Artists wanted & Farmers market

Calling artists, musicians and photographers

Visual artists and photographers are wanted for “Art in the Plaza,” scheduled to be held in Kennedy Plaza outside City Hall on Sundays from May 16 to Nov. 14. This new initiative partners all of the local Long Beach arts organizations and will provide their members with the opportunity to exhibit and sell their art. Musicians will have an opportunity to perform in a public venue and sell their CD's and merchandise. For further information and exhibit updates, contact Scott Evers at www.artintheplaza.weebly.com. Musicians interested in performing in the Plaza can contact Johanna Mathieson at aip4arts@gmail.com.

Farmers market returns

The Farmers Market will have its season opening in Kennedy Plaza, outside Long Beach City Hall, on May 5. The market will be opened from 11 a.m. to 7p.m. each Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until November. In addition to fresh fruit, vegetables, juices, organic bread and fish, market vendors will offer dairy products, hand made body care soaps and lotions. For information visit Kennedy Plaza Farmers Market at www.longbeachny.org.