May 2013
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“Blue & White Goes Glamping” Fundraiser for Villa...
Have you ever been interested in going camping, but aren’t really a fan of the great outdoors? Well, Villa Esperanza Services invite you to skip the drudgery of mosquito bites and tent pitching and head out to their “Blue & White Goes Glamping” event. Held on Saturday, June 1st, at the home of Paulette and Mark Geragos in La Cañada Flintridge, the event will honor Dr. Mona Delahooke and Mr....
South Pasadena Educational Foundation’s 32nd Parti...
You can bid on everything but horses at this Derby Day fête. Over 900 guests dressed in country club prep are expected to attend South Pasadena Education Foundation’s annual fundraiser on Saturday, June 1st. The 32nd Parti Gras will be unfolding at the Arroyo Seco Golf Course, which will be decked out in equestrian-themed décor.
Guest will be treated to complimentary cocktails from the “tack...
Claud & Co Catering Service: A Pasadena Favorite
Looking for a menu and theme that’s just right for your wedding, party, or picnic? Check out Claud Beltran & Co, owned by Chef Claud Beltran of Noir Food and Wine. This gourmet catering company promises it can handle any theme and scale, from intimate wine tastings to large seasonal festivals.
Past menus have featured an exotic mix of ethnic and conventional cuisine, such as an...
Fusion Fridays at the Pacific Asia Museum
If you’re looking for a fun fusion of art, performance, food, and drink on a Friday night find it in Pasadena with Pacific Asia Museum’s summer edition of Fusion Friday’s. This is The Pacific Asia Museum’s fourth season putting on these popular Fusion Fridays. Wearing your very best cocktail or Asian attire, you will be able to take in the elegance of the museum, sip on cocktails, and enjoy the...
L!VE TALKS Comes to Glendale
L!VE TALKS is coming to the Alex Theatre in Glendale with a lineup of wonderfully interesting and entertaining speakers. These interviews feature some of Los Angeles’ best, including Phil Jackson, Burt Bacharach and Neil Gaiman. The concept of L!VE TALKS is to present speakers, authors, artists, businesspersons and scientists to the community, and offer the net proceeds to organizations...
“Hollywood Under the Stars” Fundraiser for...
No one likes to hear about “budget cuts,” especially when they’re referring to education. To address the recent spending cuts to Pasadena public schools, the Hamilton Annual Fund has decided to put the “fun” in “fundraiser” by hosting a Hollywood-inspired evening this Friday, May 10th at the McCreight Home.
During Friday’s “Hollywood Under the Stars” event, guests will be treated to a...
First Annual Wine Tasting Benefit for the Miranda...
On January 26, 2007 the parents of Miranda D. Beck received a phone call that would turn their lives upside down. Miranda, their little girl, had been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. After a year and a half battle Miranda lost her life to cancer. Come celebrate Miranda’s life, and help fund cancer research at the First Annual Wine Tasting Benefit for the Miranda D. Beck Pediatric...
April 2013
14 posts
Give Back While You Shop: Joie Boutique's Grand...
Old Pasadena has merged fashion with food by creating a hub for daytime leisure and late night feasting, but our dear city center was missing something: a contemporary store that understands a woman’s desire to be chic, yet comfortable with fabulously designed pieces that create the allure of a nearing vacation. Sounds like a tall order to fill? Not if you’re Joie.
Join Pasadena Magazine’s very...
AIDS Service Center 16th Annual Big Night Out
AIDS Service Center provides HIV-related services to individuals and families throughout Los Angeles County reaching 4,000 community members annually with HIV prevention and education services.
Do some outreach of your own this season by purchasing a ticket to the ASC’s 16th annual Big Night Out on May 4th.
Big Night Out, ASC’s premiere fundraiser, has become one of the region’s most...
Join YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley for Women's...
Today’s women are engaging in conversations about how to balance life, career and family. However, sometimes those impromptu conversations over lunch or coffee only scratch the surface. For women looking for more answers, this upcoming event offers thorough advice for how to be leaders, and encourages networking and supporting other women.
The YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley’s 2nd Annual Women’s...
A Play About Social Media Hits L.A.
In a world where social media plays such a vital part in each person’s life, it is hard to imagine how people would interact without it. However, what happens when you focus on short and sweet text messages or Facebook posts, and don’t actually connect with your “friends”?
In writer Allen Barton’s newest play Years to the Day, two middle-aged men with a friendship spanning 25 years meet for...
L.A. Chinatown Dim Sum Crawl
Los Angeles’ Chinatown boasts a wide array of dim sum establishments, so it can be tricky finding the one that serves up the best steamed dumplings and cha siu bao. Join the L.A. Chinatown Dim Sum Crawl on Thursday, April 18th to demystify this historic district’s gastro gems.
The self-guided evening tour will showcase four top-of-the-line dim sum eateries, including Empress Pavilion, Mandarin...
Pasadena Restaurant Week Showcases Local Eateries
Pasadena Restaurant Week promises an experience full of enjoyable memories—and bites. The week-long event, sponsored by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, is in its third year and highlights some of the city’s best eateries. Over 40 restaurants are participating so far, and more are expected to join in the next few weeks.
The event will run from Sunday, April 21st until Friday, April...
Preparing Youth for Professions in Pasadena
With such instability in the job market these last few years, many people have a difficult time securing jobs. The younger demographic, especially youth ages 16-21, have an even harder time since entry level jobs have gone to more qualified and experienced candidates. Getting an entry level, first time job is becoming an unachievable task.
However, Pasadena is bringing hope to young persons eager...
Vintage Fashion Show and Tea
Coco Chanel once said, “Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.” Truer words concerning fashion have never been spoken. Fashionistas and history buffs alike are invited to attend the Heritage Square Museum’s annual Vintage Fashion Show and Tea on Saturday, April 13th to learn “How History Affects Fashion and How Fashion Influences History.”
This...
Join the Jemma Wynne Trunk Show at Single Stone on...
Worn by celebrities such as Jessica Biel, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling and Scarlett Johansson, Jemma Wynne jewelry pieces evoke a feeling of timeless glamour that all women should experience. Luckily, Single Stone on Mission Street, a San Marino based contemporary jewelry boutique, is hosting a trunk show for the designer, allowing clients to do just that!
On April 12, enjoy 10% off trunk...
Salsa Sessions at Lumina Academy
Want to spice up your weekend? Get your heartbeat racing with some salsa dancing at Pasadena’s Lumina Academy on Friday, April 12th. The night will kick off with a lesson at 9pm and then escalate into an evening of open dancing. Don’t worry if you’ve never danced a step in your life—these salsa sessions are open to everyone. And if you’re a little shy, you can always sip on a complimentary drink...
The Allure of Altadena, The 62nd Annual Home Tour...
With a backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains, homes in Altadena offer something truly special. Four homes in particular, located between Midlothian Dr. and Meadowbrook Rd., stand apart as homes built during the height of the Depression and will be featured in “The Allure of Altadena,” the upcoming Altadena Annual Home Tour.
On May 5, join the Altadena Guild of Huntington Memorial...
Cancer Support Community’s 21st Annual Angel Gala...
Kick cancer: Cut a rug! Held on Saturday, April 13 at Noor in the Paseo, attendees will laugh, dine and dance the night away at the 21st Annual Angel Gala “Studio 54,” a prestigious fundraiser directly benefiting Cancer Support Community Pasadena (CSCP). With disco-ready entertainment supplied by The Funky Hippeez, this fun-filled night out will feature a reception and elegant dinner, as well...
View the Film, "42," with the Robinson Family
In April of 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. Now, 76 years later, you can watch his journey unfold while sitting in the same theatre as members of the Robinson family.
“Movie Night in Pasadena”, the event hosted by the Gamma Zeta Boulé Foundation, will feature the upcoming film, 42: The True Story of an American Legend, at ArcLight...
2013 The Glorious Gardens Tour
Haven’t had time to stop and smell the roses this spring? Then The Spiritual Care Guild of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles “2013 The Glorious Gardens Tour” is just the fix you (and your nose) have been sniffing around for.
