Arts In The Plaza is Long Beach's Weekly Arts Festival!
Centennial Nights in the Plaza!
The Third and Final Centennial Nights in the Plaza
Our last Centennial celebration will be Friday, Sept 23, from 5-9 pm. It's a party, Grateful Dead style. The incredible band Half Step will be performing. And we will create our very own AITP Shakedown Street!
Shakedown Street is the name of the market that people set up in the parking lot at concerts. The name originates from a Grateful Dead song.
Performing will be a Long Island Band, Half Step - Playing the Music of the Grateful Dead. Shop our fantastic local artisan and craft vendors while dancing to the music!
Centennial Nights is a free event open to the public. Bring your chairs.
Half Step is a group of dedicated fans and students of the Grateful Dead, capturing their music's spirit, improvisation, sound, and complexity. Established in 2004 on Long Island, Half Step has been mastering its craft while winning over crowds of veteran Deadheads, newcomers, and non-Dead fans alike. Like the Grateful Dead, the band constantly pushes the envelope, growing together as musicians and performers. Only true fans who have experienced and studied the music with extreme dedication and passion can accurately represent the magnificent body of work that the Grateful Dead offers. As musicians, Half Step has what it takes to present the Dead's music to even the most critical fans. Grateful Dead fans have formed a unique impression of their music through one or more experiences. Half Step has the rare privilege of being in the position to share their collective impression with you. halfstepgd.com
Here is a list of our Local Artisan and Craft Vendors that will be on the plaza so far:
Angel Flower Creations, Vintage By Lex, By Lucia Store, Tideline, Scott Ferrone Photography-West End Arts, Sounds of the Sea LBNY, Beth Lerner Jewelry, Sage & Palm Candle, Sam's Seashells, The Golden Afternoon, Rebuild the Beach, Kelsey Grace,
Crafted and Crocheted, Long Beach Art League, Organic Honua, Joseph Munisteri/Butterflies in Space LLC, Realize Harmony, Hansel and Petal, Bijoux Box Art, Coastal Creations, The Green Walnut, Urban Tails Treats, & more.
Our Sponsors. The Art Groups.
Shakedown Street is the name of the market that people set up in the parking lot at concerts. The name originates from a Grateful Dead song.
Performing will be a Long Island Band, Half Step - Playing the Music of the Grateful Dead. Shop our fantastic local artisan and craft vendors while dancing to the music!
Centennial Nights is a free event open to the public. Bring your chairs.
Half Step is a group of dedicated fans and students of the Grateful Dead, capturing their music's spirit, improvisation, sound, and complexity. Established in 2004 on Long Island, Half Step has been mastering its craft while winning over crowds of veteran Deadheads, newcomers, and non-Dead fans alike. Like the Grateful Dead, the band constantly pushes the envelope, growing together as musicians and performers. Only true fans who have experienced and studied the music with extreme dedication and passion can accurately represent the magnificent body of work that the Grateful Dead offers. As musicians, Half Step has what it takes to present the Dead's music to even the most critical fans. Grateful Dead fans have formed a unique impression of their music through one or more experiences. Half Step has the rare privilege of being in the position to share their collective impression with you. halfstepgd.com
Here is a list of our Local Artisan and Craft Vendors that will be on the plaza so far:
Angel Flower Creations, Vintage By Lex, By Lucia Store, Tideline, Scott Ferrone Photography-West End Arts, Sounds of the Sea LBNY, Beth Lerner Jewelry, Sage & Palm Candle, Sam's Seashells, The Golden Afternoon, Rebuild the Beach, Kelsey Grace,
Crafted and Crocheted, Long Beach Art League, Organic Honua, Joseph Munisteri/Butterflies in Space LLC, Realize Harmony, Hansel and Petal, Bijoux Box Art, Coastal Creations, The Green Walnut, Urban Tails Treats, & more.
Our Sponsors. The Art Groups.
THE second LONG BEACH CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Thank you to Artists in Partnership, the City of Long Beach, our AITP artists, the performers, and everyone who attended the 2nd Centennial Nights in the Plaza! What a wonderful evening!
Join us on Sept 23 from 5-9 pm for Half Step and AITP Shakedown Street to celebrate the Centennial!
Below you'll find another marvelous video produced by our very own Carl Caltabiano!
Join us on Sept 23 from 5-9 pm for Half Step and AITP Shakedown Street to celebrate the Centennial!
Below you'll find another marvelous video produced by our very own Carl Caltabiano!
The First Long Beach Centennial Celebration
It was a wonderful evening of music conceived and conducted by Benjamin (Benoir) Metzger! A very special thanks to all the talented musicians who participated in this beautiful event! Below you'll find the video.
Carl Caltabiano is responsible for this wonderful video. Stop by his YouTube Channel, Subscribe and Like!
Carl Caltabiano is responsible for this wonderful video. Stop by his YouTube Channel, Subscribe and Like!
now accepting artists and sponsors
for our 2022 season!!!
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Mailing address is: Arts In The Plaza PO Box 44 Long Beach, New York 11561
Arts In The Plaza is Long Beach's Weekly Arts Festival!
We feature handcrafted art by Long Island artists and live music!
Arts In The Plaza takes place every Saturday
from Memorial Day weekend through Halloween from 10 am – 3 pm in Kennedy Plaza, Long Beach.
We invite you to explore Arts In The Plaza,
meet our artists and hear the stories
behind their creations.
Arts In The Plaza is built on love.
Love of art, love of music,
love of community, love of Long Beach.
We feature handcrafted art by Long Island artists and live music!
Arts In The Plaza takes place every Saturday
from Memorial Day weekend through Halloween from 10 am – 3 pm in Kennedy Plaza, Long Beach.
We invite you to explore Arts In The Plaza,
meet our artists and hear the stories
behind their creations.
Arts In The Plaza is built on love.
Love of art, love of music,
love of community, love of Long Beach.
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