By Galen Patterson The evening of Nov. 10 was filled with mystery and celebration at Prince Erik Hall in Arcadia. For the second year, the Arcadia Historical Society has hosted a mystery dinner party with a crime based on actual Arcadian lives. The area outside the Hall is an open yard-like plot of land, known…
Online packages are available now for Santa Anita’s first-ever Winterfest, which will bring a veritable winter wonderland to the track’s spacious infield area. Offerings will include ice skating (on real ice), a Christmas tree lot, Santa’s Village (including a chance to meet Santa himself), Christmas carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, giant…
By Edwin Folven Rock ‘n’ roll fans rejoiced on Nov. 9 when Foreigner took the stage at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles Friday. The band with 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 top 30 hits showed why it remains one of the most popular rock groups of all time. Every song was culled from…
Originally published Nov. 5 @10:25 a.m. / Last updated Nov. 5 @1:18 p.m. By May S. Ruiz Tenor Todd Wilander grew up in Arcadia, attended Arcadia High School in the late 1980s, then went to California State University in Los Angeles (Cal State). Little did he know then that he would be traveling the globe,…
By May S. Ruiz A decade ago there would have been no place to take in a Panto show in Southern California. But in 2010 the Lythgoes, known for their creativity and involvement in television hits ‘American Idol’ and ‘So You Think You Can Dance,’ changed all that when they mounted their first Panto production…
A window into the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Join Artes Vocales Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd (400 W. Duarte Road in Arcadia) for an enchanted evening of music and dance, inspired by the traditions and customs of Latin American countries that celebrate the lives of…
Circus Vargas delivers the ultimate entertainment extravaganza, and preserves an American tradition like no other. Debuting their latest, new and amazing animal-free production in Arcadia, Circus Vargas’ much-anticipated and final 2018 performances will be held in Santa Anita Park located at 285 W. Huntington Drive, Nov. 15-26. Always fun for the entire family, Circus Vargas’…
By Alex Cordero What does Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 mean to you? Is it just another day at the office? Do you perhaps change your day to day routine and turn off all the lights in your house in an attempt to avoid trick-or-treaters at your door? Or are you part of the millions…
By Jeff Davis This month I visited the art studio of Aneesa Shami, (etsy.com/shop/AShami, facebook.com/aneesashamistudio, @aneesashami), a fiber artist at the Hawthorne Arts Complex; a massive art studio facility located near SpaceX and Tesla off the 105 Freeway and Crenshaw Boulevard. Aneesa grew up in Overland Park, Kan. (a suburb near Kansas City), and like…
By Galen Patterson The San Gabriel Valley Air Fair is scheduled for Oct. 27-28. The Air Fare celebrates flight in the San Gabriel Valley annually and offers rides to patrons. This year is geared toward family entertainment, according to organizer Gabe Lopez. Mission Flight, a volunteer organization of pilots, will be taking children with special…
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