PHOTO: Sally Kilby | The South Pasadenan | Brant Dunlap, Mary Jane Juranek and Anita Scott take a break from working on the float to enjoy a taco salad lunch from Hi-Life.

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,...

Farmer’s Market Tree Lighting | City & Chamber of Commerce Ring in the Holidays

It kicks off the shopping season, brings the community together, and brings smiles – lots of them – to those bundled up on a cold night. “It kicks off the holiday season,” said Laurie Wheeler,...

SPARC Spoken Word Event at Arts Crawl

The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) is pleased to present an evening of spoken word performances and readings as part of its participation in the Winter Arts Crawl. The performances take place two doors...
PHOTO: SPTW | The South Pasadenan | Schuyler Mastain, Daisy Donohue, and Robert Cesario in A Christmas Carol at South Pasadena Theatre Workshop.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Enchants at South Pasadena Theatre Workshop

South Pasadena has a new holiday tradition – the simply enchanting re-telling of A Christmas Carol, now in its second year at South Pasadena Theatre Workshop. Premiering last year, the production brings back most...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! | Thankful Thoughts from South Pasadenans

I am thankful for my happiness, the kindness of others and for what I have, not what I don’t have. I’m thankful for the relationship I have with my son, Michael, a loving one I’m developing daily...

Thanksgiving 2020 | Thankful for Getting Through a Year of Uncertainty

In a year full of uncertainty, we can all be thankful for something with the arrival of Thanksgiving. It has been difficult to find any sign of gratefulness as the coronavirus continues to take its...

City Departments Address Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Essential Resources and Safety Take Precedence

Top officials in key departments of the city gave a coronavirus update, designed to provide the public with an overview of the current status and the city’s response in face of COVID-19, during Wednesday’s...

Summer Group Classes at Green Brooms

Green Brooms Music Academy will be offering Group Classes during their 6-week Summer Session! Below are details about class offerings. Space is limited to 6 students per class so be sure to call them...
Mens Haircuts South Pasadena at CALIBRATE on Fremont near Mission Street. Premium Mens Hair, Nails, Skin, & Auto Detailing

Get Ready for Halloween at CALIBRATE | Men’s Haircuts With a Spa-Like Feel

CALIBRATE, a new premium mens hair, skin, & nails studio situated in the heart of South Pasadena, is excited to roll out its extensive range of men's grooming services just in time for the...

SPARC: SPARC’tacular Awards | Celebrating 10 YEARS in the Arts for South Pasadena

The South Pasadena Arts Council - or more aptly known by their acronym 'SPARC' - has been the driving non-profit organization for the arts in South Pasadena for more than a decade. From the utilization...

OBAMA | Photography Exhibit ‘Celebrate Hope’ at The South Pasadenan

Though the air was frigid on Saturday night for the Winter Arts Crawl, many people still braved the cold to visit the many galleries and exhibits open to the public - one of which...

The Eclectic Music Festival Line-Up Announced!

The Eclectic, South Pasadena's Music Festival and Art Walk, returns for its 10th year on Saturday, April 28, with Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (BBVD) headlining the event. BBVD, the incomparable kings of...

Santa Fe Crafts Presents: Piles of Pawn Native American Jewelry Sale – Holiday Edition

Discover a treasure trove of history and artistry at the much-anticipated Piles of Pawn Native American Jewelry Sale! Hosted by Santa Fe Crafts, a renowned establishment since 1984, this event is a celebration of...

SPCC Free Bingo: Eat Shop Enjoy South Pasadena | SUNDAY

FEATURING: Marz & Videotheque! This is a FREE virtual event hosted by SPCC and the Chamber. Participants will need to Register with an email address so we can email them 2 free bingo cards to participate. All...
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Music and Art Lovers Invited to Eclectic Preview Party and Creative Community Awards

South Pasadena’s countdown to the 13th Annual Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl begins Sunday, April 2 at the preview party and fundraiser at the former Carrow’s Restaurant. Featuring live music from a few...

