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Rose Parade Float | 2025 Design Concepts Due January 26
MEDIA RELEASE
South Pasadena, CA, Jan. 7, 2024— Amazing as it might seem, concept designs are due Jan. 26 for the 2025 South Pasadena float that will participate in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade...
Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe | Wednesday January 10
In the wake of Merle Haggard, John Prine, and Steve Earle is an Americana artist with some radical hair by the name of Adam Lopez. He has worked with a long list of notable...
Earthquake Felt in South Pasadena | New Years Morning is Rocking Already
4.1 earthquake reported at 8:27am in Rancho Palos Verdes was felt in South Pasadena just after the start of the Pasadena Rose Parade.
Did you feel it? Click here to report to the US Geological...
PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES® Announces 2024 Rose Queen® NAOMI STILLITANO
MEDIA RELEASE
PASADENA, Calif. (October 27, 2023) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has named Naomi Stillitano as the 105th Rose Queen® at the Announcement and Coronation ceremony presented by Citizens Business Bank. The 2024...
SPTOR Online Auction | Scope it out NOW!
Shoppers who want to bid on auction items at the Online Crunch Time Auction sponsored by the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses can now preview the catalogue at auctria.events/SPTORCRUNCH. The auction opens for bidding...
Jordin Sparks to Close out 135th Rose Parade Grand Finale
Media Release
Today, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® joins The Mansion Entertainment Group in announcing the highly anticipated Grand Finale of the 135th Rose Parade® presented by Honda on Monday, January 1, 2024. As the...
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 young age increases cognitive flexibility and translates into higher achievement...
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 state projects.
An annual tradition for as long as many...
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 one-of-a-kind, free holiday spectacular that has been a Los Angeles...
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 Business Legislative Update and Awards Luncheon held at the scenic...
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 season.
In Spring 2024, LAB presents Next Steps, a mixed rep...
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 some new tunes from his latest album "Emerging Artist Brad...
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 Page grew up in North London. He was a shy,...
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, teams, and organizations at South Pasadena High School. The proceeds...
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 Pasadena dancers are Paloma Lakoff, Mazzy Galbraith, Ava Torres, Isabel...
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 light their menorahs in visible places, such as their doors...
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 8, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the Tiger Dome. The...
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 at the float site at the War Memorial Building.
When finished,...
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 featuring Rosa Pullman and Mike Vitale.
Rosa Pullman is a SoCal-based...
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 this WHOliday
season for 17 performances only from December 6 –...
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 Superintendent of Human Resources.
Correnti currently serves as the Chief Business...
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 District on December 10th at 2pm. The tour includes the...
Get Your Tickets Today | Last Chance to Attend the D.U.D.E.S. 1st Whiskey Tasting...
Attention all connoisseurs of fine spirits and community enthusiasts in South Pasadena. Get ready for a unique blend of luxury, leisure, and local love.
SATURDAY 6pm ~ 9pm at CALIBRATE: 915 Fremont (near Mission)
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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 practiced their proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques and used percussive...
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 Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, La Canada, and surrounding areas,...
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 Lucientes (“Goya”) (1746–1828). Portrait of José Antonio Caballero, Second Marqués...
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 (watercolors and oil paintings, collage, textile designs, ceramics, and soft...
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 this weekend, December 1st, 2nd & 3rd. In addition to...
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 to take their own photo with Santa. Advanced registration is...
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 most sought-after event of the season has become a cherished...
