PHOTO: provided by Friends of South Pasadena Library | The South Pasadenan | Cellist Cecilia Tsan and pianist Steven Vanhauwaert pictured with composer Nan Schwartz.

Moving Concert Held at South Pasadena Public Library

Another beautiful and heartfelt concert was held last week at the second Restoration Concert of the new season at South Pasadena Public Library community...

Exploring the Macabre | Your Guide to Creepy Curio in South Pasadena

From hidden stairs, to historical houses, take a journey through some local haunts (1) Arroyo Shrine A small, seemingly insignificant makeshift monument, it remains a mystery...
PHOTO: Young Stars Theatre | The South Pasadenan | The cast of YST's "James and The Giant Peach" on stage at Fremont Centre Theatre in South Pasadena, CA.

YST’s “James and the Giant Peach” is Whimsical Fun for the Whole Family

Audiences at the opening this past weekend of Young Stars Theatre’s whimsical production of “James and Giant Peach Jr. were treated to a toe-tapping,...
PHOTO: Sally Kilby | The South Pasadenan | Volunteers count vials for flowers Oct. 7 in order to determine how many more need to be ordered. Thousands of vials will be used on the float. L-R are Sebastian Adams, Mellany Becerra, Julia Lopez and Diego Adams.

The ABCs of Decorating a Rose Parade Float | Join the South Pas Float...

MEDIA RELEASE South Pasadena Tournament of Roses takes us through the ABCs of Decorating a Rose Parade Float: Before a float can be decorated, it must...

The Inside Story | Conflict in Israel – The War in the Middle East...

As war wages for its third week, the fighting in Gaza has killed nearly 3,000 and left more than 12,500 wounded. For Israel, the...

FALL ARTS CRAWL | Free Neighborhood Night on the Town October 21

In celebration of the autumnal season, a lively lineup of art, music, activities, and food offerings is on tap for the local community in...
PHOTO: provided by Tracy Macrum | The South Pasadenan | Meet the team (from left) Elga, Sarah, Megan, Mary, Annika & Tracy Macrum.

Tracy Macrum invites you to a Trust Seminar at COMPASS

Join us at our Trust Seminar to learn about the importance of estate planning! Are you concerned about safeguarding your family's future and assets?...
PHOTO: Steve Zikman | The South Pasadenan | The SPHS Marching Band performs during the community dedication ceremony on October 3, 2023.

SPHS Marching Band Trailer Dedication Ceremony

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the SPHS Instrumental Music Program held a dedication ceremony for the new SPHS Marching Band trailer. It is now...

The Inside Story | PCC SPORTS: How two equipment managers run the most prestigious...

Nestled beneath the Hutto-Patterson Gym on the Pasadena City College campus, lies the equipment room. Huddled in between a workout room and the athletic training...
PHOTO: Craig Schwartz | The South Pasadenan | The ensemble of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at A Noise Within.

Wild and Wonderful “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at A Noise Within

A Noise Within’s new production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream" is a wildly inventive and visually arresting spectacle for the senses. Co-directors Julia Rodriguez-Elliott...
PHOTO: Jeff Lorch | The South Pasadenan | L-R: Lauren Worsham, Bella Heathcote, Jonah Platt, Richard Bekins, Wendie Malick and Mark Jacobson in The Engagement Party at Geffen Playhouse. Directed by Darko Tresnjak.

“The Engagement Party” Begs the Question, Is the Past Ever Really Past?

It’s a cold January evening in 2007 and a beautiful, young couple are awaiting their dinner guests in their swanky Upper East Side apartment....

Great California ShakeOut is Coming October 19

On Thursday, October 19, 2023, students from South Pasadena Unified School District schools will participate in the Great California ShakeOut earthquake drills. Students and...
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: MonteCedro Senior Living 100 Year Legacy Event | L-R, ECS Board Member Cathy May, President & CEO James Rothrock, with Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor, Kathryn Barger

Pillar of The Community | ECS Celebrates 100 Years of Legacy at MonteCedro

By David Weidert, Executive Director of MonteCedro On September 22, 2023, MonteCedro in Altadena celebrated 100 years of delivering on its parent company’s mission to...
PHOTO: Jonathan Williams | The South Pasadenan | Pasadena Chabad gathering for prayer & solidarity for Israel after the the recent attacks by Hamas

Israel-Gaza Conflict | Dozens Gather For Memorial Service

On Monday night, dozens gathered at the Chabad of Pasadena to worship in solidarity, showing their support for Israel after the recent attacks by...

It’s Pumpkin Time!

Nothing signals the coming of Halloween like those big, beautiful pumpkins piling up on the corner of Fremont and Mission Street at our very...
PHOTO: Esteban Lopez | The South Pasadenan News | NOV 2022 Past Town Meeting: CalTrans Homes Town Meeting at the Masonic Hall in South Pasadena: The city organized an important beginning 'town meeting' to answer questions, hear concerns, and establish transparency about the complex process of re-integrating homes back into the South Pasadena communities and the options on the table.

CalTrans Homes | Deadline Set, Costs Rise in Battle to Combine CalTrans Property Settlements

Nearly 10 months after South Pasadena Mayor Jon Primuth said the City “soon will have a well-developed set of options” to purchase 19 Caltrans-owned...
PHOTO: T Charles Erickson | The South Pasadenan | (from top left clockwise) Matthew Patrick Quinn, Lana Gordon, J. Antonio Rodriguez, Will Mann, Amaya Braganza and company in the Hadestown North American Tour 2023.

HADESTOWN | A Story Worth Telling Again and Again

The Fates are with us, Angelenos, because we are being given a second chance to take a trip to “Hadestown” at the Ahmanson, and...
PHOTO: provided by D.U.D.E.S. | The South Pasadenan | L-R: Stephen McAlpin, Paul Kikuchi (1st place winner), T Kurera, Michael Noe (1st place winner), Michele Pusateri, Ittai Shadmon, Ernie Arnold.

D.U.D.E.S. and KIWANIS Pickleball Tournament Great Success

The 1st Annual South Pasadena Pickleball Tournament was a great success! The event raised over $2,500 to benefit the South Pasadena High School Wellness...

Halloween in South Pasadena | Meet “The Rolling Bones”

By Alysia Painter A piano grandly placed on top of a house, and a drum kit, too, and several celestial superstars wielding horns, guitars, and...

10AM Saturday | Important Community Meeting on Substantial Remodel Evictions

The City of South Pasadena is hosting a Community Meeting on Saturday, October 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This will be a hybrid...

South Pasadena Housing | General Plan Update, Housing Element Approved, Errors & Confusing Data...

The South Pasadena City Council on Sept. 27 approved major changes to its 25-year-old General Plan, along with a bevy of related zoning ordinances...
PHOTO: provided by Friends of South Pasadena Public Library | The South Pasadenan | Cellist Cecilia Tsan

Restoration Concert Features Cecilia Tsan and Steven Vanhauwaert | October 22

The Restoration Concert on Sunday, October 22, at 4:00 p.m. will feature cellist Cecilia Tsan and pianist Steven Vanhauwaert. They will be performing the...
PHOTO: provided by Tournament of Roses | The South Pasadenan | 2024 Royal Court - left to right: Trinity Dela Cruz, Marshall Fundamental School; Olivia Bohanec, La Salle College Preparatory; Emmerson Tucker, Blair High School; Jessica Powell, Flintridge Preparatory School; Naomi Stillitano, Arcadia High School; Mia Moore-Walker, Flintridge Preparatory School; Phoebe Ho, South Pasadena High School.)

South Pasadenan, Phoebe Ho, Named to Royal Court for 2024 Tournament of Roses

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced the seven members of the 2024 Royal Court presented by Citizens Business Bank this morning and South Pasadena...
PHOTO: Kim Gottlieb-Walker | SouthPasadenan.com | John Carpenter and the soon-to-be-famous Jamie Lee Curtis on the steps of the “Strode House” across from the Library in March 1978—photo courtesy of Kim Gottlieb Walker from her book ‘On Set with John Carpenter: The Photographs of Kim Gottlieb-Walker’ available for checkout from the Library. Malek Akkad, owner of the Halloween Franchise has said, "Kim’s work possesses the rare quality that far exceeds the expectations of a typical film unit still photographer. She captures a moment in time that lets the viewer become a part of the collaboration, camaraderie, and fun that is inherent on the film sets on which she has worked. Her pictures are a fascinating glimpse at the other side of the action, and tell a deeper story for fans of these great films to appreciate

John Carpenter’s Iconic “Halloween” Film Legacy Started and Continues to Grow in South Pasadena

While still a USC film student, John Carpenter won an Academy Award In 1970 for Best Live Action Short for ‘The Resurrection of Broncho...
PHOTO: provided by Center Theatre Group | The South Pasadenan | Amaya Braganza in rehearsals as Eurydice in "Hadestown"

Amaya Braganza Brings A Dream Home in “HADESTOWN”

Amaya Braganza was sixteen when she saw Eva Noblezada in the original Broadway production of “Hadestown”. Being a young, Filipina actress herself, she very...

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...
PHOTO: provided by SPTOR | The South Pasadenan | Crew on a recent Saturday workday at the War Memorial Building float site consisted of (left to right) Alexandra Strong, Brandon Carlson, Rob Benjamin, Janet Benjamin, Jeremy Bruce (not standing), Bryce Quinn, Steve Fillingham, Kris Nagle, Sharon Mitchell, James Jontz, Brant Dunlap, Bill Hodson, Katlyn Hodson and Victoria Rea. Not pictured: Sandy Fielding.

SPTOR | Wanted! Builders for 2024 South Pasadena Rose Parade Float

MEDIA RELEASE South Pasadena’s entry into the Tournament of Roses Parade is already being constructed by volunteers. Additional builders are needed to complete the float...

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...
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