Monthly Archives: May 2025

'Little Women Ballet' Spring Immersive Site-Specific Experience returns to Heritage Square Museum

Little Women Ballet Returns to Los Angeles with Immersive & Full-Length Performances This Spring

Little Women Ballet, the acclaimed original ballet inspired by Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel, returns this spring with two unforgettable performances celebrating women’s stories...
It's 'Me Time': In the words of Eleanor Brownn, "Self-care is not self indulgence, self-care is self-preservation." So let's lock in our weekend with cosy plans, chill outfits, and much-needed ME time!

The Weekend Edit: Cosy Plans, Chill Outfits, and a Little Me Time

Weekends are a treasure trove of relaxation, leisure, and, of course, a little bit of ME time. The daily rush of deadlines, meetings, and...
PHOTO: Knocking Bird Photography | The South Pasadenan | TAIKOPROJECT

TAIKOPROJECT Announces 25th Anniversary Concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Acclaimed Japanese American drumming ensemble TAIKOPROJECT will commemorate a quarter-century of groundbreaking performances with a special one-night-only 25th Anniversary Celebration. The event is set...

Home-Based Culinary Entrepreneurs | LA County’s MEHKO Program Issues Over 100 Permits

Los Angeles County, through its Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Department of Public Health (DPH), has announced that over 100 Microenterprise Home Kitchen...
FEMA California Fires, Altadena, Eaton Fire, Palisades, Southern California Help

LA Country Wildfire Recovery | FEMA Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Available

FEMA | News Release If you received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance while working toward your permanent housing goals, we encourage...
OPEN HOUSE: Rare 1911 Craftsman Home on Last Undeveloped Lot in South Pasadena Hits Market

OPEN HOUSE: Rare 1911 Craftsman Home For Sale on Last Undeveloped Lot in South...

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity awaits in South Pasadena, where the last undeveloped parcel of land in the city’s flatlands—complete with a pristine 1911 American Craftsman...
Pasadena Chorale is proud to present its ninth annual Listening to the Future concert on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Pasadena

Pasadena Chorale Presents 9th Annual “Listening to the Future” Concert

Pasadena Chorale invites the community to experience the future of choral music at its ninth annual Listening to the Future concert, taking place on...

SPUSD Snapshot | Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9, 2025

SPUSD Teacher Appreciation Thank you to all the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) teachers. We wish you a joyful and well-deserved Teacher Appreciation Week! SPUSD...
SPHS Football Car Wash Support the SPHS Football Team!

SPHS Football Team to Host Car Wash Fundraiser on May 10 and Youth Camp...

The South Pasadena High School (SPHS) football program is inviting the local community to show their support through two exciting events in May: a...
Ani Aznavoorian, cello

Camerata Pacifica Closes 2024–25 Season with Eclectic Mix of Bolcom, Chopin, and Auerbach

Season Finale Showcases Bold, Diverse Repertoire Camerata Pacifica concludes its adventurous 2024–25 season with a compelling program of chamber music that blends humor, pathos, and...
Cool Girl Pizza to Serve Up Flavor and Purpose at Taste of South Pasadena

Cool Girl Pizza to Join Taste of South Pasadena with Samples & Pizza Kits...

Cool Girl Pizza is bringing its bold flavors and community-focused mission to this year’s Taste of South Pasadena, happening Tuesday, May 13 from 5:00...
PHOTO: Boston Court Pasadena | The South Pasadenan | Boston Court Pasadena Urges Community Support Amid Federal Arts Funding Cuts

Boston Court Pasadena Calls for Urgent Support as NEA Ends Grants to Individual Arts...

Boston Court Pasadena, known for its daring and genre-defying theatrical productions, is calling on its community for immediate support following the National Endowment for...
The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee invites the community to a two-day yard sale fundraiser on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the War Memorial Building in South Pasadena.

Help Support the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses at the Annual Yard Sale

DUDES Special Bulletin The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses is calling on community members to lend a hand at their upcoming Yard Sale Fundraiser, taking...
New GAME ON! Exhibition at California Science Center Blends Science and Sports Starting May 15

GAME ON! Exhibition at California Science Center Blends Science & Sports

Starting May 15, the California Science Center will premiere GAME ON! Science, Sports & Play, a groundbreaking, interactive exhibition designed to inspire visitors of...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadena's track team continued its dominance of the local high school track scene

CIF Championships | South Pasadena Track Team Clinches 14th RHL Title

ANOTHER ADDITION TO TROPHY CASE! South Pasadena's track team continued its dominance of the local high school track scene as the Tigers sent numerous athletes...

Weekly Crime Report | April 29 – May 5, 2025 – South Pasadena Police...

Provided by The South Pasadena Police Department April 29 – May 5, 2025 (Hundred block given in place of exact address) The Weekly Crime Summary is a...
2028 Olympics at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena: PHOTO: RoseBowlStadium.com | "The Rose Bowl is an American outdoor athletic stadium, located in Pasadena, California, a northeast suburb of Los Angeles. Opened in October 1922, the stadium is recognized as a National Historic Landmark and a California Historic Civil Engineering landmark."

