Spring Fling Artisan Market | Gift Shopping South Pasadena

The Woman’s Club of South Pasadena welcomes the community to its “Spring Fling Artisan Market.” The event will be held Saturday May 6 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the historic clubhouse, 1424 Fremont Avenue....
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Hodgson’s Antiques Celebrates 52 Years

Peggy Hodgson can tell you stories! And she was doing just that on Saturday, July 15, 2023 as city dignitaries, friends and family gathered at her shop at 1005 Mission Street to celebrate her...

Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe | Wednesday October 4

Wine & Song at Lost Parrot Cafe will feature a favorite duo from the East Coast, Robinson & Rohe and the fabulous R.O. Shapiro, who joined the Wine & Song Road Show in San Francisco...

Square Deal Barber | A Family Legacy Renewed

No, they don't just give square-style haircuts at Square Deal Barber in South Pasadena. “Square Deal” is the name the founder gave the barbershop back in 1935, and it's the name the present owner,...

The Importance of Being Earnest | YST at Fremont Centre Theatre

Get thee to the theatre one and all! For the first time in 17 months, I sat with other human beings as the lights came up on a stage filled with actors. It was...

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...

Internship Program at SPHS Heads into Spring Session

Deadline reminder from Andrea Fox at SPUSD - Just a reminder that the deadline to apply for spring internships will be Monday, February 5, 2018 at 5 p.m. Please note that juniors and seniors who...

South Pas Fitness | Indoor and Outdoor Workouts, Open 7 Days a Week

South Pas Fitness, "South Pasadena's newest premier fitness center," as it is billed in their website has seen its fair share of ups and downs the last couple of years -- from  transforming a...

Mamma’s Brick Oven Pizza and Pasta | NY Tradition with a Hometown Twist

It's a one-of-a-kind experience in South Pasadena, offering the only self-pour beer, wine, and cocktail system in LA county, along with fresh, brick oven-baked pizza that you can order by the slice if you...

COVID-19 at TRADER JOE’S | South Pasadena Store Employee(s) Tests Positive

According to the Trader Joe's website, several Southern California locations are temporarily closing due to employees, referred to as 'crew members', having tested positive for COVID-19. This is their statement, released Sunday April 12th: South Pasadena,...

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...

Los Angeles County to Implement Tighter Safeguards and Restrictions to Curb COVID-19 Spread |...

MEDIA RELEASE: Effective Friday, November 20, Los Angeles County will tighten pandemic safeguards and restrictions as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to increase significantly. These safeguards and restrictions protect the public health and safety of...

PHOTOS: Ribbon Cutting Welcomes Republic of Lucha | Wrestling Legends Penta and Fenix Open...

The first time watching the Lucha Brothers in action is like watching two supernatural entities unleashed; soaring through the air, exuding no fear, exhibiting incredible strength and stamina — monumental personalities and talents hidden...

Arts & Music Academy $10 Music Lesson Day! | ONE DAY ONLY Jan 26

South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy (formerly Green Brooms) is holding their bi-annual $10 Lesson Day in South Pasadena on Sunday, January 26th from 10am - 4pm. Thirty-minute private music lessons are only $10...

Brunch & Special Historic Home Tour | SPPF Event December 2nd

Join Us for Brunch & a Grand Tour Get Your Tickets Today Click Here Price: $35 for members/$45 for non-members December 2, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to Noon LOCATION: 217 Oaklawn, South Pasadena South Pasadena Preservation Foundation Presents Brunch and a Historic...

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...

NEWS RELEASE: Twohey’s Restaurant will Move to New Location in South Pasadena!

Twohey’s Restaurant in Alhambra was scheduled to close early February 2018 but a turn-around announcement this Thursday evening revealed their plan to relocate to South Pasadena. According to the announcement, the current locale will...
PHOTO: SPARC | The South Pasadenan | Piece by Cynthia Thiel on display at SPARC gallery.

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.,...

Weekly WISPPA Newsletter December 12, 2018

Next WISPPA meeting: JANUARY 12 at 9:30. Be sure to join us on the 2nd Saturday of January for a conversation with the South Pasadena City Manager Stephanie DeWolfe.    INFORMATION OF INTEREST: Please note that all events listed in this newsletter are...

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...

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...

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...

SMALL TOWN BIG DEAL | Eclectic Delivers Again

South Pasadena has had a reputation of being a sleepy town with an early bed time, but over the years that reputation has changed dramatically. A major contributing force to that change has been...

Eclectic Music Festival & Arts Crawl | Get Ready for an Unforgettable Lineup!

The 11th annual Eclectic Music Festival & Arts Crawl is nearly here! On Saturday, April 27, South Pasadena will be filled with fun for kids of all ages. The festivities begin at 3 p.m. and the...
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SAVE THE DATE! The ECLECTIC Music Festival is April 27, 2024

South Pasadenans favorite event of the year is on its way! Mark your calendars for the city-wide music and art extravaganza coming to you on Saturday, April 27 from 3:00pm - 10:00pm. And to...

Citizens Bank Purchased | South Pasadenan Weekly Update

Resident Pete Kutzer has purchased the Citizen Business Bank building at the corner of Mission Street and Fair Oaks Boulevard in South Pasadena and, according to Kris Morrish, a member of the city’s Planning...

Christmas Comes Early To Crete Academy

Each child was called up individually, by name, and given a shiny, red and green Christmas present as they walked up to meet Santa Claus with their eyes as big as saucers. The gathered...

Paul Abbey | Businessman & Super-Volunteer Passed Away Friday

Paul Abbey, a longtime volunteer for the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee, passed away on Friday due to a sudden massive heart attack, according to his family. “Paul was one of those super volunteers,”...
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$10 Music Lesson Week | South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy to Benefit SPEF...

South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy is holding their bi-annual $10 Lesson Week in South Pasadena January 16 – January 21, 2023. Thirty-minute private music lessons are only $10 each and all proceeds will...

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...
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