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SPARC Gallery Finds New Home
MEDIA RELEASE
South Pasadena, CA, April 12, 2024: Come celebrate a milestone in the growth of the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) with a “sneak peek” opening of SPARC’s new headquarters at Fremont Centre Properties,...
MEAN GIRLS Jr on its way to Young Stars Theatre
Don’t want to end up in the Burn Book? Better head to Young Stars Theatre for their super fun production of “Mean Girls Jr.”! You’ll walk out humming the catchy songs and quoting the...
BRIGHT STAR coming to South Pasadena High School
The South Pasadena High School Drama program is excited to announce their upcoming production of the bluegrass-influenced, Tony-nominated musical "Bright Star". Written by
comedian Steve Martin (SNL, Only Murders in the Building) and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter...
KAIROS | World Premiere at East West Players
East West Players (EWP), one of the nation’s oldest theaters of color and the largest producer of Asian American theatrical works, presents Kairos, by Lisa Sanaye Dring and directed by Jesca Prudencio. East West...
Restoration Concert April 7 Features AlmaNova Duo, Connie Kupka and David Speltz
A special Restoration concert is lined up for Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. featuring the AlmaNova Duo (flute & guitar) and Speltz & Kupka (cello and violin). The program includes music by...
Hello Gorgeous! FUNNY GIRL Lands at the Ahmanson April 2-28
FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles for a limited four-week engagement from Tuesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 28, 2024. The press opening is...
11th Annual Pasadena International Film Festival Set for April 4-11, 2024
The eleventh edition of the Pasadena International Film Festival (PIFF) returns to the NoHo Arts District April 4-11, 2024, presenting more than 130 films from 10 countries during its eight-day run at Laemmle NoHo...
Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe | Lisa Sanders & David Plenn &...
David Plenn will host Wine & Song this Wednesday, March 27 at 7pm at Lost Parrot Cafe in South Pasadena. This week features Lisa Sanders and David Plenn along with special guests Ed Tree,...
SPEF | Editorial: PartiGras Event in The Crosshairs of The City Council
The City of South Pasadena is now operating with a structural deficit, re-confirmed by finance reports given at the last City Council meeting by what is now the 7th contracted finance consultant: NHA Advisors. ...
“Winnie The Pooh, Kids” | Spring Break Theatre Camp at YST
Join Young Stars Theatre in making a fun “Winnie the Pooh” story come to life on stage in just one week! For anyone ages 6-18, YST’s Spring Break Camp consists of five camp days...
A Noise Within continues commitment to August Wilson’s ‘American Century Cycle’ with ‘King Hedley II’
A Noise Within continues its commitment to August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle” with a new production of King Hedley II. Gregg T. Daniel, who has previously directed A Noise Within productions of Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean, Seven Guitars and Radio...
City Finance Issues: Editorial | Mid-Year Report by City Manager Falls Far Short of...
With high hopes of a new and improved city manager's office operation after the hiring of Arminé Chaparyan, there are several areas of concern that have surfaced over the last 24 months. The most...
THE FOLLIES Slay at South Pasadena Middle School
As middle school students might say… THE FOLLIES TOTALLY SLAYED! The South Pasadena Middle School community came out in force on Saturday March 9th to support this wonderfully silly, long-standing tradition in its 18th...
Brad Colerick Live at Jeweled Universe | Saturday March 16
Local troubadour, Brad Colerick, is back, live, at Jeweled Universe, where he continues his month long residency this Saturday March 16.
Join Colerick for a fun evening in the heart of the Mission District of...
SPHS Speech and Debate Team Members Qualify for State Competition
On Saturday, March 2, 2024, 12 SPHS students competed in the State Qualifiers for the Southern California Debate League at La Cañada High School. Three students qualified for next month’s State Championship for the...
Lana Parilla and Carlos Gomez lead the World Premiere of ONE OF THE GOOD...
Pasadena Playhouse, the official State Theater of California and recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the world premiere of Gloria Calderón Kellett’s One of the Good Ones, a new comedy from...
whimsies | Works by Anne E Muller at SPARC Gallery
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) presents “whimsies,” a series of works by artist Anne E Muller, opening to the public at the SPARC Gallery on Saturday, March 16, 2024, with a reception from...
Kiwanis Club of South Pasadena Celebrates 100 years
The Kiwanis Club of South Pasadena invites the community to celebrate their 100 years of service to the youth of South Pasadena. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off the event...
Library’s Sowing South Pasadena Sustainability Initiative presents John Fleming on Fossil Fuels and Climate...
After a successful Seed Library launch party, the South Pasadena Public Library’s Sowing South Pasadena initiative is in full-swing, with sustainability-themed programs lined up from now through May 2024. Next up, on Tuesday, March...
SPHS Peer Mediators Share Student Self-Care Reminders
During a busy, mid-week lunch at the high school, the SPHS Peer Mediators encouraged fellow students to stop by a table outside the counseling center for a pom pom making activity. Designed as a...
SPHS Varsity Virtual Enterprise Branding Team Takes First Place in California
Congratulations to the SPHS Varsity Virtual Enterprise Branding Team who recently competed in the National Company Branding Competition in Bakersfield, Calif. and won first place. The team placed third in the nation out of...
Senior Prom 2024 | Get Ready for the Nash Bash at the Senior Center
The South Pasadena Senior Center is hosting their annual Senior Prom on Friday April 12 from 4:30pm - 7pm. This year's theme is a Nashville themed "Nash Bash", so round up those cowboy boots...
West Coast Premiere of FAT HAM coming to Geffen Playhouse
Rehearsals are in full swing for Geffen Playhouse’s West Coast premiere of the Broadway production of five-time Tony Award nominee and 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Fat Ham, written by James Ijames (Kill Move Paradise, The Most...
SPHS Science Olympiad Teams Headed to State Competition
On Saturday, March 2, 2024, 29 SPHS students in two teams competed in 23 events at the Los Angeles-Rio Hondo College Regional Science Olympiad Tournament. Among the 61 teams that competed, our teams placed...
City of South Pasadena Launches Community Budget Input Survey
Media Release
South Pasadena (Calif.) – The City of South Pasadena extends an invitation to
all community members to participate in shaping the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.
Your input is invaluable as we work together to prioritize...
Easter 2024 | City of South Pasadena Spring Eggstravaganza Event
The City of South Pasadena Community Services Department will host the annual Spring Eggstravaganza event on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at Garfield Park, located at 1000 Park Avenue....
South Pasadena Middle School Earns California Distinguished School Honor
The California Department of Education (CDE) recently announced that South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS) has been selected for the prestigious 2024 California Distinguished Schools Program.
“This honor recognizes the hard work and dedication of the...
Went Down: Facebook, Instagram, Messenger: META Social Media Platforms Accounts Not Loading This Morning
On Tuesday, a significant disruption hit Meta Platforms' suite of social media services, affecting countless users globally. Those who found themselves abruptly logged out or unable to access their Facebook or Instagram feeds were...
Call for Game Submissions | The Music Center
The Music Center and IndieCade—the premier annual celebration of independent games and developers—are inviting all indie game developers and creators to submit games and interactive projects for the digital festival IndieCade Anywhere and Everywhere.
Submissions...
