By Charly SHELTON Christmas is a joyous time for Christians all over the world. Chanukah is a celebration for all Jews. Halloween brings happiness to goth fans once a year. Or as close to happy as they can get. And for nerds, there is only one time all year when we can truly celebrate, where […]
By Ted AYALA Shortly before the Milestone Theatre’s June 30 through July 10 run of Lisa Loomer’s “Distracted” at the Pasadena Playhouse’s Carrie Hamilton Theatre, I came across an oddly prescient article in the New York Review of Books. Under the title, “The Epidemic of Mental Illness: Why?” Marcia Angell reviewed a clutch of books […]
LIBRARY HOSTS UPCOMING EVENTS The La Crescenta Library is hosting a free public concert featuring Nativa on Friday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m. Nativa, an Argentine country-folk counterpart to the urban tango, “folklore” evokes the pure sounds of a music deeply rooted in South American culture. This trio delivers a fresh and vibrant version of […]
La Cres Pres Presents Future of Forestry in Concert La Crescenta Presbyterian Church will be presenting a benefit concert for Children’s Hunger Fund on Friday, July 15 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Performing will be ambient-rock band “Future of Forestry” as well as the band “I AM We.” The cost is $9 online at […]
QUESTION: My 78-year-old husband and I are caretakers for our 42-year-old son who has multiple sclerosis. I am 75 and have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and taking care of our son has become increasingly difficult for both of us physically. My husband has a heart condition. My concern is what will happen to […]
Montrose Art Walk This Saturday “The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.” ~ Michelangelo The lazy days of summer are upon us. It’s time to go to the beach, have a barbeque with friends, layout by the pool or take a leisurely hike. Our natural tendency is to slow […]
How CSR Makes for Good Business “It takes twenty years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” – Warren Buffet Guest writer: Ashley Sia, CV Chamber intern and student from University of California, Berkeley It is an old school of thought that a company’s success is judged by their financial performance. More […]
It all started last October. The Shopping Park finally got a fast food pizzeria. I was curious. Big Mama’s & Papa’s Pizzeria opened at 2307 Honolulu Ave. at the former location of our store, Mountain Rose Gifts. After months of construction, I was curious. What did it look like? Was there anything left that would […]
By Maddy PUMILIA About 5,000 people from either close-by or faraway brought their blankets and lawn chairs to La Crescenta Elementary School to witness what most love to see on the Fourth of July – a fireworks show in celebration of America’s independence. “It’s a great community event that we put together. It’s something people […]