By Ted AYALA The fire and sparkle of Franz Liszt and the mellow sheen of Sergei Rachmaninoff swept over audiences last Saturday at Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium. The Pasadena Symphony Orchestra (PSO), under the baton of guest conductor Maximiano Valdes, was joined by pianist Chu-Fang Huang in a concert that programmed Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2 […]
By Ted AYALA The stars will be out on the night of Friday, May 13 at Glendale’s Alex Theatre (216 N. Brand Blvd.) as the newly formed Glendale Pops Orchestra (GPO) will be performing its inaugural concert accompanied by a host of musical guests. Matt Catingub, artistic director and conductor of the GPO, will be […]
PRETTY LITTLE PRINCESS FASHION SHOW AND TEA WAW Talent Training and Performing Studios is inviting little girls ages 5-11 to dress up in their fanciest attire for play dates on three Saturdays: May 14, 21, and 28 at the Community Center of La Cañada from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. These special little princesses will […]
La Can Pres Hosting Professor La Cañada Presbyterian Church is hosting Biola professor and author Steve Rundle, an expert on the transformational potential of business in developing countries. This event is sponsored by the Friday Forums program of La Cañada Presbyterian Church and the Center for Faith and Enterprise www.faithandenterprise.org, and will take place on […]
By Brandon HENSLEY On May 1 people all across the valley could be seen praying on Foothill Boulevard, Honolulu Avenue and elsewhere all for the hope of lifting up the community. It was “Lift Up La Crescenta,” a prayer event inspired by Al Nunez, a member of La Crescenta Presbyterian Church. Nunez came up with […]
Last November, in the midst of change in the 2200 block, a new store popped up on Honolulu Avenue taking us by surprise. One minute it was the Halloween Store and just a few short weeks later, on Nov. 20, The Clothing Market arrived. Everything about this store is fast and I might add fun. […]
The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber is hosting its 15th Annual Par 3 Masters Golf Scholarship Fundraiser at Verdugo Hills Golf Course on May 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. We have chosen five deserving graduating seniors to award scholarships to and will be handing them out at the event. Registration is still open. We would […]
“Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.” Christopher Reeve This weekend brings the 11th Annual Foothills Relay For Life event being held at Clark Magnet School on May 14-15. Relay For Life is a community event designed to raise awareness about cancer, to enhance odds of avoiding it, or enhance odds of successful recovery if you […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Montrose Shopping Park was a little more crowded than usual Sunday afternoon as patrons were invited to enjoy a little bit of everything local eateries had to offer. It was the annual Taste of Montrose, held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., giving people a chance to sample food from local […]
By Ted AYALA A $45,000 check was presented to the Glendale City Council at Tuesday’s meeting from the Glendale Rose Float Association (GRFA) for last year’s Rose Parade float. The check was for the city’s permission to enter the parade on behalf of the city. Fundraising, noted the representative from the GRFA, is already underway […]