Dilijan Opens Season with Music of France

By Ted AYALA For local lovers of French chamber music, this last year has proven to be a feast for the ears. Lark Musical Society’s Dilijan Chamber Series continued the buffet with their own foray into French music on Sunday at Zipper Hall in Downtown Los Angeles with a distinctive program that focused on lesser-known […]

Conductor Mei-Ann Chen Talks Music, Pasadena Symphony

By Ted AYALA When Taiwanese-born conductor Mei-Ann Chen last appeared on the Ambassador Auditorium’s stage, she left an indelible impression in Pasadena. Delivering a rousing, square-jawed Tchaikovsky 5th that left audiences cheering and people speculating that the Pasadena Symphony’s search for a permanent music director – currently its season operates under a rotating roster of […]

Fall Salons Opens Today

By Natalie MAIER The Glendale Art Association’s annual Fall Salon begins today, Oct. 4 and continues through Oct. 27. It will be located at White’s Art Framing and Restoration Gallery on Honolulu Avenue in Montrose. An artists’ reception, open to the public at no charge, will take place on Oct. 7 from 5 p.m. to […]

NCL Glendale Prepares for Annual Rummage Sale

All summer, and into the autumn heat, planning has been ongoing in preparation for National Charity League, Inc., Glendale Chapter’s rummage sale known as Sellebration. The annual event, which is a favorite among the community members it benefits, has been hosted by the chapter for more than 15 years, and this year will take place […]

Thursday Club Kicks off Season

The La Cañada Thursday Club kicked off its season with a barbecue on the patio at the clubhouse. Members and guests were treated to delicious food, fellowship and a chance to celebrate the club’s 100th birthday. The club has a full calendar. Sheri Morton is looking forward to serving the club as its hostess for […]

LCWC Awards Scholarships

The La Crescenta Woman’s Club presented $2,800 in scholarships to worthwhile students from Crescenta Valley High School and Glendale Community College who are going to college. The scholarship committee consisted of Chair Deanna Alfeld with members Mary Ann Jennings, Carol Jones and Margaret Dickson. Recipients are Kelly Vargas and Nancy George who are attending Glendale […]

Massage Envy Lends a Hand for Fundraiser

The second annual Healing Hands for Arthritis fundraiser, sponsored by Massage Envy spas nationwide on Sept. 19, raised funds for a specific arthritis-related cause with Massage Envy offering massages and facials from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Glendale’s Massage Envy donated $10 from each massage and facial that day to the Arthritis Foundation. “We reached […]

Gant Sings Swan Song

On Sept. 19, Kiwanis Club of La Cañada President Mary Gant conducted her last meeting as president and, as is tradition, sang her swan song while thanking those who participated in the many activities she led over the past year. Each was presented with a certificate. In her final presentation, Gant listed the many accomplishments […]

A Bigger Loss than Win?

Falcons lose main wide receiver Lutynski to leg injury in last week’s win that will put him out for a month. By Brandon HENSLEY It seems cruel and unfair that tonight’s game for the Crescenta Valley High football team is Senior Recognition Night. That’s because one of the Falcons’ seniors and best offensive weapons won’t […]

~Lady Falcons Tennis~

 Arcadia 16, Falcons 2 Apaches Dominate CV Having maintained a perfect season with just two weeks remaining, Arcadia was the favorite to win Tuesday’s tennis match at Crescenta Valley. The most matches the Apaches had lost in league play was just five against Burbank and six in the league overall against Poly Pasadena. The Apaches […]