Monthly Archives: December 2023
Exclusive: Pasadena Rose Queen 2024 Naomi Stillitano
Naomi speaks with The South Pasadenan about the thrill, challenges, and honor of Rose Court process for her & being crowned queen - honestly,...
Exclusive: Mother of Pasadena Rose Queen 2024 Naomi Stillitano
The inside story: Worried, excited, and challenges right up until coronation. Naomi continues to make us so proud. The question: "What was is like...
Exclusive: Father of Pasadena Rose Queen 2024 Naomi Stillitano
The inside story: What's it like for the family handling such a honor.
"As a father I always guide Naomi, but she makes her own...
Pasadena Rose Queen 2024 Naomi Stillitano | The Inside Story: The Royal Dinner
On a wind-chilled night in November, the Stillitano family gathered inside Fogo de Chão, awaiting the all-you-can-eat delicacies the Brazilian steakhouse has to offer....
Pasadena Rose Queen 2024 Naomi Stillitano | The Inside Story: The Glory of Christmas...
Just a few days before Christmas, the 2024 Rose Queen Naomi Stillitano and her family gather in her kitchen. The shimmer from their tree...
Exclusive: Swim Instructor of Pasadena Rose Queen 2024 Naomi Stillitano
Swimming is her sport!
A sit-down with Naomi's swim coach Katherine Tse
2024 Pasadena Rose Queen Bio - by Pasadena Tournament of Roses:
Naomi Stillitano is a...
SPTOR Hopes for Permanent Building in City to House Float
Working in the outdoor elements, where cold, harsh winters can play havoc, weighs heavily on efforts to build a permanent indoor facility housing South...
Final Judgment | The South Pasadena Rose Parade Float 2024
Ed Donnelly seemingly gave Tournament of Roses officials some bad news Sunday morning upon their arrival at South Pasadena’s float site behind the War...
New Mayor of South Pasadena: Evelyn Zneimer
Evelyn Zneimer was installed as mayor of South Pasadena as she succeeded outgoing mayor Jonathan Primuth. Zneimer assumes leadership of the city council at...
CRUNCH TIME PARTY 2023 Held for South Pasadena Rose Float
The annual "Crunch Time Party", an event that raises funds for the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses, was held Friday at the historic War...
SPHS Basketball Holiday Tournament
After routing undefeated arch rival San Marino, South Pasadena's basketball team entered their So Cal Christmas Classic holiday tournament with high hopes, but coach...
PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES® Announces 2024 Rose Queen® NAOMI STILLITANO
MEDIA RELEASE
PASADENA, Calif. (October 27, 2023) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has named Naomi Stillitano as the 105th Rose Queen® at the Announcement...
Volunteers Make the Difference on South Pasadena’s Rose Float
It is completely volunteer-driven, relying on the community for both monetary and physical support, which is something never forgotten by those like Ed Donnelly.
“We...
It’s Crunch Time! Volunteers Making Our 2024 Float Happen
This morning Tina Kistinger and family joined other South Pasadenan volunteers continue to get those fresh flowers, seeds, feathers, and grains mounted onto our...
2024 Queen and Rose Court Visit South Pasadena Float Site
It takes a whole lot of help, especially in those final days, hours and minutes before the City of South Pasadena unveils its float...
MJ The Musical is a Thriller
Michael Jackson fans rejoice and gather – there is a show in town that you simply can’t miss – the national tour of the...
SPTOR Online Auction | Scope it out NOW!
Shoppers who want to bid on auction items at the Online Crunch Time Auction sponsored by the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses can now...
Maya Proulx of South Pasadena Receives YoungArts Award with Distinction in Voice
Maya Proulx has been performing since studying piano and viola at South Pasadena Music Conservatory at four years old. She sang with the Los...
Taking Care of Yourself Over Winter Break
Taking Care of Yourself Over Winter Break
As the winter break approaches, students are presented with a golden opportunity to hit the pause button, recharge,...
Locals Light Up the Holidays
In South Pasadenan style, local residents have decidedly put the holiday spirit in the forefront. Numerous elaborate decorations have lit up South Pasadena streets...
Jordin Sparks to Close out 135th Rose Parade Grand Finale
Media Release
Today, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® joins The Mansion Entertainment Group in announcing the highly anticipated Grand Finale of the 135th Rose Parade®...
South Pasadena Unified Offers Mandarin and Spanish Programs for Elementary Students
Media Release from SPUSD
SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. (December 19, 2023) – In the past decade, research has shown that learning a second language at a...
Arroyo Vista Fifth Grade State Projects Dazzle Parents and Guests
With smiles and an enthusiastic and thundering “Welcome,” Arroyo Vista fifth graders greeted parents and guests on Friday, December 8, and showcased their impressive...
Major Food Recall: Quaker Brand Granola Products & Snacks
Quaker Oats is urgently recalling dozens of its granola snack bars and cereal products across the United States due to potential salmonella contamination.
This extensive...
L.A. County Holiday Celebration on Christmas Eve
The Music Center, L.A.’s premier performing arts destination, is excited to announce the performers for this year’s 64th annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration, a...
CRUNCH TIME PARTY SOUTH PASADENA DECEMBER 29th | Get Your Tickets Today!
Please join The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses (SPTOR) for a night of fun at our annual Crunch Time Party and Dinner!
Join the fun...
Four South Pasadena Women Receive Women in Business Awards from Senator Portantino
Written for the South Pasadenan by Sally Kilby
Four residents of South Pasadena received awards from Senator Anthony J. Portantino at his 2023 Women in...
LA Ballet’s NUTCRACKER and Artistic Director Melissa Barak’s Inaugural Season
Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) (www.losangelesballet.org), announces new Artistic Director Melissa Barak’s first fully programmed season for the Company. The 2023/2024 program marks LAB’s eighteenth...
Brad Colerick Live at Jeweled Universe | Saturday December 23
Join Brad Colerick at Jeweled Universe as he shares stories and sings through a compilation of some of his favorite classics as well as...
Must Be Santa! Kris Kringle Pays South Pasadena a Visit
On a beautiful, sunny, Southern California December morning, children were gathered with their families at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena for a...
