidewalks of Second Street will blossom in all imaginable shades of color for the Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest from 9 am to 4 pm. Stores in Belmont Shore will also be showcasing artwork from students in local schools who competed in the Young Artists Art Contest, and there will be artist demontrations and art for sale.

Tales of the Haunted City

Claudine Burnett will be signing her new book Haunted Long Beach II at Apostrophe Books from 2 to 4 on Saturday, October 16. Ms. Burnett's training as a historian and a librarian helped her thoroughly research to facts behind the eerie tales of ghostly sightings in the homes and haunts of Long Beach, including the Queen Mary.