Yearly Archives: 2023
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...
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...
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®...
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...
When to Hire a Tutor
When to Hire a Tutor
Many people think the only time to hire a tutor is before finals or when you're doing poorly in a...
BETYE SAAR: Drifting Toward Twilight | Debuts at The Huntington November 11, 2023
Renowned American artist Betye Saar’s large-scale work Drifting Toward Twilight—commissioned by The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens—will go on view Nov. 11,...
“Our Dear Dead Drug Lord” at Kirk Douglas Theatre
Electricity was in the air on opening night of “Our Dear Dead Drug Lord” at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday....
Excessive Heat Warning in Effect
Excessive heat warning is in effect in Los Angeles County until 8pm PDT on Tuesday August 29, 2023. Affected areas include the cities of...
PASADENA PLAYHOUSE Presents 2023-2024 Season
Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman announces the five mainstage productions for the 2023/2024 season, plus a new holiday tradition for Pasadena Playhouse, the recipient...
The Dinosaur Farm is Back!
To the great relief of children and families in South Pasadena and beyond, our beloved toy store, The Dinosaur Farm, is officially OPEN! After...
SPHS Football | Tigers Dominate Against Maywood
It wasn't even close, from the opening whistle to the final gun, as South Pasadena High's football team throttled visiting Maywood CES 68-6 Thursday...
Neil Patrick Harris Guest Stars in “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” | Ahmanson Theatre
Broadway’s “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” is thrilled to welcome Tony Awardy® -winner Neil Patrick Harris, who follows Bradley Whitford (through August 27) and Daniel...
South Pasadenan Mitchell Eisen Honored with Cal State LA’s Outstanding Professor Award
Mitchell Eisen, a professor of psychology in the College of Natural and Social Sciences at Cal State LA, was recognized for excellence in teaching...
SPPD Weekly Crime Summary | August 15 – 21, 2023
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other
activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An alert...
IAMA Theatre Announces 23/24 Season
IAMA Theatre Company, (as in "I am a theatre company) L.A.’s premier theater company dedicated to the development and production of new plays, has...
Walking in Space | World Premiere at Theatre West
Leo Tolstoy once said that all happy families are alike — but each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. Sometimes they’re both....
SPTOR Yard Sale Fundraiser Great Success
South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee held a giant yard sale as part of fundraising efforts surrounding the city's self-built float that will head...
Hubbard Street Dance to Launch 21st Season of Gloria Kaufman Presents Dance
The Music Center launches its 21st season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center with the return of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago,...
SCHOOLS OPEN MONDAY | South Pasadena Schools Are on Regular Schedule Monday
From the SPUSD Superintendent:
Dear SPUSD Students, Employees, and Families,
I am writing to confirm that South Pasadena Unified schools will be open and operating their...
SPHS FOOTBALL | Tigers Hang on for Season Opening Win
In a game marred by penalties and turnovers, South Pasadena hung on to win its season opener against visiting Schurr 27-22.
It appeared to be...
Earthquake Felt in South Pasadena | Sunday 2:41pm
A 5.05 earthquake in the mountains above Ventura, near Ojai, was detected by the CalTech system Sunday about 2:41pm.
A quick, but strong jolt was...
State of Emergency Announced | Hurricane Hilary Approaches California
Hurricane Hilary, currently a powerful Category 4 storm, is expected to make landfall in Southern California over the weekend and into early next week,...
Services for Self-Determination Program Enrollees at Hodis Learning & Music
Services for Self-Determination Program Enrollees at Hodis Learning & Music
Is your student receiving support from the Department of Developmental Services' Self-Determination Program (SDP)? It's...
VONS | South Pasadena Store Set to Close in September
Marking the end of an era, it was announced the VONS store on Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena will be closing in early...
PHIL SHIN | South Pasadenan Spotlight
South Pasadenan, Phil Shin, is about to celebrate a very special anniversary by running in the Leadville 100, a 100-mile trek through the rugged...
PTA Council | A Message From Saida Staudenmaier
Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year. It is my honor to be your PTA Council President. At PTA Council, we serve to provide support...
SPUSD | Two Marengo Elementary Teachers Receive Outstanding Educator Awards
On Thursday, August 10, 2023, California Assemblymember Mike Fong presented the inaugural Outstanding Educator Awards to 17 local teachers including two from South Pasadena...
Kirk Douglas Theatre | Presents “Our Dear Dead Drug Lord” August 20 – September...
PRODUCED IN ASSOCIATION WITH IAMA THEATRE COMPANY
Tickets and information available at CenterTheatreGroup.org
Named a New York Times Critics Pick, “Our Dear Dead Drug Lord” by...
The Music Center Mourns the Passing of A&M Records Co-Founder Jerry Moss
Today, Rachel S. Moore, president and CEO of The Music Center, issued the following statement:
“The Music Center mourns the loss of Jerry Moss, co-founder...
