A Noise Within (ANW) continues the cherished holiday tradition of presenting its well-loved production of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL this year, onstage for the seventh holiday season. This time-honored tale of forgiveness plays 17 performances only, starting Saturday, Dec. 1 and ending Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. After the show, you are invited to enjoy a cup of cider and take photos with the Continue Reading
Archives for November 2018
Union Restaurant Will Prepare its Annual Feast of Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve.
Union Restaurant in Pasadena is offering its annual Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner on Christmas Eve, tipping its chef cap to a tradition celebrated by Italian-Americans throughout the country commemorating the midnight birth of Jesus. Also known as La Vigilia, or The Vigil, the Feast of Seven Fishes is traditionally celebrated by Roman Catholics and typically features serving at least seven Continue Reading
Black Friday: tis the season to give (with the help of sales, of course!)
Black Friday sales are upon us—already. (Do they arrive earlier every year, or is it just me?) Which means it’s the perfect time to start shopping for the ones you love. So grab your lists, gather their sizes, and get ready to fill your carts with fashionable goodies for the whole gang! For the shoe adorer This is the perfect time of year to splurge on designer shoes or real leather goods Continue Reading
The Rolling Stones Are Coming to the Rose Bowl in 2019.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFcMFDgrY_U The Rolling Stones announced Monday they will perform in the Rose Bowl on May 11, 2019 as part of their NO FILTER tour coming to stadiums in 13 cities across America. The 13-show tour will kick off April 20th at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida and wrap up June 21st at Soldier Field in Chicago. Tickets go on sale November 30th Continue Reading
Real estate market showing signs of stability at last.
It’s finally getting normal around here. According to a recent analysis by Realtor.com's Andrea Riquier, there's fresh evidence that the housing market is gaining some stability after some crazy years of multiple offers that resulted in inflated pricing in many markets. You can’t argue with the Census Bureau, which says the national home ownership rate was 64.4% in the third quarter, a Continue Reading
The Raymond 1886 in Pasadena.
The Raymond 1886 features an innovative and contemporary menu in a historic setting, paired with quality and a dedication to excellent service. The menu curated as a classic American cuisine featuring global influences. Utilizing a mix of modern and classic cooking techniques, the Chef combines familiar ingredients with an exotic flair to produce signature styles. Alongside, you’ll find a Continue Reading
New Pasadena Tournament of Roses Sip & Savor Festival
A new end-of-year celebration debuts with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR event, December 28, 29, & 30, 2018 at Jackie Robinson Memorial Field, Adjacent to the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena. On the event menu is an impressive array of offerings for all ages from many of Southern California’s favorite eateries and culinary brands, along with wines and craft brews from Continue Reading
How costly are interest rate increases on a home purchase mortgage?
Consumers are aware that interest rates are increasing, but very few understand how costly these seemingly small increases can be over the life of a 30-year mortgage. If you are reluctant to buy now, you need to rethink your position. The experts believe that interest rates will increase by another quarter point before the end of 2018 and that another three rate hikes will follow in 2019. Continue Reading
The black pant: one piece, three ways, no matter your Thanksgiving plans.
I love reworking my closet. To take an item that I’ve worn in the past and find a new way to wear it. It’s a challenge. A puzzle. While there’s nothing wrong with repeating outfits (if it works, it works!), there’s something fashionably satisfying about creating new ones with old pieces. Today, I’m taking a classic staple we all have in our closet—black pants—and reworking them three Continue Reading
Ramen without MSG in Pasadena. Again Cafe and Chibiscus Ramen.
Re-inventing Ramen since 2012, Again Cafe and Chibiscus Ramen has done more than refine an old tradition: started a new one. Guided by an international palate, fusing unique cooking techniques from around the world to create interesting flavors and textures in Ramen without MSG. Cafe by day and ramen stop by night, Again Cafe and Chibiscus Ramen offers a unique concept on West Continue Reading