Live Entertainment at Jeweled Universe on Mission Street in South Pasadena. Get your tickets - seating is limited. Pictured: Wild Peacock Preservation Society featuring Henry Zhao. The Licata Brothers, Daniel Markus, and Edward Pan.

Live Shows on Mission Street! | Get Your Tickets for The Starlit Stage at...

Nestled in the heart of South Pasadena lies a gem that glistens with creativity and vibrancy – Jeweled Universe. More than just a store,...
PHOTO: provided by YST | The South Pasadenan | YST's production of James and the Giant Peach Jr.

James and the Giant Peach | Young Stars Theatre

Based on the beloved classic Roald Dahl book, James and the Giant Peach Jr. is a magical story with a beautifully complex score and...

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...

Development | City Moves Toward Adoption of Housing Element, General Plan Update; Confusion...

After nine years of twists and turns and about a million dollars spent, long-awaited updates to the South Pasadena General Plan and its Downtown...

Inside J6 Creative: A Blend of Technology, Artistry, & Production for Artists and Businesses

J6 Creative has established itself as a pivotal player in the field of visual arts and printing, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Headed...
PHOTO: Mike Kwok | The South Pasadenan | Celebrating Twohey’s Restaurant’s 80th Anniversary on Sept. 20 are (left to right) Assemblymember Mike Fong, District 49; Greg Mallis, Twohey’s co-owner; Alex Aghajanian, president, Pasadena Tournament of Roses; Tanya Christos, Twohey’s co-owner; and State Senator Anthony Portantino, 25th District.

Twohey’s Restaurant Hosts 80th Anniversary Celebration

Tanya Christos and Greg Mallis, owners of Twohey’s Restaurant at 424 Fair Oaks Ave., held a number of activities Sept. 20-24 to celebrate the...
PHOTO: provided by SPARC | The South Pasadenan | View Across Millard by Reed Weston Bradley

BIRD’S EYE | Reed Weston Bradley Exhibition at SPARC Gallery

“Bird’s Eye,” an exhibition of plein-air landscapes by noted Judson Studio designer and artist Reed Weston Bradley, opens Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the...
PHOTO: provided by Twohey's | The South Pasadenan | Twohey's is located on Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena

TWOHEY’S to Celebrate 80th Anniversary as a Family-Owned Local Landmark

Twohey’s Restaurant, a staple of the San Gabriel Valley dining scene, is celebrating its 80th anniversary as a family-owned local landmark. Since its founding...
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Get Organized | THE NEAT FREAK LA

Friends have been calling Mike Mawhinney a neat freak for years. “I would walk into a friend’s place and go, “okay, what’s up with...

Pave Paradise and Put up A Parking Lot ♩♬… Really? | South Pasadena Residents...

Dear South Pasadena Residents, I find myself compelled to address a pressing concern that stands to redefine the very fabric of our beloved town. What little...

Letter to the Editor | Save Our 18 Hole Arroyo Golf Course

Dear City Council and Community Members, I have lived in South Pasadena for more than 35 years now. My children grew up and graduated from...
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...

VONS | South Pasadena Store Set to Close in September

Marking the end of an era, it was announced the VONS store on Fair Oaks Avenue in South Pasadena will be closing in early...
PHOTO: Rebecca Ward | The South Pasadenan | Juniper Chao (violin) and William Hubbard (piano) playing Sonata in G Major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the Carriage House at South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy.

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...

HEATHERBLOOM | Celebrating 31 Years of Blooming in a Small Town

Heatherbloom celebrates 31 years in business this August. Beginning in Old Pasadena 31 years ago, the local favorite clothing shop has spent the past...

Historic Garfield House South Pasadena | How Caltrans Enabled Restoration of an Important Local...

When Lori and Grant Davis-Denny purchased the historic Garfield House in South Pasadena in 2015 for $3 million, they knew they were taking on...
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Start the School Year Strong | Hodis Learning & Music Tutoring Has You Covered

- Sponsored Press Release | Local Businesses & Services - Hodis Learning & Music (HLM) is offering new students the chance to save 20% on...
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LEASED | 18,370 sq/ft Office Space at 625 Fair Oaks South Pasadena

NAI Capital Media Release: NAI Capital Commercial is pleased to announce the successful completion of an 18,370 square foot office lease at 625 Fair Oaks...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Young Stars Theatre Artistic Directors, Miranda Miller and Gloria Bennett in the courtyard of Fremont Centre Theatre in South Pasadena.

Young Stars Theatre | Catching up with Local Youth Theatre Company, YST

Our readers will remember the sudden passing last spring of Young Stars Theatre co-founder, Jack Bennett, during his run as Harold Hill in YST’s...

Vidéothèque is Moving | Vidéothèque leaving South Pasadena

After 20 years on Mission Street in South Pasadena, beloved video store, Vidéothèque, is picking up stakes in the coming weeks and moving house...
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...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Tarot Arts celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting. Pictured l-r: Chamber Board Member Karla Thompson, City Councilmember Evelyn Zniemer, City Councilmember Michael Cacciotti, Tarot Arts owner Willaim Toro, Mayor Jon Primuth, Tarot Arts owner Phillip Gibson, Erica Nam from Anthony Portantino's office, City Councilmember Janet Braun, and Chamber Ambassador Chantal Garcia.

Tarot Arts | New Business in South Pasadena Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting

Saturday saw the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of an exciting, new business in town, Tarot Arts, located at 1017 Mission Street. The...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Peggy Hodgson celebrates Hodgson's Antiques 52 years in business.

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...

Summer Arts Crawl

Summer's here and it's a hot one! Come one, come all to South Pasadena's summer ARTS CRAWL, this Saturday, July 15, 3pm - 8pm...
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...
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Personalized Summer Programs | Hodis Learning & Music

Taking summer classes may be demanding, but with the right support, it can also be a gratifying and transformative experience. Hodis Learning & Music...

The Chekhov Project at South Pasadena Theatre Workshop

South Pasadena Theatre Workshop announces the highly ambitious undertaking of performing two classic plays by Anton Chekhov: The Seagull and The Cherry Orchard. Both...

OpEd | City Budget Problems: A Response to City Council

South Pasadena Resident Mr. Bray Addressing City Council & City Hall staff in writing about the budget information, logic, and pathway to resolution:  I can...
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...
PHOTO: Alisa Hayashida | The South Pasadenan | Realtor Tracy Macrum at the South Pasadena Lofts

Historic Properties & Charming Neighborhoods | Tracy Macrum – A Local Realtor with an...

If you live in South Pasadena, you no doubt have heard of Tracy Macrum. If you haven’t, well, let us take this opportunity to...
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