It’s that time of year again – the highly anticipated annual Readers’ Choice Awards are officially underway! Every year, Beacon Media News, publisher of Arcadia Weekly, Monrovia Weekly, Pasadena Independent, and Sierra Madre Weekly (AMPS) prepares its annual tip-of-the-hat to local businesses and organizations through the colorful Readers’ Choice publication. Why is Readers’ Choice impactful?…
By May S. Ruiz Make The Arboretum in Arcadia your destination for an evening of dazzling contemporary art. From February 27 to March 3, the natural landscape of this beautiful garden will serve as the backdrop for ‘Digital Nature 2019,’ an art exhibit featuring unique, site-specific artworks. ‘Digital Nature’ brings together a collection of contemporary…
The sixth edition of the Pasadena International Film Festival (PIFF) returns to the Playhouse District March 13-21, 2019, presenting more than 130 films from 15 countries during its nine-day run at Pasadena’s Laemmle Playhouse 7 theater. Q&As, panels, a Filmmakers Lounge, and a Great Gatsby-themed closing night award ceremony are also planned. Expected guests include…
Introducing Celebrity Flora (specifically designed for the Galapagos Islands) By Jesse A. Cisneros Celebrity Cruises introduces Celebrity FloraSM, the first ship of its kind, designed specifically with the destination in mind—the Galapagos Islands. In its creation, we followed in the footsteps of our revolutionary new ship, Celebrity EdgeSM, by designing Celebrity Flora in 3-D. This…
On Friday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, Feb. 24, nearly 4,000 animal welfare organizations will bring adoptable pets, from puppies and dogs, kittens and cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and other furry, scaly and even a few feathered friends into over 1,600 PetSmart stores for PetSmart Charities’ National Adoption Weekend. Times for adoption weekend are: Friday and Saturday 9…
By John Orona Tempers flared at the Pasadena Public Safety Committee meeting during a report and discussion on Pasadena Police Department’s (PPD) review into the death of Reginald Thomas Jr. following a violent altercation with police in 2016. The independent report was compiled by the non-profit law enforcement think tank National Police Foundation (NPF) and…
Two consecutive Tuesdays this month, “women helping women” sums up the efforts of girls from YWCA Pasadena’s Girls Empowerment after-school programs. This army of 15 teen-aged girls busily filled treat-bags and folded and wrapped blankets for the 100 care packages destined for women who are being treated for cancer. The effort was in service of…
EDITOR’S PICK Whitney Cummings at The Ice House, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. (24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106). Whitney Cummings is a com...
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It’s that time of year again – the highly anticipated annual Readers’ Choice Awards are officially underway! Every year, Beacon Media News, publisher of Arcadia Weekly, Monrovia Weekly, Pasadena Independent, and Sierra Madre Weekly (AMPS) prepares its annual tip-of-the-hat to local businesses and organizations through the colorful Readers’ Choice publication. Why is Readers’ Choice impactful?…
Lifeline for Pets Gives Animals a Second Chance
February 21, 2019
Pasadena’s Action Arts Movement Lab Takes Dance to Professional Heights
February 15, 2019
From Sierra Madre, With Love Songs: Zach and Bridget
February 15, 2019
Introducing Celebrity Flora (specifically designed for the Galapagos Islands) By Jesse A. Cisneros Celebrity Cruises introduces Celebrity FloraSM, the first ship of its kind, designed specifically with the destination in mind—the Galapagos Islands. In its creation, we followed in the footsteps of our revolutionary new ship, Celebrity EdgeSM, by designing Celebrity Flora in 3-D. This…
Career Corner: Cutting The Cord
February 21, 2019
The Obituary of Common Sense
February 14, 2019
Career Corner: If You Don’t Love Your Job, It’s Time to Breakup
February 12, 2019
By May S. Ruiz Make The Arboretum in Arcadia your destination for an evening of dazzling contemporary art. From February 27 to March 3, the natural la...
The sixth edition of the Pasadena International Film Festival (PIFF) returns to the Playhouse District March 13-21, 2019, presenting more than 130 fil...
By May S. Ruiz Boston Court Pasadena launches its 2019 season with a rarely staged production of David Hare’s ‘The Judas Kiss’ from February 15 throug...
By Jeff Davis This month I visited the art studio of David Leitch. The artist focuses primarily on abstract wood sculpture and is also a well known fu...
Pasadena educator empowers school code warriors with next-gen computer skills The newest technologies and the youngest students go hand in hand at Nichole Anderson’s computer lab classroom at Hamilton Elementary. By giving students in kindergarten through fifth grade access to and expertise in technologies such as 3-D printing, computer coding, robotics, word processing and web applications, Anderson…
Pasadena’s Judson International School Presents ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
February 12, 2019
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Planned for Blair High School’s Renovations
February 5, 2019
February College Search Guide
February 4, 2019
By Brianna Chu Even just from the outside, the Raymond 1886 isn’t your average restaurant: the place is literally a cottage, not to mention its hard-t...
By Greg Aragon California’s majestic Central Coast is speckled with hidden gems lining the Pacific Ocean and none shine brighter than the tiny t...
Keys 2 the Coast recently discovered a fantastic hideaway that is the perfect place to stay in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. The tiny town of Sa...
The bright red, Spanish-style exterior of Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is probably a familiar sight to some, especially since it first opened in Pasa...
By Greg Aragon Spring is around the corner and summer is just up the road. In other words, it’s a great time to plan a vacation. But if you are like m...
By Brianna Chu Before you start: I know it’s a dumb pun. I am indeed aware, as I was the idiot who came up with it. So…hi! I’m Brianna, an early...
