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FRANKENSTEIN Opens 2019-2020 Season at A Noise Within
A Noise Within (ANW), California’s acclaimed classic repertory theatre company, is proud to announce the California Premiere of Nick Dear’s Frankenstein , directed by Michael Michetti and adapted from the original novel by Mary...
KSHIFT Speaks at Rotary Club | Generation Differences Addressed
Kat O'Sullivan, CEO of KSHIFT, was the program speaker at the July 30 meeting of the Rotary Club of South Pasadena.
O'Sullivan gave a presentation on motivating and working with people from different generations. The...
Shakespeare in the Park | Back-to-Back Performances Awe Inspiring
Its mission is to ignite imagination, promote literacy, and encourage artistic expression, while offering a venue for technical and performing artists to exercise their passion.
Shakespeare By the Sea, making a return visit this week...
National Night Out | Fun & More at Orange Grove Park
National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, at Orange Grove Park in South Pasadena.
Admission is free to big event featuring games, food, inflatables and more
Slated from 6 to 9 p.m. various city...
Weekly Crime Summary | July 23-Aug 5
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target...
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at YST
Stories become classics for a reason. They tell “a tale as old as time”, and Young Stars Theatre’s current production of “Beauty and the Beast” is one of those classics.
Belle, a young woman in...
A Night of Art and Opera at the Library
The South Pasadena Public Library and the Friends of the South Pasadena Library are pleased to present a special evening of art and music featuring renowned artist John August Swanson discussing his artistic exploration...
INTO THE WOODS Opens Tonight at Hollywood Bowl
Another glorious evening of musical theatre premieres tonight at Hollywood Bowl with a fully staged production of Stephen Sondheim's "Into The Woods" and plays through the weekend.
The production stars Skylar Astin, as the Baker;...
Shakespeare by the Sea Returns to South Pasadena
Shakespeare by the Sea (SBTS) will present its 23rd season this summer, featuring two Shakespearean plays delivered by its troupe of actors in 23 parks around Southern California, including South Pasadena.
This year, the company will...
Norton Simon Film Series | The Female Gaze: Shining a Light on French Filmmakers
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition The Sweetness of Life: Three 18th-Century French Paintings from The Frick Collection, film critic Peter Rainer organizes a quartet of female-centric films by iconic French women directors. The films...
Free Slurpees for Good Kids! | SPPD Operation Chill Beats the Heat
The South Pasadena Police Department will again be teaming up with 7-Eleven stores in participating in “Operation Chill.”
Through “Operation Chill,” officers can issue a “ticket” to children for doing a good deed, like wearing...
4 Weeks Only! | Miss Saigon Dazzles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre
The Hollywood Pantages Theatre is pleased to present the return of Miss Saigon, the legendary musical will play a limited 4 week engagement at Hollywood Pantages Theatre (July 16 – August 11).
For the first...
Weekly Crime Summary | July 16-22
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target...
Cycling Through History | LA Explorer’s Club Hosts Film Location Tour
The Los Angeles Explorers Club will host their upcoming bicycle tour in the San Gabriel Valley this Sunday, July 28th, focusing the 14 mile ride on 1980’s movie locations within the South Pasadena and...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS iKOMO Business Team Visits Intuit HQ
On May 16, 2019, the South Pasadena High School (SPHS) iKOMO Business Plan Team traveled to Intuit headquarters in Mountain View, California. Intuit’s education program leaders invited iKOMO to experience a day in Silicon...
Rep. Chu Introduces Bipartisan Nutrition CARE Act For Seniors with Eating Disorders
On July 11 Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) and Jackie Walorski (IN-02) introduced the Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders (CARE) Act to provide greater access to necessary care for the senior population struggling with...
Keeping Your Home Safe This Summer | Security Tips While You’re Away
Before heading out on your summer vacation, the South Pasadena Police Department has a few tips beyond the typical advice to lock all windows and doors.
“With the number of residential burglaries occurring, extra care...
Pasadena TOR Foundation Elects New Leadership
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors and new officers. Since its inception in 1983, the Pasadena Tournament of Foundation has invested over $3 million in more than 200 Pasadena-area...
Auto Burglaries on the Rise | SPPD Advice for Protecting Belongings
The South Pasadena Police Department is warning residents that a large number of auto burglaries have occurred in the city in recent weeks.
Authorities say the burglaries occurred during both day and nighttime hours.
“Thieves will...
Monterey Hills Elementary Appoints New Assistant Principal Bryant Lopez
South Pasadena Unified School District has named Bryant Lopez as the new assistant principal for Monterey Hills Elementary School.
“We’re very excited to announce that Bryant Lopez will join the team leading Monterey Hills Elementary...
2 SPMS Girls & Club Team Win USA Volleyball Junior National Championship
This article was written and produced by Laura J. Fawcett
SG Elite Roshambo swept through the 12 National ranks at the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships, losing just one set en route to the...
SPUSD Snapshot | SPHS Competitors Shine at SkillsUSA National Competition
Congratulations to all the SPHS SkillsUSA national competitors! The SPHS Occupational Health and Safety Team won the gold medal at the competition held in Louisville, Kentucky, June 24-28, 2019. Jolene Lee, Talulla Chow and...
Filming in South Pasadena | July 1-19
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
7/1 – A commercial for Nissan was shot in the 500 block of Floral Park Terrace Arroyo Drive
7/2 – A commercial for...
Senator Portantino Hires New Representative | David Kim Joins Staff
Senator Anthony J. Portantino, whose 25th District represents South Pasadena, announced the addition of Minwoo “David” Kim to his district staff.
Kim will be responsible for the City of South Pasadena, in addition to La...
Summer Arts Crawl This Saturday!
Shops and boutiques will be open late with special exhibits, trunk shows, and there will be open houses and sales at this year’s Summer Arts Crawl July 20 in South Pasadena.
Merchants will be open...
Senior Center Events | July 17 -19
The following will be offered:
Wednesday, July 17, 10 a.m. – Book Club – Contact the front desk for list of books the group is reading. Led by Liz Giffen-Glad. Registration required.
Wednesday, July 17, 9:30...
Wonderful Wednesdays | StemUp4Youth Returns to Library
The StemUp4Youth program returns for its third straight year to the South Pasadena Public Library on July 17 as part of the Library’s “Wonderful Wednesday” series. Stemup4Youth is an award winning organization which helps...
SPARC Gallery Presents: “Textiles Today – Exploring New Possibilities” | Opening July 20
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) presents “Textiles Today: Exploring New Possibilities,” a new exhibition at the SPARC Chamber Gallery inside the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, with an opening reception on July 20,...
Weekly Crime Summary | July 9-15
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An alert and well-informed citizen makes you less of a target...
Short Film Wins Awards | South Pasadena Poet Laureate Ron Koertge’s Poem Inspired Animation
"NEGATIVE SPACE" is Directed by Max Porter & Ru Kuwahata, Based on a poem by Ron Koertge and Produced by Ikki Films & Manuel Cam StudioDU.
“Negative Space" is a short animated film that depicts...
