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Who is FORPBS?
FORPBS
Friends of Rec Park Bandshell
FORPBS is a 501.c.3 non-profit run by volunteers that want to support live music in East Long Beach - fiscally sponsored by Partners of Parks
FORPBS has the following goals
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Bring back the regular use of the historic landmark Bandshell.
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Focus on local talent and the involvement of our community’s youth.
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Raise funds over time through business and private donations for full renovation of the Bandshell.
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Create a lasting foundation that will promote the use and maintenance of the Bandshell for years to come.
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Bandshell History
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Since 1929, the Bandshell at Recreation Park in Long Beach has had a long history of hosting events from theatre to bands to high school graduations.​
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In recent years this registered Historic Landmark has been underutilized and fallen into some disrepair.​
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In coordination with and support from Partners of Parks we have created a new non-profit organization, Friends of Recreation Park Bandshell (FORPBS).