By Ted AYALA Under a tapestry of moonlight and stars on Saturday night, Classical Underground presented a mixed program of chamber and vocal music at Pasadena’s Levitt Pavilion in Memorial Park. The program was a zesty mix of composers from different eras and genres: from Vivaldi to Scriabin, from Lutoslawski to Leonard Bernstein. Trumpeters Courtney […]
By Susan JAMES Fear not all you gamers, geeks and sci-fy seekers, the big bang that is the third installment of director Michael Bay’s “Transformers’” series is finally here. The ‘bot boys are back led by Optimus Prime on a mission to protect humanity and save planet Earth from the Decepticons. In case you don’t […]
By Ted AYALA The Los Angeles Central Library has been finding creative ways of keeping libraries relevant. One of the ways they have sought to do this is via their ALOUD series and their “This Is Your Library” programs which feature important figures from the region’s cultural movers and shakers. At the recent This Is […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN The California Philharmonic brought the music of Beethoven and the Beatles to the Arcadia Arboretum opening their 2011 summer series. The Cal Phil was joined after the intermission by Beatles cover band The Fab Four, setting aside Beethoven to embrace the likes of Abbey Road and Sgt. Pepper. The night also brought […]
AMERICANA CELEBRATED AT LACAN PRES La Cañada Presbyterian Church is hosting a 50-piece orchestra and 60-voice choir in the presentation of “Americana,” a celebration of America, on Sunday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. Presented as part of the church’s acclaimed Ovations Arts Series, “Americana” will feature traditional selections, including Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America,” sung […]
QUESTION: I’ve been married six years to a most wonderful man in every respect, except one. Prior to our marriage, we agreed to have one or two children. I’m now 36 and he is 39. Every time for the last year when I suggest starting a family, he makes excuses. We own our own home […]
The 4th of July weekend is coming up and it’s time to celebrate! The Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association will be having its annual fireworks show along with music, food, games and rides. The event will be held at the La Crescenta Elementary School playground, 4343 La Crescenta Ave. The main entrance will be off of […]
“The act of taking the first step is what separates the winners from the losers.” Brian Tracy The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce can help you make the first step with so many great events. We have our Dine-Out Night on Tuesday, July 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Franks Famous, 3315 N. […]
The 4th of July holiday weekend is here and we will be celebrating in the Shopping Park on Sunday. I love going to this car show! It’s so fun to see all the shiny, one of a kind cars displayed against the backdrop of our unique stores. They just seem to go together. Throw in […]