Month: May 2017

From the San Rafael Association — 710 Tunnel: Checkmate!

  This has been reported in most regional media sources, but we’ve excerpted from one of the local neighborhood associations.   The METRO Board voted unanimously (12-0) Thursday morning to abandon the proposed 710 single bore freeway tunnel through El Sereno, South Pasadena and SW Pasadena, to be replaced with: “Mobility improvements that are fundable with […]

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Summer is (almost) here!

The unofficial start of summer has arrived! Welcome, heat, sun, tans, and vacations. As I’ve said before, summer in Southern California isn’t as much of a change of season as other states; we’ve got sunshine pretty much year round, after all. But there’s something about heading into June and July that sets our minds on […]

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Clutches, totes, crossbodies, oh my!

One of my favorite ways to add a pop of color or whimsy to any outfit is with a purse. It’s the easiest way to brighten up a neutral palate, elevate a casual look, or transition a fall ensemble into a summer one.  It’s also a budget friendly way to update your wardrobe from fall/winter […]

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What to wear (and pack) for a road trip

With holiday weekends and summer coming up, it’s the perfect time to start planning those road trips! While I’m not the best road tripper (I get fidgety and need lots of stops and snacks), I do enjoy packing for one. Who doesn’t love the idea of throwing as much as you can in your car? […]

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Young artist Rufus Bordal to join the Pasadena Community Orchestra this Friday

The Young Artist Competition winner Rufus Bordal will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 next to the Pasadena Community Orchestra (PCO) this Friday, May 12, at the First Church of the Nazarene. Together they will also delight the audience with music inspired by Spain (Massenet’s wonderful ballet music to Le Cid), Gypsies (the lively Hungarian […]

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Music events to celebrate your Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day 2017 will be celebrated this Sunday, May 14. We want you to show appreciation to the person that brought you into this world and, because we want you to do better than flowers, below are two events happening in Pasadena on the exact date. Either one of them could add lovely music and […]

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