On April 28th, take a stroll behind five exquisite private grounds in San Marino, and then enjoy a luncheon catered by Wolfgang Puck as well as entry into the Gardener’s Dream...
March 2013
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Flower Pepper Gallery Presents "The Youthful...
Are you looking for new artwork to display in your home or office? Flower Pepper Gallery currently hosts an exhibition titled The Youthful Perspective, a collection of pieces created by student artists at Clark Magnet High School in La Crescenta and curated by Kelly Brinker. The exhibition opened March 9th and will run until April 5th.
The gallery, which features both local and international...
Discover the Los Angeles Flower District
Ready to explore downtown L.A.’s urban flower jungle? Join SingularCity’s Urban Adventure Group on Saturday, March 23rd in touring the City of Angel’s two-block kaleidoscope of color, the largest wholesale flower district in America. With origins stemming back to the early 1900s, the markets offer gorgeous freshly cut flowers and vibrant potted plants gathered from around the globe.
Begin your...
Celebrate Easter Brunch at POP Champagne & Dessert...
Easter Sunday is about celebration, and what better way to celebrate than with family, friends, and food? On March 31st, join POP Champagne & Dessert Bar for a brunch that’s sure to make you wish Easter came more than once a year. The brunch menu features delectable options including filet mignon with Chimichurri sauce and almond- crusted croissant French toast, as well as a number of buffet...
Grand Opening of Wine Bar 44
Celebrate the newest addition to Noir Food and Wine by attending the Grand Opening of the adjacent wine bar, Wine Bar 44. Wine Bar 44 will provide Pasadena with 50 boutique wine selections, and with 50% off selected glasses of wine this evening, who can complain about that?
After a long day of work, settle down with a glass of wine at Wine Bar 44 and find yourself reminiscing about travels to...
2013 Glorious Gardens Tour
Ever dreamed of unearthing the mysteries of a secret garden? Take a peek behind the gates of five San Marino private grounds on Sunday, April 28th during the 2013 Glorious Gardens Tour.
After taking in the lush scenery during a self-guided stroll, guests will be treated to a Wolfgang Puck catered luncheon, a handcrafted beer garden and a marketplace boutique—all in the botanical dreamscape of a...
The Derby Day 5K at Santa Anita Park
And they’re off! For a good cause, that is. It is high time to lace up some sensible tennies for the 19th annual Santa Anita Derby Day 5K, which welcomes seniors, adults and children alike to hoof it at The Great Race Place in Santa Anita Park. Last April’s event saw nearly 5,700 runners and walkers, so it is safe to say this year’s Derby Day will have no shortage of amateur and pro athletes. ...
Floating World: Pacific Asia Museum Presents the...
Ivory-skinned geishas clothed in florid patterns, a foggy landscape view of Mount Fuji, courtesans enjoying a cup of tea: enter Pacific Asia Museum’s renowned Harari Collection, one of the museum’s most significant groups of works on paper. Amassed in London during the 1950s and ’60s by collector Ralph Harari, visitors will see famous ukiyo-e (“pictures of the floating world”), as...
11th Annual Pasadena Earth & Arts Festival
Have a great green-worthy product or service you want to share with the public? Or want to see other eco-friendly booths with ideas and goodies galore? Then the 11th Annual Pasadena Earth & Arts Festival is for you!
Hosted by the City of Pasadena and the Armory Center for the Arts on April 20th, the free festival spans from Memorial Park into the Armory. It will include live music from...
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Amy Stewart Discusses and Signs “The Drunken...
Amy Stewart examines the relationship between botany and booze in her latest book, The Drunken Botanist, a follow-up to her New York Times bestsellers Wicked Bugs and Wicked Plants. Stewart employs her trademark wit to explore the science and history behind the plants, flowers, trees and fruit that go into our global drinking traditions and culture. With more than fifty cocktail recipes and...
