Newest single showcases this young composer’s talent Composer Nico Cartosio is expected to release his new album, “The Longest Night in Limbo,” on April 17, 2019. His latest single, “Christmas on the Moon,” was release independently on Dec. 15 and will appear in the upcoming April album. Cartosio burst onto the scene in 2018, releasing…
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‘Ragtime: The Musical’ Goes on Stage at the Pasadena Playhouse
By May S. Ruiz The Pasadena Playhouse is presenting one of its most lavish productions yet – ‘Ragtime: The Musical.’ Directed by David Lee, with choreography by Mark Esposito and musical direction by Darryl Archibald, it is on stage from Tuesday, February 5 through Sunday, March 3, 2019. Danny Feldman, The Playhouse’s indefatigable Producing Artistic…
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Nature & Technology Collide to Produce Art in Arcadia
Dazzling contemporary art nights from Feb. 27-March 3 Digital Nature 2019 is an art exhibit featuring unique, site-specific artworks projected onto the night landscape of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Inspired by the natural world and technology, a group of contemporary artists explore themes as diverse as butterfly camouflage, bird songs and…
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Great Views, Food and Thrills at Stratosphere Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
By Greg Aragon The Stratosphere stands out among other hotel-casinos in Las Vegas. Not only is the 1,149-foot-tall tower the tallest resort on The Strip, but it also boasts some of the scariest rides I’ve ever seen up close – including one that I actually experienced. My recent getaway to the Stratosphere began when a…
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Attend a Dinner and Concert to Benefit Arcadia High School Orchestras
“Silver 25th Anniversary” is this year’s theme for Arcadia High School’s annual Orchestra Benefit Dinner and Concert. This annual event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at the Arcadia Masonic Center (50 W. Duarte Road). The hors d’oeuvres reception and silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m. Dress is formal attire. Twenty-five years ago,…
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‘Othello’ Takes the Stage at A Noise Within
By May S. Ruiz William Shakespeare’s ‘Othello,’ A Noise Within’s fifth production in its 2018-2019 season, will be on stage from February 10 through April 28. Directed by Jessica Kubzansky, it stars Wayne T. Carr in the title role, Angela Gulner as Desdemona, Tania Verafield as Emilia, and Michael Manuel as Iago. Manuel graciously agrees…
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Jason Robert Band Performing Debut at the Arcadia Blues Club
Friday, Feb. 8 at Arcadia Blues Club at 7 p.m. High Desert singer, songwriter and guitarist Jason Robert makes his performing debut at the Arcadia Blues Club (16 E. Huntington Drive) on Friday, Feb. 8. The show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 if purchased in advance and $10 at the door. This event is for the…
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Arcadia Congregation Holds Inter-Faith Choral Concert
By Galen Patterson The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints hosted an inter-faith choral concert on Sunday, Jan. 27. More than 100 people of different faiths piled into the church hall for the supreme acoustic gathering that ensued. The performers numbered 19, though the program highlighted 21 by name. The performers would occasionally…
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Don’t Miss Global Game Jam 2019 at Mt Sierra College
Everyone is invited to this free and innovative weekend Mt Sierra College proudly announced recently that they will be hosting the 2019 Global Game Jam (GGJ) for the second year in a row. GGJ starts at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 25 and ends on Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. What is GGJ? GGJ is a…
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Arcadia Artist Vies for the Grand Prize in the ‘Illustrators of the Future’ Competition
By May S. Ruiz Qianjiao Ma, known to her friends as ‘Q,’ is a long way from her birthplace in Northern China but is very much at home in her adopted city of Arcadia. She is one of twelve ‘Illustrators of the Future’ winners to be honored during the 35th Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement…
