Christopher Crease, MA, was selected as the new Fund Development manager for The Campbell Center. “We feel fortunate to have located a person with Christopher’s experience, knowledge, and integrity and believe he will be a great asset in advancing the Center’s mission in our local community and spreading the vision of this sustainable organization,” said […]
In commemoration of Good Friday, His Eminence Archbishop Derderian of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, led a special service and blessing for the patients, staff, and community members at Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital. From left are His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian blessing newborn baby Sawyer Wright and mother […]
By Charly SHELTON Descanso Gardens is our own Central Park in the Crescenta Valley. It’s a meeting place, a quiet retreat, a tourist attraction and, now, a brunch hot spot. Whether it’s after a morning stroll through the gardens or before heading out, Maple at Descanso Gardens offers an expansive brunch that hits the spot, […]
The 34th Annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards Gala celebrates the winners of the writers and illustrators of the Future Contests that honor 12 writers and 12 illustrators from around the world in the genres of science fiction and fantasy on the theme of “Magic and Wizardry.” The event, with celebrity award presenters, will be […]
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 […]