5 Reminders for Emerging Voices By CityHeART’s Art from Ashes There is a specific kind of quiet that lives inside a story before it is shared. It’s a heavy, expectant sort of silence: like the moment before a rainstorm or the second after a candle is blown out. For many of us, our creative workContinueContinue reading “How to Show up in a Community Magazine”
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The Art of Connection: A Week of Therapeutic Support at CityHeART
By CityHeART’s HeART of Survival At CityHeART, we believe that art can heal trauma and change the world. We also believe that sharing our true stories can make a difference, not just for ourselves when we share but also for those who get to receive our lived experiences. These aren’t just pretty words on aContinueContinue reading “The Art of Connection: A Week of Therapeutic Support at CityHeART”
LB Soul Collective Throws a Party that Gives, and Gives, and Gives
(headline nods to the title of a poem performed tonight by Ravina Wadhwani: “Fluid”) By Paige Pelonis, Art from Ashes “You at home, too; put down the fork, the cat, the joint, whatever you’re holding onto,” show producer Melanie Rae said as she took the mic and taught us all how to STAND, even thoseContinueContinue reading “LB Soul Collective Throws a Party that Gives, and Gives, and Gives”
Fresh Music Finds: Women in Indie Music
By Abbi Zeppeda, Art from Ashes Intern Music is one of those universal languages found in art – emotion and creativity transcending time and place to speak to us and guide us through life. For some – like myself – music has become a staple within our personal lives. Music becomes a way in whichContinueContinue reading “Fresh Music Finds: Women in Indie Music”
Affirming Yourself: The Art of Using Affirmations
By Abbi Zepeda, Art from Ashes Intern Practicing daily self-affirmation is one of the easiest steps you can take on your mental wellness journey. For frequent CityHeART radio listeners, affirmations have become a staple during Moment in Between – and over the months I have truly seen a difference in the way I approach theContinueContinue reading “Affirming Yourself: The Art of Using Affirmations”
Gatekept No More: Hidden Gems of Long Beach
By Abbi Zepeda, Art from Ashes Intern Long Beach is a deeply unique community – and that is reflected in the variety of unique experiences offered all around the city. If you have listened to “Moment in Between” on CityHeART radio you might recognize the title of this article – echoing one of my favoriteContinueContinue reading “Gatekept No More: Hidden Gems of Long Beach”
A Letter to the Me of Tomorrow
By Abbi Zeppeda, Art from Ashes Intern For the radio this past week I gave out a pretty interesting wellness challenge – asking us all to embrace changes in our lives in a small way by switching up our daily routines. The “purpose” of this – although I tend to shy away from assigning strictContinueContinue reading “A Letter to the Me of Tomorrow “
Christmas Eve at CityHeART: A Moment of Connection
By Paige Pelonis, CityHeART Executive Director Christmas Eve at CityHeART wasn’t supposed to be a busy evening. The Resource Hub had officially closed for the holidays, but the spirit of service doesn’t follow a 9-to-5 schedule (or a 10am-2pm schedule like we do, for that matter). Two veterans in need of emergency food boxes broughtContinueContinue reading “Christmas Eve at CityHeART: A Moment of Connection”
A Personal Appeal to Get Involved: Why Volunteering in Long Beach Matters
By CityHeART’s YOUConnect Volunteering is more than just checking a box or fulfilling a requirement. It’s an opportunity to connect, to learn, and to make a lasting impact in the lives of those around us. Long Beach is full of opportunities to get involved. Making a Difference Where It’s Needed Most When you think aboutContinueContinue reading “A Personal Appeal to Get Involved: Why Volunteering in Long Beach Matters”
Frank Traynor comes to Long Beach to tell stories as often as he can!
Art from Ashes Magazine has had the pleasure of seeing LA-based comedian and storyteller Frank Traynor tell many hilarious and meaningful stories all over Long Beach! We had a chance to catch up with him for the Spring issue of the Art from Ashes Magazine (published May 2024) themed Bloom where You Are. Learning more about theContinueContinue reading “Frank Traynor comes to Long Beach to tell stories as often as he can!”