Pasadena Weekly

29/08/2024

Safety comes first at OU Beauty, and the med spa got the cover nod in our latest issue. Also recognized this week are Robyn Wehrly, who was named Teacher of the Year, and lone two-time Heisman Award winner Archie Griffin, who was honored with a statue on the new Heisman Walk at the Rose Bowl Stadium.

In other news from the greater Pasadena area, the CEO of Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy recently purchased 10 acres of land in Sycamore Canyon in the San Rafael Hills. Any retro gaming fans looking for something to do? Stop by the sp[a]ce gallery in Pasadena for “AVOID MISSING BALL: Genesis of Gameplay from ‘Tennis Programming’ to ‘Pong.’”

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27/08/2024

Sunny Singh has fond memories of sipping Indian chai with his grandfather. On July 4, Singh opened Chaiwale & Co., an Indian tearoom and café in Old Pasadena.

Sunny Singh has fond memories of sipping Indian chai with his grandfather.

26/08/2024

In celebration of its 140 years of serving the Pasadena public, the Pasadena Public Library is collecting stories from the community. The submission deadline is Oct. 31.

In celebration of its 140 years of serving the Pasadena public, the Pasadena Public Library (PPL) is collecting library stories from the community.

23/08/2024

The High Notes, Pasadena Chorale’s middle school choir, is holding auditions for soprano and alto voices for its second season. Last year’s inaugural choir consisted of 30 singers from eight different middle schools in the Pasadena area.

The High Notes, Pasadena Chorale’s middle school choir, is holding auditions for soprano and alto voices for its second season. Last year’s inaugural choir consisted of 30 singers from eight

23/08/2024

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21/08/2024

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21/08/2024

Crews have spent the summer working on several facility improvement projects across the Pasadena Unified School District campuses.

20/08/2024

Legendary DJ Richard Blade is everybody’s friend. He’s a familiar, soothing soul who is filled with stories about Billy Idol, Duran Duran, Pet Shop Boys, Berlin — a virtual who’s who of New Wave music. He hosts Lost ’80s Live with A Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, The English Beat, Oingo Boingo Former Members, The Vapors, The Escape Club, Stacey Q, Animotion, Musical Youth, Missing Persons and Dramarama this weekend.

Legendary DJ Richard Blade is everybody’s friend. He’s a familiar, soothing soul who is filled with stories about Billy Idol, Duran Duran, Pet Shop Boys, Berlin — a virtual who’s

19/08/2024

For each Big Belly Burger sold by Dog Haus in August, $1 will be donated to No Kid Hungry. Details at https://www.pasadenaweekly.com/dining/helping-children-dog-haus-collab-benefits-no-kid-hungry/article_11f2e4b8-5a81-11ef-a002-df0cc3d620a8.html.

17/08/2024

The Pasadena African American Film Foundation will host the third annual Black August Film Festival at the Flintridge Center in Northwest Pasadena this weekend.

The Pasadena African American Film Foundation (PAAFF) will host the third annual Black August Film Festival (BAFF) at the Flintridge Center in Northwest Pasadena from Aug. 17 to 18. The

16/08/2024

College football’s only two-time Heisman Trophy winner, Archie Griffin, will be celebrated with a statue at the Rose Bowl Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 17.

16/08/2024

Kidder Mathews arranged the sale of three multifamily properties located in Pasadena for a combined total of $7 million. Pictured is the 10-unit 151 N. Wilson Avenue. More info at https://www.pasadenaweekly.com/feature_stories/portfolio-sold-kidder-mathews-arranges-7m-sale-in-pasadena/article_c17514b0-5513-11ef-a824-dfbb6018a374.html.

15/08/2024

The Black August Film Festival is back for the third time, and we have coverage in our new issue. Pick up a copy in your community or read stories online at pasadenaweekly.com. Sign up to receive a digital edition delivered directly to your inbox weekly at pasadenaweekly.com/e-subscribe.

15/08/2024

Aldik Home in Van Nuys is like Disneyland for shoppers of patio furniture and artificial plants.

