Drawing the Line I have to chuckle at the die-hard political followers who feel it necessary to voice their opinion without extending a similar opportunity to those who they think hold opposing viewpoints. Specifically, earlier this week I received a phone call from a woman who had just opened the paper and read my column […]
By Charly SHELTON Last week CV Weekly previewed a new bourbon pairing dinner to be held at Town Kitchen and Grill, 2276 Honolulu Ave., on Tuesday. And while expectations were high, they were completely blown away by the dinner. Five courses were served, each paired with its own bourbon selection. The bourbon was served neat, […]
“As long as I live, I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing.” ~ John Muir The “breezy” conditions mentioned in last week’s Weather in The Foothills turned into strong winds. The last of three rain systems exited the foothills assisted by these intensified winds. A few stray clouds, brilliant blue skies and milder temperatures […]
By Julie BUTCHER The Crescenta Valley Community Association (CVCA) met for the first time in 2017 on Jan. 26 to hear from all corners of the community and to receive and discuss updates on a large number of local issues. Sharon and Bill Weisman invited the meeting participants to introduce themselves and share a bit […]
Jan. 28 3100 block of Prospect Avenue in La Crescenta, a remote control and cash were stolen from an unlocked vehicle between 1 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 27 500 block of Dartmouth Place in La Cañada, several designer bags and jewelry were stolen, rooms were ransacked and a window was shattered at a home […]
The Patrons Club of Glendale Community College/Glendale College Foundation voted at the November meeting to change the way funds are raised for student scholarships at the college. The club has held a fundraiser luncheon each year since 1947. Several years ago, the Patrons Club merged with the Glendale College Foundation in order to safeguard its […]
By Nestor CASTIGLIONE Franz Schubert and Gustav Mahler, the two composers who bookended 19th century musical Vienna, shared much in common, despite the surface disparities in their styles and the genres in which they worked. Schubert, for one, was a prolific composer, composing not only songs and symphonies, but sundry string quartets, piano trios and […]
Night of Dance and Jazz Jazz Night at the Café, a fundraiser for the Crescenta Valley High School Instrumental Music Dept., is on Friday night, Feb. 3 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the school’s cafeteria. For those who may feel they need a little guidance there are lessons included in the ticket price. […]
February 2017 Valentine’s Day is here once again, and with it a host of new shows, including: “Every Brilliant Thing” tells a story spanning nearly three decades and several life-changing events, starting with a young boy’s eye-opening first brush with death (his childhood dog). Donahoe charms spectators into acting opposite him in various […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Ascencia, the Glendale-based program that works to “lift people out of homelessness,” hosted an extravagant Spanish Night on the Sunset Express at Union Station on Saturday night. The fundraiser offered a look into the work done by the organization while celebrating the service and philanthropy of the Glendale Chapter of NCL, Inc. […]