Have an event for the calendar? Send it to christina@timespublications.com. “The Curiosity Tales” Through March 13 Performed on Sundays, “The Curiosity Tales” is a new take on classic tales for curious kids of all ages. Lineage Performing Arts Center, 920 E. Mountain Street, Pasadena, 3:15 to 5 p.m., $40 general public, $20 students and seniors, […] The post Upcoming Events appeared first on Pasadena Weekly ..read more

By Jordan Houston Pasadena Weekly Staff Writer On the heels of strict COVID-19 safety restrictions, the Glendale Youth Orchestra is gearing up for a new performance. The orchestra, comprising dozens of students ranging from sixth grade to college, will present “Symphonic Adventures” at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at the historic Alex Theatre, 216 N. […] The post Glendale Youth Orchestra travels on ‘Symphonic Adventures’ appeared first on Pasadena Weekly ..read more

By Bliss Bowen Pasadena Weekly Contributing Writer “Food and music,” veteran songwriter Marty Axelrod mused. “What could be more communal?” The prompt for Axelrod’s comment was a lengthy discussion about late mutual friend Jimmy Yessian — so beloved as “Muffin” in the Southland acoustic music community that for years many people were unsure of the […] The post Tall Men Group celebrates late bandmate Jimmy Yessian appeared first on Pasadena Weekly ..read more

By Jordan Houston Pasadena Weekly Staff Writer Glendale and Eagle Rock residents Victoria Fulton and Faith McClaren are living proof that success is not linear — especially when it comes to becoming published authors. The co-authors, who bonded during an online writing workshop, not only managed to land the book deal of their dreams in […] The post Female writing duo lands book deal ‘of a lifetime’ through Twitter appeared first on Pasadena Weekly ..read more

Have an event for the calendar? Send it to christina@timespublications.com. “The Curiosity Tales” Through March 13 Performed on Sundays, “The Curiosity Tales” is a new take on classic tales for curious kids of all ages. Lineage Performing Arts Center, 920 E. Mountain Street, Pasadena, 3:15 to 5 p.m., $40 general public, $20 students and seniors, […] The post Upcoming Events appeared first on Pasadena Weekly ..read more

By Bridgette M. Redman Pasadena Weekly Contributing Writer Curious women get a bad rap. Whether it was Eve wanting knowledge, Pandora opening that cursed box or Alice going where everyone told her she shouldn’t, the world has had a habit of blaming its ills on women who want to know its secrets. Pasadena’s Lineage Performing […] The post Performers invite teens to celebrate their curiosity and creativity appeared first on Pasadena Weekly ..read more

By Bridgette M. Redman Pasadena Weekly Contributing Writer ALos Angeles painter got a jump on the pandemic in a rather unexpected way. Walter Erra Hubert has been painting and showing his work in Italy, as he splits his time between there and his native Pasadena. “He was interested in how I was working as an […] The post Pasadena artist showcases work from four years of isolation appeared first on Pasadena Weekly ..read more

By Connor Dziawura Pasadena Weekly Staff Writer When the San Marino League’s sixth biennial juried fine art exhibition and sale was canceled in 2020 amid the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, its artists were put on hold. Now two years later, the organization behind the show — dubbed “Spring into Art” — is ready […] The post Juried exhibition and sale back and supporting the arts appeared first on Pasadena Weekly ..read more

By Bridgette M. Redman Pasadena Weekly Contributing Writer Pasadena’s performing arts organizations are gearing up for their spring performances with a mix of caution and optimism. After two years of shows on hold or delayed, arts organizations are tentatively offering seasons, some with smaller casts, others pulling out all the stops. This weekend offers three […] The post Pasadena brims over with arts in the spring appeared first on Pasadena Weekly ..read more

By Luke Netzley Pasadena Weekly Deputy Editor In the last year, the city of Pasadena has seen a sharp increase in gun violence. According to the Pasadena Police Department, the number shootings rose 22% between 2020 and 2021 from 60 to 73, including the case of 13-year-old Iran Moreno killed by a stray bullet while […] The post Pasadena deploys ShotSpotter system to combat gun violence appeared first on Pasadena Weekly ..read more