Methodist Hospital Offers New Knee Replacement Technology

Methodist Hospital Offers New Knee Replacement Technology

Groundbreaking new technology allows surgeons to customize implant size and fit for each individual patient By Laura Nobles and Ann Azer As part of its ongoing commitment to bring breakthrough medical advancements to the local community, Methodist Hospital has become the first institution in Southern California to offer custom fit total knee replacement with OtisKnee. [...]

Women at Work Opens Satellite Office in Pasadena

Women at Work Opens Satellite Office in Pasadena

By Terry Miller The city of Pasadena and Women at Work have entered into a partnership creating a satellite office for the organization in Northwest Pasadena at La Pintoresca Branch Library. A brief ceremony was held Tuesday morning announcing the partnership for which Mayor Bill Bogaard gave his very enthusiastic thumbs up as he stressed [...]

Calendar 2/28/08

Calendar 2/28/08

MUSIC Jacques Lesure-Leap Year Celebration. Fri., 2/29, 8 p.m., redwhite+bluezz, 70 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, no cover. Celebrate this once every 4 years evening enjoying the best in jazz, wine and food. (626) 792-4441, www.redwhitebluezz.com Led Zeppelin Live! Starring Heartbreaker. Sat., 3/1, 8 p.m., La Mirada Theatre, 14900 La Mirada Blvd., $50, $40, $30. Witness [...]

Food and Family Are Main Dishes at Domenico’s

Food and Family Are Main Dishes at Domenico’s

By Mary Ann Mace Running a restaurant well is no small feat, yet Domenico’s takes on the challenge and shines. The family owned and managed restaurant achieves its success through soul satisfying food, good service and warm hospitality. It’s the kind of restaurant that brings out the smile in everyone. Who can’t help but beam [...]

Pasadena Hosts Pickle Professors

Pasadena Hosts Pickle Professors

How to Make a Kosher Pickle……Chabad of Pasadena Offers Class By Terry Miller Chabad of Pasadena, directed by Rabbi Chaim Hanoka, offers some of the areas more interesting events for people of all faiths.  Last week was no exception when he invited a popular pickle professor to participate in a Pasadena class. Man, what a [...]

More Music, Martinis and the Maestro

More Music, Martinis and the Maestro

Cal Phil’s popular afternoon chamber music series at the historic Green Hotel will present “Three’s Company” on March 2 When the California Philharmonic presents “Three’s Company” – the latest in its popular chamber music series, Music, Martinis and the Maestro, at the historic Green Hotel in Pasadena – on Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m., [...]

An Evening With Oscar

An Evening With Oscar

Core Media hangs out in the green room and rubs elbows with the stars. By Jessica Hamlin I always intend to get to the Oscars early, around 3:30 p.m., so I can take time walking the red carpet traffic jam and do some gawking along with the screaming fans before the show starts at 5:30, [...]

“Let’s Celebrate” – Dorothy’s Place

“Let’s Celebrate” – Dorothy’s Place

Ah time flees. As I write this, my TV is entertaining me with a Valentine-themed 1976 re-run of a Lawrence Welk show. How can that be over 30 years ago?  Seems yesterday. This year’s Valentine’s Day has just passed. My husband is not a romantic, there were no flowers or candy, but he loves me [...]

Greg’s Getaway – Lake Constance, Swiss Style Part 2

Greg’s Getaway – Lake Constance, Swiss Style Part 2

The boat drifted down the Rhine River toward Lake Constance. I relaxed on deck with a plate of stroganoff, a cold beer and a front row seat to a classic Swiss countryside speckled with rolling hills, marshlands, charming hamlets, farms, chalets, colorful harbors, and the distant white peaks of the Alps. After stops in both [...]

Getting Back to Business – Ask Garden Gal

Getting Back to Business – Ask Garden Gal

As the sun peeks out from the recent rain clouds, these are the days made especially for gardening. Wet, workable soil offers up tender new weeds just begging to be pulled and the days are stretching slightly longer, giving us a chance to work back into the necessary rhythm of garden care. But like the [...]