By Destiny Torres In celebration of Black History Month, I’ve gathered a short list of my favorite books by African American authors. Ranging from memoirs to non-fiction, these five picks are perfect for a night in. 1. “The Hate You Give” by Angie Thomas I am not the first person to rave about this book,…
Discover the fascinating botany of love and lust during this special night hike exclusively for adults on Valentine’s Day. You’ll impress friends and family with these takeaways: Why do we give roses to our sweethearts? What are the quirky botanical origins of the birth control pill? The Valentine’s Day event will begin at the Los…
The cast and crew of Arcadia Stage Theatre Company are taking on Disney’s “Newsies: The Musical.” Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this Disney musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. After Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices…
By May S. Ruiz Very few of us realize that the Pasadena we know and live in today was built in the early 20th century by dreamers with grand visions who settled here from the Midwest and the East Coast. The Pasadena Museum of History (PMH) offers a compelling look at the most flourishing period in Pasadena’s…
Arcadia High School and the Arcadia Music Club are proud to host Southern California Percussion Alliance’s (SCPA) first indoor percussion competition of the 2020 season on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. The competition will start at 4 p.m. in the Arcadia High School North Gym and continue until the awards are announced at 9 p.m. See…
By May S. Ruiz If audiences who are watching ‘The Father’ at the Pasadena Playhouse are dazed and bewildered, then it would have spectacularly accomplished showing us what goes on in the mind of someone afflicted with dementia. Written by Florian Zeller and translated by Christopher Hampton, ‘The Father’ has been acclaimed on two continents….
By Susan Motander It is the year of the rat in the Chinese zodiac and it starts on Saturday, Jan. 25. Legend has it that the Jade Emperor said the order of the zodiac would be determined by which of the animals arrived at his party first or who won a race he arranged (the myths…
Rack ‘em up and join a single elimination 8-ball billiards tournament and lunch. Winner will receive a $50 gift card and bragging rights. There will be a special prize for the runner-up and raffle prizes throughout the event. The tournament will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Arcadia…
This Chinese New Year, Pasadena will celebrate the “Year of the Rat” with a handful of festive events honoring the holiday, starting Jan. 25. For more information about what to do, see and eat in Pasadena on this special day, see below. The Langham Huntington, Pasadena To celebrate the Chinese New Year, the historic 4-star…
Explore the development of motion pictures Developing technologies transformed the world in the early 20th century. There were new ways to travel, to communicate, and to be entertained. In the early 1900s, Pasadena residents flocked to movie theaters, including Clune’s, the Crown, the Strand, and Jensen’s. It was an exciting way to enjoy a new art form….
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