Long Beach Heritage 2012 Awards Benefit recognizes preservationists’ achievements
WHAT: Long Beach Heritage Preservation Awards Gala and Fundraiser
WHO: Long Beach Heritage
WHERE: The Grand Salon on the RMS Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach
WHEN: Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
COST: $ 115 per person (tables of 10 are $1150)
ORDER: Call (562) 493-7019 or visit www.lbheritage.org to order via Pay Pal
Experience the elegance of the Art Deco era when you attend Long Beach Heritage’s 2012 Awards Benefit and Gala on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. This special event, held in the beautifully decorated Grand Salon on the historic Queen Mary, celebrates a number of notable restoration efforts and the remarkable achievements of longtime preservationists. People who attend the major fundraiser will not only help support Long Beach Heritage’s preservation efforts, they will also enjoy a fabulous dinner and have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction full of unique and antique items and gift certificates.
The Preservationist of the Year Award will be presented to John Thomas for his significant contributions and dedication to historic preservation. He has held the positions of president and vice president of advocacy on the Long Beach Heritage Board of Directors, and was instrumental in persuading city officials to adopt a Historic Preservation Element into the General Plan. More recently, he encouraged the adoption of the Adaptive Reuse Ordinance, which allows historic buildings being considered for demolition to be red flagged for reuse projects. John also chaired the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency, and is president of the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles and the Bluff Heights Neighborhood Association. He has previously been on the board of directors of the Long Beach Historical Society and a consultant to the Queen Mary. In addition, John co-authored Images of America RMS Queen Mary, and Long Beach Art Deco with Suzanne Tarbel Cooper and J. Christopher Launi.
Other award recipients include:
The Lafayette Home Owners Association for the repainting of the exterior of the Art Deco hotel built in 1928-1929.
Claudia Jurmain for the book Rancho Los Alamitos-Ever Changing, Always the Same,which details the history of the ranch and its residents from the Native American Povuu’nga tribe to the Bixby family.
Craig and Christine Bouma for the complete restoration of both the exterior and interior of their 1936 Spanish Revival home.
Todd and Ranae Saunders for the meticulous restoration of their 1958-59 mid-century modern home.
Matt and Krysta Leaver for the restoration of their mid-century ranch style home built in 1953. This is a well preserved example of the modest structures in the Cliff May Rancho’s area of Long Beach.
The architecture firm Hugh Gibbs & Donald Gibbs Architects, FAIA for producing an amazing number of landmarks and commercial and residential structures throughout Long Beach and the Southern California area.
Linc Housing for the refurbishing of the neglected Palace Hotel, built in 1929 on East Anaheim. The building is now a commercial property with stores on the ground floor and rooms for rent above.
The California Heights Neighborhood Association for its restoration of 136 era lampposts in their historic district to complement their historic homes.
The Long Beach Symphony will also receive a heritage award for their Concerts in Long Beach Historic Sites program, which brings music and architecture together for the benefit of Long Beach residents.
A no host bar and silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m. and a dinner and awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Parking is hosted. To order tickets, call (562) 493-7019 or visit www.lbheritage.org to pay via PayPal.
Long Beach Heritage is a nonprofit education and advocacy group promoting public knowledge and preservation of significant historic and architectural resources and the cultural heritage of Long Beach.
Neighborhood Meeting with Historian Stan Poe
Thursday, Octorber 13th at 6:30 PM
Please mark your calendar for our next Neighborhood Meeting – it will be held on Thursday, October 13th at 6:30 PM in the lovely back garden of the Zambrano home at 2904 East Second Street. Stan Poe will be our main speaker sharing with us great stories about the last 100+ years of history in the Bluff Park Neighborhood – including some our famous old Hollywood residents!
Broadway Corridor & Bixby Park clean-up.
On Broadway, Alamitos Beach Neighborhood Association, and Friends of Bixby Park working in collaboration with Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal, invite you to a Broadway Corridor & Bixby Park clean-up.