14/08/2024

“We look forward to finding the right person to build upon Jennifer’s extraordinary work and carry us into the future. PCF will celebrate the legacy of Jennifer next spring; details to follow soon,” said Maggie Sabbag, Pasadena Community Foundation board chair. Read the full story at https://www.pasadenaweekly.com/feature_stories/moving-on-pasadena-community-foundation-leader-to-retire/article_05964176-5511-11ef-b023-7379e0ceff1e.html.

14/08/2024

: A scary part of Vance’s bigotry toward childless women is an underlying medieval prejudice that says a woman’s worth is only as good as her reproductivity.

One of my virtues is that I treat people like dogs. In one of my pre-pandemic side hustles, I did cold call in-person surveys for the government. I was given

13/08/2024

The Pasadena Society of Artists will host its Artist’s Choice Exhibition through Saturday, Aug. 31, at Whites Fine Art Gallery, 2414 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose. Read the full story at https://www.pasadenaweekly.com/feature_stories/celebrating-the-area-s-talent-artist-s-choice-exhibition-arrives-in-montrose/article_b187724c-5512-11ef-a151-2b7db2efe5e9.html.

13/08/2024

EAH Housing, an affordable housing development and management nonprofit organization, has begun to build its first Permanent Supportive Housing building in the Altadena area.

EAH Housing, an affordable housing development and management nonprofit organization, has begun to build its first Permanent Supportive Housing building in the Altadena area. The building, named Agave, will be

12/08/2024

The Rose Bowl Water Polo Club’s 18U Men’s team placed fifth at the 2024 Junior Olympics in San Jose. RBWPC player Andre Touloumian was happy with how the team played and the mindset they carried into games. Read the full story at https://www.pasadenaweekly.com/feature_stories/a-strong-showing-rose-bowl-water-polo-club-18u-men-s-team-places-fifth-at/article_288c7396-5514-11ef-9994-8f6ca31cfb97.html.

09/08/2024

Now in its 28th season in Pasadena, the Distinguished Speakers Series is headed back home to the historic Civic Auditorium, where its events began in 1997.

08/08/2024

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07/08/2024

American Legacy Fine Arts presents “Jove Wang: Spirit of the American West,” a solo exhibition of landscapes and figures.

American Legacy Fine Arts presents “Jove Wang: Spirit of the American West” a solo exhibition of landscapes and figures.

07/08/2024

: Thank you, President Biden, for giving your keys to VP Harris and the highly competent and dedicated-to-democracy administration she’ll have around her. I’m so glad we’re not going to have a car crash with the fascists!

Regarding the gut-wrenching last few weeks we’ve endured of “will he or won’t he” step aside, “he” being President Biden, I offer an old, gloriously tasteless joke with embellishment: “When

06/08/2024

Dave’s Hot Chicken turned from a small pop-up tent to a business with hundreds of locations around the world in less than eight years.

In 2017, three childhood friends in their mid-twenties, Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan and Tommy Rubenyan, decided to create a small parking lot pop-up restaurant in East Hollywood. With just $900

06/08/2024

Opinion: Medicare’s trustees recently released their annual report on the program’s finances, and things are not looking good.

One day, our grandchildren may talk about Medicare the way we talk about Bernie Madoff.

05/08/2024

Lindsay Lucas-Bartlett, who lives in Hastings Ranch, is performing her one-woman show with music “Trust Me, I’m from Essex” at The Broadwater Black Box on Wednesday, Aug. 7, and Thursday. Aug. 8.

It felt like only a minute from the time actor/playwright Lindsay Lucas-Bartlett walked off the plane from London to realize she wanted to live in Southern California. And it took

02/08/2024

For many, cats just aren’t pets, they’re beloved family members. This weekend’s CatCon Worldwide offers a feline-focused pop culture convention for cat lovers that is part expo and part symposium.

For many, cats just aren’t pets, they’re beloved family members. CatCon offers a feline-focused pop culture convention for cat lovers that is part expo and part symposium. It will take

01/08/2024

As the new school year approaches, Alma Fuerte School’s team is busier than ever, preparing for an influx of students and new programs.

As the new school year approaches, Alma Fuerte School’s team is busier than ever, preparing for an influx of students and new programs. “Alma Fuerte is a small school,” shared

30/07/2024

Mark your calendars! The new school year kicks off on Aug. 19 for students in the Pasadena Unified School District.