By Susan JAMES Fantasy collides with reality and the past challenges an array of imagined futures in the 25th annual exhibition of Oscar-nominated costumes now on display at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM). Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and running through April 22, the exhibition is free to […]
News outlets last year fell over themselves in breathless haste to try and make sense of the battle cry let out against those forces perceived to be “the establishment.” Its din not only continues to echo well into 2017, but will also likely grow louder. The revolutionaries of one decade become the fusty reactionaries of […]
By Charly SHELTON I have been going to Carmel-by-the-Sea for four or five years now. Located just 15 minutes south of Monterey on the Central California coast, it’s a nice little getaway with beautiful boutique hotels, wine tasting rooms, amazing restaurants, art galleries, shops and experiences. But after so many years going up to the […]
LCVRWF HOST CABIRI CEO All are invited today, Thursday, Feb. 9 to hear CABIRI CEO Candance Camper (aka Kaila Truth) who will be addressing the La Crescenta Valley Republican Women Federation (www.lacrescentavalleyrwf.org) at Oakmont Country Club. The afternoon begins with social time at 11 a.m. followed by the meeting and lunch at 11:30 […]
Falling in Love Again … Montrose Style! To meet and fall in love is one of the greatest joys in life. This Valentine’s Day is a very special way to open up your heart to new possibilities and reaffirm your commitment to those who are very special to you. Everyday life exposes us to joy […]
Changes in the 2017 Glendale City Elections On Tuesday, April 4 residents of the City of Glendale will go to the polls to vote for city council, treasurer, city clerk, school board, GCC board and Measure L. However, this year there are some significant changes in the election. The Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) and […]
Chamber Fun It was a great night in the Crescenta Valley at last Saturday’s bingo game. Close to 200 people filled the community room at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital and 16 lucky winners walked away with cold, hard cash. We hope to do another game in about six months. Shoot me an email if you’d […]
Pastor Terry and Laura Neven continue serving the La Crescenta/Montrose areas through their recently opened church The Gathering. Opened in October 2016, this new congregation is composed of many former members of Montrose Community Church and is focused on sharing the love of God, leading others in a relationship with the Lord and touching the […]
On Saturday, Feb. 11, St. Bede the Venerable School parents will be “On A Mission” – a theme inspired by the iconic James Bond movies – for the school’s annual Bedefest fundraiser. This year’s parent-only event, which includes dinner, dancing, cocktails and a silent and live auction, will take place at Noor in Pasadena. The […]
King Re-enactor to perform at Unitarian Universalist Church On Sunday, Feb. 12 performer Gerald C. Rivers will present his rendition of the words of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 10:30 a.m. service of the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills (UUCVH). UUCVH is pleased to host Rivers in celebration of Black […]