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SPARC Galleries | New Upcoming Exhibits
The South Pasadena Arts Council presents a new trio of SPARC Gallery exhibitions: Childhood 101 - Photographs by Kathleen Laraia McLaughlin and A Day in the Life - Plein-Air Paintings by Laurie Hendricks, both at the...
South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy | $10 Lesson Event and What’s New and...
At a recent recital held at the beautiful concert space at Boston Court Pasadena, students of South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy could be heard playing everything from Mozart and Bach to Taylor Swift...
South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Chamber Newsflash | December 11 through December 17, 2018
HotBox Vintage: Holiday Hoedown
Thursday, December 13
7:30pm - 10:30pm
A night out with Live Music from The Pasadena Playboys, holiday cocktails & lots of fun. Come in your Holiday best (cocktail attire, but an ugly xmas...
SPARC Gallery | “Old Favorites”, works by Textile Artist Cynthia Thiel
“Old Favorites,” an exhibition of works by textile artist Cynthia Thiel, opens Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the SPARC Gallery at South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, with a reception from 3 to 6 p.m.,...
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 dinosaurs that have been discovered since his popular store first...
Sparking SPARC’s Early Rise
She wasn’t expecting much of a crowd, maybe 25 people tops, but when they kept coming through the door, Lissa Reynolds figured this just might work.
It was an early Saturday morning nine years ago...
10% for SPEF | hotbox vintage is ready to set you up for PARTI...
This year SPEF Parti Gras is celebrating forty years (!) of fundraising for education, and they chose an awesome throw-back theme to mark the occasion: Smooth Sailing!
This year's theme is inspired by the cool...
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to Headline Eclectic!!
Grammy nominated, multi-platinum-selling BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY, the kings of swing, will headline The Eclectic - South Pasadena's Music Festival and Art Walk on Saturday, April 28. The popular free music and art festival...
Homeschool Program | Hodis Learning Offers New Expert Instruction Curriculum
Hodis Learning and Music (HLM) is now offering homeschool services for grades K-12.
These services are available in-person to students in their regional service area, including the cities of South Pasadena, Pasadena, San Marino,...
Modifying ‘Stay-at-Home’ | California Looks at Steps Needed to Re-Open State
Governor Gavin Newsom this week unveiled six key indicators that will guide California’s thinking for when and how to modify the stay-at-home and other orders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The governor noted that the progress in flattening...
Clean Power Alliance | CAPP Program Providing Assistance to Vulnerable Customers
PRESS RELEASE
Clean Power Alliance (CPA) announced that approximately 55,000 of its residential customers, who have fallen behind on their electricity bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are now receiving financial assistance totaling more than...
Shop Local on Saturday
Look for shopping deals as a variety of South Pasadena merchants will be taking part in Small Business Saturday.
Now in its seventh year, American Express has promoted the event in an effort to promote...
Shop Talk | City Manager Discusses Approach to Closing the Budget Gap
Members of Women Involved in South Pasadena Political Activism (WISPPA) will hear a long-range city budget forecast Saturday that is expected to show increased deficits over the next several years.
The city is facing significant...
Public Health | Updates to Los Angeles County Health Officer Order Effective Monday
MEDIA RELEASE
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 74 new deaths and 692 new cases of COVID-19. As of Friday, Public Health identified 1,220,849 positive cases of COVID-19 across...
LA Metro Board of Directors Vote to Drop 710 Tunnel
Los Angeles, CA - In a historic vote on Thursday morning, the Los Angeles Metro Board of Directors passed a notion that drops the Tunnel Alternative as a solution for the SR 710 North...
Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe | Happenings for Coming Weeks
As South Pasadena's beloved WINE & SONG gets ready to celebrate 15 years, take a look at the upcoming events that Brad and the gang have in store for us, including Wednesday Wine &...
State of the City & Chamber Holiday Party | Doubleheader At War Memorial
A holiday party mixed coupled with a state of the city address will all be part of a festive evening on Tuesday, December 3, as the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce hosts two key...
Institute for the Redesign of Learning’s Transition & Adult Services Program
The Institute for the Redesign of Learning is a nonprofit organization that empowers individuals of all abilities to take charge of their learning and lives, making it possible for them to be competent, caring,...
South Pasadena Arts and Music Academy | $10 Music Lesson Week
It’s time again for one of South Pasadena Arts and Music Academy's favorite promotions, $10 Lesson Week! Try out a private lesson or group class for just ten dollars, including Whole Steps (music for...
State of California May Reopen June 15 | Governor Newsom Outlines Next Steps
MEDIA RELEASE
As California surpasses a major milestone in the fight against COVID — administering more than 20 million vaccine doses, including 4 million in the state’s hardest-hit communities, and with hospitalizations continuing to steadily...
Eclectic Preview Party Gets Things Ready to Rock
Did you catch that hailstorm on Sunday afternoon? It came in the middle of the Eclectic Preview Party that was held at The Daily in South Pasadena and threatened to upstage the speaker at...
Tree Lighting Festivities at Farmers Market November 30
It's the most wonderful time of the year and it's time to light up our tree, South Pasadena! South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce invites everyone out to celebrate the holiday season at the annual...
SPARC the Eclectic
SPARC Music Stage @ Arroyo Outdoor
The South Pasadena Arts Council is pleased to present the following music groups at Arroyo Outdoor, 915 meridian Ave, next to the Iron Works Museum and the Gold Line...
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 South Pasadena Farmers Market.
Included in the festivities brought to you...
DC Keeton Home Improvements | Celebrating 30 Years
Amid all the chaos of the pandemic affecting our country and the world, David Keeton, owner of D C KEETON HOME IMPROVEMENTS, celebrated 30 years in business. It was a very muted celebration and...
Young Stars Theatre Commits to Virtual Summer Camps
Two months ago, YST was in the middle of a run of “Seussical Jr”, had just started rehearsing “The Wizard of Oz”, and was planning four summer camps. Just like any other spring. Business...
City Council | Curtain Won’t Close on South Pasadena Minimum Wage Proposal
Just as they did at their meeting two weeks ago, South Pasadena city councilmembers last night voted not to amend the city’s strategic plan to include an accelerated minimum wage schedule. But also like...
Craft Kits for the Holidays | Nurture Your Creativity
Crafting creates treasured family memories and there is no time like the present to start a new tradition. Few things bring families together like crafting and it’s beneficial for all involved. It builds creativity...
COVID Emergency Operations Center | LA County Officially Moves to the Orange Tier
MEDIA RELEASE
At 12:01 a.m., changes to the Health Officer Order took effect, reflecting our move into the Orange Tier. As a result, many business and sector protocols were updated over the weekend, including bars, breweries, wineries,...
