By May S. Ruiz Pasadena is only 12 miles from the hustle and bustle of downtown Los Angeles, but you’d never know it if you are a resident of its canyon area. Here, busy activity comes from the bears, mountain lions, and exotic wildlife that call it home. Human residents are used to observing animals…
By Destiny Torres Imagine spending your young years attending your local public schools from kindergarten to high school. Graduation day arrives and you’re amongst your friends while your parents fail to hold back their tears as they cheer for you in the bleachers. Over the summer, your former classmates are preparing to attend their choice…
Virtual Off the Page, the series of staged readings presented online by Sierra Madre Playhouse, next presents streamed performances of “The Realistic Joneses” by Will Eno. The reading will be accessible online via the streaming service of ShowTix4U on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 at 7 p.m. PST and on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 4 p.m….
“Show Your Creativity” COVID-19 relief grant and public art works funds now available La Plaza de Cultura y Artes’ (La Plaza) Eastside Arts Initiative (EAI) has announced two new granting programs for fall to help support artists and arts organizations serving eastern Los Angeles County. The two programs will make a total of $75,000 available to…
This year, due to health and safety restrictions regarding COVID-19, the 67th Arcadia Festival of Bands will take place on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 as a virtual parade. More than 12 schools from across Southern California with their band, color guard, drum majors, and drum line will participate. Historical videos from past Arcadia Festival of…
By May S. Ruiz Wouldn’t it be great to travel 5,000 miles and see the breathtaking beauty of Scotland during lockdown? With some modern technology and illusion techniques, we can take in all the magic this land has to offer from our very own living room. The Broad Stage has co-commissioned the West Coast premiere…
Feeling cooped up in the house? Join a game of drive-in bingo at the Community Center parking lot (365 Campus Drive). The event for seniors 50 and older will be held on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 10-11:30 a.m. The family drive-in bingo event for all ages will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10-11:30…
Illusionist, mentalist and performance artist Scott Silven takes his audience on a mesmerizing crossing from their homes to his in rural Scotland in “The Journey,” performed live and online, for an initial two-week run from Oct. 20 through Nov. 15. The West Coast Premiere of “The Journey” is co-commissioned and presented by The Broad Stage. …
Arcadia Public Library is offering free online creative writing workshops through November. The workshops are taught by Arcadia High School student and published writer, Audrey Sloeng, who is completing her Girl Scout Gold Award. Each workshop focuses on a different genre—journaling, flash stories, poetry, song writing, and free writing—and lets teens express themselves and share…
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses has announced its first-ever Dia de los Muertos art competition, a celebration of art. In partnership with Concamin, EWomenMX, Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles and the Roybal Foundation, the Tournament of Roses will award scholarships and gift cards to three winners in three age categories: 4-8, 9-13 and 14-18. A…