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Cherry Blossom Festival at Descanso Gardens
Spring has sprung! Celebrate Japanese culture amid a landscape of beautiful cherry blossoms for this scenic event, flowering with food and drama presented by Caltech’s Artistic Director, Brian Brophy, and the Caltech Players. The Full Moon Teahouse will again set up its popular Camellia Lounge, where visitors can enjoy a delectable bento box meal and cocktails like the house Cherry-Tini on...
Vroman's Annual Book Bus Ride Takes Readers...
So, you’d like to attend the L.A. Times Festival of Books, but its held at USC, and you wouldn’t mind avoiding the traffic, parking and stress of driving there. Well, you’re in luck! Pasadena bookstore Vroman’s will provide a round trip bus ride to and from the book fest, as well as a host of perks and prizes along the way. Riders will start the day with a bagel...
L.A.’s first cupcake + gelato sundae
“You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy cupcakes,” a wise person once said. So what would a cupcake and gelato sundae buy? Bliss to the infinite power? Yeah, that sounds about right.
Pasadena’s ConfeXion Cupcakes+Cake, recently voted L.A.’s Best cupcake by L.A.’s Hot List, has partnered with Dud ‘n Bear gelato to give the dessert world, and you, another piece of heaven. It’s a pint of...
Coming to America: Transformations
Coming to America, a hilarious, yet poignant one-woman show written and performed by Stephanie Satie, recounts the stories of nine female immigrants in search of the American dream. These victims of genocide and oppressive societies, all played by Satie, are driven to the “promised land” from Armenia, El Salvador, Iran, India, Afghanistan, Russia, Serbia, Cambodia and Iraq. Come see the...
Engaged 101 Brings A Luxury Bridal Event to...
What would spring be without weddings? As we leave the cold of winter behind, the warmer weather allows for outdoor ceremony possibilities and a wider range of floral options. However, this equates to a larger number of decisions to be made by the bride-to-be and her groom, and with so many options, vendors can be difficult to navigate. But what if there was a simpler option?
An unparalleled...
Ronald McDonald House presents the Pasadena Walk...
It’s time to lace up and walk with a purpose! Held at Exposition Park east of the Coliseum, individual and team walkers will traverse a brisk 5k (3.1 miles) at the Pasadena Walk for Kids. Raising funds and awareness for the Pasadena Ronald McDonald House—which provides room, board and advanced treatment for critically and terminally ill children—this heart-warming event is expected to draw...
Channel Your Inner Artist: Join Paint and Sip at...
Michelangelo Buonarroti once said, “I feast on wine and bread, and what feasts they are.” Although your finished piece of art may not rival the Sistine Chapel, you can still enjoy an evening creating artwork in a fashion Michelangelo would appreciate: with food and wine. Join Pasadena Paint and Sip, the company that provides social events centered around art and wine, at Margarita Jones for an...
Nucleus Presents Oz Tribute Show “Not in Kansas...
The Emerald City, ruby slippers, the Wicked Witch—all household terms that can be traced to L. Frank Baum’s original novel, The Wonderful World of Oz, and by extension, its classic 1939 film adaptation. Now in keeping with the March release of Disney’s film prequel, Oz the Great and Powerful, Nucleus will be hanging an amazing Oz-themed group show featuring Dorothy, Toto and friends, as imagined...
A Noise Within Presents Eurydice
From Jean Cocteau’s Orphée to Marcel Camus’ Black Orpheus, the tale of Eurydice’s descent into the Underworld has always been told through a male perspective. In this version of the play at A Noise Within, Tony Award nominee Sara Ruhl uses a magical and grippingly emotional style to retell the Greek myth of Orpheus through the eyes of his ill-fated wife, Eurydice. Upon dying...
Paul Klee in Pasadena
Paul Klee might died in 1940, and he may have never seen the sandy beaches of California, but you can see his art here in Pasadena.
On March 31 the Norton Simon Museum will be opening an exhibit featuring the art of the German and Swiss painter. Klee’s art is said to have been influenced by expressionism, cubism, and surrealism. An avid traveler, most of his inspiration came from his...
