By Robin GOLDSWORTHY It may be a Herculean task to transform a long-established mansion into a modern (and possibly edgy) Showcase House, but 25 designers are ready to take on the challenge. This year’s Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA) is a 1915 Mediterranean-style estate located in Altadena. According to its website, PSHA is […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Just three weeks into the New Year, many people are discovering that keeping their New Year’s resolutions is more difficult than they originally thought. When it comes to making changes to live a healthier life, poor preparation in addition to not having a sense on how to change old habits can be […]
By Charly SHELTON In a world of “Halo,” “Uncharted” and “Injustice” video games, it’s nice every once in a while for a person to revisit their gaming roots with a classic platformer. Games like “Unravel” released in 2016 swept the scene with critical acclaim for brand new platformers and “Ducktales: Remastered” and “Castle of Illusion […]
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s virtuosic musicians serve as musical tour guides for “In Focus,” the Orchestra’s newest chamber music series curated by Concertmaster Margaret Batjer, which launches on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Moss Theatre, 3131 Olympic Blvd. in Santa Monica, followed on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Rothenberg Hall, […]
This week, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released the nominees for this year’s Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars. The awards are presented to films, filmmakers and other contributors chosen by Academy members as the best in a variety of categories. The 90th Academy Awards will be presented on March 4. […]
LOVE TO SING? Come join the Towne Singers! The Towne Singers is a non-audition choir. We are in need of male voices, but welcome all to join this wonderful family of musicians. Rehearsals for the upcoming spring concert began on Monday, Jan. 22. The 2018 spring concert, “Music of American Heritage,” is on Sunday, May […]
By Charly SHELTON You want to know something? Google. How’s your British cousin doing? Facebook. Want to be a cool super soldier in a future war? XBOX. Sitting by yourself for a few minutes? Angry Birds. Want more coconut oil delivered? Amazon. What’s the weather like? Okay, Google weather report. In a world of instant […]
Community Award Winners Tonight we are celebrating community at our annual Community Awards Recognition Dinner. I want to continue to share information about the awards and tell you the story of why the recipients were chosen. The following three awardees celebrate the community of Montrose and why it is such a special place. Our Community […]
The Power of Networking The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce has devoted 93 years to Crescenta Valley’s economic health and well-being. As the community and local businesses grow, there is found in the Chamber a leader of economic well-being, cultural advancement and social harmony. Most businesses strive for exponential growth in the first years and […]
1932 – 2018 Longtime Crescenta Valley resident Barbara Jean Falkenstien lost her lengthy and hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s on Jan. 15. She leaves behind her husband of 65 years, Durward “Bud” Falkenstien, as well as two married daughters, Cheri Doyle and Diana Chase, four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Born in Whittier, California in 1932, […]