SCPR Moves to new Digs
The Pasadena Independent toured the new broadcast headquarters of Southern California Public Radio (SCPR), The Mohn Broadcast Center & Crawford Family Forum Thursday morning .
The Public Radio facilities which used to call PCC home are now a far cry from their humble beginnings.
The 35,000 square-foot building includes new studios, a generous sized news roomcomplete [...]
How and Why Did You Write that Book?
Mark Still, the curator of the Monrovia Historical Museum will discuss his latest book at the Museum’s next general meeting on Tuesday, January 26 at 7 p.m. Still will explain what prompted him to write the book and the research he did to complete it.
Eban Custison, Citizen is the fictionalized account of an indentured [...]
KOOZA Comes to Irvine
Cirque du Solei is a cornucopia of sights and sounds, where gymnastics, contemporary dance, drama theater, circus performers and live music all meet beneath a giant traveling Grand Chapiteau (big top). It is a place where a sports fan and a ballet aficionado can take granny and the kids, and all can a have a [...]
South Pasadena Shops Support Vietnam Cultural Exchange
Bringing a new meaning to the term “traveling Troubadours”, the Southwest Chamber Music is continuing its tradition of taking its musicians around the world. This time, though, Southwest Chamber will participate in a U.S. State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs program that will see the Grammy-winning ensemble in the two major cities [...]
Carols We Still Sing Today Tied to the 14th Century
Captain’s Log on English Man-O-War ship: Christmas Day Prayers Followed by “Much Civill Myrth”
“Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntates.” This is the Christmas season’s most beloved statement: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace, good will toward men”. As a carol to honor Christ’s [...]
Local Princess Launches New Book in Pasadena
Last Sunday local authors Sarah Culberson and Tracy Trivas presented and signed their new book, “A Princes Found,” at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena.
Over the past two years Sarah Culberson’s story of the search for her biological parents, and the subsequent revelation of her royal heritage in Sierra Leone, Africa has garnered widespread national [...]
First Presbyterian Invites Community for Handel’s Messiah and Other Holiday Favorites
Music lovers are so fortunate to live in the Los Angeles area. Our city is known for excellent arts, culture and music. From the Hollywood Bowl to the Disney Concert Halls to our great theaters that have been home to best Broadway Musicals.
For those who live in the San Gabriel Valley, you will [...]
Alverno Artists Paint ‘Most Haunted’ Window in Sierra Madre
Alverno sophomores Carolyn Chalfant, Holly Coates, and Laura Mejia won first place in the 14-17 age category of the Sierra Madre Haunted Window painting competition.
Their creepy cemetery painting will haunt shoppers at the Charcuterie through the Halloween season.
“They took the initiative,” says Alverno art teacher Tim Lewis. “The girls did everything on their [...]
Sierra Madre Writer Tells It Short, But Not Always Sweet
New Book of Short Fiction is an Easy Read
For centuries, writers have been fascinated with the challenge of telling a story in 1000 words or less. Today, it is a popular, albeit difficult, form of fiction showing up in bookstores. Short story telling is known as flash-fiction.
Linda Courtland is a Sierra Madre resident whose [...]
Reinecke Leads Pasadena Community Orchestra in His Second Season
The Pasadena Community Orchestra advertises itself as “A continuing heritage of fine music”. Indeed! Alan Reinecke is now Music Director; as he begins his second season as conductor this orchestra is bound to flourish. Founded when PCC decided to discontinue the college orchestra program in 1983, Wayne Reinecke kept it going and served as [...]
