Printing pickup will also be offered at all 46 sidewalk service locations L.A. County Library will offer two new services developed to assist those without computers, internet, or printers at home — a laptop and hotspot loan at select libraries, and printing pickup at all sidewalk service locations. The laptop and hotspot loan kit includes…
In the wake of the death of George Floyd which sparked massive ongoing protests across the nation and discussions about systemic racism in American society, the Pasadena Public Library released a list of books on race and social justice in America. The list includes authors like Maya Angelou, Malcom X, James Baldwin, Angela Davis and…
By May S. Ruiz The year 1919 was significant for so many reasons but none would affect the art scene and cultural life of the San Gabriel Valley more than the founding of the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. And we have Henry and Arabella Huntington to thank for bestowing on us their…
To celebrate the 17th year of Pasadena’s One City, One Story community reading project, the public is invited to a conversation with Hernán Diaz, author of this year’s selected novel “In the Distance,” Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. in the All Saints Church Sanctuary (132 N. Euclid Ave.). Diaz will discuss his experiences writing…
EDITOR’S PICK CatCon 2018 at the Pasadena Convention Center, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (300 E. Greent St., Pasadena, CA 91101). CatCon is where pop culture and cat culture converge, showcasing some of the world’s top cat-centric merchandise, conversations with those at the epicenter of the cat world, the adoption lounge, workshops,…
EDITOR’S PICK California Dreamin’ at The Langham Huntington, July 29 from 5 – 9 p.m. (1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106). Get into the season’s spirit with an evening of your favorite grilled summer dishes, seafood, sides and sweets, plus wine and local craft beer, featuring a live band and lawn games. Tickets…
EDITOR’S PICK Americana Festival at Arcadia Performing Arts Center, July 21 from 5 – 9 p.m. (188 Campus Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007). There will be barbecue, raffles, bubbles, bingo, games and prizes, crafts, and a concert featuring Knott’s Berry Farm’s famous Krazy Kirk and The Hillbillies who play favorite songs from the Beatles, Elvis Presley,…
Back by popular demand, actress Kres Mersky will present a moving portrait of famous dancer Isadora Duncan on Saturday, July 21 at 3 p.m. in the Sierra Madre Public Library. A native Californian, Duncan performed to acclaim throughout Europe in the late 1890s and early 1920s. A free spirit and free thinker, she was dedicated…
