Calling all Artists, Musicians, Performers, Event Planners, and Art Lovers!!!

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We explore the facts of So Cal based “arts events” to see if they create exposure, and profits for working artists, musicians, and performers, or are they just cool “social events” for friends and neighbors to gather and schmooze?
On Wednesday August 18, 2010 @ 9pm (PST) on Swoop’s World Radio, Swoop and Peter take on the subject of the Arts with a twist, by actually looking at arts events within a community from the view of the working artist.
With the always-popular topic of the Art’s in any Southern California community, especially here in Long Beach, the discussion inevitably covers the topic of events. We’ve all seen numerous Arts titled events many of which, have become extremely popular. Read more »
This week we talk with Elliot Gonzales Festival Coordinator for the Green Long Beach Festival 2010. The festival is this weekend May 22. Let’s find out more of what Green Long Beach! is and what the festival is all about.
The Green Long Beach Collaborative Community is comprised of individuals, community groups, non-profit organizations, businesses and city agencies working together to see a green Long Beach. It will require all of us partnering together strategically on various community projects, events, and efforts. Read more »
This week on Swoop’s World Radio, we speak with Antonio Ruiz, Project Manager for Create Long Beach, a ten-year Cultural Plan Framework for the City. The completed document will be an important planning tool for the Arts Council for Long Beach, the City of Long Beach, arts organizations, educational institutions, business and all who believe the arts are an important facet of city living.
Antonio Pedro Ruiz is Executive Producer of Really Big Boom Productions, a developer and producer of creative content for a spectrum of media platforms.
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This week we’re busy here at Swoop’s World Radio. We’ll be broadcasting three shows and two from a couple of great events.
Our regular show Wednesday night at 9pm will feature Michael Nayt, host of The Michael Nayt Show on BlogTalk Radio. Every day on his show Michael introduces his audience to indie bands that are working hard and making music. If you’re already a fan of Michael, here’s your chance to get to know the man behind the mic. You won’t want to miss this show.
On Friday night at 7:30pm we’re back broadcasting Swoop’s World Radio live from First Fridays Long Beach at the Mirage Mediterranean Grill Featuring Michelle Mangione and scheduled Guests- Photographer Donna Santisi, Comedian Lynda Montgomery, and Songwriter/Guitarist Jill Warren. Plus a few surprise guests! This promises to be another great First Fridays.
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This Wednesday night at 9pm (PST), on Swoop’s World Radio, we have Jack Nunn, owner of Powerhouse Fitness, his dad, U.S. Olympian John Nunn and the guys from LB Food Review.
Jack Nunn started rowing in 1996 for Long Beach Juniors and made the 1997 U.S. Junior National Team Selection Camp. He attended UC Berkeley, winning four Pac-10 Championships and three National Championships in rowing. He was a member of the first ever undefeated Pac-10 and National Champion Freshman 8 in 1998 and repeated the feat by going unbeaten in 1999. Jack also played two seasons with the Cal Ice Hockey Team before graduating in 2001. Read more »
This week our guest is Chef Sam Paano of Gourmet Conspiracy talking organic, sustainable and all things tasty. Tune in Wednesday night at 9pm (PST)
Gourmet Conspiracy is a culinary service company that provides personal chef and catering services, cooking lessons, and offers books and videos on “How-To” cooking techniques.
Gourmet Conspiracy was established in January 2000 and has provided quality service for various events such as conferences, wedding rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, picnics, company events, and small intimate gatherings. Read more »
Join us this week, Wednesday at 9p.m. PST, as we discuss the results of Tuesday’s elections. Who won, who lost, and the future of Long Beach. Then we’ll move into the best musical acts you’ve ever seen live. Call in and tell us about it and what made it great. We also join up with LB Food Review as Taylor Nelson stops by for a new food review segment and find out their latest food conquest and review. Oh did we mention we’ll be doing a little Beer tasting also. Tune in at 9pm for a great time. Listeners will have the opportunity to call in live (917) 889-7449 or join via our online chat. Read more »
Arts and culture go together like ice cream and cake. But, what happens if you mix all four? A new collaboration in Long Beach thinks that culture and cake just might be the recipe for radio success.
We are teaming up with LB Food Review, a couple of light-hearted critics intent on eating their way through the best restaurants of Long Beach. Together we will produce bi-monthly segments about the local restaurant and bar scene that will air exclusively on Swoop’s World. Read more »
On Swoop’s World Radio Wednesday night March 17th at 9pm our guest will be Jack Smith, candidate for Long Beach City Council 7th District. Join us as we get to know Jack and learn what ideas this Oscar winning, Rocket Scientist has for the future of Long Beach.
Jack Smith, a resident of the Wrigley area of Long Beach, is a candidate for the 7th District City Council seat. He has been and continues to be an outspoken, effective community volunteer. He says the biggest challenge to the City in the next few years will clearly be the budget and how that affects the residents. Read more »
This Wednesday night March 10th @9pm on Swoop’s World Radio we will be interviewing Steven Neal, candidate for Long Beach City Council 9th District. Join us as we get to know Steve and learn what ideas he has for the future of Long Beach.
Neal, a lifelong activist and community leader has long been considered a natural successor to the incumbent council member.
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