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Articles from the August 11, 2019 edition


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  • Catalina Swim Star Esther Williams Remembered in Display at Island Museum

    Aug 11, 2019

    The Catalina Island Museum presents the National debut of Esther Williams: The Swimming Queen of the Silver Screen, an exhibition celebrating the dynamic life of the late Esther Williams opening September 6, 2019. The exhibition, chronicling Williams' dazzling life from athlete swimmer to movie stardom, includes a collection of more than 70 items compiled from private lenders and family members' personal collections. For over 100 years, Catalina Island has been a coveted filmmaking spot...

  • Wanted: That Old Clarinet, Violin, Guitar, Flute or other Instrument in your Closet

    Observer Staff|Aug 11, 2019

    Scott Price and Janice Hou are hosting their second musical instrument drive from August 5th through August 16th. Scott and Janice say they have always been passionate about music and by its unique ability to bring people of all languages and cultures together. Scott, who has been a drummer since the age of five, believes that by collecting instruments for students at Lincoln Middle School, he can inspire local kids to use music as a form of expression and creativity just as he was able to. Simi...

  • Long Beach Jazz festival to Bedazzle Crowds This Weekend at Rainbow Lagoon Park

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer

    This weekend, from the 9th to the 11th August, Long beach will host the 32nd Annual Long beach Jazz festival at Rainbow Lagoon Park, East shoreline drive in Long Beach. It will be featuring a great line-up from classic R&B to hot summer night jazz. It is said to be the only Southern California Jazz Festival staged on a gorgeous grassy knoll in a beautiful Lagoon setting. The Long Beach Jazz Festival features some of the top artists of the year and includes VIP seating in an incredible outdoor...

  • History has been Rewritten, as India Revokes Kashmir's Special Status

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer|Aug 11, 2019

    A 72-year wait is over today. Prime minister Narendra Modi of India has reversed the political blunder committed by Jawaharlal Nehru with regards to the state of Kashmir. It is a day that will be remembered as the day history was rewritten. People will be talking this decision and the way it happened for decades to come. The Indian parliament has voted to integrate the state of Kashmir fully and finally with the rest of India. Something the county has been longing for 72 years but previous...