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SUMMARY:State of the Arts 2026
DTSTART:20260919T230000Z
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CATEGORIES:arts,dance,festival,free
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to catch the groove\, Long Beach! We are thrilled to
  announce our 50th anniversary and the return of our premier annual commun
 ity celebration\, State of the Arts. On Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\, f
 rom 4 PM to 8 PM\, we are turning back the clock and bringing a vibrant 70
 s theme to the heart of our city. This year\, we are taking over Promenade
  Square Park for an unforgettable evening of art immersion\, community con
 nections\, and plenty of dancing! \nLong Beach has always been a legendary
  hub for creativity\, and with this being our 50th year of operation\, thi
 s year’s State of the Arts is our moment to honor that rich heritage whi
 le looking forward to a bright\, creative future. Best of all? This commun
 ity celebration is free to attend! \nTwo Events\, One Location: Navigating
  The Promenade\nTo make sure you don’t miss a beat\, we want to clarify 
 our location and layout for the evening. State of the Arts is proudly part
 nering with the Downtown Long Beach Alliance for their quarterly DTLB Live
 ! EZ Sip Event in the Downtown Long Beach Entertainment Zone. While they a
 re two separate events\, they share the same fantastic downtown energy. Yo
 u can stroll right into the State of the Arts footprint\, specifically loc
 ated at the Promenade Square Park\, to immerse yourself in our programming
 . \nWhat to Expect: Art\, Fast-Paced Fun\, and Local Craft\nWe heard your 
 feedback from last year! We are keeping the speeches short and the energy 
 high. There are no lengthy award nominations this year. Instead\, we are h
 osting a swift\, high-impact ceremony to honor an “Art’s Hero” from 
 each of Long Beach’s council districts. We are locking in the streamline
 d schedule\, so you have the maximum time to mingle\, groove to 70’s hit
 s\, and hit the dance floor. \nBeyond the music\, prepare for some Long Be
 ach artistic immersion: \n\nLong Beach City College Art Vendors: Discover 
 and buy directly from incredible local up-and-coming student talent.\nOpen
 -Sip and Socialize: While entry is completely free\, our cash bars will be
  fully stocked with delicious drinks available for purchase. Grab a bevera
 ge and support a great cause – all beverage proceeds go directly back in
 to funding local arts initiatives!\n\nElevate Your Evening: The James Nash
  VIP Section\nFor our corporate partners and dedicated champions looking t
 o uplift our creative economy on a grander scale\, we are proud to introdu
 ce the James Nash VIP Section. In honor of our beloved past board member a
 nd champion of culture\, James Nash\, this dedicated area features private
  seating\, curated food\, and a dedicated bar. It is the ultimate space fo
 r corporate networking and celebrating civic leadership. \nWhether you com
 e dressed in your finest 70’s vintage or just bring your love for our ci
 ty\, your presence helps keep the cultural heartbeat of Long Beach thrivin
 g. \n\nWhere: Promenade Square Park (The Promenade South between 1st Stree
 t and Broadway)\nWhen: Saturday\, September 19 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nAdmi
 ssion: Free! (Food\, drinks\, and artist vendor times available for purcha
 se)
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LOCATION:Promenade Square Park\, 215 E 1st St.\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802\,
  United States
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