Part 4: other artifacts By Galen Patterson The McCaslin family did not want to demolish Anoakia. The property was an institution, and they knew it. The family tried work out different ways to preserve the property, but in the end, developing was the decision they came to. The original owner within the McCaslin family, Lowry…
Fascinated by Arcadia history? Stop by the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage for a hot cup of coffee on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. where local historians will share new, original research on the history of Arcadia. Franklin Cheng, vice president of the Taiwanese American Historical Society, will be discussing the history of Taiwan…
By Galen Patterson Riyo Sato was a developing artist by the time she was detained in 1942. She was sent to Santa Anita Park, where she waited out a portion of the war in captivity before being transferred to Wyoming, to a different detention facility called “Heart Mountain.” Cameras were confiscated within the detention camps….
By Galen Patterson On a sunny Saturday afternoon in late November, Dr. Dana Hicks, curator of the Gilb Museum, invited Arcadia Weekly on a behind-the-scenes tour of museum grounds. Visitors enter the building and are immediately met by a lotus-shaped fountain. The old metal sculpture stands near the wall, stripped of its former glory as…
Take a break from Arcadia’s Annual Snow Festival and enjoy a special program of traditional Balinese shadow puppet storytelling at the Lauber Museum Education Center on Dec. 1 at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are required and there is limited seating for this unique event. Free tickets will be available at the Gilb Museum of…
The photography of Arcadia resident Jenny Fung will be on exhibit at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia History through Saturday, Dec. 29. This exhibit focuses on the abstract concepts of linear images of Arcadia and how they bring profound introspection and meaning. For more information, call (626) 574-5440 or visit the Gilb Museum’s webpage. The…
The Gilb Museum is offering Scout programming free of charge to local Arcadia Girl Scout troops and Cub Scout dens. Programs may be reserved on Fridays or Saturdays at 10 a.m. or 1:30pm. Programs generally run 2 hours, unless noted otherwise. Requests must be received at least two weeks prior to the requested date of…
By Staff The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage will be open for a special “after hours” event on Saturday, May 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. They invite the public to join them in enjoying wine, cheese, fine art, and live acoustic music. This event will feature the Gilb’s current exhibit of vibrant watercolors, “Here…
Story and Photos By Malak Habbak On Jan. 21, the day a gender gathered on the streets to protest misogyny, racism and xenophobia across the globe, June Berk, 85, spent her day at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage looking at an exhibit on opening day that spoke to a tragic time in her…
The Arcadia Travelers are a group of active men and women, age 50 and over, who enjoy day trips, extended travel opportunities, fellowship, and fun. Currently there are 400 plus members and they invite you to join them and explore the possibilities that await you. There meetings are held the fourth Friday of each…
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