Monthly Archives: September 2008

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE CORRESPONDENCE ART OF E. MILTON WILSON SPECIAL RECEPTION FOR THE ARTIST An exhibition — the artist’s first public showing — from a selection of 979 artworks with commentaries (to date), delivered through the United States … Continue reading →

Oldsters moan about the young not following politics the way we did — except by watching that funny Jon Stewart. Old newsies double the kvetching by complaining that young journos, in the rush toward all things online, have lost the … Continue reading →

Veteran Pasadena City Council member Sid Tyler is telling colleagues and constituents today that he won’t run for a fourth council term next March. Tyler, revered by fellow council members for his expertise on financial issues and seen as a … Continue reading →

This was the scene at the John Muir High School quad on the opening day of school this month. The Northwest Pasadena school is being reinvented as an all-academy academic venture in an effort to reverse the last, oh, decade … Continue reading →

Inara George in concert Saturday night with Van Dyke Parks at Largo at the Coronet: well, “This is ethereal stuff!” as my wife Phoebe whispered to me halfway through the show. Backed by a small band — mandolin, acoustic bass, … Continue reading →

There’s a newsroom tradition dating back to the foggy past of donning a crown on your birthday and being feted with bad singing and good cupcakes. Last week it was senior staff writer Janette Williams’ turn. Those are staffers Robert … Continue reading →

Photo credit: James Duck