Pasadena Heritage Spring Lecture and Home Tour
Join Pasadena Heritage, a nonprofit organization dedicated to historic preservation in and around Pasadena, for their 2013 Spring Lecture and Home Tour, Before the Bungalow on Saturday, March 23rd.
The day begins at 10 a.m. with a lecture by architectural historian, preservationist, and recent Chair of the Pasadena Heritage board Teresa Grimes along with Kevin Johnson, the planner in the Design...
Five Acres Celebrates 125 Years of Hope, Help and...
Congratulations to Five Acres, the Altadena-based children’s shelter whose undying dedication to help and house the SGV’s less fortunate boys and girls started all the way back in 1888. Despite today’s world of iPads, texting and the Internet, the care facility’s goal remains the same: to ensure safety, well-being and permanent homes for endangered and orphaned children....
Through the Great Vine: Sierra Madre Celebrates...
The Guinness World Records holder for the largest vine in all the world isn’t found in some humid recess of the Amazon or an ivy-laden path in the North of England, and it’s not on a rustic hillside somewhere in Sicily. Instead, the truly grandiose spectacle can be found right here in the good ol’ SGV at the annual Sierra Madre Wistaria Festival. Presented by the Sierra Madre...
Ken O'Malley Performs "Easter Rising: The Songs...
Sip an Irish coffee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage as you listen to performer Ken O’Malley bring the room back to 1916 Dublin. O’Malley’s performance is centered on the Easter Rising, a pivotal moment in the battle for Irish independence. Serving as a cultural ambassador, O’Malley will paint the events of this turbulent period with passionate ballads in both English and Irish Gaelic....
Saint Patrick's Weekend at Story Tavern in Burbank
You won’t find green beer here! Celebrate this Saint Paddy’s Day like the Irish do at Story Tavern, a pre-Prohibition settlement in the heart of Burbank run by a fifth generation Irish family.
During Saint Patrick’s weekend, they’ll be cooking traditional Irish fare including corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew and boxtys (potato pancakes). Enjoy the Guinness and O’Hara’s Irish Stout specials...
James Bond 007 50th Anniversary Screening and Q&A...
“The name’s Bond, James Bond.” The spy who never dies has been introducing himself to the world for 50 years. Join the Alex Theatre in Glendale this April to commemorate the famed British Secret Service agent’s 50th anniversary of guns, girls and gadgets. From On Her Majesty’s Secret Service to License to Kill, this month-long series of five, classic James Bond film screenings...
Former First Lady Laura Bush to Speak at...
Famous journalist and historian Henry Adams once said, “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” Join Pasadena’s own Maranatha High School for “Celebrating Our Teachers,” an inspired fundraiser where the proceeds will directly benefit the school’s teachers, programs and facilities. Held at the Pasadena Convention Center, the event will be...
One-of-a-kind custom fragrance bar coming to...
Feel like a celebrity, launch your own perfume line!
The days of generic and mass produced fragrances are over. Original Scent, a custom fragrance blending bar, is celebrating its Grand Opening on March 14th at Nikki West Boutique in Pasadena. The event will be hosted by Kelly Bensimon of BRAVO TV’s “Real Housewives of New York.”
The powerhouse trio of LA women behind the fragrance bar include...
Pamper Me Fabulous, an ultimate women's day out
March is Women’s History Month. What better way to celebrate than by honoring a special lady in your life or by celebrating Y-O-U at an ultimate women’s day out?
Pamper Me Fabulous is an all day event full of inspirational programming for your mind, body and spirit on Sunday, March 24th. Amenities include a health, beauty, and fashion bazaar, an activity area complete with fitness classes...
Shamrock-N-Roll: The Playhouse Does St. Paddy’s...
The time of beer, corned beef and “the wearing of the green” is just around the corner. So, how ‘bout a pint and some live music? Join the Pasadena Playhouse for Shamrock-N-Roll, a celebration not only of everyone’s favorite Irish holiday, but the theater’s premiere event for One Night with Janis Joplin. Held just outside the Playhouse on El Molino Ave., this...
