The Rose Leaf Ragtime Club, now in its 17th year of operation, which meets on the last Sunday of every month, will next gather on Sunday February 26, 2012 at the Aztec Hotel’s Mayan Restaurant from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Special guest performer will be ragtime and stride pianist Bob Pinsker. Bob was born and…
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Redefine How You Dine and Celebrate Pasadena’s Culinary Excellence During Restaurant Week March 25 to March 30, 2012
New interactive website showcases Pasadena’s finest and favorite dining establishments offering special prix fixe lunch and dinner menus and other specials for Restaurant Week Pasadena’s restaurant community opens its doors for the second Pasadena Restaurant Week which takes place from Sunday, March 25 through Friday, March 30, 2012. Presented by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce,…
Arts & Entertainment, Dining Delights
Pasadena’s Dog Haus and dog Haus Biergarten Heat up Thursday Feb. 23 with a Chili Deal
Add A Bowl Of Dog Haus Chili To Any Order For $1.00 On National Chili Day In honor of National Chili Day, on Thursday February 23, 2012, Dog Haus and Dog Haus Biergarten customers are able to spice up their orders by adding a bowl of chili for $1.00. Made in Haus with 100% Angus…
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Kid’s Night Out – Arcadia Community Center My Funny Valentine – Friday, February 10- 6-11pm
Recreation Staff and Volunteers will offer themed games, a movie, a delicious dinner and supervision so mom and dad can have a night on the town or a quiet evening at home. Children must be at least four years of age to attend. All activities will be geared toward elementary school children; anyone younger must…
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Sharp Shooters! Photography Workshops with Focus
Take your photography to the next level by learning from the pros. Whether you are a beginner or a longtime photo enthusiast, use top-of-the-line equipment or your phone camera, our specialists can help you improve your shots. A trio of our favorite professionals will share specialized photography tips and techniques in three of hands-on workshops…
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Get Ready for the 2012 Mount Wilson Trail Race with Team CrossFit Academy
-Photo by Terry Miller Coach Eric LeClair and Team CrossFit Academy will be returning for their seventh year to provide free Saturday morning training runs for this challenging event for any interested trail runner. The training is a 16-week program designed with three different ability groups.: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. The first training session will…
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Music of Elton John Keeps Kenny Metcalf Alive and Well
Music of Elton John Keeps Kenny Metcalf Alive and Well By Terry Miller Two weeks ago at the NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim there was a plethora of musical talent. The range was gargantuan. One, however, which piqued Beacon Media’s interest was the Elton John tribute band starring Kenny Metcalf as…
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La Salle Defeats St. Joseph’s
-Photo by John Blackstock Carloine Knop helps lead La Salle to a Victory over St Joseph’s Tuesday. The Score was 64-56 vs. St Joseph High School, Lakewood.
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Lucky Baldwin’s Trappiste Celebrates First Anniversary in East Pasadena Feb. 6
Trappiste is the 3rd in a Succesful Line of Popular Pubs -Photo by Terry Miller It has been a tough year for business across the United States. However, for Lucky Baldwin’s it has been bittersweet as the business has grown steadily but recently lost co-owner David Farnworth to ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease….
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Celebrate Tutu Day on 2/2!
In honor of its upcoming L.A. premiere engagement of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, the Pantages Theatre is declaring that Thursday 2/2 to be “Tutu Day.” The very unofficial celebration is being marked by several celebrations involving the beautiful, inspirational and versatile tutu. In BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, the tutu is not just a piece of…