An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a small, self-contained residential unit located on the same lot as an existing single-family home. An ADU has all the basic facilities needed for day-to-day living independent of the main home, such as a kitchen, sleeping area, and a bathroom. As the term “accessory” implies, ADUs are generally defined to […]
With many people road-tripping to make the most out of the July 4th break and summer vacation, one option has emerged as the most popular and hassle-free way to visit some of the largest trees on earth. Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias in Yosemite National Park recently reopened following three years of restoration to save […]
This year’s Pasadena Symphony and POPS free “Music Under the Stars” concert will be held on Saturday, July 7, at Pasadena City Hall’s Centennial Square. Presented with sponsorship support from Bank of America, the 2018 Music Under the Stars concert will feature songs penned by iconic American composers John Williams, John Philip Sousa, and more. Join […]
Boston Court Pasadena announced the full details of its 14th annual New Play Reading Festival, which will happen July 19 – 28, 2018. Curated by Literary Manager Emilie Beck, in concert with Artistic Directors Jessica Kubzansky and Michael Michetti, the New Play Reading Festival is a key component of Boston Court Pasadena’s commitment to nurturing […]
Here’s an opportunity to do something out of the ordinary. CALLING ALL EARTHLINGS is a documentary film that will be screened at Laemmle’s Playhouse 7 this Sunday, July 1, at 11 am. Sound baths (which I will explain below) will precede the screening for about 30 minutes. CALLING ALL EARTHLINGS explores a mid-century UFO cult […]
The Board of Directors voted on June 18 to close down the Pasadena Museum of California Art, when the current exhibition season ends on October 7, 2018. After sixteen years of presenting art and design through exhibitions that explore the unique cultural dynamic of California, the board of directors expressed thanks to all of the […]
For one more week, the Pasadena Playhouse is presenting Culture Clash, as the Chicano comedy troupe revisits their hit Bordertown of twenty years ago, this time entitled Bordertown Now. Culture Clash is Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas, and Herbert Sigüenza, joined for this show by Sabina Zúñiga Varela, all directed by Diane Rodriguez. In this production, […]
Pasadena Heritage is creating a celebration at the Colorado Street Bridge Party! Saturday, July 14, 2018 6:00pm – 11:30pm This night of music, dancing, vintage cars, free kids activities, and festive foods and beverages will be held along one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. Old favorites will return and new attractions are being added […]
Don’t blink, because if you do, you may miss June! It’s just going by that fast. If you’re anything like us, you already missed KCRW’s “Summer Nights” kick-off concert on June 2, but don’t dismay, another concert is on its way. On Saturday, June 16, One Colorado will present shey baba. This Los Angeles-born singer, […]
Boston Court Pasadena is now presenting the West Coast premiere of Her Portmanteau, written by Mfoniso Udofia and directed by Gregg T. Daniel. The play will run through June 30, 2018, starring Joyce Guy (Abasiama), Omozé Idehenre (Adiaha) and Délé Ogundrian (Iniabasi). In Her Portmanteau, a family rifles through literal and emotional baggage. Penned by […]