QUESTION: This might seem humorous, but to my family and others in the neighborhood, it isn’t. Our neighbor, who we’ve been friendly with since we moved next door 12 years ago, recently bought a half dozen chickens and a rooster. His claim is that raising his own poultry and having fresh eggs is the reason. […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU Founded in 1897, La Cañada Congregational Church is the city’s oldest house of worship. Inside visitors are greeted first by the sight of original stained glass windows. The church’s altar, organ pipes, creaky floors and pews complete the picture. La Cañada pioneers Jacob and Ammoretta Lanterman were the couple responsible for […]
News from St. Bede Church On Nov. 16, learn the art of making tamales at St. Bede. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Parish Hall, participants will get one-on-one hands-on training and after class can enjoy homemade tamales. The cost is $50 per person or $75 for two. Includes all ingredients. Bring an […]
WDR HOSTS WORKSHOP The Women’s Divorce Resource invites the community to take part in a free educational workshop being held today, Thursday, Nov. 14 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Glendale. Complimentary parking is available in the structure behind the building and light refreshments will be served. RSVP required to Mona Marcos at (818) […]
By Charly SHELTON You know what’s nice? Getting away. Vacations are nice, too, but sometimes you just need to get away. The difference is that vacations usually include an agenda. Folks are scrambling around with things to do, they spend little time in the hotel room that they paid for, they go walking about all […]
By Michael BRUER On a crisp autumn morning last week, amidst the hustle and bustle of the residents and business owners of Montrose, a line of people wrapped around the block on Honolulu Avenue, eagerly awaiting the man of the hour. Just as the sun pierced through the nearby trees, the excited crowd spotted the […]
Casa 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights presents a new production of the Tony Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical, “In The Heights.” Set over the course of three days, the story involves an ensemble cast of characters in the Dominican-American neighborhood of Washington Heights in New York City. The production is helmed by director Rigo Tejeda […]
By Michael WORKMAN If you spent the majority of your time in history class catching up on sleep, you’re in luck! Paradox Development Studio has rolled out a game that deals with four centuries of human history. Well, truth be told, it’s up to the player how history unfolds in the game, so it’s not […]
The Glendale Youth Orchestra conducted by Brad Keimach opens its 25th season with a flourish on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. In addition to symphonies by Mozart and Beethoven, Hillary Lin Santoso (senior, San Marino High School) will perform the first movement of a Rachmaninoff piano concerto. […]
Solheim Lutheran Home celebrated its 90th anniversary by holding a 1920s speakeasy-themed party on Nov. 2 featuring attendees in Roaring ’20s attire. The event included complimentary food, vintage drinks and live 1920s music for the guests and residents to enjoy. There was also a silent auction to raise funds for the Eagle Rock retirement community. […]