Through a special partnership with Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM), Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California and recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award, will offer Micro Mozart concerts – a series of 10-minute concerts featuring the music of Mozart – before every performance of the Playhouse’s revival of Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus” directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak (“A […]
The LCPC orchestra invites fans of all ages to experience the epic music of “Star Wars” at “From a Galaxy Far, Far Away,” a free concert celebration on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. This special performance will transport audiences through the beloved musical themes from the “Star Wars” saga, featuring the iconic compositions that […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The steakhouse has been part of America since the mid-19th century. Some of the steakhouse traditions can be traced back to the late 1600s in London where steakhouses were known as “chophouses.” Back then the restaurants would cater to men only; however, in the United States, things changed … for one thing, […]
Pasadena Heritage is holding several events. Among them is Jazz Night at the historic Blinn House, 160 N. Oakland Ave. in Pasadena. On Jan. 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., ticket holders are invited to step into the historic 1906 Blinn House when it is transformed into an intimate Parisian-style jazz club featuring live […]
The free admission Glendale Noon Concerts series has returned to live performance at the sanctuary of Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. in Glendale. Programs are from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. Performing will be Kirstin Fife on violin and Brendan White on piano. The theme of the Jan. 21 concert is “Queens and […]
Phoenix Rising by A. Laura Brody is on display at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station from Monday, Jan. 12 – Friday, March 20. Phoenix Rising is a room-sized robe made from discarded unwanted clothing donations left over from the LA wildfires. These clothes are cut into irregular shapes and sewn into a garment […]
January 2026 Welcome to a brand-new year, which means it’s time to go out and enjoy one or more of these fabulous shows playing currently in our local theaters! COVID protocols continue to be dictated by each individual venue so bring a face mask to wear during the show in case the venue requires […]
On Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 12:10 to 12:40 p.m., the free admission Glendale Noon Concerts will feature the bassoon duo of Julie Feves and Jonathan Stehney. They will be performing works by Sofia Gubaidulina, François Devienne and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Julie Feves is a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music. She performs extensively as […]
By Jackson TOYON James L. Brooks has been in the business for 60 years. Getting his start on “The Andy Griffith Show,” he went on to become the co-creator of “The Simpsons” (alongside Matt Groening) and the legendary director of the best picture-winning film “Terms of Endearment.” An ever-ready battery, even at the age of […]
Brand Library & Art Center announced the launch of Hyper SoCal, a new initiative created to promote and celebrate the artistic talent of the Southern California region. Spotlighting exhibitions and programs at over 40 community arts spaces across five Southern California counties, Hyper SoCal is a partnership of nonprofit and municipal art venues supporting local […]