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Matthew Bourne’s SWAN LAKE at The Ahmanson Theatre
Matthew Bourne’s “Swan Lake” from New Adventures, will be presented by Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre December 3, 2019 through January 5,...
Tree Lighting Ceremony at Farmer’s Market
A tree-lighting ceremony and celebration to bring in the holiday season is scheduled on Thursday, December 5, from 4 - 7 p.m., at the...
NAT GEO LIVE | Summit to Sea with Andy Mann, Photographer & Filmmaker
The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica presents the second event of the acclaimed National Geographic Live series during The Broad Stage’s...
FROZEN Announces Digital Lottery for Los Angeles Run | Dec. 4 – Feb. 2,...
Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway in Hollywood announced today that the highly anticipated North American tour launch of Disney’s Frozen at Hollywood Pantages Theatre...
Partying with the Dinosaur Farm | Going Strong After a Quarter Century in South...
Jokingly, he calls himself “Dinosaur Dave,” a smiling Dave Plenn said, laughing at the nickname, adding that he keeps track of new species of...
August Wilson’s “JITNEY” | Now at The Mark Taper Forum
A masterpiece by two-time Pulitzer winner August Wilson with the production that completed his American Century Cycle on Broadway and received the 2017 Tony...
SPARC Holiday Party | 4th Annual Celebration at Bullseye Glass WEDNESDAY
The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) is holding its 4th Annual Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bullseye...
Weekly Crime Summary | Nov 12-25
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
Citywide Bike Parking Plan Passes | Forging a Cycle-Friendly Environment
Bill Glazier and a city report contributed to this article
South Pasadena City Council members Wednesday night awarded a construction contract to E.C. Construction Company,...
SPHS Band and Color Guard Continue Competition Run | Keeps Focus on Fall Season...
By Jason Liu
South Pasadena High School’s Tiger Marching Band and Color Guard recently traveled to El Camino College in Torrance to compete in the...
Filming in South Pasadena | Nov 7-13
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
11/7 - A commercial for “USAA” was shot in the 1000 block of...
Council Approves New Water Billing Contract | City Says No Change in Rates
Water customers will be served by a new billing company, Munibilling, after the sudden closure of Fathom (formerly Global Water), under a new contract...
SPHS First School to Participate in Sports Analysis Lab | Improving Athletic Performance With...
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) John C. Wilson Motion and Sports Analysis Lab stepped outside its typical office and visited South Pasadena High School...
Senior Center Events | Nov 22 – Dec 6
The following will be offered at the South Pasadena Senior Center.
Friday, November 22, 11:45 a.m. – Birthday Celebration – The Center will celebrate...
City Adopts Green Action Plan | Councilmember Remains Apprehensive
A city report and Bill Glazier contributed to this article
South Pasadena, already recognized for its “green” efforts, is about to get greener.
On Wednesday night,...
Woman’s Club Hosts Housing Rights Workshop | Answering Tenant Questions Nov 23
The South Pasadena Woman's Club has organized a renters workshop that will be presented by Housing Rights Center this Saturday, November 23 from 8:45...
Cathy Billings Confirmed as New Library Director for South Pasadena
Cathy Billings, associate library director since 2017, has been named as the City’s new library director, City Manager Stephanie DeWolfe announced Wednesday.
Billings succeeds longtime...
Woman’s Club Honors Veterans | Luncheon Includes Special Guests
The November luncheon meeting of the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena paid tribute to veterans, including special guests from World War II, Korean War...
Meet Author Chip Jacobs | SPPF Presents Meet and Greet Nov 15
Author Chip Jacobs will be at the historic Garfield House on Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m. to read from and sign his new...
Weekly Crime Summary | Nov 5-11
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
ShopTalk | Chamber of Commerce: Handling ‘Seismic Shifts’ at Work
Shift happens and a local business owner is out to help others fix the problem.
“We are experiencing seismic shifts in the workplace and the...
Dinosaur Farm Turns 25 | South Pasadena’s Top-Rated Independent Toy Store Celebrates Nov 22
The word “dinosaur” often refers to people or things that are out-of-step or on the verge of extinction. That definitely doesn’t apply to the...
A Center Court Culture Clash | Pasadena Playhouse Premieres THE GREAT LEAP
Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, in association with East West Players, presents the Los Angeles premiere of Lauren Yee’s The Great Leap,...
South Pasadena: Eviction Moratorium Ordinance Passed at City Council Meeting Nov 6
About 50% of the South Pasadena residential population are renters. A significant uptick in what is being called 'no-fault' evictions have been devastating to...
Weekly Crime Summary | Oct 29-Nov 4
The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...
EVICTION MORATORIUM | Special Council Meeting Nov. 6
The City Council has called a special meeting Wednesday, Nov. 6, to consider a temporary, 60-day ordinance that would prohibit tenant evictions without just...
Filming in South Pasadena | Oct 24-31
Below are some of the recent productions filmed in South Pasadena:
10/28 – A TV show, “WYE,” was shot in the 800 block of...
KEY LARGO at Geffen Playhouse Starring Andy Garcia
Geffen Playhouse presents its world premiere adaptation of Key Largo, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt, Farragut North) and featuring Academy Award...
Senior Center Events | Nov 8-15
Starting Friday, November 8, the following will be offered at the South Pasadena Center:
Friday, November 8, 10:30 a.m. – Dietary needs change as on...
