Share: In a small, Prairie School style house just behind the Fuller Theological Seminary school, a group of women, mostly retired and of older age, got together for their monthly social, in which they enjoyed a gourmet lunch, were shown a fashion show orchestrated by Eileen Gerber, a traveling boutique owner, and listened to a speech delivered by motivational speaker Carol Guttman. Follow:
Memorial commemorates Armenian Genocide
Elected officials, police, clergy, prominent activists, and the Armenian community all turned out to attend the unveiling ceremony of the Armenian Genocide Memorial at Memorial Park in Pasadena earlier this month.
‘Eats on the Streets’ offers a taste of South Pasadena
Organized by the Rotary Club of South Pasadena, the Fourth Annual Taste of South Pasadena, hosted last Wednesday, allowed participants to sample food from select restaurants and enjoy Garagiste Festival wines.
Movie theater displays art on canvas
Share: There’s a sense of harmony in Laemmle Playhouse 7 on Colorado. Maybe there’s harmony in the warm colors of paintings that line the gray walls, or perhaps it’s instilled in the moments caught in photographs. Maybe it’s in the smell of popcorn just down the hall. Wherever it is, there’s an eyeful at the theater, and it’s bringing local artists, filmmakers, and their enthusiasts together. April 16 marked the opening of the Pasadena Art Show ’15 at the historic theater. The exhibit was borne …
Instant books not rocket science: easy as an Espresso
Share: Beneath the foothills of the Angeles Crest Forest is the Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse, where PCC students and locals come for course suggested literature, art books, readings, a relaxing atmosphere and a “cuppa joe”. Follow:
Lions, dragons and drummers dance to celebrate Chinese culture
Share: Lions danced, dragons soared and drummers pounded to their own ethnic beat in the warm spring air as crowds gathered in a circle to watch on Thursday in Galloway Plaza at Pasadena City College (PCC). PCC and the PCC Global Club hosted Chinese Culture Day on campus and invited the Developing Virtue Boys School’s Lion and Dragon Dance and 24 Seasons Drumming clubs to perform and teach workshops for the fourth year in a row. Follow:
NBA legend brings the Magic to Pasadena
Share: “I love to win and I hate to lose.” That is Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr.’s attitude on life and all personal, athletic, and business ventures he pursues. Johnson, an NBA legend, a two-time Hall of Famer, part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, one of the most powerful entrepreneurs in the world, and philanthropist, explained this outlook to a full house last Wednesday at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Follow:
“Rocking” event brings together community to help end homelessness
Organized by Union Station Homeless Services, participants dressed up in rocker gear to race to end homelessness. Families, volunteers and sponsors gathered at Arcadia County Park this past Saturday to participate in the first annual Rockin’ for the Homeless 5K run/ walk.
Descanso Gardens hosts annual Cherry Blossom Festival
Located in La Cañada Flintridge among acres of woodland is Descanso Gardens. Formerly owned by Elias Boddy, this botanical garden hosts a plethora of horticultural displays as well as the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, held from March 21 to the 22, where visitors enjoy the cherry blossoms in bloom.
Live, Learn and Work Overseas
Share: Since 1961, the Peace Corps has promised the adventure of a lifetime while making an impact on a third world country of your choice. Tiffany Tai knows the benefits of being a Peace Corps volunteer first hand and says there is no better time to join than now. Follow: