By Néstor CASTIGLIONE Considering the epochal nature of World War II and how its aftermath has essentially bequeathed to us our world of today, the disappearance of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Sixth Symphony” from concert programs and recordings, at least in the United States, is a scandalous omission in our collective cultural memory. “[To] anyone who […]
By Néstor CASTIGLIONE The title of last Saturday night’s Salastina Society program was a tellingly double-edged one. Called “Second Class Citizens,” the program’s name resonated as much for composers marginalized from the grand narrative of musical history as for the present-day concern for those peoples who live and work in the midst of our society, […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY and Mary O’KEEFE They came dressed in costumes with festive bunny ears and in their Easter finery, most carrying empty Easter baskets or paper bags ready to be filled. These were the hunters, the serious Easter egg seekers, who converged on Two Strike Park on Saturday morning to collect their share of […]
PSA HOSTS 93RD ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION The Pasadena Society of Artists is hosting the opening reception for the 93rd Annual Juried Exhibition at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 14 at White’s Fine Art Gallery in Montrose. Awards presentation at 6 p.m. The exhibition includes 77 new and original artworks created by 44 PSA members as […]
A Spring Cleaning The onset of spring is a reminder to start our annual spring overhauls. This can include decluttering, organizing and cleaning. “Spring is when life shakes out of winter hibernation and things start to bloom. The energy you invest in a garden is most often reflected in the way that it flourishes.” […]
Getting Ready for the ‘Parade of Cars’ When the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce met in January to start the planning of the Hometown Country Fair, one of the subjects discussed was what would replace the “Legends of Hotrods Forum” that showcased renowned and prominent racing legends since Dave McClelland (the emcee also known […]
This Week at LCIF Join Lutheran Church in the Foothills on Sunday, April 8, at 10 a.m. for the Second Sunday of Easter. Pastor Scott will preach on the topic “High 5-Oh!” Then stay for a time of fellowship with coffee, donuts, and breakfast treats. All are invited! Lutheran Church in the Foothills, the “touchdown” […]
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Ask Phyllis! Becoming a Realtor® Dear Phyllis, I have been enjoying your real estate question and answers for years. You seem to have such a vast knowledge of all aspects of real estate, does that just come from experience? Or did you have special training? Now that my children are grown I am […]
VA Education Benefits Changes By Blake HYFIELD This article is an extract from a recent Veterans Affairs posting on its website. The VA sent an email on Feb. 1 to students eligible for VA educational benefits informing them that they no longer have a time limit to use these post-9/11 benefits: “This email is to […]