December 2011
7 posts
On Display
Window shopping is a beloved hobby of just about any Pasadena resident. With so many shops filled with every variety of everything you could ever want, it’s a great way to spend the day. But all the merchandise in the world is nothing without good presentation. Elaborate, creative and often overlooked, display stands make the shopping experience what it is. So, once again, we partnered with...
No Place Like Home
When old age or sickness begins to take its toll, prolonged hospital stays and convalescent homes may seem like the only option. But it is in these times of healing that the familiarity of home is needed most. For the last 30 years, the Convalescent Aid Society has been working to make this a possibility for Pasadena residences. CAS provides a large assortment of medical equipment, such as IV...
Holiday Cheer and Charity
Boston Court gets into the holiday groove this Tuesday with singer/songwriter Craig Richey (pictured above), the accomplished musician who composed the scores for The September Issue and The King of Kong. Opening this quintessential holiday evening is a reception of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 7 p.m., where guests can mix and mingle. This is followed by Craig Richey and Friends...
A Day At The Track
Between parties and gifts, the holidays can be an expensive time of year, but if you’ve got any cash leftover, take it to the Santa Anita Park for their opening day, December 26th. Not only will the horses be hitting the track to kick off another exciting season, but the Great Race Place has plenty of surprises planned. Come check out the Red Bull Tandem Jump Team parachuting onto the track or...
For All
On December 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly put forth 30 articles declaring basic rights for all people, regardless of race, sex or religion called The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Every year, Human Rights Day commemorates the vision of freedom and equality embodied in that landmark document. On this day, it is important to celebrate the great strides we’ve made toward...
Christmas at the Ballet
The holiday season is rife with tradition and The Nutcracker is a theatre staple for Christmas cheer. This year, the Pasadena Dance Theatre brings to life Tschaikovsky’s classic with 80 performers pirouetting on the stage.
Whether you are watching it for the first time or the hundredth, the Nutcracker is always a magical glimpse into a child’s unique and inspiring imagination. With...
Fork Over Some Toys!
One of the best traditions of the holiday season is undoubtedly the renewed sense of charity that strikes at the heart of us all. While we look forward to a new Playstation, 7-speed bicycle or updated smart phone under the tree, millions of people are simply looking forward to getting any present, no matter how small. For as little as $10 you can bring holiday cheer to someone in need by...