Empowering Tomorrow: Rose Bowl Hosts Transformative Youth Leadership Summit

More than 500 students from 44 Los Angeles-area schools, alongside international virtual attendees, gathered at the Rose Bowl Stadium on Wednesday, April 30 for...
Wine & Song | Wed. May 7 - Tony Gilkyson and Rick Shea; Eleni Mandell

Wine & Song at The Daily | Tony Gilkyson, Rick Shea, and Eleni Mandell

South Pasadena’s own Tony Gilkyson returns to his hometown for a special live performance on Wednesday, May 7, joined by fellow Southern California artists...
PHOTO: Courtesy of Artist | The South Pasadenan | Alex Johnson, saxophone

Saxophonist Alex Johnson Honors Art Blakey in High-Energy Jazz Tribute at Sierra Madre Playhouse

Acclaimed saxophonist Alex Johnson and his all-star sextet will ignite the stage with a soulful tribute to jazz legend Art Blakey and the Jazz...
Furlough's Paradise

“Furlough’s Paradise” Stuns Audiences in West Coast Premiere at Geffen Playhouse

The West Coast premiere of Furlough’s Paradise is earning glowing reviews following its debut at the Geffen Playhouse. Written by a.k. payne and directed...
PHOTO: Autry Museum of the American West | The South Pasadenan | 10th Annual Great Big Family Play Day presented by Volvo

Great Big Family Play Day 2025 Returns with Music, Fun, and Family Entertainment

The 10th Annual Great Big Family Play Day, presented by Volvo, returns to Los Angeles on May 3–4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4...
US Border Patrol San Diego Sector | The South Pasadenan

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Reminds Travelers of Flower Import Rules Ahead of Mother’s...

As Mother’s Day approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at the San Diego Field Office are reminding travelers about the strict...
LA County Fire Help Los Angeles County Assistance Eaton Fire, Altadena, Pasadena

LA County Fire Recovery | Debris Removal Deadlines, Virtual Workshop on Rebuilding, Community Calendar...

Deadlines Soon: Debris Removal is Vital to Recovery from Wildfire Private property owners who have opted out of the government-sponsored debris removal program, or did...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | Meet Dr. Angela Elizondo Baxter, SPUSD's New Superintendent

SPUSD New Superintendent | Dr. Angela Elizondo Baxter Hired

he South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Board of Education has selected Dr. Angela Elizondo Baxter as the district’s next superintendent. Her appointment, set...
PHOTO: A Noise Within | The South Pasadenan | Experience the power of theater, love, and friendship in A Man of No Importance at A Noise Within, running May 10 - June 1

A Noise Within Launches A Man of No Importance With Previews This Weekend

A Man of No Importance, the moving and humorous musical from the creators of Ragtime, begins previews this weekend at A Noise Within in...
The 11th Annual Taste of South Pasadena returns on Tuesday, May 13th from 5–8 PM

Get Your Tickets! ‘Taste of South Pasadena’ Returns May 13 with a Cause

The 11th Annual Taste of South Pasadena is set for Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 5–8 PM, offering an evening of mouthwatering bites, drinks,...
Timothy Bailey Jr., (Ariana Grande, Tyrese, Frank Ocean) world-class bassist, musical director, and LACM graduate, returns to his alma mater to lead In Tune: The Art of Musical Excellence — an all-day, hands-on workshop that puts you face-to-face with the pros shaping today’s biggest sounds in pop, R&B, soul, gospel, and jazz

Free Music Industry Workshop Set for May 17 at LA College of Music

Aspiring musicians will have a rare opportunity to receive expert career advice and industry training during In Tune: The Art of Musical Excellence, a...
'Little Women Ballet' Spring Immersive Site-Specific Experience returns to Heritage Square Museum

Little Women Ballet Brings Immersive Spring Experience to Heritage Square Museum

Little Women Ballet returns to Heritage Square Museum for an immersive, site-specific performance May 23–25, 2025, celebrating sisterhood, resilience, and Victorian elegance through ballet....
PHOTO: Courtesy of Artists | The South Pasadenan | Steven Atwater and Thomas Ford, interdisciplinary dancers and choreographers

Sierra Madre Playhouse Hosts World Premiere of In Search of an Exit by Atwater...

On May 17 and 18 at 7:30 PM, Sierra Madre Playhouse will present the world premiere of In Search of an Exit, a groundbreaking...
LA County Close-Up | Latest News

LA County Close-Up: Workshops, Parcel Tax Exemption for Seniors, Photo Finish, & More

New on the County Channel | Information Published by the LA County Communications Chief Executive Office https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=&v=_s4n57v38Ok Officials from the Department of Public Health joined Parks...
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