When: Saturday, October 1st
Time: 9:00AM – 11:00AM
Where: Bixby Park (corner of Broadway & Cherry)
Join neighbors and businesses partnering to improve the physical aesthetics of your Broadway Corridor and Bixby Park! The City of Long Beach Neighborhood Services Bureau will be providing brooms, shovels, rakes, trash bags, and gloves. Bring your smart phone to use the Go Long Beach App. to identify graffiti, potholes, and other Public Works issues. Wear comfortable clothes.
Friends of Bixby Park also holds a monthly park clean-up on the 1st Saturday of each month at the Band Shell at 9:00AM-12:00PM.
To volunteer or for more info call Mark Magdaleno at the office of Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal 562-570-6684
When: Saturday, October 1st
Time: 9:00AM – 11:00AM
Where: Bixby Park (corner of Broadway & Cherry)
Join neighbors and businesses partnering to improve the physical aesthetics of your Broadway Corridor and Bixby Park! The City of Long Beach Neighborhood Services Bureau will be providing brooms, shovels, rakes, trash bags, and gloves. Bring your smart phone to use the Go Long Beach App. to identify graffiti, potholes, and other Public Works issues. Wear comfortable clothes.
Friends of Bixby Park also holds a monthly park clean-up on the 1st Saturday of each month at the Band Shell at 9:00AM-12:00PM.
To volunteer or for more info call Mark Magdaleno at the office of Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal 562-570-6684
Trade Fair
4th Restoration Trade Fair & Fundraiser focuses on “The Culture of Restoration”
Sunday Sept. 25th 9:30-4pm • Luther Burbank • 4th & Junipero, Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, CA (August 19, 2011) – You can’t open a paper or turn on a TV these days without hearing the word, ‘makeover.’ Everyone is redoing their personal spaces from the ground up; both inside and out. Homeowners, and those who aspire to owning property, often have a daunting challenge when it comes to navigating the processes of starting new projects—whether it’s picking a subcontractor for a big job or selecting paint to do it themselves. Add in the aspect of owning in a historic district, and those questions are often compounded due to the city’s preservation procedures and guidelines.
A great place to gather knowledge and information is at the upcoming 4th Restoration Trade Fair & Fundraiser, slated for Sunday, September 25, 2011, 9:30am-4:00pm at the Luther Burbank School [4th & Junipero in Long Beach, CA]. Hosted by Rose Park Neighborhood Assn. in partnership with the Luther Burbank School, this Rose Park annual event provides the ultimate one-stop resource base. Over 50 specialty vendors and exhibitors will be on-hand as will a variety of non-profit, city, heritage, historic and community groups providing educational services to add color and character to the day. Plus, top-notch local vendors and artisans offering services and consulting in a variety of areas, including landscaping and nursery resources, interior/exterior design, flooring, painting and finishing, and much more! Not sure where to start on a project? The Trade Fair offers lots of opportunities to meet restoration specialists and artisans, so bring photos of your home with a list of questions.
“The theme for this year’s fair is the Culture of Restoration,” offered coordinator, Gretchen Swanson. “With tight homeowner budgets comes the appreciation of a simpler way of life and the gratification of restoring one’s own home. It can often be a intimidating process and the Restoration Trade Fair was created several years ago with the goal of offering resources and education.”
Sunday Sept. 25th 9:30-4pm • Luther Burbank • 4th & Junipero, Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, CA (August 19, 2011) – You can’t open a paper or turn on a TV these days without hearing the word, ‘makeover.’ Everyone is redoing their personal spaces from the ground up; both inside and out. Homeowners, and those who aspire to owning property, often have a daunting challenge when it comes to navigating the processes of starting new projects—whether it’s picking a subcontractor for a big job or selecting paint to do it themselves. Add in the aspect of owning in a historic district, and those questions are often compounded due to the city’s preservation procedures and guidelines.
