{open} books . music . magazines . art » past events http://www.thestoryofopen.com an independent bookstore in Long Beach, CA Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:49:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Dec 15: Joyride – An Evening with Mia Burk http://www.thestoryofopen.com/events/dec-17-joyride-an-evening-with-mia-burk/ http://www.thestoryofopen.com/events/dec-17-joyride-an-evening-with-mia-burk/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:14:22 +0000 open http://www.thestoryofopen.com/?p=6549 An evening holiday bike ride and talk from one of the nation’s leading bike advocates, the critically acclaimed author of “Joyride,” Mia Birk,  a pioneering bike advocate, visionary government leader, principal of Alta Planning + Design, and Adjunt Professor at Portland State University

5-6 pm: “Joyride” bike ride with Mia from Bikestation in downtown Long Beach just a short trip to {open}  on 4th Street’s “Retro Row.”

6-6:30 pm Appetizers & Mingling

6:30-7:30 pm Mia’s talk followed by questions

7:30-8:00 pm – More mingling! Joyride will be available to purchase and Mia will sign your copy!

If it rains the event, the event will start at {open}.

This event is free for “basic” members of “Women On Bikes SoCal” or “basic” members of Bikeable Communities, and $10 for all others. To purchase ticket visit: www.womenonbikessocal.org/mia-birk-event-dec-2011

Bikestation is located at: 1st Street Transit Mall at Promenade Park 223 East 1st St Long Beach, CA 90802 Tel. (562) 436-2453 (there is a public parking lot immediately east of the building)

Bikestation is offering free bike valet at {open}!

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The Southern California Book Release Party for AIM FOR THE HEAD is in full swing! Jeremy Radin, Brendan Constantine, Andy Buell, David Ohlsen, Raundi Moore, Daniel McGinn, Savanah Kondo, and Rick Lupert will be leading this zombie march.

Wear your Halloween costume or come as a zombie!

BRAAAAAAAAINSSSSS!

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sept 23 // 8pm // $5

Fresh from their win at the Buskerfest, Wild Pack of Canaries will be bringing their infectious rhythms and grooves to {open}, with a stripped down, almost-acoustic version of themselves. Hence the new name, Mild Pack of Canaries.

Plus we are very proud to present Stephen Steinbrink from AZ. Check out some of his tunes here.

Special  thanks to Mountain Man Records for helping present this fine evening of music.
This show is not to be missed. See you there.

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sept 2 // 8pm // $5

Performances from
& Brian John Appleby (Seattle)
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july 21 // 7pm // $3
3rd Thursday presents:
a surround sound environment created by the Southern California Sound Ensemble (SCSE) in celebration of  World Listening Day.
More on World Listening Day and the World Listening Project here:
Listen and view media from previous SCSE performances here:

In honor of World Listening Day, the Southern California Soundscape Ensemble (SCSE) will perform a live, improvised soundscape using unprocessed field recordings (with a particular focus on Southern California locations) as part of the 3rd Thursday series, July 21, 2011, 8 PM, {open}, 2226 E. 4th Street (at Junipero), Long Beach, CA. In addition to the concert, Southern California Sound Ecology will convene a listening salon featuring selected field recordings from Southern California.

SCSE: Glenn Bach, Alicia Byer, j.frede, shea M gauer, Philip Mantione, Jorge Martin, Alan Nakagawa, Joseph Richard Negro, Jasmine Orpilla, Albert Ortega, scott A peterson, Michael Raco-Rands, and Marco Schindelmann.

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Last Saturday on 4th – details at www.4thstreetlongbeach.com
Opening reception for {open}’s new art show.
Details TBA.
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{open} proudly presents the return of a veteran to our stage, Matt Adams and The Blank Tapes.

and don’t miss the opening set by Pageants (featuring ex-Avi Buffalo member Rebecca Coleman)

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Join us in welcoming back our great friend and amazing artist, Mr. Blaine Fontana, for the book release event for…
AMALGAMATE

From ZERO+ Publishing:

AMALGAMATE surveys the richly detailed, highly imaginative world of Blaine Fontana. Imbuing his vision with the divine symbolism of religious myths, worldly folklore and current social dynamics, his works contain a kind of shamanic exploration of meaning that recognizes the totemic quality and power of the image.

Visit Blaine’s extensive website here:
www.thefontanastudios.com

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