By Charly SHELTON When I first started newspaper writing in 2002, the first movie I ever reviewed was “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” I sent in a sample review for my audition of sorts to work for the paper. It was about 300 words and I gave it a stunning review because it had been […]
By Ted AYALA In Southern California where chamber music is thriving and world-class musical performances await just around the corner, the Dilijan Chamber Series manages to distinguish itself from the rest. Not only by way of some of the stellar artists that grace its programs – among them Kim Kashkashian, Armen Ksajikian, Vladmir Chernov, Richard […]
By Ted AYALA Matt Catinbub and the Glendale Pops are set to return to the Alex Theatre for a second season beginning Oct. 13. The show will also feature local musician Miles Mosley on bass, who has collaborated with artists such as Christina Aguilera, Joni Mitchell, and Gnarls Barkley, among others. The Glendale Pops second […]
Women from all over the southwest region to come to Pasadena. The Junior League of Pasadena, Inc. (JLP) will host the 2012 Southwest Exchange Conference at the Pasadena Hilton on Sept. 14-15. The Southwest Exchange conference will bring together women from Junior League chapters from all over the southwest region of the United States for […]
By Ted AYALA The Dilijan Chamber Series will return to its home in Zipper Hall in Los Angeles for an eighth season beginning Sept. 30. Dilijan is opening its season after winning success and acclaim for its summer Dilijan Festival in Armenia in June. The eight concerts presented then were met with high praise and […]
By Ted AYALA The sudden death of composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch last month reverberated not only in musical circles across the country, but hit particularly hard in the local music scene. At the time of his death Hamlisch had been the Pasadena Pops’ music director and had just signed a three-year extension to his […]
The Women’s Council of Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation (VHHF) will host a bingo luncheon on Friday, Sept. 28 at VHH in the Council Room located on the fourth floor lobby. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $30 per person and include lunch and one bingo card. Additional bingo cards are available (two for […]
Massage Envy Spa – Glendale and the Arthritis Foundation have joined forces to host Healing Hands for Arthritis, a one-day national event to build awareness and raise funds to fight arthritis. On Sept. 19, Massage Envy Spa – Glendale will donate $10 from every one-hour massage or facial to the Arthritis Foundation. Last year, this […]
By Charly SHELTON Everyone is heading back to school. I know – bummer. But just because we are assigned to read books for English and text books for math, that doesn’t mean we should neglect the fun stuff as well. School is in session and Professor Charly has some assigned reading for you- comic books. […]