Share: In a day and age when over-stated beauty and immaculacy are the standard, The Dark visions exhibit at The Norton Simon Museum wallows in the realm of the dark, desperate, and ugly. Follow:
Pastry chef opens cafe to satisfy Pasadena’s sweet tooth
Share: Since its grand opening nearly four weeks ago, Pasadena’s newest cafe Moyo has the potential to become one of the city’s several renowned sweet spots. The cakery/cafe is slowly but surely building a glowing reputation with its additive and preservative-free delicacies, as well as its peacefully picturesque atmosphere. Follow:
Free film festival coming to Pasadena
Share: Looking for some local family fun this summer? The Old Pasadena Management District and One Colorado are presenting the Old Pasadena Summer Cinema Festival. Beginning Friday, July 8th through Saturday, July 30th, 5 locations throughout Old Pasadena will be screening free movies for the public to enjoy. Follow:
Nightmarket transforms Santa Anita Park
Share: Santa Anita Park was once again transformed into the largest Asian-themed night market in the country as the 626 Nightmarket celebrated its 5 year anniversary. Dozens of live performers, a vast array of asian culinary selections, and crowds as far as the eye could see were among the festivities as the 626 Nightmarket raged into the late hours of the night this past weekend. Follow:
A food and cultural gem from Armenia hidden in North Pasadena
Share: Hear the word ‘dumplings’, and one might immediately be reminded of the Asian delicacy of tender meats and soft vegetables wrapped up in clouds of soft dough. But that’s the east side of Asia. Follow:
Sizzling All Star Jazz heats up full house in Arcadia
Share: As you walk into the Arcadia Blues Club, a small and intimate venue with the lights dimmed and the walls filled with posters of famous musicians like BB King and Jimi Hendrix, tables are set right in front of the small stage for the audience to sit and watch the performers. As the venue continues to fill at 8 o’clock it is show time, and the PCC All Star Band takes the stage. Follow:
Eight years strong, Record Store Day sees another day of success
Share: 26-year-old Chad Thompson waited patiently in line at Pasadena’s own Canterbury Records, hopeful in grabbing one of the only 15,000 copies in the world of Star Wars: The Force Awakens soundtrack. This special edition vinyl is imprinted with the iconic image of the Millennium Falcon being chased by two Imperial fighters. Follow:
Canterbury Records offers vintage to modern fare
Share: As record stores find themselves dwindling in numbers, one record store manages to stay in competition with the ever-changing music industry. Follow:
Amara Coffee: Venezuelan fare with sophistication and charm
Share: The smell of coffee beans, sugary treats and delicious sandwiches permeates the air in Amara Coffee and Chocolate, the tiny shop on South Raymond Avenue in Pasadena bathed in calming brown and earth tones. By far, Amara serves some of the smoothest, nuttiest and most flavorful coffee in the PCC area. Follow:
Omoto Café: Driving in new customers
Share: Drawing customers in with a chalkboard sign outside its door featuring Darth Vader on one side and a stormtrooper on the other, the motorcycle-themed Omoto Café is a new edition to the coffee culture of Pasadena. Follow: