Monthly Archives: April 2018
SPMS Students Cross Borders with Books
Students at South Pasadena Middle School learned last week that they have a “superpower.”
And Mitali Perkins, author of this year’s “Read It Forward”...
Five Exciting Performances Rock the Library Carnegie Stage for the Eclectic Music Festival on...
Five dynamic, diverse musical performances will rock the Library ‘Carnegie Stage’ Concert for the Eclectic Music Festival on Saturday, April 28 starting at 3 p.m. The Carnegie Stage is in...
Rep. Chu to Be Honored at 2018 Grammys on the Hill Awards
Washington, DC — Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) will be honored along with Rep. Doug Collins (GA-09) at tonight’s GRAMMYs on the Hill. In celebration of...
Assemblymember Holden’s Bill to Study Transit Pass Programs for Students Clears Assembly Transportation...
Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Chris Holden’s bill to study transit pass programs for students, Assembly Bill 2304, cleared the Assembly Committee on Transportation today unanimously...
Rep. Chu Statement on Student Walkouts
Washington, DC — Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement on the student-led walkouts to protest Congressional inaction on gun violence:
“Because of the prevalence...
Country Sounds in South Pasadena | Filming Activity for Week of April 5 to...
Movies, commercials and student films are regularly filmed in South Pasadena because of its “anywhere in the U.S.A., according to the city’s Film Liaison...
New Park Attraction
South Pasadena city officials, girl scouts and community members gathered Sunday to celebrate the grand opening of the Little Free Library at Garfield Park....
Green Thumb Thursday
Learning about what is threatening the planet, local students created an art exhibit sponsored by the Natural Resources and Environmental Commission that highlights the...
Color Festival A Monster Hit For SPEF!
The South Pasadena Education Foundation celebrated spring with a burst of color at its third annual Color Festival last Saturday in the South Pasadena...
Celebrate Earth Day – Everyday!
Ever mindful of the important to clean up the environment, the City of South Pasadena was doing its part on Saturday as the not...
State Lawmakers and Advocates Announce Bills to Reduce Barriers to Economic Opportunity for Formerly...
SACRAMENTO--A coalition of state legislators and advocates today announced a package of criminal justice reform legislation affecting employment opportunities for Californians with prior convictions....
Doggy Day, with Cats Too!
It was a doggy dog world on Saturday at Garfield Park in South Pasadena.
A variety of breeds, joined by their owners, enjoyed idea weather...
‘Operation Cookie’ | Woman’s Club Plans for this Year
Members of the South Pasadena Woman’s Club are busy planning this year’s “Operation Cookie” event for hospitalized, homeless and veterans with special needs.
The event...
THE ADDAMS FAMILY – Full Disclosure, It’s a Smash!
Friday’s opening night of The Addams Family saw a full, boisterous house that simply could not get enough of this eclectic, dark and crazy...
SPARC the Eclectic
SPARC Music Stage @ Arroyo Outdoor
The South Pasadena Arts Council is pleased to present the following music groups at Arroyo Outdoor, 915 meridian Ave,...
Earth Day Extravaganza
South Pasadena’s Earth Day in the Park on Sunday will feature a full afternoon of family fun. Included are a garden tour, plant swap,...
Taste of South Pasadena Connects Community Once Again
Some rode bikes, others pushed baby strollers while most just casually walked up and down the streets and avenues enjoying Tuesday night’s Taste of...
Weekly WISPPA Newsletter | Week of April 18, 2018
Next WISPPA Meeting: Saturday, May 5th at 9:00. Refreshments will be served beginning at 8:30. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we are pleased...
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Opens Friday! One Weekend Only!
The South Pasadena High School Drama Department is proud to present their spring musical, The Addams Family – Friday April 20 at 7pm, Saturday...
Maureen and The Mercury Five Scheduled to Strum Up the Eclectic
Sultry rock runs through the veins of Maureen and The Mercury Five. According to their website, Maureen and The Mercury Five Bring, also known...
Angel Town Combo at The Eclectic
Angel Town Combo recently rocked The Eclectic preview party and will now be featured on the Vave Stage at South Pasadena’s Eclectic Music Festival...
Little Silver Hearts Play The Eclectic
Little Silver Hearts is playing the Main Stage at The Eclectic at 3pm on April 28th. The band will be performing alt. country and...
Assemblymember Holden’s Bill to Study Transit Pass Programs for Students Clears Assembly Transportation Committee
Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Chris Holden’s bill to study transit pass programs for students, Assembly Bill 2304, cleared the Assembly Committee on Transportation today...
Eclectic Hits the Library
This year the Carnegie Stage in the Library Community Room will host five free musical performances as part of the Eclectic Music Festival. The...
Los Angeles Clarinet Choir makes its way to South Pasadena
The internationally acclaimed Los Angeles Clarinet Choir --15 musicians performing on soprano, sopranino, alto, bass and contrabass clarinets under the direction of Margaret Thornhill...
Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Spring Concert
CELEBRATES BERNSTEIN’S 100TH BIRTHDAY AND INCLUDES
WORKS BY ESA-PEKKA SALONEN, GRIEG, FAURÉ AND OTHERS
Concert also Bridges LACC’s Distinguished Artistic Lineage, Heralding Tomlinson,
who is Stepping Down...
Veterans Voice Suicide Concerns
It’s an alarming number that members of the Wellness Works organization hope will dwindle over time.
“I know, it’s a lot,” said Joseph Palesano, after...
UPDATE: Gunman Fires at White Van in South Pasadena
SHOTS FIRED | South Pasadena:
A 22-year-old Pasadena man told South Pasadena police early Monday morning that a motorist shot at his vehicle as they...
Local Fundraiser for John Chiang, Candidate for Governor
By Sean Abajian, Vice President of the South Pasadena Democratic Club
A fundraiser for gubernatorial candidate John Chiang was held in South Pasadena last Sunday,...