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Taking summer classes may be demanding, but with the right support, it can also be a gratifying and transformative experience. Hodis Learning & Music...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Theatre Workshop | The South Pasadenan | Cordelia Dewdney and Andrew Tippie in The Seagull on stage at South Pasadena Theatre Workshop.

The Seagull: South Pasadena Theatre Workshop makes Chekhov Fun and Fresh

South Pasadena Theatre Workshop opened their first installment of their summer Chekhov Project with a very funny and poignant production of “The Seagull”, which...
PHOTO: Craig Schwartz | The South Pasadenan | L to R: Ray Fisher and Edwin Lee Gibson in “Fetch Clay, Make Man” at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre June 18 through July 16, 2023, produced in association with The SpringHill Company.

“Fetch Clay, Make Man” – A Tale of Two Men

Will Power’s fascinating look at the heretofore untold story of the unlikely friendship between Muhammad Ali and Stepin’ Fetchit had its premiere at the...

Dance the Night Away This Summer with Return of The Music Center’s DANCE DTLA

The Music Center’s Dance DTLA series is back this summer for a full season of dancing under the stars on Jerry Moss Plaza at The...
PHOTO: Justin Bettman | The South Pasadenan | Amanda Warren as Camae and Jon Michael Hill as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in "The Mountaintop" at Geffen Playhouse.

“The Mountaintop” Seeks to Pass the Baton

It’s a rainy night -  April 3, 1968 in room 306 of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has just...

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: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP | The South Pasadenan | Producing Artistic Director of the Pasadena Playhouse, Danny Feldman, accepts the Regional Theatre Tony at the 76th annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the United Palace theater in New York.

Tony Awards | Danny Feldman picks up Tony Award for Pasadena Playhouse at United...

Producing Artistic Director of the Pasadena Playhouse, Danny Feldman, accepted the Regional Theatre Tony Award on stage at the historic United Palace in New...
Finance Director South Pasadena resigns position after only four months. City budget is not ready.

Budget Rejected | City Council Left With Many Questions as Process Stumbles

Facing echoes of the procedural trainwreck that derailed adoption of the city budget in summer of 2020, the South Pasadena City Council on June...

NEW CITY ATTORNEY | City Dumps Colantuono; Rozanne M. Diaz Named City Attorney

With little affect or discussion Wednesday, South Pasadena City Council members ended the city’s tumultuous nine-year relationship with Pasadena law firm Colantuono, Highsmith &...
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...

The Los Angeles Premiere of STEW by Zora Howard at Pasadena Playhouse

Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman announces the Los Angeles premiere of Stew by Pulitzer Prize-finalist Zora Howard at Pasadena Playhouse, the recipient of the...
PHOTO: JT Burke | The South Pasadenan | A page from "Paradise Circus" by JT Burke.

SPARC Presents “Coffee Table Books Live” featuring “The Paradise Circus” by JT...

“Coffee Table Books Live,” the meet-the-author and book-signing series hosted by the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC), features digital artist Jeffrey Thomas Burke and...
PHOTO: South Pasadena Preservation Foundation | The El Adobe Flores house in South Pasadena

South Pasadena Preservation Foundation Celebrates El Adobe Flores’ History, Architecture, Art, and Owners

The public is invited to celebrate South Pasadena’s 184 year-old El Adobe Flores “The House that was in México” and owners who preserved it...
PHOTO: Craig Schwartz | The South Pasadenan | From L to R: Liz Larsen, Zachary Prince, Daya Curley, Adina Verson, and Sarah Stiles in the world premiere of "A Transparent Musical" at Mark Taper Forum May 23 through June 25, 2023.

“A Transparent Musical” | World Premiere at Mark Taper Forum

From the creators of the hit Amazon series, a groundbreaking and timely new musical that is delightfully queer, unapologetically Jewish, and radically joyful, “A...
PHOTO: Joan Marcus | The South Pasadenan | (From L) Howard Overshown, Malik Esoj Childs, Tarik Lowe, Eugene Lee, Will Adams, Sheldon D. Brown, and Branden Davon Lindsay in the National Tour of “A Soldier's Play” playing at Ahmanson Theatre May 23 through June 25, 2023.

“A Soldier’s Play” Resonates Still

Charles Fuller’s Pulitzer Prize winning “A Soldier’s Play” gets a powerful revival production that is now on stage at the Ahmanson Theater through June...

SPHS 2023 Graduate Elizabeth Crow Radiates Resilience and Love, Set to Soar Higher

On the evening of June 1st, 2023, South Pasadena High School was filled with excited students and proud parents as they celebrated the graduation...
PHOTO: Jim Cox | The South Pasadenan | Producing Artistic Director of the Pasadena Playhouse, Danny Feldman.

Danny Feldman Talks Tony Award | Artists put Pasadena Playhouse in the Spotlight

“It’s an extraordinary moment. It’s incredibly meaningful because of the ups and downs of this theater for so many years and so many people...

Bernadette Peters! Pasadena Playhouse Sondheim Celebration concludes with 3 concerts

Due to popular demand, Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director of Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, announced a 3rd performance  of Bernadette Peters...
SPHS Graduation 2023 June 1st, 2023. Photo credit: MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS Courtesy of The Rafu Shimpo

SPHS GRADUATION 2023 | Get Ready World – Here They Come!

Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of adversity that has shaped the world, the South Pasadena High School's Class of 2023 defies the odds and emerges...

Local Highlight: Brewing Connection & Creativity – “TeaMorrow” Offers Unique Approach to South Pasadena’s...

This is part of a special business feature series by The South Pasadenan News, showcasing the shops & studios in the ‘Alexander Building’ at the...
PHOTO: Craig Schwartz | The South Pasadenan | The cast of The Book of Will on stage at A Noise Within.

The Urgency of “The Book of Will” at A Noise Within

A few years have passed since the death of William Shakespeare, and we find ourselves in a tavern with three of the King’s Men,...

LIVE GRADUATION | South Pasadena High School 2023

PRODUCED AND VIDEO FEED BY JAMES JONTZ | ASB SOUTH PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 1ST, 2023 4:30PM~6PM Video begins with 26min. slideshow. Fast forward to '26:00'...
PHOTO: Richard Tran | The South Pasadenan | SPHS Track and Field athlete Keeran Murray in the 800m at CIF State Championship 2023.

Keeran Murray and Mia Holden Place 4th and 6th at STATE Championships

South Pasadena High School athletes Keeran Murray and Mia Holden placed 6th and 4th at the CIF Track and Field State Championships held at...

Local Highlight: A Gem in South Pasadena: ‘Jeweled Universe’ on Mission Street

This is part of a special business feature series by The South Pasadenan News,  showcasing the shops & studios in the 'Alexander Building' at...
PHOTO: Anthony Chan | The South Pasadenan | Annalea Pearson has signed on to play for Williams College in Girls Soccer.

Signing Day at SPHS Celebrates Senior Student Athletes

South Pasadena High School athletics held a mock signing day to celebrate senior student-athletes who are continuing their academic and athletic careers in colleges...
PHOTO: SPUSD | The South Pasadenan | SPUSD retirees from left to right: Amy Blum, Leslie Matsunaga, Laurie Narro, Sharon Reed, Kim Sinclair, Ann Foster and Natasha Prime celebrate during an employee recognition ceremony on Thursday, May 25, 2023. (Not pictured: Amy Barker)

SPUSD Employee Recognition 2023

On Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the District Office, SPUSD recognized outstanding employees for their dedication, passion and commitment to our students. The District awarded...

General Plan Update Workshops

The City has re-launched the General Plan Update process and must complete and adopt the new General Plan and related re-zoning by the end...
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