Speaker Series Focuses on Students with Learning Difficulties

Frostig School, a program for students with learning difficulties in the San Gabriel Valley, launches its 2011 Speakers Series on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 7:00 p.m. The monthly series, which goes from February through May 2011, is specifically designed for parents who have concerns about their child’s future success. The series kicks off with “Red […]

Glendale Educational Foundation to Salute Exceptional Alumni

The Glendale Educational Foundation will honor six exceptional graduates from the Glendale Unified School District at its annual Dancing with Diamonds gala on Friday, Feb. 11 at the Glendale Hilton. This is the first year for these awards. Honorees are: •Distinguished Achievement in Arts. Awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions in visual […]

Solid Team Effort Equals Excitement in ‘Sanctum’

Executive producer James Cameron offers personal insight into making of 3D thriller. By Charly SHELTON The largest caves in the world can hide the largest danger. There is no monster in this cave, no secret ancient curse, and no reality bending vortex. Just the dark. And when your only way back to the light is […]

SCO’s Soloists to Share Spotlight in Baroque and Tango Concert

SCO’s Soloists to Share Spotlight in Baroque and Tango Concert

By Ted AYALA Beating within the chest of any orchestra is a heart comprised of the talents of the orchestra’s section leaders; their timbres the orchestra’s lifeblood. Often it is the conductor with baton flashing or the guest star soloist plowing through a virtuoso concerto that grips the audience’s attention and fascination. But the listener […]

CALENDAR this

VHAA HOSTING LUCILLE DE THOMAS The Verdugo Hills Art Association welcomes guest artist Lucille de Thomas for this week’s demonstration event at 7 p.m. on Feb. 4 at (new location) the La Cañada Community Center. This event is open to all. Lucille de Thomas has won art competitions since the age of 13 and museums […]

Notes & Nods

La Cañada Presbyterian Church Plans Valentine’s Eve Concert Delight your special someone with “A Valentine’s Eve Treat,” a concert of classic love songs performed by the Jack Lantz Big Band on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 4 p.m. in the La Cañada Presbyterian Church Sanctuary. The band will play favorites from the Great American Songbook including […]

LCPC Drama Ministry Goes Musical — “The Last Five Years” Explores Relationships Through Song

La Cañada Presbyterian Church Drama Ministry is proud to be kicking of its 2011 dramatic presentations with the Off–Broadway hit musical, “The Last Five Years” by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown. “We are excited to bring this gorgeous musical to the La Cañada community,” said Director of Drama Ministries Justin Fisher. “I love what […]

Need Something To Do? Get Involved in your Community!

Are you bored? Wondering what to do sometimes? Get involved in your community. If you have kids, there is one thing I know you have heard them say before, and that is: “I’m bored.” In this fast-paced culture, kids are constantly looking for ways to be entertained. I believe we need to teach not only […]

Valentine Fun in Montrose! (Part 1)

The Montrose Shopping Park is the perfect place to come and get in the Valentine mood. We have several stores that really get into the theme of things with red, white, pink, hearts and love. Jane’s Cakes & Chocolates is one of these stores. I popped in the other day and much to my delight […]

Special Delivery – Courtesy of the CVCOC

“The universe is like a big mail-order department, constantly delivering people, events and things to you. You ‘order’ what you get by sending energetic messages out to the universe based on your predominant beliefs. But if you have mixed messages in your file, the universe can’t understand your order.” — T. Harv Eker The Crescenta […]