TITLE
Recommendation to request an update from Parks, Recreation and Marine regarding the success of their 107th season and their fundraising efforts this year.
DISCUSSION
The Long Beach Municipal Band is one of the most distinguished and professional Municipal Bands in the United States. In its 107th year, the band's history is well known and appreciated not only by our residents but in music circles around the world. Year after year conductor Larry Curtis continues a tradition of musical excellence by combining talented guest vocalists with the band to guarantee that your family's summer evening in the park will be the highlight of your week.
This year Friends of the Long Beach Municipal Band worked collaboratively with the Mayor and City Councilmembers to offer a sixth week of concerts this summer and add additional venues such as Drake Park in the First District
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no immediate financial impact as a result of this agenda item.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
SUZIE PRICE
COUNCILWOMAN, THIRD DISTRICT
LENA GONZALEZ
COUNCILWOMAN, FIRST DISTRICT
ROBERTO URANGA
COUNCILMEMBER, SEVENTH DISTRICT
AL AUSTIN
COUNCILMAN, EIGHTH DISTRICT