It’s a Hot Time at the Chamber Mixer at Lloyd & Lane

Let’s face it, South Pas, it’s HOT! It was 100 degrees in the shade today but that did not stop chamber members from gathering at Lloyd & Lane’s for an evening chamber mixer. It...

PPP Runs Out of Money | $350 Billion Program Depleted in Days

Money allocated under the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program pursuant to the $2.2 trillion, Coronavirus rescue package has already run out, it was learned today. The dry hole means funds not already doled...

Taste of South Pasadena | A Beautiful Blend of Culinary Creations

South Pasadena may be a small town, but by no means should it be underestimated when it comes to the wide variety of cuisine that it offers. The 8th annual Taste of South Pasadena, presented...

Eclectic Hits the Library

This year the Carnegie Stage in the Library Community Room will host five free musical performances as part of the Eclectic Music Festival. The 10th Annual Fest will present a variety of indoor and...

Perpetual Education | Now Accepting Applications for Summer Program

By Perpetual Education Perpetual Education’s “Design for The Web” mentorship program is now accepting applications for the June 7th and August 9th sessions. The program will start it’s next 6-month session on Monday, June 7th 2021. Quick!...

ARTS CRAWL | It’s the Winter Celebration of the Arts in South Pasadena

Artists, Musicians, and Merchants gear up to celebrate All You Need is Love with another fun and family friendly “Neighborhood Night-on-the-Town” on Saturday, February 16, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Chamber...

Grammy Award Winner At SPARC

Award-winning soul singer-songwriter, music historian, and record producer Billy Vera will be the guest performer at the South Pasadena Arts Council’s festive “1st Annual SPARCtacular Benefit gARTen pARTy,” Saturday, September 22, from 3 to 6...
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Save Young Stars Theatre | Locals Love ‘YST’

YOU can help Save YST (Young Stars Theatre) If you love the arts, if you've been to one of their delightful shows at the beloved Fremont Centre Theatre, if you're a patron of the...

Eclectic Music Festival & Arts Crawl | Only One Week Away!

Southern California music fans of all ages are counting down to Saturday, April 27, when the Eclectic Music Festival and Arts Crawl returns to South Pasadena for its 11th year. Hosted by the South Pasadena...

Do You Partini?

Partini! Don’t you love the name? It sounds like a fizzy, pink cocktail of a party that everyone wants to go to. The brainchild of local entrepreneur Anne Bagasao, Partini comes to the rescue...
South Pas Vintage: Vintage Shopping in South Pasadena at hotbox vintage on Mission Street, or online: hotboxvintage.com

GRANNY-CORE ESSENTIALS | IT’S CHUNKY SWEATER SEASON!

Check out this collection from the girls at hotbox vintage in South Pasadena: Our favorite time is HERE. Is it springtime? Close, but even better. It’s chunky sweater season ❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎ We’ve been sourcing in...

Laura Parker ‘Imagining Infinity’ at SPARC Gallery

The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) is pleased to present the exhibition LAURA PARKER – IMAGINING INFINITY at SPARC Gallery, located at the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce on Mission Street.  Sam Mellon and...

SNOUT Celebrates 27th Professional Pet Sitters Week March 7-13

PRESS RELEASE SNOUT encourages pet owners and pet lovers alike to celebrate the 27th annual Professional Pet Sitters Week, March 7-13, 2021. Professional Pet Sitters Week (PPSW) was introduced by Pet Sitters International (PSI) in...

Chamber of Commerce Hosts Al Fresco Day June 19

MEDIA RELEASE  As the country enjoys the return to somewhat normal life post-pandemic, local residents will discover a few new “faces” in South Pasadena’s business district. While several local businesses have closed for good since March...

SPARC Highlights | Winter Arts Crawl 2019

The South Pasadena Arts Council’s SPARC art galleries will be open to visitors during the free Arts Crawl evening of exhibits, live music, open houses, artisans, interactive arts, and more, produced by the South...
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