May 2012
9 posts
A Bird Black As the Sun: California Poets on Crows...
On Saturday June 2nd, Vroman’s will be hosting a reading dedicated entirely to one of poetry’s favorite creatures—the raven. Of the 80 Californian poets who have written in the anthology A Bird Black as the Sun: California Poets on Crows and Ravens, 14 will participate in a poetry reading at Vroman’s Bookstore. Each poet will be reading from the anthology, and after the reading the poets will...
Now Open: Altadena Farmers Market
The official Altadena Farmers Market will kick off its weekly residency at Loma Alta Park on Wed., May 30 from 3 - 7 p.m. with vendors selling home-grown produce, organic ice cream, handmade pretzels, California olive oils, and much, much more.
The Altadena Farmers Market is the spiritual successor to the Altadena Urban Farmers Market. Held by Joseph Shuldiner of the Institute of Domestic...
The Game Before the Olympic Games
Show your support for the United States Men’s National Water Polo team as they swim head to head against the Croatian Men’s National Water Polo team on June 1, 2012 at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center. Before leaving to compete in London, England in the Games of the XXX Olympiad, these two teams will demonstrate their athletic prowess and admirable determination right here in Pasadena.
A pre-game...
Let's Roll: Pasadena Bike Week
Bicycle enthusiasts, brace yourself! In case you haven’t heard, we are in the midst of this year’s 6th annual Bike Week presented by C.I.C.L.E., the L.A. based bike advocacy non-profit, and the City of Pasadena. You can join in the celebration of bicycles as a safe and eco-friendly mode of transportation with the action-packed events happening every day until the 19th.
Tonight, Mayor Bill...
LitFest Pasadena this Saturday!
This Saturday, May 12, Pasadena’s Central Park (275 S. Raymond Ave) is going to be stacked high with books. LitFest Pasadena plans to bring a day of literary fun to the streets of Pasadena from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The morning will begin with vendors filling the park with books of all shapes, sizes, and subjects, so the panelists will feel right at home when they begin to present at 10:20 a.m....
Get your jam on! Memorial Day Weekend's Jazzy Jam
Memorial Day Weekend: BBQS. Pool parties. Family reunions, parades, a moment to reflect our nation’s military history—and Jazzy Jam.
Saturday, May 26th marks the 4th Annual Jazzy Jam Education for Empowerment Benefit Concert in Old Pasadena. The 2012 lineup comprises Kirk Whalum, Polyester Players, The Paris Escovedo Project, and Romaine Jones & Jasmine Colbert. The event is hosted by...
Ann Patchett at Vroman's
A rogue scientist in the “beating heart of nowhere,” ill-mannered natives, and an unexpected turn of events in the Amazon—this is just part of Ann Patchett’s world in her most recent work of fiction.
She’s bringing her wondrous story-telling to Pasadena. Join the award-winning author (Bel Canto, Truth and Beauty, The Magician’s Apprentice) at Vroman’s for a lively discussion and book signing this...
Pasadena Magazine’s 4th Annual Women in Business...
Join Pasadena Magazine for an inspiring afternoon of female empowerment at the beautiful Huntington Library and Gardens. Wednesday, May 9th marks our 4th Annual Women in Business Luncheon which will include a lively panel discussion on How to Successfully Brand and Market Your Business - and Yourself!
Among the panelists is actress and activist Shiva Rose, whose role in CSI Miami and independent...
Madewell Opens in Old Pasadena
What better way to prepare for summer than to load up with cool classics at Madewell? J. Crew’s sister store has waltzed its way over to Pasadena.
April 26th marked the official debut of the Colorado Blvd. Madewell Pasadena. At the celebratory event, approximately 200 guests sipped Voli Vodka cocktails and nibbled on delicious bites from Crystal Farms while DJs Anh and Niki from IAMSOUND...
