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PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | Twohey’s Restaurant brings lunch to the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ Float work crew on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the float site at the War Memorial Building. Owners Tanya Christos (front, second from left) and Greg Mallis (front, wearing black shirt and holding platter) are providing complementary lunches for the crew during the float building and decoration season.

TWOHEY’S Brings Lunch to our South Pas Float Work Crew

Twohey’s Restaurant on Fair Oaks Avenue brought lunch to the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses’ Float work crew on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the...
Harry Randall Leach, Randy, passed into his peace on Monday, October 9, 2023.

Harry Randall (Randy) Leach | A Life Remembered

Obituary Provided by The Leach Family Harry Randall Leach, Randy, passed into his peace on Monday, October 9, 2023. Randy was born in Evanston, Illinois on...
PHOTO: Anna Fratto | The South Pasadenan News | SPUSD building on El Centro Street in South Pasadena.

South Pasadena Unified 2023 CAASPP Scores Reveal Overall Gains

MEDIA RELEASE SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. (October 23, 2023) – Recently, the California Department of Education released the 2022-2023 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress...
PHOTO: provided by Friends of South Pasadena Library | The South Pasadenan | Cellist Cecilia Tsan and pianist Steven Vanhauwaert pictured with composer Nan Schwartz.

Moving Concert Held at South Pasadena Public Library

Another beautiful and heartfelt concert was held last week at the second Restoration Concert of the new season at South Pasadena Public Library community...
PHOTO: Blue Guitar Club | The South Pasadenan | Wine & Song

Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe | October 25, 2023

Wednesday's Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe will feature Kylie Rothfield and David Spitzfaden. There is no denying the timeless, raw sense of emotion...
PHOTO: Sally Kilby | The South Pasadenan | Volunteers count vials for flowers Oct. 7 in order to determine how many more need to be ordered. Thousands of vials will be used on the float. L-R are Sebastian Adams, Mellany Becerra, Julia Lopez and Diego Adams.

The ABCs of Decorating a Rose Parade Float | Join the South Pas Float...

MEDIA RELEASE South Pasadena Tournament of Roses takes us through the ABCs of Decorating a Rose Parade Float: Before a float can be decorated, it must...

FALL ARTS CRAWL | Free Neighborhood Night on the Town October 21

In celebration of the autumnal season, a lively lineup of art, music, activities, and food offerings is on tap for the local community in...
PHOTO: provided by Tracy Macrum | The South Pasadenan | Meet the team (from left) Elga, Sarah, Megan, Mary, Annika & Tracy Macrum.

Tracy Macrum invites you to a Trust Seminar at COMPASS

Join us at our Trust Seminar to learn about the importance of estate planning! Are you concerned about safeguarding your family's future and assets?...
PHOTO: Joan Marcus | The South Pasadenan | Mandy Patinkin on stage in "Being Alive"

Mandy Patinkin in Concert | Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano

Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE, presents the acclaimed actor/singer/storyteller...
PHOTO: provided by SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPHS students engage with Guide Dogs of America dogs in training during Mental Health Week activities.

SPUSD | Mental Health Week Activities for Secondary Students

SPHS Peer Mediators, with the support of SPUSD Train Your Brain staff and the SPHS PTSA, worked together to create a week of uplifting...
PHOTO: Steve Zikman | The South Pasadenan | The SPHS Marching Band performs during the community dedication ceremony on October 3, 2023.

SPHS Marching Band Trailer Dedication Ceremony

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the SPHS Instrumental Music Program held a dedication ceremony for the new SPHS Marching Band trailer. It is now...

Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe | October 18

According to our Nighttime Mayor, Brad Colerick, a great show is coming this week as Tina Ross is in town for the FAR-West Folk...
PHOTO: provided by South Pasadena High School | The South Pasadenan | SPHS students traveled via Metro to Oak Crest Institute of Science where they learned about biomedical research and careers in the field.

SPHS Students Experience Science Lab Crawl

SPUSD SNAPSHOT On Friday, October 13, 17 South Pasadena High School (SPHS) students who participate in the Internship Program, SkillsUSA, CTE, and Project Lead the...

Great California ShakeOut is Coming October 19

On Thursday, October 19, 2023, students from South Pasadena Unified School District schools will participate in the Great California ShakeOut earthquake drills. Students and...
Live Entertainment at Jeweled Universe on Mission Street in South Pasadena. Get your tickets - seating is limited. Pictured: Wild Peacock Preservation Society featuring Henry Zhao. The Licata Brothers, Daniel Markus, and Edward Pan.

Live Shows on Mission Street! | Get Your Tickets for The Starlit Stage at...

