The second annual Taste of Uptown will take place Sunday, Oct. 19 from noon to 6pm on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Artesia Boulevard in conjunction with A LOT North, an arts event organized by the Arts Council of Long Beach.
The event will include food, art and live entertainment highlighting restaurants and businesses in uptown Long Beach’s 8th and 9th council districts to connect the community together in a free family-friendly festive atmosphere.
“In our second year of organizing this event, we will once again connect, excite and highlight the 8th and 9th district communities of uptown Long Beach like no other event has ever done before,” organizer Stephen Metz said.
A LOT is a community-wide initiative presenting free arts experiences in underutilized spaces throughout Long Beach to broaden audience and artist engagement, linking arts and culture with local neighborhoods.
“Our hope is that Long Beach will become just a bit smaller and more intimate, drawing residents together to celebrate the city’s rich culture,” Arts Council programs director Shay Thornton said.
Participating restaurants include Johnny Reb’s, Flame Broiler, El Cortez Mexican, Robert Earl BBQ, KBQ Korean BBQ, City Foods, Unforgettable Lemonade, Revive Organic Juice and Might Munchie Kettle Korn, a snack vendor from the Harbor Area Farmers Markets in Long Beach.
Performances will include audio and music by Dave Williams and The MBT, Pure Freedom, solo guitarist Robi Duganne, The Jazz Angels, Bike Odyssey, The Long Beach Playhouse and Angela Wilcocks.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the event and pre-sale for charities interested in fundraising. For more information, contact Stephen Metz at Soulboundinc@gmail.com or (310) 383-7973.
Admission is free and open to the public. Tickets will be available for purchase at the event starting at $1 to use for purchasing food and drinks. Maximum charge for each plate will be $5.
“At Johnny Rebs’, we have always taken just as much pride in our place within the community as we do in the authentic Southern food we serve our guests,” said Moe Rahman, regional manager for Johnny Reb’s. “We are honored to be included in the 2nd annual Taste of Uptown event and hope to be a part of its successful future.”
Community partners include the nonprofit Andy Street Association, Chase Bank in Bixby Knolls, Century 21, CDR Benefits and Insurance, 9th District Councilmember Rex Richardson, 8th District Councilmember Al Austin, The Children’s Clinic and The Boy Scouts, who will be performing the opening flag ceremonies for the event.
More Information
(310) 383-7973
SoulBoundInc@gmail.com
alotlongbeach.org
