Share: It may not have been a lively crowd, but the panel stayed until closing at the Pasadena Library to discuss the impact of war on communities. One hour wasn’t enough, they needed two. Actually, America may need another 40 years. Follow:
ArtNight 2017: Space horses, pink wigs, and dancing
Share: The night was alive with the sound of culture at the annual ArtNight in Pasadena. Live music on every corner, a roto-scape film about police brutality by Lisa Mann and Yo-yo Lin played on the walls of City Hall, and a pink world of cherry blossoms made up a whimsical experience unique as the event itself each year it comes around. Follow:
Pasadena takes part in celebrating Irish arts
Share: When celebrating St Patrick’s Day, many seem to boil it down to going to a bar, and thanking the Irish for an excuse to drink early on a weekend. While there’s nothing wrong with that, this past weekend’s festivities also included some events that celebrated not just the Irish tradition of drinking, but also the culture, history, and people of Ireland. Follow:
Home is where the Brewed Bar is
Share: Of the many hip cafes or chain stores where Pasadena locals buy coffee with their names spelled incorrectly on their cup, Home Brewed Bar stands apart from the shops with a “grab-and-go” camaraderie. With every drink made to order and staff members learning the name of every person who walks in, Home Brewed Bar strives to create a coffee community where customers find themselves at home in their intimate location in Old Town. Follow:
The imaginative world of puppetry
Share: In the modern world, where news of politics and financial crises flood lives of many people, society has started forgetting the joyful components of life, such as spending time watching a good comedy show or attending a theater, instead of getting bogged down by the burdens of everyday routine. Follow:
Tips anyone?
Share: It started out as an average Saturday night at work — my phone buzzed, I accepted the order and blindly followed my phone’s directions to Old Town, where I stopped, not in front of the usual fast food chain or grocery store, but in front of a sex shop. Follow:
New coffee shop features hipster-zen vibe in Pasadena
Share: Hidden just about a block further down the street from the vastly popular Urth Caffé in Pasadena, the Art+Science Cafe is the perfect spot for anyone who shuns mainstream coffee chains. Follow:
Little felt animals take over Pasadena art gallery
Share: In a small, quiet corner of Union Street and Arroyo Parkway, sits an eccentric art shop that showcases works as placid as the almost unnoticeable venue yet as powerful in meaning as the images they depict. Follow:
Audio Element bringing good vibes to local audiophiles
Share: Hidden among that many shops in Old Town Pasadena, Audio Element brought together many audiophiles for a night full of fun conversation, cozy relaxation, and most importantly, the love-appreciation for records and turntables during their most recent Bring Your Own Vinyl night. Follow:
The Castle Green: escape the reality and enter the history
Share: Old Town Pasadena has always been known by its historical buildings and the way it encompasses the enchanting atmosphere of the city. However, there is one establishment that stands out among the others by its architectural beauty and mystery. The Castle Green is a separate world in the heart of Old Town where time has come to a standstill. Passing by this place, it’s hard to guess whether it’s a hotel, an apartment complex or just an ancient building with historical value. After taking …