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PHOTO: provided by SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPUSD elementary students in language class.

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...
PHOTO: provided by South Pasadena Unified School District | The South Pasadenan | Arroyo Vista fifth graders from Lisa Clark’s class enthusiastically share their state projects.

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...
PHOTO: Timothy Norris | The South Pasadenan | LA County Holiday Celebration at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

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...
PHOTO: David Lohr | The South Pasadenan | South Pasadenan businesswoman, Ellen Daigle, receives Senator Anthony J. Portantino's Women in Business Award

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...
PHOTO: Cheryl Mann | The South Pasadenan | Los Angeles Ballet's The Nutcracker Ballet

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...
PHOTO: provided by the artist | The South Pasadenan | Singer songwriter Brad Colerick

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...

Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe | Wednesday December 13

Wine & Song continues its residency at Lost Parrot Cafe this week with Gregory Page and Arielle Silver on Wednesday December 13 at 7pm. Gregory...
PHOTO: Emiko Essmiller | The South Pasadenan | Tiger Run 2023

SPHS TIGER RUN | 26th Annual Run has Record Breaking Year

The Tiger Run, along with the weekly Tiger Bingo, are the South Pasadena High School Booster Club’s primary fundraisers that support over 40 clubs,...
PHOTO: provided by PDT | The South Pasadenan | Pasadena Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker at San Gabriel Mission Playhouse.

Six Local Dancers to Perform in NUTCRACKER Ballet

Six young dancers from South Pasadena will perform in this year’s annual Nutcracker ballet, produced by the Pasadena Dance Theater (PDT). The six South...

Hanukkah Festival Sunday December 10 in South Pasadena

This Hanukkah, South Pasadena is seeing a surge in families’ public displays of the holiday and Jewish identity, with many more individuals planning to...

You’re Invited! Basketball, Kona Ice, and FUN!

The SPHS Boys Basketball Team cordially invites all elementary and middle school students and their families to the home basketball game this Friday, December...
PHOTO: Sally Kilby | The South Pasadenan | Brant Dunlap, Mary Jane Juranek and Anita Scott take a break from working on the float to enjoy a taco salad lunch from Hi-Life.

Hi-Life Burgers Serves Lunch to our Grateful Float Crew

Hi-Life Burgers at 1326 Fair Oaks Avenue served lunch to the volunteer crew working on the 2024 South Pasadena float on Saturday, Dec. 2...

Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe | December 6, 2023

It's December, South Pasadenans! And Wine & Song will be bringing us beautiful music throughout the holidays starting this Wednesday with a special show...
PHOTO: Jeremy Daniel | The South Pasadenan | James Schultz as THE GRINCH, Aerina DeBoer as Cindy-Lou Who and the Touring Company of Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical.

How The Grinch Stole Christmas at the Pantages Hollywood

Broadway in Hollywood is proud to announce that Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical will return to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre...
PHOTO: provided by Judy Correnti | The South Pasadenan | SPUSD has hired Judy Correnti as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources beginning in January 2024.

Judy Correnti Joins SPUSD as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Media Release SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. (December 1, 2023) - South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) has hired Judy Correnti to serve as the new Assistant...

Historical Walking Tour Event | South Pas Active Streets & South Pasadena Preservation Foundation

The South Pasadena Preservation Foundation (SPPF), in conjunction with South Pas Active Streets (SPAS), will host a free walking tour of the historic Mission...
PHOTO: provided by South Pasadena High School | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Students in Advanced Sports Medicine and Sports Medicine classes demonstrate exercises and techniques learned in class.

SPHS Sports Medicine Students Learn by Doing

During the past month, Advanced Sports Medicine students visited PE classes to demonstrate foam rolling and self-stretching exercises using a stretch strap. They also...
PHOTO: provided by Neat Freak LA | The South Pasadenan | Home & Business Professional Organizing

Get Organized for The Holidays & New Year Coming Fast | Homes & Businesses...

As the holiday season approaches, the need for a well-organized home or business space becomes more pressing than ever. In the bustling neighborhoods of...
PHOTO: The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens | The South Pasadenan | Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (Spanish, 1746–1828). Portrait of José Antonio Caballero, Second Marqués de Caballero, Secretary of Grace and Justice, 1807. Oil on canvas, canvas: 41 5/16 × 33 1/8 in. (105 × 84.1 cm), frame: 53 1/16 × 44 7/8 × 3 1/2 in. (134.8 × 114 × 8.9 cm). Gift of The Ahmanson Foundation.

The Huntington Acquires Historic Portrait by Renowned Spanish Painter GOYA

The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens announced that it has acquired a historic portrait by Spanish master Francisco José de Goya y...
PHOTO: provided by SPARC | The South Pasadenan | Art by Shauneen Bell

Give The Gift of Art | SPARC Holiday Art Show and Sale Dec. 2...

The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) presents its annual Holiday Art Show, offering a wide array of works by noted professional artists for sale...
PHOTO: provided by FSPPL | The South Pasadenan | Roxanne Garcia (left) and Angela Watson love books and decided they had to attend the Friends of the Library Holiday Book Sale.

Holiday Book Sale at South Pasadena Library | December 1-3

Calling all book lovers and holiday shoppers! The Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library Bookstore are holding their annual Holiday Gift Book Sale...
PHOTO: Scott Gutentag | The South Pasadenan | Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with SANTA! Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

The South Pasadena Community Services Department will host their annual Breakfast with Santa! Attendees will enjoy a pancake breakfast, entertainment, crafts, and an opportunity...
PHOTO: provided by Pasadena Symphony | The South Pasadenan | The Pasadena Symphony's Holiday Concert

Pasadena Symphony’s Cherished Holiday Concert Returns December 16

The Pasadena Symphony’s annual Holiday Candlelight concert returns to All Saints Church on Saturday, December 16, 2023 with performances at 4:00pm & 7:00pm. Pasadena’s...

SOLD OFF 1.8 Acre Property on Mission Street in South Pasadena

The commercial real estate property that is currently occupied by ExtraSpace Storage (formerly Southmark Storage) has been sold. Gelt Ventures has recently completed the sale...

Santa Fe Crafts Presents: Piles of Pawn Native American Jewelry Sale – Holiday Edition

Discover a treasure trove of history and artistry at the much-anticipated Piles of Pawn Native American Jewelry Sale! Hosted by Santa Fe Crafts, a...

Illegal Biolab In Central California: PRC-Linked Biolab Raises Questions Statewide

In a startling revelation, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, chaired by Mike Gallagher (R-WI), disclosed findings from its investigation into...

Sip & Shop Soirée | Holiday Shopping Event of the Year!

The Woman’s Club of South Pasadena will host its third annual Sip & Shop Soirée! At this holiday shopping and entertaining event, you can find...
PHOTO: provided by YST | The South Pasadenan | The cast of Elf Jr. at Young Stars Theatre.

ELF Jr. is Here for the Holidays!

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” Young Stars Theatre is back with their favorite holiday tradition,...

Crunch Time Party Set for December 29

MEDIA RELEASE Tickets are now available to attend Crunch Time, the major fundraiser for the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ (SPTOR) self-built parade float....

DTLA | Lighting of 50-ft Christmas Tree and Winter Wonderland at Jerry Moss Plaza

The annual free celebration on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center is about to make Downtown L.A. merry and bright with the official lighting...
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