City of South Pasadena Hosts Business Networking Event October 12

The City’s Economic Development Team will be hosting the second Business Networking Event on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Library Community Room, located at 1115 El Centro...

$10 Music Lesson Day | Green Brooms Music Academy

Have a fledgling young musician who may want to take the next step? Green Brooms Music Academy is holding their ever popular bi-annual $10 Lesson Day in South Pasadena on Sunday, January 27th from 10am – 4pm.  Thirty minute private...

Mathanasium Learning Center | Giving Kids Confidence to Achieve Math Goals

Since last summer, when COVID-19 was wrecking havoc in many communities throughout the country and kids weren't their usual selves because of stay-at-home restrictions, Mathnasium in South Pasadena has been running a program that...
PHOTO: Steven Lawrence | The South Pasadean | Solid Silver concha belt is one of three designed by renowned Pueblo sculptor/ceramicist Tammy Garcia.

Special Native American Jewelry Sale | Piles of Pawn Spring Edition at Santa Fe...

Embark on a journey through history, culture, and beauty at the Piles of Pawn Spring Edition, taking place on Friday and Saturday, April 21st & 22nd at Santa Fe Crafts Native American Gallery in...

Hodis Learning & Music | $10 Sessions Start Now!

Hodis Learning & Music is offering $10 sessions scheduled in the first 7 days of the month! This offer is valid for new clients in the months of June, July, and August. We offer in-home...

SPARC Gallery Exhibition Features Work of Laurie Hendricks

It’s all part of a new trio of SPARC Gallery exhibitions, also featuring “Childhood 101” - photographs by Kathleen Laraia, and “Here and Somewhere Else,” abstract paintings by Timothy McMullen at the SPARC Gallery...

POSTPONED: South Pasadena Theatre Workshop | Sounds of Solstice

EVENT UPDATE 12-21-2021: Sounds of Solstice has been postponed until further notice South Pasadena Theatre Workshop (SPTW) invites the community to Sounds of Solstice - songs, stories and poems of the season. There are three...

ART! MUSIC! OKTOBERFEST!

It was a balmy and beautiful fall evening as multiple generations of South Pasadenans descended on our downtown area for the 2018 Fall Arts Crawl and Oktoberfest. Once again the genuine bonhomie was in...

SPARC: A Unique Arts Crawl Showcase

Artist Mary Beth Heffernan has accomplished something that many fine artists strive to achieve; she has effectively conveyed a feeling of balance between life and death through an unparalleled visual medium. Heffernan's work is created...

College Torch College Counseling | Recommendation Letter Advice From an Expert

As a former full-time public school teacher, I’m going to reveal something from my first teaching year that I know I’m supposed to keep to myself. It’s the moment a high school senior asked...

Public Health | Outdoor Dining Service Returns with New Mandatory Safety Measures

PUBLIC HEALTH RELEASE The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) confirmed 228 new deaths and 7,112 new cases of COVID-19. As of January 29, Public Health identified 1,104,393 positive cases of COVID-19...

Valentine’s Day Fun at Hotbox Vintage South Pasadena

What could be more romantic than a stroll around your favorite small town? South Pasadena is going to be in full swing up and down Mission Street for the Winter Arts Crawl, a free...

Saturday Arts Crawl & Outdoor Movie Night at Hotbox Vintage!

SATURDAY, JULY 17TH 4:00-8:00PM - ARTS CRAWL POP-UP WITH NOA MELENDEZ Hotbox is proud to be hosting artist Noa Melendez (@noakalani + @noa_doesart), a mixed media artist specializing in drawing, painting, & design. Taking inspiration from the beauty...

‘Better Together – Six Feet Apart’ This 4th of July | Finding Unity During...

South Pasadenans will not celebrate America’s birthday in the traditional sense with an old-fashioned pancake breakfast, homegrown parade or patriotic fireworks show this year, but in a COVID-19 world where cases continue to increase...