A great place to gather knowledge and information is at the upcoming 4th Restoration Trade Fair & Fundraiser, slated for Sunday, September 25, 2011, 9:30am-4:00pm at the Luther Burbank School [4th & Junipero in Long Beach, CA]. Hosted by Rose Park Neighborhood Assn. in partnership with the Luther Burbank School, this Rose Park annual event provides the ultimate one-stop resource base. Over 50 specialty vendors and exhibitors will be on-hand as will a variety of non-profit, city, heritage, historic and community groups providing educational services to add color and character to the day. Plus, top-notch local vendors and artisans offering services and consulting in a variety of areas, including landscaping and nursery resources, interior/exterior design, flooring, painting and finishing, and much more! Not sure where to start on a project? The Trade Fair offers lots of opportunities to meet restoration specialists and artisans, so bring photos of your home with a list of questions.
“The theme for this year’s fair is the Culture of Restoration,” offered coordinator, Gretchen Swanson. “With tight homeowner budgets comes the appreciation of a simpler way of life and the gratification of restoring one’s own home. It can often be a intimidating process and the Restoration Trade Fair was created several years ago with the goal of offering resources and education.”
See below for upcoming and past events
BIXBY PARK TO HOST A SURFING SAFARI SUMMER CARNIVAL
Surf lifestyle lovers and LB foodies will gather at Bixby Park as Friends of Bixby Park hosts a Surfing Safari Summer Carnival Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 18th. The day will be complete with prizes for carnival games, fun and exciting activities, such as a bike rodeo, hula hoop contest, aloha cake walk, limbo rock, and “creative and cool” surfboard contest. Tickets are $1.50 for a pair, the bouncer is $3 and contest entries are $5. Bixby Park is located on the corner of 1st and Junipero Streets in Long Beach—between Broadway Ave. and Ocean Ave. Proceeds from the event will be used for a new park furnishings and improved landscaping. For more information, please contact (562) 983-8139.
Buttermilk Truck, India Jones, Sweets Truck and ZPizza will be there serving up a delicious feast!
Bixby Park will be transformed into a tropical island with fish, waves and lots of seaweed!This is a family event for all ages. Carnival goers are encouraged to dress up in their finest surf attire and enjoy the day’s bodacious activities, including:
Bike Rodeo—10 a.m.
Hula Hoop Contest—Noon
Musical Performance by Retro Surf Trio The Tydes—Noon
Aloha Cake Walk-1 p.m.
Limbo Rock-1:30 p.m.
Creative and Cool Surfboard Contest entry at 2 p.m. Winner announced at 3 p.m.
Bixby Park Surfing Safari Summer Carnival sponsors include: Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal and Staff, Councilman Gary DeLong and staff, Aquarium of the Pacific, Sam's Club, Skate Dogz, ZPizza, Long Beach Museum of Art, Park Pantry, Sasha Witte Design, Beachrunners Inn, Frosted Cupcakery, Childtime and On Broadway Business Association.
ABOUT US
Bixby Park Preservation’s mission is to preserve the historic integrity of Bixby Park, while providing the necessary restorations and beautification to make the park a desirable place for residents and visitors. Bixby Park Preservation is partnered with LB Neighborhood Foundation, a non-profit entity that provides support and resources for LB residents and neighborhoods.
Claudia Schou
Media Boutique
562-983-8139
One World Trade Center, 8th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90831
Artist Reception for Stephanie Han
Saturday, June 11th – 6pm to 9pm
Featuring Stephanie’s first purely abstract series of work. This amazing artists work is sure to strike a deep chord.
Sasha’s – Living with Style
3237 East Broadway, LB
562.434.8824
www.SashaWitteDesign.com
Saturday, June 11th – 6pm to 9pm
Featuring Stephanie’s first purely abstract series of work. This amazing artists work is sure to strike a deep chord.
Sasha’s – Living with Style
3237 East Broadway, LB
562.434.8824
www.SashaWitteDesign.com
Second Sundays at Yellow Devil Gear Exchange
Sunday, June 12th AND July 10th – 8am to 12noon
Motorcyclists (and the moto-curious) are invited to enjoy free coffee, sweet treats and good company every second Sunday of the month at Yellow Devil Gear Exchange. We also have free maps for a self-guided tour of nearby Palos Verdes. Great way to start, or end, a Sunday ride!
