By May S. Ruiz The Huntington in San Marino officially launched its yearlong centennial celebration on Thursday, September 5, 2019. During her welcome speech at Rothenberg Hall, Huntington President Karen R. Lawrence expressed how Henry E. Huntington’s vision and legacy will live on in the next century. “As I look out at you, the leaders…
One of Thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious international events, the Breeders’ Cup, will be headed to Santa Anita Park in Arcadia for a record-breaking 10th time on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2. After a two-year hiatus since the Breeders’ Cup was held at “The Great Race Place,” the 36th running of the Breeders’ Cup, featuring 14 championship…
Free day at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, the third Tuesday of each month, is so popular that to ensure an enjoyable visitor experience, advance tickets will be required beginning in September. The tickets are free but limited. Reservations must be made in advance due to high demand and limited parking. Online…
By May S. Ruiz A Noise Within (ANW) opens its 2019-2020 season ‘They Played with Fire’ with the California premiere of Nick Dear’s ‘Frankenstein.’ Adapted from the original novel by Mary Shelley and directed by Michael Michetti, it is a stand-alone production from August 11 to September 8, 2019. Michael Manuel, who was last seen…
Its official: The circus is in town! Arcadia Weekly was present for the ribbon cutting ceremony at Circus Vargas, now performing Aug. 15-25 at Santa Anita Park. Under the big top they promise their audience, “two unforgettable hours of nonstop action and adventure.” The theme this year is an ode to a bygone era and what…
Preserving an American Tradition Like No Other The big one is back with “The Greatest of Ease” bringing acrobats, daredevils and flying trapeze. Join in celebrating Circus Vargas’ 50th anniversary extravaganza, a homage to the golden era of circus in America in Arcadia at Santa Anita park August 13 – 18. All aboard the spectacular…
The City of Arcadia’s free 2019 summer concert and movie series is here, so make sure you don’t miss out on the fun. The summer concerts and movies are both on Thursday evenings. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and movies at dusk on the west lawn between City Hall and the Police Department (240 W….
The City of Arcadia’s free 2019 summer concert and movie series will be held on Aug. 1, so make sure you don’t miss out on the fun. The summer concerts and movies are both on Thursday evenings. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and movies at dusk on the west lawn between City Hall and the…
The magical lantern art festival unveils new and interactive displays on Nov. 9. The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden (301 N. Baldwin Ave.) brings back the Moonlight Forest for a second year due to overwhelming support from the community. This year the Moonlight Forest is bigger and brighter than ever with two new…
Photogenic Arcadia has been the backdrop for Hollywood movies for decades. At the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage there will be a celebration for the 8th Annual “Arcadia at The Movies” program. The event will be held on Aug. 10, at 7:30 p.m. A pre-movie talk about the movie, “Hells Angels” (1930) and cast will…
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