Alisa Hayashida
Alisa Hayashida is an arts and culture columnist and critic for South Pasadenan News, covering the greater Pasadena Metro area and Los Angeles Metro area. She is a valuable arts advocate in South Pasadena, with an extensive background in theatre arts. She has been a proud South Pasadenan for over 27 years.
Annie Jr. Flashmob!
The Annie Jr. cast of the 5th grade musical was out in force at Thursday's Farmers Market for a spontaneous Flash Mob!
Surrounded by parents...
Congratulations South Pasadena United
Congratulations to South Pasadena United on their division championship win on Sunday. The South Pasadena United Football Club is part of the Pasadena Adult...
Cellist Emily Davidson Brings Her Talents to South Pasadena
Emily Davidson is a cellist and music historian who plays both cello and the baroque cello. Originally from New York, she freelanced in Boston...
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change – Hilarious Valentine Treat in February
The dynamic, resident theatre company at Fremont Centre Theatre, YST, is finally bringing back their blockbuster hit, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,...
Pirates of Penzance is a Kick in the Pants!
Fasten your seatbelts for the beach blanket bingo extravaganza that is Pirates of Penzance at Pasadena Playhouse! Completely unrecognizable when you walk in, the...
Henry Privett-Mendoza Top Ten Finish at Nationals
Following our story on Henry Privett-Mendoza, the local skater finished strong at the US Figure Skating Championship finishing 9th in Novice Men.
Says Privett-Mendoza, “top...
Snow? Snow! Snow at Calvary Preschool
Who knew we could get so much snow in South Pasadena? Well, it seems that is snowed once again in town at Calvary Preschool!...
SPHS Virtual Enterprise Teams Headed to Nationals in NYC
On January 17-18, the SPHS Virtual Enterprise Teams traveled to Bakersfield for the state Virtual Enterprise Trade Show and Business Plan competitions. This year,...
Let it Snow! Winter Wonderland in South Pasadena!
Garfield Park became a winter wonderland on Saturday as the City hosted its annual "Snow Day" event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on...
Alive and Well Women Founder Cissy Brady-Rogers Invites Us on a Path
When I meet Cissy Brady-Rogers, she has just returned from a hike and, I’m not exaggerating, radiates health and well-being. I literally ask her...
Internship Program at SPHS Heads into Spring Session
Deadline reminder from Andrea Fox at SPUSD -
Just a reminder that the deadline to apply for spring internships will be Monday, February 5, 2018...
The Dinosaur Farm Named 25 Best Independent Toy Stores in America
South Pasadena’s beloved toy store, The Dinosaur Farm, has just been named by Fatherly.com among the “25 Best Independent Toy Stores in America”. That’s...
Float Judging Today
Crunch Time continues as South Pasadenans put the final flowers and flourishes on our beautiful and spirited self-built float today! The Tournament of Roses...
SPARC Throws Another Cool Party for The Holidays
What with board members and volunteers from the worlds of music, art, theatre, film, photography and dance, it’s no wonder SPARC parties tend to...
Lloyd & Lane Found Objects Closing its Doors
Despite being an award winning home décor boutique that was recently featured on HGTV and “shop local” campaigns notwithstanding, Lloyd & Lane will be...
SPARC Launches Monthly Giving To Ring in the New Year!
Since its launch in 2009, The South Pasadena Arts Council has most certainly become a growing cultural hub in the community that we all...
Christmas Comes Early To Crete Academy
Each child was called up individually, by name, and given a shiny, red and green Christmas present as they walked up to meet Santa...
Beauty and The Beast – A Christmas Rose
The holiday tradition of Lythgoe Family Panto, in association with Pasadena Playhouse, opens Beauty and The Beast – A Christmas Rose on Wednesday December...
Alfred Molina Stars in Nostalgic Radio Play of Miracle on 34th Street
What a treat it is to see Alfred Molina on stage as the feisty bearded guy with a twinkle in his eye, Kris Kringle,...
Neurosport Celebrates Ribbon Cutting with Big Party
If you happened to walk by Neurosport the other evening, you may have been surprised to see their large, airy space filled to capacity...
It’s A Wonderful Life, South Pasadena
Wow! How fun was that, South Pasadena? Twenty years ago, my husband and I used to walk to the Rialto to see a movie...
A True Christmas Story at Dinosaur Farm
David Plenn, owner of our beloved toy store, The Dinosaur Farm, along with his intrepid “Dino Dames and Dino Dudes” experienced a very real...
SPARC Utility Box Art Party Wildly Successful
You couldn’t ask for a more perfect Southern California fall day for an outdoor celebration; a crisp 70 degrees and blue skies as far...
Green Brooms Winter Concert a Rousing Success!
Green Brooms Music Academy students performed a festive, winter music concert held on the stage at the South Pasadena Masonic Lodge. About 85 students...
Festive SAMI Trunk Show at RETREAT
Pop on over to South Pasadena’s favorite eclectic, new shop, Retreat, Sunday December 10 for a trunk show of SAMI bracelet designer, Pam Mankowski,...
Bold & Fierce “Phenomenal Woman”
Thursday evening saw the dancers of South Pasadena High School’s dance department deliver a bold and powerful performance of their Winter Dance Concert, “Phenomenal...
ALMOST, MAINE Steals Your Heart
John Cariani’s cleverly written, heartbreaker of a play told in nine vignettes gets a beautiful production by South Pasadena High School Drama. It’s a...
Lloyd & Lane Holiday Mixer
Bonnie Hargett, proprietor of the eclectic and cozy home décor shop, Lloyd & Lane, hosted a holiday mixer to kick off the holiday season...
A Christmas Carol Delights at A Noise Within
A Noise Within continues a tradition of bringing us A Christmas Carol like no other. Innovative in every aspect of the production from the...
Congratulations Heatherbloom on 25 Years
There were gifts, prizes, desserts and bubbly as shoppers and friends descended on Heatherbloom to celebrate 25 years of providing beautiful fashion to our...
