Artistic Director Lance Davis Talks About Parson’s Nose Theater

As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues in the region, one film is aiming to shine a light on the issues of identity and belonging. LET IT BE MORNING opens in Pasadena (Landmark Pasadena) on February 10th tied to a national theatrical roll-out in top markets. Eran Kolirin’s LET IT BE MORNING...

Boston Court Pasadena, a cultural gem in the heart of Southern California, will launch its 20th Anniversary Season on Saturday, February 11th, with a celebratory performance by the Rhythms of the Village Band. The ensemble will provide an electrifying evening of Nigerian highlife fusion music, blending traditional rhythms that have served as the foundation for musical styles such as reggae, calypso, and Afrobeat.

Elaine Reeves, a lifelong music enthusiast and dedicated community leader, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023, surrounded by her three children. Born in Visalia, California in 1936, Elaine grew up in San Luis Obispo and attended USC, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree and became the president of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She later married her college sweetheart, Roy Reeves, and the couple settled in Pasadena where Elaine pursued her passion for music through her involvement with Pasadena Pro Musica and the choir at Pasadena Neighborhood Church where she sang for more than 25 years. She was also an active volunteer in her community; devoting many years to the Pasadena Junior Philharmonic Committee (later the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts) and National Charity League.

California State Senator Anthony Portantino, Jennifer Quan, Jon Livingston, and Benefit Chair Sandy Roberts at Young & Healthy Pasadena’s 2023 Gala, “Something Tells Me It’s All Happening at the Zoo,” held Feb. 4, 2023 at the L.A. Zoo. [Paul Takizawa / Pasadena Now]. Young and Healthy...

Join Pasadena Village and arts enrichment facilitator, Helane Rheingold, for a journey through the early African American art scene in an innovative and engaging event happening on Tuesday, February 7th. Take a step back in time to explore the works of some of the most remarkable African American artists from...

Thirty years ago, Pasadena voters overwhelmingly approved a new General Plan that included seven core principles. One was particularly visionary: “Pasadena will be a city where people can circulate without cars.”. That vision remains out of reach for most people. True, we now have access to a growing regional...

If you’re looking for a fun and active way to get some exercise and make new friends in February, look no further than the Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition (PCSC). Whether you’re a seasoned veteran bicyclist or a newcomer, PCSC has plenty of exciting events and activities to keep you entertained and fit this month.

Get ready to indulge in some sugary treats as you hit the road with the Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition on February 11. The group’s ‘Second Saturday Ride’ for the month is all about savoring the finest donuts that Pasadena has to offer. This 12-mile loop around the...

The Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) announced its return to the stage with two special performances in May. With the success of their sold-out Winter Concerts, demand for tickets to both performances is expected to be high. On May 7th, LACC will be returning to the LA Philharmonic’s ‘Sounds...

California Credit Union (CCU) is encouraging teachers in Pasadena to apply for credit union’s spring Teacher Grant program. The program, which has been running since 2012, provides ten grants of $500 each to teachers looking to fund special projects and activities for their students. The projects should have clearly...

The Pasadena City Council on Monday evening approved a contract that will move forward and begin the process of seismically retrofitting and renovating the currently-closed Pasadena Central Library. The contract for professional design services — totaling more than $6 million — was awarded to Gruen Associates and their team of...

The Pasadena Center Operating Company (PCOC) and the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC) delivered financial updates to the city’s Finance Committee on Monday, Feb. 6, showcasing gains in tourism and revenue collections. According to PCOC’s report, operations revenues and collections from the Transient Occupancy Tax and Tourism Business Improvement...

Are you ready to become a hero? If you have ever considered a career in firefighting, now is your chance to take the first step. The Firefighter Training Academy is looking for new recruits and the California Joint Apprenticeship Committee, of which the Pasadena Fire Department is a member, is giving a written test this Saturday, February 11th to determine the best candidates.

At the direction of Chair Mastromatteo, the February 7, 2023, Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting has been canceled, according to a City staff representative Stacey Houser. The items that were listed on the Tuesday agenda will be included at the Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 7. Brenda...

City Council meetings are now available for public in-person participation. Meetings are held at City Hall in the Council Chamber, Room S249. Finance Committee meetings are now available for public in-person. participation. Meetings are held at City Hall in the Council Chamber, Room S249. Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Deferred Compensation...

With seven magnet schools, Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) has a lot to celebrate this National Magnet Schools Month! Rep. Judy Chu visited Eliot Arts Magnet and Altadena Arts Magnet to congratulate PUSD on receiving three federal magnet grants totaling $15 million, the District said. PUSD has seven amazing Magnet Schools namely: Jackson STEM Dual Language Magnet Academy, Octavia E. Butler Magnet, John Muir High School Magnet, Washington Elementary School STEM Magnet, Longfellow Elementary School, Eliot Arts Magnet Academy, Altadena Arts Magnet.

This week, two high-profile Pasadena cases will move forward in the Pasadena Courthouse of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Here’s a profile of each of these cases:. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 8:30 a.m. Pretrial Hearing for Tanaj Johnson and Joseph Mekhi Knowles. Tanaj Johnson, 23, of Pasadena, and Joseph...

A robbery took place at a store located in the 3400 block of East Foothill on Sunday evening about 5:09 p.m. which left the store’s employees traumatized, police said. According to Lieutenant Rudy Lemos, the incident occurred at around 5:09 p.m. and involved four male suspects in their 20s.

He City Council will hold the second reading of an ordinance that would amend the Fuller Master Plan and Development Agreement. The amendment would allow for the removal of a parcel no longer owned by Fuller. Last June, the Planning Commission approved the proposed exclusion of the property at 282...

StoryCo, a Pasadena-based media technology platform for collaborative storytelling, has closed a $6 million seed funding round with investment from Collab + Currency, Patron, Floodgate Ventures, Blockchange Ventures, Sfermion, Flamingo DAO, and individual investors. The platform is set to launch its groundbreaking storytelling platform, where Hollywood creators and fans can...