By Ted AYALA Is the music of the great Romantic composers of the 19th century so different from the well loved songs that modern day Broadway and the West End have produced? In the program presented at Disney Hall on Sunday afternoon, conductor Victor Vener and the California Philharmonic affirmed their belief in the old […]
By Susan JAMES Imagine you’re in the living room of a 30-something single someone you’ve just met when she receives an unexpected visit from a former college lover. Nine years ago these two were close but things ended badly and they haven’t seen each other since. It all seems perfectly civilized for a while but […]
RATTLE MAGAZINE PRESENTS ISSUE #37: LAW ENFORCEMENT POETS “Rattle” magazine will gather a selection of performers from around the world for a series of poetry readings beginning Sunday, Aug. 5 at 5 p.m. and continuing every first Sunday through the fall at Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse. The events celebrate the summer 2012 issue. Releasing in […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU The holy month of Ramadan is being observed by Muslims all over the world this summer. The holy month began in mid-July and will end in late August, according to our Gregorian calendar. “Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. (The month preceding Ramadan is Sha’aban; and the month […]
Summer Voice Classes First Baptist Church at La Crescenta is hosting free voice lessons. Come join us Thursdays through Aug. 23 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tammy Flanders, First Baptist choir director, will teach participants how to sing better, improve their voice, harmonize with a group and read music. She has a bachelor’s degree […]
It Takes A Village … What a Fun Kid’s Store! When It Takes A Village owners describe the store as “a unique kid’s boutique” they aren’t kidding. This is one of the most innovative kid’s stores I have ever seen … ever! It’s full of color and the most creative clothes. I wish they had […]
Ribbon cutting, NNO, Golf and Bingo Plenty to keep us busy in the Crescenta Valley. Please join us on Thursday, Aug. 2 at the ribbon cutting for Mook Apparel & Goddess Design, located at 3800 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. Mook Apparel is a one-stop shopping source for screen printing, embroidery, and fun items for […]
Montrose Travel, a $140 million full-service travel and host agency, has been in the travel business for 56 years and counting. With a firm belief that success is a direct result of hard work, Montrose Travel offers their team an opportunity to be rewarded for their outstanding achievements. Originally created to honor their “superstars,” agents […]
By Maddy PUMILIA More than 350 people attended the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA’s inaugural barbecue on Sunday night. “It’s a place for the community to get together,” said Jackie Schaumyan, YMCA’s membership director, of the Y. “It’s a place for current members to make relationships with other members they might have never [met] before, to bring the […]
The Desi Geestman Foundation and the Crescenta Valley Sheriff Support Group held their Annual Golf Classic on July 16 at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. Ninety-one members of the community participated. Thanks to the major tournament sponsors, the Cal Tech Employee Credit Union and Xerox, the event raised almost $20,000 that will be split […]