Police Chief Solinsky Connects with Businesses in South Pasadena

Building strong relationships, creating mutual trust and respect between the South Pasadena Police Department and the community has always been a top priority for Brian Solinsky, but since early May others are seeing it...
HOTBOX VINTAGE in South Pasadena on Mission Street launches massive new vintage shopping website: hotboxvintage.com featuring fast browsing, great product search, & 1000's of items to shop - online nation-wide.

Hotbox Vintage: Your Online Goldmine for Vintage Fashion Finds

Let's go shopping! You know how we're always on the prowl for the next best thing in the style scene, right? Well, enter the new Hotbox Vintage online shopping website - bigger, better, faster,...

FLEX College Prep | Unique Seminar Features Former Admission Officer at Yale

On Saturday, March 2, FLEX College Prep will be holding a rare and unique seminar providing up-to-date insider information about the college admissions process for high school students. The seminar aims to demystify the process,...

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) ~ CLICK...

Peltier Home Celebrates Two Years on Mission Street

This Wednesday evening from 5pm-8pm, Amy Peltier and her team will be celebrating their two year anniversary of their beautiful home décor and interior design shop at 1011-A Mission Street. It’s been a whirlwind...

Lucha Libre | 18th and Grand Official Apparel at Republic of Lucha

MEDIA RELEASE Republic of Lucha, the official store and art gallery of Lucha Libre Superstars “The Lucha Brothers” Penta Zero Miedo & Rey Fenix has teamed up with the acclaimed documentary film “18TH & GRAND”...

Indoor Large Events Required to Verify Vaccination or Negative Test for Entry | Public...

PUBLIC HEALTH RELEASE As of September 20, the State requires that all attendees at indoor mega events show proof of full vaccination or a negative test result prior to entry. Self-attestation can no longer be...

OSHA Statement

MEDIA RELEASE The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is withdrawing the vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard issued on Nov. 5, 2021, to protect unvaccinated employees of large employers with 100...

Cellist Emily Davidson Brings Her Talents to South Pasadena

Emily Davidson is a cellist and music historian who plays both cello and the baroque cello. Originally from New York, she freelanced in Boston from 2010-2017, and has recently relocated to Los Angeles. She released...

A Moving Presentation of “We, Too, Are America”

Inspired by a visit to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia last summer, South Pasadena Mayor, Michael Cacciotti, had the idea to mount a collective, inclusive, theatrical production for the 4th of...
PHOTO: provided by Brad Colerick | The South Pasadenan | Locally Sourced and Holly Bernt

Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe

Wine & Song continues their residency at local favorite spot, Lost Parrot Cafe, this Wednesday July 19 with Locally Sourced and Holly Bernt. Locally Sourced is a relatively new trio made up of some seasoned pros —...

Clean Power Alliance | New Solar and Wind Projects Now Providing Clean Power

PRESS RELEASE Clean Power Alliance (CPA), the single largest provider of 100% renewable energy to customers in the nation, recently had two clean energy-producing projects come online. The two projects add 340 megawatts (MW) of...

New Chamber of Commerce Members Recognized

New members enjoyed light refreshments and good conversation as they were welcomed to the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce at the annual New Member mixer.  Members of the Chamber’s Board of Directors and Ambassador...

Fall Arts Crawl | Embrace the Halloween Spirit Next Week!

Artists, musicians, and merchants gear up to celebrate the fall season with another fun and family friendly “Neighborhood Night-on-the-Town” on Saturday, October 19, from 4 - 9 p.m. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce...
PHOTO: Rebecca Ward | The South Pasadenan | Marcus Neely (violin) and Ellis Skelton (piano) playing Sonatina op.100 by Antonin Dvorak at South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy.

Let’s Talk Ensembles with South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy

A few months back, we spoke to the team at South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy about their exciting new children’s program called “Whole Steps” geared towards babies and toddlers. Today we’re back at...

SPARC at the Fall Arts Crawl | New Exhibits, Fun for Kids, and Funky...

The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) will present interactive fun for all ages in the City Hall Courtyard and open its latest art exhibition at the SPARC Chamber Gallery during the free “Arts Crawl”—an...
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