Monthly Archives: July 2017

SPARC: A Unique Arts Crawl Showcase

Artist Mary Beth Heffernan has accomplished something that many fine artists strive to achieve; she has effectively conveyed a feeling of balance between life...

UPDATE: It’s the Summer Celebration of the Arts in South Pasadena

Stop into the South Pasadenan headquarters for some freshly brewed Jones Coffee or a glass of wine, view some art and say hello. We...

The Norton Simon Museum’s Popular Summer Concert Series Returns

The Norton Simon Museum is pleased to announce its 2017 Summer Concert Series. Featuring musical performances held in the Museum’s theater on select Saturday...

Science on the Go Animal Show at the South Pasadena Public Library

On Wednesday July 19th at 3:00 p.m., the Science on the Go Animal Show will lead a journey through the animal kingdom with live...

Shakespeare’s As You Like It Comes to Antaeus

One of the Bard’s most popular and delightful romantic comedies, As You Like It, opens July 27 at Antaeus Theatre Company in Glendale. Antaeus...

The Norton Simon Museum Presents the Film Series When L.A. Grew Up: Galka Scheyer’s...

Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Maven of Modernism: Galka Scheyer in California, critic David Kipen organizes a film series that charts the years between...

Contemporary Sculptures and Paintings by Shenping Wang to be presented at South Pasadena Library...

The South Pasadena Summer Arts Crawl, a “Neighborhood-Night-on-the-Town”, will take place from 5 pm to 9 pm on Saturday, July 15 with a variety...

Comic About Town, Vance Sanders

A South Pasadenan for over 30 years, Vance Sanders is known to many as a coach, father, volunteer, comedian and all around nice guy....

South Pasadena Little League 11 year old Major Baseball All Stars win the 2017...

The District 16 All Star Tournament kicked off at South Pasadena’s own Nelson field. South Pasadena Little League (SPLL) hosted this year’s tournament where...

Divergent Crossfit – Welcome to the Neighborhood

Saturday saw a dynamic Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Divergent Crossfit as they welcomed South Pasadenan dignitaries along with hundreds of friends...

Grateful Dads Kick Off Summer Concerts In The Park

The Grateful Dads kicked off South Pasadena’s Summer Concerts in the Park this weekend at Garfield Park with a rousing concert that had South...

Looking for a Few Good Ears and Eyes

I recently attended the annual Neighborhood Watch (NW) Block Captain meeting hosted by the South Pasadena Police Department. They’re looking to widen membership to...

The Hootenanny that is Wine & Song Wednesdays

Since 2009, singers, songwriters, musicians and their fans have been gathering at Wine & Song, the “midweek, spirit-lifting hootenanny.” The weekly event, produced and...

Kesha Returns

Kesha Rose Sebert, known by her stage name Ke$ha, released her new single, Praying, after a 4 year hiatus. This marks her first steps...

Divergent Crossfit Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Come out to the official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony at Divergent Crossfit in South Pasadena! Located right on the corner of Mission and...

The Elliott Caine Quintet plays Vroman’s Bookstore

The Elliott Caine Quintet (EC-trumpet, Scott Gilman-tenor sax, Peter Smith-piano, Bill Markus-bass, Kenny Elliott-drums) performs at the courtyard of Vroman's Bookstore, 659 East Colorado...

Town Hall with Assembly Member Chris Holden Tonight

The South Pasadena Democratic Club will be holding a Town Hall meeting tonight with assembly member Chris Holden. The meeting will be at the...

ALERT: West Nile Virus Reported in Alhambra

A 36 year old male is reported to have contracted West Nile virus from a mosquito bite near his home in Alhambra. Sources say the...

Upcoming SPEF Summer Camps to Keep Kids Active

Summer School is almost out and SPEF has some terrific camps lined up to keep our kids busy and active in the coming weeks....

Festival of Balloons Draws Thousands to Independence Day Festivities

The Festival of Balloons and 4th of July celebrations are South Pasadena core traditions. Thousands line Mission Street while representatives from the various communities...

Families Gather for Fireworks Display at SPHS

Every  4th of July about 7pm, families start piling out of their cars along Oak and Rollin Street with their picnic blankets and chairs...

Esprit de Corps | A Triumph of the Human Spirit

A loaf of bread. A canvas. A tea ritual. A letter. These things have become treasured, precious commodities in a world gone mad. We...

The Story of The Grateful Dads

If you’ve lived in South Pasadena for a number of years, then chances are you know The Grateful Dads. But perhaps some of the...

Grand Marshall Glen Duncan Book Signing on the 4th at Garfield Park

Our very own Glen Duncan - 'Mr.Route 66" and Grand Marshall of this years Festival of Balloons- will be autographing copies of 'Route 66...

South Pasadenans Gather at Library Park for Patriotic Concert by Colburn Adult Wind Symphony

Just days before our grand 4th of July celebration, Colburn Adult Wind Symphony gave a free concert at Library Park in celebration of Independence...

Fabulous Four Founders Honored at 35th Anniversary of Friends Bookstore

On a picture perfect day in South Pasadena, the ‘Fabulous Four’ Founders of the Friends of South Pasadena Public Library Bookstore were honored with...

Get Your Golden Ticket! Young Stars Theatre Presents Willy Wonka Jr!

It is astounding what YST is able to produce after a two week summer theatre camp! Casting, blocking, learning songs, learning their lines, creating...

South Pasadenan Handy Dandy Parade Lineup 2017

Hello fellow South Pasadenans! Here's a quick and easy guide for tomorrow's 4th of July Parade! Have a safe 4th everyone and see you...

Yosemite Trip – Life-Changing for SPHS Seniors

Seniors at South Pasadena High School have a marvelous opportunity to participate in a very special trip to Yosemite. Past participants have described the...

Seventy-Year Old 710 Freeway Extension Finally Retired by Metro

Citizens of South Pasadena have declared "7-4 Day" as a day of liberty finally displacing Metro's Toll Tunnel with a new plan to serve...
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