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. […]
The MOMS Club of the Foothills will host its sixth annual Preschool Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16 at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church. The event is free to the community. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet representatives from preschools in Glendale, La Crescenta, La Cañada, Lake View Terrace, Pasadena, […]
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Kent Washburn, a member of the legendary ’60s dance band The Shadow Lake Eight, is scheduled to be inducted into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame on Nov 16. Following the induction, the band will perform in concert. The ceremony and concert will be held at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame (The Jazz Depot). […]
Many parents have recently sent a son or daughter off to college while others are nervously standing by while high school seniors work on college applications. Though parents are usually relegated to the sidelines, once acceptance letters are received and the choice made and deposits sent, parents are likely to receive a warm welcome to […]
On Oct. 28, the 512 students of La Crescenta Elementary School met children authors and illustrators Tao Nyeu, Alexis O’Neill, Mark London Williams and Michelle Markel at the school when the authors and illustrators visited each classroom to talk about the importance of reading. Assistance League Glendale, which has sponsored the program since 1997, also […]
By Marissa GOULD, intern The annual Authors’ Lunch, sponsored by the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, was held on Monday at the La Cañada Country Club. The afternoon included a raffle and a silent auction. Authors Joanne Fluke, Chuck Greaves and Kim Vanderwort were the three guests of honor. Fluke talked about the plot lines of […]