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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