Nestled in the heart of South Pasadena lies a gem that glistens with creativity and vibrancy – Jeweled Universe. More than just a store,...
PHOTO: MonteCedro Senior Living 100 Year Legacy Event | L-R, ECS Board Member Cathy May, President & CEO James Rothrock, with Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor, Kathryn Barger

Pillar of The Community | ECS Celebrates 100 Years of Legacy at MonteCedro

By David Weidert, Executive Director of MonteCedro On September 22, 2023, MonteCedro in Altadena celebrated 100 years of delivering on its parent company’s mission to...
PHOTO: provided by artist | The South Pasadenan | Brooks Williams

BROOKS WILLIAMS | Knox Presbyterian One Night Only

Knox Presbyterian Church in Pasadena proudly presents an exceptional live solo performance by guitarist, singer, and songwriter Brooks Williams. Brooks, a legend and leading light on the acoustic...
PHOTO: Justin Bettman | The South Pasadenan | L-R: Mark Jacobson, Brian Lee Huynh, Wendie Malick, Lauren Worsham, Richard Bekins, Bella Heathcote, Jonah Platt and Brian Patrick Murphy in The Engagement Party at Geffen Playhouse.

THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY opens at Geffen Playhouse October 12

Geffen Playhouse is set for its West Coast premiere of The Engagement Party, written by Samuel Baum (The Wizard of Lies, Lie to Me)...
PHOTO: provided by Blue Guitar Club | The South Pasadenan | Johnny Townsend and Jodi Siegel.

WINE & SONG | Johnny Townsend and Jodi Siegel – October 11

This Wednesday, hit songwriter Johnny Townsend makes his first appearance at Wine & Song along with soulful blues maven Jodi Siegel. Gonna be another...

Halloween in South Pasadena | Meet “The Rolling Bones”

By Alysia Painter A piano grandly placed on top of a house, and a drum kit, too, and several celestial superstars wielding horns, guitars, and...
PHOTO: provided by Toman family | The South Pasadenan | Michael D. Toman

Obituary | Michael D. Toman 1949 – 2023

Michael  D. Toman became an Adult Services Librarian in 1995 for the South Pasadena Public Library. He was doing work he loved in his...

10AM Saturday | Important Community Meeting on Substantial Remodel Evictions

The City of South Pasadena is hosting a Community Meeting on Saturday, October 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This will be a hybrid...

“SHE” | World Premiere at ANTAEUS

Antaeus Theatre Company opens its 2023-24 season with the world premiere of SHE, a poignant, magical and lyrical coming-of-age American drama written by Antaeus-commissioned playwright Marlow Wyatt and...
PHOTO: provided by Friends of South Pasadena Public Library | The South Pasadenan | Cellist Cecilia Tsan

Restoration Concert Features Cecilia Tsan and Steven Vanhauwaert | October 22

The Restoration Concert on Sunday, October 22, at 4:00 p.m. will feature cellist Cecilia Tsan and pianist Steven Vanhauwaert. They will be performing the...
PHOTO: provided by YST | The South Pasadenan | YST's production of James and the Giant Peach Jr.

James and the Giant Peach | Young Stars Theatre

Based on the beloved classic Roald Dahl book, James and the Giant Peach Jr. is a magical story with a beautifully complex score and...

Inherit The Wind | Boldly Reimagined Production Coming to Pasadena Playhouse

Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director of Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, announces casting for the Playhouse’s fresh take on Jerome Lawrence and...
PHOTO: provided by Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | 2024 Royal Court - left to right: Trinity Dela Cruz, Marshall Fundamental School; Olivia Bohanec, La Salle College Preparatory; Emmerson Tucker, Blair High School; Jessica Powell, Flintridge Preparatory School; Naomi Stillitano, Arcadia High School; Mia Moore-Walker, Flintridge Preparatory School; Phoebe Ho, South Pasadena High School.)

South Pasadenan, Phoebe Ho, Named to Royal Court for 2024 Tournament of Roses

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced the seven members of the 2024 Royal Court presented by Citizens Business Bank this morning and South Pasadena...
PHOTO: Kim Gottlieb-Walker | SouthPasadenan.com | John Carpenter and the soon-to-be-famous Jamie Lee Curtis on the steps of the “Strode House” across from the Library in March 1978—photo courtesy of Kim Gottlieb Walker from her book ‘On Set with John Carpenter: The Photographs of Kim Gottlieb-Walker’ available for checkout from the Library. Malek Akkad, owner of the Halloween Franchise has said, "Kim’s work possesses the rare quality that far exceeds the expectations of a typical film unit still photographer. She captures a moment in time that lets the viewer become a part of the collaboration, camaraderie, and fun that is inherent on the film sets on which she has worked. Her pictures are a fascinating glimpse at the other side of the action, and tell a deeper story for fans of these great films to appreciate

John Carpenter’s Iconic “Halloween” Film Legacy Started and Continues to Grow in South Pasadena

While still a USC film student, John Carpenter won an Academy Award In 1970 for Best Live Action Short for ‘The Resurrection of Broncho...
PHOTO: Henk Friezer | The South Pasadenan | Senator Dianne Feinstein on a local visit when she met with Northeast area leaders.

Senator Dianne Feinstein | The Passing of a National Figure

U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, a trailblazer elected to the Senate in 1992 who broke gender barriers throughout a long career in local...

Community-Wide Dedication Ceremony for SPHS Instrumental Music Program’s New Band Trailer

South Pasadena High School Marching Band’s competition season will kick off on a high note this fall with a community-wide ceremony to dedicate its...
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