By Justin HAGER “In this family, we put great value on the parry and the thrust. If you disagree with me you must counter. You must provide a rational discourse, not just an expletive.” ~ Great Uncle Jared in ‘To Grandmother’s House We Go’ Never has a line from a 40-year-old theatrical production felt more […]
On Sunday, March 13, the Glendale Youth Orchestra, conducted by Henry Shin, will perform the second concert of the 33rd season at 6 p.m. at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. The program is titled “Symphonic Adventures” and will feature a pair of the five 2022 concerto winners, “Beethoven Romance No. 2,” Angela Hernandez, violin; “Bruch […]
Glendale Library Arts and Culture, the Glendale YMCA and ace/121 Gallery announced the unveiling of “Yoshito in the Forest,” the first mural to be commissioned by the City of Glendale. As part of Glendale Library Arts and Culture’s “Art Happens Anywhere” initiative, muralist Ayumi Chisolm (SANOizm) was selected to paint Glendale’s first commissioned mural. Completed in […]
She canceled her credit card. Will she ever see her refund for the BTS concert? When BTS cancels Barbara Evans’ show, Ticketmaster offers her a refund. There’s just one problem: She canceled the credit card she used to pay for the tickets. Will she ever see the money again? Q: In early 2020, I bought […]
CAMPBELL CENTER HOSTS VIRTUAL EVENT The Campbell Center is hosting a virtual event on March 5 via Zoom inspired by the 1985 film, “Back to the Future.” “Back to the Virtual Fundraiser” is a night of entertainment featuring performances from internationally renowned a capella singers The Newfangled Four singing songs across the decades featured in […]
The Office of the Chief Scout Executive announced that the executive board of the Verdugo Hills Council effective Feb. 1 selected Andrew Sisolak to serve as scout executive of the Verdugo Hills Council. Sisolak began his Scouting career in 2008 as a district executive in the Crescent Bay District of the Western Los Angeles County […]
“Masquerade” was the theme of the 19th annual Bras for a Cause sponsored by Soroptimist International of Glendale. On Saturday, thanks to the lifting of COVID restrictions, pandemic masks were lowered in favor of masquerade masks. Wall-to-wall decorated bras were the décor at Glendale’s Glen Arden Club, hosting over 200 supporters. The bras demonstrate the Soroptimist’s dedication […]
A three car accident at Ocean View between Florencita Avenue and Honolulu Avenue has resulted in a street closure. Three cars were involved in the morning accident; according to safety personnel no major injuries. Photos courtesy of Harry Leon Story by Mary O’Keefe
By Mary O’KEEFE With the threat looming of an increase in wildfires, the U.S. Forest Service is looking for those who are interested in a career in wildland firefighting. A study published in November 2021 found that due to climate change the number of wildfires could increase about 32% by the 2040s. The U.S. Forest […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The City of Glendale has finally installed the long awaited parklets along Honolulu Avenue in the Montrose Shopping Park. This has been a long time coming after a gesture that began as a helping hand during the pandemic for restaurants and their patrons. Los Angeles County Public Health, which includes the City […]