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Spectacular Night with Youssou N’Dour | Ignite@TheFord!
The newly renovated Ford Theatres kicked off their exciting new series IGNITE@TheFord! with an exhilarating concert by Senegalese superstar Youssou N’Dour. Even those who think they don’t know him by name will recognize his...
Band Camp Continues at SPHS
Despite the summer’s increasing heat, students of the South Pasadena High School Marching Band and Color Guard are hard at work getting ready for their upcoming marching season.
When asked what band camp is and...
Follow Your Dreams – Celebration of Life for Anne Disselhorst
It was standing room only with a line out the door for the celebration of life held in honor of Fiore Market Café matriarch, Anne Disselhorst, on Friday afternoon at Fremont Centre Theatre. The...
Closing Night at Movies at the Museum
Shout out to South Pasadena Preservation Foundation and their generous sponsors, Girl Friday, Hurtado & Sokolow, McGrail Tutoring, Evans and Associates, Mdi, Susan Masterman Architects, and Michele Downing for providing Movies on the Museum...
Anne Disselhorst – A Handcrafted Life
Sadly, the “Mom” of the Mom & Pop culinary gem that is Fiore Market Café has passed away suddenly. Anne Disselhorst suffered a massive stroke caused by a large tumor no one knew she...
City Votes to Implement District-Based Election System Under Threat of Lawsuit
The City of South Pasadena is undergoing a transition to district-based elections after the City Council adopted Resolution 7524 on July 19. The unanimous decision to pass the law, however, was not supported by...
Contemporary Artist Shenping Wang Donates Two Paintings to Library
A very special art exhibit showcasing striking Chinese-themed paintings and sculptures by emerging artist Shenping Wang was presented in the Library Community Room on July 15. The event was part of The South Pasadena...
National Night Out a Success in South Pasadena
On the first Tuesday in August, South Pasadena, along with over sixteen thousand other communities, participated in the National Night Out event; a community building evening that encourages police community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie,...
‘Upstairs Downstairs’ Tour at Gamble House
This summer the Gamble House will once again open its servants’ quarters for exclusive “Upstairs Downstairs” tours. Visitors to the Gamble House from July 27th through August 13th will be able to compare the living quarters...
Impassioned Discussion at Chamber Shop Talk Breakfast
Under a humid, rainy Tuesday morning sky, chamber members gathered for an unusually impassioned discussion during their monthly breakfast at Mike and Anne's restaurant. The subject of those discussions centered around the information given...
Father Pleads Guilty in Court Tuesday Morning
Aramazd Andressian Sr., the father who was arrested under suspicion of the murder of his 5-year-old son, Aramazd "Piqui" Andressian Jr., has pleaded guilty in an Alhambra courtroom this Tuesday, August 1.
Originally set to...
The Sound of Music – A Joyful Summer Evening
The air was electric with anticipation as friends, family and community members settled in for Upstage’s summer production of The Sound of Music. Throughout the evening, you could hear and feel the urge to...
City Council Considers District-Based Electoral System
On July 19, 2017, the South Pasadena City Council adopted a resolution of intent to transition from at-large elections to district-based elections for members of the City Council. The City will conduct a series...
Baseball Night with Jon Soohoo
Jon SooHoo, the official photographer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, will be joining us in South Pasadena on Thursday, August 17th at 7:00pm. He will share and discuss his favorite photos, as well as...
Centering on Connection
The young woman sitting before me was poised, articulate, and bright. At 16, she was enrolled in several AP classes, taking an SAT prep course, and managing team sports, volunteer commitments and the demands...
A Sparkling Tribute to a Musical Theatre Icon
The crowd at the Hollywood Bowl was abuzz with excitement, as they patiently filed into their seats with their packed dinners and bottles of wine, to see a stellar cast of Broadway veterans sing...
Marengo Elementary School Roofing & HVAC Project Update
Upgrades are underway at Marengo Elementary, where crews are working through these hot, summer days to ensure the construction will be complete before the students start classes. This hard work is a mini makeover...
A Tribute To Santana Delivers Familiarity and Easy Groove in ‘Concert in the Park’...
Smooth Latin rock rose up into the air of South Pasadena on Sunday as Robert Sarzo and A Tribute to Santana took the stage for the fourth Summer Concert in the Park at Garfield...
New Fire Chief Paul Riddle
Deputy Chief Paul Riddle has been appointed as the City of South Pasadena’s Fire Chief, which makes Chief Riddle the 17th Fire Chief in the 110-year history of the Department. Riddle has served as...
National Night Out 2017 | South Pasadena
Come out and spend the evening at the 2017 National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 from 6 PM to 9 PM at Orange Grove Park, 815 Mission Street, South Pasadena.
National Night...
Officer Borrello Crowned New King of Tetherball in South Pasadena
Officer Borrello was out on one of his first solo patrols Sunday morning, having recently completed his field training. After a stop at Garfield Park to observe some kids playing soccer, he turned down...
Man Charged in 2009 South Pasadena Murder
In the Winter of 2009, there was a murder in South Pasadena. Nearly eight years later, Juan Carlos Perez has been found guilty of shooting Noe Martinez-Quinone twice in the head. Perez was arrested...
Upstage Theatre Arts Schools Presents The Sound of Music
The talented kids of Upstage Theatre Arts School are bringing South Pasadena the beloved musical, The Sound of Music, in the Main Theatre at South Pasadena High School July 28-August 5. It is the...
18th Anniversary of the South Pasadena Farmers’ Market
The South Pasadena Farmers' Market, a staple in the fabric of our community, celebrated it's 18th anniversary on Thursday, July 20. The open-air market which has been situated on the intersecting streets of Meridian...
A Rainbow for Piqui
When the sun began to set behind the fountains at the Arboretum, the palest of rainbows peeked through the clouds and people began to notice. It seemed a fitting moment for the prayer vigil...
Bungalow 1026 Holds Festive Ribbon Cutting in Tranquil Courtyard
If you’ve ever driven down Mission Street, you may have noticed the large alleyway, next to the Munch Company. That alleyway actually is the home of a business, Bungalow 1026, which held its ribbon...
Family and Community come together to memorialize Aramazd “Piqui” Andressian Jr.
Piqui’s mother, Ana Estevez, supported by Police Chief Art Miller and carrying her beloved son’s favorite hat, solemnly made her way up the stairs of Holy Family Church today to lay her son to...
Opinion: Dave’s Not Here (And Neither Is The City Council)
Most people who live in Los Angeles can remember from an early age walking through Venice Beach and seeing bright green seven-leafed flowers alongside “Dr. Weed Pun”. It’s no secret that the current climate...
An Exuberant Bye Bye Birdie at Theatre 360
Theatre 360 does it again, with a kicky, wildly entertaining, summer production of Bye Bye Birdie. The story takes place in the small American town of Sweet Apple, Ohio in the early 60’s where...
Conversations with Julie Giulioni
Julie Giulioni is a life-long South Pasadenan, having moved here when she was five years old because her parents wanted to make sure she and her siblings could go to the best schools available,...
