Oakmont League of Glendale members were privileged to hear Bruce Merritt present the story behind Damon’s, one of Glendale’s oldest restaurants, at a recent meeting. Merritt, a longtime Glendale resident who retired from law and is pursuing his interest in history, is the author of ‘St. Mark’s Journey: A History of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church” […]
Ramona Convent, a 19-acre campus with a rich history, prepares young women to be resilient people of faith who think critically in all facets of life. When the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary arrived in the Los Angeles area, they came with the vision, motivation and courage to create an educational […]
By Ruth SOWBY The volunteers of the McGroarty Arts Center decided to host an open-to-the-public Centennial Celebration of their historic landmark. On Saturday, Oct. 14, dozens of local residents joined staffers in commemorating the birthday of the Tujunga institution. The event opened with a dedication of the Center, originally the house belonging to John Steven McGroarty, […]
I didn’t get my quilting magazines. What can I do? What happened to Vickie Taylor’s subscription to Love of Quilting and Quick and Easy Quilts? She paid for a subscription but never received the magazines. Q: I subscribe to Love of Quilting and Quick and Easy Quilts. Golden Peak Media publishes both magazines. I have […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Oct. 27 Rose d’Amato and Dr. Oscar Macias will be speaking about GUSD community schools. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. […]
By Charly SHELTON Halloween is just around the corner. It’s time for those last-minute photo ops and family outings before the big night of trick-or-treat. It’s time to step into a mystical wonderland, nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, where the autumn nights come alive with the magical glow of thousands of jack o’ lanterns. […]
On Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 12:10 p.m., the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts program will be performed live in the sanctuary of Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. in Glendale. http://glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com Featured is Maksim Velichkin performing solo piano improvisations. Velichkin is an accomplished cellist, pianist and harpsichordist who has been active as a soloist, chamber […]
SoCal’s newest Halloween experience ScareScape is an imaginative line-up of terrifying mazes, VIP experiences, food, entertainment and more weekends now through Oct. 28 atop Heritage Hill in Murrieta. Tickets start at $25 for adults and are on sale now at ScareScapeHaunt.com. ScareScape goes beyond fear and beyond reality into a frightening “other” dimension with spine-tingling […]
Artist Vanessa Marie Gomez’s installation Mímipachico is on display at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station at 1020 E. Palmer Ave. in Glendalefrom through Friday, Nov. 10. Mímipachico is a mystical experience displaying a paper mache sculpture of an alebrije, a brightly colored fantastical creature originating from Mexican folk art. Mímipachico rests on a […]
By Mikaela STONE As Halloween approaches, the Crescenta Valley High School Theater Dept. prepared for the spooky season with a double feature theater experience by the Falcon Players and CV Players, CVHS’s two advanced theater classes. On Oct. 11 and 12, the cast and crew members performed Dracula, adapted by William McNulty and directed by […]