Monthly Archives: September 2023

Old School at the Museum: A Century of Memories Through “Copa de Oro”

As the vibrant young minds of South Pasadena venture into the new academic year, we invite them and the community to take a nostalgic...
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Nutrition and Brain Health

Nutrition and Brain Health Smart study habits aren’t the only way to ensure you do well in school. Proper nutrition can have a positive impact...

EVICTION: You Can Help Shape Policy in South Pasadena | An Important Survey for...

At the direction of the South Pasadena City Council, the City Hall is developing a 'Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance'.  The ordinance is intended...
PHOTO: provided by Twohey's | The South Pasadenan | Twohey's is located on Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena

TWOHEY’S to Celebrate 80th Anniversary as a Family-Owned Local Landmark

Twohey’s Restaurant, a staple of the San Gabriel Valley dining scene, is celebrating its 80th anniversary as a family-owned local landmark. Since its founding...
PHOTO: Mike Palma | The South Pasadenan | Amy Brenneman and Anders Keith in The Sound Inside on stage at Pasadena Playhouse.

The Sound Inside | A Twisty Ride at Pasadena Playhouse

Pasadena Playhouse has opened their new season with a spellbinding new production of Adam Rapp’s “The Sound Inside”. With beautifully crafted prose and intricately...
PHOTO: provided by USC Trojan Affiliates | The South Pasadenan | Local author Janet Webb

USC Trojan Affiliates Hosts Local Author Janet Webb

USC Trojan Affiliates, a philanthropic and social women’s group, of the University of Southern California invites alumni, parents, and friends to attend their upcoming...
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Get Organized | THE NEAT FREAK LA

Friends have been calling Mike Mawhinney a neat freak for years. “I would walk into a friend’s place and go, “okay, what’s up with...
PHOTO: provided by Brad Colerick | The South Pasadenan | Eric Ramsey and Summer Woods.

Wine & Song | September 13 Eric Ramsey and Summer Woods

Wine & Song continues their residency at Lost Parrot Cafe this Wednesday, September 13, with the music stylings of Eric Ramsey and Summer Woods....

This is not ‘homeless’, This is Something Else: We Need New Language & Immediate...

Immediately on the border of South Pasadena there is an 'RV encampment' that locals say "needs to be removed and the once vibrant park...

First West Nile Virus Death Reported in LA County

MEDIA RELEASE September 7, 2023 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed the first death due to West Nile virus (WNV)...
PHOTO: provided by SPHS Booster Club | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Booster Club board members: Bottom Row L-R: Stephanie Burchardt, Megan Gardner, Toby Bangar (with Ember), Nichole Dunville, Kristin Wingard, Kristen Swift Middle Row L-R: Aman Thind, Rachel Fox, Jill Olsen, David Zeiger, Eric Chabot, Amy Davis Jones Top Row L-R: Bill Buckley, Val Huntley, Dan Wakumoto, Principal John Eldred, Interim Athletic Director CB Richards

TIGER BOOSTERS are Back in Action at SPHS

The Tiger Boosters kicked off the 2023/24 school year with their new board on August 22nd. This marks the 53rd year of Tiger Boosters...
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COMEDY at Lost Parrot Cafe

LIVE at Lost Parrot Cafe offers a night of refreshing laughter and drinks at South Pasadena’s favorite hidden gem and neighborhood cafe! Hosted by...

Pave Paradise and Put up A Parking Lot ♩♬… Really? | South Pasadena Residents...

Dear South Pasadena Residents, I find myself compelled to address a pressing concern that stands to redefine the very fabric of our beloved town. What little...
PHOTO: Al Seib | The South Pasadenan | The 95th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

The Academy Announces New Date for 14th Governors Awards

MEDIA RELEASE LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced the 14th Governors Awards will be held on Tuesday,...
PHOTO: provided by Brad Colerick | The South Pasadenan | Gráinne Hunt and Clayton Chaney with Philip Glenn.

WINE & SONG | Lost Parrothead Night – Wear Your Hawaiian Shirt – August...

It's Lost Parrothead Night at Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe in honor of Jimmy Buffet. Wear your Hawaiian shirt and join the...
PHOTO: Jeff Lorch | The South Pasadenan | Pasadena Playhouse - The State Theater of California | TONY AWARDS

PASADENA PLAYHOUSE Announces New Board Leadership Team

Media Release September 5, 2023, Pasadena, CA |  Pasadena Playhouse is thrilled to announce a new slate of Board officers:  Erin Baker (Chair), Julie Gutierrez...

Arroyo Project 3-Par Asks Citizens to Make Voices Heard Regarding Golf Course

Citizens representing Arroyo Project 3-Par are inviting golfers and concerned citizens to make their voices heard at the upcoming City Council Meeting on September...

Letter to the Editor | Save Our 18 Hole Arroyo Golf Course

Dear City Council and Community Members, I have lived in South Pasadena for more than 35 years now. My children grew up and graduated from...
PHOTO: Craig Schwartz | The South Pasadenan | Kacie Rogers, Akilah A. Walker, and Mildred Marie Langford in "The Bluest Eye" on stage at A Noise Within.

THE BLUEST EYE at A Noise Within

Of all the theatre companies who made pledges to diversify what is presented on their stages in the wake of the racial reckoning of...
PHOTO: Daniel Reichert | The South Pasadenan | Kasey Mahaffy is “Puck” in A Noise Within's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is funny, impactful and moving at A Noise Within

Funny, impactful and moving, A Noise Within’s delightful yet deeply resonant production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare is set to open...
HOTBOX VINTAGE in South Pasadena on Mission Street launches massive new vintage shopping website: hotboxvintage.com featuring fast browsing, great product search, & 1000's of items to shop - online nation-wide.

Hotbox Vintage: Your Online Goldmine for Vintage Fashion Finds

Let's go shopping! You know how we're always on the prowl for the next best thing in the style scene, right? Well, enter the...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | James Down plays for South Pasadena High School 2023-24 season

James Dowd Continues Family Football Legacy

One of the keys for South Pasadena's varsity football team success this year is one of their biggest returning players, James Dowd. Not only...
PHOTO: provided by SPTOR | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena's Rose float design for 2024, Boogie Fever.

South Pasadena Rose Parade Float Design Announced | Boogie Fever

It is official! The design for the South Pasadena self-built float that will travel down Colorado Boulevard in the Jan. 1, 2024, Rose Parade®...
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THE SOUND INSIDE Kicks Off New Season at Pasadena Playhouse

Not everything is as it seems behind the ivy-covered walls of Yale, where an unlikely bond leads to an unthinkable favor. Writing professor Bella...

Bloom Report | August/September Blooming Flowers in South Pasadena

Stroll and drive along the streets of South Pasadena and you will be amazed at the wide variety of plants and trees that grow...
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