Every second Sunday of the month.
Yellow Devil Gear Exchange
2841 E Broadway, LB
562.856.1248
www.yellowdevilgear.com
Motorcyclists (and the moto-curious) are invited to enjoy free coffee, sweet treats and good company every second Sunday of the month at Yellow Devil Gear Exchange. We also have free maps for a self-guided tour of nearby Palos Verdes. Great way to start, or end, a Sunday ride!
Every second Sunday of the month.
Yellow Devil Gear Exchange
2841 E Broadway, LB
562.856.1248
www.yellowdevilgear.com
Opening Reception Exhibition “Coup de Foudre”
Thursday, June 16th, 6 to 9pm
Les Jolis Tresors
3226 East Broadway, LB
562.739.5531
www.LesJolisTresors.com
Summer Carnival at Bixby Park
Saturday, June 18th, 11am to 3pm
This fun family event will include a bike rodeo, carnival games, a surf board contest, cake walk and much more!!
Bixby Park – between Cherry & Junipero and First & Second Street
www.friendsofbixbypark.org
Bluff Park Neighborhood Meeting
Tuesday, June 21st, 6:30 to 8pm
Featuring updates regarding Bluff Improvements, Bixby Park, Broadway and the cities bike lanes. Followed by our main presenter Steven Yamamoto – to talk about ways we can be well prepared in the event of an emergency.
Trish & Alan Ross’ Home
3040 First Street, LB
www.BluffPark.org
Live On Broadway Open House
Saturday, July 2nd, 12noon to 5pm
This event is an exciting opportunity to learn more about and support the local Broadway experience.
Visit www.onbroadwaylb.com for more information about the events planned for this fun day.
Fourth of July Party on Vista
Monday, July 4th, 12noon to 4pm
Join the residents of Bluff Heights (visitors from outside the neighborhood are also welcome) for this day of revelry and fun.
Vista Blvd – near Temple.
www.BluffHeights.org
Artist Reception for Mary Orell
Saturday, July 18th, 5pm to 8pm
The shop will be filled with the work of this wonderfully talented stained glass artist.
Sasha’s – Living with Style
3237 East Broadway, LB
562.434.8824
www.SashaWitteDesign.com
Thursday, June 16th, 6 to 9pm
Les Jolis Tresors
3226 East Broadway, LB
562.739.5531
www.LesJolisTresors.com
Summer Carnival at Bixby Park
Saturday, June 18th, 11am to 3pm
This fun family event will include a bike rodeo, carnival games, a surf board contest, cake walk and much more!!
Bixby Park – between Cherry & Junipero and First & Second Street
www.friendsofbixbypark.org
Bluff Park Neighborhood Meeting
Tuesday, June 21st, 6:30 to 8pm
Featuring updates regarding Bluff Improvements, Bixby Park, Broadway and the cities bike lanes. Followed by our main presenter Steven Yamamoto – to talk about ways we can be well prepared in the event of an emergency.
Trish & Alan Ross’ Home
3040 First Street, LB
www.BluffPark.org
Live On Broadway Open House
Saturday, July 2nd, 12noon to 5pm
This event is an exciting opportunity to learn more about and support the local Broadway experience.
Visit www.onbroadwaylb.com for more information about the events planned for this fun day.
Fourth of July Party on Vista
Monday, July 4th, 12noon to 4pm
Join the residents of Bluff Heights (visitors from outside the neighborhood are also welcome) for this day of revelry and fun.
Vista Blvd – near Temple.
www.BluffHeights.org
Artist Reception for Mary Orell
Saturday, July 18th, 5pm to 8pm
The shop will be filled with the work of this wonderfully talented stained glass artist.
Sasha’s – Living with Style
3237 East Broadway, LB
562.434.8824
www.SashaWitteDesign.com
Halloween Carnival (replaces Block Party)
Mark your calendar
New Date Saturday, October 30th.
New Date Saturday, October 30th.