SCPR Moves to new Digs
The Pasadena Independent toured the new broadcast headquarters of Southern California Public Radio (SCPR), The Mohn Broadcast Center & Crawford Family Forum Thursday morning .
The Public Radio facilities which used to call PCC home are now a far cry from their humble beginnings.
The 35,000 square-foot building includes new studios, a generous sized news roomcomplete [...]
Baroque and Brazil to Flavor Santa Cecilia Orchestra Concert
The Santa Cecilia Orchestra claims a special mission to serve the Latino community to stimulate interest in classical music but it serves all of us with its programming. This season the orchestra has scheduled five concerts, the third being held this Sunday, Feb. 21 at 4 p.m. in Thorne Hall on the campus of [...]
Arcadia Thespian Takes the Stage at Pasadena Jewish Theater
Arcadia resident, Sondra Dreshner, will perform in The Pasadena Jewish Theater Company’s production of the renowned musical, “The Fantasticks,” the longest running play of any kind in the world. Performances will take place on Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Shaarei Torah, 550 South 2nd Ave., Arcadia. [...]
The Fonz Finds Arcadia Library Cool
Actor Henry Winkler, perhaps best known as the super cool Fonz, spoke and signed his children’s books following a music performance as part of the “Classical Kaleidoscope” concert series Wednesday evening at the Arcadia Public Library. Hundred of local residents attended this free experience.
Reminding guests that when as played the character the [...]
South Pasadena Shops Support Vietnam Cultural Exchange
Bringing a new meaning to the term “traveling Troubadours”, the Southwest Chamber Music is continuing its tradition of taking its musicians around the world. This time, though, Southwest Chamber will participate in a U.S. State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs program that will see the Grammy-winning ensemble in the two major cities [...]
Monrovia City Band Was Rose Parade’s First
Pasadena may have the Tournament of Roses, Arcadia may boast of being the home of the Rose Queens and Sierra Madre may have a prize winning float, but what’s a parade without a band? That’s were Monrovia comes into the picture. Well, maybe not this year, but the first band ever entered in the [...]
Carols We Still Sing Today Tied to the 14th Century
Captain’s Log on English Man-O-War ship: Christmas Day Prayers Followed by “Much Civill Myrth”
“Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntates.” This is the Christmas season’s most beloved statement: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace, good will toward men”. As a carol to honor Christ’s [...]
Local Seniors on the Move, from Desert to the Sea
The Palm Springs Follies, “a world famous, Broadway caliber celebration of the music, dance, and comedy of the 40s, 50s, and 60s with a cast old enough to have lived it!”.
On Tuesday, November 17, the Arcadia Travelers sponsored a day excursion to Palm Springs. The 45 seniors from Arcadia and surrounding cities were treated [...]
Local Princess Launches New Book in Pasadena
Last Sunday local authors Sarah Culberson and Tracy Trivas presented and signed their new book, “A Princes Found,” at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena.
Over the past two years Sarah Culberson’s story of the search for her biological parents, and the subsequent revelation of her royal heritage in Sierra Leone, Africa has garnered widespread national media attention. [...]
First Presbyterian Invites Community for Handel’s Messiah and Other Holiday Favorites
Music lovers are so fortunate to live in the Los Angeles area. Our city is known for excellent arts, culture and music. From the Hollywood Bowl to the Disney Concert Halls to our great theaters that have been home to best Broadway Musicals.
For those who live in the San Gabriel Valley, you will [...]
